Boxi Xiong | Architecture Portfolio 2017

BOXI XIONG ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS [2013-2016]

B O X I

X I O N G

boxixiong@hotmail.com

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02 - march - 1994

PERSONAL STATEMENT

SKILLS

I am a current postgraduate architecture student from the University of Auckland looking to contribute, further broaden and improve my skills in the architecture profession. I am seeking a challenging opportunity in a professional working environment that will provide me with the chance for further growth and development.

Category

Software

3D Modelling and CAD

Autodesk Revit Rhinoceros 5.0 Autodesk 3DS Max Google Sketch-up Autodesk T-Splines Autocad V-ray

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Adobe Adobe Adobe Adobe Adobe

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EDUCATION (2015 - Current)

Master of Ar chitectur al Studies (Professional) (MArch(Prof)) The University of Auckland

(2012 - 2015)

Bac helor of Ar c hitectural Studies (BAS) The University of Auckland

(2012)

Sec ondar y Qualification: NCEA Level 3 Burnside High School

Ar chitectur al Assistant W illiam s Architects • Pr epar ed and edited several resource and b uilding consent doc uments • Completion of c oncep t design and b eginning of p reliminar y design for a one b edroom dwelling in Christchurch.

• Mar k ups of existing documents on Revit • Site visits with team to check on q uality and p rogress of buildings under construction

LANGUAGES English C hinese (M a nda rin)

Photoshop Illustrator Indesign Premiere Pro After Effects

AWARDS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS (September 2016)

EXPERIENCE (December 2014 - Current)

Adobe Suite

Experience (n.o. years)

E x h i bi te d wo r k at th e Auck l an d Ar ch i te ctur e W e e k To p Stud e n ts E x h i bi ti o n AU T S i r P au l Re e v e s Bu i l di n g

(March 2015-June 2015)

F i r s t i n Co ur s e Awar d i n ARCHP RM 7 0 0 ( P r o f e s s i o n al Stud i e s 1 ) Th e U n i v e r s i ty o f Au c kl an d

(July 2014 - August 2014)

I n te n s i v e De s i g n W o r k s h o p o n Acti v e Sk i n s i n U r ban Str uctur e s F ac u l ty o f Ar c h i te c tu r e , TU Dar ms tadt

(October 2013)

P ar ti ci pate d i n th e Auck l an d He r i tag e F e s ti v al as a me mbe r o f “ No Smo k i n g ” H e r e No w : Re i magi n i n g Ne w L yn n

REFERENCES Dr. Manfredo Manfredi n i Senior Lecturer at Sch o o l o f Ar ch i te ctur e The University of Auck l an d m.manfredini@aucklan d .ac.n z (+64) 9 923 3909 *More references avai l abl e o n r e qu e s t

Dr . Co l i n F o u r n i e r E me r i tus P r o f e s s o r o f Ar ch i te ctur e an d U r ban i s m Bar tl e tt Sch o o l o f Ar ch i te ctur e co l i n .f o ur n i e r @ me .co m

1|the house of ursula h’x - exploring space colonization through architecture

2|tip of the data-berg - an architectural speculation into the future of the data centre

3|architecture for a decommodified public space in macau - reverse morphogenesis

4|adaptive skins, urban structures - tu darmstadt - submerged

5|reinvigoration by remediation - redefining grey lynn market

6|here - now: reimagining new lynn - no smoking

7|tu darmstadt - retrofit of architecture building

8| detailing and model-making

the house of ursula h’x

exploring space colonization through architecture location: orbiting earth in outer space tutor: manfredo manfradini, colin fournier and aaron hills World renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking predicts that the human race may face problems of extinction within the “next hundred years, let alone the next thousand or million.” “Our only chances of long-term survival are not to remain inward looking on planet earth but to spread out into space.”

By expanding into space, we acquire a somewhat life insurance for our future survival, if we simply live on a single planet, it leaves us at a risk of self-annihilation through war, accidents, or even a cosmic catastrophe.

This project is a speculation on what the architecture of space could be.

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an architectural speculation into the future of the data centre

lo cati on: of the coast of si l o park i n auckl and harbou r supervisor: gregor hoheisel and co-supervised by manfredo manfradini technology advances at a rapid rate with no signs of decline. Architecture has however remained stagnant. Much of this can be attested to data’s failed manifestation in the built environment.

