Franklin Min Portfolio 2023-Pages

2023
Architecture
Portfolio
McGill University . Graduate Student
FRANKLIN MIN

FRANKLIN MIN
Hello!
I am a current graduate
architecture student attending
McGill University. Previously,
I finished my undergraduate
studies at the University
of Waterloo. Growing up
surrounded by both art and
design, I have always been
passionate about architecture.
Creating innovative spatial
relationships, crafting visual
narratives, learning from
challenging design opportunities;
This is what inspires me.
437 344 1129
franklin.min@mail.mcgill.ca

Contents
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CV & Reference
Tiber Museum
Lachute Art Center
Linked High
Book of Magic
Nestled Cabin
Neshama Hopsice
Landmark of Quality
Helsinki Airport
AKB Renders
Norm Li Renders

CV
2023
SKILLS
Modeling: Rhino3D . 3DS Max . SketchUp . Revit . AutoCAD
Rendering: Corona . V-Ray . Phoenix FD
Compiling: Photoshop . Illustrator . InDesign
ACHIEVEMENTS
2022 - McGill Graduate Excellence Fellowship Award
2022 - Architizer A+ Rendering 2022 Finalist (Whistling Winds - AKB)
2021 - Romantic Cabin for Two Competition Honorable Mention
2021 - Waterloo Rome Award Nomination (Best Design Achievement)
2018 - Waterloo 1A Studio Award
PROFESSIONAL
2022.01_ 2022.04
2021.01_ 2021.08
Toronto. ON
2020.05_ 2020.08
Toronto. ON
2019.09_ 2019.12
Helsinki . Finland
2019.01_ 2019.04
Toronto . ON
2018.06_ 2019.08
Toronto . ON
2018_2019
Toronto . ON
Norm Li Visualization
Architectural Intern Illustrator
- Responsible for delivering market level renderings
- Professional 3D modeling with 3ds Max & rendering with Corona
- Created basic architectural animations with Phoenix Particle Physics
AKB Architects
Architectural Intern
- DD & CD involvement in cottage projects
- Produced architectural drawings and models for building details
- Responsible for producing renderings for marketing purposes
ALA Architects
Architectural Intern
- Responsible for developing 3D models with Rhino3D
- Produced visualization material for client presentation
- Pro actively developed rendering asset library
KPMB Architects
Architectural Intern
- SD involvement of civic competition and CD for several redesign
- Independently created large presentation models
Altius Architecture
Student Intern
- Actively modeled custom furniture for use by design team
- Graphically designed presentation booklets for completed projects
Hilditch Architects
Freelance Position
- Created renders & collages used for marketing purposes
- Involvement in client and consulting meetings
EDUCATION
2017_2022
Cambridge . ON
2022_Present
Montreal . QC
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
McGill University
Master of Architecture

September 14, 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Franklin Min.
Franklin joined our team as an Intern Architectural Illustrator from January 2021 to August
2021. He started at our firm with a basic knowledge of the software and processes of our
company but in a very short amount of time, Franklin was able to absorb a great deal of
knowledge to become a full production artist on the team. By the end of his co-op term, he
was able to create both interior and exterior images for design development and marketing
purposes.
Franklin is always ready to take on new challenges and faces them with great enthusiasm.
When presented with new concepts or tasks, Franklin asks the right questions and is honest
with his potential gaps in knowledge. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to learn
quickly and adapt to new experiences.
In terms of technical skills, Franklin became proficient in new software such as 3DS Max,
Corona Render, Forest Pack, Railclone, and Phoenix, while continuing to expand his existing
knowledge of Photoshop and general artistic composition.
Franklin is also able to work well independently, finding solutions on his own to move projects
forward. In a number of cases, Franklin was able to generate full interior spaces/images with
little to no technical information provided. He has a strong sense of design and composition,
which allows him to produce great work with limited guidance from the senior team.
Franklin has a great positive spirit and is always willing to participate in the team’s culture. He
would be a great asset to any organization!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Terry Sin
Managing Director
terry@normli.ca
416.525.1097 x306
#alwaysbetter

