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Xia Weiyu
Telephone: 18091842861 Email: alyxgloner1231@126.com
Growing up surrounded by my family's architectural legacy, I developed a passion for concepts like "space" and "design." This fascination led me to pay attention to architectural structures, fostering a deep interest in the field. Starting my university journey, I questioned the transformative power of architects, firmly believing that we have the ability to change the world. My internship at the China Architecture Design & Research Institute brought challenges that became valuable learning experiences. I overcame struggles with drawing efficiency, creativity, and standardizing drawings by seeking guidance from experienced colleagues. These experiences significantly improved my practical skills. Understanding the users' perspective became a priority. On-site research revealed the disparity between architects' aerial views and users' ground-level experiences. Beyond functional layouts, I prioritize "architecture as perceived by people." Diverse architectural internship experiences, including visits to renowned Chinese sites, provided a tangible connection to the vitality of architecture and landscapes. Now, I seek international study to deepen my understanding.
1. A Soft Border
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Waterfront healing architectural design
2. Ephemeral Exchange Nexus
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Community commodity exchange museum design
3. Circling Tranquility
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Greenland villa design
The institution I aspire to join offers specialized branches aligning with my interests and a rich history promising to enhance my academic knowledge. If admitted, I envision contributing to relevant fields, upholding an academic spirit, and engaging with a diverse global student community.
Diversified shared commercial complex design
In conclusion, my goal is to obtain an architectural degree, pursue professional qualifications, and contribute to infrastructure development and urban planning. The prospect of studying at this esteemed institution fills me with gratitude and excitement for the academic journey ahead.
5. Other Works
4. Green resonance
Other artworks from the undergraduate period
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01 A Soft Border Loaction: Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom Work attributes: Academic, Individual Level: The fifth year, first semester Date: 26/10/2023-30/12/2023
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Ｐｒｏｊｅｃｔ ｉｎｔｅｎｔ： We live in a rapid world and under big pressure, so we need a shelter to prevent us from cracking because from the mental issues. The site is surrounding by the Serpentine river, a natural "soft border" to provide a perfect environment for prople to relac thenselves. The animals there, such as ducks and geese, are good friends with you.
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Ｐｅｏｐｌｅ ｂｅｈａｖｉｏｒ ａｎｄ ｆｕｎｃｔｉｏｎｓ
Accommodation services Communicate with friends Self-study 1. Insert the basic cylinder
2. Adjust the position of the block according to the site flow line
Cafe and Light food
Reading books
Express yourself and "eat your emotions" 3. Adjust the height of each block
4. Insert the sunken square
Gallery of "Everyone"
5. Adjust the height inside of the building and create a unique facade for each unit.
6. Insert the landscape and refine the case.
The building is composed of several cylindrical units, and the overall movement line conforms to the surroundings. The sunken square adds spatial diversity to the overall building. Each unit has its own unique facade, which shows that the designer respect everyone's individuality.
The building is composed of several cylindrical units, and the overall movement line conforms to the surroundings. The sunken square adds spatial diversity to the overall building. Each unit has its own unique facade, which shows that the designer respect everyone's individuality.
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Ｔｈｅ Ｂｏｒｄｅｒ Ｂｅｔｗｅｅｎ Ａｒｃｈｉｔｅｃｔｕｒｅ ａｎｄ Ｌａｎｄｓｃａｐｅ
The studio is well lit, people can paint with edible materials, eating their artworks after express their stress and anxiety.
Optional accommodation services Unique study room structure
The staircase itself is a bookshelf
Water view from the restaurant
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Feed cute geese and ducks
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First floor plan
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Leisure Square: The Leisure Square among the grass, which contains the playing area, rest area. It's suitable for relaxing activities.
Sunken Square: The Sunken Square for the library&cafe increase the spatial layering.
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Sunken Square: An overhead view of the Sunken Square, animals are allowed to go into the island.
Active restaurant: An active place for people to eat, talk and reduce pressure.
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02 Ephemeral Exchange Nexus Loaction: North Section of Shuncheng East Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China Work attributes: Academic, Individual Level: The thrd year, first semester Date: 17/09/2021-09/11/2021
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Ｆｏｒｍ Ｇｅｎｅｒａｔｉｏｎ
1. Place a basic cuboid into the site at a specific angle.
2. Dig out the square and cut the toppest floor.
3. Pushing each floor to create the staggered space.
4. Adjust the general shape according to the site's trend.
5. Expanding the toppest floor to balance the shape.
6. Insert the lanscape and refine the design.
This design aims to break the regular building layout around it and create staggered spaces by digging, cutting and transforming. General layout
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East elevation
North elevation
South elevation
West elevation
Sectional view A-A
Sectional view B-B
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People view of the square, which can host temporary outdoor exhibitions.
An overhead view of the square, with staggered floors enriching the sense of spatial hierarchy.
