Portfolio
2016 - 2021 Selected Work
Celine Wu
celinewlx@gmail.com +1 210.744.6968
Index
Neighbor’s Porch
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Parasitic Ribbon
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Above the Périphérique
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Courting Density
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Flamingo Visitor Center
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Other Work: Hyper-Sensory
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Stitched
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Resumé
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Neighbor’s Porch Mixed-used Affordable Housing + Community/Education Center
Team: Blair Stingley Professors: Ryan Lemmo, Stephanie Lemmo Spring 2020
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Austin, TX, USA Neighbor’s Porch is a double envelope system that responds to the cultural, communal, and climatic conditions on the site. It is a threshold of community amenities between the retail and residential conditions in the Holly neighborhood. Three wings compose a windmill form extending across the site, framing three, unique outdoor conditions: a community green space with a metro stop, neighborhood gardens, and a private residential park. The overall form implies the level of public access or privacy for each area. The building masses help to guide circulation. The commercialized spaces are housed on the ground floor at the northern end of the site to establish a relationship with 6th street and its large, mixed-use buildings. The smaller building masses hold community amenities and residential
units on the southern edge of the site, greeting the existing neighborhood. To maintain the legacy of front porches in Austin, shared community porches are created along the perimeter of the intervention by various offset spaces within the double envelope system. The porch system is strategically placed along the southern and eastern sides of each building mass to simultaneously mitigate heat gain, diffuse harsh sunlight, and foster community interaction. This design addresses East Austin’s aging population by providing a wide variety of units for the multigenerational families that have historically lived here. By offering various unit types, the project aims to cater to both the existing neighborhood and rapidly growing greater Austin area.
Austin, TX, USA
Neighbo r’s Po rch
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Austin, TX, USA
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Neighbo r’s Po rch
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Section A
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Austin, TX, USA
Neighbo r’s Po rch
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Second Floor Plan 03 13
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Ground Floor Plan
Austin, TX, USA
Exterior Screen Throughout the Day
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connection corridor 5th st. access MetroRail station connection corridor 6th st. access community park exhibition hall/classrooms library/computer lab community garden neighborhood access
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elder’s units apartment units administration teaching kitchen cafe daycare center residential playground/park
Neighbo r’s Po rch
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Elder’s Accessible Unit
Typical Unit Plans
Austin, TX, USA
The porches offer different levels of privacy based on the placement of the screens. They aim to diminish the barrier between interior and exterior while establishing a space that would bring the community together.
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Neighbo r’s Po rch
Austin, TX, USA
perforated screen
steel screen track
plywood rigid insulation plywood
metal roof decking
OWSJ
steel I-beam column grid
Exploded Structural System
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Neighbo r’s Po rch
Detailed Latitudinal Wall Section
Austin, TX, USA
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Exterior Wall Roof Detail
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Window Header Detail
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Intermediary Floor Detail
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suspended ceiling 1/2” plywood open web steel joists batt insulation corrugated metal decking 3” continuous rigid insulation 1” plywood flashing roof membrane
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concealed gutter detail 3” steel column envelope structure metal screen double envelope structural steel girder c channel wall cap light weight concrete floor finish wood ceiling finish cantilever support bracket interior finish
Window Sill Detail
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structural steel column water barrier exterior finish hollow structural steel interior steel sill aluminum double pane window exterior angled sill steel wall ties - 18” oc
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Neighbo r’s Po rch
Austin, TX, USA
Parasitic Ribbon Movie Theater Addition + Urban Fabric Intervention
Professor: John Blood Spring 2019
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Austin, TX, USA This project investigates the ways a mixed-use movie theater can be added and attached to an existing parking structure like a parasite. By mimicking the helix shape of the garage, the design takes on the form of a continuous ribbon that weaves in and out of the ground. The movement of the addition re-imagines the relationship between the parking garage and the surrounding environment. By attaching itself to the parking garage, the movie theater benefits from this existing structure. It not only uses the garage as an access point, it also takes advantage of the existing structure as supporting element. The design explores architecture as a canopy that sits above the current landscape to redirect people’s attention in three directions: towards
the downtown cityscape, towards the surrounding nature, and towards the movie playing inside the theater. The structure is a continuously ascending ramp that connects all three wings of programs. Approaching the building from the ground floor, one ascends through an elevator to the first wing of the building, which comprises of the entry as well as the bar and concessions stand. Through the covered patio, one can access the outdoor viewing theater that is located on the top deck of the garage. The second wing of the structure sits into the adjacent hill and contains three medium size theater halls. The last wing includes a restaurant as well as a viewing deck that juts out toward downtown.
