Evelyn Wai
Design Portfolio
The Last Resort
Regenerative Architecture in the Maldives
By the end of the century, the island nation of Maldives will be completely submerged by the impending deluge caused by global warming, and at no point does the nation’s elevation match the predicted sea level rise of 2 metres. Ironically, survival under such circumstances may lie beneath the very feet of Maldivians. Coral habitats have long been the economic provider and, as discussed in this thesis, could be the one thing that rescues the country from abandonment. The Last Resort is a hypothetical urban design proposal that explores the implications of fusing coral growth studies with steel space frame technology for the purpose of constructing urban replacement communities.
Ball Socket Detail Sketch (right) Visualization of Residential Hub (left)
Day 1
Day 30
Day 180
Day 365
Day 730
Biorock growth on metallic structure
Repurposed Oil Rigs
Repurposed Subway Carts in Florida
Continual exploitation of the planet’s resources will induce mass emigration by 2020 with climate change already putting tremendous strain on resources. The Last Resort adopts principles found in artificial reef systems to develop a system that accompanies coral life.
Stage 1
2 Years
Physical Model Bass Wood | Resin | Plaster
Stage 2
5 Years
An adaptive network of structural steel will gradually extend upwards to maintain dry living spaces for humans, simultaneously creating a sheltered environment below for delicate marine life to flourish. Mineral precipitated through biorock formation coats the structure creating a unique living space for marine species to thrive in. The urban strategy is suggestive of an island community informed through the exploration of disaster mitigation techniques focusing on approaches that address issues of global warming and its implication on the coral reef.
Stage 3
10 Years
Foundation detail of metallic structure
Solar Panel Diagram
Sectional Diagram
Physical Model Bass Wood | Resin | Plaster
Sectional Perspective through Commercial community
Reinventing Christchurch
Recre-urbanation thrives off New Brighton’s past glory to reinstate the eastern suburb of Christchurch as the idyllic athletic hub of the South Island. The scheme establishes connection between the Avon River and the east coast by using built forms to intensify and relax permeability between activity nodes. Urban regeneration will increase diversity. An interactive city will take place; a city influenced by the network of existing activity levels and one that promotes a central spine with intertwining activity trails. Spatial form is generated using the intensity of the nodes to apply correlating tension to bind nodes together.
Urban Re-Planning
The intensity of the nodes generates a central spine by intersecting numerous secondary spines; these are pedestrian thoroughfares that connect inner city residents to their central downtown. Transforming most open spaces into greenscapes lined with athletic trails ensures that city goers are aware that they are never far from the serenity of the east coast beach and inner mountain scape and lakes.
Cross Section through Central Spine of Christchurch Regeneration (above) Visualization of Green Spaces (right)
Visualization of Central Park
Recreation and Green Zones
Cultural and Residential Zones
Commercial and Hospitality Zones
UC Merced Student Living Quarters Canopedia is a residential housing project that is based on the notion of a sweeping canopy that is similar to that of a tree. The residential halls co-exist with their surrounding environment with canopies branching out into mini courtyards which ensures the building doesn’t rely on readily diminishing resources to maintain services.
Typical Floor Plan
Shadow Study 9am
Shadow Study - 3pm
Shadow Study - 6pm
A district plan demonstrates how Canopedia utilizes the existing systems to conserve energy. Shadow and solar systems utilize the potential of passive design strategies. The driving concept behind incorporating sustainable design with architecture is to educate young users about a building’s capabilities by maximizing the level of user flexibility and personal comfort.
