About : MMV

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I am an architectural designer, researcher, and artist based in Canada. My current research and interests are at the intersections of phenomenological experience, the architectural imagination, and spiritual mysticism.

‣ CV 2016 — 2021

Work

current — Freelance, Architectural Designer.
∙ Key Projects: 48 Ontario (Kitchener), Sound Mirror Monument (Toronto), Café Skinkouk (Ville de Gatineau).

Previously: Shigeru Ban Architects, VAN - Voluntary Architects' Network, Kik Interactive, Yabu Pushelberg, Atelier Kastelic Buffey, Parkin Architects, and JMA.

Academia

2017 — Master of Architecture (Research), Professional Degree (graduated with distinction); Université McGill, Montréal.
∙ Key Courses: Architectural History & Theory; Antiquity - Modernity, Phenomenology, Cognitive Science + Hermeneutics.
2016 — Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies (graduated with distinction); University of Waterloo, Cambridge.

Skills

Languages — Fluency: English, Arabic, Turkish, French. — Elementary: Italian, Japanese.
Technical Knowledge — Full Adobe Suite, Rhinoceros 3D, V-Ray Rendering, 3Ds Max, SketchUp 3D, AutoCAD, Sketch App, Invision Studio, working knowledge of basic html + css.

Recognition

2021 — Reconstructed Magazine, Artist feature in “Bodies” issue, Methodologies of Practice.
2020 — MT Space Artists Residency, Kitchener, Haptic Play Grounds as Designed Sites for Healing and Learning.
2018 — Sanctuary: Design for Belonging, Group Exhibition, Center for Architecture and Design Seattle, Prosper.
2017 — l’Institut de la Route de la Soie: Creative Arts Award, The Absent Body.
2017 — l’Installation du Festival Mile End S’Articule: "La Ruelle en Éco-mode" Exhibition, Tisser Son Quartier.
2016 — McGill Miniucci Sketching School Award: Saint John watercolour painting, Low Tide.

Conversations

2019 — Product design presentations; Aguas Nuevas HQ, Santiago + Aguas Araucanía, Temuco.
∙ "HARVI: The Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Water Infrastructure".
∙ "Data Monitoring Solutions for Multiple Infrastructures."

2016 - 2018 — Collective; Atelier PocWoc (co-founder), Montréal.
∙ "A collective of 5 women of colour artists-architects, offering pro-bono and commissioned design representation and consultation in the local Montréal community, with a focus on the representation of marginalised communities and socially responsible project work".
∙ Key projects/collaborators: The Refugee Centre Montréal, Brique Par Brique, and Articule Gallery.

2016 — Guest Critic; Keio University, Tokyo.
∙ Second year architecture studio reviews.