EDUCATION
CONTACT
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Drafting/Modeling
Sketchup
Rhino
Autocad
Presentation
Photoshop InDesign Illustrator
Microsoft
3d
Master of Architecture (WAM: 79.6)
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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ACHIEVEMENTS
A Graduate Student in University of Melbourne from China Work Visa In Australian
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I’m Zishan Gao (Coral)
A Graduate Student in University of Melbourne from China
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EXPERIENCE
Aug.2021 - Oct.2021
Achitectural Intern
EXPERIENCE
Taught by Australian Registered Architect Xiaojing Sang
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Feb.2022 - Aug.2024
Master of Architecture (WAM:79.6)
Short-term Study
MVRDV, Venice, Italy, (Jul, 2023)
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
University of Melbourne
Aug.2021 - Oct.2021
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute Qingdao, China
Achitectural Intern
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute
• Collaborated with architects on tourism & hospitality projects
• 2D documentation (AutoCAD), 3D modelling, compiling reports
Qingdao, China
• Collaborated with architects on tourism & hospitality projects
Aug.2022 - Oct.2022
Achitectural Intern
• 2D documentation (AutoCAD), 3D modelling, compiling reports
L&M Design Lab
Aug.2022 - Oct.2022
Shanghai, China
Achitectural Intern
L&M Design Lab
Feb.2022 - Aug.2024
Melbourne, Australia
Master of Architecture (WAM:79.6)
University of Melbourne
Feb.2019 - Dec.2021
Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor of Architecture
Taught by Australian Registered Architect Xiaojing Sang
Explored paper folding pavilion and studied Midjourney. Visited Mazzorbo island and redesigned island to help agriculture, multiple industries and other problems.
Taught by Australian Registered Architect Xiaojing Sang
University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
Feb.2019 - Dec.2021
zishan0228@gmail.com 2103536280@qq.com
Bachelor of Architecture
2019-2023
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Exchange Program
Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy (Jan, 2023)
Explored and analyzed the architecture and art in Florence and Tuscany. Site visits in the city of Florence.
UNStudio, online, (Jul, 2021)
EXPERIENCE
• Pre design on site research, offering creative design ideas, Rhino and SU 3d modelling, graphic representation, finalising reports. Assisted the team to finish materials list. Partipated and communicated with clients.
Shanghai, China
Aug.2021 - Oct.2021
Venice Studio with MVRDV Jul.2023
2019-2023
Venice, Italy
Exchange Program
Venice Studio with MVRDV Jul.2023
Feb.2022 - Aug.2024
Achitectural Intern
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute
• Collaborated with architects on kindergarten, primary, residential, interior projects
Qingdao, China
• Pre design on site research, offering creative design ideas, Rhino and SU 3d modelling, graphic representation, finalising reports. Assisted the team to finish materials list. Partipated and communicated with clients.
Explored paper folding pavilion and studied Midjourney. Visited Mazzorbo island and redesigned island to help agriculture, multiple industries and other problems.
Venice, Italy
Analyzed the site contexts and histories and defined the opportunities and challenges, designed the installation to amplify subtle and invisible daily moments with the prompts of water, fog and sound.
Florence University of the Arts Jan.2023
Master of Architecture (WAM:79.6)
University of Melbourne
Florence, Italy
Melbourne, Australia
Explored paper folding pavilion and studied Midjourney. Visited Mazzorbo island and redesigned island to help agriculture, multiple industries and other problems.
University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK (Jan, 2020)
LANGUAGE
• Collaborated with architects on kindergarten, primary, residential, interior projects
• Collaborated with architects on tourism & hospitality projects
• 2D documentation (AutoCAD), 3D modelling, compiling reports
LANGUAGE
Aug.2022 - Oct.2022
Achitectural Intern
Work Visa In Australian CHINESE ENGLISH
L&M Design Lab Shanghai, China
Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing Shortlisted projects by Buildner architecture competition organiser
drawings
SOFTWARE SKILLS
• Pre design on site research, offering creative design ideas, Rhino and SU 3d modelling, graphic representation, finalising reports. Assisted the team to finish materials list. Partipated and communicated with clients.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
• Collaborated with architects on kindergarten, primary, residential, interior projects
EXPERIENCE
University of Melbourne
Explored and analyzed the architecture and art in Florence and Tuscany. Site visits in the city of Florence.
