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wangqizhen0310@163.com

Qizhen Wang

Mobile: 86-18137916626

Email: wangqizhen0310@163.com

City of residence:Luoyang, China

Education Experience

-Shenyang Jianzhu University

09/2020—07/2025

Bachelor of Architecture Shenyang , China

GPA: 87.5/100 RANK:9/104

Major courses : History of foreign modern architecture(93%) ,History of modern architecture in foreign countries(92%) ,Architectural Design(92%),Building Physics 3 (95%) , etc

-English proficiency:IELTS: 7.0 Listening: 6.5 Reading: 8.5 Writing: 6.0 Speaking: 7.0

Internship Experience

-Tsinghua University Architectural Design & Research Institute

07/2024—08/2024

Intern Assistant Beijing, China

• Project Support and Document Management:Collect and organize various project-related materials, and assist the project team with document archiving and retrieval.

• Design Assistance and Drawing Creation:Assist designers in drawing creation and modification, and participate in the discussion and optimization process of design schemes.

-Luoyang Planning, Architecture and Design Institute Co., Ltd.

07/2022—08/2022

Assistant Designer Luoyang, China

• Urban Fitness Center Design: Participate in the functional planning of the fitness center, assist with spatial layout design, and be involved in material selection and cost budgeting.

• Participate in internal training: Participate in internal training and seminars within the design team to enhance your design skills and professional knowledge.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

-2024 Liaoning Province "Vitality City" Renewal Design

02/2024—04/2024

· Project leader; Project report and Analysis chart drawing. Shenyang, China

-2022 ZOO Designer International Winter Camp Group Project

12/2021—02/2022

· Conception of the plan, Collection and Analysis of preliminary content. Tianjin, China

-2021 International Construction Festival Workshop

05/2021—06/2021

· Project leader, conception and construction. Shenyang, China

AWARDS

-Third-prize in 2023 Liaoning Province"Vitality City" Renewal Design Innovation Competition 06/2024

"Escape of Contradiction"

Heritage and Inheritance

· Focus on the protection of ancient buildings at stake

08/2023-10/2023

Old Community and New Life

04/2024-06/2024

· Focus on the context of historical architecture in the contemporary context

Construction and Nature

10/2022-12/2022

· Focus on rural economic development and natural restoration

Residence and Machine

10/2023-12/2023

· Focusing on the development of high-density urban residential areas under the background of artificial intelligence

Intimacy and Distance

04/2021-06/2021

· Focus on the desire for intimacy in the context of the pandemic.

-Academic Excellence Scholarship Of Shenyang Jianzhu University 05/2024

-Excellence-award in 2023 Exhibition of Architectural Design in Developing Countries 05/2024

-Second-prize in 2021 Tongji University International Construction Festival 06/2021 10/2023

-First-class Liao Jianyou Freshman Entrance Scholarship Of Shenyang Jianzhu University

-Scholarship for Outstanding Students Of Shenyang Jianzhu University(2023&2022&2021) 10/2020

SKILLS

2D Graphic Software

3D Graphic Software

Other Works

10/2020-10/2024

Others Photoshop,InDesign,llustrator,Auto-CAD

SketchUp, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper for Rhino, D5,Enscape,Lumion

Photography , Mid journey, SPSS, Sketch

Heritage and Inheritance

Academic/Individual

08/2023-10/2023 4th Year

Supervisor: Yang Zhen

Emall Adress:1187356775@qq.com

Yingxian,Shanxi

In China's North China Plain, there are many ancient buildings, most of which are more than 500 years old. The earliest Yingxian Wooden Pagoda can be traced back to 1000 years ago, and now the Yingxian Wooden Tower is in disrepair, in order to ensure that the building is within a controllable range and to extend its life as much as possible, the local people restrict people from visiting and climbing the Yingxian Wooden Tower. But for the demise of the Yingxian Wooden Tower, it has already entered the countdown. How we will preserve such ancient buildings and pass on the culture and content contained in them is something that architects are worried about and looking forward to.

For many buildings that cannot be repaired like the wooden pagoda in Ruying County, for them, inheriting their unique culture is a more long-term inheritance method, so through the Yingxian Wooden Tower, I put forward the idea of interpreting the story of the Yingxian Wooden Tower, and become the history that we can remember.

