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1 Arbor Team Name: Roohi Vanner Members: Fadilah Hamid & McCauleyWanner Intern Architect Industrial Design London, Canada Montreal, Canada How will this project contribute to the renewal of the art of the garden... Team Background Fadilah Hamid utilizes mixed media and paintings to express notions of movement and environment as a practicing artist. She later obtained her Masters in Architecture, exploring ideas of space and sensory experience. McCauley Wanner received her Master s degree in Industrial Design, where she demonstrated creative aptitude in material exploration and forward thinking in conceptual design. The team Roohi Vanner emerged through a desire to create evocative design projects that challenged users with a theatrical and quirky quality. Questioning the perception of gardens and how they can transform a space allows viewers to engage in familiar experiences created anew. The design is meant to re-inspire a return to the notions of gardens embodying a sense of magic and delight, by reawakening our nostalgic memories of playing in gardens as children and using the tree house as a vessel to facilitate this engagement....gardens embody a sense of magic and

2 ARCHITECTURE and ANIMATION ESCAPE, EXPERIENCE, TRANSFORM Fadilah Hamid PRÊT-À-PORTA Roohi Vanner EMPOWERING BY REVEALING a study in the hybridity of fashion and prosthetics McCauley Wanner

Fadilah Hamid 202 Sunnyside Dr. London, ON, N5X 3P9 fadilah.hamid@gmail.com 519.702.

3 Fadilah Hamid 202 Sunnyside Dr. London, ON, N5X 3P EDUCATION Masters in Architecture University of Calgary, Alberta Relevant Courses: Computational Biomimetics, (Bio)Territories, Building Science and Sustainable Design, Structure, Building Mechanical Systems, Lighting Design, Professional Practise, Site Planning, Architecture History Bachelor of Arts University of Western Ontario, London Concentration: Honours Specialization in Visual Arts Relevant Courses: Advance painting, Advanced drawing, Advanced Media Design, Art Theory, Architecture and Urbanism, Canadian Art and Architecture History, Medieval Art and Architecture,, Website Design, Writing Certification Course. SKILLS High level of flexibility, initiative and resourcefulness Advanced evaluation, planning, and organizational skills Strong facilitation skills in problem solving and consensus building strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Capability to model using a variety of materials, including laser cutting, CNC, and 3D printing technologies Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with a team and as leader Highly experience in creating and executing presentations and open forum sessions Exceptional ability to work within tight deadlines and adapt to change Strong computer proficiency in Mac/PC: SketchUp, AutoCad, Revit, Maya, Rhino, Grasshopper, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Creative Suite v.2-5, Microsoft Office Suite 2007, Final Cut Pro, and Audacity PROJECTS Design Lead Oakville, Ontario 2011 Project: Residential Redevelopment Worked with contractor to create working drawings, schematic details, and custom millwork through CNC and laser files Evaluated and planned the redevelopment of basement design within strict deadline, including new structure details Communicated and supervised construction work in order to maintain design standard Design Lead London, Ontario 2011 Project: Redevelopment of MAC community/youth centre Implementing system improvement/development strategies according to design strategies Conducted weekly meetings using consensus building strategy to employ methods and inform decisions Utilized project management approach to work within budget, plan, execute and organize project Created presentations in order to communicate direction to board member, team and contractor Implementing changes through working drawings, digital models, illustration detail on structure and design Art Commission Edmonton, Alberta 2011 Project: Mural Design Independently designed and implemented custom large scale painting for Oodle Noodle restaurant Communicated client requirements for rock and roll Asian themed painting through various mediums until outstanding approval achieved Design Team Nyalebbe, Democratic Republic of Congo 2009 Project: Adult Learning Facility Utilized project management leadership to organize team, facilitate meetings, and planning/executing design strategies Translated site analyses and village needs into conceptual parti design for adult learning facility in Nyalebbe Organized design team in finalizing schematic design, renders and communicated results to Nyalebbe research team Excellent problem solving skills and resourcefulness used in order successfully work through problems long distance Compiled, and organized information and graphics into presentation boards and appropriate graphic layout Design Team Barcelona, Spain 2009 Project: Redevelopment of senior citizens residential block Contributed design ideas from site analyses, conceptual design, to final design concept Successfully used consensus building, open forum strategy, and evaluation methods to problem solve design solutions Assisted in the development of schematic drawings, conceptual renders and physical model to communicate design concept Communicated with locals through other verbal and written methods to asses needs and understand cultural context