To whom it may concern:
Franklin Min was employed by Altius as a summer student from June 4th until August 10th, 2018.
August Franklin 20, was 2018 tasked with learning our BIM modelling software and creating a library of objects for use by
the design team. He was also involved in the creation of record books for completed projects. Franklin
To whom it may concern:
was a dedicated, hard working team member and completed all of his work efficiently and carefully,
paying close attention August to detail. 20, 2018 Franklin was reliable and consistent and has excellent graphic skills
Franklin Min was employed by Altius as a summer student from June 4th until August 10th, 2018.
which contributed to the successful completion of all the tasks he was assigned.
Franklin was tasked with learning our BIM modeling software and creating a library of objects for use by
the design team. He was To whom also it involved may concern: in the creation of record books for completed projects. Franklin was
a Franklin dedicated, is capable hard working of sustained team member periods of and self-directed completed work. all of He his is work proactive efficiently about and maintaining carefully, a paying full close
attention work schedule, to detail. and Franklin as such was was Min reliable was highly employed productive. and consistent by Altius He as is a and summer well has organized student excellent from and graphic June works 4th skills to until a high August which standard. 10th, contributed 2018. to
the successful completion of all the tasks he was assigned.
Frankly is also highly adaptable, learns new skills quickly, enabling him to rapidly become effective in
Franklin was tasked with learning our BIM modelling software and creating a library of objects for use by
Franklin new tasks. is capable We highly of recommend sustained periods Franklin of and self-directed feel he will work. become He is a valued proactive team about member maintaining any a full work
the design team. He was also involved in the creation of record books for completed projects. Franklin
schedule, architectural and office as such setting. was highly productive. He is well organized and works to a high standard. Franklin is
was a dedicated, hard working team member and completed all of his work efficiently and carefully,
also highly adaptable, learns new skills quickly, enabling him to rapidly become effective in new tasks. We
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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Franklin is capable of sustained periods of self-directed work. He is proactive about maintaining a full
Sincerely;
work schedule, and as such was highly productive. He is well organized and works to a high standard.
Frankly is also highly adaptable, learns new skills quickly, enabling him to rapidly become effective in
new tasks. We highly recommend Franklin and feel he will become a valued team member in any
architectural office setting.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cathy Garrido, BES, B.Arch, OAA, ARIDO, MRAIC, AIA, LEED-AP
Managing Principal, Altius Architecture Inc.
May 07, 2019
To whom it may concern:
I worked with Franklin at KPMB Architects on a design competition.
Cathy Garrido, BES, B.Arch, OAA, ARIDO, MRAIC, AIA, LEED-AP
Managing Principal, Altius Architecture Inc.
Franklin quickly demonstrated the ability to provide consistent work as well as 22 a April strong 2019 understanding and
value of the collaborative team process. At each assignment on the project, Franklin was a well coordinated
participant. He knew how to listen, translate ideas and always came prepared. Franklin responded to an
evolving project with a professional attitude.
Franklin always provided prompt, well thought ideas and was able to get in front, stay ahead and quickly
resolve issues and challenges he faced.
Dear Sir or Madam,
It was a pleasure working with Franklin.
Regards,
Kevin Thomas
Senior Associate
KPMB Architects
I am writing to strongly recommend Sigi Buzi for an
Sigi joined KPMB Architects in January, 2019 as a St
of the University of Waterloo. During her time here
a mixed-use commercial and office campus in down
Most recently, she has also worked on a residential
Sigi is able to quickly grasp tasks with precision and
modelling and 2D image making, and is a dedicated
excellent team player who is always ready to assist
demeanor, the project teams and superiors always