Architecture is a microcosm of culture, but time is the natural enemy of architecture. During my visit to the buildings, I found that many of them had been damaged by time; The core of the building has been forgotten by time. Walking on the road, we must first preserve the culture of architecture, so that we can better understand this land.

The Cultural Connotation of Yingxian Wooden Tower:

Ⅰ. In recent years, many beautiful ancient buildings have been destroyed due to urban development and historical reasons.

Ⅳ. Nowadays,Yingxian wooden tower also has many problems, the tower body is tilted, and the wood is in disrepair, so that visitors cannot contact the inside of the wooden tower.

Ⅴ. There are many ancient buildings that have been rebuilt or renovated in many different forms; But no matter how it is repaired, the spiritual meaning contained in the building will always remain.

Emptiness: Symbolizing emptiness and selflessness, Buddhism believes that everything is impermanent, and emptiness is the essence of the universe,that is, the absence of attachment to all things in the world

Wind: Symbolizes an invisible force that can drive the movement and change of all things. In Buddhist practice, the wind symbolizes the freedom and liberation of the mind, representing the practitioner's gradual entering deeper realization.

Fire: Symbolizing the great fire in Buddhism, fire in Buddhism symbolizes wisdom and light, which can illuminate confused beings, and also has the power to burn troubles and eliminate sinful karma.

Water: Symbolizes purification and inclusion. The nature of water is soft and nourishing, and this layer symbolizes the beginning of the inner purification stage after the practitioner has gone through the basic practice

Ⅵ "I lament the loss of the ancient books that fell to the ground, and how can I tell the story of the words that have been passed down so that no one can explain them."As for the merits and faults of the building itself, or it takes time to judge; But culture cannot lose the possibility of inheritance.

Earth: Symbolizes the foundation of the world and the foundation of faith. The practice begins first from the "earth", rooted in the foundation of reality, just as this solid structure provides support for the entire pagoda.

Ⅱ. I've visited several buildings on site .
Ⅲ. Among them, the wooden tower of Yingxian wooden tower is the most exquisite .

The Main Composition of Yingxian Wooden Tower:

As a representative of Chinese architecture, many of the components of Yingxian wooden tower have farreaching representative significance, and we can better understand the composition of the building through the study of these structural components, and at the same time, we can also understand the representative role of the building in structure, space and meaning.

Thus the core component of the building was extracted, and the understanding of the intention and connotation of the building finally complete the interpretation of the corresponding county wooden pagoda in terms of structure and meaning.

Translation

the connotation of Yingxian Wooden Tower:

Mud wall:

It is used to reinforce the vertical structure, which affects the staggering of light and dark of the building to a certain extent.

Sumeru: Plays a role in the architectural structure and is part of the Buddha statue at the same time.

Timber:

The main plant in the region, and the main material for buildings, used to shape the shape and structure of buildings.

Light and Dark Layers:

Different beam-and-column structures form different degrees of space openness, and the light and dark layers intersect each other to form a space.

Plaque: Made of wood, it expresses the various intentions of the building.

& Retouching

Dougong: It bears the role of overhanging, bearing and pulling knot, and also greatly increases the seismic resistance of the tower body through buffering.

and the

together form a story.

statue:
core intention of the building, through which the educational function of the wooden tower can be conveyed.
Narrow Roads
Centeral

Small Components: Layers Components:

Six new archetypes were extracted from space and meaning as elements that coshaped the Yingxian Wooden Tower

Sumeru Seat

Basic Patterns:

Select representative historical and technological products based on the

respond to the local economy and culture, and generate new resonance

Old Community and New Life

Academic/Group Leader

[conceptual development, design, drawing]

04/2024-06/2024 4th Year

Supervisor: Fu Yao

Emall Adress:fuyao@sjzu.edu.cn

Shenyang, Liaoning

The Workers' Village, also known as Dayuan Village, is a residential complex that emerged alongside the construction of factories in China, symbolizing the social spirit and living model of a particular era. These homes were once the ideal living spaces for the working class, carrying the collective memory of that time. However, with urban development and social change, the Workers' Village has gradually lost its original function and significance, becoming a "scar" in the urbanization process, hindering the city's modernization. As historical heritage preservation gains more attention, the Workers' Village now faces the challenge of transformation. How can we improve infrastructure, enhance living conditions, and introduce new community functions, all while preserving its historical and cultural value? This pressing issue must be addressed.

