PORTFOLIO-LAN WEI by AliceLAN

PORTFOLIO Lan Wei Architectural Design Email: 13913518866@163.com University Username: s2727767

Education Xi’an Jiaotong-liverpool University (XJTLU)

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES 09/2020-06/2024

Bachelor of Engineering (Architecture) Top 1 among 260 students in academic year 2020-2021 GPA: 3.65/4.0

2002.7.2

Life during Covid seemed to be trapped in a meaningless repetition of unsurprising day-to-day routine, from which none could escape. In a time characterized by prolonged social restrictions and suffocating depression, our team explored the idea of ‘a way out’ through the representation of photography.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Independent design of a street art exhibition —— Urban Mobility: Whence and Wither

Anfu Street is one of the busiest streets in Shanghai where thousands of people daily pass by, taking pictures with unceasing flashlight, talking, laughing, shouting, with cars honking. In Rethinking Anfu Street, I reimagined Anfu Street in its naked quietude, unoppressed with crowds, noises and artificial light in the form of a museum of darkness.

This group project seeks to utilize parametric design and composite response strategy to design a facade that is responsive to the changes of solar radiation in different seasons and times of the day. (See Portfolio for more detailed introduction of the projects above.)

Making models Sketching Dancing Video making Photography Cities exploration

< Languages > English Mandrain Spanish Japanese

Sep.2021 – Jun. 2024

Honor: Awarded University Academic Excellence Award for 2 academic years

ARC301 Architectural Technology —— Parametric Design Of Responsive Facade

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XJTLU Architecture Student Magazine

Group design project of a special photography section —— Space and Sensation

ARC305 Small and Medium Scale Buildings —— Darkness Museum

Lan Wei

GRID

ARC204 Small Urban Building—— Jiangnan Metabolism Small Urban focuses on rural reconstruction and urbanization. This project allowed me to conduct field investigations, interview local communities, and reactivate dilapidated buildings without demolition. This experience enhanced my CAD Plan Drawing and V-Ray skills and allowed me to appreciate the practical applications of architectural designs.

In the context of China’s large-scale urban mobilization, every city dweller encounters a sense of displacement and a loss of connection with their birthplaces. This exhibition brings side by side the place in one’s memory and the modern city of contemporary living, seeking to articulate the largely repressed feeling of unbelonging. To realize this project, I independently carried out the following procedures: Research on recently published photographs, poems, and non-fiction writing themed on ‘homeland’ and select a combination of verbal and visual work pieces for the exhibition. Design a 1.4m × 4m wall pilled up with the old photos. The selected photographs, including that of cities taken in the 1990s, together with poems and article episodes are distributed on the wall. The exhibition received positive feedback from the participants, and, according to the comment of one participant, ‘it provides a wonderous experience of misplaced memory, spatiality, and temporality.’

Zhongheng Design Group Co.，Ltd

June – August 2023

Naipu Lasa Economic and Technological Development Zone Factory Project seeks to design a factory building complex in Tibet which incorporates industrial utility purposes with Tibetan architectural aesthetics. My responsibilities include: Research on Tibetan culture and local architectural design philosophy. Interview local residents in Tibet on their views, feelings, preferences, and day-to-day needs of buildings. Sketch rough draft of the external facade of the main factory building and use Rhinoceros 3D modeling to create 3 designs, incorporating ladder-shaped black frames as a representation of the image of ox horns which symbolize prosperity in Tibet culture.

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES The Field View Watchtower Construction Worked with local construction workers and craftsmen of Yunnan in building a field view watchtower, in which process studied the local architecture techniques and craftsmanship.

XJTLU - iGuzzini Illumination Workshop Studied a variety of indoor and outdoor architectural illumination cases and independently designed an illumination which was awarded a Third Prize by the workshop.

Model Skills: Laser cutting | 3D printing

Suzhou Twin Towers Heritage Protection Research Learned to use surveying and mapping instruments to conduct on-site measurement of the Twin Towers.

PREFACE

CONTENTS

01 Stable

A Home for the Horses in Yunnan

02 Baths

The Revival of Bathing Culture

Architecture encompasses the realm beyond physicality,

03 Facade

including daily human activities, history and cultural

Parametric Design Of Responsive Facade

heritage. From my perspective, architecture's true essence lies in transcending spatial boundaries by delving into the

04 Darkness Museum

intricacies of life's ephemeral moments, pursuing fading memories, and attuning to the echoes of history...

The Space of Darkness & The Design of the Light

Through spatial design, my portfolio project explores

05 Other Works

architecture's capacity to embody and withstand these multifaceted events.

