Portfolio_曹記嘉 Chi-Chia Tsao by Giga Tsao

MIXTURE MEDIATOR and the COLLECTIVE PRESENCE

INTERNSHIP SOU FUJIMOTO ARCHITECTS 藤本壯介建築設計事務所 , Tokyo, Japan Full Time Intern 2016. 08 - 2017. 02 Bamseom Bay Invited competition, South Korea _ Conducted in design proposals, architectural drawings, strucutral 3D modeling and analysis diagrams _ Participated in design and structure meetings with design team and strucutral consultants _ Prepared presentation materials and layouts

I 曹記嘉G GA Chi-Chia Tsao

321 Art Village Pavillian, Tainan, Taiwan _ Translation of International Documents and Meetings _ Conducted in design proposals, analysis and 3D modeling of the recycled exsisting local metal window mesh as the main design concept, construction detail drawing, 3D modeling _ Meeting with structral and lighting consultants _ Developed the paving system and construction details _ Supervised the constrction site (after the term of the internship)

INFO email | ct626 @ cornell.edu cell | +1 607-327-2213 location | Ithaca, NY, USA Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

EDUCATION CORNELL UNIVERSITY, MS. ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, USA, 06. 2022 - 12. 2023 NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE, TAIWAN, 09. 2013 - 06. 2018

AWARDS _2021 Modular Home International Design Competition - Honorable Mentioned _2019 Hong Kong Institute of Architects Cross-Strait Architectural Design - Gold Award _2018 IEAGD. International Exhibition of Architecture Graduation Design - Final Exhibitor _2016 She-Zi Renovation Student Competition - Honorable Mentioned _2016 Taiwan Air Force Innovation Base Renovation Competition - Imagination Excellence

SKILLS AutoCAD Revit Rhinoceros V-Ray SketchUp Enscape Lumion QGIS

Adobe Series: Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Premiere

Physical Model Wood Crafting

Museum of 20th Century Art in Berlin international competition, Berlin, Germany _ Participated into site analysis and urban context review _ Conducted in 3D modeling, perspective drawings, architectural diagrams and rendering _ Analysised art works that will be exhibited in the museum and integrated them with adjustment of the architecture proposal _ Prepared presentation materials and layouts Fu Chun River Design Village Resorts, Tonglu, China _ Conducted in volumn studies, 3D modeling, perspective drawings, architectural drawings, diagrams and rendering _ Studied the local material "yellow earth" and housing types as the main design approach _ Developed the color project for the whole planned area Mirrored Gardens / Vitamin Creative Space, Guangzhou, China _ Developed the buliding volumn and panning strategy _ Conducted in design proposals, 3D modeling, architectural drawings (plans and sections), detail design of connection of containers and roof sections _ Developed the color project for the planned area Tokyo Designers' Week Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan _ Archived the data and study models of the office as part of the exhibition material _ Exhibition setting, Planning of exhibiting works and layouts Fieldevo Design Studio 境衍設計 , Taipei, Taiwan Summer Intern 2016. 07 Entrance Pavillian World Flora EXPO 2018, Taichung, Taiwan _ 3D modeling, physical model making Pavillion of Huang Hsiang Construction Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan _ Site observation, detail drawing, 3D modeling, physical model making, meeting with structural consultants A+B Architecture 邱文傑建築師事務所 , Taipei, Taiwan Summer Intern 2015. 07 - 08 Christian Mountain Children's Home, Liugui, Taiwan _ Design proposal, detail drawing, model making

Taipei, Taiwan

EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THC ARTECH 鄭采和建築師事務所 , Taipei+Touyuan, Taiwan Architectural Designer 2020. 01 - 2021. 06 Urban Planning and Landscape Design of Taoyuan High Speed Rail and Art Museum Nearby Area, Taoyuan, Taiwan _ Official document works and presentation materials preparation _ Participated in meetings with client (Dept. Urban development + Office of public construction, Toayuan city government), traffic consultants, landscape consultants, lighting consultants, architect office of the Art museum main building (Riken Yamamoto Architects+Joe Shih Architects) and the construction company _ Analysised and integrated the urban datas including popularity, traffic system, real estate..., into design strategy and proposals _ Conducted in rennovation plan of road design with universal design thinking about pedestrian, bike lane and paving system _ Construction drawings and detail development of the road design and street corner plaza design _ Developed the design of public furnitures including urban bike racks, seats and wayfinders _ Animation for design explaination of the whole planned area Bao Ding Residencial Interior Project, Taoyuan, Taiwan _ Project designer: Implement the project from the very begining _ Established the standard drawing system of every required drawing in an interior design project _ Conducted in design proposlas, budjet arrangment, communication with every cooperated builder(plumber, electrician, masonry, cement worker, carpenter... ), meeting with product providers Open Green Taipei 2.0, Taipei, Taiwan _ Participated into site analysis and urban context review _ Conducted in 3D modeling, perspective drawings, architectural diagrams and rendering _ Participated in meetings and activities with local residence and the supporting government, convincing them with design proposals and budject _ Negociated with the building company for our custmized design of urban furnitures - bike racks X-SITE competition of Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taipei, Taiwan _ Project designer: Implement the project to detail phase _ Conducted in drawings of design proposals, structural analysis, perspectives and construcion details _ Participated into meetings with lighting consultant (as the vital point of the design) _ Prepared presentation materials and layouts

WORKSHOP Way to School - Urban thinking cake workshop for junior high students in Taoyuan, Taoyuan, Taiwan Curatorial team + Instructor, 2021. 10 - 11 Designing Resiliance in Asia International Competition + Symposium, Tainan, Taiwan Curatorial team, 2019. 07 Made in Taiwan International Workshop, KMUTT and NCKU Curating Manager, 2018. 12 Event Space, Architecture x Python programming, Tainan, Taiwan Curating Manager, 2018. 09 Structure International Workshop , Tainan, Taiwan Paticipant, 2016. 03-04 Alvar Aalto International Workshop with Finland, Tainan, Taiwan Paticipant, 2016. 02 NCKU Archi Camp, Tainan, Taiwan Curatorial team, 2015. 07 EXHIBITION IEAGD International Exhibition of Architecture Graduation Design, Yilan, Taiwan Exhibitor, 2018. 08 - 10 NCKU Architecture Graduation Show, Taipei+Tainan, Taiwan Curating Manager, 2018. 07 - 09 Research and Construction, Academy X Workstation - Towards a Critical Practice, Taichung, Taiwan Curatorial team, 2017. 06 - 07 Tokyo Designers Week, Tokyo, Japan Exhibitor Assistant, 2016. 10 Alvar Aalto Classic Housing Model Exhibition, Tainan, Taiwan Curatorial team, 2016 PUBLICATION Taoyuan Hign Speed Rail and Art Museum Nearby Area Urban Design and Planning - Final Report Editor, 2021 TAIDI - Taoyuan Community, online essays and interview of local cultures and traditions Writer + Interviewer +Editor, 2020 Design Resilience in Asia 2019 Associate Editor, 2019

Taidi - Taoyuan Community and social engagement project, Multi-sites in Taoyuan, Taiwan _ Site visiting and analysis _ Communicated with local residents and groups about the cultrual development and redefinition of traditions _ Held events about social engagement on local spots _ Reported and publicated interview and content of local traditions and cultrues both online and physical publication

Architectural Succession Taiwan Architecture Magazine Vol. 279 Content Enbodied, 2018

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CENTER of NCKU, Tainan, Taiwan Architectural Project Assistant 2018. 08 - 2019. 08 Shalun Future Plan Urban Planning for Shalun Smart, Circular, and Ecological City _ Project Assistant and researcher Designing Resilience in Asia International Competition+Symposium _ Event and Exhibition Curatorial Manager Teaching Assistant for Thesis Design(5th year) and selected studios(4th year)

Weather x Weathered, 7 Houses, 7 Ideas, 7 Images, 7 Drawings Associate Editor, 2016

NCKU 106 Architecture Thesis Project Review Content Enbodied, 2018 Design Amusement Park - Research Report Associate Editor, 2017

_2013-Present Football/ Captain of Men's Football team, NCKU Arch 2014-2016 _2012-Present Guitar _2012-Present Mountain Climbing in local group

