Through this portfolio, I would like to express my critical thinking to solve local problems through rational and perceptual strategies. As well as responding to history and culture. hopeyouenjoyreadingthisportfolio.
"Besigned" Village
PROJECT TYPE BEng Architecture- XJTLU
ARC 204
DATE LOCATION FUNCTION
Professor Mona Azadian
Fall 2021- 2/2 semester project
Houtouwan Village, China
Mixed-used Tourism
The project is located in Houtouwan Village, a small forgotten fishing village on Shengshan Island in Zhejiang Province, China. Once extremely rich and prosperous, it is now abandoned due to the overutilisation of its resources, and was exposed to the internet during the 2021 epidemic for its Wizard of Oz-like landscape, which has also caused countless people trapped in the city to long for nature.
Our goal is to transform the village of Hutouwan from an abandoned fishing village into a thriving cultural destination that celebrates the area's rich history and fishing culture. Our strategy is to achieve this by promoting future sustainability, resilience and profitability to help the fishing village form a new chain of self-sufficient businesses. Our vision includes restoring and improving the natural landscape and recreational attributes of the fishing village, attracting back the original villagers and bringing outside visitors to the village. By embracing this new vision, we believe we can create a vibrant and sustainable fishing village that will benefit the community and the environment.
The project consists of three phases, phase 1 aims to provide a starting point for future sustainability, resilience and profitability by transforming the village centre area into a multi-purpose space such as a cultural hall, hotel, etc., helping to realise our goals whilst celebrating the rich history and culture of the area. Phase 2 aims to take advantage of the topography of the western edge of the site to transform it into a cultural and recreational centre with cultural practices, scenic views and a food court. The third stage is to use the original houses on the east side of the site to transform them into a bed and breakfast for the original villagers to run their own business once they have a certain amount of traffic and an economic system in place.
Concept development
Green (New)
House (Old)
Inspired by Houtouwan Village 's current situation that plants grow along with the abounded building
By summarizing the specific relationship between them, and transforming it into architectural typology
Functional Blocks
Concept: Combine the old building with new building by simulating the ways plants grow on the site
The photo of plants grow
The way of plants grow
Architectural typology (2D)
Architectural typology (3D)
Building Generation
Current Houtouwan Village Detail
Villagers can rediscover the beautiful life of Houtouwan Village and sit quietly on the rooftop garden to feel
sea breeze and sunset. Tourists can also experience the folk culture and beautiful scenery of Houtouwan Village.
This area is the most densely populated with houses, and after accumulating a certain amount of passenger flow in Houtouwan Village, it provides shelter and economic sources for the villagers' return. Villagers can use abandoned houses to transform into homestays for their own living while also providing accommodation for tourists. Enable the village to operate spontaneously and form an economic cycle.
This area is the first stage area and is the center of Houtouwan Village, which includes reception, exhibitions, food, coffee, camping and other leisure activities. It is also the main activity area for tourists and villagers, and the main venue for various folk activities. All buildings are built based on the original layout of Houtouwan Village, maximizing the restoration of Houtouwan Village's style. The village faces the seaside and is arranged according to the undulating terrain, providing a good view for all houses.
In the second stage, entertainment activities in Houtouwan Village were added, and a fishing village cultural street was established. During holidays, this street will be bustling with various local cuisine, folk decorations, and fireworks events. Due to the unique geographical location of the region, the natural viewing platform not only offers stunning seaside style and fishing villages, but also becomes a leisure and social place for people.
STAGE 3
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
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Gusu Theater
PROJECT TYPE BEng Architecture- XJTLU
ARC 204 DATE LOCATION FUNCTION
Keqing Zheng
Fall 2021- 1/2 semester project
Soochow, China Theater
The project is located in Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, geographically situated on the edge of the moat in the ancient city centre. The site is surrounded by a large number of preserved garden relics and is rich in tourist activities. However, due to the high residential density, there is a great lack of public activity areas for the residents, as well as limited civic activities in the old city.
Standing on the ancient city wall next to the site, the view across the site to the new city of Suzhou can be seen in the distance. Inspired by this, the project aims to create a dialogue between the new city and the old city. Bringing the vitality of the new town into the old town, the old town can be transformed into not only a tourist garden, but also more recreational activities, leading to a new type of life in the old town.
The project will solve the problem of serious lack of recreational space for the citizens of Gusu District in the old city, and create a public space for the citizens, including waterfront area and open-air stage and other facilities.
The original site is near more elderly people, with a beautiful landscape and a wide view, it is a leisure gathering place for the residents of the old city.
The project will focus on this area and attract different age groups to create a richer and more comfortable life in the old town.
SITE
The ancient city wall of Suzhou is formed by the Qi Men, with an average height of 5.5m.
This perspective view shows the relationship of the building to the site and its connection to the original ruins.
Ancient moat of the ancient city of Suzhou, with an average width of 90m
The visual axis runs through the ancient ruins and the landmarks of the new city, and serves as a public space for the residents, connecting the waterfront with the neighbourhoods.
A timber frame is used, combined with concrete loadbearing walls to form the overall structure.
The white aluminium metal cladding echoes the style of the original houses in the old town. Ancient City Wall
Waicheng River
White aluminium facade
Section A- A 'showcases the central theater and open-air theater, transitioning through an open atrium. The roof of the first floor room of the open-air theater serves as the audience seat of the theater.
Section B- B 'shows the overall connection relationship between the functional areas of the project. The Grand Theater enters through the entrance hall, which is connected to the central corridor and entertainment area at GF to form a connected space. The atrium staircase of GF provides direct access to 1F and the outdoor corridor.
This model displays the structure of the outer skin with windows, as well as the waterfront open-air theater and rest corridor.
