Portfolio 2023

Professional Projects

Taichung

NCKU Geriatric Hospital and Elderly Smart Care Research & Education Center Multi-Functional Center for Healthcare and Education

Namaxia Ming-Chuan Kindergarten Typhoon Morakot Post-Disaster Reconstruction

Taoyuan Green Line MRT Stations Competition Transportation to the Airport

Taichung Arena

Physical Education Park 01

2020

Cheng Ching-Huang, BAF/Kengo Kuma, KKAA

Taichung City Government

Kengo Kuma and Associates

BAF 4 People + KKAA 4 People

Civic/ New Construction (SD-CD)

Taichung, Taiwan

A 374,110 SF, B4F-4F

Built Revit models and produced drawings

Coordinated with consultants

Compiled design and meeting documents

This project focuses on connections. Pedestrian and bike lanes are extended along the building's facade, connecting residents to sports and recreation. We also aim to reconnect with local crafts, taking inspiration from the Dajia Rush weaving techniques. The arena's facades are constructed with woven elements, creating a porous, three-dimensional skin that offers shade and natural ventilation. This approach not only adds character and history to the project but also helps to reduce the building's environmental impact. By dividing the building envelope into smaller components, the scale of the structure is reduced to a more humanfriendly size.

Sub Arena (SD-CA)

3000 seats

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

School (SD)

Main Arena (SD-CA)

15500 seats

BOT Department Store Site (Not Included in this project)

Will invite investment in business in the future. The investors will hire other architect to design this building, and BAF & KKAA will provide a short list of suggestion.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN SITE PLAN

3.2.8　室外材料設計準則

室外材質以耐久性強且維護簡單的鋁板及耐候鋼材料為主，不同大小、角度 的三角形格柵產生豐富的陰影效果，強化整體立面多樣性及立體感。同時金 屬外牆整合遮陽、植栽和排水系統。

圖3-128  外牆材料示意圖

The exterior materials primarily consist of durable and low-maintenance materials such as aluminum panels and weather-resistant steel. Various sizes and angles of triangular lattices are employed to create rich shadow effects, enhancing the overall facade diversity and three-dimensional perception. Additionally, the metal façade integrates sun shading, greenery, and drainage systems.

圖3-128  外牆材料示意圖

耐候鋼 鋁板(木紋) 氟碳噴塗鋁板(銀灰)

Aluminum Board

Corten Steel

耐候鋼 鋁板(木紋) 氟碳噴塗鋁板(銀灰)

Woodgrain PVDF Coating (Matte Gray)

Glass Curtain Wall PVDF Coating (Silver Gray)

玻璃帷幕牆 氟碳噴塗鋁板(暖灰平光)

Roof Balcony

Ring Structure

MEP Mezzanine

玻璃帷幕牆 氟碳噴塗鋁板(暖灰平光)

圖3-129  地坪材料示意圖

Metal Louver

抿石子(淺灰) 戶外防滑花崗岩地磚 聚胺酯（PU）(灰)

圖3-129  地坪材料示意圖

3-39 臺中市巨蛋體育館興建工程委託規劃設計及監造技術服務案

Sky Cloister

戶外防滑花崗岩地磚 聚胺酯（PU）(灰)

Spiral Concourse (Outdoor)

抿石子(淺灰)

Spiral Concourse (Indoor)

Curtain Wall

3-39 臺中市巨蛋體育館興建工程委託規劃設計及監造技術服務案

Roof

Medal Roof

40cm

Irrigate Tube

Planter

Medal Planter

Triangular Louver Gravel

Drain-Pipe

Taking into account the scale of the building mass, the use of triangular shapes enhances structural strength and adds richness to the facade's layers, and allows for the adjustment of sunlight and vegetation. In terms of plant selection, it is recommended to adopt hanging plants as the main choice, along with climbing plants. For climbing plants, it is advisable to choose slowergrowing species to avoid excessive coverage of the entire facade.

