YUHAN BIAN
RENOVATION OF SPACE WORK SAMPLE selected works
2014-2017
H17, Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104 yuhanb@upenn.edu (+1)267-353-6591
Yuhan Bian, yuhanb@upenn.edu
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YUHAN BIAN
H28, 3701 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104 Email: yuhanb@upenn.edu Tel: (+1) 267-353-6591 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuhanbian/
About
Experience
·7 years of academic training and 1 year of professional experience in architectural field with strategic problem-solving design ability as well as the proficiency in the use of design software;
Loudoun Gateway | Collabrated with architects by 3D modeling design options and producing interior renderings. Recreational projects marketing program | Optimized recreational projects' floor plans and siteplans graphically in AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Photoshop.
·Experience of using Revit throughout the design process in a professional environment as well as award-winning modeling skill, drawing precision and clarity of presentation proven in design competition; ·Strong willingness of pursuit of LEED credentials with LEED Green Associate Certificate; ·Interest in renovation on existing development and design proposals lead to architectural transformation that elevates human experience and spatial strategy that tackles with urban issues.
Skills
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Editing / Graphic Adobe Creative Suites Microsoft Office
Visualization
V-ray Keyshot 3ds Max Unreal Engine Lumion Maxwell Kerkythea
Production 3D printing Laser cutting Automake123D
Analysis
Ecotect
Language
Mandarin English
Intern, Architectural Design and Research Institute, Harbin | 09/2015-01/2016
Natural History Museum of Inner Mongolia| Created 3D models with Rhinoceros and floor plan drawings in AutoCAD. Zhengzhou Art Museum | Contributed to bidding process by fabricating physical models, preparing presentation diagrams, producing preliminary construction drawings.
Education University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA | 08/2016-12/2017
Master of Science in Design -Design of a transportation and distribution complex was published in "Pressing Matters 6", a collection of PennDesign students' work for excellence in design studio. -Extensive projects of furniture deisgn, product design, VR architecture visualization and research in real estate development.
Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China | 09/2011-07/2016
Bachelor of Architecture -Fundamental design and construction coursework with workshops with Sheffield University and architectural firm, graduating in the top class
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan | 09/2014-01/2015
Drawing / Modeling
Rhinoceros SketchUP AutoCAD Revit Maya Grasshopper Zbrush
Architectural Intern, Hughes Group Architects, D.C. | 06/2017-08/2017
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Exchange student -Independent research and design of historical building renovation received the top grade in design studio.
Scholarships & Awards Revit Cup Architecture Contest for National Undergraduates | 07/2014
Third prize recipient of a design competition for teaching building of architecture school required Revit modeling and analyzing skill. As a team leader, responsible for schematic design, chief plan design, drawings, and structure design.
“Sunny Students” Construction Festival for Undergraduates | 05/2012
Won the Second place in a competition challenging skills of designing and constructing structure in real world scale with single material. As a team member, responsible for concept development, structure solution and construction.
People Scholarship | 2011, 2013, 2014
Continuous recipient of scholarship which is awarded to top class of students each academic year for excellence in academic record.
Publish OFFICE 3.0：the Next Working Space | 2015
Contributed to the research report of case study, interpreated history of office development by diagrams and translated reference materials from English to Chinese .
Volunteer and Other Aactivities Manager of Pennsylvania Chinese Basketball Association | 2017-2018
Managed assets and routine affairs, assisted team winning several prizes in East League
Minister of HIT International Communication Association | 2011-2013
Volunteered and organized Model UN at HIT, assisted foreign professors holding lectures at HIT and brought about activities related to English study.
CONTENT 5
Project 1 URBAN FARM
Orban design, 2017.12, group/academic
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Project 2 INFINITE FLANEUR
Transportation and distribution complex design, 2017.4, group/academic
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Project 3 CATALYST OF CITY MEMORY
Residential building renovation, 2015.6, personal/competition
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Project 4 101 LIFE STYLES OF TAIWAN
Historical building preservation and renovation, 2015.1, personal/academic
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Project 5 UNDEFINEDED
Office design, 2015.4, personal/academic
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Project 6 THREE IDENTITIES Renovation design, 2014.11, personal/academic
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Project 7 SPADE TRADER
High-rise building design, 2016.12, Group/academic
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Selected professional work`
LOUDOUN GATEWAY NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF INNER MONGOLIA ZHENGZHOU ART MUSEUM
Yuhan Bian, yuhanb@upenn.edu
[URBAN FARM] Santa Monica Freeway Cap
Description: By 2050, the world population will reach 9,3 million. In the context of limited land, water scarcity and land depletion, the aim is to create a prototype that holds the potential to transform how we produce, relate and consume food. The demand for high yield production within limited constrains of territory makes vertical farm a feasible endeavor in the near future, both technically and financially.