Venice Studio with UNStudio Jul.2021
Melbourne, Australia
Online
2019-2023
2022-2024 2019-2021 2019-2023 Aug - Oct 2021
Analyzed the site contexts and histories and defined the opportunities and challenges, designed the installation to amplify subtle and invisible daily moments with the prompts of water, fog and sound.
Architectural Intern.
University of Edinburgh, Jan. 2020 Edinburgh, UK
Exchange Program
Venice Studio with MVRDV Jul.2023
Analyzed the site contexts and histories and defined the opportunities and challenges, designed the installation to amplify subtle and invisible daily moments with the prompts of water, fog and sound.
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI), Qingdao, China, 3-mo. Part-time.
Venice, Italy
ACHIEVEMENT
University of Edinburgh Jan. 2020
Edinburgh, UK
• Collaborated with architects on tourism & hospitality projects
Explored paper folding pavilion and studied Midjourney. Visited Mazzorbo island and redesigned island to help agriculture, multiple industries and other problems.
Feb. 2024
ACHIEVEMENT
• 2D documentation (AutoCAD), 3D modelling, compiling reports
Florence University of the Arts Jan.2023
Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing - (Shortlisted projects)
Aug - Oct 2022
Florence, Italy
Architectural Intern.
award by Buildner architecture competition organiser Jun. 2023
Feb. 2024
Explored and analyzed the architecture and art in Florence and Tuscany. Site visits in the city of Florence.
L&M Design Lab, Shanghai, China, 3-mo. Full-time.
Architecture & Design Magazine Publication
Venice Studio with UNStudio Jul.2021
Online
Selected section drawings online publication 2022-2024
Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing - (Shortlisted projects) award by Buildner architecture competition organiser Jun. 2023
MSDX Winnter & Summer Exhibitions
Architecture & Design Magazine Publication
Design works exhibition in MSD 2022-2023
• Pre design on site research, offering creative design ideas, Rhino and SU 3d modelling, graphic representation, finalising reports. Assisted the team to finish materials list. Partipated and communicated with clients.
Selected section drawings online publication 2022-2024
Analyzed the site contexts and histories and defined the opportunities and challenges, designed the installation to amplify subtle and invisible daily moments with the prompts of water, fog and sound.
Melbourne Graduate Scholarship
MSDX Winnter & Summer Exhibitions
• Collaborated with architects on kindergarten, primary, residential, interior projects
Melbourne Welcome Grant
University of Edinburgh, Jan. 2020
Edinburgh, UK
Design works exhibition in MSD 2022-2023
Melbourne Graduate Scholarship
Melbourne Welcome Grant
Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing - (Shortlisted projects)
CHINESE ENGLISH
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FUSION CITY
How can the food heritage of Melbourne's Chinatown be redefined while creating a transition between Chinatown and Western cultures, facilitating cross-cultural exchange, and addressing and revitalizing the precinct's cultural identity crisis?
Nestled within Melbourne's bustling CBD, Chinatown on Little Bourke Street is currently facing an identity crisis. As people from diverse cultures flock to Chinatown to savor its culinary delights, the true essence of cultural exchange risks being overshadowed by the phenomenon of cultural consumption.
The project aims to address this issue through two design approaches. Firstly, in terms of building internal function, the project emphasizes a bottom-up food culture experience, encompassing everything from the cultivation of ingredients and the crafting of tableware and spices to the ultimate presentation of dishes. This holistic approach fosters a deeper, more authentic engagement with Chinese culinary traditions.
Secondly, in terms of building form, the project redefines the cultural transition between Chinatown and the Western world, symbolized by the intersection of Bourke Street and Little Bourke Street. The building will blend traditional Chinese architectural elements with contemporary Western design, creating a visually striking structure that embodies the fusion of these cultures. This design will serve as a platform for genuine cultural exchange, celebrating the dynamic interplay between East and West.
