ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2021-2023 Selected works
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Zhaoyixuan Zeng
Zhaoyixuan Zeng Tel: +8617715153604 Email: arc1ssue1109@163.com Add: Building 6, Xiangshan Community, Bozhou District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, China
EDUCATION
· Conducted site analysis, layout and project design for various commercial construction projects and assisted other architects in text arrangement
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 09/2019-07/2023 Bachelor of Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China) Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Architecture, Class Two Division One, University of Liverpool (UK) GPA: Upper Second-Class Honours (61/100)
· Utilised CAD and PS to generate concepts and develop projects of multiple types of commercial buildings in Suzhou including university buildings, commercial and office complexes and seafood markets
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES
2023
The Sustainability of Philosophy in Architecture with Practical Examples Instructor: Alessandro. Cece 03/2022-06/2022 · Explained the definition, background and causes of wabi-sabi and analysed how this differently-displayed concept showcased the same meaning in two works of art influenced by different regions and cultures through comparison, completing the thesis The Continuity of Wabi-sabi Aesthetics · Delved into Tanizaki’s In Praise of Shadows and Zumthor’s Thermes Vals and considered how the use of wabi-sabi in the two selected artworks could be translated into the Final Year Project design
ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
· Based on the wabi-sabi’s development of aesthetics and theory and practical application to devise the Final Year Project from the perspective of wabi-sabi’s philosophy
· Took charge of modelling and freehand drawing to formulate the concept and improved it according to the usage demand, functional status and site design · Emphasised the integration of architecture with the humanities/geography of different sites to ensure that the architectural design does not deviate from the design environment · Reported to the team leader and customer and discussed various solutions with the professionals in landscape, structure and planning to ensure the smooth and efficient implementation of the project · Participated in the tender for Suzhou Vocational University Construction Competition with the company team and took charge of mapping the concept mapping and planning the bedroom area building layout
SKILLS Rhino, Vray, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustration, Adobe indesign, D5 render, Auto CAD, Skectch up
A Site Visit to Guanqian Street of Humanities and Architecture 03/2021-04/2021
LANGUAGE
· Through on-the-spot observation and interviews with local residents, discover the ways in which Guanqian Street integrates with the old buildings and the comparative analyses with the modern buildings in the new town, and produce a research report.
Chinese Native Full English teaching at University
CAMPUS ACTIVITY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Tus-Design Group Co., Ltd, Suzhou Intern in Architectural Design Department
06/2022-08/2022
· Conducted site analysis, layout and project design for various commercial construction projects and assisted other architects in text arrangement
Basketball Association Member of the Association
2021
Participated in activities and competitions of the association, including a halfcourt game and three whole-court game, contributing to the entry of semi-final in the half-court 3V3 game
My undergraduate experience has confirmed my innovative path of architectural exploration, which allowed me to express design concepts through the different structural forms of the building. Better translating "abstract concepts" into "architectural design" is a part I have struggled to explore in participating in school design projects and commercial architectural design. However, China's commercial buildings excessively pursue the efficiency of completion and formalize this transformation process, giving less attention to regional culture and site nature. This goes against my original intention and career path. After acquiring professional knowledge and skills in the field, I have started considering how to better integrate the imagination and inspiration of individuals into the design and bring these conceptualized ideas to fruition, addressing the disconnect between the building and the forces that shape it. When designing buildings, what should architects do to balance the needs and preferences of the users, the site and context in which the building will be located, and the structural, technical, and environmental considerations? Considering these questions, I have decided to study for a postgraduate degree in this field. After research, I believe that the Architectural Design March at UCL will offer me an ideal opportunity to explore further these specific academic areas. Undergraduate studies in architecture at the Xi' an Jiaotong-Liverpool University was colorful and fruitful. The British teaching mode and studying fully delivered in English helped me adapt to the learning environment at the postgraduate stage in advance. The systematic course and the academic atmosphere encouraging free creation cultivated my rigorous design styles and innovative thinking. This period of study helped improve my cognition of spatial shaping, my ability to distinguish architectural structures, and my insight into the texture of materials and the collocation of colors. Learning the philosophy of art and aesthetics made up for my underlying thinking logic of architectural design. From participating in small architectural designs to expressing views on larger architectural forms such as urban sites and natural slopes, I mastered the design