Physical Construction in Yunnan & Exhibition In Suzhou

01 Stable A Home For The Horses In Yunnan Lugu Lake, YunNan

Yunnan horses (yoho) played an important role in transporting goods along the ancient tea-horse route. Nowadays, the horses have been replaced by modern transport. Many local horse caravans choose to sell their horses to make a living, resulting in a drastic decline in the number of Yoho. The design of this project is to build a shelter with the horse (yohu) as the main body, hoping to protect this species through the form of architecture, and at the same time let the culture and spirit of the Dian horse be inherited.

Academic Project Individual Work Instructor: Shen Gao June.2023 to Sep.2023

Neo-Countryside Architecture

Site Location

in the Perspective of Humanisation and Regional Tendency

caravan

history and culture behind the caravan

horse

the scale of the horse and horse stable

Humanisation Neo-Countryside Architecture Rationalisation

regional identity

local material and structure

History & Culture Most caravans lost their job. Car replaces the function of the horse

the Ancient Tea & Horse Caravan Road

Horses lose their vitality and become the still scenery of Lugu lake

Local Material & Structure

rammed earth

tiles

wood frame

wall

roof

columns and beams

Massing Generation Case study Caballerizas, Lo Barnechea

step1

step2

step3

step4

original arrangement in the case

Orientation of the building arrangement towards the lake

Elevated functional areas of the building that oﬀer better views

Staggered stable blocks for extra active courtyards

functional space space for horses

3.20m

4.00m

scale of stable

12.80m

8.60m

4.00m

West Elevation

Ground floor plan

Exterior Rendering 6

1.Entry 2.Stable 3.Coffee&tea house 4.Bathrooms 5.Restroom 0

1 2 3 4 5

12.80m

8.60m

4.00m

SectionA-A'

3 1

Interior Rendering

First floor plan 7

1.Seating area 2.Viewing platform 3.Restroom for caravans 0

1 2 3 4 5

01 02 03 04 05 06 07

Stone Coated Steel Roof Osb Panals Wood Truss 200*500mm Rammed Earth Wood Columns 120*120mm Conctete Slab Foundation

Joint1

The connection of the main beam to the secondary beam.

Joint2

1 2 3

The connection of the column to the secondary roof beam. 5

Foundation

4 6

The connection of the column to the foundation

Section B-B' 8

02 Baths THE REVIVAL OF BATHING CULTURE The Villa Adriana, Italy

The bathhouse, once a central element of Roman society, faced decline with the fall of the empire. Despite the challenges of plunder and time, Hadrian's Palace, akin to the fading Roman bathing culture, stands as a remarkable cultural heritage. The project draws inspiration from the classic Roman baths, reinterpreting their architectural essence through the lens of modern design. Centered around water, the project unfolds a series of spectacles, offering a homage to the historical significance and enduring allure of Roman bathing traditions.

Academic Project Individual Work Instructor: Ting Chen July.2023 to Oct.2023

Master Plan

Site Location Water is a major component in the forming of an interesting axial landscape at Hadrian's Villa. In spite of the wide variety of fountains and pools employed, water becomes a unifying element.

12.53m

0.00m

The building has two entrances at different heights.

Massing Generation Maritime Theater

Poikile

Large Baths

Canopus

The building has two masses above and below ground.

Two entrances are at diﬀerent height. The upper building is situated in the centre.

The historical architecture can be admired from the highest point.

A total of four water features have been created at the courtyard.

Case Study

Concept

The Baths of Caracalla were built by order of the Emperor of Caracalla around 200 AD, and today's Romanesque baths are modeled on it. The study analyzed its circulation and function to draw out the general layout of the plan.

The design unfolds with the centre of water. Water's uniqueness lies in its infinite flexibility, its reflection of light, and its suggestion of perpetual movement both aural music and visual theatrical spectacle.

Thermae of Caracalla

FUNCTION

CIRCULATION

project

CIRCULATION

FUNCTION

CIRCULATION

FUNCTION

CIRCULATION

MOBILITY

REFLECTION

ACOUSTIC

Stream Waterfall

Pond Swimming Pool

Fountain, Waterfall

infinite flexibility

reflection of sunlight

nature's music with lively visual displays

Bath Space Sports Transition Space

CIRCULATION

Bath Space Sports Transition Space

FUNCTION

Bath Space Sports Transition Space

FUNCTION

WATER

Bath Space Sports Transition Space

This is a place where scholars can meet to discuss the history of Hadrian's Villa, while enjoying the antiquities and the quiet waterscape surrounding them.

