A Forest Nature School that enriches the education of various age groups in the schools nearby where children would get the opportunity to learn in a natural environment on a regular basis. Historically and programmatically relevant to the French River, it also includes indigenous perspectives considering the French River's rich history with First Nation's people- they have much wisdom and knowledge to teach. As a result, the building form would take the shape of the traditional 

 which was a form of historical housing used by the Ojibwe people at the time. In a wigwam, families would traditionally gather around a fire in the center to eat and chat. Pine Cove FNS follows the same logic, where kids of all age groups would come gather near the middle after spending all day doing activities in their respective age groups (pre-k, elementary, middle, and high school). 

With the logic of the wigwam in mind the 

 that most architecture embodies. The thought for this building then revolved around 

and letting that inform the experience for everyone learning in the school. 

This would be part of the school curriculum, where kids from the various schools would attend from 1-2 days out of the week for the 2 months in spring that it opens (May, June). In summer it would continue sort of like a summer camp situation and will be open until the end of October when school starts again and then close for the winter. 

As a part of my site analysis, I thought of my personal experience at Pine Cove and picked a part of the site that I knew had an intense yet calm atmosphere created by the wind pushing the water, as well as the light. The aim to integrate natural ventilation informed the way I oriented the main lodge. Site elements include 7 cabins that follow the same design logic and fit 6 people each (making room for 6 staff and 36 students). The main landscaping includes trails that make the site easily navigatable, for kids to explore the site. A greenhouse for kids to grow their own food and to the benefit of the kitchen. As well as the boat dock/swimming area for recreational use. 

Pine Cove (French River) - 2B Studio - 2023

Pine Cove Forest Nature School

While most architecture is rectilinear- straight lines and squared angles, In-Flow embraces curves as its primary form creating an organic environment to gather, live, and grow. The many curves throughout the building create a sense of dynamism and movement- perfect for fostering a warm, inviting, yet stimulating atmosphere to engage with one’s community. In-flow demonstrates how using curves in architecture can create meaningful areas of gathering in all aspects of the building that feel gentle and inviting as shown in the courtyard, residences, balcony, and more! 

As co-operative housing, In-flow houses low-income residents, new immigrants, students, and single youths. In terms of how In-flow provides connections to the surrounding ecology, the balcony widens near the courtyard to make room for seating, providing views to nature and people down below. The roof provides incredible views, and the materiality is natural and the form is organic, the building embodies what humans desire most, which is to be around nature. 

In terms of social spaces In-flow thrives with the balcony as the primary gathering area for the residents on each floor as it is large enough to provide ample seating, protecting from the wind and sun so residents can comfortably gather and interact. The exuberant public courtyard invites the surrounding Cambridge community to engage with each other. The building creates a protective atmosphere with its form, giving people incentive to stay and gather in its organic shape. The roofscape introduces a scope of gathering opportunities with its communal laundry and terrace that provides magnificent views, host parties, bbq’s, and is the setting for the development of fond memories.

Additional flex space is provided in new immigrant and low-income resident households, anticipating a growing family or to use as an office, extra storage, etc… 

Inflow Housing

Flowing with the hills and curves of the natural landscape, this bridge seeks to become one with its surroundings as the main idea focuses on circulation/movement. My bridge is in the shape of a wave on both the top and side view to follow the landscape’s topography as best as possible. I also used this opportunity to create specific views out either end of the stream: the higher end facing the waterfall and the lower end facing the rest of the creek. The arched theme with the canopy contributes to Wave Bridge’s lightness, visually accentuating the bridge’s curves and supporting the idea of movement with its dramatic highs and lows. 

With the Wave Bridge, you have the opportunity to experience and appreciate the full extent of your surroundings before reaching your destination! People are encouraged to slow down and admire Sherman Falls in its beauty, the beauty amplified through the Wave Bridge’s architecture.

Sherman Falls, Toronto - 1B Studio - 2022

Wave Bridge

Gather n’ Grow is not your typical library, situated at a noisy intersection. In addition to being a place of repair, it is also a place of creation through the small aluminum foundry. Individuals can take scraps of aluminum and melt the metal down into a cast or mould of their making! Upstairs, people can casually talk, hang out in the glass box, or make their way into the library overlooking the aluminum foundry.


Sound is filtered through this building with ceiling height and materials- and even embraced in the library. People who like a quiet area to read can enjoy a nice view in the reading room. This community library invites the surrounding residential community to come together and learn from each other. No matter what age or background, it accommodates everyone.

Gather n' Grow

When studying this location, many problems came to light: Anemia, child obesity, wasting, stunting, and lack of educational opportunities. Wanting to help contribute to the fight against these, we were able to narrow down to three main goals for our project: To increase the quality and availability of educational opportunities for children, create a free, recreational, and safe space for developing women and children, and to establish an inviting space for activity and exercise.


This children’s house includes a small hospital to deal with common diseases and infections such as malaria, an administration, a children’s classroom as well as an adult classroom, and a recreational space outside for both children and adults. All of these programs, combined with the organic, natural flow of the architecture, help to facilitate a safe haven for all and tackle the issues that contribute to child malnutrition.

Halcyon Haven

The existing Norwich Street Bridge was built in 1882, connecting Norwich Street across the Speed River in Guelph. This single-span, pony-truss, iron and steel bridge is the last surviving example of the several iron and steel bridges that once existed in the City of Guelph, which is why it has been designated by the city to be a historic bridge. However, steel design has come a long way since the industrial age, such as welding and prefabrication. This existing bridge is unfortunately in too poor condition to keep being used. So, to speak to Guelph’s heritage, we propose a variation of another historical type of truss: the warren pony-truss combined with elements from the original bridge.


Not only are we referencing the original bridge’s pony-truss, which reflected the technological advancements once made in bridge building, but we are combining that with the representation of how steel construction has advanced since then through the canopy- with the new bridge becoming a gradient of time.

A Gradient in Time

A study of the energy people naturally bring to a space as they work, this workshop harnesses the passion and energy emitted from its occupants through its emphasis on circulation and bold materiality.

Since architecture students would likely be using this space, the workshop
allows for enough space for students to work from home if they’d like and even pursue their many other artistic passions while in school. The mezzanine allows people to collaborate on different levels, accommodating human’s natural desire for social interaction as they work.