USER GROUP
STRENGTH
• Cultural Diversity
• A cultural hub and a prominent tourist attraction in Melbourne
• Culinary heritage
• A platform for cultural events, festivals, and celebrations.
DESIGN STRATEGIES
Identity Crisis Commercialization
OPPORTUNITIES WEAKNESS
CONCEPT
EXTERIOR: CULTURAL TRANSITION
Lack of Cultural Preservation Language Barriers
• Cultural Revitalization
• Tourism Development
• Educational Programs: enhance understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures among residents and visitors alike.
WESTERN CULTURE Long Table
• Gentrification: rising property values and rent prices Cultural Appropriation: traditional practices and symbols are commodified for profit.
• Urban Development
CHINESE CULTURE
SERVING
• Economic Challenges: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
REACTIVATE
SIGNAGE PATHWAY
Little Bourke St
WEST FOOTSCRAY VILLAGE 02
In the context of West Footscray, where an ageing demographic, with a quarter of the population over 50, is projected to triple for those over 60 by 2041, this proposition arises. It seeks to respond to the urgent call for age-friendly apartments within the inner-ring suburbs of Victoria.
The project site, located along Church St., between Oxford St.and Tucker St., currently comprises a series of similar solitary dwellings sheltered within leafy surroundings. The aim here is to liberate these houses from their "cotton-wool protection and arbitrary isolation", as contemplated by the sagacious Robin Boyd in 1972, and to orchestrate a balance between the expanse of openness and isolation, and the rhythm of distance and intimacy.
By demolishing four separated houses, the proposed apartment block aims to not only establish a community where the elderly can call home, but also seek to activate and respect the surrounding area through:
1) Establishing a much-needed morning cafe and health clinic along Church St.
2) Sustaining the rhythm of the streets on Oxford and Tucker St by respecting the street setbacks of the neighbouring houses.
From the core design studio E 'Infill Housing' at University of Melbourne
Project Location: West Footscray, Melbourne, VIC
Tutor: Lisa Garner
Teammates: Gerold Low, Jianing Hu
Completed in 2023 Sem2
Modified in Jan 2024 for this portfolioocation: West Footscray, Melbourne, VI
UNDERSTANDING THE ELDERLY
Separated houses along Church St. built between 1890-1950s.
public space is at the end of Tucker St.
DESIGN STRATEGIES
There is an unused 3-meter-wide alley adjacent to the givend site.
Each of these units will encompass between 3 to 4 spaces, devoid of hierarchical constraints, presenting themselves as versatile, primed to adapt to the multifarious needs of the elderly.These living spaces will open into generous interstitial corridors, which functions as thermal gardens, trapping warmth during winter, yet allowing cool cross-breeze in during summer.
The ground floor serves as a community hub for the elderly, fostering moments of social interactions and serenity while also serving as an essential conduit to the vivacious street life that thrives outside. Within this village, it comprises of a grassy courtyard, a clinic, a morning café, and convenient bicycle and car parking facilities. MORE THAN A COMMUNITY
THE SELF-RELIANT
Loves to socialise and meet up with friends everyday.
Mostly capable and independent.
Area: 77m2
Household: 1-2
Pet: 0-2
THE DEVICE-AIDED
Children visits them often.
Independent to an extent. May require regular health check-ups.
Area: 98m2
Household: 3-4
Pet: 0-2
THE HOME CARE
In a wheelchair - requires care and company.
Only able to travel short distances.
Area: 98m2
Household: 2-3
Pet: 0-2
CLT/GLULAM
Glulam timber is asustainable alternative to steel and has alow embodied energy.
OPTIMAL ORIENTATION
The directionof the building is optimized based on the sun's trajectory to maximize natural light.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Utilizing fans for cooling during the summer can effectively circulate air, providing relief from the heat. This method offers a cost-effective solution, enhancing comfort while promoting energy efficiency.
STRUCTURAL SHADING
Pop-up windows can reduce direct solar radiation, lowering the temperature inside the building and enhancing comfort.
100% RECYCLED POLYCARBONATE OPERABLE WINDOW
Utilizing operable polycarbonate windows for effective daylighting can reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day.