In this project, through innovative design and adaptive reuse, we aim to revitalize the Workers' Village, improving the quality of life for residents while ensuring the preservation and continuity of its historical heritage. In doing so, the village will not only stand as a testament to history but also become an integral part of modern urban life.

Historical Evolution Of Occupational Groups Spatial And Theoretical Development

I researched the living conditions of the main occupational groups in society in different times and found possible intersections between them, which served as a key to the design of the house.

Through the investigation of the living habits of the surrounding residents, a representative model of community activities was identified.They are: Model airplanes、 Reading、 Stage、Planting、Bathroom、Cat café、 Sports. Over the past few decades, these activities have connected the bits and pieces of Santaizi's life in various dimensions.

Through the definition of space and the investigation and study of existing architectural theories , a practical and effective use of space will be proposed, and the site as a whole will be renovated through the catalyst of point-like elements.

Method And Policy Definition

Combined with the types of negative spaces within the site, coupled with the positive spaces that can activate the site, the development of the site is promoted on many levels, and at the same time, the form is also guaranteed through the basic prototype

The Nature of Circle

Function Typology

PET ROOM

In addition to the area inside the pet room, outdoor spaces are also provided for interaction between humans and animals.

In daily situations, the stage is also a place where people showcase their artistic talents, promoting communication between communities

Master plan

Book House
Dance Stage
DANCE STAGE

By analyzing the active time of the space, it was found that the existing usage time is relatively limited. If other functions are introduced, it can improve time utilization

Space Utilization Analysis

Design Concept

During the analysis of the original architecture of the site, the original vegetable market in the site was very unsatisfactory in terms of the use of space and time.

By using Trummi's theory, the large volume of space is broken up and inserted into the original space together, and the building is improved.

Mult-datum Block

court
First Floor Plan
Basketball hall indoors
Basketball hall indoors
West side of the wet market
Sunken square

1.Indoor Fitness: Mainly for personal training, open 24 hours to meet the sports needs of the community

2.Outdoor Market: for merchants to set up stalls to sell and meet people's daily needs.

Market: long-term sales to meet the continuous shopping needs of the public .

Terrace: Used for community communication and as an outdoor operation of the restaurant,

3.Indoor
4.Outdoor
6.Green
Sports:

Construction and Nature

Academic/Individual

10/2022-12/2022 3rd Year

Supervisor: Gao Fei Emall Adress:fly.gao@126.com

Huangshan, Anhui

As a traditional cultural city in China, Huangshan has long been known for its unique customs and rich natural environment, nurtured by its mountainous and waterside terrain. However, in recent years, with the rapid development of industries such as manufacturing and tourism, the city has inevitably caused damage to the natural environment and ecological balance, becoming a major "scar" in the process of urban development. Similar conflicts between construction and nature are also common in many other regions of China.

Therefore, this project focuses on addressing the disruption of ecological balance and the rapid growth of the hotel and homestay industry. The design aims to integrate nature conservation into the planning and development of the hotel and homestay sector. In doing so, this project offers valuable insights and references for how to develop the economy and restore the ecology within a controllable and sustainable framework.

1. Wooded mountainous area

2. Roads (to the city)

3. Country houses

4. Nearshore wetlands

5. Lake (Qishu Lake)

6. Natural sandy land

7. Island in the middle of the lake

Qishu Lake is located in Huangshan, Anhui Province, the birthplace of traditional Chinese culture - Hui culture. The area is rich in topography with mountains, lakes, wetlands, and much more. The area has a long history and rich natural landscapes, attracting many tourists to come for leisure and entertainment, and as an important part of the Huangshan tourist route.

The site is located near the lake wetland, has abundant flora and fauna, and has a significant impact on the ecological environment , so you can ask visitors to provide a variety of activities.