Location: Santa Monica, CA Work Type: Academic Critic : Thom Mayne, Keshav Ramaswaki Duration: 2017/9 —2017/12
Northeast
Northeast
North of Montana
URBAN FARM SYSTEMS ADVANTAGES
North of Montana
Mid-City Neiborhood
compared to traditional farming
Mid-City Neiborhood
Wilshire Montana
Wilshire Montana
LAND 12% space needed
Sunset Park
Sunset Park
Downtown
WATER 10% water usage
Downtown Pico
Pico
Ocean Park
YIELD X5-10 more production
stop and go slow moderate
Proposed Distribution
open market grocery restaurant
In 2050, 80% of population live in cities. World population rises to 9.7 billion while argricultural land will decrease 6%.
Ocean Park
Site
Site
Santa Monica’s population will reach 114,572 by 2050. As 100% food supply of Santa Monica is imported and creates high volume of pollution an waste, alternative food production system is needed.
Neiborhood Distribution
Truck Distribution FOOD WASTE
With proposed urban farm system, 87% of Santa Minica is within 10 mins-walk food distribution chain.
PROGRAM PROPOSAL
AREA DISTRIBUTION
Food Processing Community Activity
Hydroponic Distrubution Aeroponic Aquaponic
GREEN SPACE
989,000 sqf
Administritive Research Lab Parking
Administritive
53.3%
Green Space
Pedestrian Way
Market Museum Experience Center Market Restaurant
URBAN FARMING
Shuttle Lane
378,000 sqf
20.4%
Bike Route
20 th st 3.0%
17 th st 4.0%
14 th st
11 th st
5.5%
PRODUCTION
55,510 sqf
DISTRIBUTION
75,810 sqf
COMMERCIAL
101,990 sqf
LEARNING
143,500 sqf
RESEARCH
112,000 sqf
7.7%
6.4%
Lincoln Blvd Total Built Area Total Site Area
866,810 sqf 2,000,000 sqf
4 th st
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1600 ft
1200 ft
17th St
14th St
11th St
Lincoln Blvd
4th St
Ocean Ave
1240 ft
20th st
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URBAN FARM MASTER PLAN 1200 ft
1200 ft
1200 ft
SS _0 1
MARKET & RESTAURANT
SS_03
SS_02
EXPERIENCE CENTER
Olympic Blvd
MUSEUM MARKET
FARM
FARM FARM
PARKING RESEARCH STAFF FOOD HALL
LEARNING
FARM
MUSEUM+EXPERIENCE CENTER
FARM+DISTRIBUTION CENTER
RESEARCH LAB
36
32
18
20th st
17th St
14th St
11th St
Lincoln Blvd
4th St
Ocean Ave
I-10 HWY
ft
ft
ft
18
44
ft
ft 44
34
ft
ft
38 93
ft
ft
40
50
SHORT SECTION 01
ft
1’ = 1/8”
STUDENT NAME / STUDENT NAME / STUDENT NAME
ft
36
ft
PROJECT TITLE
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[INFINITE FLANEUR] Description:
Hyperloop station, distribution and manufacturing complex
The total project area is approximately 4000 m2 GFA. The terminal will be incorporated into the planned “Compass” development, within the Medini Town Centre’s International Finance Cluster. Participants will strategise the location and scenario in which the terminal is integrated within this development which includes office, retail, parks, cafes and lakes.