THERMAL COMFORT
The thermal mass of a building can store heat, absorbing it during the day and releasing it at night. Integrate indoor plants that can naturally purify the air by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen.
MODULAR DESIGN
CORRIDOR AS APART OF LIVING ROOM.
The heat accumulated in the winter garden can then radiate into the living room, reducing the need for artificial heating and resulting in energy savings.
Modular construction allows for rapid and efficient building, typically using fewer materials, which reduces the overall carbon footprint of the construction.
VISUAL COMFORT
Timber sheeting offers a warm and natural aesthetic that can create a visually comforting atmosphere. The natural texture and grain variation of timber sheeting can add depth and visual interest.
ACOUSTIC COMFORT
Timber sheeting has soundabsorbing properties that can help reduce excessive reverberation and echo within interior spaces
NORTH FACADE ELEVATION
MATERIALS THAT MATTER
The building embraces the tactile qualities of CLT and glulam for its structural walls and columns, and weathered steel for its external fire-proof cladding. This ecological commitment extends to the resourceful repurposing of weatherboards from the deconstructed houses into its ground level facade. Inside, the use of formaldehydefree OSB partition walls and CLT not only provides warmth and cost-effectiveness but also fosters a comfortable ambiance for residents.
Art-Iculture: Waving On Archipelago Of Art &Agriculture
Mazzorbo is a nice island located right next to Burano, and linked to the majour island by a wooden bridge called by the locals "Ponte Longo" (long bridge). Considered by the most a natural prosecution of Burano, this small island near Venice is often neglected by the tourists, whose eyes are immediately captured by the bright colours of Burano, and the stature of the other islands of Torcello and San Francesco del Deserto.
The site is located on a private island in Mazzorbo, 8.4 km away from the main island of Venice. the site has a high connection with the main island in terms of agriculture and art. Due to special Dorona Grapes and the wine industry, which is an important part of Venice in term of trade. The island was thrived public space and many artists lived here before, but it has now been abandoned as a private farmland. Because we find that Venice produces a large number of museum, threatre and gallerys. Which attracted large amount of artists far away from Mazzorbo's, which only have historical churches and the colourful residential. So that is why artists moved away from the site area to Venice main island.
From the short-term study Venice Studio at Venice, Italy
Tutor: Cosimo Scotucci & Lorenzo Mattozzi
Project Location: Mazzorbo Island, Venice, Italy
Teammates: Li Xie, Gerard Zhang
We found similarities between the activities of artistic creation in Venice and the process of grape growing. From March to June is the period of the artist's creation, corresponding to the growing period of grapes. July-october is the famous Venetian art period, corresponding to the grapes' maturation, From November to February, the artist's resting period coincides with the dormant period of the grapes. Cultural activities resonate with the growth cycle of creation and fruit, and art and agriculture activities interact with each other.
4. PERMEABILITY: CIRCULATION & VERTICAL EXPERIENCE
TO HISTORICAL TROPES
Setting up entrances every 50 meters, which subsequently provided the parameters of the road network.
Apply Wool-thread model with grasshopper to generate the close way to achieve the destination from the start point. To make a high efficient experience going through the "archipelago".
Using Grasshpper and referencing from Zaha Hadid Architects
The plot is divided into large blocks for our main activities, and other smaller scale sites for secondary activities.
Introducing the skybridge to create more connections with the surrounding islands.
Larger buildings are on the main axis, while smaller pavilions are scattered around the island, serving as secondary public facilities. The form of buildings and pavilions response the context buildings in Venice.
Match different colored farming plants with the colors of the building to emphasize this immersion. This strategy is also referred to the previous narrative colorful hosing in Marzzo.
WOOL ALGORITHM
CREATE THE ARCHIPELAGO GEOMETERY
WOOL ALGORITHM WITH DIFFERENT FORCE
6. COLOUR PALATE FOR PLANTS AND BUILDING 5. RESPONSES
4. FINAL MODIFICATION
Kartal Pendik Masterplan by Zaha Hadid Architects (GH Analysis),
EDUCATION: WORKSHOP & MUSEUM
FITZROY CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
Due to the complexity, diversity and ever-changing nature of contemporary art. Artists are able to create works that are both unpredictable and controllable, resulting in more complex and engaging art. Jean Arp uses a technique known as "chance manipulation" when creating Constellations, in which pieces of paper are thrown onto a larger piece of paper and then glued together where they land. The result is a composition that seems random and chaotic, but still has a sense of balance and harmony.