Curriculum Vitae

EXTRACURRICULAR & INTERESTS

PREFACE

Mixture, Mediator, and the Collective Presence My exploration of the interplay between architecture, landscape, and urbanism was ignited within my hometown of Taiwan. Taiwan's landscape is a mosaic of diverse scales of artificial and natural elements, rendering it an intricate terrain for exploration, particularly from the architectural vantage point. This island has served as a crucible for cultivating in me a profound reverence for the intricate relationship that exists between architecture and its interconnection with society, politics, culture, and, notably, the environment. In this context, I've come to perceive myself as a mediator, endeavoring to harmoniously amalgamate these multifarious elements, diligently seeking cues within this intricate amalgamation with the intent of engendering innovation. From my perspective, this amalgamation should be construed as an inexorable fusion of historical essence, cultural traditions, and the very soil upon which we tread. Whether this leads to the creation of novel architectural designs or the embrace of innovative approaches, architects are frequently inclined to reference the past. It is paramount to acknowledge that the sole avenue to the authentic preservation and assimilation of historical lessons is through the cultivation of a contemporary architectural perspective. I have coined the term "collective presence" to encapsulate this amalgamation, proffering it as a strategic avenue for contemporary architects to transcend the repercussions of globalization. Within the Taiwanese milieu, it is not an uncommon occurrence to encounter an urban landscape devoid of meticulous planning, resulting in an environment marked by its disarray. Nevertheless, within this tumultuous milieu, one can discern the effervescent dynamism emanating from a city characterized by ceaseless evolution, rooted in a foundation of layered historical strata. Paradoxically, this dynamism renders it impractical to adhere to the principles of modernism in the pursuit of a 'proper spatial' design. Confronted with the intricate tapestry of modern architectural, urban, and landscape contexts, I am inclined to interpret "collective presence" as an avenue to perpetuate the essence of a locale and its cultural heritage into the future. This is actualized through the establishment of guiding principles, a dialectic exchange with the surrounding environment, and the intrinsic symbiosis between humanity and the spatial context. My emphasis on public engagement, history, environmental considerations, and the ethical underpinnings of architectural design holds pivotal importance in my architectural philosophy. It ultimately engenders critical architecture, representing the aesthetic ethos of architecture itself. My journey has entailed a relentless pursuit of an equilibrium within this intricate confluence, compelling me to define my distinct architectural principles throughout the course of the diverse projects showcased within this portfolio.

Every project selected here represents a MIXTURE that is essencial for modern architects from my point of view. I repond those mixtures as a mediator with architectural and urban design. _Architectural Succession (file.01) was designed to reach the balance between human and natural needs. As the mixture of artificial and natural facts. _Regionalsim Now: How We Land Genuinely? (file.02) is a post-graduate thesis research project addressing the question of how architects engage with cultural others. Starting from critics on Regionalism and the history of participatory design, the research integrates contemporary ethnographic field methods and modernology documentation established by Wajiro Kon into architectural field by working with local tribal people and engaging the issue of urban indigenous settlement. _Weather X Weathered (file.03) is an experimental housing project in which I looked back to my inner thoughts systematically as the design discipline, tried to link human sense with exterior climate and presented both structurally and spiritually. _Ground Floor (file.04) is a puzzle game of a set of parallel spaces including a circle within a square scrutinizes the relationship between relative distance and physical interaction: where two intersect without interacting, where rationality coexists with wildness. _Planning of Taoyuan HSR and Art Museum nearby Area (file.05) was an urban planning project assigned from government. As the mixture of design, local people, policies, constructions... and every practical issue contains in urban plan. _After the Monument (file.06) is a cross-discipline community engagement project blending in archaeology, anthroplogy and architecture with the collaboration with a local church in Ithaca. The participatory process has been dedicated to make history roll off the pages into students’ lived experiences.” _KAO - PUÊ (file.07) focused on the living problems in Taiwan's urban area and respond with a modular and tectonic construction system to adapt to exisiting local building types. As the mixture of urban expansion, living issues and tectonic thinking.

PA R T I C I PATO R Y

SENSING

LIVING

ISSUE

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

T E C T O N I C

CROSS DISCIPLINE

THEORY BUILDING

N AT U R A L FA C T S

SENSING IN SPACE

URBAN EXPANSION

URBAN DESIGN

PEOPLE'S WILL

U R B A N FA C T S

N A R R AT I V E

INNER DISCIPLINE

TRAFFIC

SOCIALOLOGY

SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT

ARCHAEOLOGY POLICY

ETHNOGRAPHY

COMMUNITY

RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

INNER DISCIPLINE

LAND

RESEARCH BASED

A R T I F I C I A L FA C T S

ENVIRONMENT

INDEX

MIXTURES / Select Projects _06. File 01. Architecture Sucession _20. File 02. Regionalism Now: How We Land Genuinely? Architectural Ethnography in an Urban Indigenous Settlement _32. File 03. Weather X Weathered House of Extremum _42. File 04. Ground Floor House NO. 6 _48. File 05. Taoyuan High Speed Rail station and the Art Museum Nearby area Urban planning of Quing Pu, the future international art base of Taiwan _56. File 06. After the Monument Unearthing the Underground Railroad _62. File 07. KAO - PUÊ Construction, Communication, and Celebration APPENDIX _58. Publication _60. Exhibition _64. Educational Program _67. Symposium _68. Installation _70. Photagraphy _74. Curriculum Vitae

YEAR 5. THESIS DESIGN PROJECT

File. 01

Architecture Succession How might architecture shed its cloak of seperator and instead emerge as a mediator, bridging the chasm between human and the tender embrace of nature? Site|Dayuanshan Forestry Farm, Yilan Instructor| Chun-Kai, Fang _2018 IEAGD - Final Exhibitor _2019 HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design - Gold Award _FORESTRY _SUCCESSION _HUMAN SETTELMENT _PORTABLE CONSTRUCTION _LAND DIGESTION SYSTEM

At the designated forest thinning site, I endeavored to establish a land-digestion system.

INDIVISUAL WORK. 2017-18

Through the strategic placement of vertical structures, a certain degree of flexibility was introduced into the creation of these spaces. Lightweight constructions fostered activities within the area, enhancing the mobility of loggers amidst the forests. Humans draw what they need from nature while maintaining a sense of reverence for our Mother Nature. My efforts in logging and mountaineering aim to rectify the imbalanced rapport between humanity and the environment, transforming architecture from a divider into a mediator for the harmonious integration of people and nature.

Throughout history, architecture has consistently existed as an interface between humanity and the natural world. Over time, conversations have revolved around terms such as ‘transparency’ and ‘blur,’ but I believe it is now time for us to transcend the confines of discussing ‘boundaries’ and instead contemplate how architecture can serve as a “Medium” to blend humanity and the environment. People engage in various activities in the mountains, from hunting to collecting water, picking fruits, and logging trees for building shelters. We are all born in the lap of nature and nurtured by it. This mutual relationship is underpinned by a delicate balance of supply and demand, with industry playing a vital role in maintaining this equilibrium.

ARCHITECTURE SUCCESSION

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Plant Trees, Plant Spaces The Balanced Instability In my exploration of forests, both natural and man-made, I have encountered numerous types of spaces that emerge gradually and organically as the forest evolves. This natural progression is what we refer to as "succession."

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Based on my research, I firmly believe that the process of forest succession unveils the underlying logic of spatial construction. While the formation of forests may appear haphazard, the distribution of plants and the habitats of animals strictly adhere to hidden rules. Even minor disturbances can delicately alter the state of the forest. This relationship bears a striking resemblance to the dynamics of buildings and space. Just as a wall, a column, or even a chair defines the flow of spaces in its own distinctive manner. I call this a “Stable Balance of Constant Pursuit of Instability.”

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_Fig.1 The Balanced Instability

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Luo Dong Township Taiwan Forestry Base (Timber Pond)

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Tuchang Station (End of Forestry Rail)

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Da Yuan Workstation (Currently Abandoned)

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Mountaineering Sites Artificial Forest Area (Planned Thinning Process) Old Forestry Workstation Logging/ Mountaineering Route

Tai Ping Mountain Area Nan’ao North River (Water Intake Spot)

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Forestry as the Land Digestion System and the Revival of a City The Yilan Dayuanshan forest farm has historical ties to the Taipingshan forest farm, which played a central role in forestry development during the Japanese occupation period.

The transportation between various forestry locations in Dayuanshan used to be facilitated by old forestry railways and ropeways. The Dayuanshan workstation, situated in the heart of the mountains at an altitude of approximately 1200 meters above sea level, served as

In alignment with the Taiwan Forestry Rehabilitation Plan, I endeavored to create a land-digestion system. The forest thinning process requires loggers to transition between different forestry farms every 2-3 years, serving as a tangible manifestation of the interplay between human activities and nature. The workstation undertakes the entire logging process, encompassing decomposition, storage, and other functions such as unloading wooden sheds, warehouses, log slides, and rainwater collection. By restoring existing structures and creating adaptable spaces, we aimed to fulfill the requirements of both workers and mountaineers.

