PORTFOLIO
BETWEEN ELEMENTS
Chongwoo (John) Shin
Summer 2017
Contents / 3
Introduction 5 Beijing / Inversion 6 Edinburgh / Ross Pavilion 16 Detroit / Arena + Park 24 Taipei / Vertical garden 32 Seoul / Lagoon Island 40 Japan / Green Path 48 Non-site / Fabrication 56 Résumé 64
Between the walls Wall in the space, it represents the arrangement of openness. Allow space to unfold and evolve to its full potential without being complex. To release the freedom of journey, less wall-enclosure will bring a substantial change of circulation. Between the rivers Rivers are great transfer path. It includes the meaning of “connection” for the territories. The horizon, building’s silhouette, reflection of the glowing sunset and the sound of waves are generously invited a tranquil scene. Between the buildings Building that built by great builders, carries history on its condition of facade, structure, and system by passionately dedicating their lives to protect human by harmful outside condition and turning into cultural heritage. Between the trees The characteristics of specific time ans place, tradition and culture, geography and climate are reflecting the history of life. Tree is remaining an one of the most conspicuous historical value. Connecting trees and human are providing an extension of chronicle.
Introduction / 5
BETWEEN ELEMENTS My Goal for this portfolio is to be a useful and inspiring tool for anyone who interests in a foreign architectural project as well as for people who simply enjoy the multi-culture in architecture. It is important for me to communicate my overall philosophy, design process, and how it delivers the right experience in the studies. Thinkable space. Flowing water. Affluent plants. Various harmony. Dynamic movement. These are the most important words in my projects. They are the backbone of everything that is created through my studies. From a single project to multiple project’s overall philosophy “Between elements” is the methods of profound and managing the creative process and a principle to new characters. Between elements has been placed as main concept or major concern on my rencent projects. There are no boundaries between spaces, but all programs are there for a reason and all are equally harmonized. Each project is designed up around an “between elements“ concept and finds its unique characteristics through the expression. People always walks between elements. Street is between vehicle roads and buildings. Buildings are surrounded by allies (due to setbacks). Inside space such as office, kitchen, rooms, we are staying between the walls. Every thing where we stand on is related to between elements. The question to me as an architecture student is how this concept or philosophy can be easily transfer to people and provide new possibilities. Imagine walking in French garden. Listen to the sounds of the forest. Listen to the voice of people. Feel to the flowing wind. These are all senses can be experienced. However, we, living in modern society, have forgotten to enjoy these values. Now see what we have beside. It has covered by partitions, glass, and blind. You see or feel the sense of nature or tonality of green. Notice that the arrangement of furniture, division of space, changing between elements will bring a new variation of texture, mood and sensation. Communication from one element to another have been created to provoke certain sensations, but it should not necessarily be interpreted according to elements itself. “Between elements“ has a plenty of possibility to input its variables.
BETWEEN THE WALL
1. BEIJING
Intro / 7
program residence, commercial space
INVERSION
year 2016
Courtyard houses have been a favourite building type in many regions and throughout many eras, including the early Chinese dynasties. European and Asian courtyards differ in function and character. European courtyard houses are embedded in public monuments such as churches, town halls, and libraries; however, Asian courtyard houses are monuments themselves.
site location beijing, china structure concrete, wood, steel site area 17,550m2 material concrete,glass, wood maximum building height 50m type of project Thesis
The Chinese “Siheyuan” – the traditional type of courtyard house of old Beijing – consists of houses surrounded by walls and various sizes of courtyard at the center. Edged by four walls and geometrically planned within the imperial core, Beijing’s urban context evokes the structure of courtyard house. Since the 1950s, Siheyuan has transformed from single family residences to multifamily homes giving credence to the notion that Siheyuan needs to be reconsidered respective of Beijing’s current condition as a heavily populated and dense metropolis. This thesis investigates the densification of Siheyuan blocks through the proposition of residential towers and the transition of the ground plane from a closed, private, and domestic realm to an open and porous field of parks, gardens, and commerce. This new hybrid program of public and private creates a new circulation and more communication. The courtyards of the Siheyuan become spaces for a resting, gathering, and socializing while the tower affords individual privacy.