Lighting

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting

Ventilation

Louver Ventilation

Sun Shade/Outer

Triangular Medal Louver

Sun Shade/Inner

Aluminum Horrizontal Louver

Intergrate Inner Lighting

Curtain Wall

White-Transparent Sandwich Glass

3m

4m

Louver

Aluminum Horrizontal Louver

Triangular Medal Louver

50cm Earth Covering

50cm Earth Covering

Earth Covering +Root Barrier

The woven facade with triangular structures provides shading.

Multiple-function sky ramps for walking, running, and biking.

Extending the road axis while preserving visual openness, providing pedestrians with an unobstructed pathway, and emphasizing the image of sports within the park.

NCKU Geriatric Hospital and Elderly Smart Care Research & Education Center

Multi-Functional Center for Healthcare and Education

Designing a future hospital for the elderly is more than just building a building. The role of the New Era Hospital in the city should be to build a multi-functional center for healthcare and education, provide positive thinking about diseases through education, and develop diversified creative treatments. Ways and creations are not only exclusive to the elderly, but also a community space that welcomes the urban public.

Color Scheme

In consideration of color, we have taken into account the decreased sensitivity of elderly individuals to blue light. Therefore, in the color scheme for the space and signage, we avoid using blue and focus primarily on yellow and orange tones. Warm colors used in the space also convey a warm and cheerful atmosphere, which complements the texture of wooden materials used indoors.

In the spatial layout of this building, particularly for the patient rooms on the fourth floor and above, we have divided the space into two areas: south and north. For this purpose, we have established a color scheme using red tones and yellow-green tones to create a distinct sense of direction

between the two areas.

Additionally, we have incorporated six auxiliary colors, including purple-red, rose, peach orange, yellow, and mustard yellow. This allows each color to be recognizable while still belonging to the two main color schemes, avoiding excessive variation that may cause visual confusion and discomfort.

Signage System

Elderly individuals experience reduced light intake, changes in texture, increased scattering, presbyopia, decreased adaptability to light, decreased sensitivity, weakened visual acuity for blue light, difficulty discerning moving objects, cataracts, glaucoma, and more.

Rooftop: Solar Panel

Vegetation Web Railing

Vegetation Safety Net +Face Brick Floor-to-Ceiling

Metal Grille+Glass (Sun Shade)

Glass Railing

Face Brick

Solar Panel

Vegetation Web Railing

Glass Railing

Face Brick

Vegetation Safety Net

Metal Grille

MATERIALS/SERVICE(CLEAN) MATERIALS/SERVICE(POLLUTED)

門診流通領域

住院

OUTPATIENT CLINIC INPATIENT CLINIC OUTPATIENT CLINIC SERVICE AREA

CLINICAL SUPPORTS RESEARCH CLINICAL SUPPORTS SERVICE AREA

運營支持服務

運營支持服務流通領域

ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICE AREA OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

住院流通領域

INPATIENT CLINIC SERVICE AREA

病人康復/活動

患者康復流通領域

臨床支持服務

臨床支持服務流通領域

行政管理

運營支持服務

運營支持服務流通領域

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

FORTH FLOOR PLAN

STANDARD FLOOR PLAN

Namaxia Ming-Chuan Kindergarten

Typhoon Morakot Post-Disaster Reconstruction

2019 Kuo Ying-Chao, BAF Delta Electronics Foundation(Donation) Extent Architecture 5 People Education/ New Construction (SD) Kaohsiung, Taiwan

A 7,676 SF, 2F

Investigated site and requirements

Conceptualized design and arranged presentation

Following the devastating impact of Typhoon Morakot in 2009, the Namaxia district suffered extensive damage. The initial phase of the project, which involved the construction of a library and elementary school, was completed in 2011. The current undertaking represents phase II, focusing on the development of a kindergarten facility. Central to the design is the library, serving as the nucleus of the complex, around which the kindergarten and other school buildings are carefully arranged. In order to preserve the existing trees, the site was thoughtfully chosen, and the buildings were elevated, aligning with the approach adopted during phase I, to minimize the need for extensive excavation for foundation work.