The data centre is considered the architectural representation of our digital world however it is currently a undesigned, unaesthetic and unknown shell.

This project challenges the existing data centres and sets forth a new proposal in which it is combined with series of leisure activities that co-exist with the digital servers. This hereby creates a duality of the ultra physical and ultra digital worlds bringing the ultra experiential aspects of architecture together with our abstract and undefined digital worlds.

Desert

Desert Render

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Bungy Render

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Bath Render 2

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Beach Render 2

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Spa Render

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Garden Render

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Beach Render 1

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Cave Render 2

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Cave Render 1

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Beach

Tropical Forest

Swamp

Jungle

Underwater Tunnel

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Cave

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PERSPECTIVE SECTION

r e v e r s e m o rp h o g e n esis rethinking urban constitutive roles

lo cat io n : t a ip a, macau t u t o r : m a n f r e do man fre din i

Currently the connection between new and old Taipa are disjointed. This urban park has been designed to reinvigorate the connection between the old and the new. this is done by using a combination of the well defined and gridded morphologies of the new high density buildings with the arbitrary and informal morphologies of the old taipa village. this urban park structure is the ‘bridge’ between the old and the new of macau and is the result of ‘excavating’ the surrounding infrastructure and remerging them into this single structure. This hereby creates a park that is new and radical while still keeping the historic values of its site.

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tu darmstadt - submerged t h e

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l o c a t i o n : da r m s t a dt , g e r m a n y tu t o r : m a n f r e do m a n f r e di n i

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the proposal for ‘submerged’ was to extend the university of darmstadt underground. this was done by employing a mat building stratergy. by using a mat building stratergy, the university campus would be easy to navigate and would use space efficiently. and by submerging the mat building underground, the university retains its original aesthetic while still increasng the number of working facilities.

reinvigoration by remediation redefining

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loc atio n : gre y l ynn, auc k land tutor: c h ri s b a rto n and r ic har d nais h

lynn

market

This proposal consists of three components. A central market area, a residential development and a shopping district. The aim of this proposal is to bring back the connection between producer and consumer by bringing this farmers market into a central transition space.

The remediation of Cox’s bay can be seen as the first step towards the reinvigoration of Grey Lynn’s central district. By bringing the river through the market hall, a new atmosphere is created. The possibilities include sourcing local fish from the river and possibly even a market on the water.

In overall, the proposal can be seen as a direct challenge to corporate supermarkets, it is a way to rejuvenate and remediate the relationship between producers and consumers. It is a project that argues for the Grey Lynn Market to become an initial catalyst for social and spatial development in an aim to set up a framework which is conducive to the future growth of the city.

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STUDIO 40 - 50 SQM

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TWO BEDROOM 80-90 SQM

ONE BEDROOM 50 - 60 SQM

1: ENTRANCE 2: LIVING AREA 3: BED 4: BATHROOM 5: KITCHEN + DINING 6: BALCONY

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1: ENTRANCE 2: LIVING AREA 3: BEDROOM 4: BATHROOM 5: KITCHEN + DINING 6: BALCONY

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1: ENTRANCE 2: KITCHEN + DINING 3: LIVING ROOM 4: STUDYROOM 5: BEDROOM ONE 6: BEDROOM TWO 7: BATHROOM 8. BALCONY

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retrofit of architecture building

l oc a ti o n : da r m s t a dt , g e r m a n y tu tor : a l e s s a n dr o m e l i s g r ou p m e m b e r s : w i n g f u n g c h a n , j i s o o j u n g , c i n dy z h a n g the technical university of darmstadt’s architectural building, built in the early 1900’s had no consideration for sustainability. it is a building that is cold during winter and too hot during summer. this is a proposal for a sustainable retrofit for the campus building.

Solar Atrium Vents at the top of the atrium are opened to let stale, warm air out.

The stack effect is enhanced by the heating of black heat absorbing

Rainwater Collection Rainwater is collected and used for watering the plants inside the greenhouse and other systems such as toilets.

Photovoltaics Solar energy is collected and used throughout the building. Excess energy is fed back into the campus.

