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- Illustrator - Clip champ (Video editing) - Rhino - Revit - Autocad - MS office - Procreate . May-Sept 2024 - Rama First Nation Facilities and Maintenance Intern Graduate Teaching Assistant - Honor roll, advocate for Every Child Matters awareness - Fine arts and Hope for humanity graduation awards . Bachelor of Architectural Studies McEwen School of Architecture - Sudbury, On 2022-2026 Rama Youth Council 2018-2024 Laurentian Architecture Student Association 2022-2026 Building Equality in Architecture (North) 2023-2024 2026 Academic Semester - McEwen School of Architecture I worked on small scale construction drawings, replaced decks, drywall and flooring. I gained experience in electrical work, addressing housing needs in our community and was present on construction sites for residential projects. I facilitated events for youth in my community, addressed needs, advocated for youth spaces at Chief and council meet- ings. I have been the Indigenous student representative since my first year at McEwen. I bring forward concerns at staff meet- ings and advocate for equal representation. Indigenous student representative-Facilitated events for MMIWG2S+ awareness. Smoke Architecture Inc. April - August 2025 & May - August 2026 - Hamilton, Ontario I am a first-year Masters of Architecture student at the McEwen School of Architecture in Sudbury, Ontario. Through the school’s tri-cultural mandate, I have explored and expressed my Indigenous heritage while deepening my architectural knowledge. My work focuses on cultural revitalization through architecture, with an emphasis on honoring the land, integrating traditional practices, and supporting the long-term sustainability of our communities. Masters of Architecture - In Progress McEwen School of Architecture - Sudbury, On 2026-2028 SSHRC - Indigenous Scholars Award recipient, 2026 - Twin Motion - Enscape - Google Suite - InDesign/Ps I worked within an Indigenous-owned and operated architec- ture firm, supporting senior staff on Indigenous-led projects through architectural renders, spatial sequence diagrams, site visits, and site analysis. Assisted with design development, research, and architectural representation while gaining expe- rience in culturally responsive and land-based design. In this position I am responsible for supporting the assistant professor leading the Indigenous Precedents course in the undergraduate program. Through grading student work, provid- ing support hours and contributing my own knowledge and cultural experiences related to architecture, I strive to be a mentor to those entering the program. Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School - Orillia 2018-2022 705-279-7737 mmcgee4@laurentian.ca 4033 Sesame St, Rama First Nation, On - Grasshopper - ArcGIS - eQuest
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This project envisions a shared living environment for Indigenous and immigrant families in downtown Sudbury, where food becomes a medium for connection, cultural exchange, and learning. Through cooking, gathering, and sharing, everyday rituals create opportunities for the exchange of knowledge and building community. Shared spaces throughout the residential levels encourage residents to move beyond their private dwellings and participate in collective experiences. At street level, a public market, grocery store, and food court extend these interactions into the broader community, using food as a bridge between residents and visitors. The project creates a framework for cultural coexistence and resilience, where stories, traditions, and knowledge are continually shared and renewed through simple acts. S H A R E D G R O U N D C E N T R E P E R S P E C T I V E - A P R I L 2 0 2 6 - S T U D I O 8 M E M R Y M C G E E & N I C O L E C A J A M A R C A - A L L D R A W I N G S P R E S E N T E D A R E C R E A T E D B Y M E M R Y M