3 7

Ground Floor Still and moving water is integrated throughout the above-ground layout. Water was used to create the overall atmosphere. A quiet and serene pond accompanied by the sound of a few gurgling fountains is sparkling in the sunlight. A theatrical fountain in the interior area is connected to the underground space.

1 sacred water 2 walking ponds 3 indoor fountain 4 still pond 5 outdoor fountain 6 corridor 7 restaurant 8 seminar space

Outside, a gentle melody fills the air as the quiet pond reflects the blue sky and buildings, surrounded by gurgling fountains.

Axonometric Drawing Water suggests eternal movement - it is music to the ear and dramatic spectacle to the eye. The circulation of people intertwined with the movement of the water makes up the activity of the place.

3 6

4 Fountain

2 7

Still Pond

Dining & Seminar

Indoor Fountain

Ponds

Sacred Water

Meditation

2 6

Waterfall

4 3

5 Bath Waterfall Curtain

Underground Floor The underground space is Bath Space to feel the temperature of the water. After passing through Canopus, people step into the bathing space from the tunnel. The baths are divided into men and women, and after passing through the changing rooms one can reach the rest area or go directly to the baths. On the central axis are the public space. Nothing more suits a serene pool surrounded by gurgling waterfall that fill the air with a soft melody for a meditative retreat.

1 reception area 2 changing room 3 shower room 4 rest area 5 calidarium 6 tepidarium 7 steam room 8 meditation space 9 bar with the waterfall 10 swimming pool

03 FACADE PARAMETRIC DESIGN of RESPONSIVE FACADE Shang hai, JiiangSu

Group Members：Yuntao Wang, Lan Wei, Sixian Yao, Qiming Yan, Wenzhe Wang, Muchen Zhang, Zuming Yang The facade design employs meticulous parametric strategies to allow the exploration of various solutions based on different data, aiming to improve building performance and be responsive to the changes of solar radiation in different seasons and times of the day. As a team member, I participated in discussions, proposed concepts and made test models in the early stage. In the later stage, I was mainly responsible for 1:10 model making and taking photos of models. 13

Academic Project Group Work Instructor: Giancarlo Di Marco Sep.2023 to Oct.2023

Units - Foldable Structure

Specific Strategy Design

PLAN

INSTALLATION 01 Rotatable bearings 02 5mm Screw 03 EPTC membrance with BiFeOs coating 04 20mm Screw 05 Aluminium alloy pillar 06 Hollow Stainless Steel pivot 07 Stainless steel opening and closing device 08 Rotatable double rod bearing

Test Model

Geometry

The intersection of the creases is too complicated.

09 Pin Slot Constraint 10 Aluminium Rhomboid control opening and closing device 11 Flexible lead-free BiFeOs coupled nanogenerator 12 Gear Wheel (Carbon steel connected to motor) 13 Linkage devices

ELEVATION

Extract curve use of flexible materials

How the flexible material moves and how frames tucks in at the joints.

Frame

Embedded Mobile Framework

DETAILS

Adequate strength of materials and structure.

Joint

Cluster - Rotated Structure

Final Model

PLAN

INSTALLATION

01 Metal Hinge 02 Backet steel galvanised 03 Rhomboid control opening and closing devicesteel bar 04 Bomm Aluminium alloy diamond frame 05 Low-E Glass 5mm 06 Steel pipe support 100mm diameter

Unit

ELEVATION 09

Tectonic

804

903

804

134 134

237

371 766

766

237

766

371

07 Pin Slot Constraint 08 Flexible lead-free BiFeO3 coupled nanogenerator 09 Bearing set 10 ETFE membrance with BiFeO3 coatig 11 Panel of cell (High performance ceramics 3omm) 12 Driving gear

DETAILS

System Operation

Multiple System combine rotate and folding

Comfort Regulation System

Confort Regulation Systems

OPERATION DIAGRAM

CLIMATE

BUILDING Adapt

Discrepancy in days or seasons

Environmentally friendly

1. Heat 2. Sunlight

NATURAL LIGHTING

OVERCOME drawback of facade Mutiple responsive mold

SHADING Automatic Shading system

THERMAL EXCHANGE

1. Insulation

2. Lighting

MODE 1 usual

1- FOLDING Unit 2- ROTATION Cluster

MODE 2 extrme Louvers fully closed, blocking sunlight and preventing hot/cold air convection, separating indoor and outdoor circulation systems.

Louvers partly open, minimal sunlight, more internal than external circulation.