Austin, TX, USA
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Parasitic Ribbon
Site Plan - Hyde Park, Austin
Austin, TX, USA
01 ribbon
02 weave
03 duplicate
04 crinkle
to integrate the site
to form ceiling and floor plates
to accommodate program
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to create dynamic conditions
Parasitic Ribbon
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Upper Floor Plan
Austin, TX, USA
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building lobby storage admin office lounge bar/concession outdoor theater/venue seasonal food vendors
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patio movie entry/ticketing restrooms theater hall restaurant dining kitchen restaurant entry/waiting
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Lower Floor Plan
Parasitic Ribbon
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Section A
Section B
The theater halls are nestled between the nature-filled surroundings to provide an intimate and quiet environment for the showings.
Above the Périphérique Mixed-Use Market Hall + Social Housing
Team: Kalie Currin, Paola Hernandez, Aymeric Le Breton, Nicolas Lepage, Jeremy Miller Professors: Gaelle Breton, Jean-François Renaud, Igor Siddiqui Fall 2019
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Paris, France The Périphérique, a ring-shaped highway that surrounds Paris with its wide lanes and high speed vehicular traffic, is situated directly below the site of the project. It acts as a divider between the city of Paris and its immediate neighbors. There are only a number of “gates” that allow access through between these areas. Porte d’Aubervilliers is one located along the Périphérique that serves as a connector between Paris and Aubervilliers.
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This design addresses the discontinuity at this intersection by establishing a place of gathering for the surrounding communities, as well as providing a place of relaxation for its residents. The market hall is situated directly above the Périphérique to stitch the immediate urban
fabric while dedicating an area for the adjacent neighborhoods. Its strategic location allows for safe and convenient access to all the surrounding communities. It is suspended on artificial grounds by a system of steel beams. These wide-spanning beams are supported through cross steel columns on either sides. They allow for the large and unobstructed space that is flexible for any types of programs and events, including food vendors, workshops, park, and even equipment areas. The residential area is located to the north of the market hall connected through bridges stretching across the highway access road. It contains various unit types at multiple scales in order to accommodate a wide range of residents and encourage interaction between them.
Paris, France
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Above the Périph é r iqu e
Paris, France
Site Plan - Porte d’Aubervilliers
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Above the Périph é r iqu e
Paris, France
Courting Density Urban Density Exploration + Multi-family Residential Housing
Design Excellence Winner Professor: Charles di Piazza Spring 2018
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Austin, TX, USA This urban intervention seeks to challenge Austin’s housing market in a frequently overlooked neighborhood, Hyde Park. Located in central Austin, this area has both the feel of a close-knit community as well as the convenient access to the bustling downtown. The current housing market consists of either single-family homes or large apartment mid-rises with very limited options in between. This project addresses this “missing middle” by exploring multi-family housing to accommodate for the city’s rapidly expanding middle-class. The design aims to increase housing density, while maintaining the integrity of the single family homes people desire. By establishing multifamily courtyard-style housing, the number of units per lot is quadrupled. However, despite the density increase, the homes still allow
for a sense of ownership in both the interior and exterior spaces across all units. The design creates a wide range of exterior spaces based on different levels of privacy. This results in the inclusion of four types of outdoor spaces: a intimate personal balcony, a walled-in private patio, a semi-public front porch and lawn, as well as a shared community courtyard. The relationships between these spaces encourages neighborly engagement, while allowing for privacy when necessary. The lot contains four separate units: one three-bedroom unit, and three two-bedroom units. Every unit has an individual connection to the courtyard through their patio. In addition, they each have their own personal entries from the street front and access to private parking from the alley.
Austin, TX, USA
back yard
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existing single-family lot typology
front yard
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increase density from 1 to 4
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re-imagine outdoor spaces
courtyard
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allow for courtyard and street double access
courtyard
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Site Plan - Hyde Park, Austin
Austin, TX, USA
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front yard living space laundry/mechanical kitchen patio
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courtyard parking family space balcony
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Co urting D ens ity
The private walled-in patio is directly adjacent to the living spaces, allowing for a seamless connection between the indoor and the outdoor, while the courtyard serves as a perfect gathering area for all the residents.