Linear and rounded forms leading into centre core Stacking and shifting keeping circulation around the centre Pulling pieces apart to open axis points Defining pathways through spatial division around a central interaction point Medicine wheel Gentle morning sun guiding people into the central heart of the city (Beginnings/Growth) Busy commercial edge with pedestrian and traffic flow, influencing social activity (learning/]Activity) Transition to quieter residential fabrics with warm evening light and a softer urban fabric (Reflection/Gathering) Heavy Residential area with apartments and community spaces merging with the downtown core (Sharing/community) Recreational Space Daycare Play/Activity Area Gaming Rooms Planting/Gardening Spaces Communal Rooms Learning Space Worship rooms Multipurpose area Cultural Festival Spaces Smudging Room Gathering Areas Ceremonial Space Harvesting Room I m m i g r a n t I n d i g e n o u s Residential Cultural Diverse Families Councilor/Elder Office Exterior Traditional Activities S H A R E D G R O U N D C E N T R E C O N C E P T D E V E L O P M E N T
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P A S S I V E I N T E N T I O N S D I A G R A M S Window overhangs on southern facades (6 inch) with window indent (6 inch) S O L A R S H A D I N G G L A Z I N G E F F I C I E N C Y Low-E coating with triple glazing and argon gas between panes to minimize heat gains during summer months G R E E N R O O F Native species planted for biodiversity, positive physiological benefits of users and to mitigate heat gain affec ts. M O D U L A R S Y S T E M CLT thermal resistance benefiting from increased RSI value with struc ture T H E R M A L M A S S C R O S S V E N T I L A T I O N R A I N W A T E R C O L L E C T I O N P H O T O V O L T A I C P A N E L S Water is collec ted using a gutter system integrated to the facade/roof design, direc ting water to be stored for greywater use (flushing toilets, watering plants, cleaning) Angled panels are used on southern facade roofs capturaing solar energy to be used to produce elec tricity for residents (stored in batteries) Operable windows with hidden seams in curtain glass system on southern andNorthern facades to allow for air to travel through U S E R A D A P T A B I L I T Y Employed for ease of installation and maintenance, storm water management and lifespan Continuously replacing indoor air with fresh exterior air, reducing need for air conditioning and indoor pollutants Concrete and CLT floor slabs absorbing, storing and slowly relasing heat, sy tabilizng indoor tempatures P U B L I C M A R K E T S P A C EP U B L I C E N T R Y F I R E G A T H E R I N G
- Fully accessible - Universal for either Indigenous or Immigrant families - Access to shared exterior roof spaces through common spaces (creating a more affordable option) - Area: 159 m² - - Universal for either Indigenous or Immigrant families - Fully accessible - Access to balcony from West facade - Area: 121 m² - Universal for either Indigenous or Immigrant families - Access to balcony from West facade - Area: 109 m² TYPICAL 4 BEDROOM FAMILY UNIT TYPICAL 3 BEDROOM FAMILY UNIT TYPICAL 2 BEDROOM FAMILY UNIT Shear Wall T Y P I C A L R E S I D E N T I A L U N I T L A Y O U T S ( 4 , 3 A N D 2 B E D R O O M S ) S o u t h W e s t Q u a d r a n t - F i r s t F l o o r R e s i d e n t i a lS o u t h W e s t Q u a d r a n t - F i r s t F l o o r R e s i d e n t i a l M u l t i - z o n e m i n i s p l i t d u c t l e s s s y s t e m sM u l t i - z o n e m i n i s p l i t d u c t l e s s s y s t e m s I n t a k e / s u p p l y a i r d u c t s O u t t a k e / r e t u r n a i r , e x h a u s t e d o u t s i d e o n r o o f w i t h v e n t s t y p i c a l l y o n w a l l o r H V A C c o r e / m e c h a n i c a l r o o m c o n t i n u i n g t o r o o f L o w e r e d c e i l i n g h i d i n g d u c t w o r k D o u b l e h e i g h t s p a c e F i r s t F l o o r C o m m e r c i a l H V A C a n d L o w e r e d C e i l i n g P l a n ( C e n t r a l i z e d A H U )F i r s t F l o o r C o m m e r c i a l H V A C a n d L o w e r e d C e i l i n g P l a n ( C e n t r a l i z e d A H U )