methods of different building types, the materials and construction techniques used to create them, and how to give them a human element. Additionally, practical projects that mimic the working environment of architects enabled me to plan construction companies and implement building standards per RIBA construction standards. During those years of study and practice, I not only acquired specific knowledge but also had further contact and understanding of urban construction and economic development, which will benefit my advanced study. I also paid attention to training my ability to conduct research, as demonstrated by my final year project. My favorite architect, Peter Zumthor, features a simple and modest architectural style, focusing on the surrounding environment, whose expression for the building contributed to my design thinking. Therefore, in my third and fourth projects, I made a vivid interpretation of this architectural thinking. The site is located on the beach on the north-west side of the island of La Palma, Spain. Completely different design strategies were used considering functional requirements. In the third project, I built a research center with the concept of "path," highlighting the linear spatial experience. The courtyard was designed to provide natural light while responding to the island's natural landscape, enabling visitors to interact with nature. The fourth project was bath design, where I planned to transform the holy fountain underneath the grounds, a symbol of hope and healing, into a spiritual experience. Through these two projects, I aimed to quest for various possibilities of the same site, responding to environment through functional forms and integrating the building with the site, and the interaction between the architectural space and people. To gain real-world urban planning literacy and professional expertise, I interned at Tus-Design Group Co., Ltd, Suzhou. One of my notable involvements was to partake in the plan design of agricultural and sideline products e-commerce market of Xiaojing Village of Suzhou City, highlighting the creative building styles and clear space management solutions. Leafed through vast cases of seafood markets made me realize the challenge of simultaneously meeting the supply and demand of suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. After discussing with the chief designers several times, we determined to present it as a composite spatial structure with different functional areas and streamline, discriminating the loading and unloading area, wholesale sites, catering, and retail distract from the first floor to the third. Then, we took inspiration from the sails of fishing boats and simulated the roof as a wind-blown canvas, making the whole building resemble a light fishing boat. By participating in case studies and the design of concept diagrams, site diagrams, floor plans, and site-related functional diagrams, I improved my modelling capabilities using RHINO software and mastered how to draw efficiently in AutoCAD. At the same time, these experiences have deepened my understanding of the relationship among buildings, cities, and the environment, recognizing that they are correlated and it is an exciting topic I need to study in the future. Britain is a country where historic buildings are often successfully integrated with modern society, local areas have played a successful role in major regeneration schemes, which have, in turn, created significant benefits for the local economies. All this makes the UK an ideal place to pursue my master’s degree. Specifically, I chose the Architectural Design March program at the UCL. As one of the top architecture schools in the world, Bartlett School of Architecture will help broaden my vision and creative thinking. Learning the Architectural Design: Historical, Cultural and Theoretical Skills module will enable me to integrate traditional and modern cultures and apply them to modern architecture, making buildings an inheritance and recording the conventional culture precipitation and development process. Meanwhile, the collaborative work between individuals and groups is also very attractive, and I expect to complete work with students from different countries through interesting thinking collisions. Upon graduation, I am eager to enter an international enterprise like Foster and Gensler as an architect, accumulating design experience, strengthening my understanding of the architecture industry, and forming my unique design styles.
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BESIGNED VILLAGE
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GUSU THEATER Theater ARC205 Academic Work
CONTENTS
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THE ISLAND ON THE PATH Mixed-used Research Center ARC205 Academic Work
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SIT ON THE HOLY FOUNTAIN
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OTHER WORKS/PROFESSIONAL WORKS ARC102/ ARC202/ ARC301
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Zhaoyixuan Zeng
Thermal Bath ARC304 Academic Work
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2023
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, and thinking about building materials and construction. Finally, I hope you enjoy reading this portfolio.
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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
Mixed-used Tourism ARC204 Academic Work
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Houtouwan village is located in the northeast of Shengshan Island, Shengsi County, Zhejiang Province, China. It is the national famous Zhoushan fishing ground center with superior economic location and rich marine resources. On the North-East side of Shengshan Island is a small village once inhabited by the fishermen of shengshan Island. Now the village is empty and locals call it “no man’s village”.