ARCHITECTURE SUCCESSION

In 1982, the forest industry was prohibited. After a hiatus of 30 years, the government has initiated plans to revive forestry. The first step involves a process known as “thinning,” where logging is carried out to replace it with trees that offer superior environmental and economic benefits.

a residence for workers who lived there for most of their lives. Consequently, a school and a community center were established within this small settlement.

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Our journey began at the HanXi village, where we typically needed to arrive a day in advance of our ascent. This was the only way to ensure that we reached our destination before nightfall. However, a significant challenge we encountered was the absence of suitable public spaces for both climbers and residents in the village.

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_Fig.11 Structure Section of Wooden Bridge

PROCESS SPACE FOR CARRING ROUTE

SECURITY HEIGHT : above 3.0 m

WORKING SESSION

Roof redesign - Rainwater collecting

CROSSING SECTION

CABLE CONNE

above 3.6 m

1.5 m 17

8 FORESTRY WORK START

CARG HEIGH

2 CARGO PLATFORMS

MOUNTAINEERS ARRIVAL

L Tent System

PRIMEVAL FOREST

Sub Column

TAIWAN

REM COOLGUY

Sub Column

Main Column

Cable Transporting System

MOUNTAINEERING AREA

0.4 - 1.5 m Grove cluster 6 - 12 m Mixed Mesophytic Forest PRESERVATION

FORESTRY WORKING AREA

Shelter Providing

Staying overnight - Da Yuan School remains Mountaineers should arrive before 5 pm (Before the Dark)

Logging Group Investigation Team/ 4 people - Carin

Logging Team/ 20-30 people - Pick a Collecting Team/ 20 people - Transp

Water Collecting Tent. Fire

At Night Activities - Interaction with workers Star Night

MOUNTAINEER AREA

INTERACTION PLATF SHADING AREA STONE BLOCKING

Migration between the forest farm in the mount 5 years a term. POR

_Fig.12 Section and Diagrams of Forestry Workstation Area

Given the inherent challenges of mountain terrain, all transportation activities heavily relied on an oversized logging column system. These columns not only served as central hubs in the forest farm but also held deep spiritual significance.

Site3. Dayuan Forestry Workstation

I leveraged this transportation system and reimagined several vertical elements of varying scales, reorganizing them for different purposes to craft distinct spaces. By strategically placing these vertical elements initially meant for forestry, we added flexibility to create versatile spaces. Lightweight constructions encouraged activities and eased loggers' movements. Their structural integration into the main collecting column imbued it with structural, spiritual, and symbolic significance.

Artificial Forest

Main Column

Working Studio/ Warehouse Collecting Cable Pattern in the forest farm

TransportingTrail Unloading Platform

TRACK SYSTEM

STONE LAYER

Local method dealing with hill slides

Gathering Platform/ Watercollecting

GO TRUCK HT : 3.2 m

CENTRAL SYSTEM

Temparory Staying

E WIRE ECTION

LINEAR SYSTEM

MAIN COLUMN

COLLECTING COLUMN

LOG

FORM &

ng and Recording every single tree and Cut logs porting. Loading and dividing

tain. RTABLE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM

Collecting Column

Primeval Forest

- Collecting, Transporting, Logging B

Lumberjack

- Workstation, Gear, Processing Area C Mountaineer - Overnight Staying, Fire, Water collecting, Activities and Interaction

Planned site of Forest Succession Thinning Process

50 m

_Fig.13 Plan and Section of Dayuan Workstation

ARTIFICIAL FOREST FARM 25 - 40 m Artificial Forest Cryptomeria Japonica

Timber Piller Stone Stack

Metal Joint

Trail

(Forestry Bureau)

Concrete Base

CONSERVATION

Stone Bulkhead

_Fig.15 Unloading Platform

Concrete Base Tube

17 Cable System Pulley

_Fig.16 Workstation Area

ARCHITECTURE SUCCESSION

Fig.14 Interaction Platform

SUB COLUMN

Main 集材主柱 Collection Timber Column _Main Collecting Column(15-25 (15-25m 集材作業主柱 m) height) _Transport lumber cut down in the forestry area to the workstation 將山中採伐之樹木吊掛至工作站進行 with cable卸材. system 裝材. 運材作業

_The vertical林場工作站垂直物件的結構中心 element representing the core dicipline both structuraly for construction and spiritually for lumberjacks 1/100 工寮. 倉庫

Plan and Section / Studio and warehouse

林場工寮 Forestry Working Studio _The original- 原大元工作站��屋頂�� forestry station (with collapsed roof) _Renovation 伐木工作者��與�� as the new office and working studio

木料倉庫 Warehouse 原��工�� m�之殘蹟 _Used to be -dormitory (40cm height �� concrete base remains) _Renovation 木��隔柵與框架��與�線 as warehouse with grid and frame system for ventilation and lighting

1/100 卸木棚

Unloading Platform

卸木棚 Unloading Platform 卸材. 初步處理. 分材與運材 _Platform for loading, cutting, dividing and preliminary drying _Tubes in ground for vertical steel structural 地面套管 - 垂直物件(木材. 型鋼...)-elements 空間自由度 Define spaces more flexible and portable

活動平台 Gathering Platform (merging activities)

Water 收水站 Collection (Rainwater)

- 原大元國小��壁面與屋頂損毀 _The original residence for principle of Dayuan school (roof collapsed 斜屋頂收水��過��登山者��過夜 _New roof for water collection and basic filter

屋頂 Roofs

登山暫居所 Temporary Staying (mountaineer) 1/100 收水站. 平台

Water collection & Gathering Platform

1/100 登山暫居所 Temporary Staying

- 原大元國小教室 _The original classroom of 登山者聚集. Dayuan elementary school野炊與過夜處屋頂形式定義空間使用 _Renovation as refuge mountain house for mountanieers

Divisio 木隔 Subgr /混凝 (Semi土間

Rema 混凝地面 (origin

Roof Sheathing Heat Blocking Roof Truss Roof Drainage

斜屋頂 Roof Pitched

Concrete Remained Wall 混凝土壁面斜屋頂

Pitched Roof Wooden Frame Wooden Grid

框架結構木隔柵

Remained Base

混凝土殘蹟

Wooden Slope

纜線與頂蓬 Cable & Tent Roof

Timber Storage

Concrete Remains

Vertical Structure 垂直物件定位 (Portable)

木棧板平台

Interaction收水屋頂 Platform

Water Collecting Roof Expansion

Timber Facade Grid Timber Panel (heat prevention) Insulating Layer

d) 混凝土殘蹟 Concrete Remained

頂(various functions)

Wooden Floor

on in Space

隔柵劃分空間 rade 凝土室內 -outdoor space) 間半戶外

Insulating Layer Timber Ground Beam

ains 凝土殘蹟面損毀 nal building)

Timber Pile (for portable usage) Concrete Filling Base

_Fig.17 Explosion diagram of Dayuan Workstation. Plan and Section of every space prototypes

_Fig.18 Detail Section of Warehouse and Office

The workstation oversees the complete logging process, which encompasses logging, decomposition, and storage. It includes spaces like unloading woodsheds, warehouses, logging slides, rainwater collection areas, and camping sites. By refurbishing existing structures and creating easily constructed spaces, we can fulfill the requirements of both workers and climbers.

ARCHITECTURE SUCCESSION

Concrete Ground Tube

THESIS RESEARCH PROJECT

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Regionalism Now: How We Land Genuinely? Architectural Ethnography in an Urban Indigenous Settlement in New Taipei City Site|New Taipei City, Taiwan Advisors| Lily, Chi. Anna Dietzsch _CRITICAL REGIONALSIM _PARTICIPATORY DESIGN _COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT _INDIGENOUS CULTURAL INHERITANCE _RESEARCH AND THEORY DEVELOPMENT _LANDSCAPE PLANNING

INDIVISUAL WORK. 2022-23

This thesis addresses a longstanding inquiry concerning the engagement of architects with cultural contexts. The incorporation of ethnographic field methods into architectural practice seeks to transcend the limitations inherent in singular authorial interpretations or loosely focused participatory Processes. Commencing with an exploration of (critical-) regionalism and participatory design, the focus shifts to the Nan-Jing settlement—an urban indigenous enclave in Taiwan established by the Amis people. Through research and fieldwork conducted in collaboration with local non-profit organizations and tribal groups on-site, the thesis engages ethnographic research to assess the agency of architects and to reassess contemporary perspectives on design. In this thesis, design is not positioned as the conclusive outcome of the architect’s contribution; rather, it is conceived as a dialogical medium and analytical tool for both the architect and the

community. This approach facilitates envisioning diverse possibilities and understanding their implications. For the community, design as scenario-building serves to pose unanticipated questions and elicit the imagination of alternative scenarios. The designs entailing various scales of urban agriculture proposed at the end of this thesis represents one of the potential futures cultivated through the architect’s engagement and dialogue with the local community. In essence, the agency of architects in this project lies not in proposing a prescriptive architecture to be built, but rather in bringing their expertise to scrutinize, think expansively, and collaboratively theorize “with” the individuals whom they engage.

