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Canadian Pavilion Posted on August 15th

“ The Canadian Pavilion explores the juxtaposition of the familiar with the foreign, a curious union implied by the very existence of a Canadian Biennale. Viewed from the river, the building recalls the local vernacular; at oblique angles, it reveals itself to be angular and ambitious, as well. Programme is organized to make the project as approachable as possible. The street is fronted by the foyer and shop, and the subtle deflection of the entrance plaza invites passers-by. At the riverside walk, generous ramps ascend walls of vegetation, culminating in a terrace and restaurant with views overlooking the river; a visible, friendly, and inviting destination is provided for pedestrians and vehicles alike. This establishes the project as an extension of the park system; the raised ...”

Operational Practices

“ Video commissioned by Toronto's RVTR Architects for their inclusion in the 2008 Young Architects' Forum. Operational Practices was exhibited alongside ...” Continue linkarrow
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Face Value

“ Studies for a facade in a transient neighbourhood. Music: Lake of Dreams by Mirage. ” Continue linkarrow
February 17th / 0 comments

Ciot at IDS08

“ The above renderings were used for promotional material at the show and published in the Globe & Mail, February 15, ...” Continue linkarrow
February 16th / 0 comments

Fractal Armatures

“ This is my final project from 4A- a mixed-use development just outside the Aurelian Walls, at Porta Maggiore. Here we ...” Continue linkarrow
January 29th / 0 comments

Rome Sketches

“ Somewhere between a momentary lapse of judgement and a momentary surge of bravery, I decided to post a flickr photoset ...” Continue linkarrow
January 29th / 0 comments

House Of Rooms

“ House of Rooms challenges boundaries: their physical manifestation, their influence on spatial perception, and their necessity to domesticity. The site, ...” Continue linkarrow
November 18th / 0 comments

Tre Esperienze Trevi

“ The fountain, at first reduced to the flatness of a postcard image, is then experienced in solitude at night, and ...” Continue linkarrow
September 23rd / 0 comments

Meditations on Free Space

“ This video is a map that seeks to explore complexities along the Via del Mandrione and the Roman Campagna through ...” Continue linkarrow
September 18th / 0 comments

Axial Reorganization

“ Part of the problem with Toronto's waterfront is a lack of axial identity - there is no street clearly intended ...” Continue linkarrow
December 4th / 0 comments