ANNE Z HOU
ARCHITECTURE Academic Infill in Urban an Context | Fashion Studio Reflections on Nature | Cube Pavilion Reintroducing Agriculture | Urban Farm Connected by Art | Community Art Center Exhibition Design | C&G Partners Office Office Renovation | MRY URBAN Academic
Urban Zoning Urban Design Journal Nordic Light
DESIGN Academic Personal Office
Chopstick Chair Infographic Identity Design Website Design
ART Academic Personal
Ceramics Ink Painting Photography
A RC H ITEC TU RE
The Fashion Designers’ Collective aims to explore issues of context in an urban setting through the design of an infill building in the center of Copenhagen. The designers share the studio space where they can design, present their ideas to larger fashion houses, and show their work to the public. The primary design objective is to create a space where designers and audiences can approach fashion more directly and openly. One side of the building abuts a historic building with a half-timber façade. The concept strives to reveal and protect the beauty of the historic building. A glass box against the red façade replaces the usual solid wall, giving pedestrians the opportunity to peek into the groud floor showroom and experience the historical context of the site. The solid mass above the ground floor provides studio and service spaces. The terrace is open to the public, giving a view of the city.
SITE INSPIRATION IMAGE
IN FIL L IN A N UR B A N C ON T E X T FASHION DESIGNERS' COLLECTIVE Ny Østergade, Copenhagen Spring '13 | Studio III
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RED WALL
SOLID BOX
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RED RIBBON
creates a historical connection for the site's new identity
rests inside of the glass box to provide privacy for fashion designers
allows openess on the street level, as well as within the interior space
connects private and public realms both inside and outside
reflects on the red half-timber faรงade, guiding people through the space
STUDY MODEL
The red ribbon is an iconic element in the design, which connects the glass and solid boxes. Upon entering the building, you immediately walk on the elevated red ribbon, which also serves as the runway during fashion shows. The red ribbon becomes the spiral stairs that travel to each floor and ends on the terrace. During summer seasons, fashion shows can be held on the terrace where the red ribbon also functions as the runway.
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STREET VIEW
The Pavilion allows the viewer to walk through the space and experience four different aspects of nature: the woods, soil, sky, and water. Light zones guide the viewers through the pavilion, up toward the sky, down to the soil, and out to the water. The Pavilion takes the shape of a 9mx9m cube. The approach is to use a 3mx3m square from four faรงades and modify it to fit the experience. Square surfaces are pulled down, extruded out, or folded down to provide each landing for reflecting upon each natural element. LIGHT ZONE CONCEPT SKETCH
REFL EC TION S ON N AT U R E CUBE PAVILION Plymouth, Vermont Spring '12 | Studio II
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The urban farm explores the use of green space in an evolving industrial area by introducing agriculture into the city. The center provides a space for people to combine conventional and modern ideas of food processes and production, encouraging the community to understand natural cycles and their integration into an urban setting. It provides an avenue for educating Copenhageners about natural cycles and ecological processes essential to moving cities toward a more sustainable future. The site is located on the edge of an industrial and residential area in Ă˜sterbro, Copenhagen, adjacent to busy traffic on the western edge. The design intends to separate traffic by redirecting cyclists, pedestrians, trucks, and cars on the site. The greenhouse is the focal point of the design, containing an indoor farm that opens to the community. The goal is to provide an educational and experimental hub for the promotion of urban agriculture.
SITE PLAN + INSPIRATION
REINTRODUCING AGRICULTURE CENTER FOR URBAN FARMING Amerika Plads, Copenhagen Spring '13 | Studio III
To apply the Karma ecological concept in the design, the cycle of life and cycle of the program are laid out on the site. The cycle of life begins with planting, followed by food processing, cooking, eating, and finally composting. In parallel, the cycle of the program follows a similar path: you enter at the lobby, learn about food processing in the classrooms, cook and eat in the kitchen, and compost the food in the garden. Each component of the cycle was researched to determine an efficient and effective subdivision of the total square footage of the building. The curtain wall structure of the greenhouse makes it visible from both inside and outside the building, inviting local communities to gather for activities.