REGIONALISM NOW: HOW WE LAND GENUINELY?

WHY ETHNOGRAPHY Ethnography, etymologically derived from “describing (graphing) the people,” transcends its literal meaning to encompass a multifaceted exploration of culture, extending even to the tangible expressions of human civilization, including architectural marvels. This intricate discipline delves into the intricate fabric of cultural phenomena, adopting the perspective of its subjects. Ethnography thus unfolds as a form of rigorous social inquiry, demanding astute observation and interpretation of participants’ behaviors within

specific social milieus, alongside an exploration of how these individuals construe their own actions. Contemporary ethnography, in its current manifestation, predominantly hinges on immersive fieldwork, notably when addressing complex issues such as ethnic identities, cultural preservation, and political quandaries. This intensive engagement necessitates an anthropologist’s profound integration into the very essence of the culture under scrutiny, submerging oneself in the daily lives of the people being studied.

“Inheriting the past thickly in the present so as to age the future.” __ Donna Haraway

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This symbiotic relationship between researcher and culture is particularly pivotal in the realm of Social and Cultural Architecture, where the centrality of human presence in spatial design is paramount. Ethnography emerges as an indispensable tool within this context, offering architects and designers invaluable insights into crafting designs that resonate with the diverse tapestry of cultural and socioeconomic values inherent to their communities.

MODERNOLOGY DOCUMENTATION 考現學民族筆記 The detailed depiction in modernology drawing is invariably linked to references to external elements and patterns of communities. However, in the past two decades, architectural ethnography has leaned towards focusing on the spatiotemporal characteristics of individual “perceptual worlds” and their relationship with the architectural environment. Tomito architecture have demonstrated both the objective and subjective aspects of public space utilization by illustrating the close relationship between users, behavior, and the environment through their profound project CASACO.

In the project, architects involved in the transformation unfold daily life events in both temporal and spatial dimensions and establish connections. This illustrates the “ecology” of this neighborhood across five stages: historical background, neighborhood formation, project conception, transformation process, and project opening. Architectural ethnography also continues the techniques of modernology drawing established by Wajiro Kon (18881973), liberating the depicted objects from the confines of the same place, time, and scale in the mapped space. Through

REGIONALISM NOW

the flow and superimposition of seemingly unrelated elements and objects on the surface, it reflects their underlying relationships, revealing the temporal dimension of architecture.

Amis Housing Transformation: Meet the External Forces The historical documentation of Amis culture was sparse until the early period of Japanese occupation due to the absence of written records by the aboriginal inhabitants. Notably, it was in the 1930s, during the Japanese colonial era, that scholar Suketaro Chijiwa conducted an investigation into the traditional houses of the Amis. His findings were presented in the Taiwan Indigenous Survey Report, marking a seminal contribution to the understanding of Amis culture.

The transformation of Amis houses over the past century can be broadly categorized into five phases: original, forced revising, meeting Han culture, attempting to be modern, and identity recall. While additional information and data, such as plans, sections, elevations, and environmental conditions, are required for an in-depth analysis of each phase, this overview highlights the political and social impacts shaping the evolution of Amis housing.

The Historical Succession of Amis Building

REGIONALISM NOW

Plant Map of Nan-Jing: Plant as a form of portable culture By documenting in the field, utilizing the photographs captured and enlisted the assistance of a fellow community member to collaboratively devise a plant map. Although this endeavor remains a work in progress, dedicating a substantial amount of time appears imperative for the meticulous refinement of the existing drawings and those yet to be created. Presently, we have identified a minimum of 14 emblematic plant species.

Nan-Jing Planting Map N

0 10

50 m

Function

Species

Health Medicine

Eat Food

Living Building Material

Belief Ritual

Use Tool

Plants in Nan-Jing

I posit that the selection of species for cultivation in this locale, whether intentional or inadvertent, bears a profound connection to the wild plants traditionally harvested or collected by the community. The transition from gathering wild vegetables to deliberate cultivation is intriguing. This shift not only demands a foundational understanding of the targeted plants but also implies an intention to emulate or recreate the familiar natural environment within this urban context as the community embarks on a new chapter in their collective journey. While these identified species hold a degree of recognition, not all of them are adeptly cultivated by the residents.

SPECIES

YEAR (to grow)

AREA

Baseball Field

Zone 3 Main Crop - CO-OP: Tribal people collectively grow and maintain - Occupation: Depends on the development of the CSA

Da-Han River

Parking Lot

Zone 2. Educational Field - Activity Space (outdoor) - Tradition-related Plants NanJing Settlement

Zone 1. Common Area (As the extension of community center) - Community Space/ Classroom - Resting Shelters - Warehouse - Courtyard…

SPECIES

AREA

YEAR (to grow)

0.3

0.5

0.3

4-5

Football Court Field Archery

Zone 4. Tree Farms - Trees— Wind-blocking/ Vision-blocking - Mango. Basjoo. Betal Nut…

Nan-Jing Agriculture Framework Programming suggestion

Baseball Field

SWALE CONSTRUCTION

AREA: 51,937.6 m2 (12.8 Acre) VOLUME: 544,030.6 m3 1

Dig Swale and Ponds

5 1

Dig Trench

Build Mud

Add Mulch

Plant

Surface Water Collecting

VOLUME: 535,765.8 m3 Zone 3

2m-4m

Zone 1

8,265 m3 SOIL Build Mud

Fill some lower areas

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A comprehensive approach has been devised to outline potential funding sources that the tribal association and the affiliated non-profit organization (NPO) could pursue. This encompassing strategy includes avenues from both governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Each identified fund corresponds to specific facets of the agricultural development project, facilitating a step-by-step progression. Key areas of support include water infrastructure, soil preparation, transportation, marketing initiatives, and the implementation of soft programs such as education and elderly care. This systematic delineation ensures that resources are strategically allocated to address each stage of establishing the envisioned agricultural future. By securing support from diverse funding sources, the tribal association and the collaborating NPO can holistically approach the project, addressing both tangible aspects, like water infrastructure and soil preparation, and sociocultural components, such as educational and elderly care programs. This comprehensive funding plan is designed to underpin the successful execution of each stage in the development of the agricultural initiative.

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YEAR 4. SELECT STUDIO PROJECT

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WEATHER X WEATHERED House of Extremum House of sensing environment Site|Shimen Reservoir, Taoyuan Instructor| Tze-Chun , Wei _DUSK _EXTREMUM _SENSING SPACE _INTER-MEDIATE (V.) _INTER-CHANGE (V.) _EXPERIENCE

INDIVISUAL WORK. 2017-18

"Weather" extends beyond "climate." It's a tangible phenomenon, a descriptor characterized by the temporal and material state changes. This phenomenon exists in the dimensions of space and time, continually felt and experienced. We can also view "weather" as the dynamic bridge between humanity and the environment.

As a medium that operates within the framework of time and space, architecture's reflection and consideration of "weather" are often understated o r e v e n l a c k i n g. A r c h i t e c t u r e h a s b e e n conventionally perceived as a static element or container, yet it cannot be comprehended in isolation from its environment. In contrast, humans embody a state of perpetual flux and instability. Acknowledging this, I reexamine the intricate interplay between our ontic awareness, the environment, and space. This endeavor seeks to transcend the conventional notion of architecture as a mere framework or "shape" to be observed.

WEATHER X WEATHERED

_Fig.1 Borders One Ink/ Oil/ Cartridge paper

Phase 1. Images Re-cognition In the initial phase, I arbitrarily selected 300 images without strict criteria. I then paired two related images and, through parallel comparison, restructured them to symbolize the underlying connection between these pairs of images. The objective was to unearth the latent commonality among these groups of images and encapsulate it with a succinct keyword.

