Personal Portfolio
Jane Kanat
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A — Personal Portfolio
— Calgary · Astana · Seoul

A study in site, structure and surface. Sixteen projects across architecture, urbanism and visual practice — Calgary, Astana, Seoul.

Contents
06 · Site Planning
03 · Interior Design
07 · Design by Jane
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Architecture/Site Planning/Interior Design/Color Theory/Reproductions/Sketches/Installations/Urbanism/3D · Posters/Calgary/Astana/Seoul/Architecture/Site Planning/Interior Design/Color Theory/Reproductions/Sketches/Installations/Urbanism/3D · Posters/Calgary/Astana/Seoul/
/ 02 — Index

/ 03 — Statement

Architecturebeginswithlooking.Withreadingthegroundbeneaththebuilding,andthepeoplewhopassthroughit.Thisportfoliogatherssixsiteanalyses,threeinteriorsandsevenstudiesdrawn,modelledandpaintedbetween2021and2026.

/ 04Section A

Six urban and ecological studies across Calgary — from the Bow River corridor to the grasslands of Nose Hill. Each project pairs spatial observation with diagrammatic mapping, treating the ground as a living document.
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Projects
01

Calgarywith Jonas Laurent Henderson
Software
3 tools
Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign
2 plates

Urban site analysis of the Montgomery district in Calgary focusing on spatial structure, pedestrian conditions, historical development and environmental factors such as sun paths and wind patterns. The study includes permeability mapping, street observations, section drawings, signage analysis, figure-ground and asphalt mapping, as well as pedestrian-satisfaction mapping to understand how the area functions and how people interact with the urban environment.

Montgomery Site Analysis — 01
Plate 01
Montgomery Site Analysis — 02
Plate 02
02

Calgary
Software
3 tools
Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign
5 plates

Urban analysis along 9th Avenue in Calgary proposing a public plaza integrated with surrounding streets and commercial activity. The study covers circulation patterns, noise conditions, surrounding land uses, and environmental factors such as sun paths, wind directions, and shadow impact. Includes a physical model.

9 Ave Inglewood Site Planning — 01
Plate 01
9 Ave Inglewood Site Planning — 02
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9 Ave Inglewood Site Planning — 03
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9 Ave Inglewood Site Planning — 04
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9 Ave Inglewood Site Planning — 05
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03

Calgary
Software
4 tools
Illustrator · InDesign · Enscape · SketchUp
2 plates

Urban-design proposal developed after a comprehensive site analysis near the Bow River in Calgary. Examines surrounding infrastructure, building heights, transportation access, and environmental factors such as wind and shadow patterns to understand the site's urban context.

Porta Verde Site Planning — 01
Plate 01
Porta Verde Site Planning — 02
Plate 02
04

CalgaryOngoing
Software
3 tools
ArcGIS Pro · Illustrator · InDesign
2 plates

The project proposes green corridors, community nodes, and mixed-use development to strengthen public space and neighbourhood connections. Work covers development of the master plan and supporting urban-analysis diagrams.

ContributionsPoster layout; precedents research; building-heights analysis; group branding & logo design; master-plan development.

HH/BH Community Planning — 01
Plate 01
HH/BH Community Planning — 02
Plate 02
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Calgary· October 2025with Abby Neilson
1 plate

Analysis of spatial conditions and pedestrian experience along 10th Street, examining how street typologies influence movement, social interaction, and temporary use of public space. Combines site photography, analytical drawings, and diagrammatic mapping to identify opportunities for improving walkability and public life along the corridor.

Contributions4 of 8 analytical drawings and spatial studies, site-analysis diagrams, and poster layout.

10th Street Typologies — 01
Plate 01
06

Calgary· August – October 2025
1 plate

Environmental site analysis of the Nose Hill natural area focusing on ecological patterns, vegetation distribution, and landscape characteristics. Examines seasonal conditions, plant species, and terrain relationships to understand how natural systems shape the site. Analytical diagrams and visual documentation interpret the ecological identity and landscape dynamics.

