Selected Works 2018

Jiaxin (Cecylia) Yan selected works 2018

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USC School of Business Extension

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A Dwelling for Charles

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Camp Rio Blanco

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Modular Compositions

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Gensler

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HDR - CEI Architecture

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WZMH Architects

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Artwork

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Architectural Photography

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USC Business School Extension: how can site and architecture become mutual assets?

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A. As you walk along Broadway through the arts district of downtown LA, situated between solid neoclassical facades is a perforated building that proudly extends past the hard margin. You can see a glimpse of people and activity from the interior. You wonder what is happening inside...

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downtown los angeles | may 2017 | mario cipresso G. Above the terrace are two private floors dedicated to the school, where offices, classrooms, and study spaces are located. The mesh visually separates the public program below, while the hermetically sealed space isolates the sound.

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F. Your journey ends on a mid-level exterior terrace. Here, there are many visitors like you enjoying a beverage as well as students chatting excitedly. You also check out the view of Broadway from above.

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D. A grand staircase leads you to the third floor, where there is a TED Talk happening. This is what you noticed from across the street earlier...

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E. You continue ascending through a central exterior atrium, guided by the orange mesh...

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C. An exhibition featuring business ideas from the students and external participants is open to the community...

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B. The ground floor of the school extends the sidewalk. Tourists are sitting outside of the cafe, business people are grabbing a coffee after finishing a meeting, and students are continuously filtering in and out. The striking orange mesh seems to beckon you upstairs...

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WATERPROOF ROOF MEMBRANE 4" TAPERED RIGID INSULATION 6" COMPOSITE CONCRETE DECK W14 STEEL BEAM SUSPENDED 2'x2' ACT SYSTEM, SEAMLESS 8' LINEAR FLUORESCENT DIRECT LIGHT

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SUSPENDED 2'x2' ACT SYSTEM, SEAMLESS 8' LINEAR FLUORESCENT DIRECT LIGHT W14 STEEL BEAM 6" COMPOSITE CONCRETE DECK 3/4" PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR 1/2" TONGUE & GROOVE WOOD FLOORING

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TRACK LIGHTING UNISTRUT SUSPENSION SYSTEM W18 STEEL BEAM 2" PRECAST CONCRETE TILE BISON PEDESTAL WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 4" SLOPED RIGID INSULATION 6" COMPOSITE CONCRETE DECK W14 STEEL BEAM W/ INTUMESCENT PAINT

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METAL VENT, FLUSH WITH FLOOR FINISH LINE OF PERFORATED PANELS BEYOND LINE OF SIDEWALK 8" SLOPED SLAB ON GRADE FOUNDATION 4" DRAIN 14' x 14' PILE CAP METAL L ANGLE PRECAST CONCRETE TREAD & RISER 2" RIGID INSULATION WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 3/4" PLYWOOD SHEATHING 6" METAL STUD FRAMING 3/4" GYPSUM BOARD

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2" RIGID INSULATION WATERPROOF MEMBRANE FLASHING LAPPED UNDER WATERPROOF MEMBRANE SHIM A1 1 1/2" PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL BATT INSULATION PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL FRAMING 2 DOUBLE PANE INSULATED GLAZING UNIT 2" RIGID INSULATION 3 4" METAL STUD WALL WATERPROOF MEMBRANE 4 DIAGONAL BRACING 5 FLASHING LAPPED UNDER WATERPROOF MEMBRANE SUSPENDED 2'x2' ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE SYSTEM, SHIM 6 SEAMLESS 7 BATT INSULATION METAL ROD 8 DOUBLE PANE INSULATED GLAZING UNIT 9 4" METAL STUD WALL 10 DIAGONAL BRACING 11 SUSPENDED 2'x2' ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE SYSTEM, SEAMLESS 12 METAL ROD

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A Dwelling for Charles: how do we design responsibly?