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PROJECT TYPE ARC 204 DATE LOCATION FUNCTION
Site analysis
“BESIGNED” VILLAGE
W i n d ro s e i n f a l l
The project outlines the scenery of the fishing village and aims to reuse the island’s resources through tourism, thus activating the economic industry of Houtouwan Village, attracting tourists and recalling the original villagers. Create a beautiful, harmonious, happy and quiet sea island environment and form a good economic cycle at the same time.
Terrtorial Plan 1:20000
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There are three levels of preservation of abandoned houses on the island: complete, no roof and only walls.
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Timeline of Houtouwan Village
Problem Posing
Overall analysis People's attention was on the internet during the epidemic, and the village of Hou Tou Wan went viral at this time for a photo of a green house.
Typhoon
Traffic
Medical health
Ageing population
Education
The villagers loss
Island Resources
Landscape
In the context of covid-19, most work stopped and people were trapped in their homes
Fishery Culture
Abandoned houses
This project focuses on tourism development and activates the resources of the island through construction. The aim is to make the island selfsufficient while giving villagers a better life.
Conversion of houses in the central area
Recreation resource expansion to
Conversion
to form a dispersed village centred on the
create cultural streets and landscape
houses, villagers' self-owned
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abandoned
exhibition room
terraces
local hotel
Activities analysis
People Analysis (villager and tourist) The desire of villagers working in the city to go home
In recent years, houtouwan village has become popular through the Internet
Target Group：
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Photographer
The desire of people who work at home for Tourism
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1 In the context of covid-19 More and more tourists are willing to go to the island
Local fishing culture and historical changes Dragon dance, a local traditional cultural custom
experience going out The best place to take on a boat wite villagers pictures facing the ocean Cliff offers extreme sports rock climbing
40％ Travel lover
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Transportation
Artist Tourists are attracted by the beautiful scenery on the Internet
The strategy of three parallel industries
The self-sufficiency of houtouwan village has promoted the overall development of Shengshan island
Tourism
5％ Researcher
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Fishing
Business man Aquaculture
20％ Villagers upload the beautiful scenery of the island through the Internet
Seafood lover
Sunlight and beach Tourist center: arrange and receive visitors
Plenty of seafood to choose from
Part of the preserved green houses can be used as one of the scenic spots
snorkeling
Project Aims
Tourism is based on the daily lives of villagers
STAGE 1 Restoring island life to the villagers
Continuation of traditional island culture and customs
Harmony between tourists and villagers
Experience Island Fishing Activities
Conversion of houses in the central area to form a dispersed village centred on the exhibition room. Build the popularity of Houtouwan Village
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
After accumulating a certain level of popularity, expand
After accumulating sufficient popularity, villagers can
entertainment resources and create cultural blocks and
return and transform abandoned houses in the area into self
landscape terraces.
operated local hotel, forming an economic cycle.
Concept development
Functional Blocks Green (New)
House (Old)
Current Houtouwan Village
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
Detail
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)
Cultural street People can enjoy various local delicacies here
View tower
Stage pavilion
Seafood factory
As a landmark building in the village, people can also enjoy the island scenery
As a stage for cultural performances and pavilions for people's rest
For local villagers to process and store seafood for sale
Building Generation
Hang Corridors wind the houses like vines Function: Traffic, View platform Generate methodology: Wind
Corridor The corridor is generated based on the original layout of the house, solving terrain problems and making each space continuous
The new parts hangs over the old building Function: Sea food Generate methodology: Hang
Restaurant The ground floor is elevated to ensure a better view of the exhibition rooms and the plaza, as well as easy accessibility.
Extend
Wind
New parts covered by existing walls and Roof Function: Coffee Generate methodology: Cover
New building covers site's original abandoned house
Cafe Reinforcement of the interior of the original house with a timber structure and the opening of a window to add views and light
Reception Function: Reception hall, lounge Generate methodology: Cover
The new building wraps around the site's original derelict walls and uses glass to increase light.
Cover
Retaining the original two parts of the building extended and connected
Based on the original layout, the new building is surrounded by the central house.