Helsinki, December 20, 2019
Helsinki December 20, 2019
To Whom It May Concern,
To whom it may concern:
ALA ARCHITECTS
ALBERTINKATU 36 A
00180 HELSINKI, FINLAND
Franklin Min worked with us as an architectural intern on the Helsinki Airport expansion
project from September 2 nd until December 20 th , 2019 on the new 40,000 sqm building
housing the airport’s main entrance and the departures and arrivals halls of Terminal 2
that is currently on site and is slated for completion in 2022.
Franklin Min worked with us as an architectural intern on the Helsinki Airport expansion project from
September 2nd until December 20th, 2019 on the new 40,000 sqm building housing the airport’s main
entrance and the departures and arrival halls of Terminal 2 that is currently on site and is slated for
completion in 2022.
Franklin’s tasks during the internship period included:
- visualization
- creating presentation materials such as renders, diagrams and collages and
Franklin’s tasks during the internship period included:
Helsinki, December 20, 2019
compiling them into packages
- 3D -Visualization
modeling, including both updates to the existing work session models and
new -Creating model elements presentation for different materials parts of the such airport as renders, (i.e. arrival diagrams hall, baggage and collages and compiling packages
reclaim, parking)
- helping
-3D modeling,
organize, update
including
and create
both
more
updates
models
to
for
the
ALA's
existing
3D library
work session models and new model elements
-Helping organize, update and create more models for ALA’s 3D library
Franklin is a focused and dedicated young architect. He is able to produce material
To Whom It May Concern,
reliably and effectively and has a great attitude towards work in general. Being a positive
Franklin
and helpful
is
person,
a focused
he managed
and dedicated
to well integrate
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international
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Franklin Min worked with us as a
integrate himself to ALA’s international design team. Franklin’s employment was based on a fixed 4-monthlong
Franklin’s employment was based on a fixed term 4-month-long internship contract.
project from September 2 nd unt
After his
internship
time at ALA
contract.
he will return
After
to his
his
studies.
time at ALA he will return to his studies.
housing the airport’s main entra
do not hesitate to contact us for any further enquiries.
that is currently on site and is sla
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further enquiries.
Sincerely, on on behalf behalf of ALA of Architects, ALA Architects;
Juho Grönholm
+358 40 555 2169
Partner, Architect SAFA
antti@ala.fi
September 10, 2020
To whom it may concern:
Franklin’s tasks during the intern
- visualization
- creating presentation m
compiling them into pac
- 3D modeling, including
new model elements fo
reclaim, parking)
- helping organize, update
Franklin is a focused and dedic
reliably and effectively and has a
and helpful person, he managed
team.
Franklin’s employment was bas
After his time at ALA he will retu
Franklin was an co-op student at Akb Architects from May-August 2020 and he has been an invaluable Please do not hesitate to contact
member of our professional architectural practice during his internship.
Franklin consistently maintained a high level of professionalism and integrity amongst our team Sincerely, on a variety on behalf of ALA Arch
of challenging projects. He was able to bring forth original solutions to the multiple scenarios presented by
our specialized projects during both the course of design and construction.
TEL: +358 9 4259 7330
INFO@ALA.FI
Franklin is held in high regard amongst his colleagues and I am pleased to provide my recommendation for
employment at your firm.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information regarding his application.
Regards,
Juho Grönholm
+358 40 555 2169
Partner, Architect SAFA
antti@ala.fi