EXTREMUM The objective of this phase was to translate the keyword into visible mediums, such as drawings and models. Rather than focusing on materiality, I aimed to leverage the inherent characteristics of the materials and media to realize the project. I utilized the keyword "EXTREMUM" to encapsulate the relationships I had identified in those sets of images. It signifies a sudden, dramatic shift in status. Weather, with its intricate and unpredictable nature, is in constant flux, constituting a perpetual natural cycle. Within a cloud, water droplets condense onto one another, causing the droplets to grow. When these water droplets get too heavy to stay suspended in the cloud, they fall to Earth as rain. I put my emphasis on this dynamic phenomenon. - Gradual Accumulation - Grow to Satuation - Surpass the Critical Point - Dramatic Release - Fall all at once - Circulation restart again

WEATHER X WEATHERED

_Fig.2 Merging Borders Ice/ Chinese Brush Painting/ Rice paper

_Fig.3 Experiment Water Drop/ Light

_Fig.4 Experiment Wall/ Paper/ Light

Phase 2. Translation Model, Material and A Window During Phase 2, my objective was to transform the emotions, experiences, and outcomes from Phase 1 into tangible physical models. In this process of concretization, I developed models from three distinct perspectives: Initiative light, Passive light, and a novel window design. These models aimed to render the concepts from Phase 1 visible, tangible, and comprehensible, with a focus on reinterpreting the window, an element already familiar in our daily lives.

The direct path of light naturally establishes a distinct boundary when the micro-protrusions on the smooth surface obstruct the light.

_Fig.5 Experimental Window Model Web/ Elestic Cloth/ Wood/ Pulley/ Wire

WEATHER X WEATHERED

The shadowed area isn’t uniformly dark because of the varying slopes on the elastic cloth, causing the interaction between shadow and light to gradually fade. The interplay of light and shadow builds up to a critical peak, resulting in an instantaneous and dramatic shift from brightness to darkness. Every detail in this process is vividly depicted through the white cloth.

Window Section Puddle on window frame

_Fig.6 Window Explanation - Ice/ Chinese Brush Painting/ Rice paper

Window. Frame. Windowsill

Elevation of window

Triangular Glass Connection

Hinge

Wall

Pulley

Weight into water

Rainwater Drainage

When it rains, the water descends onto the window and flows through the triangular window frame, collecting in the deep trough of the windowsill. After the rain has ceased, the trough becomes filled with water. If the window is opened, the pulley system is activated, causing it to descend into the water accumulated in the sill. This causes the water to overflow along the slim part of the trough’s edge. The expelled water droplets fall into a puddle on the ground, generating ripples on the water’s surface. These ripples are also reflected on the wall, creating an enlarged, illuminated reflection akin to the play of light.

WEATHER X WEATHERED

In addition to light, I introduced another natural element into this window design water. Building upon the insights gained from the droplet work in Phase 1, I discovered that the visual effect is enhanced when two different mediums intersect. The window system comprises a set of pulleys, a triangular window frame, and a pivotal component, an elongated windowsill with a curved trough.

Birdview of windowsill

TA OY UA N . TA IWA N

Summer

Spring/ Autumn

Winter

160

121E18'00” 24N59'00”

43°

23.5°

// solar a

23.5°

zimuth at D u sk |

sum mer

_Fig.7 House Design - Plan

74° /w

1250

inte

Rainwater Discharge & Shading Panel

Reflecting Dormer

Central Piller - Mirror Facade

15:25 C

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2° /

win

ter

3°

° 76° 13:28 summer winter 40°

17:38

18:47

_Fig.8 House Design - Section

Phase 3. Inter-Mediadte Rural Housing, House of Extremum

Experimental Design: A Weather House Livable and praticable architecture to reflect human, environment, time, material and immaterial

Sunlight plays a pivotal role in this conceptualization. In the course of a day, the most pronounced climate sensation typically emerges at dusk. During sunset, as the sun’s angle tilts, the light undergoes refraction, transforming into a warm red radiance that is both penetrating and evocative. H o w e v e r, t h e s e p r o f o u n d alterations transpire within the brief span of half an hour. My emphasis centered on this swift and dramatic transition, as I sought to reestablish the connection between the environment and human perception through the interplay of super- scaled and micro scaled circumstances.

WEATHER X WEATHERED

_Fig.9 House of Extremum - Volume of Sunlight

Cornell MS AAD. SELECT STUDIO PROJECT

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GROUND FLOOR HOUSE NO. 06 Site|Chile Instructor| PEZO VON ELLRICHSHAUSEN _PAINTING AND ARCHITECTURE _RURAL RESIDENTIAL _SPATIAL DISCOURSE _NARRATIVE SPACE _VISUAL DECONSTRCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION

House No. 06 is a set of parallel spaces that are created for three types of users: the keeper, the artist, and the visitor. This puzzle game of a circle within a square scrutinizes the relationship between relative distance and physical interaction: where two intersect without interacting, where rationality coexists with wildness. The squared house, a 2.5 meter wide linear hallway dedicated for the keeper’s living space and public exhibition space, surrounds the circular house, another 2.5 meter wide serpentine hallway for the artist’s residency. Just as the keeper guards the artist; the calm protects the vibrancy.

TEAM WORK. 2022

The three users enter through a single corner, from there, their journey begins to diverge. The visitor is attracted into a narrow aisle and follows the lead of the curved wall that guides them to an area of tranquility. The water act as the threshold between the visitor’s path and the exterior exhibition wall, forcing the visitors to appreciate the mural art from a curated distance. The curved nature of the path allows the visitors journey to be

constantly full of unexpectedness. The keeper lives in the same geometrical dimension as the visitors, where their circulation paths mirror their daily activities and duties - guarding the estate. The access to the rooftop allows the keeper to watch over the whole architecture and the surrounding areas. Finally, the circle house and the central garden are private only to the artist. The interconnectedness of the interior and exterior programs shadows a reverberating oscillating “landscape” - a productive ground that aims to stimulate creative pursuits. The narrow spaces are interrupted with large openings into the garden, connecting daily routines, sleeping areas, kitchen, and studio spaces, to the performative playground.

Chi Chia Tsao, Axon 00, Acrylic, 50* 50cm, 2022

GROUND FLOOR

Chi Chia Tsao, Iteration 00-09, Acrylic, 25* 25 cm, 2022

Axon 1:200, 50* 50 cm 12811221440 Ithaca, NY

sings with a mouth smothered by the earth. I shivered in those solitudes when I heard the voice of the salt in the desert. Pablo Neruda, Ode To Salt, 1956

Axon 1:100

Section 1:200

Plan 1:50

Section 1:100

Plan 1:100

Section 1:50

Plan 1:25

Axon 1:50

Section 1:25

50* 50cm

GROUND FLOOR

This salt in the saltcellar I once saw in the salt mines. I know you won’t believe me, but it sings, salt sings, the skin of the salt mines

Site Model 1:500, 100* 100 cm

Model 1:50

View

100* 100cm

GROUND FLOOR

Model 1:50

PROFESSIONAL PROJECT. 2020

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Taoyuan High Speed Rail station and the Art Museum Nearby Area Urban planning of Quing Pu, the future international art base of Taiwan

Personal Contribution | Planning. Designing Process. Community Involvement. Traffic System. Drawings. Animation. Street Corner Plaza Detail Design. Construction Site Supervision

Site|Quing Pu Area, Taoyuan Client | Taoyuan City Government Design Office | THC ARTECH _URBAN DESIGN _NEGOCIATION _REAL ESTATE _MIX OF OLD AND NEW URBAN FACTS _AIRPORT. HSR. MRT

DESIGN OFFICE WORK. 2020

In the future, the urban development of Qingpu will integrate with the ongoing plan for the Taoyuan International Airport City and the commercial core adjacent area. This combined vision will leverage the area’s abundant hydrological resources and incorporate art and culture-related pavilions into the planned space. As a result, Qingpu will transform into a dynamic modern urban center, blending business, shopping, art, culture, and residential elements. The public environment within the planned area will be designed to create a spatial texture that seamlessly weaves together business, shopping, art, culture, with a contemporary and international perspective. In response to the diverse needs of businesses, shopping, art, culture, and residential areas, the commercial streets within the planned area should be thoughtfully categorized into distinct types, including shopping streets, cultural boutique trails, quality lifestyle shops, and more.

Furthermore, the project area boasts numerous river channels, ponds, and public green spaces. These natural waterfronts and greens are not only key focal points but also potential assets of Qingpu. They have the capacity to cultivate a stronger connection between the public and the environment, creating spaces that are intimately linked to nature. The banks of streams, ecological ponds, green expanses, and grassy ditches have been thoughtfully designed to shape an ecologically conscious and modern green city. In addition to preserving the existing environment, the waterfront areas offer an opportunity to cultivate a range of activities that allow people to live closely with the water. The vicinity of the museum will evolve into a multifaceted urban hub that encompasses various aspects of a well-structured and livable living environment. It will feature clearly delineated shopping avenues, green pathways for daily life, a modern public transportation system, and a comprehensive network for pedestrians and cyclists.