Construc tion Detail 2 Lowered Roof to accomodate for residential balconies Construc tion Detail 3 Parapet with Brick Cladding and Green Roof Condition Construc tion Detail 1 Sliding glass doors connec tion to residential floor 7-ply CLT Roof sitting on beam with a knife plate connec tion to column Triple paned window with buck window seal in line with continuous insulation indented 6 inches for passive Solar shading intentions Vapor Barrier remaining on warm side of insulation 2x10 floor raf ters implemented to level interior floor with balcony Window height accomodating for sliding glass door frames to be implements in line with continuous insulation Decking Spacers at 90 mm height with 38mm drainage space Brick veneer with 38mm drainage space and flashing Native Crops 4” Soil depth 6” in Module Size Slip Sheet (Root Barrier) EPDM rubber membrane 12mm cover board to fastened onto insulation LWF parapet with parapet backing continuing rigid insulation on Roof Bulkhead ceiling to conceal HVAC ducting Double height space in multipurpose space Ducts and pipes running parallel to beams and above bulkheads Lowered Ceiling at 2.5m in head clearance Secondary spaces in multipurpose space (ex. Quiet Room) have lowered ceilings Curved Glulam beam used for curved corners Skin Screen providing Solar shading into large open spaces SECTION PERSPECTIVE: Cut through Multipurpose space double height space TECHNICAL DETAILS FINAL MODEL PHOTOS
I L S M C O M M U N I T Y C E N T R E P E R S P E C T I V E - A P R I L 2 0 2 5 - S T U D I O 6 - The Community Centre is inspired by the environmental experience of the Bancroft site in Minnow Lake. Designed for Indipendent Living Sudbury and Manitoulin, the centre creates an inclusive experience for users of all abilities while enhaning the site’s natural circulation through a barrier-free approach. Interior and exterior pathways run in parallel, creating opportunities to connect with and appreciate the surrounding environment. Located within an existing cleared area, the building minimizes its impact on the natural landscape, while new native vegetation between circulation zones supports biodiversity and encourages users to engage with the gardens. A barrier-free boardwalk and wide interior corridors with south-facing windows offer a shared connection to the landscape, providing users with the choice to experience the environment indoors or outdoors.
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18 19 20 21 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 10 11 14 15 16 17 N8m3m2.8m1500mm I L S M C O M M U N I T Y C E N T R E F I N A L F L O O R P L A N - A P R I L 2 0 2 5 - S T U D I O 6
3m Semi-Covered entrance, bright and easy to identify Wide interior pathway Reception in close proximity to entrance (Visible from entry) 1500mm turning radius Extended door width Way finding floor texture and colour 2m Low height, high visibility signage Z O O M E D I N S E C T I O N SA C C E S S I B I L I T Y D I A G R A M S T A C T I L E H A L L W A Y E X T E R I O R G A T H E R I N G D E C K S P A C E
S O U T H S H O R E B O A T H O U S E P E R S P E C T I V E - N O V 2 0 2 4 - S T U D I O 5 This group project is nestled upon the shoreline of the Lohi Lake shoreline interconnected to the rock face, creating a symphony of timber, stone and light. The boathouse directs the occupants eyes between the stretching forest like heavy timber columns and beams as well as the abundance of openings permitting natural light to fall upon the wood and stone work. M E M R Y M C G E E & T A Y T E N B E C K E T T - A L L D R A W I N G S P R E S E N T E D A R E C R E A T E D B Y M E M R Y M
S O U T H S H O R E B O A T H O U S E C O N C E P T D E V E L O P M E N T - N O V 2 0 2 4 - S T U D I O 5