Figure ground / 8
(Up) Existing Context plan / residential program (Bottom) Proposed context plan / mixed program
Patterns / 9
Courtyard circulation study / circulation changes by wall
Circulation / 11
Ground plan / circulation
Rendering / 12
Between the wall and building
Rendering / 13
Rendering images of high-rise residential building / open corridor community space
Structure / 14
Section AA
3d printing / 15
3d printing variable model study + site
BETWEEN SITE & DESIGN
2. EDINBURGH
program amphitheater / visitor center year 2017
Ross Pavilion continuous circulation Edinburgh, a much admired capital city bimming with exceptional creeativity and renowned for its quality of life. It is one of city that successfully mixes its unique traditions and heritage with contemporary system and an international outlook in Scotland. In this area over eight times more than Scontland’s population in a year, approximately 4 million visitors a year. The site is attracted from universities, festivals, and architecture.
site location Edinburgh, UK structure concrete
In this competition work, The Ross Pavilion International Design, focuses on regenerating and renewing an emblematic site at the heart of West Princes Street Gardens, nationally important space in the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
site area 60,000m2 material concrete, glass, wood maximum building height 10m type of project competition
In Design Concept, following by “Celtic Rings” of old pattern is used for new form of heritage Ross Pavilion. Ring as Landmark, Preserve the Park by the Ring and All Built Structure melting into the landscape. Connection between New Town and the Castle was key point for concept design. New Typology of Amphitheater, new attractive heritage viewpoints, connections to the street and other levels are proposed for the new system. In the Master plan, the pavilion and park is used as 2 distinctive part. Daily use and Large scale event, usually night event. Events canbe categorize with simple 6 activities for example. Community activities, two different stage use at onece, lecture series, hospitality suites, exhibitions, and banquet purpose, are the examples of using flexible space in the pavilion. Also, for concert, 200 people small concert to 5,000 people big concert, Ross Pavilion possible to cover the usage and fluent circulation. The new Pavilion will be compatible with the different existing and potential botanical, civic, commermorative and cultural uses of surrounding environment which includes urban condition, and a daily venue for small scale indoor and out door events.
PRINCES ST.
GARDENS
RAIL TRACKS
Site / 18
Site Plan
Outdoor Event Arrangement + Section / 19
Seating Arrangement
Flexibility of Outdoor Event for 500 - 1000ppl.
Activity Circulation + Section
Materiality / 20
Performance Stage Elevation
Visitor Centre Elevation
Elevation
Circulation / 21
Indoor event + Circulation
BETWEEN THE VISIONS
3. DETROIT
Intro / 25
program amphitheater, auditorium, shopping center year 2012 site location detroit, mi, usa structure concrete site area 116,500m2 material concrete,glass maximum building height 4m type of project competition
Arena + Park Arena+Park is suggested as open public space. It provides space for multiple use; park,observatory and amphitheatre. When the annual event hold here, it has been changed to stadium. The space is like bowl taking various foods. The proposed design on the site is to provide the ethnic symbol and landmark of Detroit. Enhanced on function of square, park and resting area for family, this proposed vibrant public space will connect the city to the riverfront. Also, making this site as symbol of Detroit, it will bring out the aspect of identity from the vision of Canada. Colosseum, roman arena was iconic symbol of Imperial Rome as event space. Arena is public space and people remembered the place through the events.. Actually, events collect people in the space but the phenomenon of enormous group of people at the moment creates another events in a different way. There was sharing information and business transaction. Park is open public space provided recreational use. Events occur also in a park but it happens more horizontal spatial relationship. Arena + Park is the concept mixing vertical relation such as tiered seating and horizontal relation. The concept of Arena + Park is suggested as event space and river front. First of all, the size of arena is based on max capacity based on the annual population change. Second, the circle area is tilted toward the river for creating tiered seating for spectators. Third, shopping area is suggested to the part raised up and event space such as stage is suggested to the descending part. This simple movement create new environment. It provides magnificent spectacle for both sides as boundary condition. From United States, they can see the river view over the stage and from Canada, the landscape which is that people seating on the steps could be gorgeous landscape.