Louvers widely open, ample sunlight, more external than internal circulation.

Louvers totally open, direct sunlight, full indoor heat absorption, even internal and external circulation.

PLAN SPRING

SUMMER

CLOSED

AUTUMN

ENERGY COMPENSATION SYSTEM

WINTER

Also consume energy

LOCATION: Shanghai

ETFE + Leadfree BiFeO₃

Utilization of solar power

121°47 E 31°23 N Summer sunshine in Shanghai is more uniform in the east and west upwards, which indicates that the building will be exposed to direct sunlight for a longer period.

Despite the fact that Shanghai's cloud cover is greater than 50% almost all year round, the sun rays are still very strong on the buildings. Therefore, shading systems are essential.

Higher summer temperatures and the higher problem of excessive sunlight, the skin strategy of a building should not only consider sunlight ingress in cold period, but also shading.

We combine folding and rotating , corresponding to insulation and lighting measures, respectively, to solve the uneven distribution of light and heat over time on the site. In extreme cases, the building will close the skin to maximize comfort. Solar energy will also be utilized to reduce energy loss.

Render & Physical Model

Architechture Drawings

01 Glass facade steel frame 02 Glass rubber strip 03 5mm Low-E Glass 04 Aluminium Rhomboid control opening and closing devicesteel bar 05 Brackets with rebar anchor 06 Backet steel galvanised

07 Steel pipe support (100mm diameter) 08 Pin Slot Constraint 09 Bracket steel galvanised 10 8omm Aluminium alloy diamond frame 11 EPTC membrance with BiFeOs coating 12 Flexible lead-free BiFeOs coupled nanogenerator 13 Gear Wheel (Carbon steel connected to motor)

ELEVATION & SECTION

01 18omm Aluminium alloy diamond frame 02 Hollow Stainless Steel 03 EPTE membrance with BiFeO3 coating 04 Rhomboid control opening and closing devicesteel bar 05 Brackets with rebar anchor 06 Steel pipe support (10omm diameter) 07 Pin Slot Constraint 08 Rotatable doublerod bearing 09 Stainless steel opening and closing device 0

04 DARKness MUSEUM The space of darkness & the design of the light Shanghai, China

An Fu Road is in a state of over-exposure, people pursue good looking, fame and gradually lose the sense of selves. To counteract this, a contrasting sanctuary emerges—a dark space that shields individuals from external influences, fostering an exploration of their inner worlds. Navigating this dark museum is a challenging yet intriguing journey. At journey's end, light permeates through water, symbolizing a rejuvenating emergence from darkness, inviting self-discovery and a renewed connection with one's true essence.

Academic Project Individual Work Instructor: Zheng Gu Sep.2023 to Dec.2023

Site Analysis

Site Plan

oa Anfu R

community

Bad experience due to overwhelming number of tourists.

An Fu Road

oﬃce building

appartment

lumuqi Ro

Middle Wu

Road ulumuqi Middle W

ad lumuqi Ro Middle Wu

oﬃce building

appartment

An Fu Road

community

SITE

community

oad gR

kan Wu

an Wu yu

Road

community

GOOD LOOKING

aih

community

Privacy is being ignored by many old photographers in Au-Fu Road.

Fuxing Road

Kindergarden

community

Kindergarden VINTAGE

a Ro

ATTRACTIVE

100

Roof Models

Building is gradually focused on the facade in stead of the space.

Clock-in Streets

Concept No Photo

Dark Space

bright to dark sequence control of the sunlight four senses experience (hear, smell, taste, touch)

Plan Generation Curvature Of The Wall

Division of the Wall

Secret light

Guidance of the light

sense of taste

Restaurant

se ati ng

Bakery

The top light is a strong guide, provoking people to look upwards.

Total Area

flower shop

Hidden light is created through the two walls at the lower level.

sense of smell

Light is guided into the space by the wall.

Rain Eaves

Chatting in the darkness

The constant refraction of light through two wall softens the light

Walls and windows can be combined with seating.