RESPONSIBLE DESIGN

Client:

PERSONAL

+ of place + and value to occupant(s) meaning

challenge the typical design approach to shaping space:

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universal applicability

ENVIRONMENTAL

impact on site / sustainable strategies

design for a client who is unable to perceive space in the “standard” way

Charles D. (character from The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat, by Oliver Sacks)

(PSYCHOLOGICAL) ILLUSION

DISJUNCTION

Condition: Tabes Dorsalis

- unaware of position of legs - visual distortion

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Complications: - easily falls without physical support - frequent dizziness due to visual distortion - unreliable sense of vision

SENSORY EXPERIENCE REALITY (PHYSICAL)

Understanding Charles’ experience of space:

1. Walk around with a pair of glasses that are of a higher prescription to simulate experience of visual effects

2. Walking blindfolded to simulate experience of inability to rely on vision to navigate

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Common observations: - sensitive to physical changes, such as texture and elevation - frequently looking for something to touch to stabilize myself

vancouver, bc, canada | december 2017 | michele saee PROXIMITY OF ELEMENTS

TEXTURAL MEANING Metal Mesh - large perforations Space on one side meant to interact with the other

Desk Top - flat & hard - smooth, fine-grained For use on surface

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What are the conditions that must be met to navigate through and locate oneself in space with the sense of touch?

AMPLIFICATION Enhance the sensory ability of touch to make up for the loss of vision

How do these investigations translate into architecture?

Directing circulation through touch

Sketch models exploring form

standard wall & floor

wall & floor to human reach

one gesture creating a fluid space, navigate along wall element

textures for wayfinding

temperature as guide

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Design concepts (unit): - flexibility of space occupied by program - thick service wall containing all function - wayfinding by texture

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Left: Introverted configuration - apartment is spatially divided by

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Extroverted configuration - flexible dukta partition recedes into thick wall to create one continuous space

Diagram exploring how program can share space, informed by the lifestyle of Charles.

1. Windows: - retrofit to become reclining seats and fold-out balcony - experience the outdoors from inside

8. Copper tube: - perforated to distribute air - indicates space via temperature

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2. Dukta flexible wood partitions: - attached to certain portions of the wall, expand and contract to subdivide space - finish of the static portions of the wall match the dukta wood to create a monolithic texture and appearance

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3. Texture coding: - arm height on certain areas of the otherwise monolithic wall, indicating function behind

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Site Location: Vancouver, BC

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A responsible architecture recognizes its impact on resources, the environment, and the urban footprint. Thus, the site was chosen to be a recycled industrial building, which is repurposed to be an apartment.

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The unit on the northwest corner of the 5th floor was specifically chosen as the location for Charles’ new apartment. It SPRING has direct axes and is in close proximity toEQUINOX amenities, the seaside, and the Vancouver skytrain system. Everything the client needs is accessible by a simple route that is easily memorized, which is essential for Charles’ condition.

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2. PV cells embedded in glass to retain visibility of brick facade beyond Below: existing building conditions Two opportunities: - integrate public space with the city instead of fencing it off - bring sunlight to north facing units 1. The canopy defines public space below, which is recreated as an urban park, and acts as a shading device from the morning summer sun to the adjacent building to the west, while reflecting sunlight into north-facing windows, using the principles of parabolic trough collectors and solar towers.

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RAINWATER FILTRATION COOLING TOWER (FIRE SAFETY) SOLAR HOT WATER STORAGE SOLAR HOT WATER PANEL BOILER (BACKUP) TANKLESS ELECTRIC WATER HEATER

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HYDRONIC AIR HANDLER UNIT (VENTILATION & HEATING/COOLING) RADIANT FLOOR HEATING SCEPTIC TANK (GREYWATER RECYCLING) PV PANEL CLIVUS MULTURM SYSTEM

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Camp Rio Blanco: how does architecture become part of an adventure? architectural experience that integrates with the sequential experience of the journey Inspired by the nomadic natives and the vernacular yurts that once occupied the site. They leave little to no trace of their presence, only marks of the fires around which their social activities centered.

You have decided to visit Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia, Argentina to take a breather from city life and immerse yourself in a tranquil, natural environment.

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RECEPTION BUILDING

You are staying at Camp Rio Blanco for its proximity to the iconic Mt. Fitz-Roy. Your adventure starts from the small town of El Chalten, where you board a small shuttle to your retreat.

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patagonia, argentina | august 2016 | andrew levitt Hotspots - radiate heat outwards - cooler programs on sides Thermal mass absorption Solar gain - north facing windows shaded in summer Cross ventilation and stack effect Daylight - through skylights on sides of roof ‘blades’

Main building: timber structure

Spa building: cob construction

B. After checking in, you follow the interior path to C. The next morning you start your hike to D. After the long hike, you the main building with a grand central space. You Mt. Fitz-Roy. As you look back, you notice relax at the spa before go upstairs to put your belongings down, then the camp in the distance and feel a returning to the main return downstairs to chat with fellow travelers. sense of comfort. building to socialize.