Diagram / 26
a. People enter the site for concert People come to see the concert
People gather around the center of site
b. Gathering around the center of site
STAGE
Area is slopled to look over the river
c. Center is sloped toward water front
Stage and other commercial programs are installed
d. Stage and programs are installed
PLATFORM
Focal point toward the river from the street
e. Entrance aligns from street to water front
Platform for group of people, garden, resting area
f. Platforms are positioned for outdoor activities
Parti diagram / design process
Rendering / 27
Between the rivers / Overall view
Site plan / 28
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100m 200ft
Proposed plan drawing
Concept / 29
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50m 100ft
Section AA / Elevation
Rendering stage / between the rivers
program mid-rise residential building year 2015 site location taipei, taiwan structure concrete site area 340m2 material concrete, glass, wood maximum building height 67m type of project competition
Vertical Garden exposed garden Vertical garden is being popular in these days due to increasing pollution, number of buildings and development. Patrick Blanc, French botanist, specializes in plants, has been famous on transferring ground plant to vertical aesthetic wall mounted plants. Jean Nouvel’s residential project “Le Nouvel, Kuala Lumpur 2015“ was shown Patric Blanc’s recent work with plants. Architecture nowadays have to think about long term legacy that helps human lifer better. In this competition work, Instead of decorating plants on the facade of building, garden pot(space) has been injected or substituted on the 4 major cores of house tower. And this separated 4 towers hold together by central circulation core which is elevator, and stairs. To provide a better sunlight on garden pot, it is exposed itself with glazing or not. These garden pot can be shared with 2 or 3 units. On the other hand, residential units are covered in solid with punched variable window size. This will keep the privacy inside of the building and increasing the curiosity of the building. Geographically, Taipei is located in the basin in northern Taiwan. It is surrounded by rivers. As a characteristic of metropolitan area, core part of the city has a lack of green area. Additionally, Taiwan has no winter, hot and humid and annual average temperature is increasing. More plants and greens could prevent and support the greenhouse effect. Increasing number of vertical garden residence in Taipei will change its existing urban context. If the old low-height building is replaced with new vertical garden, it will support to make a lower density, pure air quality, and symbolic icon such as Taipei 101.
BETWEEN THE BUILDINGS
4. TAIPEI
Pattern + Structure / 34
Elevation
Section
elevation / section / programs
Program Diagram
Rendering / 35
Between the buildings / exposed space
Garden / 36
Rendering image / outdoor green area
Circulation / 37
Isometric drawing / Typical plans
BETWEEN THE ISLANDS
5. SEOUL
Intro / 41
program marina, ferry terminal, outdoor activities year 2017 site location seoul, korea structure concrete site area 5,100m2 material concrete, glass, plants maximum building height 8m type of project competition
Lagoon Island ferry terminal
SITE The vast beauty with distinctive characteristics to the Han river embankment, is forming a major attraction to locals and various visitor in Seoul. It is one of the main images related to the city and of enormous relevance to its identity. The new cultural and transportation development on the south side of Han river between Mapo and Wonhyo Bridge aims to maintain this unique character of the site and to implement social, cultural and infra structural improvements by its aesthetic and environmental context. LAGOON A lagoon is a body of water protected by land, yet connected to a larger water system. By modeling the Yeoui-Naru Ferry Terminal on a lagoon, a sheltered area is created on the Han River, providing both a safe area for people to enjoy and a sheltered space for smaller private boats to dock. HISTORY OF HAN RIVER The Han River and its waterfront has continuously changed throughout history. Starting as a small river surrounded by large areas of sand that often flooded, it has spread over time carving the nearby land into islands and finally widening into today’s river. This proposal for the Yeoui-Naru Ferry Terminal proposes to recreate islands in the Han River, allowing for a more dynamic interface between the land and water, allowing pedestrians to re-engage with the river. FERRY TERMINAL AS A PUBLIC SPACE While the exterior docks, easily accessible, are reserved for ferries and government boats, the internal marina is a protected space for smaller private vessels, connecting directly to the park, allowing people to enjoy the river even as when their boats are docked. The inner park itself is a place where everyone can come and enjoy the river, even while not using the ferry terminal or marina facilities. It is open to the public and can be used to hold events such as concerts by floating a platform within the protected marina waters.