Embrace
Function: Exhibition(Centre), Library (surrounding) Generate methodology: Embrace
Accommodation
Exhibition Room The new building around the perimeter solves the problem of the rugged terrain surrounding the original house and creates a functional continuity with the original building
Function: Shopping(GF), Hotel(1F) Generate methodology: Extend
Improving the orientation of the original buildings and the overall functional layout of the village.
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1 2 1. Exhibition Room 2. Library 3. View tower 4. Coffee 5. Residential 6. Shopping (1F) Residenal (2F) 7. Reception 8. Sea food factory 9. Restaurant
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Bottom Right Rendered view from the corridor towards the exhibition room
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Top 1:100 Section C -C' The exhibition hall is renovated based on the original building, with some walls demolished and reinforced with wooden structures. The use of a large number of wooden structures creates a quiet and warm feeling for the internal atmosphere.
Bottom Left Render model Bottom Right Detail section
Life of Houtouwan Vilage STAGE 1 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.
STAGE 2 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 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.
Stage 3
Stage 1
Stage 2
Conclusion Besigned Village Houtouwan Village has restored a beautiful fishing village life, creating a scattered settlement according to the original layout of the village. In this beautiful island environment, the original fishermen have returned to the island to live the life they had hoped for, and more and more tourists are willing to come to Houtouwan Village to experience this beauty together.
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GUSU THEATER
Site analysis
Soochow, Jiangsu province, China BEng Architecture- XJTLU Keqing Zheng Spring 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. The aim of the project is to explore the possibilities between the old and the new city, to inject new life into the old city and to create public waterfront spaces in conjunction with the moat.
Inside the ancient city
Transportation analysis
High density population
The site is located on the edge of the moat in the ancient city of Suzhou, surrounded by many garden ruins and a large number of travellers
The site is surrounded by an abundance of roads, with four paths that lead directly to the site. A fitness trail runs alongside the moat.
There is a high residential density within the ancient city and a lack of public recreational areas.
Qimen City Wall
SITE
People activities analysis Loumen City Wall Humble Administrator's Garden
By analysing the daily activities of the citizens in Gusu district in a day, it is concluded that the types of activities of the citizens in the old city are very limited and the demand for leisure time walking is high.
Problem Conclusion
Soochow Museum Soochow Silk Museum North Temple Tower The Lion Forest Garden
The old town has a high density of visitors, the types of activities for the public are very restricted and there is a high demand for leisure time recreational walks.
INSPIRATION FROM SITE VISIT
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Menifesto The project will enrich the activity experience of the old town, increase the public activity area for the citizens, and connect the old town with the new town in terms of sight and motion. This photograph, taken as a result of site research, shows the new city centre to the south-east of the site as seen from the ancient city walls to the north-west of the site.
Generation Process Medium theater Recreation area
Grand theater
SITE Outdoor theater
Establishing the axis
Arrangement of functional areas
Divide the site into two parts along the axis of the ancient city wall and the iconic buildings of the new urban area.
According to the venue environment, leisure areas and open-air theaters will be arranged near the waterfront area as public areas for citizens' activities.
Form Generation Generate architectural forms based on the shape of the site. The central axis forms an open-air corridor as a public area connecting both sides of the site.
Surface opening Open windows to introduce natural light according to the indoor flow lines of tourists, and the light also serves as a guide to guide tourists.
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White aluminium facade
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The white aluminium metal cladding echoes the style of the original houses in the old town.
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First Floor Plan 1. Grand Theater 2. Control Room 3. Lobby 4. Corridor 5. Medium Theater 6. Outdoor Theater 7. Leisure area
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Waicheng River Ancient moat of the ancient city of Suzhou, with an average width of 90m
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Timber Structure
Ancient City Wall
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A timber frame is used, combined with concrete load-bearing walls to form the overall structure.
The ancient city wall of Suzhou is formed by the Qi Men, with an average height of 5.5m.
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Fitness Trail 3
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Corridor 1:500 Ground Floor Plan
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1. Grand Theater 2. Administration 3. Entrance Lobby 4. Corridor 5. Medium Theater 6. Outdoor Theater 7. Restaurant 8. Cafe
Main Road
Aerial View
This perspective view shows the relationship of the building to the site and its connection to the original ruins.
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.
