MAX DAHINTEN

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Interdisciplinary design student with a background in architecture and hands-on fabrication

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Hello

I’m Max.

Interdisciplinary design student with hands-on experience in design-build projects, fabrication, and material systems. Comfortable working from concept through to full-scale construction, with an interest in bringing that thinking into a collaborative studio environment.

SKILLS

Design

Concept development · Prototyping · Spatial & systems thinking

Software

Rhino3D · Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · Procreate · Blender3D

Fabrication

Woodworking · Structural Assembly · Sculptural Thinking

Technical

Material estimation · Parametric thinking · Construction drawing

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Design (in progress)

NSCAD University, 2024 - Present

Architecture Studies

McEwen School of Architecture (Laurentian University), 2018 - 2021

SELECTED PROJECTS

REPRINT

TABLE

FULL PROJECT

Upcycled desktop printer reimagined as a functional side table, exploring material reuse and structural transformation.

A night lamp emitting warm light on a wooden stand in a cozy living room with a potted plant, a bookshelf, and a beige armchair.

TRIQUETRA

HEDRON

FULL PROJECT

Hanging light exploring structure, ornament, and light through repeated Celtic geometry.

Decorative pendant lamp with an intricate geometric pattern casting shadows on the wall and surface below.

SHIELD

STATION

FULL PROJECT

Seasonal rest stop for Ramsey Lake skating trail incorporating reused hockey sticks. Inspired by the Canadian Shield.

Partial view of a wooden structure under construction, with snow-covered ground and trees in the background.

SILO ART

GALLERY

FULL PROJECT

Adaptive reuse project transforming industrial silos into a contemporary cultural space.

A modern building with cylindrical and rectangular concrete structures, green rooftop gardens, and a wooden balcony surrounded by lush landscaping, with a suburban neighborhood and a sunset in the background.

TURTLE

ECOLOGY

FULL PROJECT

Ecology Centre inspired by the protective geometry of a turtle shell.

A modern house with wooden exterior, large windows, a stone foundation, and a curved deck with stairs.

CATTERY

RENOVATION

FULL PROJECT

Design and construction of a new porch structure, including demolition, framing, and assembly.

Backyard with a partially built screened-in porch addition on a brick house, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.

Max’s creative vision

Art surrounds us, woven into daily life. From the strokes of a paintbrush to sleek product design, creativity flourishes in many forms. Every medium, whether it be sculpture, woodworking, digital art, or architecture—provides a unique perspective. Good design transcends functionality; it embodies emotion and fosters connection. In every detail, from city layouts to product packaging, art enriches our environments.

Embracing diverse creative expressions and exploring how art transforms the ordinary is what inspires Max to keep creating.

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