Island / 42
Site Plan
Plans + Section / 43
Floor plan + Section
Concept / 44
Naturally Existing Lagoon
New Lagoon on Han river
A lagoon is a body of water protected by land, yet connected to a larger water system. By modeling the Yeoui-Naru Ferry Terminal on a lagoon, a sheltered area is created on the Han river, providing both a safe area for people to enjoy and a shltered space for smaller private boats to dock.
Concept Diagram / Lagoon
Program/ 45
Private Boat Marina
Public Park / Event Space
While the exterior docks, easily accessible, are reserved for Ferris and governemtn boats, the internal Marina is a protected space for smaller private vessels, connecting directly to the park, allowing people to enjoy the river even as when their boats are docked.
The park itself is a place where everyone can come and enjoy the river, even while not using the Ferry terminal or marina facilities. It is open to the public and can be used to hold events such as concerts by floating a platform within the protected Marina waters.
Activities
Diagram / 46
Circulation + Structure
Renderings / 47
Green Island for various activities
BETWEEN THE PATHS
6. JAPAN
Block + Condition / 50
Landscape reformation
Existing block
Expanding blocks
Lifted some blocks to use as an underground parking space
Way out Access to parking/drop zone Green path
JR train station
Parking Commercial market Local train station Ferry terminal
Platform
Landscape change / Circulation / Programs
Intro / 51
program terminal dock + commercial redevelopment year 2015 site location miyajimacho, hiroshima, japan structure concrete, steel site area 100,000m2 material concrete,glass, wood, aluminum maximum building height 16m type of project competition
連綿態 (RENMEN-TAI) - continuous shape “Renmen-tai” means continuous shape. The site, Miyajima, is a special place for historical reason. Miyajima is in the Hiroshima prefecture which is best known as the first city in history to be targeted by a nuclear weapon in the end of World War II, 1945. There is a very popular shrine in this site. It calls Itsukushima Shrine, which is also best known for floating water torii gate. This torii gate provides and represents the magnificent view throughout the beauty of nature and human creation. As this continuity of man-made structure and beauty of nature, I proposed 4 themes of continuity on this project. First theme is a “historical continuity.“ In the past, Miyajima is very popular city as a small port. They sold local sea food, farm-produce, and food. Plan prosed to revive this forgotten legacy and make this site more entertainment such as increasing merchant for local handicraft, store, cafe and other community activities. This will provide people to enjoy and stay on this site. Second theme is a “territorial continuity.“ Forest at the northern part of the site is discontinued by Train tracks. Proposed elevated green path aims to be a connection between nature to man-made. Third theme is a “morphosis continuity.“ Existing building block was a independent and complexity. New block shape has a form of plaza, clear exposition for community gathering. Street is continued naturally with new green path. Last theme is a “religious continuity.“ The function of dock has kept it original usage. However, other deck is replaced to “multi-function outdoor space.“ This space can be used as sanctuary space. At this platform, they can see the symbolic torii water gate.
Expectation / 52
Street & first floor of buildings are used for commercial space
2nd floor of the buildings is used for accommodation, conference room and community space
Space under the block is used for parking space
Green path can be used to people’s resting area and also functioned as temporary shelter in emergency
Green path Street
Parking space
Green Path Function & Concept Continuous green bridge from disconnected mountain by train track. Street surrounded by green plants and trees with wood flooring for resting and used as emergency exit for pedestrian. Structure Reinforced concrete structure
Section / Green path diagrams
Rendering / 53
Between the trees / ground floor and green path
Diagram / 54
Landscape 1F Commercial space 2F Accommodation, conference room, community space Design code Continuous traditional shape of Japanese roof line provides a level gradation and minimal movement. Mono tone of building will represent green path more clear and pure. Structure Traditional wooden construction Finish Exterior: glass, wood Roof: aluminum ion coated
Terminal dock / Hiroden Station Design code Continuous lower roof with variable pitch is providing dynamic movement. But the line of eaves are arranged as same level. Entire interior space are opened, so people can travel through under the roof. Structure Wooden structure Finish Exterior: wood Roof: aluminum ion coated
Administrative
Citizen
Tourism
Composition of proposed tourism planning
Business Agriculture, Fisheries, Commerce and industry
Design concept / Concept diagram
Rendering / 55
Between the rivers / Miyazima port and view toward great torii (historical water gate)
FABRICATION
NON-SITE
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Breathing Lantern Pavilion Connection detail study 1:1 prototype pavilion model Circle Pavilion 2d Circle Pavilion
Light penetration / 57
section 1:1
Breathing lantern 2014
Connection Joint / 58
hinge scale hinge conection
fixed connection
tabs connection
Various connection study for 1:1 pavilion design / hinge connection / fixed hinge / zip tie
Proto / 59
1:1 proto-type pavilion fixed hinge with bolt connection
Circle packing 2d / 60
sacale 1:10
Circle packing pavilion + Form finding structure
Concept / 61
Basic study of circle packing. Apply script, it will change the sizes, numbers, arrangement, and characteristics.