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. Lobby
Actors' Lounge
Medium Theater
Performance Stage
Lobby
Grand Theater
Stairwell Auditorium （1F）
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Shop
Storage
Entrance Lobby Control Room
Outdoor Theater
Atrium
Medium Theater
Terrace
Restaurant
Cafe
Restaurant
Outdoor Corridor
20m
Top 1:500 Section A -A' The chart on the right shows the four main functional areas and their surrounding spaces. From this diagram, it is possible to clearly understand the route into the space and the connection between each space and the public area.
Middle 1:500 Section B -B' Bottom Isometric Program Diagrams
Grand 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.
Model Render and Tectonic
Medium Theater Interior Rendering
Outdoor Theater Rendering
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.
First Floor Lobby Interior Rendering
Entrance Hall Atrium Interior Rendering
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.
This model displays the structure of the outer skin with windows, as well as the waterfront open-air theater and rest corridor. The Tectonic model shows the combination of the overall wooden frame and concrete load-bearing structure of the building.
LOCATION 3. Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory Rises above the “sea of clouds” where the atmosphere is clear and stable is considered one of the best places on earth to observe the sky
Lanzarote
La palma La Gomera
Tenerife
Fuerteventura Gran Camaria
El Hierro
2. El Paso
Has the privilege of having the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Birthplace of silk weaving, this municipality is also home to Canary pine forests, attractive walking trails
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Site Analysis La Palma Island, Spain
1. Del Charco Azul A natural swimming pool surrounded by volcanic rocks
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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.
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HISTORY 4. Tazacorte
Lies in the west. Beaches, banana plantations, cultural heritage, breathtaking sunsets, active leisure.
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5. Santa Cruz de The capital of the island lies in the east of the island and it is home to the only commercial port of the island.
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There is an aborigine named "Guanches" living on the island
The conquest ended with the submission of La Palma in 1496. In the 16s the guanche is exterminated.
LAYER ANALYSIS ON ISLAND - REGIONS
1. SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA 2. PUNTALLANA 3. SAN ANDERS Y SANUCES 4. BARLOVENTO 5. VILLA DE GARAFLA 7. TIJARAFE 8. TAZACORTE 9. LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE 10. EL APSO 11. FUENCALENTE 12. VILLA DE MAZO 13. BRENA BAJA 14. BRENA ALTA
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The development of agriculture and tourism makes the economy rise
An eruption at the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge
2022 Multicultural and natural resources attract more and more tourists
Specific Analysis
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6. Fuencaliente
The southernmost municipality on La Palma is known for its outstanding volcanic scenery
- ROAD The road network on the island is very complex. There are roads around the island, and there are also paths through mountains and forests. There are even water tunnels covering the entire island.
Road network
- Volcanic eruption 1480 1585 1646
Hiking path
1677 1712 1949
Secondary path
Volcanic eruption
1971 2021
National park
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708 square kilometres - POPULATION 10m
The total population at the end of 2020 was 85,840, of which 15,716 lived in the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma and about 20,467 in Los Llanos de Aridane
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The local economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Bananas are grown throughout the island and there are many banana farms in the Los Llanos de Aridane valley on the west side of the island.
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Section C-C'
Section D-D'
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Major road
Wharf
Observatory
Airport
Major road Secondary road Pedestrians
Volcanic rock
Mountain
National park
Volcano
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7. Fuente Santa (SIte) Fuente Santa is the source of the thermal waters, located south of the Fuencaliente coast, whose waters have therapeutic properties
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PROJECT TYPE ARC 305 DATE LOCATION
BEng Architecture- XJTLU Professor Teo Hidalgo Nacher Fall 2022-1/2 semester project La palma， Spain
The eruption of the volcano on the island of La Palma in 2021 caused damage to 1.1 hectares of soil and 2,715 buildings, severely affecting the local economy. The project is intended to link the development of tourism on the island in order to increase economic income and compensate for the damage caused by the eruption. The third function of the project is the research centre, which is based on the concept of 'path', emphasising a linear spatial experience. As part of the island's popular travelling routes, it provides a stopping point for tourists to hike around the island. The entire building volume is completely submerged underground, bringing in natural light through multiple courtyards and enhancing the visitor's interaction with the natural elements of the site, enriching the tourist experience. PATH ANALYSIS
Long distance hiking"path" JOURNEY ANALYSIS
600m
Short distance hiking"path"
1200m
Star observation "path"
Cycling "path"
LAYER ANALYSIS ON ISLAND
1800m
Volcano San Antonio
Volcano Teneguia
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As a directional element, "path" runs across the island. On the "path", people can experience all the scenery on the island.