Question Collage :

In recent years, due to disorderly development, the survival of birds has encountered crises and problems; Mainly manifested in building facades causing light pollution , industrial production disrupting water source health , and limiting lake area through land reclamation.

There are abundant tourism and natural resources near the site selection, which attracts many tourists to come and enjoy, providing a good opportunity for science education.

Scenic spot popularity
Hong Village
Qishu Lake
Pingshan Village
Xidi Village
Rui Village
SITE
Pingfeng Mountain

Analysis of Basic Bird Situation:

Prototype Display

Flight Altitude: High

Flight Altitude: Medium Flight Altitude: Low

The three types of spaces correspond to the relationship between birds and humans at different heights. Subsequently, according to the height difference of the site, the location of the three structures was arranged, and the activity area for different birds was formed, realizing the harmonious coexistence of humans and birds.

Local Architectural Spatial Characteristics:

In the ideal blueprint background, the service industry built on the natural landscape can achieve coexistence in environmental protection and cultural inheritance, and can drive the development of surrounding industries. Taking the hotel where tourists live as an example, through the observation and maintenance of black animal resources, it can re-breed and attract new natural resources, and at the same time improve people's awareness, so that people can have a deeper understanding of the protection of nature, and develop both culture and nature in the overall context.

Ideal blueprint

Handling Of Building Materials

Photo Photo Photo

Bird Activity And Spatial Sensation

Through the design of the building at different elevations, inside and outside the building, the activities and relationships between humans and birds in different situations are provided.

It allows people to learn more about birds in more rich latitudes and interact with birds

Multi-fold Sectional View

SectionB-B'
SectionA-A'
SectionC-C'

Relationship Between Ecological Cycle And Architecture

Through the implantation of mobile phone applications, a variety of tourism activities and nature guides are provided, which can help tourists have a better living experience in the hotel. And during the hotel experience, you can gain an in-depth understanding of the local culture, understand the plight that birds are facing now and the help they need.

Mobile APPs And Hotel Life
Strategy: Plant cultivation
Strategy: Bird Breeding
Strategy: Water Purification

Residence and Machine

Academic/Individual

10/2023-12/2023 4th Year

Supervisor: Lv Lieke Emall Adress:lvlieke@sjzu.edu.cn

Shenzhen,Guangdong

Le Corbusier once proposed that architecture is a "machine for living." As a driving force of China's rapid economic growth, Shenzhen has not only propelled substantial economic development but has also provided profound insights for architectural design. Since 2020, artificial intelligence has emerged as an innovative auxiliary tool in our field of view. In the context of architecture, how can AI assist architects in planning buildings for the future ?

In this design, predictions will be made regarding improvements in Shenzhen’s generalized residential models. With the introduction of AI tools, people can enjoy a more convenient and high-quality living environment. In response to changes in natural climate and economic conditions, architecture can also demonstrate greater flexibility and adaptability. Thus, potential solutions and their applications are proposed, aiming to explore possible directions and developments for future architectural design

Residential Development in Shenzhen

As of January 21, 2024, 1,029 projects have been included in the urban renewal plan, with a total area of 8,735.5 square meters, 699 projects have been approved by the special urban renewal regulations, with a total construction area of 219,331,000 square meters, and the approval rate of planning by quantity is 67.9%, and the approval rate of planning by scale is 63.9%. There are 525 public projects with a total area of 3,415.2 square meters, and the implementation rate is 51% according to the quantity plan and 39.1% according to the scale plan.

Development Of Urban Renewal Residential Areas

Project Location Analysis

Wanxia is the most populous community in Shekou Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, with nearly 20,000 people living on an area of less than 0.35 square kilometers, of which only 512 are registered residents, and the proportion of immigrants is as high as 97%. There is no community in the jurisdiction, and it is divided into Wanxia New Village and Wanxia Old Village according to historical habits, and handshake buildings can be seen everywhere in the village.