Project 01 . Academic
Rome . Italy: Museum Adaptive Re-use
Tiber
Museum
Located on the Arsenale Pontifico site in Rome, this design engages
with three existing historical buildings and is a museum dedicated
to the Tiber River. The site is situated along the river framed by a
pedestrian path that runs parallel to the water. The three historical
buildings used to be for salt storage, rope making, and boat repairs.
To preserve the historic nature of these buildings, a careful approach
was taken where minimal intervention was done on the existing context
and the new intervention was mostly underground and thoughtfully
integrated into the sloped landscape. Two buildings were lightly
retrofitted with new program while the main Arsenale building was
retrofitted to become the main entrance of the museum that would
connect to the new underground intervention. This underground
museum followed the shape of the existing slope towards the river
essentially being embedded into the hill. The roof scape gradually
blends into the natural elements towards the bank and lifts up to
reveal itself towards the buildings.
This movement of lifting matches the slope of the Arsenale building to
create continuity and provided glazing opportunity facing the piazza
that would let light into the museum and allow spectators to look
down below from the above exterior. Important axis of circulation
were established through the site that connected the main road to the
river and were framed by the museum intervention.
Landscaping was an important factor to the project as a open sloped
park framed the southwest end of the site that included an outdoor
amphitheater. The landscaped elements are kept natural towards the
pedestrian path and slowly creep up the hill blending into the ceramic
tiled roof scape of the museum. To make this transition possible,
modular tiles were designed to the intervention that aesthetically
referenced the classic terracotta tiles of the historic buildings but had
a modular bonded system to allow for vegetation to grow in between
the tiles to create a gradient of landscape to tile, old to new.
2022 . Group: Stephen Hagan

Ground Floor Plan
Entrance Promenade

Museum Promenade
0m
20m

Sub Level Floor Plan
River Promenade

Park Promenade
0m
20m

Section 1
Street Approach

Central Piazza
0m
20m

Section 2
River Approach

1
2
3
4
Exploded Axo: Arsenale Building
1. Refurbished roman tiles
2. Existing roof structure
3. Updated mullions & windows
4. Existing structural arches
5. Elevator core & feature stair
6. Extended structural columns
5
6
0m
20m

Existing vs. Intervention
Existing Mechanical System
Modular Bonded System
Tile Design - Blending roof to landscape

Arsenale Atrium
Lifted Gallery

Project 02 . Academic
Quebec . Canada: Intergenerational Art Centre
Lachute
Art Center
Located within the downtown block of Lachute, this Civic art center
aims to bridge the gap between two important demographics of
the town, the aging and youth population. Working with an existing
dance theater on site, this proposal stitches existing urban elements
together to create a flexible intergenerational art center. A careful
retrofit approach is taken to maintain the existing dance studio space.
Overall there is minimal vertical displacement for accessibility given
the designs target audience. The building is situated between Main
street and Berry street and the design activates th street presence on
both sides creating an inviting procession from both approaches. This
is achieved with the introduction of ample exterior green space and
sheltered gathering space. This also addresses the walk ability issue
of Lachute and makes the downtown block a more pleasure space
to occupy.
Ample informal gathering space is incorporated into the circulation
of the building and include exhibition space, a cafe and a courtyard
to encourage intergenerational conversation. This also takes into
consideration relaxation space for the caretakers of our focus
demographics. The assembly hall serves as a flexible multipurpose
gathering space. The design of the continuous doors allow for
the connection of multiple spaces to serve different events of the
community. It can even open to connect to the exterior landscape
allowing for large community events to spill outward to engage with
the rest of the town. The two main facade materials include a glazed
sawtooth brick and modular wood panels to reference the surrounding
brick context. The relationship of these materials showcase a playful
and elegant gradient of sizes to create a dynamic facade.
2022 . Group: Elif Kurkcu

Main S
2
4
6
1
5
3
7
Ground
Berry

treet
9 1
8
Legend
9 9
1. Parking
2. Open Landscape
3. Playscape
4. Exhibition Space
5. Assembly Hall
6. Courtyard
7. Cafe
8. Change room
9. Studio
Street
0m
20m

Main St. Entrance
Berry St. Entrance

Regular Occupation
Assembly Hall Closed
Community Event

Wall Assembly Top
Glazed Umbra Sawtooth Brick
35mm Air Gap
15.9mm OSB Panel
60mm GUTEX Thermowall
200mm GUTEX Thermoflex
Vapour Barrier
15.9 OSB Panel
210mm Glulam Beam
Wall Assembly Bottom
Stained Plywood Panel Module
35mm Air Gap
15.9mm OSB Panel
60mm GUTEX Thermowall
200mm GUTEX Thermoflex
Vapour Barrier
15.9 OSB Panel
210mm Glulam Beam

