Chon Fai Kuok selected Work | 2019
ABOUT ME
My name is Charlie. A passionate student in University of Minnesota pursing BS degree in Architecture. As an international student, I have a strong interests in cultures and art. Therefore, aesthetic is one of the crucial driving force in my design process as I believe architecture should show a relationship with humanity at it appearance beyond fulfilling its founction.
This portfolio contains selected works from fine art to design projects. Showcase my development through out architecture school, how art influence my view of architecture, and most importantly how I design.
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JOSEF ALBERS GALLERY
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FRANCONIA SKYWAY HOUSE
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ISOLATED PAVILION
09/12
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PURPLE ROOM
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LIGHT SCULPTURE
19/20
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FINE ART
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Right: Lighting condition. model picture.
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JOSEF ALBER GALLERY
Design Fundamental1. 2017Fall | first year
Assigned Josef Albers painting.
Looking at Josef Albers’ painting, the use of colors and layers makes my eyes move back and forth on the painting. The design of the gallery intends to transform the 2-dimensionally eye movement into a spatial experience.
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topo and model picture.
section diagram.
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plan oblique. Pencil.
The donut shaped gallery recreates the endless circulation which emphasies the infinite movement of the painting. It transformed the visual experience of the painting in 3-dimensions by using the same colors from the painting.
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Top to bottom: east elevation, north elevation, west elevation, south elevation
Circulation diagram
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FRANCONIA SKYWALK HOUSE
BS studio1. Tectonic. light project 2018 Fall | 2nd Year site: Franconia sculpture park
Origin Diagram. Rhino,photoshop and illustrator.
The project is a live/work studio for two artists in Franconia sculpture park. The concept of the design is bridging the artists and public through breaking the boundry of each defining form. By connecting the two forces, the architecture is encouraging relationship which foswwter community and enbrace creativity which are the sculpture park core values.
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Final model. Cardboard and MDF.
Final model. Cardboard and MDF.
Final model. Cardboard and MDF.
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Final rendering with Enscape and photoshop.
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approaching experience. photoshop.
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ISOLATED PAVILION
Design Fundamental2 Partner: jasmine countney 2018Spring | first year site: old Bell Museum
x3 JESSY COUNTNEY AND CHARLIE KUOK PROJECT 01D - STEP ONE “PLANNING” TA: PRATIBHA
JESSY COUNTNEY AND CHARLIE KUOK PROJECT 01D - STEP TWO “BENDING” TA: PRATIBHA
construction diagram. Adobe AI
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JESSY COUNTNEY AND CHARLIE KUOK PROJECT 01D - STEP THREE “CUTTING” TA: PRATIBHA
JESSY COUNTNEY AND CHARLIE KUOK PROJECT 01D - STEP FOUR “ASSEMBLING” TA: PRATIBHA
JESSY COUNTNEY AND CHARLIE KUOK PROJECT 01D - STEP FIVE “COMPLETING” TA: PRATIBHA
site from google map with model. Photoshop.
The pavilion provide a space on the UofM campus for students to step back from busy school work and enjoy being outside. By using reflective material, the space isolated from its surrounding and allows students to rest and enjoy being in the indoor environment
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process paper models
Starting from a paper model that frames and channels in two directions, me and my partner adopt the ideas of elevation and repetition in order to create an defined shelter space. The pavilion is isolated from its natural surrounding because of its reflective materiality. It provides a primary shelter space in the three tunnels and a secondary shelter which are the threshold defined by the shadow of the tunnels. Student can have a peaceful moment in the pavilion because it is successful isolated from its surrounding academic context and have a playful characteristic instead.
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model picture with site model.
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Early concept sketch. Pen and marker.
Inspiring by the existing grottos, industrial ruins and graffiti art, the interpretation center provides an innovative way to experience the landscape. The architecture occupies the deep hill and create a central courtyard which intertwines with the surrounding nature. The courtyard adopts the vibrant colors from graffiti and creates another layers enhancing the architectural space.
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PURPLE ROOM
STUDIO2 2019Spring | 2nd year site: Father hennepin bluff park
longitudinal section. Adobe AI, PS.
N Origin diagram. Pencils.
structural diagrams.
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N 2rd level floorplan.
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Final model. Wood, MDF, PET,etc.
The whole architecture is organized by the central courtyard space, the different colors work as a system that encouraging social interactions. The purple courtyard almosts work as an architectural graffiti that embraces the existing characteristics at the park.
Process models. Wood, cardstocks, acrylic.
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experiential hybrid drawings. Perspective drawings, adobe AI and PS.
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Detail models of the purple courtyard. Wood, PET, cardboard.
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Right: Table Lamp. Fiberglass and wood.
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LIGHT SCULTURE
3 Dimensional Design/ sculpture 2016 Fall
Process of making a head mold. Dental Dental alginate and Plaster.
As the signature project of the course, I figured there isn’t a lot of thing can represent myself better than my face. For this reason, I decided to use turn my head into a light fixture. With the help from my professor, I did a life cast of my head with dental alginate and made it into a light cover with fiberglass. The process was a one in a life time experience and I am grafeful that I took the risk of pursuing a creativity idea.
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Shanghai Center, Shanghai. Watercolors and pen.
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FINE ART
Hammer head. White and black charcoal pencil.
My fine art background is my strength in design. The capability to draw and paint allow me to envision my design spactually with my mindeye before I put it into paper.
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A-Ma Temple, Macau SAR. Watercolor and colorpencils.
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Thank you so much. Chon Fai Kuok kuokx001@umn.edu 612-423-5054
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