Phase II

Kindergarten, 2019

Phase I

Elementary School & Library Reonstruction, 2009

After 10 years of development, the local village has prospered again and now has more students. The Delta Electronics Foundation has decided to donate another building to the school to be used as a kindergarten, providing more capacity to enroll additional students.

The Namaxia district reconstruction project, phase I, is aimed at rebuilding the community after the damage caused by Typhoon Morakot in 2009. The project focuses on constructing a campus that combines traditional building methods with modern functionality and sustainability. The design of the building incorporates elements from the Bunun and Zou Zu tribes, fostering cultural identity and environmental awareness.

The school library, a symbol of knowledge transmission, is located at the center of the building and modeled after

the Zou Zu male gathering center. The library offers modern resources for students to access information and knowledge. Additionally, the school is dedicated to utilizing clean energy, supplementing electricity usage with wind and solar power, and promoting energy conservation through an energy monitoring system. This system raises awareness among teachers and students about the importance of energy efficiency, making it an integral part of the school's energy education program.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

In order to minimize the impact on the surrounding natural environment, we employed the architectural concept of the "Stilt House" traditionally used by aboriginal communities. This design approach allowed us to minimize excavation work and retain the majority of existing trees on the site. Furthermore, recognizing the appeal of a specific area featuring a cluster of trees and rocks, which is particularly beloved by children for play and exploration, we strategically positioned this area as the focal point of the kindergarten. As a result, the surrounding buildings were thoughtfully arranged to encircle and enhance this central natural feature, creating a harmonious and engaging environment for the children.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

Elevated House Natural Ventilation/Minimizing Excavation

Undulating Roof Continuation of the Mountain

Diamond-shaped Totem Represents the Ancestors' Eyes in Tribal Culture

HUFU Pavilion at the Entrance Cultural Inheritance and Sharing

CLASSROOM(15)

AGE: 3Y

CLASSROOM(30)

AGE: 4Y-5Y

Taoyuan Green Line MRT Stations Competition 04

Transportation to the Airport

2018 Kuo Ying-Chao, BAF Taoyuan City Government

JJP Architect

3 People

Transportation/ New Construction (Competition) Taoyuan, Taiwan

A 9,680 SF

Conceptualized design in 3D Photoshop renderings

The Taoyuan Metro Green Line serves as a crucial transportation link connecting Taoyuan International Airport, various districts within Taoyuan, and future expansion plans that envision integration with the New Taipei City Metro system. Symbolically named "a forest full of blossoms", the client seeks to embody this concept in the design. The building's exterior walls are artfully crafted to emulate the region's picturesque mountainous landscape, while carefully placed small windows on the façade imbue the interior spaces with a captivating play of light and shadows reminiscent of sunlight filtering through a dense forest canopy.

Community Kitchen

Wood Pavillion Built with Traditional Wood Techniques 05

The pentagonal wooden kitchen designed by Architect Chen Yung-Hsing has made a lasting impact on the local community. As an architect, Chen has dedicated himself to giving back through his summer design studios and has previously built several public facilities on the site, including a library, toilet, and gallery. I was very fortunate to participate in the construction of this small kitchen. Several years after the kitchen was completed, Architect Chen told me that the site had become a popular gathering place for local residents to hold picnics and parties.

Sound Editing Machine

Collapsable Landscape Attached to the Bottom of 7 Train Trail

7 Train, New York

Special thanks to Augusta Thomson

The focus of this thesis is on the effects of neglected noises in urban contexts that can lead to the decline of spaces, whether directly or indirectly. To address this issue, I propose an architectural mechanism that generates spaces designed to respond to unwanted noises by connecting infrastructures and soundscapes. By creating these spaces as an attachment to the existing urban fabric, it is possible to reframe the perception of noise, using it in an interesting and innovative way. This approach offers a unique perspective on the relationship between sound and architecture, thus providing opportunities for exploring the potential of noise as a undefined element.