Assembly Hall - Performance

Assembly Hall - Community Event

Project 03 . Academic
PEI . Canada: High School
Linked
High
Situated close to the Stratford neighborhoods in PEI with direct
connection to the roads, this high school design aims to create a
community centered learning space flexible to both educational and
community events. The heart of the design are two courtyards framing
the central gymnasium with flexible barriers between the three to allow
for the linking of courtyards to create a flexible gathering space that
can serve the community’s different needs. From a standard school
day, to an open gym class, to a grand community event, the design
adapts.
Vestibule areas are strategically positioned in between to create
semi-conditioned transition space providing comfort for all uses
throughout the year. A large patio space invites the community to
the site and brings them towards the water with a lifted upper floor
volume that frames the entrance. The patio wraps around creating
more public space in the back allowing for community events to spill
out on either side.
Careful selection of materials reflect a sustainable approach to
constuction focusing on the use of CLT elements for easy installation.
Weathered corten panels give rich red colour that reference the earthy
red soil of the surrounding site. This warmth continues to the interior
with interior masonry walls that surround the courtyards. The act as
the structural core of the project. This centralized apprach speaks to
the ethos of the design that aims to create a hearth that draws in the
dommunity and frames a space for gathering.
From a systems and material perspective it is also the burning heart of
the project. It provides a great thermal mass that draws in heat during
the summer and radiates heat in the winter. It works in tandem with
the clerestory condition to capture the heat from the sun and releases
it to fuel the building. This passive design approach compliments
the sensetive use of radiant floor heating and HRV systems that work
together to create a energy sensetive design.
2021 . Independent

Entrance - Day
Entrance - Night

B
A
A
B
Ground Floor Plan
Upper Floor Plan
North Elevation
0m
40m
South Elevation

Construction
Sequence
1. Concrete Spread+Strip Foundation - Building
Helical Pier Foundation - Decking
2. Concrete Slab for Thermal Mass &
Radiant Flooring
3. Masonry Structural Wall around courtyard
2nd Floor Core supported by HSS structure
4. 9-ply CLT floor panels on 2nd floor (for 18m span)
Glulam Columns
5. Glulam Beams supported by Glulam Columns
and Masonry Wall
6. 3-ply CLT Wall panels provide additional
support to columns
7. 5-ply CLT Roof panels
Quick Installation

High Sun Angle: 67 o
Section Strategies
Summer Condition
Thermal
Mass
Absorbs
Heat
Heat Chimney
Ventilation
Cross
Ventilation
Entrance & Library
Typical multi-floor Section
Garage Vestibule - Open
Special Section
Workshop
Typical ground floor Section
Low Sun Angle: 20o
Section Strategies
Winter Condition
Thermal
Mass
Radiates
Heat
HRV
Radiant Floor Heating

Public Courtyard

Gym
Private Courtyard
Section A

Cafeteria

Back Patio
Section B

Project 04 . Competition
Songdo . Korea: Songdo Library Competition
Book
of Magic
Located in Songdo Korea, this library proposal is inspired by the
form of an opening book. The large smooth convex geometry of the
roof as it lifts itself up towards the north gives the form a historical
relationship to the region’s traditional building of enlightenment, the
pagoda. The primary facade elements are elegant extension of the
roof’s geometry as a series of horizontal louvers. Combined with the
roof’s large lifting gesture, an impression of a floating white book with
its pages being opened is created. Using the book’s tectonic shape,
the building presents itself as the place to enter one’s imagination.
The courtyard leads visitors to a rooftop garden, where they can get
spectacular views of the coastline and surroundings. It also opens
below to let light and plants enter the office life of the library. Above
the ground floor lies a quieter more studious space for adults. Here
the open floor plan wraps around the courtyard, where a variation of
contemporary circular shaped book stacks and furniture is mixed with
more traditional row of shelves.
The courtyard, articulated as a carved space within the roof’s convex
geometry, functions as a natural rainwater collection point. Here, the
building can harvest and use water to feed a growing forest world
within. The forest world rests on top a staggered wooden mass that
evokes the imaginative feeling of stacked books while also taking
shape from tradition. The use of grounded wood materials and an
emphasis on creating pockets of green space speak to the natural
and sustainable approach of the design.
The upper floor showcases a large open ceiling composed of smaller
curved forms inspired by the abstracted form of an open book. This
creates a felling of uplift emulating a flock of birds taking flight further
reinforcing the imagery of the floating book. Paired with the open
floor plan and large windows framed by the louvers, the ceiling
becomes almost textural and catches the soft light of the sun from
different angle and reflects diffuse light across the whole building.
2021 . Group: David Gallo