Large South Facing Vertical Greenhouse The greenhouse acts as a double facade, drawing fresh air in and dehumidifying it before passing it into the building. Warm, exhaust air is drawn out of the interior spaces and passed out through the vent at the top.

NORTH Geothermal Drilling System This system uses the consistent ground water temperature to draw hot air out and passes cool air into the building. Ducts with inlets and outlets throughout the building help facilitate this.

SOUTH

SUMMER OPERATION

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GROUND FLOOR

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FIRST FLOOR

1 : 1000

SECOND FLOOR

1 : 1000

Photovoltaics Solar energy is collected and used throughout the building and for operating the heat pump in the geothermal system.

Excess energy is fed back into the campus.

Solar Atrium Vents at the top of the atrium are closed so warm air is trapped inside the building.

Large South Facing Vertical Greenhouse Openings in the greenhouse are closed in winter. Air inside the greenhouse is heated by the solar energy and is trapped within the cavity. This reduces the conductive, convective and radiant heat loss of interior spaces. Plants inside the greenhouse

NORTH

Geothermal Drilling System This system uses the consistent ground water temperature to mechanically ventilate the building in winter. The heat pump heats the water when more heating is required extreme conditions.

SOUTH

WINTER OPERATION

FOURTH FLOOR

1 : 1000

THIRD FLOOR

1 : 1000

FIFTH FLOOR

1 : 1000

SITE MAP

1 : 20000

Computerised Top Hung Window Allows natural ventilation during summer while avoiding wind-driven ventilation as the building only requires natural air passing through. These windows are closed in winter in order to trap the warm air inside, providing insulation for the building.

Manual Operatable Interior Windows Allows users to determine airflow during summer with flexibility in relation to other spaces. These can also be opened during nighttime in summer to cool the building down for the next day.

WEST

WESTERN FACADE

Computerised Louvre Blinds Prevents glare during the afternoons and deflects low-angle sunlight from directly penetrating the building. It also stops the building from overheating.

SOUTHERN FACADE

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here now - reimagining new lynn l oc a ti o n : n e w l yn n , a u c k l a n d tu tor s : c h r i s h o l m e s a n d a n n a t o n g

participant of the auckland heritage festival 2013 as a member of the ‘no smoking’ team.

Live. Laugh. Unite.

Our main idea is the interaction between the visitors of New Lynn, to develop the suburb into a destination rather than a thoroughfare. The interaction in creating the smoke rings allows people to stop and enjoy the environment, bringing in the locals and visitors together.

PLAN

SECTIONAL

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FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

CUSTOM TOP PLATE

BENDING STEEL STRIP 25X300

NOTCHING

CUSTOM SIDE STEEL STRIPE

TOP VIEW

BACK

SIDE VIEW

CUSTOM BACK PLA LATE

TIMBER 50X50

STEEL STRIP 25X200

M10 BOLTS L

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DETAIL D - BUILDING TO GROUND CONNECTION

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PLAN A a. Abutment between constructional elements b. Outer facade - computerised top hung windows c. Computerised louvre blinds d. Inner facade - Manually operatable windows e.Concrete upstand wall f. Bracket g. Anchor element h. Concrete floor i. Fixing Fin

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DETAIL A - FACADE 1 1. STEEL T SECTION 2. SWIVEL BALL JOINT 3. GLASS PANEL 4. WIRE MESH FACADE 5. MESH ATTATCHED TO FASTENING BRACKET AND WOVEN AROUND POLE. 6. SPACEFRAME MEMBER (STEEL TUBE) 7. MARO SPACEFRAME NODE 8. VENTILATION FLAP (POWDER COATED ALUMINUM PANEL 9. ALUMINUM PROFILE WITH ADHESIVE STRIP 10. STEEL FRAME, THREE DIMENSIONALLY ADJUSTABLE

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Anchoring bolt Double glazed door Steel wall plate cast into reinforced concrete floor slab Steel fixing angle Wooden Joist Wooden floor panel Sliding mechanism for glazed door I bean cast into reinforced concrete floor slab Reinforced concrete floor slab Steel wall plate cover

m o d e l - m a k i ng

B O X I

X I O N G

boxixiong@hotmail.com

( + 6 4 )

2 1 1 5 9 9 8 2 5

02 - march - 1994