Prof. Florian Meier, Prof. Nima Javidi Prof. Daphne Binder, Prof. Theodore Kofman Sound Canceling Space Sunnyside Along

SITE INVESTIGATION

The elevated road has been chosen as the site for this thesis project due to its unique form of infrastructure and the significant impact it has on its surrounding environment. The space beneath the elevated road has been largely overlooked due to various factors such as noise pollution and poor lighting, rendering it virtually invisible in the urban context. In this project, I aim to propose a solution to address their underuse. Through the use of attachment architectural units, I explore the possibilities of creating new and functional spaces that can connect with and enhance the surrounding urban fabric.

Helmholtz resonance

The phenomenon of air resonance in a cavity, such as when one blows across the top of an empty bottle. Different sizes of the cavities resonate to various frequency of sounds, depending on it's volume, opening area, and opening length(400hz, 150 hz, 200hz, 1000hz). The cavity is able to absord the certain frequency of sounds passing by it, thus achieve the purpose of noise cancelling.

Study model

My purpose is to understand how a cavity can be adjustable in order to respond to different frenquency of sounds. I studied a series of Origami and Hoberman sphere, tried to replace some joints to make it rotatable, or increasing/decreasing the amount of units.

At last, I decided to design a collapasible Octahedron combining with a foldable tube-shaped cavity as the main unit.

The connection component has been dedicatedly designed to ensure the steadfast positioning of the movable elements throughout the vertical and horizontal motion. Meanwhile, the Y-shaped component serves the purpose of stabilizing the origami tube while accommodating its variable length. Each unit is meticulously composed of four half connection components, two sets of Y-shaped components, and one collapsible origami tube.

The interconnectivity of the frames within each unit allows for a responsive system that reacts to the passing train. As the train moves, the frames shift position, causing the origami tubes to adjust their length accordingly. This dynamic interplay between the frames and tubes gives rise to a captivating landscape that resonates with a multitude of frequencies of sounds, altering the ambient noise created by the passing train.

Original recording (under the elevated 7 train, Queensboro Plaza Station.)

Hypothesis result 1 after sounds being absorded partially.

Hypothesis result 2 after sounds being absorded partially.

Scattered Domesticity

Urban Appliances

The series of drawings represents the spectrum of domesticity, ranging from the Frankfurt Kitchen to Archizoom and ultimately to the Mongolian Ger. Each stage represents different degrees of mobility within the context of a home. I am contemplating the fragmented functions of a house within the modern city, and whether the traditional form of a house will remain unchanged in this rapidly evolving era.

YEAR

ADVISOR

PROJECT

SITE

Disembodiment

From Motion Capture to Surveillance

Graduate / 2022

Prof. Diana Agrest

The Body: Corporeal Boundaries and Spatial Intersections

New York, NY

This project focuses on the mechanisms through which the movements of an actual body are transferred to an avatar in the virtual world. Starting with Motion Capture the project’s series of drawings are meant to explore the connections and transformations between the two bodies in their respective sides contexts, the actual and the digital. The drawings are also an interpretative probing of the relationships between a “real body” captured with no context and a “virtual body” in a given context. This concept is used in the final drawing which as a criticism toward the phenomenon of surveillance in which numerous socially differentiated bodies are considered as and merged into one collective body, so as to generate one standardized module for enforcement with political purposes.

09

After ‘‘Once Upon the Time’’

Renaissance of Nanjichang Commensal Community

Fifty years ago, the Nanjichang apartment was the most modern residence in Taipei City. The progressive community that everyone praised is now a gathering place for disadvantaged groups in Taipei. Faced with the issue of urban renewal, I propose alternative hypothetical solutions. This involves refurbishing existing buildings and giving them new functions while retaining their unique architectural features. For instance, adding accessible facilities to this aging community, maintaining a human scale for residents, and only altering the public experience, enhancing facilities to serve the communal culture among elderly people. By combining the old and the new, the historical context can be preserved and gradually updated, allowing future generations to experience the memories of its past.