Imaginative Aerial
Exterior View

A story to discover
Imagination of flight
Courtyard of Wonder
Local History
A ‘book stack’ to the sky
An endless ceiling of possibilities
Parti Ideas
Cross Section
Long Section

Upper Library
Courtyard

Lower Library

Project 05 . Competition
Mangatarata . New Zealand: Romantic Cabin Competition
Placement: Honorable Mention
Nestled
Cabin
Nestled is a romantic, earthy cabin retreat set in the wonderful
scenery of Mangatarata. It is situated optimally on site far enough to
provide seclusion from the nearby road but high enough to maintain
spectacular views over the trees.
The desire to maintain these views from all interior spaces is the
starting point of the project. Located centrally, the bedroom facilitates
easy moment to other areas. The bath is nestled towards the forest for
a more private realm while the kitchen and dining is placed towards
the road and functions as the foyer to the main entrance.
These three interior spaces are adjoined with an exterior deck for
three outdoor functions, the entry porch, a hot tub and exterior fire pit.
A key feature of the cabin is making use of New Zealand’s fantastic
climate through a series of sliding doors and operable windows for
enhanced views and ventilation.
Pine wood slats wrap the exterior and continue inside on the floor
bringing you into a warm beige interior. This smooth visual experience
is enhanced with a cohesive material selection which include matte
beige tiling and matte beige quartz which compliment the wood with
a bit more earthy series of tones and textures. Slightly glossy dark
brown metal is used to accentuate tools of utility, door and window
handles, faucets and the fireplace. At the same time, white is used to
elevate luxurious comfort of the cushions, bed, mattress, bathrobes,
towels and the bathtub.
The outdoor bathtub is designed with a large glass floor door that
provides wind protection when open while elegantly maintaining the
outward view. A fireplace awaits visitors inside near a king sized bed.
The bed has a built in bed stand, with plentiful space for candles and
a reclined back perfect for viewing out and theough the skylight, to
a starry sky.
2021 . Group: David Gallo

Exterior Approach
West Elevation

1. ENTRANCE PORCH
2. KITCHEN AND DINNING
3. BED
4. LUXURY BATH
5. FIRE PLACE
6. HOT TUB
4 5
3
6
A
A’
B’
B
2
1
Plan
+3.9 M
South Elevation

Bathroom
+2.9 M
0.0 M
Section B

Bedroom
+3.5 M
+2.8 M
+2.4 M
+0.3M
Section A

Project 06 . Professional
Toronto . Canada: Freelance Position - Renders
Neshama
Hospice
2019 . Hilditch Architects

Project 07 . Professional
Toronto . Canada: Work Term - Presentation Model
Landmark of
Quality
2019 . KPMB Architects

Project 08 . Professional
Helsinki . Finland: Work Term - Renders & Axo
Helsinki T2
Airport
2019 . ALA Architects

Project 09 . Professional
Toronto . Canada: Work Term - Renders
Whistling Winds: Architizer A+ Rendering 2022 Finalist
AKB
Renders
2020 . AKB Architects

Project 10 . Professional
Toronto . Canada: Work Term - Renders
Norm Li
Renders
2021 & 2022 . Norm Li

M I
FRANKLIN MIN
McGill University . Graduate Student
2023