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Modular Compositions: how do we approach design from materials and fabrication methods?

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Members within each module slide past one another to allow deformation。

3D module with flexible center joint

Join modules with silicone tubing and zip ties into mesh

SPINE STRUCTURE This installation was a group project. I was responsible for the design of the ‘spine’ from which other components are suspended.

Iterations experimenting with the strength of acrylic and plywood, material economy, assembly method, and coordination with suspended components to resist bending and torsion.

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september - decemeber 2014 | philip beesley BLOOMING FLOWER Components of the installation:

Thermoformed acrylic triangle

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Gensler: adobe headquarters renovation CREATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM During my internship at Gensler, I designed, sourced materials, and composed construction drawings for a multi-functional conference room at Adobe’s headquarters.

The design is based on a garage workshop: customizable elements that create a playful and intimate atmosphere, giving a new meaning to the term “conference room”, that coincides with the company’s image.

6. Perforated 1. RoboReel 2. Peg wall 3. Ping-pong metal panel - power cord - customizable meeting table - industrial with shelves, 4. Magnetic aesthetic hooks, etc blackboard - hide speakers wall - painted 5. Garage door

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It was noted by the client that since its opening, the room has become a favortie destination with employees and is constantly in use.

san jose, california / january - august 2015 6TH FLOOR CAFE: CEILING ELEMENT The overall concept for the cafe was “well-being�, promoting healthy foods and creating a cheerful environment for the employees to take a break. Our design proposal was an indoor park, expressing the idea of taking a picnic.

I was given the task of designing a ceiling element that subtly delineates circulation space from seating areas, using locally sourced wooden crates. I was also given the opportunity to design a wall in the main space, separating seating from service rooms.

Built ceiling (top) and wall (bottom) elements

Design iterations of the ceiling, exploring ways to use crates.

INTERIOR DETAILS During the construction document phase of the project, in addition to coordinating structure and MEP, I spent the most time assisting the project architect with detailing. I was also responsible for the construction drawings for the ceiling and wall element I designed in the cafe.

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CEI - HDR Architecture

vancouver, bc / may - august 2014

NEW WILLIAM GRIFFIN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE I worked closely with architectural technologists on the New William Griffin Community Recreation Centre for the duration of my internship. My contribution consists of multiple construction drawings to the final drawing set for building permit and tender.

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These drawings include stair and elevator plans, sections and details, interior elevations, glazing elevations and details, millwork, floor finish plans, and the door schedule.

 

 

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 

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 

 

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 

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 

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 

  

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 

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 

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 

 

 

   

 

   

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 



   

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   

 

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

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

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

  

 



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 

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 

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

 

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 

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

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  





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    

 



 

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 





   

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  



 

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

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

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

  

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

 

 





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 

 

  

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 

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 

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 

 

 

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 

   



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 

 

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   





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            



  

 



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 



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 

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     

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 

 





 



 







   

 

   





 



 

 





 

            





 



 

  



  

 

 

 

 









  



      

     

 

       

 

  



 

 

 



 

   

   









 

 



 



  





 



   



 







 

     





 

 

  





  

       



 







 



 

 

 



 



       

 









  







     





 







 

 











 

    

 

28







 



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  

    

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    

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 

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      

    

   

WZMH Architects

toronto, canada / september - december 2013

YUNNAN TUODONG SPORTS CENTER AND MASTERPLAN For this large-scale competition in Kunming, China, my major responsibilities included designing high-rise residential plans, below grade plans, and laser cut files for the physical model. I also assisted with site and building sections and circulation diagrams, and translated chinese documents. Our team won the architectural portion of the competition.

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

P2 PARKING & LOADING PLAN

HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL PLANS

BUILDING SECTIONS 29

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personal

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Artwork: how do I visualize my imagination?

A. finger joint

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B. rotation joint SUITCASE CHAIR December 2014

constructed of: 2x1 dimension lumber laser cut plywood

URBINO, ITALY October 2015

THE PANTHEON November 2015

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Photography: how can architecture be expressed through a different medium?

Scenes of LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER November 2017

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Thank you for your time!

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