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process compost garden classroom lab
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CIRCULATION STUDY MODEL
MASSING STUDY MODEL
FACADE STUDY MODEL
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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1. 50mm frabic-concrete panel 2. fire stop insulation 3. watertide panel
4. I-beam 5. painted steel truss
GLASS PANEL ROOF
6. cardboard roof ceiling 7. cast aluminium connection piece 8. steel hook for installing fabric concrete 9. vertical painted steel column 12
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1. vertical steel column 2. green garden ventilation window
3. metal panel for rain water, 10mm thick CONCRETE FACADE
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4. 50mm fabric concrete panel 5. double glazed glass panel 6. roof rain water collection system, steel
DETAIL #2 CONNECTION OF TWO STRUCTURES VERTICAL SECTION
1. double glazed glass panel 2. painted steel trusse 3. metal panel for exterior coverage 4. water tide sheet, 10mm #2 #1 #3
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The Outreach Center is situated in Davis Square, a 15-minute walk from the Tuf ts University campus, between the Davis Square subway station and Somerville Theatre. The purpose of the building is to connect the Tufts community and the local community through the art program. The process of making art brings people together and shapes communities. People enter the art center through a spiral ramp. Walking up, they are able to peer into different studios that are located along the path. The top floor is a sloped space, which provides dining space, as well as a stage where indoor concerts can be held during the winter.
FINAL MODEL
C ON N EC TED BY A RT COMMUNIT Y ART CENTER Davis Square, Massachusetts Fall '11 | Studio I
CONCEPT ONE SKETCH + STUDY MODEL
CONCEPT TWO SKETCH + STUDY MODEL
CONCEPT THREE SKETCH + STUDY MODEL
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E X H I B I T I O N D E S IG N SANFORD L AB VISITOR CENTER Lead, South Dakota In Progress | C&G Partners(office work)
The Sanford Underground Research Laboratory located in the historic Homestake Gold Mine specializes in astrophysics neutrino research. The site, once the second largest gold mine in the country, tunnels over 8,000ft deep. The new 8,000-sq-ft visitor center provides the public an inside look of the history and cultural context of the city of Lead, Homestake Gold Mine, and the new lab. The scope of work includes exhibition design, brand design, and site construction. I am responsible for exhibition design and project management. Currently, I am designing an interpretive panel layout and exhibition content with a researcher at the Sanford lab. We aim to create an experience for visitors to learn the history and future of the site.
PHOTOGRAPHIC FRIEZE INTERPRETIVE PANELS OPEN CUT OUTLOOK HOMESTAKE MINE & SURF LAB MODEL CAGE AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE GLOBALREACH MURAL VISITORS' CENTER ENTRANCE RETAIL STORE VISITOR CENTER OVERVIEW
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW SKETCH
EXTERIOR RENDERING ( Dangermond Keane Architecture)
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1. HOMESTAKE MINE 2. LIFE AMONG THE DRIFTS 3. LEAD: THE GOLDEN DISTRICT 4. LEAD: THE PAST 5. DOWN BELOW: RAY DAVIS 6. UNDERGAROUND RESEARCH 7. XENON EXPERIMENT 8. MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR 9. SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS 10. THE FUTURE OF NOW
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O F F I C E R E N O VAT IO N SHANGHAI XGL OFFICE Shanghai, China Summer '13 | Internship at MRY
The 3,000-sq-ft office renovation project was completed during my two-month internship at the Moore Ruble Yudell Shanghai office. From concept design to construction, I was responsible for developing a complete drawing set. The office is located on the second floor of a newspaper factory, which was later remodeled into a boutique shop. The main aesthetic goal for the interior renovation was to maintain the integrity of the original space. The challenge was to work with the irregular layout of the old building and determine the most efficient layout of workstations. The experience taught me valuable lessons about the decision making process and the fundamental role of drawings in communicating internally between designers and consultants and externally with contractors.