_Fig.1 Perspective of main boulevard

URBAN PLANNING OF TAOYUAN ART MUSEUM NEARBY AREA

Universal Designed Corner Plaza

Gaotie S. Rd (Section of Linghang S. Rd. to Old River Street)

Dua

Bike Lane Connection

Rennovation of Pedestrian space under the elevated HSR and MRT system with intersection and landscape

4, M

Ha ng

un Rd .

Guan De Shopping Mall

Rd .

Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium Lin

Se c.

Hon Pu Exhibition Hall

SPOT. A

公車站

A19 Baseball Stadium Station

High-rise 01

High-r

Lin ng

en W

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d. iR

So . Rd

90M

109M

_Fig.2 Planning and Strategies of Main Boulevard - Gaotie S. Rd

Below the MRT A19 station and below the elevated MRT in the art gallery area, it becomes a pedestrian walking area that combines the S slow lane. The space beneath the bridge under the elevated MRT on South High-speed Rail Road will be designated as a waiting, resting, and transit area for buses to embark and disembark. With durable paving, public seating, nighttime illumination, and some arboreal elements, this underpass will aesthetically merge with the available lane on the north side and become an integral part of the public area, harmonizing with the sidewalk on the north side. This extension enhances the urban open space's overall texture.

The spare lane on the northwest side can also serve as a temporary pedestrian zone when collaborating with the art museum to host large-scale events. This allows the event crowds to disperse and find respite in this area. Additionally, the space beneath the bridge under the elevated MRT can be repurposed for under-bridge lighting installations and art craft displays, or transformed into a performance plaza for street performers. This transforms it 立體聯通系統（ into a highly artistic and vibrant space, particularly during the evening hours. to Mall 往華泰名品店

現有人行空橋美術館空橋

to Art Museum 往美術館

to往環球購物中心 Mall to Baseball Stadium 往棒球場

A18

世貿中心往 International Forum to 亞洲矽谷計劃園區

F D

往美術館

to Art Museum

to Residencial Area

限速30km/hr

線E R L鐵IN HS高

A19

車行方向綠 Green Area

B J

A17 建議人行空冠德規劃中空橋

J 往馬路另一側

建議人行空橋

高鐵用地 HSR Area

Planning under High Speed Rail _Fig.2 Isomatric diagram of design under HSR

商業用地 Area Business

產業用地 Are Industrial

Colored Concrete + Carborundum

al Way Bike Lane

Gong Yuan Rd.

SPOT. B

SPOT. D

SPOT. C

公車站

High-rise 03

Gong Yuan Rd.

Taoyuan Art Museum Wen De Rd.

226M

292M

Plan of Art Museum (cooperated with Riken Yamamoto Architects)

to 往流行音樂中心 Music Hall

Remain the original trees Re-design with emergency route

H A17

CAR LANE

立體聯通系統（含人行系統、車行系統）改善建議

Existing Sidewalk 現有人行空橋

PEDESTRIAN

Art Museum Flyover 美術館空橋 Suggesting 建議人行空橋 Pedestrian Flyover Suggesting connection A17 station A17 建議人行空橋冠德規劃中空橋 Ongoing Flyover of Guan-De Mall

Speed Limitation: 30km/hr 限速30km/hr Driving 車行方向 Direction 綠

BUFFERING SPACE

Pedestrian Area Dual Way Bike Lane Car Lane Detail Drawing Area

_Fig.4 Design of Public Seats and Plants

URBAN PLANNING OF TAOYUAN ART MUSEUM NEARBY AREA

Shaped Plants Container

Pavement design combined 美術館消防通道結合 with fire passage

rise 02

Paving Pattern

Wen De Rd.

HSR Twin Towers

S-Shaped Slow Traffic Lane

文發路

街安文

Many residents built illegal extention on the roof to fix water leakage (3040 year-old building) as well as extend their own living space.

路昌文 N

1000 2000

4000

Private Land 私人土地為現有道路私人土地為現有道路 as Road

Extention backside as kitchen for better ventilation.

Depends on t he n e e d o f residents.

Original Building（Grey）

私人土地 Land Private 私人土地

Property Line

公有土地Land Public 公有土地

Public and Private Land Analysis

_Fig. 5 Existing Extention Building Analysis

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Swiss community, Plan of the long-term vision of the Art Village

Visiting Records

a. Morning market: It is recommended that the art square between the Swiss community and the art museum hold cultural activities such as an art market to create a diverse living scenarios.

Interviewer: THC ARTECH Target: Xie Huan Zhen (Chairman of the community) and Mr. Huang

b. Teen Housing: Provide affordable living space open space of the basketball court on the south side to attract more young people. Youth population will bring vitality to the Swiss community. c. Flower market: The central building in the Swiss community is recommended to be converted into a flower market, which can bring a space with both art and living atmosphere.

Interviewer: THC ARTECH

d. Second-hand market: Qingpu is close to Taoyuan international airport, which contains enormous potencial of art trading. Secondhand paintings, antiques market can be held regularly on the waterfront park site.

Target: Resident of No.20, Ln.239, Wen-Chang Rd.

e. Private property residences: Transform or rebuild the dated buildings into complex buildings including artist studios, galleries, cultural and creative spaces.

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First Touch: Redesign of Wen-De Street Corner Plaza Taking inspiration from the facade design of the Taoyuan Museum of Art Vision Hall by Riken Yamamoto Architects and JOE SHIH ARCHITECTS, the building's exterior features a checkerboard-style division system. It consists of a clean and graceful white backdrop with discrete architectural elements and square glass windows. We've incorporated this one-dimensional aesthetic into the concept of plaza paving design, employing a checkerboard-like segmentation system for the ground tiles. Using 30x30 cm tiles in natural, white, and gray shades, complemented by color-changing accents, we aim to evoke an elegant and balanced atmosphere. This design highlights the architectural aesthetics of the pavilion and anticipates the future development of the surrounding area.

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AFTER THE MONUMENT UNEARTHING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Rural Humanities Grant Project Site|Ithaca, NY, US Team| Chi-Chia Tsao. Zachary Sherrod _PARTICIPATORY DESIGN _COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT _PRESERVATION _HISTORY. IDENTITY. MEMORIES _EDUCATIONAL TOOLKIT

TEAM WORK. 2023

The project is centered on the history of the St. James AME Zion Church, which is thought to be the oldest standing church in Ithaca. The church played an important role in the Underground Railroad for local abolitionists and hosted leaders of the movement such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. In conversation with Rev. Terrance A. King, who is the current pastor of St. James, we learned that many of the memories of this place are carried as oral histories by members of the congregation, yet few people in the local community are even aware of the history. There is an imperative to share these stories more broadly to gain support for the hard work of maintaining the church as a living monument. With our project, we seek to shine a light on the history of the Underground Railroad in Ithaca by exploring and mapping its physical markers with elementary students. In the words of Pastor King, “We want to make history roll off the pages into students’ lived experiences.”

The project evolved in conversation with Rev. Terrance King and Nick Sledziona of the St. James AME Zion Church, Archaeologist Samantha Sanft of the archaeological department, AAP faculty members Professor Maria Gonzalez Pendas, Suzanne Lettieri, and Peter Robinson, as well as Professor Gerard Aching, founder of the Underground Railroad Research Project. Based on these conversations, we found that many individuals are engaged in documenting different aspects of the history of the underground railroad at St. James and that there was an opportunity to present the incredible work being carried out by others in a new way. Our proposal sought to integrate findings from the archaeological digs and the ever-growing historical archive of St.James into an educational medium that could support the storytelling capacity of Pastor Rev. King and the St. James Congregation.

AFTER THE MONUMENT . UNEARTHING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

The final deliverable ultimately became an exhibition model for the storage and display of artifacts unearthed during archaeological digs initiated in 2021 by faculty from the Cornell Institute of Archaeology & Materials Studies (CIAMS) in collaboration with Rev. King. Thus far, these digs have yielded over 2,000 artifacts related to daily practices at the site of the old parsonage adjacent to the church, such as: cooking (pieces of ceramic plates, animal bones, fruit seeds); play (toys); adornment (buttons, cuff link, beads); faith (pieces of stained glass); and resilience (building materials) which together tell a story about the St. James community since the days of the Underground Railroad. Upon the conclusion of the dig, CIAMS will return these cataloged artifacts to the St. James congregation so they may continue to share their history in years to come. Therefore the first function of our exhibition model was to create a vessel for the storage and display of important artifacts and documents related to the history of the church.