This gallery intends to explore the relationship between chance and order. Chance and order are explored through the use of geometry, symmetry and repetition. These elements can be used to create complex form and structure that simultaneously appear to be both orderly and chaotic. The interior of the gallery will change the traditional boring layout such as a linear or grid-like arrangement, the interior spaces will create a sense of spontaneity and unpredictability, allowing visitors to experience the relationship between art and space through different displays as they enter the different spaces, while experiencing the art as well as the surrounding and city views.
Individual work
From
Tutor: Anna Nervegna
Project Location: Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC
Completed in 2023 Sem1
Modified in Jan 2024 for this portfolio
Jean Arp "chance manipulation"
locate at the corner of Smith St and Gertrude
on
Locate at the corner of Smith St and Gertrude St There is a slope on the site.
Adding the lift and re escape staircase that rotate 22 degrees and parallel to Melbourne CBD grid
Adding the lift and re escape staircase that rotate 22 degrees and parallel to Melbourne CBD grid
entry ramp to
chance encounters to invite people to engage with the building and its surroundings.
A soft entry ramp to create chance encounters to invite people to engage with the building and its surroundings.
Adding the vertical circulation that rotate 22 degrees and parallel to Melbourne CBD grid
A soft entry ramp to create chance encounters to invite people to engage with the building and its surroundings.
Stack and divide building into two parts to directions
Stack and divide building into two parts
Adding the lift and re escape staircase that rotate 22 degrees and parallel to Melbourne CBD grid
A soft entry ramp to create chance encounters to invite people to engage with the building and its surroundings.
Create chance encounters to invite people to engage with the building and its surroundings.
Pull out the edge to create chance of illusion, it looks at from
Stack and divide building into two parts to directions
Create chance of illusion and a welcoming atmosphere
A compact gallery is stacked in slabs and divided into two parts
Pull out the edge to create chance of illusion, it looks at from Smith St and curved from Getrude St to create a welcoming atmosphere and response to surrounding building arch element
Pull out the edge to create chance of illusion, it looks at from Smith St and curved from Getrude St to create a welcoming atmosphere and response to surrounding building arch element
Push in the edge of zig-zag shape to create chance of the form and make the building visually vibrant
Create chance of the form and make the building visually vibrant
Push in the edge of zig-zag shape to create chance of the form and make the building visually vibrant
Create chance of a zig-zag shape and different directions of views, response to surrounding building roof element on the roof top
Slabs slide upwards and downwards to create chance of a zig-zag shape and di erent directions of views, response to surrounding building roof element
corner
Smith St and Gertrude St
soft
create
Site
FOYER
PROJECT GALLERY
TALL OFFICE BUILDING
The mixed-used sky tower located at the north corner of Lonsdale and Spencer Streets, sits between West Side Place and Merriman Ln. The site is near the Southern Cross Station and Flagstaff Gardens. The overall design concept of the mixed-used sky tower is to create a 360-degree view from the site to the residents inside the tower. The North of the tower provides a suburb view, the west side provides a sea view, the south side has a river view, and the east side views the CBD.
The total height of the mixed-used sky tower is 224.2m consisting of seven vertical parts: three-story underground parking, a three-story podium, a sixteen-story lowrise office, a ten-story medium-rise office, a high-rise sky lobby, a twelve-story skyrise hotel, and a crown. Mechanical floors are located at level 3, level 20, level 31, and level 45.
The office entrance is located facing Lonsdale Street on the south, most of the people come to the office through the public transport routes from the Southern Cross Station. The hotel entry is facing Merriman Ln, located on the east of the building for hotel guests set down and picked up. Staff and service entrances are located at Little Lonsdale Street on the north of the building which is the back of the tower, separate from hotel and office reception. The 20m high podium is a public space of the tower, it provides separate entrance lobbies to office and hotel, visibly connected with the lift core. Retail spaces on the podium are two-way open both facing the lobby and external.