Passive Cooling and Ventilation Strategies
Detailed Section through Residential Quarter
Diagram of power generation and the city’s grid
Courtyards shadowed by large canopies and landscaping
Main Sreet Visualization
San Francisco Athletic Center Rhythm through a city is like a pulse. It intensifies and relaxes. This design grounds its concept in the idea that varying layers of rhythm resonate in symmetry. Mission Street Recreational Center layers a plethora of activities that echo throughout the building. The inspiration drawn from the depth of layering is interpreted through the transition through spaces and is further emphasized in the movement of the facade. Faced with the challenge of sustainability, small photovoltaic panels that respond to the wind are suspended on a light cabling system. Hung on square units, these panels move freely in the wind creating a sea of shimmering light that envelopes the building. The glazing is lined with maneuverable openings and is shaded by the pv panels. Axonometric Diagram of the layering effect (left) Cross Section Diagram (right)
Section Perspective
ONGITUDINAL SECTION BB 1:100
Christchurch Urban Complex Intellectual connectivity between heritage and cultural sites is representative of Christchurch’s urban fabric. Diagrams that emerge drive the conceptual visualization for a mixed use development for the newly vacated site post February 2011 earthquake. Considering the essence of Christchurch’s influential places, projecting lines emerge and dictate the movement of the building footprint. The secondary sun-shading system sews together a collection of structures further emphasizing the influence of these line projections. Environmentally sustainable features are intricately applied through the design and are inherent in underlying design decisions. The most prominent is the ability of the secondary shade to shelter large glazed areas during critical sunshine periods yet maintaining a comfortable level of visual connection towards the nearby red zone park.
SHEAR WALL
PORTAL FRAME ALONG AXIS
PORTAL FRAME AGAINST AXIS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION CC 1:100
South Elevation of Christchurch Urban Complex
Detail Section East Wing Residential Home
Commercial Wing Visualization
Masterplan of Lafayette Project
Homes at Deer Hill, Lafayette
Longitudinal Section through Site
The Homes at Deer Hill, Lafayette, CA USA
KTGY Group - Oakland Office - Currently in Design Development Stage
6'-0" x 20'-0"
opt. Hall
Bath 3 Pdr.
Pdr.
Laund. dn
Laund.
fr. drs. at balcony
Tankless W.H.
Garage
opt. sink
sink
dn
w.i.c.
Bath 3
20'-0" x 20'-0"
Courtyard 19'-0" x 19'-10"
Opt. Balcony
Courtyard coats /
19'-0" x 19'-10" storage
up
coats / walk-in storage pantry cubbies Mud Room
up
6'-0" x 20'-0"
W.I.C.
13'-0" l.f.
Master Bath W.I.C. 13'-0" l.f.
Kitchen
W.I.C. 13'-0" l.f.
opt. fr. drs.
high glass
The residential project is largely targetted towards families with animals and couples that are downsizing from very large lifestyle plots in the area. Currently the project has been approved by the City Council of Lafayette and will be further developed for construction. high glass
high glass
Dining Room
high glass
12'-0" x 15'-0"
Master Bedroom
high glass
high glass
17'-6" x 17'-6"
16'-0" x 19'-2"
Porch
Second Floor Second Floor 1,336 s.f.
an layouts Disclaimer: andFloor square plan footage layoutsare and approximate square footage and are subject approximate to change and without subject notice. to change without notice.
Entry Porch
high glass
high glass
high glass
opt. fr. drs.
Living Room
1,336 s.f.
cubbies Mud Room
high glass
12'-0" x 15'-0"
17'-6" x 17'-6"
walk-in pantry
Kitchen
Master Bath
Dining Room
Master Bedroom
high glass
high glass
W.I.C.
13'-0" l.f.
Tankless W.H.
Garage
20'-0" x 20'-0"
Living Room 16'-0" x 19'-2"
media wall /
media wall / opt. fireplace
Entry opt. fireplace high glass
Plan 3 Floor Plan
Involvement: Elevation Designs, Detailing Design, Presentation Graphics, City Planning Presentation CityPlan Council Plan 3Altand Floor Plan 3Alt FloorSubmittal Plan Set
First Floor First Floor
1,778 s.f.
THE HOMES AT DEER HILL | LAFAYETTE, CA | 2013-0920
Opt. Balcony
linen
Hall
11'-4" x 11'-0"
THE HOMES AT DEER HILL | LAFAYETTE, CA | 2013-0920
fr. drs. at balcony
linen
15'-6" x 13'-0"
w.i.c.