1. Foot of the volcano
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The role of "PATH" For the island: guide tourists to various activities on the island by different routes For site: guide tourists by road and emphasize the experience order of space. Use roads to magnify natural features. (such as starry sky, ocean and volcanic landscape)
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With "path" as the medium, design a linear building and connect the whole island
The Journey 1
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The interior of the site is guided by paths, which form a short journey with the hikingpath. This site is the starting point, and the top of the volcano is the ending point. The sequence of tourist journeys is from artificial to natural.
Concept Transformation
Generation process
Harmonious and beautiful life for Guanches people Emotions transformation
Colonial wars led to the extinction of guanches
After colonial rule, la palma experienced a long period of peaceful development
By transforming the main natural landscape elements of the island (sea, forest, volcano, starry sky) into four courtyards. The different courtyards amplify the interaction between visitors and their corresponding natural elements.
Lapalma is diversified and codeveloped, with a well-developed tourism industry
Find The Path Linking the entrance to the site, the landsca pe views. They form four main intersections which are connected to form a 'path'through the site
Confirmation of functional areas
Creating courtyards
The four different emotional spaces are laid out on the PATH according to the island history translation, and the placement of the functional areas corresponds to the four emotions.
Depending on the functional area and site environment, different types of courtyards are placed along the path to bring in natural light.
The black colour represents the courtyard and the white colour represents the functional areas, they cross each other and introduce enough light to the underground space.
Axnometric View
Exploded Hot spring area Entrance
Courtyard Ⅲ
Hot spring area opening
Courtyard Ⅳ
Reception hall Entrance
Exhibition area Entrance
Courtyard Ⅱ
Research Area Courtyard Courtyard Ⅰ
Twisting and suppressing space
Open field of vision
Find the Path
Flat and spacious space
Space transitioning from narrow to open
Courtyard typology Basic forms
Slopping terrain
Gently sloping terrain
Accommodation area visitor privacy courtyard.
Sloping and then flat
Flat and then sloping
Combination forms
Linking the entrance to the site, the landsca pe views. They form four main intersections which are connected to form a 'path'through the site
Main Entrance
Unfold section along the path +34M
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The path was divided into five parts and each part of terrain was cut to obtain the unfolded sections.
Lapalma is diversified and codeveloped, with a well-developed tourism industry Entrance of Existing Tunnel
FIRST FLOOR PLAN (Entrance) 0m
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8m
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PART 1
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1 2 PART 2
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1. Reception 2. Exhibition 3. Research Area 4. Entrance Hall 5. Cafe 6. Accommodation
PART 1 EXCITED
PART 2 DEPRESSED
The part 1 is located on the west side of Courtyard Ⅰ . The visitor's view through the courtyard runs the entire length of the building. In this area, visitors have open views and are able to interact with each other.
Part 2 is the exhibition area, which is divided into four pavilions surrounding the courtyard Ⅰ , and the pavilions and the courtyard are connected to each other, introducing some natural light.
It is this unobstructed view that drives the visitor's desire to explore the next section of the space.
The space of the exhibition area is intertwined, and the overall atmosphere is depressing with limited natural light.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN 0m
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2m
8m
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PART 4
PART 3 PLACID
PART 4 OPTIMISTIC
Area 3 is located in the middle area, north of Courtyard II. This area is a reception hall with an overall gently open space, facing the ocean to the south. It connects the exhibition area on the west side and the accommodation area on the east side. It is an important staging space for visitors.
Through the central area, the space again transitions from large to small again. This area contains Courtyard III and Courtyard IV, with the restaurant area on the north side of the courtyard and the twostorey accommodation area on the south side. The courtyard of the accommodation area is facing the sea, which once again mobilises the visitor's mood to be optimistic.