A center core square plan is used in the tower, it contains 17 lift shafts, 2 evacuation staircases, service rooms, and toilets. The center core has 2 service lifts, and three distinct lift groups, the first lift group is 6 low-rise lifts, the second lift group is 6 high-rise lifts for offices, and the third lift group is 3 express lifts that connect the ground floor lobby with the sky lobby for the hotel. Secured passenger lifts are provided on the sky-rise hotel level for hotel guests to their rooms.
The floor plate arrangement of the tower: three-story underground parking which is 5m high basement 1, 4m high basement 2 and 3. Three-story podium with an 8m high ground floor and 4m high level 1 and 2. 8m height mechanical floor is located on level 3 to supply 6 levels underneath and 8 levels above. Sixteenstory low rise office located from levels 4-19 with a floor height of 4m. The second mechanical floor is located on level 20 to supply 8 levels underneath and 5 levels above. Ten-story mid-rise office located from levels 21-30 with a floor height of 4m. The third mechanical floor is located on level 31 to supply 5 levels underneath and 3 levels above. Double height high rise sky lobby located on level 32 with a floor height of 8m. Twelve-story sky rise hotel located from levels 33-44 with a floor height of 3.6m. The fourth mechanical floor is located on level 45 to supply 10 levels underneath.
The tower has an overall GFA-80739.83m2, NLA-65278.24m2, Efficiency-80.85%, height-224.2m.
From the elective course "Applied Architectural Technology"
Tutor: Noel Tighe
Project Location: between West Side Place and Merriman Ln
Teammates: Lu Zhao. Keyun Yan
Completed in 2022 Jun
Modified in Jan 2024 for this portfolio
“GAP” COMMUNITY
- DISCONNECT TO CONNECT
The pandemic outbreak has changed people’s lifestyle. People live with proximity between one another, but physically keeping a safe and distant distance. However, in high-density cities, long-term social distance can affect individual mental health problems, so social connections are potentially important as well. By rethinking this “gap,” disconnecting people as a safety measure while simultaneously connecting them socially. This “gap” also can be used as a breathable space to reconnect with human interaction.
SITE RESPONSE:
The site is surrounded by 1-2 residential houses with the exception of the northern side where there are commercial restaurants, convenient stories, and comparatively high-rise apartments. The main noise comes from the west side of the highway. The west side of the site will become green space for residents to use in the future.
Completed in 2021 Sem2
Modified in Dec 2021 for this portfolio
Disconnect (Inward) Connect (Outward)
Individual work
From the core design studio Epsilon 'Multi-residential building and collective housing' at University of Melbourne
Tutor: Heather Mitcheltree
Project Location: Middle-ring suburbs, Melbourne, VIC
Design Statement
Concept:
The pandemic outbreak has changed people's lifestyle. People live with proximity between one another, but physically keeping a safe and distant distance. However, in high-density cities, long-term social distance can affect individual mental health problems, so social connections are potentially important as well. By
ing
Ground Figure Iteration
“Gap” Scale
Area: 54 m2
Household:1-2 Pet:0-2
- Single - Couple
Dorothea Xiao Couple+two dogs -view of greenery
-Small private terrace -Love cooking
Area: 120m2
Household:2-3 Pet:0-2
- Couple
- Couple+single - Nuclear family
Dougal Hume
-Couple+two young children
- Loved making food
-Enjoy a large kitchen, a big outdoor area
Area: 64m2
Household:1-2 Pet:0-2
- Single - Couple
Susan Mayer
-Couple + a turtle -need a quiet study area -Comfortable and persnal bathroom
Area: 133 m2
Household:3-4 Pet:0-3
- Couple+single
- Couple+couple
- Nuclear family
Paula Terranova
-Couple+ a uni student lodger+Guest+ two cats
-Spend time on crafework and house work
-Enjoy afternoon tea with friends
Area: 83 m2
Household:2-3 Pet:0-2
- Couple
- Couple+single
Alissa Mailson
-Single+Parents + a dog
-Every room have windows
Area: 135m2
Household:3-4 Pet:0-3
- Couple+single
- Couple+couple
- Nuclear family
Douglas Zhao
- Couple + 2 children+ a dog
- Want private kitchen and garden
-Want a big dinning area
Area: 92m2
Household:2-3 Pet:0-2
- Couple
- Couple+single
Revold Kollonatai
-Couple+ a couple roomates
-Spend a lot of time at home