A line of light can be combined with a staircase to form a light guide.

functional area layout

sense of touch level of darkness deﬁne

Vinyl shop

“grassland” for child Straight wall and sky window creates sharp light.

sense of hearing

A curved wall will diﬀuse light, and the light is more mellow

4 light inlets with focus of 4 senses

Music healing

perfume shop

Ground Floor

3 2

5 6

1 Restaurant 2 Outdoor Seating 3 Bakeary 4 Bar 5 Vinyl Shop 6 Grassland For Child 7 Flower Shop 8 Equipment Room 9 Toilet

Elevations

7.38m 3.17m 0.00m South-east Elevation

8.82m

Start the journey of darkness

3.05m 0.00m South-west Elevation 0

Underground Floor

A' 5

2 7

1 Touching The Space 2 Chatting In The Darkness 3 Music Meditation 4 Gallery 5 Restaurant 6 Scented Candle Making 7 Perfume Shop 8 Equipment Room 9 Toilet

SectionA-A' 7.38m

0.00m

-3.50m

Chatting in the Darkness

Searching for Incense

In this place, people can't see each other's faces clearly. Shimmering light permeates the space from the ground. Some spotlights are hanging from the ceiling. Here, appearances are being ignored and conversations are being carefully listened to.

A beam of light shines through the bamboo and enters the room. In winter, the smell of a hundred springs fills the space. The scent of flowers, as if dewdrops are still hanging on the leaves. It's a warm, woody scent, as if dry leaves are burning in a pile.

Resonance of the Alms Bowl

The calm and long-lasting sound of the alms bowl echoes in this space which is up to 7m high. Alms Bowl Sound Healing mainly uses sonic resonance therapy, through the vibration of the singing bowl resonates with the human body, so as to achieve the purpose of relaxing the mind.

05 Other Works

June.2023 to July.2023

June.2022 to Sep.2022

View Watchtower

“Somewhere and Nowhere" Exhibition

A practice of rural regeneration

A exhibition in the alley

Eryuan County, Dali, Yunnan Province, China

Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China

Nowadays, people are chasing entertainment and sensory experiences at the same time. The variety of choices blind us from what lay in front of us.Botou Village is a peaceful countryside located in Yunnan, surrounded by mountains. Therefore, the intention was to design a spatial installation that would change people's experience and help them focus on the "present" and appreciate the scenery of everyday life. Sustainable development is achieved by protecting the environment while revitalising rural development.

In the past decades, China has experienced a sharp increase in its rate of urbanisation. Almost everyone in China has the experience of moving from one place to another. Sometimes we knew why we chose another place to go, but sometimes we did not know, and we just went without knowing. I participated in the design, landing and construction of Node B and NodeF in the design team. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/sIRpwKUF0fd5XziddyQHdg

NodeB： Think about cities again

NodeA ： We love public space

Group Work Yi Zhang; Lan Wei; Muyang Lin; Meigu Lin; Xinyuan Fan; Jingyan Liu; Sijie Ouyang; Xinliang Yang; Jingqiu Yue; Moyao Cui; Xunan Zhou

NodeF： Looking for a sense of belonging

NodeC ：Stare at a place

NodeD ：Daze in a corner

Chief Exhibition Designer: Jiawen Han Yiyang Wang Yuecheng Yao

Team: Congruo Guan, Lan Wei, Ziting Liao, Lanxin He, Xin Liang, Guangyao Cao, Hejing Yuan, Hongxuan Zhu, Yilin Wang, Zichun Zhang, Ruofan Lin

05 Other Works

XITLU × DaST

Jan.2024

“A Whisper to an Old Dream" Exhibition Paper City of Torrão & The DIORAMA MAP On the last day, we exhibited the models, research booklets, drawing canvas and the diorama mapping, inviting the villagers to come and join the exhibition. I was mainly involved in the project of Paper City of Torrão and made the model of the Bell Tower. The objective of this project is to celebrate the town's unique architectural heritage through intricately crafted paper models, offering a microcosmic glimpse into the beauty and essence of Torrao's built environment.

Jan.2024

The TASTE BUDS Project Mapping of Torrao - Through Natural Ingredients I am the main instructor for this canva painting. Through this creative exploration, we intend to not only document the natural treasures of the area but also celebrate the unique flavors and aromas that define the culinary identity of Torrao, providing a sensory journey that connects people to the essence of this place.

Student List: Lan Wei, Kaiqing Tan, Yilin Wang, Yi Zhang, Haige Li, Jiaxin Qian, Ao Liu, Ruiyan Li, Zike Qiang, Yi Pan, Ruofan Lin, Junli Chen, Beining Zhang, Guangyao Cao, Shengtong Liu, Yigao Liu, Ziyi Huang, Hongxuan Zhu, Matthew Yeung, Peivao Xiao

XITLU Faculty: Jess Yu, Zheng Gu DaST Faculty: Frederic Coustols, Maria Coustols, Mário Caeiro, Pedro George, Sammy Gao, Vasco

Braga, Filipa de Assis, Sara Ibrahim, Angelica Rimoldi