The buildings on the model include the church, the new parsonage, and two adjacent residential buildings. Not only is St. James the largest element of the model but also the most detailed in order to emphasize its importance and unique architectural character. All other elements are simplified as much as possible in deference to the church. Based on the scanned digital model of the church produced by Cyark, the physical model is designed to be as accurate as possible given the constraints of the chosen scale and materials used. Stone patterns, siding, and other details from the facade of the church like the rose window were etched into the model using a laser cutter. In contrast to the exterior, the interior of the model was not intended to accurately represent the church but instead to serve as an exhibition space for objects relevant to the congregation today. The interior is painted a rich red color in reference to the carpet in the sanctuary of the church.

AFTER THE MONUMENT . UNEARTHING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Demonstration at St.James AME Zion Church In late May, we extended invitations to the congregation, faculty members, classmates, and a photographer to join us for the model presentation. However, due to the timing of Rev. King’s imminent departure for South Africa and the coinciding Memorial Day in 2023, we regretfully couldn’t directly engage with the congregation. Nonetheless, the presence of Rev. King and Nick Sledziona generated an atmosphere of excitement among those who were able to attend. We thoughtfully arranged food and refreshments to accompany a relaxed presentation of the project in the garden adjacent to the church. Subsequently, we transitioned into the church for a presentation led by Nick, the church historian, showcasing the historical archive he had diligently compiled over the years. As we had envisioned, this open demonstration and ensuing discussions triggered a flurry of questions and ideas from individuals representing diverse backgrounds and knowledge. It is our fervent hope that this humble gathering has laid the groundwork for a multitude of future conversations within the community. Just a fortnight later, the model assumed a central role during the Juneteenth celebration at St. James, where Nick guided numerous visitors on a tour of the church, culminating in a gathering around the model. One of these tours included a visit by the mayor and the chief of the fire department. This model is poised to serve a similar purpose in the upcoming fall celebration marking the 190th anniversary of St. James. It will act as a backdrop against which the congregation can share the many significant stories with the broader community.

AFTER THE MONUMENT . UNEARTHING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

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KAO - PUÊ Construction, Communication, and Celebration Site|Typology Design Team | Chi-Chia Tsao. Cheng-Yen Tsai. Hung-Yu Chu. Zhi-Ray Wang Personal Contribution | Modular System Development. Construction Details. Existing Housing Types Study. Explanation Diagrams. Perspective Renders. Final Panels _2021 Modular Home Design Challenge - Honorable Mention _EXISTING HOUSING TYPES _EXTENTION _URBAN RENOVATION _PORTABLE CONSTRUCTION _BUILD AS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

GROUP WORK. 2021

KAO - PUÊ is a Taiwanese saying for a custom rooted in our sociable nature; it stands for hangouts, making friends, and spending time together. We hope our new construction process of making a home would add to the KAO - PUÊ tradition and become a festival that is worth celebrating. Therefore, the Modular Home we proposed comes with a simple construction method that allows residents a lot easier to join the assemble process together. In Taiwan, the high-density population has shaped the problems of unaffordable housing prices and insufficient space, making "extension home" a unique building type.

From this premise, the modular house must be constructed most economically, but also solve the problem of lacking living spaces. By dismantling the house into the most lightweight structure, the components can be transpor ted to any site within a small truck and assembled easily. We select 4 common housing types in Taiwan as a demonstration, including Long street houses, Cour tyard houses, Walk-up apar tments, and High-rise Housing. The prevailing of Modular Home can not only ameliorate current space problems but create new living possibilities. The urban landscape will therefore be reshaped. KAO - PUÊ offers a chance for "Modular Home" to be no longer just an industrialized product, but also a place for people to share memories.

KAO - PUÊ

COMPOSITION

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Free Connection

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The modular house unit is a composition of three architectural heirarchy levels: Outer Frame, Exterior wall, and Interior wall. Basic modular system is applied to every single level to make the material and the space share a same scale range, which provide people a certain degree of freedom on choosing different parts of the units that they want to put together.

//Freely continuous connectors, the purpose is to allow the modulus unit to produce a variety of free growth under controlled conditions.

The essence of this modular is to create freedom and flexibility for people building their own space on any place.

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ANATOMY OF AN UNIT KAO - PUÊ

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MOVE THE WALL. ADAPT TO ANY SITUATION

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BUILD YOUR OWN UNITS !

UNITS PRESET MENU FOR VARIOUS FAMILIES WHICH MEETS ALL KINDS OF NEEDS

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LONE WOLF

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TYPE 01 : LONG STREET HOUSE

Single Rooftop

Double Rooftop

Multi-Rooftop

The Freedom on Rooftop : Free the inward living space, create a public living style. With the proposal of the Modular unit, resident can not only expand the living space, but also improve the construction efficiency and diversify the use of the space according to any situation. The space on the roof matches the characteristics of the street house. Different ways to use the public space on the roof can be developed according to the amount of street houses, which liberates the original inward living space to become a new living style, more public and more creative.

TYPE 03 : WALK-UP APARTMENT The newly constructed platforms and rooms offer residents numerous opportunities to communicate with their neighbors.

Vertical Weaving

Public Circulation

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New Publicness : More connection, communication, community.

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Green energy system.

Residence can easily extend their packed indoor space to have a looser and freer living environment. Variety of activities and interaction can happen through the modular units, it will be a way of community development which have never been seen before.

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TYPE 02 : COURTYARD HOUSE

Center - Public Spaces

Wing - Living Units

Multi-Family Clusters

In between spaces : New relationship on corridor and courtyard. The Taiwanese courtyard house is generally formed by multiple generations of families enclosing from three directions, and the courtyard becomes a public area for communication. Through additional construction, the old houses are provided with water space and multi-functional living rooms that were previously lacking. As the number of occupants changes, new residential units can be built from the two wings. By removing the roof between the modular house and the old house to introduce light, each family will form its own public corridor space. With the changes in the family structure, both new and original spaces can be easily transformed to fit different usages and it will also be a chance to redefine the traditional thinking about the Taiwanese courtyard house.

TYPE 04 : HIGH-RISE HOUSING Hanging Publicness : Against the excrescence of harsh urban development. Taiwan's high-rise residential buildings are facing the problems of insufficient public space and limited quality of the private area. The modular units readjust the living space of high-rise houses. It is added to the existing building in a way of external hanging, creating the possibility of a greener façade, expanding the private realm as well as new open spaces, which provides the emotional connection of the neighborhood that modern urbanites have long forgotten.

Private Space Expansion

Vertical Terrace

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back to the factory. A new building life begins.

Green Facade

Appendix. 01

PUBLICATION Weather X Weathered 7 Houses 7 Ideas 7 Images 7 Drawings _CO-EDITOR The book "Towards a Critical Practice" serves as a comprehensive record of studio reviews and exhibitions. It encapsulates a central challenge that has persisted for decades within architectural education worldwide: how to bridge the divide between academia and practice in the field of architecture. We have employed a uniform format for each architectural proposal, idea, image, and essay, deliberately balancing the proportions. This approach underscores our commitment to a design process rooted in a single, meticulously refined idea born from the designer's profound understanding. We consider this publication format as the sole means to seamlessly merge the distinctive design process with the overarching questions that have been explored throughout the entire duration of the studio term and exhibition.

Design Amusement Park - Research Report and Project Review _EDITOR In this research about places for amusement in modern urban area, we focused on 4 sectors of entertainment: History, Policy, Program and Typology. After months of observation, discussion and analysis, we provided narrative architecture and urban proposals based on the research.

APPENDIX. 01 / PUBLICATION

We seperated the content into two books, one for research(Black) and one for architecture ideas(White). The research book contains diagrams and illustrations about the history and typology of modern entertainment, including theme parks like Corney island, festivals like Universal Expo, vacation resorts, gambling, virtual reality...,and so on. On top of that, we analysised more than 200 selected cases with on-site observation. As the group leader, I organized the format and visual plan for this publication and organized the content offered by every participant. We explored and redefined the human activities and places for amuement in this modern era.

Research Book online preview

Designing Resilience In Asia 2019 - competition and symposium annual review and notebook _EDITOR. VISUAL DESIGN. PRODUCT DESIGN Designing Resilience in Asia (DRIA) is an International Research Programme focused on urban and architectural resilience, which was inaugurated in June 2014. This initiative is led by the School of Design and Environment (SDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and is executed in partnership with the Department of Architecture at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan, marking its first occurrence in 2019.

The core objective of DRIA is to stimulate and nurture indepth research and discussions concerning inventive concepts and proposals for enhancing the resilience of Asian cities in response to the environmental challenges brought about by climate change. This initiative brings together research, education, and capacity-building endeavors, with a specific emphasis on translating research findings into practical urban and architectural design solutions and innovative

Appendix. 02

EXHIBITION Research and Construction Academy X Workstation _ Towards a Critical Practice JULY, 2017 _CURATORIAL TEAM

APPENDIX. 02 / EXHIBITION

This critique delves into the perspectives of both educational institutions and architectural firms regarding architectural practice. It questions whether architecture education serves as an ivory tower to escape the real world or merely functions as a training ground for acquiring practical skills.