Chui Hao-Hsiu Thesis Project Nanjichang apartment, Taipei

Special thanks to Professor Fang Chun-Kai, Liu Yi-Chang, Lin Je-Chuan, Huang Yu-Han, Zheng Hao-Fang, Lin Chia-Yu and Chiu Yi-Jing

1264 Units

Over half of the residents are the underprivileged.

Underprivileged > 50%

-Average Elderly Poplulation in Nanjichang ( > 65 years old )

-Insufficiency of Accessible Environment

-Urban Renewal Erased Original Context

Elderly 21.5%

Solitary 40.5%

Solitary Elderly 2.19%

Single-parent 5%

Immigrant 5.7% Move in/out 25%

With such a high proportion of elder residents, the accessible environment of old typologies in the Nangichang Apartment seemed to be insufficient.

A B C

0 - 5 Years/ Type C/Removing squatter

5 - 10 Years/

Type C/Constructing a new structure system/ (Temporary housing : vacant houses in type A and type B temporarily)

Type B/Removing squatter/

10 - 15 Years/ Type C/Building new units above the new structure/

Type C/Demolishing part of the buildings/

(Temporary housing : vacant houses in type A and type B, or to the new units above )

Night market/Moving to original place temporarily /

F Terraces on the overpass provide space for gathering and resting

E Accessibility overpass connects facilities in this community

A By removing parts of the housing, release a public space on ground floor

C Add an elevator for elderly people

D Create more space for neighbors to gather

15 - 30 Years/ Building main facilities to serve commensal system/

Type B/Building new units above the new structure/

Type A/Constructing a new structure system/

30 Years-/ Temporarily arranged residents moveing back/

Forming mutiple activities plane/ New residents moving in/

B Constructing new structure system to support both the new housing units on top and the old structure system

New/old Context

-Create a new dimension

-Insert new sturcture pass through old buildings

ROOF FLOOR PLAN

Insert new constructure

-Support new unit above

-Reinforce the old volume

-Bridges connect between building and building

Reduction

-Reduce self weight

-Open the public square for the MRT station Rewind

-Rotate the path next to the circulation

-Break the original pattern

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Commensal Net

-Enlarge the original community commensal system

-Include night market, elementary schools, and other groups into the system

-Make an aisle that runs through public facilities in the community, connecting residents'activities

Ama de Casa House of Section 10

2015 The Far Eastern Architectural Young Talent Award

A housewife is a person who is the most familiar with the house. With this in mind, I decided to focus on the life of a stay-at-home mom as my starting point and challenge the traditional idea that "the dad is the head of the household".

My goal is to design a home that caters to the stay-athome mom's needs, making her feel comfortable in a female-focused environment. I imagine a home where she can kick back with a cup of tea, soak up some sunshine while reading, and feel just as bright, capable, independent, and self-sufficient as anyone else. I want to ensure that the home supports her, not takes away from who she is, which is at the heart of my design.

CONCEPT

At first, I pile up boxes in different sizes together , and define a border to cut out the external section, creating deep or shallow spcace on it's surface. Then I dig out an new box inside to create an internal section.

By the adjoining and connection inside, we can deduce the relationships in life and the action of linking.

External Section

Using a concept of section to express the elevation, invert inside and ouside. We can read the inside track of lives by the volumes differ in sizes from the outside.

Internal Section

The internal section brings the interaction, volumes next to each other start to connect when we cut some part f the walls out.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

The incorporation of two courtyards expands and optimizes the internal spatial qualities, which facilitate visual connectivity and continuity among the various public spaces within the house. By carefully situating the functional areas around the central courtyard, which functions as the nucleus of the house, an optimal distribution of natural light is achieved, thereby creating a harmonious interplay between illumination and the core living space.