ContributionsCross-section drawing, historical timeline collage, and poster layout.

Nose Hill Site Analysis — 01
Plate 01
/ 05Section B

Spatial-correlation studies of Calgary built in ArcGIS Pro: how transit corridors, suburban density and zoning shape who moves through the city and how.
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Projects
07

Calgary· February 2026
Software
1 tools
ArcGIS Pro
1 plate

Choropleth + transit-network analysis of how population density distributes along Calgary's Light Rail Transit corridors. The map overlays community boundaries with the LRT line, station catchments, and zone tiers to identify where density and rapid transit reinforce — or fail — each other.

Spatial Correlation — 01
Plate 01
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Calgary· February 2026
Software
1 tools
ArcGIS Pro
1 plate

Correlation study mapping single-family household density against journey-to-work modal share. Identifies suburban tracts where car dependency is structurally locked in by housing typology, and areas where transit competes despite lower density.

Suburban Housing × Transit Use — 01
Plate 01
09

Calgary· March 2026
Software
1 tools
ArcGIS Pro
1 plate

Owner-occupied household distribution mapped against City of Calgary land-use classifications. Highlights residential zones in cluster shifts and the divergence between zoning intent and on-the-ground occupation.

Land-Use Zoning & Density — 01
Plate 01
/ 06Section C

Three interior projects in Astana — residential and commercial — moving from CAD model to render to assembled, occupied space. Studies of light, balance and the limits of a budget.
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Projects
10

Astana
Software
3 tools
ArchiCAD · 3DSMax · Coohom
7 plates

Apartment interior taken from initial CAD model through 3D rendering to assembled, lived-in furniture. Stages: ArchiCAD initial model → 3DSMax photoreal rendering → assembled furniture in real life. Outputs include the master plan, top-view rendering and bedroom rendering.

Residential Complex Tamerlan — 01
Plate 01
Residential Complex Tamerlan — 02
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Residential Complex Tamerlan — 03
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Residential Complex Tamerlan — 04
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Residential Complex Tamerlan — 05
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Residential Complex Tamerlan — 06
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Residential Complex Tamerlan — 07
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11

Astana
Software
2 tools
SketchUp · Enscape
1 plate

Interior design focused on creating functional and aesthetically balanced spaces within limited budget constraints. Emphasises efficient space planning, ergonomic use of interior environments, and practical material choices that maximise usability and comfort. Each project considers circulation, furniture placement, lighting, and spatial proportions to ensure the space supports everyday activities while maintaining a coherent visual identity.

Royal Expo · Casa Nostra — 01
Plate 01
12

Astana
Software
2 tools
ArchiCAD · Coohom
11 plates

Workplace interior for Samruk Energy — formal balance of conference room and supporting office areas. Studies of light, circulation, and proportional restraint suited to a corporate-energy client.

Samruk Energy — 01
Plate 01
Samruk Energy — 02
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Samruk Energy — 03
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Samruk Energy — 04
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Samruk Energy — 05
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Samruk Energy — 06
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Samruk Energy — 07
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Samruk Energy — 08
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Samruk Energy — 09
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Samruk Energy — 10
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Samruk Energy — 11
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/ 07Section D

Seven independent works, 2021 — ongoing. Pitch decks, 3D scenes, color theory, painted reproductions, sketches and a paper installation. The studio side of the practice.
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Projects
13

Songdo· 2025with Janhavi · Radhika · Bilal
8 plates

A reliable grocery-sharing platform for students. ShopGO turns peer-to-peer sharing, bargaining and bulk purchasing into a single mobile flow — reducing cost, food waste and the cognitive load of an unpredictable student schedule.

Problem

Students in Songdo struggle with high grocery costs and food waste due to unpredictable schedules. A reliable grocery-sharing platform is needed for a sustainable, cost-effective solution.