-Go to gym 3 times a week
Area: 176 m2
Household:4-6 Pet:0-4
- Multi-generation family
- Nuclear family
Deng Chuol
- Couple+3 children
- in a wheelchair, need space to be accessible
- work from home most days
- The youngest son need a quiet work room
Mark Lau
-Couple + 20 year old child + 2 cats
-Want to have simi private terrace
Mark Lau
-Couple + 25 year old child + 2 cats + parents + grandchildren
Fredrick Blackburn
-Couple + a cat
-Move to Australia but not sure to settle in Melbourne
-Want to have some space for reading book, doing exercise, and playing guitar
Children play room in daytime, so parents can look after the child
Fredrick Blackburn move out Mark Lau have grandchildren and his parents come to visit from Hongkong
Maya Parker
Couple+ parents+ a 5 year old child
A private outdoor space so the child can play in withouot requireing adult supervision
Play room become a bedroom when the guest stay over
THE PURITY LIBRARY
LIBRARY AS READING AND RESEARCHING
With the development of library from ancient times to modern times, the function and nature of library have also changed gradually, from private book collection space to public sharing space. The library was endowed with a new meaning, introducing the function of the city, developing from the a book collection nature into a more urban nature, such as shops, exhibitions, gallery and entertainment etc. were added to the library. However, the purpose for people to go to the library is no longer purely for reading, and the orginal nature of the library is gradually changing. This project explores a notion of purity in its function, form, and material. Also, the project creates a public space, complements the lack of open space in the Chinatown site.
The site is located in historic Melbourne Chinatown. It bound to the east by Pender Place, and to the west by Corrs Lane. During peak hours, the environment on the street is dense and busy. However, there is almost no open space around to meet the needs of these people. The bluestone material of Corrs Lone creates a more pedestrian frendly atmosphere. The site is surrounded by high-rise buildings, so the site needs plenty of sunlight.
Individual work
From the core design studio Delta 'Melbourne library in Chinatown' at University of Melbourne
Tutor: Laura Martires
Project Location: 126-140 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC
Completed in 2021 Sem1
Modified in Dec 2021 for this portfolio
First the purity in its function, that it disengages from any external programs imposed by the expectations of contemporary cities, and only engages in the activities of reading and researching. Second, the purity of its form, governed by its program, that is manifests in the monolithic expression and geometrical composition. Third, purity of the material, that is stripped away from any ornamentation or any cosmetic pattern. The only program that engages the urban condition is the amphitheatre with different functions. It can be used as a theatre to hold some performance during Chinese New Year. Furthermore, it is intended to be a place for debates, resonating with the “Pnyx” in ancient Athens for debates and academic discussions. CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC SPACE
At the entrance of the First Floor， people can see the main element and structure of the library, bookshelf and ramp. the bookshelf is used to allow people to pick up a book and read it anytime, anywhere. The ramp can easy access for elderly and wheelchair people.
The amphitheatre space brings public gathering space in Chinatown. The bookshelf extends from the library into the amphitheatre which is intended to be a place for debates, resonating with ancient Athens for debates and academic discussions.
LIBRARY ENTRANCE
AMPHITHEATRE
Indoor pollutant control: VOC< 0.5 mg/m3
( Acceptable: 0.3 to 0.5 mg/m3)
Comfort indoor humidity: 30%-50%
Relative humidity of Melbourne summer : 50%-70%
Ventilation: 100% fresh air at 15-30m3/h per person
- Operable Windows Use fresh air whenever possible.
- Non-hazardous material for retrofitting.
- Add some plants to absorb toxins and produce more oxygen.
- Maintain a healthy level of humidity. Humidity between 30 and 50 percent helps keep dust mites, mold and other allergens under control.
-Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV)
VISUAL & LIGHTING COMFORT
Illuminance level:
- Storage:40lux
- Entrance hall: 160lux
- Study Area: 500lux CRI ≥90.