4 Curator London, Ontario 2007 Project: Identities in Transition Gallery Exhibit Created event theme, signage and advertisement, including: invitations, posters, website, and programs Communicated with local media including Sun Media, other sponsors, suppliers, committee and volunteer members through teleconferencing, video conferencing, , phone, website/forum, formal letters Organized venue including guest list, layout, artwork sales, silent auction, and speakers Design Team Calgary, Alberta 2008 Project: Women s shelter design charette, based on Christine A. Walsh research Perspectives of Women Who Are Homeless Researched and worked on site analyses of possible site for local women shelter including local issues Interviewed and verbally communicated with local women who have been homeless, understanding what their needs of a shelter are, and the importance of establishing a sense of home Assisted in the development of conceptual and schematic design for shelter Presented design to city planning, Social Workers, community members, homeless women and researcher Christine A. Walsh EXHIBITIONS M.A.S.S (Masters of Architecture Student Show) Downtown Campus, Calgary, Alberta 2011 Project: Architecture and Animation: Escape, Experience, Transform, mixed media and print SA Frames Kasian Gallery, Calgary, Alberta 2009 Project: Isolation & reflection, ink and mixed media Identities in Transition MAC Centre, London, Ontario 2007 Project: Transitory Space, video, mixed media, acrylic and gouache paint Nature and Identity Old Oaks, London, Ontario 2006 Project: Embellishment, mixed media Transitions and Returns John Labatt Centre, London, Ontario 2006 Project: Two Styles, embroidery, mixed media Stripped Art Lab, London, Ontario 2006 Project: Unveiled, video Through the Looking Glass Labatt Lounge Art Lab, London, Ontario 2005 Project: Fashion and Identity, mixed media Spark Forest City Gallery, London, Ontario 2005 Project: Unveiled, video Juried Exhibition Art Lab, London, Ontario 2005 Project: Journey, interactive media PUBLICATIONS Hamid, Fadilah. Architecture and Animation: Escape, Experience, Transform, Calgary: Faculty of Environmental Design, Print Hamid, Fadilah. Identities in Transition, exh. cat. London: MAC Centre gallery, Hamid, Fadilah. Transitions and Returns, exh. cat. London: John Labatt Centre, Hamid, Fadilah. Sparks, exh. cat. London: Forest City Gallery, 2005 ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONOURS 2010 Graduate Student Scholarship Award 2009 University of Calgary International Studentship Award 2009 Murray W. Waterman Study Abroad Awards 2006 Art Award recipient in Stripped gallery exhibition 2006 Graduation with Honours Distinction, University of Western Ontario EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Traveling, fashion, drawing, painting, kendo, reading, hiking, animation, film, computer graphics, sustainable design, biomimetics