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1. Reception 2. Exhibition 3. Meeting room 4. Research Area 5. Lobby 6. Restaurant 7. Rest space 8. Hot spring 9. Accommodation
Restaurant
Coffee Entrance Courtyard Exhibiton Entrance Hall
Reception Hall
Courtyard Ⅰ
Courtyard Ⅳ
Hot Spring
Section
Corridor
Rest Room Exhibiton Room
Courtyard Ⅲ
Corridor
Rest Room
Courtyard Ⅰ
Corridor
Courtyard Ⅱ
Courtyard Ⅱ
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Courtyard Ⅲ
2m
8m
Courtyard Ⅳ
The entire building volume is completely submerged underground, and natural light is introduced through multiple courtyards, preserving the natural landscape of the site while enhancing the interaction between visitors and nature. By transforming the main natural landscape elements of the island (sea, forest, volcano, starry sky) into four courtyards, all functions are arranged around the four courtyards. Each courtyard enhances the interaction between visitors and their corresponding natural element.
As part of the journey, experience the island's landscape through the emotional space......
Connection with existing elements
04 Light house
Tunnel
"A process of Healing ourselves"
Ocean Entrance
Volcano
PROJECT TYPE ARC 304 DATE LOCATION
BEng Architecture- XJTLU Professor Teo Hidalgo Nacher Fall 2022- 2/2 semester project La palma， Spain
This project was developed based on the original Holy Fountain on the site. The existing tunnel was excavated in search of the source of the Holy Fountain. By analysing the history between the Holy Fountain and the local people, a healing bath was created around the Holy Fountain in relation to the existing landscape of the site.
Source of Holy Fountain
"Volcanoes meet water to form hot springs." The transition of the relationship between locals and Holy Fountain The benefits
a. Lapalma Island is short of water resources. b. The excavation of Holy fountain and the construction of waterways have promoted the economic development of the whole island c. Holy fountain can treat many diseases, and its significance is very valuable to local people.
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b
c The disappearance
Chapter 2
a. Volcanic eruption buried the original holy spring b. Local crops and buildings were greatly destroyed.
“Sit on the Holy Fountain”
c. People began to look for the holy spring again.
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b
c The transition from physics to spirit
The holy spring makes up for the losses caused by volcanic eruption and heals the spirit of local people.
a. A 200-meter-long tunnel was dug in the site and the source of the holy spring was rediscovered. b. The local economy recovers and diversified cultures develop together.
Create a healing experience space around the hot spring experience.
c. The significance of the holy spring to the local people has changed from physics to sacred spiritual healing
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Exploring the Generation Process Using Physical Models
BATH SYSTEM TYPOLOGY Forum bath
The Therme Vals
Caracalla bath
20m
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B D
11m
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5m
Concept model (Cutting) 1. demonstrating the techniques used to generate architectural form - cutting
A. hall/chaning B. cold C. warm D. hot E. sport F. furnace G. hot H. changing I. warm J. courtyard
Functional model 3. demonstrate the relationship between functional areas and the site
A. indoor B. outdoor C. disabled area D. shower E. drinking F. shower G. drinking H. hot I. steam J. rest space
A. hot B. warm C. great hall D. cold E. hall F. exedra G. sport H. steam I. entrance J. steam
Forum Bath, ancient Rome 160 AD
Site study model 2. deconstructs the site and uses physical modelling to explore site boundaries at specific heights
The Therme Vals, Swizerland Designed by Peter Zumthor 1996
The Baths of Caracalla, Rome 212–17 AD
Massing model 1
Massing model 2
Layer connection model
4. Generate blocks based on functional area
Adjustment of block cutting
Explore specific connections between floors
Roof study model
Internal space section model Explore the relationship between functional areas and public areas by cutting the sections.
Generation process Warm Bath Hot Bath
Cold Bath Outdoor Bath
Changing
Massage/ Steam Bath
Wet Area (Bath Area)
Water typology ENTRANCE
Sport/ Other Function
Coffee
Restaurant
Reception/Hall
Accomodation
Explore the specific shape and connection of the roof based on the floor slabs.
