VICTORIA MANTHA-BLYTHEARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

I am Canadian Student at Waterloo Architecture. I am a motivated and very enthusiastic learner.  I enjoy all aspects of the building process and I love working in a team with all types of people.  I am excited about my future and where it will take me.

PHONE: 226 750 8007EMAIL: victoria.manthablythe@gmail.comOTHER EMAIL: vmanthab@uwaterloo.caCANADIAN CITIZEN

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CURRICULUMVITAE

Art Director, Glen Bernard Camp - June - August 2010• Was the Program Head for the Arts, Crafts, and Woodworking programs, where I organized and ran all art programs for children aged five to sixteen.• Evaluated and trained counsellors in areas of pottery, drawing, lapidary, painting, woodworking, stained glass, and crafts.• Managed inventory of art supplies and maintained the safety of counsellors and campers when handling the kiln and other machinery.

University of Waterloo, Architecture, 2nd year - 2013

Queen’s University - 2010-2011

Harbord Collegiate Institute -2006-2010• Honour Roll average in University Courses (2010)• John McQueens Award (2010)• Harbord Top Arts Award (2010)

Computer Programs•  AutoCAD•  Rhino3D•  Vray for Rhino3D•  Revit•  Adobe Creative Suite•  Microsoft Word•  Excel•  Film Editing

Hands-On Skills•  Hand Modeling•  Laser Cutting•  Machinery Woodworking•  Photography

Qualities•  Teamwork•  Enthusiastic and Motivated•  Strong Independent Working Skills•  Fast Learner•  Punctual AND Ready To Work

Volunteer, Phillip Beesly’s - June - August 2012• Assisted in assembling pieces for the Aurora Installation at Simons in the West Edmonton Mall.• Helped with the process of laser-cutting pieces and of packaging projects for shipment.

Counsellor, Bugs Without Borders - June- July 2011• Was part of a team of three women who prepared and organized the schedules and events at the camp.• Taught lessons about insects, reptiles, and amphibians to children aged three to eleven.•  Lead activities such as insect collecting, educational craft projects, and hands on insect interaction time.

Assistant and Intern, Vertechs Design Inc. - July - August 2009• Worked often with Adobe Photoshop, Google Sketchup, Photostitch, and Excel to help create presentable projects for clients.• Assisted in writing out and editing reports for review, as well as composing and maintaining botanical inventory lists.• Held receptionist and secretarial duties, such as answering phone and organiz-ing paperwork.

Artist Assistant, Bi-Plane Graphic Laminating and Custom Framing Inc. - June - August 2008 • Assisted with laminating and framing projects using specific tools and machin-ery.• Became familiar with the materials and techniques to complete a renovation, while drywalling, repainting, and refurnishing the store.• Gained the skills and confidence to work in a fast-paced and demanding envi-ronment.

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I have known Victoria Mantha-Blythe for the last five years and have been impressed by her consistent passion for architecture and design.

During the time when Victoria was applying to architecture schools I had the opportunity to review her portfolio. Included were some of her designs from architectural competitions she had entered, even prior to her university years. I was impressed by the quality of her work despite her lack of formal training. In my opin-ion she has the ability to create, develop and communicate ideas that illustrate a sophistication beyond her years and training. I was not surprised when she secured one of only 72 places offered by Waterloo’s School of Architecture.

I am very pleased that Victoria continues to excel in her chosen field. Her ability to win prizes and receive recognition for her de-sign work within the department of architecture is commendable and I would not hesitate to recommend her as a summer student. I believe your firm would be impressed with her creativity, thought-fulness, and work ethic.

If you have any questions about Victoria’s suitability please don’t hesitate to call me. Yours Truly, George Stockton

President, Moriyama & Teshima Planners Limited

GEORGE STOCKTONREFERENCES

GEORGE STOCKTONPHILIP BEESLEY

This letter is to describe Victoria Mantha-Blythe’s contributions to our studio, Philip Beesley Architect Inc. (PBAI) over the past years.PBAI is a Toronto based interdisciplinary design firm associated with the Uni-versity of Waterloo. The firm works in experime2ntal interactive installation and design projects using advanced digital prototyping equipment, as well as tra-ditional architectural projects, sculpture, graphic design, and exhibitry. Projects include a range of international installations. Victoria worked alongside our team on the assembly of several sculptures, including a permanent acquisition for Simons department store in the West Edmonton Mall.

The work of the studio is characterized by intensive attention to detail, requiring extraordinary precision and advanced skill in architectural design and rendering, digital fabrication, and material manipulation. Victoria learned very quickly the specialized standards and working methods of the firm. She was generous in her energy and contributed valuable work to the practice.

I can strongly recommend her as an excellent, highly skilled individual.Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist with further information to support Victoria.Yours very truly,

Philip Beesley MRAIC OAA RCA Professor Waterloo Architecture Cambridge Prin-cipal, Philip Beesley Architect Inc.

PHILIP BEESLEY

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Project Brief:Develop a building with a strong architectural theme that provides a commercial ground space, and residential upper units.  Take advantage of the uniqueness of the site and the location of the building in downtown Toronto.  The triangular site is located on Queens Quay and Parliament street between the Gardener Expressway and Lake Ontar-io, with wonderful views of the water.  

Design Approach:Maintain three levels of relationships between people and the space that will help shape the building.  These three relationships are the resi-dents and the individual units, the pedestrians and the ground space, and the Gardener Expressway drivers and the whole building.

Skills Used:-Hand Modeling and Laser Cutting-Computer Drafting; CAD, REVIT, ILLUSTRATOR-Photography

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HOUSEProject Brief:Design a single family townhouse residence in downtown Cambridge, Ontario that brings together two conflicting neighbourhoods and establishes an idea of the “good-life”. 

Design Approach:Create a layered house that allows one to travel through the different rooms and experience them all separately, emphasizing the “process” of living.  Have different semi levels that allow direct and diffuse light to filter into every room.  Design the exterior shell so that it visually ties together the different neighbourhoods. 

Skills Used:-Modeling-Hand Drafting-X-Ray Photography

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Project Brief:Develop a building with a strong architectural theme that provides a commercial ground space, and resi-dential upper units.  Take advantage of the unique-ness of the site and the location of the building in downtown Toronto.  The triangular site is located on Queens Quay and Parliament street between the Gardener Expressway and Lake Ontario, with won-derful views of the water.  

Design Approach:Maintain three levels of relationships between people and the space that will help shape the build-ing.  These three relationships are the residents and the individual units, the pedestrians and the ground space, and the Gardener Expressway drivers and the whole building.

Skills Used:-Hand Modeling and Laser Cutting-Computer Drafting; CAD, REVIT, ILLUSTRATOR-Photography

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Project Brief:Design a pavilion using a 9-square grid that creates a playful social space for people to use. 

Design Approach:Create a structured grid that allows an organic cen-tral formation to climb through it.  Use the exterior shell to frame interesting spaces.  People climb, sit, stand and play on the triangular ascending organic pathway.

Skills Used:-Modeling-Hand Drafting-Photography

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