S E C T I O N 1 : S E C T I O N 2 :1 : 1 0 0 1 : 7 5 D E T A I L S S t o n e F i r e p l a c e W o o d s t a i r s c a r v e d a r o u n d r o c k C r i b b i n gM a s s t i m b e r I n t e r i o r g l a s s C u s t o m t r u s s S O U T H S H O R E B O A T H O U S E S E C T I O N S A N D D E T A I L S - N O V 2 0 2 4 - S T U D I O 5
F r a m i n g M o d e l P a r t n e r p r o j e c t w i t h T a y t e n B e c k e t t S O U T H S H O R E B O A T H O U S E M O D E L P H O T O S - N O V 2 0 2 4 - S T U D I O 5
Considering the site of the lake Laurentian Conservation area, the design focus is derived from the living inhabitants of the land. The wide range of plants, animals and human inhabitants on the site evoke a harmony of systems that depend on one another to grow, live and learn. To study how these three natural phenomena co-exist on the site, I observed how all factors of life come together to sustain this diverse land. These observations of coexistence reminded me of how indigenous peoples have lived on the land with plants and animals while respecting boundaries. These reminders of my ancestors and cultural practices inspired me to design a space respectful of the living inhabitants, protecting them from future destruction and preserving the existing life. E C O L O G Y C E N T R E S U M M E R P E R S P E C T I V E - A P R I L 2 0 2 4 - S T U D I O 4
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S I T E P L A N : L A K E L A U R E N T I A N E C O L O G Y C E N T R E N O R T H B U I L D I N G S E C T I O N B E N C H D E T A I L 1 . P a r k i n g 2 . W e t l a n d s O b s e r v a t i o n d o c k 3 . E n t r a n c e 4 . c o n n e c t i n g p a t h w a y 5 . P r o t e c t e d M i l k w e e d 6 . W a t e r c r a f t L a u n c h i n g d o c k 7 , P l a n t e d n a t i v e s p e c i e s t o p r o t e c t t u r t l e h a b i t a t 8 . B o a t R e p a i r d o c k 9 . B o a t R e p a i r b u i l d i n g 1 0 . O u t d o o r E d u c a t i o n S p a c e 1 1 . O u t d o o r S t o r a g e R o o f E n v e l o p e 1 . T i m b e r b l o c k i n g f o r d e c l i n e 2 . M e t a l F l a s h i n g 3 . T i m b e r F i r r i n g 4 . M e t a l r o o f p a n e l s 5 . 1 3 m m P l y w o o d 6 . 1 5 0 m m M i n e r a l w o o l I n s u l a t i o n 7 . 1 5 m m e x p o s e d s h e a t h i n g 8 . 2 5 x 1 0 0 m m w h i t e b i r c h t o n g u e a n d g r o o v e 9 . 2 5 4 x 2 5 4 m m e x p o s e d r a f t e r sW a l l E n v e l o p e E X T - I N T - 1 6 m m E a s t e r n W h i t e C e d a r c l a d d i n g : N a t u r a l a n d l o c a l l y s o u r c e d m a t e r i a l , r e s i s t a n t t o h a r s h w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s - 2 5 m m W o o d s t r a p - p i n g a n d a i r s p a c e - 8 m m C o n t i n u o u s a i r / v a p o r b a r r i e r - 1 6 m m E x t e r i o r g r a d e p l y w o o d - 1 4 0 m m W o o d s t u d f r a m i n g a n d m i n e r a l w o o l i n s u l a t i o n - 2 5 m m W o o d s t r a p - p i n g - 1 6 6 E a s t e r n w h i t e c e d a r c l a d d i n g
“ C O L L E C T I V E L I F E ” D r a w i n g c o m p l e t e d w h i l e w o r k i n g a t S m o k e A r c h i t e c t u r e I N C A u g u s t 2 0 2 6 Throughout my architectural education, I have approached each project through a cultural lens, considering the land, plants, animals, and communities that the architecture serves. This way of thinking has become a natural part of my design process, growing stronger with every academic and personal project I undertake. The selected works in this section reflect the values and perspectives that shape me as a designer and as a growing Indigenous architect.
I N D I G E N O U S P R E C E D E N T S 2 0 2 2 : M M I W G T S +S T U D I O 2 0 2 2 - P A R T I C O N C E P T “ I n u k s h u k ? ” C U L T U R A L L Y E X P R E S S I V E P R O J E C T S - 2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 6 B E N T W O O D P A V I L L I O N D E S I G N 2 0 2 3 N O K O M ’ S P A V I L L I O N 2 0 2 5
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