Entrance Kitchen

Bathroom

Dining Room

Courtyard

Living Room

Engawa

Tea Room

Edible Landscaping Storage

Balcony Main Bedroom Study Room(Kids) Study Room(Mother)

Reading Corner Meditation Yard Kids' Bedroom

Kids' playing area Housework area

Reading Terrace Playoom Adventure Tunnel Role sections

Privacy

The internal section

The best position to observe the whole house

Vertical Section Detail Section

11

Street House Renovation

Unveil The Patio

Third Year / 2016 Feb-Mar

Chiu Hao-Hsiu

LU-SHUI Field Survey Studio Reconstruction

Nine-Turns Lane, Lukang Villa, Changhua

Street houses often lack natural light and ventilation due to their narrow and elongated shape. To address this, patios were introduced as a way to bring in fresh air and sunlight. However, many patios have since been covered to create indoor space. This detracts from the multifunctional experience that patios can offer.

This project is designed to inspire people to value patios and consider the impact of the built environment on their lives. It aims to have a positive impact on the community and bring back the culture of "back-alley as a communal living room".

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

Habitation of Wind

Awl-shaped Void be Surrounded by Spiral Generatrix

In this practice, we operated some shapes to study different spaces, and then we put the function into the space to see how it transform. Having the opportunity to study the pure shape of spaces is a precious experience. It is quite different from other projects we have practiced before, so I included this project in my portfolio.

Volume

Using materials to emphasize the intermediary space.

Structuring the truncated cone. I discovered its nature of screwing up, and I use paper tape to show the film-liked tubal.

Structuring the space inside.

Divide into three parts

Resize (Requirement)

Arrange the angle (Azimuth of Sun)

Generatrix form

Life Drawing

Architectural Sketches

Technology Exploration 14

Exhibition/Shop Tech/Competition

Tallinn Architecture Biennale: Edible;

Or, The Architecture of Metabolism

"Everything’s on the Table’s 12-foot-long butcher block table installation aims to disrupt that system of waste by reimagining the table itself as a space for harvesting. It features physical culinary prototypes, developed by Cooper architecture students expanding on the seminar’s themes around nutrient recovery, farming, and cooking rituals on the table."

Detachable Table: Portable CNC Furniture

Solar Decathlon: Freedom Village | Team Cooper Union

The table's components are designed to be easily detached and reassembled by a single individual, providing versatility as both a standalone table and an extension table. This screw-free design represents an exploration of more sustainable practices in table manufacturing, utilizing a 4ftx4ft wooden board in a recyclable manner. The size of the table is 4'(L)x1'(W)x2.5'(H).

Redesign for climate performance and breaking the perception of affordable housing project so victims of domestic violence with disabilities can rebuild their lives .

Prof. Hayley Eber and Prof. Mae-ling Lokko Exhibition/ Clay+Medal Teapot

Prof. Austin Smith Wade Furniture/ CNC+Shop Tech

Chilian Private Housing I & II 15

CONTRIBUTION

CD Sets Examples

2019

Kuo Ying-Chao, BAF Pauian

3 People

Housing/ New Construction (CD-CA)

Taipei, Taiwan

I: A 4,042 SF, B2F-11F/II: A 1,995 SF, B1F-7F

Produced construction drawings in AutoCAD

Collaborated with consultants

Organized governmental documentation

Contribution Section Dimension

Room/Window/Ceiling/Floor Tag

Beam Position

Finished Line

Floor Level

Hatch

Key Plan

Contribution

Hatch & Elevation

Material Tag

Dimension

Key PlanKey Plan

Site Information

Contribution

Section

Finished Line

Dimension

Material Tag

Floor Level

Beam Position

Hatch

Contribution

Stair Plan/Section/Information

Column & Beam Position

Door/Window/Material Tag

Dimension

Contribution

Stair Detail

Railing Detail

Dimension

Material Tag