The relationship between theory and practice often appears to be polarized within the realm of architecture. This raises the question of how both sides can expand their conceptualization of architecture. If architects exclusively build for pragmatic purposes and colleges solely focus on theoretical constructs, it becomes crucial to explore avenues that bridge the gap between these practical and theoretical dimensions of the field. Hence, this exhibition is titled "Research and Construction, Academy X Workstation." The deliberate absence of the term "office" emphasizes our aim to draw closer to research and work. The subtitle, "Toward a Critical Practice," should not be interpreted as a critique or inactivity. Instead, it signifies a vital component of the broader context. The fundamental essence of architectural practice revolves around the pursuit of architecture's foundational principles.

Designing Resilience In Asia 2019 International competition and symposium JULY, 2019 _ORGANIZING TEAM. CURATOR. CO-EDITOR Each year, the event conference selects a specific site from the Rockefeller Foundation’s list of 100 Resilient Cities as the focus of the design competition. This competition attracts more than 500 passionate students specializing in architecture, planning, urban design, landscape, and building science from across the globe.

As the hosting institution, we view this as an opportunity to facilitate collaboration between academic institutions and practical firms. Our primary goal is to deepen our understanding of resilient design and bridge the divide between academia and practice. This initiative enables us to expand the impact of the international program by incorporating new researchers, partners, and ideas, leading to the development of applied research projects, consultations, workshops, courses, publications, exhibitions, and symposiums.

所以 SUO-YI (and so...)

- NCKU Architecture 106 Graduation Show , JUNE-JULY, 2018 _CURATORIAL MANAGER As the word " 所以 ( SUO-YI, means thus, and so..., therefore, consequently)" implies both the reason and result, we entitled our exhibition" 所以 ". Every thesis design is the first step into the real world. As the curator, I believe that the value of thesis project exhibition is not only the revealing of the outcome but more the continuous reflection and dialogue. So that we tried to use only one material(metal waterpipe) to build up every shelf, handle, and frame that we need in the exhibition, making every element homogenized to show the pure spirit of the projects.

Taipei set |

APPENDIX. 02 / EXHIBITION

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Warehouse 02

Tainan set | NCKU C-HUB Gallery

Appendix. 03

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MADE IN TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP KMUTT + NCKU July-Aug, 2019

• Field • Material Redevelopment • Urban Image • Crossover cooperation

_CURATORIAL MANAGER The educational workshop aimed to reveal the new vision of material usage on architectural aspect and urban context like recycle glass, plastic, and dirt.

APPENDIX. 03 / EDUCATION

We brought students from KMUTT, Thailand and NCKU, Taiwan to visit several outstanding orgnaizations that focus on research and development of building material all around Taiwan, encouraged them to integrate those knowledge and the observation of this land.

SI(site/ simultaneous....)-CON(construction/concept...) Pre-Design Thesis Preparation Session #2

• Field Observation • Sensing Space • Urban Archaeology • Recording

The students embark on their journey by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the base's keywords. They proceed to spell out these keywords, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to delve into the meticulous aspects of quilting. This collaborative approach aims to enrich their understanding and enhance their ability to produce detailed graphics, labels, maps, and formulations associated with these fundamental keywords.

SI-CON, at its core, revolves around the fundamental principles of basic knowledge, intellectual acumen, and creative processes. It serves as a training ground for resilient students, equipping them with the skills to intricately depict and replicate complex sculptures, themes, and photos. The demanding nature of this environment challenges students to learn, adapt, and master intricate and multifaceted techniques, akin to unraveling the intricacies of complex magic.

In concert with the students, we embarked on a mission to craft a tangible apparatus that facilitates site observation and recording. Guided by specific keywords, this device, essentially a filter, is custom-designed to align with each set of keywords. It operates by assimilating sensory inputs from the five senses, incorporating psychological elements, and considering societal factors, creating a comprehensive framework that encompasses a wide range of sensory impressions.

Nov, 2018 _CURATORIAL TEAM

WAY TO SCHOOL Urban Thinking Lectures and Cake Workshop for Junior High Students in Taoyuan July-Oct, 2021 _CURATORIAL MANAGER. LECTURER

• Urban Imagination • Public Space • Social Engagement • Knowledge Popularization In the heart of Taoyuan city, there exists a multitude of challenges related to urban human transportation, particularly for students who traverse precarious paths to reach their schools. In response to this, we undertook a proactive approach by organizing workshops designed to engage both teachers and students. These workshops encouraged participants to reevaluate the urban environment and road infrastructure surrounding schools in Taoyuan. The aim was to explore new possibilities for the traffic network in proximity to the school area. During these workshops, students were provided with various edible materials and tasked with decorating cakes inspired by the streets around their schools. This hands-on exercise served as a representation of their ideal school route, prompting them to contemplate environmental enhancements and the future development of our cities.

APPENDIX. 04 / SYMPOSIUM

I view these activities as a form of social engagement. Through a combination of lectures and interactive workshops, we not only empowered children to observe the world around them but also cultivated their awareness of public spaces. Additionally, we encouraged them to express their opinions and fostered essential critical thinking skills that extend beyond the confines of traditional schoolwork.

Appendix. 04

SYMPOSIUM Agency Matters . Between Research and Practice Cornell AAP post-graduate symposium March, 2023 _MODERATOR. CURATORIAL TEAM Conversants: Betty Ng _ Collective _ HK Shubhra Raje _ Shubhra Raje Built Environment _ India Mary Anne Ocampo _ Sasaki _ USA

Amidst the multifaceted domains of community, social systems, environmental endeavors, and technological advancements, architectural agency finds its strongest reinforcement in the fusion of practice-led research and research-led practice. The symposium was meticulously crafted to address fundamental questions concerning the practice of architecture, which encompasses research. It aimed to delineate, first and foremost, the concept of research within our discipline, explore the diverse methodologies and forms that research can assume, and underscore how it significantly informs the practice of design, especially within the context of architectural firms. Furthermore, the symposium delved into the evolving landscape where practice extends beyond the creation of concrete designs to offer architectural services in a broader sense. Our distinguished panel of speakers, all actively engaged in practices that encompass a spectrum of research forms, was thoughtfully selected by the students. Importantly, they are Cornell alumni, whose work epitomizes international exemplars of design research and engagement, showcasing various facets of research in practice. 1. WHY RESEARCH MATTERS? 2. LOGISTICS OFFICE OPPERATING 3. THE GAP BETWEEN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

Thursday. 30. 03. 2023 10 : 00 am MILSTEIN WOOD FLOOR/ ONLINE (via ZOOM)

: Betty Ng/ Collective/ Hong Kong Shubhra Raje shubhra raje_built environments/ India Mary Anne Ocampo/ Sasaki/ USA

Appendix. 05

INSTALLATION Smart Campus Experimental Demonstration Magnetrix E-paper installaton of energy information _DESIGN TEAM. GRAPHIC DESIGNER. WEB APPENDIX. 05 / INSTALLATION

E-Paper Single Unit Monitor Panel

Weather-Mood Real-time Reprersentation

The overarching goal of this project is to envision the campus as a living embodiment of future smart lifestyles. In our quest to make this vision a reality, we honed in on three specific areas within the campus, with a special emphasis on addressing the issue of energy waste. To bring our vision to life, we leveraged the remarkable qualities of Epaper, a cuttingedge material known for its flexibility and adaptable form, all while consuming minimal electricity. Through a carefully designed modularity system, we transformed the material into a customizable façade. This dynamic façade features a collaged matrices pattern that can display a myriad of information and graphics, making it both visually engaging and informative. Moreover, we took an innovative step by connecting the installation to the school's database. This integration allows us to access and showcase real-time environmental and energy consumption data, thereby transforming this installation into a tangible gateway to sustainable and intelligent living.

APPENDIX. 06 / PHOTOGRAPHY

Appendix. 06

PHOTOGRAPHY

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" This is not a means by which to create art, but a way of encountering genuine reality. " - Daido Moriyama 森山大道

6 1. Zermatt, Germany 2. Jimmy Gets High, Bern 3. Street Fighter, Tokyo 4. Rooftop, Tainan, Taiwan 5. Mecha Barca, Mazu, Taiwan 6. Welcome to Jungle, Taiping, Taiwan

Mixture, Mediator, and the Collective Presence

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