Work Samples - Chao Dong

CHARLES DONG Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design, 2012 GSAPP, Columbia University Bachelor in Architecture, Tsinghua University charlesdongdong@gmail.com (917) 868 2337

CONTENTS PART I: PROFESSIONAL WORKS

PART II: ACADEMIC WORKS

I.

The Sustainable Urban Design of Gu Lin

II.

Concept Planning of Cuihu Science and Technology Park

III.

Shanghai Zhifu CBD International Competition

IV.

The Affiliated Middle School of Peking University – Pinggu

V.

Archipelago Itaquera

VI.

East Harlem Low Line

Research/ Guidelines/ Rendering

Land Use Planning/ Urban design/ Rendering

Conceptual Design/ Sustainable Design/ Hand Drawing

Construction Documents

Conceptual Design

Landscape Design/ GIS Analysis/ Physical Model

VII. Axis Regeneration

Urban Renovation/ Physical Model

VIII. Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial Park – 2008 Revit Cup Revit/ Interior Rendering

Tapestry Axis Cover Page of GSAPP Bulletin Columbia University, 2011/12

The Sustainable Urban Design of Gu Lin 2011.09-12

Location: Sichuan Province, China Program: Urban Design and Sustainable Development Research Assistant: Rendering/ Masterplan Developing Collaborated with: Urban Design Lab, Earth Institute Realization: Under Approval

I

• New Gulin is envisioned to be a regenerative, harmonious and sustainable city. Our approach is to propose a Tapestry green of Gulin constituted by 5-color passages, including civic plaza, market place, vitality plaza, green sanctuary, park of prospect. • The design for a socially and culturally vibrant, ecologically-balanced urban center is integral to strategical planning for the city, as well as environmental protection and conservation of resources.

Master Plan (collaborative)

70m

Case Study

80m

1600m Gulin, China

Caserta, Italy

70m

2600m

Long Walk Windsor, UK

140m

4200m

Versailles, France

200m

2800m

Regional Land Use

3000m

Cross Section

I

Washington Mall, US

Concept Planning of Cuihu Science and Technology Park 2011.12-2012.02

Cover page of tender bidding

Location: Beijing, China Program: Industrial Park Assistant Planner: Land use planning/Core area design Institution: UK H&D Design Services (Shanghai) Ltd. Scale: Site area, 476 ha.

Realization: In progress

II

• Cuihu Science and Technology Park stresses on four points: fusion of the function by diversifying urban functions, sharing public facilities and improving industrial chain; TOD mode by providing regional public transport, Higher FAR and creating comfortable walking distance; Land consolidation by integrating development of land use and developing underground level; Low Carbon and ecological by encouraging LC-transportation, green eco-system and comprehensive utilization of energy.

Land Use Planning

Network level

Green Space System

Public Transit

Public Activity

Landscape Design

FAR Control

Height Control

Lighting Analysis

II

Shanghai Zhifu CBD International Competition 2010.06-08

Sand Table Model

Location: Shanghai, China Program: Commercial and Office Building Architectural Assistant: Hand-drawing/ Architecture Institution: RTKL and Tsinghua ADRI. First Prize of International Competition Realization: Under Construction

III

• Shanghai Brand-Name City is designed to become a dramatic new destination and incubator for new fashion industry. Based on the concept of metamorphosis of the chrysalis into a graceful butterfly, the site evolves into a willowy and fluid levels, while creating an energetic focal point for fashion designers, retailers, distributors, businesses, and tourists. The site was consititued by 4 sections for fashion industry companies of different scales to satisfy different demands.

Cross Section

First Floor / Roof Plan

Ecological Strategy

Elevation (collabrative)

III

Bird's View (collaborative)

The Affiliated Middle School of Peking University – Pinggu 2010.06-08

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony

Location: Beijing, China Program: Education Assistant Architect: Construction document drawings Institution: Tsinghua ADRI. Scale: Site area 64,913 m2, Building area 33,520 m2 Realization: Built in 2011

IV

• The main components of the campus are teaching buildings, office buildings, a natatorium, a dormitory, a dining hall and playgrounds.

By carefully calibrating and consolidating available land, the campus is envisioned to provide a comfortable atmosphere for studying under maximum utilization. The construction document drawings of the natatorium mainly focus on the swimming pool and its details. Also we are trying to control the cost within limited budget by designing elevations and choosing materials.

First floor plan

Elevations

Master plan

IV

Detail drawings

Archipelago Itaquera 2012.02-05

Master Plan for Sao Paulo Gov.

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Program: Urban design Collaborated with: X.M. Zhang, Z.T. Jiao Institution: GSAPP, Columbia University Selected Work: Presented to Sao Paulo City Department of Urban Planning

V

• This project utilizes the residual spaces of the proposed master plan for Itaquera to integrate land parcels that have been separated by topography and road infrastructures. Through the implementation of new programs, such as, pedestrian paths, public spaces, new housing typologies , artisan studios, a new subway, and a monorail station, Archipelago Itaquera encourages the continuous linkage between local and the regional programs.