73'-0"
12'-8" x 11'-8"
Bedroom 2
This large community project located on the hillside of Lafayette CA including an onsite full soccer field, amphitheatre and 2.5 acre dog park. The Homes at Deer Hill consists of 44 semi custom homes with four varying floor plans and three characteristic styles. Each home has its own access to private open courtyard spaces that connect main living spaces with its sleek, elegant and clean architectural detailing. It will be one of the greenest communities in the area and will be Green Point Rated. 73'-0"
Bedroom 4 Suite
15'-6" x 13'-0"
Bedroom 3 / Opt. Loft Bedroom 2 Bath 12'-8" x 11'-8" 11'-4" x 11'-0" Bath 2 2
gas / elec cabinet
O'BRIEN HOMES
gas / elec cabinet
O'BRIEN HOMES
ac pad
Bedroom 4 Suite
KTGY Group, Inc. Architecture + Planning 510.272.2910 ktgy.com
37'-0"
ac pad
Bedroom 3 / Opt. Loft
KTGY Group, Inc. Architecture + Planning 510.272.2910 ktgy.com
37'-0"
high glass
4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms Opt. Loft Opt. Loft 3.5 Baths 3.5 Baths Approx. 3,116 s.f. Approx. 3,116 s.f.
1,778 s.f.
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Private Courtyard
Neighbouring Plans and their Private Courtyard Spaces
PARK CONCEPT PLAN
plan of Soccer and Amphitheatre HomesDetailed at Deer Hill,FieldLafayette
Section through Eastward Berm - two storey parcel Scale 1’= 20”
3706 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA USA KTGY Group - Oakland Office
The City of Emeryville selected a nonprodit developer, manager and advocate of affordable housing EAHHousing to develop a new mixed use apartment community at the corner of San Pablo Ave and MacArthur Boulevard.
51'-10"
45'-6" 50'-11"
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
11'-0" x 10'-0"
11'-0" x 10'-0"
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
10'-0" x 11'-4"
10'-0" x 11'-4"
10'-6" x 13'-6"
Kitchen
Bedroom 4 10'-7" x 11'-6"
Deck
9'-5" x 5'-0" 47 SF
Living/Dining
Living/Dining
14'-3" x 23'-9"
27'-8" x 17'-1"
M. Bedroom 10'-6" x 13'-0"
W.I.C. W.I.C.
11'-4" x 10'-0" Stor.
M. Bedroom
M. Bath
11'-0" x 12'-7"
Bath 2
Kitchen
W.I.C.
Kitchen
Living
M. Bath
16'-1" x 13'-6"
Plan 3-0
Plan 3-1 Plan 3-2
3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom 1233 GSF
4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom 1524 GSF
37'-2" 119'-11"
37'-2"
Office
154 NSF 10'-1" x 15'-3"
Patio 8'-7" x 5'-11" 51 SF
Clubroom
Reception 0
Living/Dining
UNIT AVENUE PLANS 3706 SAN PABLO
A5.1
25'-10"
Kitchen
Bath 3
KTGY Group, Inc. Architecture+Planning 580 Second St., Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94607 510.272.2910 ktgy.com
UP
Plan 4-2 Level 1
Demonstration Kitchen M. Bedroom 12'-7" x 11'-4"
333 NSF 12'-0" x 29'-0"
Storage
UNIT PLANS KTGY # 2012-0775 01.12.2015
Bath 2
313 NSF 12'-0" x 24'-0"
Resident Passage
101 NSF 9'-7" x 10'-6"
T.
623 NSF 16'-0" x 23'-0"
Level 2
M. Bath
DN
Storage 130 NSF 10'-0" x 13-0"
Lin
Fitness
DN
0
EMERYVILLE, CA Office
UP
819 SF
501 NSF 17'-6" x 28'-6"
Bedroom 2 10'-0" x 11'-4"
12'-3" x 11'-4"
Elevator Lobby
Homework Rm.
1091 NSF 34'-0" x 28'-6"
8
Bedroom 3
13'-2" x 11'-1"
EAH EMERYVILLE, CA 2169 E. Francisco Blvd. Suite B KTGY # 2012-0775 San Rafael,01.12.2015 CA 94901 415.258.1800
Coats
520 NSF 2 4
Bedroom 4
12'-11" x 17'-7"
66'-8"
EAH 2169 E. Francisco Blvd. Suite B San Rafael, CA 94901 415.258.1800
Plan 4-0
3 Bedroom / 2/Bathroom 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1448 GSF 1494 GSF
25'-10"
Gross Site Area: 1.125 Acres Dwelling Units: 87 (Average 1088 sf)
13'-9" x 13'-0"
M. Bath
W.I.C.
3706 SAN PABLO AVENUE
5'-0" x 9'-6" 48 SF
Dining
Kitchen
Coats
Stor.