draws people in towards the center
vortex inside the area
hanging-chain force applied
circulation
random point on surface
circle packing algorithm
circle to extrude
extrude
Circle Pavilion making process / parametric fabrication, 2014
Circle-packing pavilion 2014
Résumé / 64
CHONG WOO (JOHN) SHIN
EDUCATION
770 Bay St. Unit.2505, Toronto ON Canada, M5G0A6 Contact: +1 (647) 970 7570 shinchongwoo@hotmail.com
Master of Architecture University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design Completed: Apr. 2016 Bachelor of Architectural science Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Canada School of Architecture Completed: Jun. 2012 Boarding School Bishop Ridley College, St.Catharines, ON Canada September 2004- June 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sou Fujimoto Architects Tokyo, Japan Junior Architect Competitions team for international projects in Korea and UK. + Local projects in Japan. Winning competition entries includes Iidabashi French school, and entry for The Ross Pavilion competition. Involved in all aspects of competition from concept to design production. Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 http://www.sou-fujimoto.net/ Philip Beesley Architect Inc. Toronto, Canada Graphic Designer Pavilion design and fabrication team for the project Ocean at Nuit Blanche 2017. Coordinated fabrication lab and production. Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 http://www.philipbeesleyarchitect.com/ KPMB Architects Toronto, Canada Student Architect Completed Schematic Design for Onex interior renovation project. Assisted with Design Development and Construction Documents for material study using Revit software. Competed Schematic Design for Adams Center for Musical Arts, Yale Univ. Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 www.kpmb.com NAAD Kyoto, Japan Intern Architect Competitions team for local historical projects in Japan. Competition entries includes Hiroshima’s historical pavilion competition, Taiwan competition for minimal residence. Involved in all aspects of competition from concept to design production + grasshopper skills. May 2015 - Aug 2015 www.naad.jp
RĂŠsumĂŠ / 65
Arktonic Architect Seoul, Korea Architectural design Competitions team for international projects in Chicago Prize, Detroit Riverfront, Bulgaria Collider Activity Center and DDP Seoul. Local projects about Art shop in museum, garage cafe. Involved in all aspects of competition entries from concept to design production. Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 www.arktonic.com Gansam Architects & Partners Seoul, Korea Internship Office Building Construction Team Schematic design of Myeongdong Catholic Cathedral, Golf Clubhouse, and Hotel Resort. Managed Models Making and Cad Drawing. Jul - Aug 2010 www.gansam.com NIDP (National Institute for Disaster Prevention) Seoul, Korea Internship National Emergency Management Agency Research and proofread articles for seismic architecture of bridge in Seoul Korea. Managed Archive storage for natural disaster. Jul - Aug 2008
PROFICIENCY
Computer Design Program Rhinoceros(9/10), Grasshopper(9/10), Maya(7/10), Sketch-up(9/10), AutoCad(9/10), Revit(9/10), 3dmax(9/10), Rhinoscript(8/10) Graphic Program adobe photoshop(9/10), illustrator(9/10), indesign(9/10), lightroom(7/10), etc
LANGUAGE
AWARD
Korean, English, Japanese, Spanish
Local Competition; Dongdaemun Design Park & Plaza by Zaha Hadid, 4th floor program and space competition; Seoul Korea 3rd place(2013) International Competition; Building Cultural Infrastructure; High Bridge Bronx, New York Honored (2010)
PRESS
NuitBlanche Toronto(2017), Magazines include A+U, Kenchiku Note, ArchDaily, Archinect, DesignBoom, Dezeen, Urbanlab.
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