Location: Malysia Work Type: Academic Critic : Robert Staurt-Smith Duration: 2017/1 —2017/4
CONTROL CENTER IN HYPERLOOP STATION
CONVEYER SYSTEM IN MANUFACTURING CENTER
AMAZON’S NEW MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSIT CENTRE • Hyperloop transportation terminal • Hyperloop tube infrastructure
Pod parking
• On-demand Manufacturing Centre
Apartment
Hyperloop tube
• Airship loading bay • Amazon Airship
Pod
Small airship
Balcony
Large airship
Robotic arm Kiva Material conveyor
3D printer
Hyperloop Capsule Hyperloop tube Pod for cargo Pod for human
Retail Platform
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GROUND LEVEL PLAN
HYPERLOOP STATION LEVEL PLAN
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[CATALYST OF CITY MEMORY] Residential building renovation
Location: HongKong, China Work Type: Group, Competition Tutor: Prof. Liu Daping, Prof. Luo Peng Duration: 2015/4 —2015/6
CATALYST FOR CITY MEMORY CONSERVATION
Description: Coping with the rapid development of cities, the old urban area is swallowed and the tranditional cultures are lost gradually. For one thing, residents need advanced facilities in daily life, for another thing, they miss the old life-style and the neighbourhood vibe. So catalytic space is built next to the old balconies to conserve the city memory and offer open space for recreation. It is a vertical courtyard which will recall citizens the belonging sense of community and the friendly relationship between neighbours. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORIGINAL BUILDING AND NEW DESIGN
Enjoy the community With high density of population in HongKong,space for community attachment plays significant part in residents’ life.
Connection and terrace
No yards for fun
Residents call for the original memory of city life,with the lack of public space
The original balconies could be used and expanded as public space.
Circulation
Function space
SCENES OF LIFE IN THE CATALYTIC SPACES
Lose the city history
Enjoy the new community
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DESIGN PROCESS
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FLOOR PLAN
1 Courtyard Space
2 Reflection
3 New Yard Space
4 Connection
5 Outcome
RECONSTRUCTION & CONSERVATION
INTERIOR RENDERING
Residence in 1980s
Original Balcony
Function Space
NEW FACADE OF RESIDENCE Curtain Wall
Expanded Balcony
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[101 LIFESTYLES OF TAIWAN] Transformation from shopping mall to museum
Location: Tainan, Taiwan Work Type: Personal, Academic Completion Time: 2015,1 Tutor: Ming-Hsiu Su
Description: Hayashi Department Store is a historical building in Tainan, Taiwan. The government spends years repairing it and brings it to life. The building after restoration is praised for the respect to original style. It looks like exactly the same as that looks like 80 years ago. However, if rebuild it in a contrary way, what will it be? The old building will transform to a museum of city memory. Except form the original façade, all interior spaces will be changed, reminding citizens of representative images of Taiwan, such as night market, narrow street houses, illegal buildings, mountain town in Jiufen and 7-11 convenience stores. All those spaces are reconstructed in a way I construe. This is a museum of metaphor, consisting of different types of spaces that can recall people’s memories about old cities and old lifestyles.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES: ICONIC TAIWANESE ARCHITECTURE
Hayashi department store
Street house
Arcade
Seven-eleven
Night market
PROPOSAL
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PROPOSED DESIGN: physical model
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"Night market"
"Arcade"
"Seven-eleven"
"Street house"
"Collective platforms"
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1.TAIWAN STREET HOUSE: reflection of taiwanese citizens' living style current prototype
analysis diagram
characteristics of street house
convert direction
visualize elements in model
proposed design
He-hsing blanket shop
Zheng’s house
store, paito and living space array in order
Miaozhu’s house
patio L
rain shelter display front door
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AR
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Dentist’s clinic
various space orders in modern street house
roofs undulate
section
light passes through patio
lighting through patios in real cases
2. 7-11: CONVENIENCE STORE: service for every routine demand current prototype
activities happen in convenience store
convert various scenes into mobius strip
visualize elements
proposed design
recieve and send delieveries
buy groceries
book tickets of train, cinema and concert
eating lunch
Convenience store is small, but its function is complex, almost has infinite influences on daily life. Its inclusivity is similiar with mobius strip, containing everything and blur boundaries and areas
drawing money
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3. DISTANCE BETWEEN COLLECTIVE PLATFORMSďźšProduct of profit-oriented real estate development in 1980S current prototype
current situation
analysis diagram
element abstraction
visualize elements in model
proposed design
1200
the distance between apartments is below the criterion
visualize gaps
residents' view communicate with neighbours
visualize eye contacts
windows in gaps restrict lighting, also frame life scenes
visualize the frames of life scenes
4.NIGHT MARKET: unique form of night life in Taiwan current prototype
current situation
elements abstraction
elements abstraction
proposed design
sparkling lights and waving labels are noticeable factors in night market
paths organize the plan logic of night market
5.SEMI-OUTDOOR SPACE- ARCADE: adaptation to tropical climate
indoor space
interface
outdoor space
indoor space is relatively close
interface connects indoor and outdoor
outdoor space is relatively open
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[UNDEFINED] Wework office prototype
Location: Beijing, China Work Type: Group, Academic Completion Time: 2015,4 Tutor: Kangshuo Tang(MAT Office), Jianfei Dong
HOUSING
OFFICE commuters
Description: In the fact that remote commute lower the efficiency of commuters and people will be able to communicate mainly through the Internet, the residential areas where its employees live in may distribute in big corporations. So I invented a prototype of living and working in future, that is, people live in the units inside the building and work in open areas defined by pillars. Pillars,instead of walls, do not define any fuctions or limits,blur the outside&inside spaces so as to break the rough limit and make the space flowThe whole building is a community. Different groups of people could communicate with each other. With a changeable curtain system, users of the space can define privation or public on their own.