Multi-use Bridge

Site Plan

Section

V

Exhibited in Urban Design Week

East Harlem Low Line 2011.06-08

Location: East Harlem, New York Program: Urban design and Landscape Collaborated with: H. Allawi, F. Stewart Institution: GSAPP, Columbia University Selected Work: Exhibited at Studio-X NYC

VI

• We are proposing to create a transformative superimposed infrastructure which connects the overloaded Manhattan side of East Harlem to the underutilized Randall’s Island and re-think the space of the waterfront to improve health issues faced by the community.

• The Low Line is a tidal multipurpose landscape across the water, encouraging people to take part in an array of programs which are an extension of activities and events that already occur in the community in unhealthy settings.

Bird's View Rendering

Transformative Zone

Section I

III II

III

I

II I

Section II

Section III Detail Model

VI

Axes Regeneration (Academic) 2009.09-11

Published in On-site Survey Collection of The Preservation Planning of Zhengding, 2009.11

Location: Zhengding, Hebei Province, China Program: Historic area renovation/ Housing Solo Work (Academic) Institution: Tsinghua University Director: Prof. Jie Zhang Realization: Under Approval

VII

Historic cities in China have complexities with development and conservation.

Zhengding is such an centuries-old city where several pagodas of national treasure are blocked by low-density residence. The concept is to revive the influence of pagodas by regenerating their cross axes through communities and all over the city.

Axis I ——Open space for the community/ Landscape corridor for the city Axis II ——Commercial area for the community/ Axis rehabilitation for the city

Bird's View

VII

Site Context

Housing design

Block Plan

VII

Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial Park (2008 Autodesk Revit Competition) 2008.09-11

Location: Sichuan Province, China Program: Museum Solo Work (Academic) Institution: Tsinghua University Selected Work: National Prize of Excellence Memorial Ceremony for Wenchuan

VIII

• On 5/12/2012, a magnitude eight earthquake ripped through China’s Sichuan province, killing nearly 70,000 and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless.

• The sequence of exhibition tries to represent the tragedy not only physically but spiritually and evoke a serial of emotions by controlling skylight environments.

In the light of spirit, visitors could pray for the souls of the departed. In the light of life, people are shown about how survivors of the earthquake suffer from homelessness just like the floating water wave shaped light reflected on walls.

Finally, visitors are led to the light of hope as for strong wills and bright futures.

Plan

Exhibition Hall Rendering

Site Plan

VIII

CHARLES DONG

423 W 118 St. Apt. 2F, New York, NY 10027/ charlesdongdong@gmail.com / (917) 868 2337 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A goal-oriented professional architect and urban designer with 6+ years of architectural and planning education at top-tier design schools; Dedicated to a career in the design of architectural and planning services clients; Exposed to all phases of high-end design, award-winning international competition and multiple project types across K12, Commercial, Residential, Office Building, Urban Design, Infrastructure, Guidelines and Land Use Planning; Self motivated, enthusiastic, diligent worker and a strong team participant.

EDUCATION Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University in the City of New York, US Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design “East Harlem Low Line”, exhibited in Studio-X in Urban Design Week 2012 NYC “Archipelago Itaquera”, presented to Sao Paulo City Department of Urban Planning School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, China Bachelor of Architecture Dean’s scholarship awarded for academic excellence WORK EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Urban Design Lab, the Earth Institute, Columbia University - The Sustainable Urban Planning of Gulin New City (Urban China Initiative, Joint organization by Columbia University, Tsinghua University & McKinsey) Conducted sustainable development research and rendering. Developed master plan.

Graduated May 2012 Summer 2011 Spring 2012 Graduated May 2011 2006- 2011 Sep 2011- Present

Assistant Planner, UK H&D Design Services Ltd - Concept Planning of Cuihu Science and Technology Park Collaborated with director in land use planning and urban design of core area

Dec 2011- Feb 2012

Architectural assistant, Beijing Tsinghua Urban Planning and Design Institute - Thesis, The Master Plan of Yanggao County, Shanxi Province, China Participated in all phases of site documentation, negotiations, land use planning, new town urban design and regulatory reporting of a 300,000 population county.

Researched on subjects of Population, Traffic, Preservation and Urban design.

Sep 2010- Jun 2011

Intern Architect, Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua - The Affiliated Middle School of Peking University – Pinggu, Built in 2011 Produced complete sets of construction documents of gymnasium and campus plan under occasional instruction. Participated model making.

Jul 2010- Sep 2010

Intern Architect, RTKL Associates, Beijing st - Urban Design of Shanghai ZhiFu CBD, International Competition 1 prize Handled floor plan of Complex, primary design of site plan and ecological strategies.

Created hand drawings, renderings and analytical diagrams.

May 2010- Jun 2010

Intern, China Academy of Urban Planning and Design - Road Network Planning of Beijing Pinggu District Contributed to GIS analysis, Autocad drawings/ Installment construction planning

Jan 2009- Mar 2009

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS Publication Assistant, Design Proposal for Gulin New Town Plan Conducted graphic design, editing and translation between English and Chinese Author, Anti-seismic Farmhouse Design Chinese Dwellings, May Issue, 2009 LANGUAGE & SKILLS Mandarin: Native / English: Fluent AutoCAD, Sketchup, ArcGIS, Revit, Vray, Maya Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Suite, After Effects PORTFOLIO WEBSITE http://issuu.com/charlesdong/docs/worksamples

Sep 2011- Dec 2011 May 2009