Colour temperature :Natural to cool 3000k-4000k
THERMAL COMFORT
- Remove or use transparent partitions to optimise natural light penetration
- localised general lighting and task lighting are individually control
- Provide good external views
- Working areas use higher lumens bulbs to provide a brighter light and improve productivity.
Localised general lighting Adjustable blinds Transparent partitions
performance window Natural Light & external views
ACOUSTIC COMFORT GREEN STAR
Break out:
- Good acoustic insulation for independent rooms Use soundproofing materials on walls, ceilings and floors.
-Separate zones for focus and collaboration area to avoid noise interference.
- Choosing low-impact materials to reduce material consumption
- Reusing materials where possible.
- New material that sustainably sourced
- Digitalized and paperless work mode Indoor Air temperature: 20.6-25.5
- Reducing the use of air conditioners will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Fans cooling during summer
- Allow user control at individual spaces
- High performance window
PASSIVEHAUS CONCEPTS IMPLEMENTATION
High performance windows
- Low-e, double glazing, Prevent heat transferred through windows
High level of continuous insulation
- Prevent heat pass the building, maintain indoor temperature
Airtight construction
- Uninterrupted air-tight barrier, stops draughts, cold spots and energy leakage and achieving an energy efficient building.
Minimize thermal bridges
- Decrease energy consumption and condensation risk. Increase thermal comfort and construction durability
Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) Benefits:
- Keep air fresh, Maintain ability for respiration
- Removes moisture (Avoiding dampness and mould)
- Maintain a healthy internal environment
- Remove odours and pollutants
- 24 hour operation
- Can utilise the heat / cool from the extract air
Energy
- Reduce operational energy
- Using energy efficient devices
- The use of shading, operable windows, passive heating and cooling strategies in the Glyn Davis building reduce energy
Using rainwater and recycled
Cold Snap during winter
ABPL30041-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
Zishan Gao-1087025
SENIOR SCHOOL SECTION MODEL
Studio No.12-Tutor: Rosalyna Wee
ABPL30041-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
ABPL30041-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
Zishan Gao-1087025
Zishan Gao-1087025
Studio No.12-Tutor: Rosalyna Wee
Studio No.12-Tutor: Rosalyna Wee
Cladding Details
ABPL30041-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
Zishan Gao-1087025
Studio No.12-Tutor: Rosalyna Wee
Sunshade hood detail
and cladding connection detailing
flashing, sarking, brick tie
Internal rondo steel stud wall structure: stud support above door frame
Internal rondo steel stud wall structure: window frame; stud wall with insulation prevent heat or sound. Suspended Ceiling Steel from
Flashing cut follow the roof sheet and bitumen strip used to prevent potential air, water and moisture entry. Waterproofing
Brick wall and cladding connection detailing
Brick wall
Weep holes, flashing, sarking, brick tie
Internal rondo steel stud wall structure: stud support above door frame
Internal rondo steel stud wall structure: stud support above window frame; stud wall with insulation prevent heat or sound.
Parapet waterproofing Detailing
Aluminium window frame with thermal break Thermal break between flashing and window head to stop heat transfer through metal.
Sub sill with weep holes and drainage Drainage and weep hole move out the water and double glazing reduce heat lose and gain and noise. Flashing prevent water form entering the wall cavity
The mask breaks down into small pieces of microplastic which reminds me of a whale fall. When a dead whale carcass sinks to the bottom of the sea, its massive body cannot be quickly broken down by scavengers, so it goes through different stages of decomposition to provide a food source for other marine life for hundreds of years, promoting ecological source. The process of “break down” of the whale fall from the whole organism and becoming a nutrient for seafloor organisms inspired me of the process of microplastic pollution moving from land and spreading to the ocean along with ocean currents throughout the Earth’s marine ecology. By quantifying this process, I wanted to show the problem of marine pollution today. The main form of the stool resembles the tail of a whale, which falls into the ocean. The whaleshaped stool is topped with an enlarged face mask cushion, which symbolizes the marine life trapped by the microplastics that enter the sea.
WHALE FALL STOOL
Zishan Gao