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Second floor plan
Third floor plan
First floor plan 13
Ｓｈｉｆｔｉｎｇ Ｐｌａｎｅｓ
The main functions of the third floor are office and storage.
The exhibit in the exhibition hall on the second floor shows the history of the neighborhood and reflecting the culture of the city, which is a permanent exhibition. The exhibits are not for exchange purpose.
The roof on the first floor can be used for viewing deck, and it also has the functions of cafe and leisure space.
The first floor contains storage and reception services. Exhibits in the first-floor exhibition hall can be sold or exchanged.
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03 Circling Tranquility Loaction: World Expo Avenue, Baqiao District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China Work attributes: Academic, Individual Level: The second year, first semester Date: 19/11/2020-06/01/2021
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Ｆｏｒｍ ｇｅｎｅｒａｔｉｏｎ
Ｓｉｔｅ ａｎａｌｙｓｉｓ
1. Insert the base cuboid.
2. Layer the cuboid.
3. Cut out the space for the balcony.
4. Extend the floor slab for larger balcony space.
5. Dig out the central courtyard to create a circle activity flow line.
6. Insert the landscape and other structure. The green yard provides an environmentalfriendly living area.
The villa design is based on simple square boxes. The inserted yard can not only provide a green environment but also make the users' movements an impartial circle.
The site is located in the middle of a large green space, close to water features. The base is far away from the urban area and the acoustic environment is good. It is close to Xi'an World Expo Park and has a broad view. The transportation is not convenient, which is far from the city center. 16
Second floor plan
The villa caters to single female artists. The building is surrounded by green plants and has good privacy. The first floor of the villa has a relatively open function and can be used for reception, exhibition, office and studio. The second floor of the villa is more private and mainly for living. The master bedroom leads directly to the second-floor balcony, providing users with a broad view. There is a courtyard in the center of the villa, which integrates green into the entire villa and echoes the external environment.
First floor plan
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Wall cross-section detail drawing 1:20
Window cross-section detail drawing 1:20
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Ｓｈｉｆｔｉｎｇ Ｐｌａｎｅｓ
The second floor contains the master bedroom and some recreational areas like light-bar. The extended balcony provides broad views and comfortable outdoor environment.
The courtyard embedded in the center of the villa provides a good environment for the villa, and also increases the transparency inside the villa, providing lighting and ventilation.
The first floor contains the studio and study room where the artist works everyday and Visitor activity areas.
Greenery around the building provides an excellent privacy.
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04 Green resonance Loaction: Qujiang Business District, Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China Work attributes: Academic, Group work Level: The fourth year, second semester Date: 24/02/2023-16/06/2023 Role: Team member. Contribution: Preliminary research and design strategy analysis, analysis drawing drawing, design analysis, and technical drawing. Other group members: Yao Yifei, Wang Xueting, Raquel Nadia Huerta Mamani
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Ｆｏｒｍ ｇｅｎｅｒａｔｉｏｎ Illustrate by Yao Yifei
1. View corridor+Morphological cuts in the surrounding 2. Generate preliminary forms in the direction of the base site. cut by the view corridors and traffic flow lines.
3. Further refinement of form priorities, confirming the 4. The southern site plan identifies the majority of the relationship of the planned road network, forming the greenfield area, distinguishing the initial functional appearance of the form and the approximate location of divisions. the upper floors.
5. Insert the high-rise building.
6. Overall refinement of the scheme and model to form an overall design concept of a stacked experience podium in the north + a corridor-led service park in the south. 21
General Layout
Illustrate by Xia Weiyu
view corridor pedestrian flow entrance/exit cycle flow
Schematic diagram of the ground floor (Illustrate by Xia Weiyu)
Rendering (Illustrate by Raquel Nadia Huerta Mamani)
Design Concept and Features: Through the multi-dimensional connection of space, break the boundaries of traditional functions and experience areas, and form a consumption ecology that integrates multiple lifestyles and digital technology. Enrich the industry and attract customers.The sky corridor is a link between the various functional areas and provides a variety of exercise options. Rooftop gardens, outdoor fitness areas in line with the concept of green, shared and sustainable development.
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Ｄｅｓｉｇｎ Ａｎａｌｙｓｉｓ Illustrate by Xia Weiyu
First and second floor plan function
Third floor plan function
Fourth floor plan function
Fifth and sixth floor plan function
Site Relationship Diagram
Site Greenery Diagram
Commercial space (podium)
Commercial space
Transport
Courtyard
Sports area
Cinema
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Commercial: retail shops, restaurants, luxury shops, etc. Service experience: fitness, shared study rooms, shared offices, trendy games, art creation, music and dance, etc. Characteristic experience: cycling track, roller skating, skateboarding, walking, running and other diversified sports space, forming a "Healthy Mall" characteristic space.
Ｔｅｃｈｎｉｃａｌ ｄｒａｗｉｎｇｓ Illustrate by Xia Weiyu& Wang Xueting
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05 Other Works Other artworks from the undergraduate period
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