HOUSING
OFFICE
OFFICE HOUSING
HOUSING
OFFICE
HOUSING
DESIGN STRATEGY
Field
Human activities appear
Activities have radiations
Pillars define outside&inside
Conventional office space comfined users' activities by wired device and fixed panels.
Office space in 2030, there is no fixed office location. Space's definition is vague. Space is defined by what activity user tends to take.
Wo r k e r s o f d i f f e r e n t profession have the opportunity to communicate positively.
Fu r n i t u r e s c o o p e r a t e with space,people can achieve the "psychologically"natural condition.
FUTURE SCENARIO
2030, an apartment inhabited by people in different occupations.
A variety of professionals work in this unit of both office and residence.
Mobile office equipments are so handy that people are able to get rid of intervention of office equipments to human activities.
PHYSICAL MODELS
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FLOOR PLAN
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AXONIMETRIC DRAWING
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[THREE IDENTITIES] Police domitory renovated to artist's studio
Location: Douliu, Taiwan Work Type: Personal, Academic Completion Time: 2014,10 Tutor: Ming-Hsiu Su Before
Description: Douliu locates in middle of Taiwan, with a small population. The site is used to be police officers’ d o r m i t o r y. B u t n o w i t i s a b a n d o n e d a n d i s surrounded by weeds. The goal of the project is to renovate it to a studio&gallery of artists. I chose glove puppetry a topic to develop because glove puppetry in Douliu City is the most orthodox. I consider it as a representative image of local culture. As a performer, artists have three types of inner thoughts: one shows as the puppet, one acts as the player, and the other one is the artist himself. So we wanted to use three solitary “boxes” to represent 3 characters. Each one is a “stage” that has specific individuality. This project conveys an conception: renovation or localization is not only about copying styles of local buildings, using local materials, but also is about help people better understand local culture.
After
ACTIVITIES [Stage]=stairs+exhibition space
[Backstage]=studio+living room
Theatre
[Audience seat]=exhibition room
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Physical model: backyard, puppet show theatre
Physical model: entrance, exhibition room
RENOVATION PROCESS
1. Origional floor plan(first floor).
4. New components of [audience seat], [stage] and [back stage].
2. Tear down fence. Substract certain volume.
5. Combination of the old and the new.
3. Remove original partition+remained part of original building.
6. Add garden, theatre and enclosure.
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[SPEED TRADER] High-rise building design
Location: Manhattan, New York Work Type: Group, Academic Completion Time: 2016,12 Tutor: Ali Rahim
Yuhan Bian, yuhanb@upenn.edu
Description: The current distance between financial headquarters in Manhattan and their data centers in New Jersey is near 33 miles- 275 microseconds-. A long distance where the investment is at risk due to the speed of connection, and possible hacker attacks. How could we increase the speed of execution, while protecting the financial data? The ‘Speed-Trader’ is a High Frequency Trading Data Center in the hearth of Midtown, New York, capable of reducing the latency by 272 microseconds through the proximity between infrastructure and financial headquarters, generating an additional profit of 27 million dollars per year.
SECTION
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FLOOR PLAN
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[SELECTED PROFESSIONAL WORKS] ZHENGZHOU ART MUSEUM Scope: 3D modelling(Rhinoceros), proposal drawing(AutoCAD), rendering post-production(Photoshop, Illustrator)
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF INNER MONGOLIA Scope: Conceptual design development, Physical model, 3D modelling(Rhinoceros), diagrams(Rhinoceros&Illustrator)
LOUDOUN GATEWAY Scope: 3D modelling(SketchUp), site model remaking, interior design, rendering(Vray)
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