Flamingo Visitor Center Flamingo Wetland Reserve Welcome Center
Competition Entry Team: Blake Ahart, Jessica Chen Summer 2020
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Abu Dhabi, UAE An oasis amidst the United Arab Emirates’ barren desert landscape, the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve on the outskirts of bustling Abu Dhabi is an unexpected sanctuary for wildlife. Covering less than two square miles, the reserve supports a myriad of plant, aquatic, and bird life. Infamous for its thousands of migratory flamingos, Al Wathba allows locals and visitors alike a rare intimate glimpse at these brilliant creatures. An oasis within an oasis, the project beckons visitors with an arm-like gesture, and acts as an area of respite from the sweltering heat of the surrounding landscape. Though its dynamic curves and sweeping forms provide an iconic landmark for guests, the center remains neutral to the ever-changing topography of the wetlands. Much like common bird blinds, the structure is lifted from the ground. The building acts as a blind
not only to flamingos and the wide array of wildlife on the wetland, but also to visitors arriving to the site. It gives little away prior to entry -layers of veiled walls are pulled back to reveal the magnificent view of the landscape. One’s experience of the Flamingo Visitor Center begins upon arrival via automobile. After parking, visitors are directed towards a lift where they ascend to an elevated bridge and into the tower entry. Entering underneath the tower, guests are promptly greeted by a reception desk and a view of the wetlands beyond. Then visitors pass through a display area with education materials and down to the lower levels where the waiting area, cafe and terrace are located. This opens to another exterior court on the eastern edge of the building, where guests depart and return from their wetland trail excursion.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Flamingo Visitor Ce nte r
Circulation
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Veiled Layers
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Second Floor Plan
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entrance kitchen cafe panoramic view terrace waiting area courtyard access to trail gift shop
First Floor Plan
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exit to parking parking site entrance pedestrian bridge reception display hall admin office training room
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Section A
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Section B
Section C
Abu Dhabi, UAE
notched palm wood planks
Facade Pattern
East Elevation
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Roof + Opening Mechanism Detail
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Pedestrian Bridge Section
Detailed Wind Tower Section
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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coping rigid insulation timber frame sheathing vapor control membrane batten & ventilated cavity exterior softwood cladding
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palm wood roof truss hinge mechanism operable wind tower panel cavity insulaiton & timer frame roof membrane
2” palm wood strips
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Flamingo Visitor Ce nte r
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Hyper-Sensory A Visual Report On the Hyper-Awareness of Senses During the Pandemic
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Professor: Igor Siddiqui Fall 2020
This series of drawings documents the heightened senses people are experiencing during this unprecedented time. The drawings explore the inescapable and persistent sensory experience one has within a certain space or action through metaphorical representations. By abstracting the senses, one can start to visualize how sound, smell, and touch look like through colors and patterns.
Everywhere, Across the Globe
Stitched Digital Fabrication + Goldsmith Courtyard Installation
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Team: Jessica Chen, Audrey Le, Sydney Lockhamp, Gabrielle Mauldin, Jimin Son Professor: Juan Jofre Fall 2017
Displayed in the Goldsmith Courtyard, this installation was created primarily by means of digital fabrication. The object has 9 anchor points connected by tessellations. This installation bridges the gap between digital and analog fabrication by combining laser cutting and traditional hand sewing methods.
Austin, TX, USA
Top View - Anchor Points + Connections
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Resumé
celinewlx@gmail.com +1 210.744.6968
Celine Wu
Education
Experience
The University of Texas at Austin
BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group
Bachelor of Architecture, Business Minor 2016 - 2021 GPA: 3.9/4.0
Junior Architect | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville Paris, France | Fall 2019
Delivered exceptional schemes in multiple competition entries. Developed complete SD and DD design and drawing sets for a large retail project in Asia. HDR Intern | Summer 2019
Skills AutoCad Rhinoceros Enscape SketchUp Grasshopper Revit V-Ray Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Model Making Mandarin Chinese Cantonese Chinese English
Involvement Habitat for Humanity Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society AIA Austin Homes Tour Docent UTSOA Mentorship Program Absolute Texas
Introduced a mixed-use urban planning proposal through the collaboration with fellow colleagues, and assisted during the design development of a healthcare project. Charles di Piazza Architecture Designer | Winter 2018 - Spring 2019 Assisted in the design development of a residential project with graphics, models, and renderings. Bodron + Fruit Architects Intern | Summer 2018 Developed digital drafting, graphics, models and overall client presentation materials for multiple projects.
Honor + Awards College Scholars (Top 20%) | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 University Honors | 2017 - 2020 Design Excellence Award | Spring 2018 AIA San Antonio Daryl Engel Memorial Scholarship in Architecture | 2020 C. William Brubaker/Perkins+Will Endowed Presidential Scholarship | 2020
Walker and Hoppess Endowed Presidential Scholarship | 2019 Snohetta Endowed Scholarship | 2018 Brandon Shaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship | 2017
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