Bath 2
Deck
Coats
Bath 2 M. Bath
Coats
11'-4" x 10'-0"
11'-10" x 25'-0"
Coats
41'-5"
40'-2"
39'-0"
Bath 2 3 Bedroom Bedroom 2
31'-3"
The family style units will embody both the values of the City and the mission of EAH by melding together quality, affordability, accessibility, commercial and environmental measures. Amenities within the complex will include a playground, garden, rooftop garden and exercise area. The units are also strivin for LEED Silver rating. Constuction is scheduled for spring of 2016 and is currently in design development and structural detailing. Living/Dining
10'-2" x 11'-6"
10'-0" x 11'-6"
11'-11" x 12'-5"
M. Bedroom
44'-0"
Stor.
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
M. Bedroom
UP
Garage KTGY Group, Inc. Access Architecture+Planning 580 Second St., Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94607 510.272.2910 ktgy.com
2
4
8
A5.2
Restroom Restroom
798 SF
4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom 1617 SF
Involvement: Courtyard Design, Presentation Graphics, Material Selection, Planning Commission Submittal Set
Ground Level 5746 GSF
0
EAH 2169 E. Francisco Blvd. Suite B San Rafael, CA 94901 415.258.1800
EMERYVILLE, CA KTGY # 2012-0775 01.12.2015
3706 SAN PABLO AVENUE EAH 2169 E. Francisco Blvd. Suite B San Rafael, CA 94901 415.258.1800
2
4
8
A5.4
UNIT PLANS
3706 SAN PABLO AVENUE
KTGY Group, Inc. Architecture+Planning 580 Second St., Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94607 510.272.2910 ktgy.com
UNIT PLANS EMERYVILLE, CA KTGY # 2012-0775 01.12.2015
T.O.S.
KTGY Group, Inc. Architecture+Planning 580 Second St., Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94607 510.272.2910 ktgy.com
Level 6 - Residential Level 5 - Residential Level 4 - Residential Level 3 - Residential Level 2 - Mixed-Use Ground Level - Mixed-Use
Courtyard North Elevation
UP
Key Map n.t.s.
Site Context
1. Aerial View from Northeast
3706 SAN PABLO AVENUE EAH 2169 E. Francisco Blvd. Suite B San Rafael, CA 94901 415.258.1800
CONCEPTUAL AERIAL PERSPECTIVES EMERYVILLE, CA KTGY # 2012-0775 01.12.2015
KTGY Group, Inc. Architecture+Planning
T.O.S. 580 Second St., Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94607 510.272.2910
Level 6ktgy.com - Residential Level 5 - Residential Level 4 - Residential Level 3 - Residential Level 2 - Mixed-Use Ground Level - Mixed-Use
San Pablo Avenue Elevation
San Pablo Ave Level 1 Floor Plan
UP
Key Map n.t.s.
San Pablo Ave Architectural Visualization
1031 Walnut Avenue, Fremont, CA USA KTGY Group - Oakland Office - Entitlement Stage The project’s architecture concept consists of three related yet distinct architectural languages. Cited on twelve acres of land area, the buildings are organized in a way that differentiates the Project’s massing and individuality while simultaneously providing pedestrian and fire access. The buildings are 5 storeys tall and mark the central axis of the project; contrasting colors and scale mark the second language. The third language within this large projet is the breaking of massing into gardden courts and appropriate neighborhood pieces. Modern and clean architectural elements is intended to compliment the surroundings and appeal to the young entrepreneur of Silicon Valley.
Guardino Drive Entry Visualization
Walnut Avenue - Leasing Office Visualization
Gross Site Area: 13.7 Acres Net Site: 12.6 Acres Total Units: 882 Involvement: Architectural Element Design, Presentation Graphics, Planning Commission Submittal Set 1031 Walnut Avenue Main Entrance Visualization
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B B
A Key Map
A Key Map
C
D
Section A: Walnut Avenue
Section B
Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”
Scale: 1/4”=1
Section A: Walnut Avenue
Section B
Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”
Scale: 1/4”=1
Section C: Litchfield Avenue
Section D
Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”
Scale: 1/4”=
Section C: Litchfield Avenue
Section D
Scale: 1/4”=
Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”
B
A Key Map
Section A: Walnut Avenue Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”
Conceptual Site Plan
Section B: Guardino Drive Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”
Walnut Avenue Sidewalk Sections