5 CV McCAULEY WANNER Apt. 104, 48 Rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montreal, QC, CANADA, H2Y 1S6 p: e: EDUCATION Master of Environmental Design (Industrial Design) University of Calgary, Alberta Relevant Courses: Ergonomics, Industrial Design (ID) Manufacturing and Technology, Multimedia, Advanced CAD, Computer Application for ID, Statistics and Emperical Methods for ID, Advanced drawing, Commercializing in ID, Professional Practice, Urban Systems. Areas of Specialization: Industrial design, fashion design, accessory design, furniture design, 3D visualization, discursive design, trendspotting, research and design Bachelor of General Studies University of Calgary, Alberta Concentration: Communication and Culture. Relevant Courses: Graphics and Model Building Theatre, Theatre production, Advanced Scene Design and Technique, Theater Lighting Design, Advanced Costume Design and Technique, Museum Heritage studies, Art History: Proto-Renaissance to Neo Classicscm, Prehistroic to Later Middle Ages, China and related Civilizations. SKILLS Interpersonal Skills motivated and encouraged peers by offering advice and design critiques mediated studio tension through positive and understanding communication Problem Solving reprioritized tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and adapt to changing deliverables Material Exploration and Research operated laser-cutter and CNC machines to create moulds, patterns, and designs developed mould making techniques transferred muslin draping designs into paper patterns experimented with resins and fabrics to create final designs for thesis project Computer Programs: Rhinoceros, SolidWorks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PremierPro, Cinema4D, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint PROJECTS Graphic Designer Oct-Nov Project: Graphic design intern for Dress to Kill magazine Organize content and images to be used in magazine Provide options of graphic layouts for magazine directors Designer 2011 Project: Empowering by Revealing: A study in the hybridity of fashion and prosthetics, masters thesis Sketched and conceptualized product designs Created a product line of fashionable acessories for prosthetic limbs Explored materials and manufacturing processes Made multiple prototypes for two models Documented, photographed, and displayed final collection Design Team 2010 Project: Sprig, TD Go-Green Design Challenge Addressed and proposed a design solution for the rising issue of enjoyable/usable green space in new Urban Developments Developed an adaptable treehouse that becomes a reflection of community engagement Prepared a professional document within strict format and time guidelines Designer 2010 Project: SexyTime, Gestural Interfaces submission for Core77 Gained honorable mentions in competition conceptualized and sketched an approach for gestural interface design

6 Designer 2010 Project: Angelika Werth Fashion Draping Workshop Learned how to alter mannequins Designed dress using draping techniques and transfered muslin draping into paper pattern for construction Sewed and detailed garment with new materials Design Team 2009 Project: In Transition, Creative Factory for artists to work and live Conducted site analyisis to remain sensitive to surrounding neighbourhood and landscape Redeveloped existing warehouses to house artists, provide workspace, tools, and gathering areas Developed system design for program of warehouses and events held by artists Produced models and architectural drawings to communicate findings to experts Organized and compiled information and graphics for final presentation Designer 2009 Project: Zeer, Electrolux Design Competion Designed a sustainable, off-grid refridgerator for compact living utilizing icebox and evaporative cooling technologies Presented schematic design and technical drawings to pannel within strict requirements Design Team 2008 Project: ReCycle, Telus Science Center Exhibition Design Designed an exhibit for children in order to teach them about sustainablity through play Prepared CAD files and building drawings of exhibition elements Constructed working prototype for children to explore Prepared and organized presentation to communicate research and design to pannel of experts Team 2006 Project: Top Guns, Fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society Created and organized campaign for selling Aviator sunglasses Raised $ for breast cancer research; all profit was donnated to the Canadian Cancer Society EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS Masters Thesis Publication of Faculty of Environmental Design 2011 Project: Empowering by Revealing: A Studying the hybridity of fashion and prosthetics M.A.S.S. (Masters of Architecture Student Show) Downtown Campus, Calgary, Alberta 2011 Project: Empowering by Revealing: A studying the hybridity of fashion and prosthetics, fabric embedded in resin, polymers and print SCALE 3 Publication of Faculty of Environmental Design 2010 Projects: PillowTanks, LoveLeaf Layover, Sprig Robots Kasian Gallery, Calgary, Alberta 2010 Project: Pillow Tanks, mixed media and print Delft Design Guide Delft University of Technology 2010 Project: Biomimicry-2.2: Creating Product Ideas and Concepts Rematerialized Lighting Kasian Gallery, Calgary, Alberta 2009 Project: Night Light, electrical wiring and found objects AWARDS 2011 EVDS Graduate Student Scholarship Award 2010 Graduate Student Scholarship Research Award 2010 Murray W. Waterman Study Abroad Award (Barcelona) 2009 Alberta Graduate Student Scholarship Activities and Interests fashion, cafes, instruments, magazines, sketching, biking, jogging, dinner parties, travelling

7 Primary Contact Name: Fadilah Hamid Address: 202 Sunnyside Dr. London, Ontario N5X 3P9 Telephone: Home Cell Currently no registered website listed

TD: Textile Design. TD 101 Experimental Screen Printing 3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours

TD: Textile Design. TD 101 Experimental Screen Printing 3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours TD: Textile Design TD 101 Experimental Screen Printing 3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours Students experiment designing with screens and printing on fabric while working in an actual workshop surrounding.