Office Meditation/ Gym
Dry Area (Serving Area)
Generation process CHANGING OUTDOOR BATH WARM BATH HOT BATH COLD BATH STEAM/ MASSAGE
ENTRANCE
Step 1: Cut the terrain According to the slope of the site, the terrain is divided into four layers horizontally
Step 2: Insert the functional system Put the functional system in, and generate the functional area according to the streamline and cutting line
Step 2: Functional area site cutting Separation of dry and wet areas, and re cutting of functional areas according to the site
Step 4: generate a volume The volume is generated according to the functional area
Step 5: Layer connection Generate roof based on cutting lines and functions
Step 6: Roof generation Generate roof based on cutting lines and functions
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
Volumetric study models
Exploded
Roof Structure - Aluminum roof panel - Timber structure - Glass
Space 1: Transition between lobby and swimming pool
Space 2: The bottom swimming pool interacts
Space 3: The atrium connects the exhibition area
Space 4: Integration of Exhibition Area and Site
with the upper space through the atrium
and the bathhouse, while also providing light for
Landscape Sight
Cafe Area
the bathhouse
Space adaptation to site formation circulation As the slope of the site changes, the four spaces follow the changes
Physical model connection
Dry Area 3F
Entrance Layer
Connect four spaces and simulate lighting through physical models
- Lobby - Restaurant -Accommodation
- Entrance lobby - Changing room - Outdoor pool
Warm Pool Dry Area 2F - Lobby - Gyms -Accommodation
- Steam room - Changing room - Viewing platform
Cool and Cold Pool - Massage room - Changing room - Water Bar - Viewing platform
Physical Section model
Gender Specific Pool Meditation The Meditation Room is located on the lowest level of the dry area, near the Holy Fountain
Containing two floors, the men's and women's baths are located on separate floors.
Gallery The exhibition room includes the first floor and the first level, which is directly connected to the entrance of the existing tunnel.
Thermal Bath Circulatiion
Depending on the slope of the site, the different functional pools are arranged sequentially. The lowest level is an exhibition hall connecting the beach and the tunnel.
Top Section A -A' Middle Section B -B' Ocean Beach Main road
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40m
Pedestrian
Left 1/1000 Master plan Bottom Isometric Program Diagrams
Tectonic and Structure
General Floating Roof Structure Roof diversion strip Aluminum roof panel Tempering glass Insulation Wooden beam
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Concrete finish
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Aluminum roof panel
Wooden roof deck Wooden beam Steel window connection Wooden louver Double glazed curtain wall
Glass Wood beam Wooden crossbeam Steel support column
150mm*300mmSteel Concrete structural Column wall panels Concrete slab Insulation Crushed Stone Crushed stone footing Under slab
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Roof structure detail
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5
Roof diversion strip Aluminum roof panel
Concrete masonry foundation wall Metal stud
20m
6th Floor Plan (Entrance)
Tempering glass
Insulation Sheathing
1. reception 2. Dining preparation area 3. Restaurant 4. Accommodation area
Insulation board Plywood roof deck
Waterproof paper
4x6 purlins from beetlekilled timber, with 2x4 wood blocking 40mm*15mm wooden beam
Base coat
5.Holy fountain 6. Bathing area reception 7. Storage
Finish coat (Concrete)
8. Changing 9.Outdoor swimming pool 10. Bar 11. Rest space
Detail Connection between column and concrete floor slab
Thermal Bath Circulatiion
1. ENTRANCE
2. CHANGING
6. Massage Room (Single) 7. Cold pool 8. Water bar (Cool pool)
5. WARM POOL
3. Storage 4. Dry Room5.Massage Room (Multi- person)
Axnometric
3. OUTDOOR POOL
1. Meditation Room 2. Holy fountain connection
4. REST SPACE
20m
6. COLD POOL
5
7. WOMEN' S BATH
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5th Floor Plan (Warm Pool)
7. MEN' S BATH
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8. MEDITATION
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LOBBY
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9. GALLERY
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TUNNEL
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9. GALLERY
BEACH AND OCEAN
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Physical Model 1/200
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Enter the building
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Warm Pool
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Meditation Room
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Cold and Hot P
TOP front bird view MIDDLE LEFT front view MIDDLE RIGHT unfold section model LOWER right part section model
Gallery with Existing Tunnel
rom the reception to the outdoor pool
Pool
4
Rest space
From Gallery to the beach
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Gender Specific Pool
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.
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