PORTFOLIO Lan Wei Architectural Design Email: 13913518866@163.com
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PREFACE
CONTENTS
01 Stable
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A Home for the Horses in Yunnan
02 Baths
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The Revival of Bathing Culture
Architecture encompasses the realm beyond physicality,
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including daily human activities, history and cultural
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Parametric Design Of Responsive Facade
heritage. From my perspective, architecture's true essence lies in transcending spatial boundaries by delving into the
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intricacies of life's ephemeral moments, pursuing fading memories, and attuning to the echoes of history...
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The Space of Darkness & The Design of the Light
Through spatial design, my portfolio project explores
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architecture's capacity to embody and withstand these multifaceted events.
Physical Construction in Yunnan & Exhibition In Suzhou
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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 Nowadays, the horses have been replaced by modern transport.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.
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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
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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
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12.80m
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West Elevation
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Exterior Rendering 5
1.Entry 2.Stable 3.Coffee&tea house 4.Bathrooms 5.Restroom 0
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Stone Coated Steel Roof Osb Panals Wood Truss 200*500mm Rammed Earth Wood Columns 120*120mm Conctete Slab Foundation
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The connection of the main beam to the secondary beam.
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Foundation
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The connection of the column to the foundation
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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.
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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.
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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
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CIRCULATION
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CIRCULATION
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CIRCULATION
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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
CIRCULATION
Bath Space Sports Transition Space
Bath Space Sports Transition Space
FUNCTION
Bath Space Sports Transition Space
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WATER
Bath Space Sports Transition Space
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Still Pond
Dining & Seminar
Indoor Fountain
Ponds
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Sacred Water
Meditation
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Waterfall
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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
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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. 12
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.
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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
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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
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NATURAL LIGHTING
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Academic Project Individual Work Instructor: Zheng Gu Sep.2023 to Dec.2023
Site Analysis
Site Plan
Bad experience due to overwhelming number of tourists.
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Privacy is being ignored by many old photographers in Au-Fu Road.
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Roof Models
Building is gradually focused on the facade in stead of the space.
Clock-in Streets
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Start the journey of darkness
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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
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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
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Team: Congruo Guan, Lan Wei, Ziting Liao, Lanxin He, Xin Liang, Guangyao Cao, Hejing Yuan, Hongxuan Zhu, Yilin Wang, Zichun Zhang, Ruofan Lin