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U R B A N Z O N ING REDESIGN DPW Somerville, Massachusetts Fall '13 | Urban Design Course
The existing Somerville Department of Public Works (DPW) is an industrially-zoned warehouse and service site centered in a dense residential neighborhood. Based on neighborhood research and retail inventory, my team of four students proposed relocating the Somerville YMCA here, sharing the lot with the DPW. Our design consists of a transparent, integrated DPW, a vibrant community center, and a diversified YMCA. This urban rezoning project focuses on communityoriented placemaking by creating visual and practical integration of the DPW and YMCA facilities. CONCEPT SKETCH
OFFICE COVERED GARAGE OPEN YARD FARMER’S MARKET CAFE ART STUIDO
OFFICE YOGA STUDIO SWIMMING POOL TRACK
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YMCA
DPW
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ATRIUM
CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
UR B A N D E S I G N J O U R N AL URBAN STUDY Copenhagen Fall '12 | Elective Course
BIKING COPENHAGEN Green route for bikes
Through a series of field studies to various sites in Copenhagen, this project aims to study urban fabric, from large to small scales, between public and private realms. By studying new methods for urban analysis and field observation, I learned how cultural, physical, and historical factors affect urban design today. I was especially interested in how to take urban sections and identify public and private layers within human living zones. Here are two class assignments, looking at biking paths and urban courtyards, both traditional and contemporary.
DANISH COURTYARDS Depictions of public and private zoning
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N O R D I C L I GHT URBAN STUDY Scandinavia Region Fall '13 | Travel Journal
Extreme variations in climate and sun produce unique conditions of lighting throughout Scandinavia. Architects seize upon Nordic light as a source of identity and inspiration for their design and response to their environment. Because of the geographic location, building profiles are shaped to gather low angles of light from the south. By transforming architecture into an optical instrument, architects relate buildings to their unique high latitudes, reminding people of where they are. While traveling in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, I studied the use of light in Nordic architecture.
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STREET SPOTLIGHT STUDY
D ESIGN
C H O P S T I C K C H AIR FURNITURE DESIGN + BUILD Copenhagen Fall '12 | Furniture Design Studio
The chopstick chair is inspired by everyday life. The legs of the folding chair open up and elegantly touch the ground. The design draws from a timeless and beautiful instrument for eating and applies a rigorous craftsmanship influenced by Danish furniture production.
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I N F O G R A PHIC DATA ANALYSIS Medford, Massachusetts Spring '14 | Marketing Course
This marketing course case study asks students to create a campus renovation proposal based on four data sets. The goal of the campus renovation project is to maximize efficiency in both existing buildings and possible new additions. By optimizing efficient use of space, the project aims to improve the fuctionality and diversity of Gamma College campus. The project approach focuses on people, place, and money. To better understand the data sets, I created an infographic, proposing a three-phase renovation. Project analysis starts by examining the needs of students, faculty, and staff. The five existing buildings were analyzed for their condition and performance. Decisions were made based on overlapping data sets from all three aspects to show a comprehensive strategy that meets the client's needs.
I D E N T I T Y D E S IG N TUFTS BIKES SHARE Medford, Massachusetts Spring '11 | Personal Work
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Tufts Bikes is a club promoting biking on the Tufts campus. We initiated the program to offer bikes, free-ofcharge to the community. We developed a proposal and won a $50,000 on-campus grant. After four months of preparing, we launched the program with 30 rental bikes, mechanic workshops, and bike safety lessons. We also lead bike rides to Boston. I designed the Tufts Bikes logo which was used on social media, t-shirts, and stickers.
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W E B S I T E D E S IG N HASHIM SARKIS STUDIOS' WEBSITE Cambridge, Massachusetts Spring '14 | HSS Office Work hashimsarkis.com
The website design process includes planning the schedule, designing the wireframe, and developing templates and features. The goal is to create a simple and clean look with a white and neutral color scheme. I conducted user experience research on outline efficiency, based on 50+ architecture firm websites. My study concluded that the optimal layout for the studio's work is to show only one image at a time. A challenge we faced was finding a way to display the large amounts of text efficiently. Our solution was to keep the framework within the top portion of the page.
Project List As the cursor hovers over each project, an associated image appears on the left and the description changes from gray to black.
Project Detail Each page has a slideshow of the project from the preliminary design phase to final production. These images include drawings, models, and the final product to show the craftsmanship of the studio. A description of the project appears below the images.
Studio Profile The profile page shows the studio philosophy, press, awards, the team, and exhibition work. A dropdown menu shows two office locations and contact information.
WEBSITE MAIN PAGE
ART
CERAMICS
Studio Work 5-6" Fall '13 + Spring '14
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INK PAINTING
Personal Work 11.7" x 16.5" Summer '13
PHOTOGRAPHY
Reinheimen National Park, Norwaay Fall '13
ANNE Z HOU