송도 학생들은 예측하기 어려운 일정으로 인해 높은 식료품 비용과 음식 낭비에 어려움을 겪고 있습니다. 지속 가능하고 경제적인 해결책을 위한 신뢰할 수 있는 식료품 공유 플랫폼이 필요합니다.

Key features
  • 01Group Shopping Match
  • 02Grocery & Essentials Exchange
  • 03Easy Ordering System
Mission

To empower students to make informed and efficient grocery decisions by facilitating peer-to-peer sharing, bargaining, and bulk purchasing — thereby reducing costs, minimizing food waste, alleviating stress, and fostering a socially connected and sustainable shopping environment.

Vision

Leading smart grocery collaboration through sustainable shopping and community-based bargaining.

Concept

Shopping cart + orange inside = shopping + eco.

Palette
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Typography
  • IBM Plex Mono
  • Anonymous Pro
ShopGO — 01
Plate 01
ShopGO — 02
Plate 02
ShopGO — 03
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ShopGO — 04
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ShopGO — 05
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ShopGO — 06
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ShopGO — 07
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ShopGO — 08
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14

· 2023
Software
3 tools
Blender · Meta Spark · Adobe Illustrator
2 plates

Two short-form 3D pieces. *Scene in the Style of de Chirico* (2023) — a 3D digital artwork created in Blender with applied textures, variable digital output. *Formula 1 — 3D Project* — a Blender-modelled, Meta Spark Instagram filter with Adobe Illustrator graphics.

3D Projects · Posters — 01
Plate 01
3D Projects · Posters — 02
Plate 02
15

Medium
"Winsor & Newton" Designers Gouache · Adobe Illustrator
2 plates

Painted and digital studies in colour theory: hue / value / saturation pairings, complementary harmonies, and analytic decomposition of source images into colour palettes.

Color Theory · Color Analysis — 01
Plate 01
Color Theory · Color Analysis — 02
Plate 02
16

· 2021–2022
Medium
Oil and acrylic on A2 canvas
Dimensions
42 × 59.4 cm
2 plates

Two Van Gogh reproductions, painted as gifts. *Starry Night over the Rhône* (2022) explores layering and strong brush direction with an interest in Dansaekhwa's attention to process. *Starry Night* (2021) combines oil and acrylic with layered textures and expressive brushwork to capture the essence of Post-Impressionism through a Postmodern lens.

Art Reproductions I — 01
Plate 01
Art Reproductions I — 02
Plate 02
17

Medium
"Winsor & Newton" Designers Gouache, A2 paper
Dimensions
22 × 32 cm
4 plates

Reproduction of an existing artwork in four parallel passes — original, printed copy (upper right), monochromatic (bottom left), complementary (bottom right) — a study of value, palette reduction, and chromatic translation.

Art Reproductions II — 01
Plate 01
Art Reproductions II — 02
Plate 02
Art Reproductions II — 03
Plate 03
Art Reproductions II — 04
Plate 04
18

· 2023
Medium
Pencil H, HB · Sketchbook
Dimensions
29.7 × 42 cm
3 plates

Studies made to understand the human body and movement.

Sketches — 01
Plate 01
Sketches — 02
Plate 02
Sketches — 03
Plate 03
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· 2023
Medium
Colored paper, tape, hot glue
Dimensions
approx. 170 × 100 cm
2 plates

A spatial collage that captures looking from one perspective and reveals itself as a folded, layered construction — a single solid figure assembled from parts in different positions. Documented as a still frame from a longer video.

Process
  1. 01

    Step 1 — illustrate a dancing lady in Korean traditional clothing called Hanbok.

    Pencils H, HB, B2 · A4 paper.

  2. 02

    Step 2 — colour the figure with a palette emphasising femininity and joy.

    Gouache · A3 paper.

  3. 03

    Step 3 — build the 3D figure where parts in different positions still read as one solid form, captured as a still frame from video.

    Coloured paper, tape, hot glue, scissors.

Art Installations — 01
Plate 01
Art Installations — 02
Plate 02