A medium-sized theater can accommodate 500 spectators, including two levels of seating. Opening windows on the roof can introduce some natural light to create a wonderful stage effect.
The outdoor theater is combined with the waterfront area to form an open space. Citizens can engage in leisure and entertainment here while also enjoying various outdoor performances.
In this Lobby the performance of a medium-sized theater can be faintly seen through the translucent film. From this hall, you can directly enter the audience seat of the 1F open-air theater.
The entrance hall GF is directly connected to the central corridor to form a large space with a wide view. The windows on the roof can directly pass through the atrium to provide natural light indoors.
The Tectonic model shows the combination of the overall wooden frame and concrete load-bearing structure of the building.
Model Render and Tectonic
Medium Theater Interior Rendering
The interior of Grand Theater is mainly decorated with wood, which is coordinated with the wooden frame structure. Including two levels of audience seats, it can accommodate a total of 900 spectators.
Island on the path
PROJECT TYPE BEng Architecture- XJTLU
ARC 305
DATE LOCATION FUNCTION
Professor Teo Hidalgo Nacher
Fall 2023- 1/2 semester project
La palma, Spain
Multifunctional building
Site is located in la palma Island, Spain, which is a scenic venue, located on the south side of the island. There is a tunnel under the site, which was previously excavated to find the source of the holy spring. Due to the volcanic eruption in La Palma Island, a lot of soil and buildings have been damaged, which has seriously affected the local economy. Therefore, focusing on tourism development is the main strategy that can bring economy and make up for the losses caused by volcanic eruption.
There are many tourist routes aimed at different landscapes on the island, including tropical rain forests, volcanoes, oceans and stargazing. Inspired by this, this project takes "path" as the concept, emphasizing linear spatial experience and experiencing different functions by different routes. The space arrangement order is also based on path, and the overlapping areas of path form a courtyard, and the functional space is arranged according to the courtyard.
As a part of the popular hiking route on the island, this building provides a stop for tourists to hike on the island. The whole building is completely hidden underground and integrated into the site. Natural light is introduced through multiple courtyards, and the interaction between tourists and the natural elements of the site is guided through the restrictions of the courtyards on the scenery, thus enriching the tourist experience.
Site Analysis
La Palma Island, Spain
La Palma is the most north-westerly of the Spanish Canary Islands. As with all the Canary Islands, La Palma is a volcanic island and in 2021 a volcanic eruption caused significant damage to the area. The island's rich natural resources and history and culture have made it very popular for tourism. The project is intended to create a spa accommodation and exhibition complex using the site's original sacred springs as a vehicle to allow visitors to experience the spa while experiencing the natural landscape and culture of the area.
Fuencaliente
2. El Paso 4. Tazacorte
3. Roque de
1. Del Charco Azul
JOURNEY
The dining room and the accommodation area are separated by two courtyards. The accommodation area has a separate terrace facing the sea.
The second floor of the central area, which directly connects the beach and faces the sea. The floor window echoes the roof skylight, reflecting the light to the underground.
The first floor corridor of the accommodation area has a wide view and looks at the restaurant through the atrium.
The rendering model shows the relationship between the building and the site, and all courtyards face the sea. The original holy fountain Tunnel is preserved, through which you can get to the ground floor museum.
This area is a transitional space between the central area and the accommodation area, with a rest platform and a coffee bar.
The fourth floor of the central area is connected with the atrium through the skylight. Even the lowest underground floor can get a light beam through the skylight to produce a sense of sacredness. The square in front of the entrance of the research
The Optimistic part
The transition region
Courtyard Ⅰ
Courtyard Ⅱ
Courtyard Ⅲ
Sit On The Holy Fountain
PROJECT TYPE BEng Architecture- XJTLU
ARC 304 DATE LOCATION FUNCTION
Professor Teo Hidalgo Nacher/ Chendong
Fall 2023- 2/2 semester project
La palma, Spain
Thermal Bath
Site is located in la palma Island, Spain, which is a scenic venue, located on the south side of the island. There is a tunnel under the site, which was previously excavated to find the source of the holy spring.
The project aims to design a series of buildings around the function of soaking hot springs based on the combination of the site and the interaction between people and nature. The meaning of the holy founhtain is of great significance to the local people. It can not only treat some skin diseases and other physical diseases, but also has become a belief and a healing spirit for the local people after the recovery of the founhtain. This project is to combine the spirit and space experience to form a complete set of spiritual healing hot spring experience.
The overall atmosphere of the building is connected by a covered bridge, with the functions of accommodation, catering and fitness on the left and the hot spring experience on the right. The spatial order of hot springs follows normal temperature-cold water-warm water-hot water. Attached to the site as a whole, you can go directly to the beach after experiencing the hot spring from the top entrance. The art museum on the first floor is connected to the original entrance of the tunnel. After experiencing the hot spring, you can go into the tunnel and feel the healing of the holy founhtain.
"Volcanoes meet water to form hot springs." "A process of Healing ourselves"
The holy fountain makes up for the losses caused by volcanic eruption and heals the spirit of local people.
The disappearance of Holy fountain
The transition from physics to spirit
The transition of the relationship between locals and Holy Fountain
Source of Holy Fountain
Lapalma Island is short of water resources. The excavation of Holy fountain and waterways have promoted the economic development Holy fountain can treat many diseases, and its significance is very valuable to local people.
Volcanic eruption buried the original holy spring Local crops and buildings were greatly destroyed. People began to look for the holy spring again.
rediscovered.
Reels of Thermal Bath
a. A tunnel-like circulation connects from the top to the bottom as the terrain changes, and finally connects to the existing tunnel.
b. The function of the bathing area is extended with this "tunnel", where people bathe in the holy spring water and interact with the surrounding nature.