Nanshan Park Shopping Malls
Shenzhen Bay Harbour
Shenzhen Bay Sports Center

Types of Urban Renewal Residential Areas

Common Plane of Renewal Resident
Common Surface of Renewal Resident
Common Layout of Renewal Resident
Due to the rapid construction of Shenzhen, the façade of the building has a similar form, and reflects the repetitive single nature characteristics in the performance, while at the same time feeling crowded and cramped in the living experience.
Theoretical Basis

Prompt:

Sections of common high-rise residential buildings iw 0.8, layered structure,Interactive space Layered staggered design,Complex line Input

Artificial Intelligence Updates the Space

Requirements of Wanxia Areas

Note: A change in population is detected ! Apply for an assessment!

An outdoor garden for open planting can provide a function of socializing and cultivating hobbies.

Public planting centers can achieve a certain degree of selfsufficiency within the residential area.

The indoor shared children's activity park can realize the living needs of families without leaving home.

Questionnaire:

What is the next step for improvement ?

The open and shared activity center opens up the ground floor façade and opens up the vitality of the street.

STEP2: Interactive Facade Design

Analysis And Predictions For Introduce Plants

Introduce Plants

Natural planting as a treatment method for the facade first analyzes the principle of plant comfort improvement, then selects natural plants suitable for local growth in Shenzhen for cultivation, and finally analyzes the performance of heat absorption according to the predicted cultivation results, so as to estimate the planting effect

Uncomfortable Time Distribution

By analyzing the common facades, the facade structure of the scene was selected as a sample.

detachable facade module is technically designed to provide shading and ventilation.

The fixed planting grid meets the dependence and energy of plant growth at a technical level.

Samples of Building Facades
Selection Plant Growth Timeline

Analysis And Predictions For Lay out Facade

Lay out Facade

The detachable facade module is mainly realized by 3D printing, which first analyzes the suitable printing material and selects the material according to the different effects of thermal insulation, ventilation and reflection. Next, according to the common façade modules, the possible module styles are predicted, and the effect is finally estimated.

Intimate spaces

Through the transformation of the facade, the comfort of the interior space is improved. Therefore, many activities can be tackled indoors, providing a more pleasant activity

Public spaces

Within the introduced public space, in addition to the plants of the facade, there are also plants that are endowed by the function. The combination of different plants can promote the formation of a microclimate and improve the comfort of living.

Intimacy and Distance

Academic/Group Leader

[conceptual development, design, drawing, build on site]

04/2021-06/2021 1st Year

Supervlsor: Li Danyang Emall Adress:Lee_dy@126.com Shenyang, Liaoning

2nd-prize in 2021 Tongji University International Construction Festival

The design uses the specific social distance (i.e. 1.5m~3m) under the epidemic situation to set the spacing, and sets the area for single activities within a certain distance of the shooting angle, and at the same time adds a top design over the area of single activities, so that users who enter the private space have stronger privacy. At the same time, there is a space for people to chat in the single activity area, and the interior of the single activity area is a public activity space.

Through the continuous interweaving of intimacy and isolation, the spatial feeling is enriched, and the continuous change of color is used to communicate and connect with nature, so that people can get closer to nature during activities , produce better light and shadow effects, and also meet the specific space needs in the epidemic situation.

Origin Of Concept

Material Understanding Upwards

By challenging the limits of materials, materials take on new forms. In the same way, the connotation contained in the material also represents the inner spiritual world needs of people at that time.

Of the most common forms of isolation for humans, walls are the most predominant.

In traditional Chinese culture, weaving can be used to achieve a transparent social scale.

Material Analysis

Material scale

Handling Techniques

One-way ductility and supportiveness Light transmittance

Material composition

Cross weave

This is a type of mesh that uses bamboo pieces of the same width to be vertically staggered to ensure the formation of a dense arrangement.

As far as weaving techniques are concerned, different weaving techniques can achieve different textures.

The result is a shape that fits the design.

Double-knit weave

A weaving technique that uses wide and thin pieces of bamboo, which has good support in a certain direction.

The material is divided vertically along the central column, and the bending degree and support degree of the material are analyzed.

Material characteristics

Hexagonal weave

This is a way of weaving bamboo pieces by rotating this way, and the weaving of this method does not have directionality and has a good use effect.

Interlaced weave

This is a type of precision joining using bamboo pieces of the same width, when the edges are stressed, creating an undulating surface.

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Handmade model
Supervlsor: Lyu Haiping Luoyang, China

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