junping zhou portfolio: selected works from 2019-2023

Escape from Isolation Portofolio of Junping. Zhou Application for Assistant Architect selected works from 2018-2023

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P3-P6 Regenerative Relic ---An urban farm in a gasholder ruin P7-P10 Bathing in the Woods ---A retro bathing facility for the community P11-P14 Rest above the Horizon ---A retirement home for the community P15-P18 The library for reading ---A library to intrigue reading among children P19-P21 Music for the Community ---A music school as a Plaza P22-P24 Chengdu Long Quan Mountain TOD ---A pleasure to transfer P25-P28 Overall Planning and Architectural Sscheme Design of Guanyinshan Area ---Resort based on local cultural historic relic P29 The Exploration and Evaluation of the Appropriate Types of Blinds for Student Apartments in Sheffield, UK through Parametric Simulation ---Postgraduate Thesis Project

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01 Regenerative Relic An urban farm in a gasholder ruin duo project |2023.2-2023.5

Gasholders were common infrastructures until being replaced in the late 20th century. However, some of them left the structure still remain partially as memory for the nearby community.

The community are left in different fates with some needed a renaissance. This project is dedicated to have a community hub combined with urban farm build upon a gasholder relic. Not only is it intended to raise a possible solution to the vegetable shortage crisis in UK, but also based on the community's memory to avoid "coming out of nowhere".

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Visions of those livedin Brightside &Wincobank, Sheffield Interview with the locals: Who they are and what they want What does the community need?

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▪ Low in-come people with marginalized social status ▪ Short of Living Facilities ▪ Memories of the space (Gas Pipe ruins) ▪ UK’s overdependence on imported vegetables & fruits

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Drive Way Residence Public Facility Industry Afforest Wasteland Parking Brightside &Wincobank District Sheffield 014A

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Water Remnant in Gasholder Dent

Phase Design Strategy Stage 2: Increase in scale, attract outsiders, generate income Two circles of high-rise structures fall to t he ground, r estoring the effect of the Gas Holder on the city skyline. Visually guide outsiders to participate.

With the participation of outsiders, the commercial content of the kiosk becomes richer and the scale of vegetable planting increases, which not only meets the needs of residents, but also sells fresh vegetables and lower than market prices to outsiders, creating additional income and attracting outsiders to participate in the Gas Holder.

Stage 1: Improve the environment Address the needs of residents With a small amount of financial support from the government, the site was initially cleaned, and the soil quality of the site was improved by planting green plants and the water quality of the pool was purified.

First of all, two circles are opened to put in place the foundation of the construction facilities and kiosks that provide the hydroponic vegetable frame of the pool. Provide low rent kiosks and vegetable growing Spaces for residents. Addressing residents' needs for food and vegetables and gathering activities, and transforming Gas holders into green Spaces open to residents.

Stage 3: Business transformation, create jobs After the Gas Holder has improved the environment, realized the initial phase of urban farm, and gained the attention of outsiders, further investment will be made to renovate and open the Gas Pipes garden.

Stage 4: Consumption upgrading, better community facilities, gasholder as a sceond city node At the same time, a green park to purify the environment of the GasHolder and a museum to retain some of the legacy facilities of the Gas Holder will attract the consumption of the Gas Holder and leave a deep impression on the outsiders. It also enables local residents to engage in social and collective activities to address their vegetable needs and create jobs and revenue, making the Gas Holder a symbol of community identity.

At the same time, the kiosk area can be organized by local Theater Performance Union to carry out drama performances during nonsales periods. Gas Ppies garden visits and cultural performances are provided to residents and visitors. At the same time, Gas Pipes garden and performance management will provide management

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Details: Structure, Material and Consistency Exploded Axonometric Diagram of the floating planter

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The main structural unit of the sun room is a frame composed of steel columns and wooden boards. The screw structure is used to fix and combine the beams and columns. The vertical columns are fixed to each other by mortise and tenon.

Each node of the column is fitted with a node-ring, and the facades are connected by crossed steel cables to provide tension support for the facades. The railings are made of simple steel in custom sizes. To achieve cost savings, lightweight design for easy assembly and disassembly.

The incubator is the carrier between the pro - horizontal platform and vegetable planting. In the material selection of polypropylene composite lightweight material, to provide stable structural support, while providing buoyancy on the water surface. Through the appropriate density of the mesh frame, to provide a surface cultivation infrastructure for vegetables.

At the same time, in order to adapt to the water demand of different kinds of vegetables and roots, through the bottom support, different height of the cultivation rack is set for different kinds of vegetables cultivation environment.

For different height of the incubator, from the water level of the incubator, to different height of the species. By setting the platform with different height difference, the proper operation mode of human body can be achieved. Conducive to vegetable planting daily operation and harvest.

1. Lighting: As a closed sunlight room, we selected Polyethylene (PE) plastic films for the exterior facade. It is used for photosynthesis of hydroponic crops in the sun room. Meanwhile, the multi-layer structure provides space structure for people to block sunlight.

2. Ventilation: the pool of the sun room is lower than the ground. Since the heat absorption efficiency of the water environment is higher than that of the external environment, the air flows from the outside of the first floor into the interior. At the same time, because of the transpiration of the plants, the air pressure in the upper space of the sunroom is higher than the outside environment, and the air flows from the inside out. Realize the air circulation of the lower inflow and the upper outflow.

3. Water saving: In the outer ring structure of the sun room, we use the column as a hollow water collection device. The external rain water is drained through the support of the ceiling, and the water is collected and reused through the column water collection device. At the same time, the water vapor produced by internal transpiration will condense in the inner ceiling, collecting water in the same way.�

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Incubator Section: Floating planter box held by timber column stick into the soil

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Planterbox: Polyfoam wrapped in fabric textile, held by external structure.

02 Bathing in the Woods

Bootle Reformation Pt1: A retro bathing facility for the community individual project |2020.9-2021.1

T he b uild ing co ns i s ts o f two flo o rs : Gro und flo o r s e rv e as l o b b y, m e c h a n i c s i n s o m e p a r t s a n d o p e n a r e a / p l a -z a f o r t h e c o m m u n i t y. S e c o n d f l o o r i s t h e m a i n b a t h i n g a r e a .

While bathing on the first floor, because the pool which has glass has no close-up surrounding buildings, there are no privacy concerns and the bathing people can look down the people in the plaza while they won’t be spied from the ground.

The pool is a mixture of cold (outside) and hot (inside). The plaza serve multiple functions for the community.

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Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside Shire Current Situation

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Bathing: What it means, what can it do and what can it be Bathing in the nature Implementing the traditional UK

The structure connecting the different part of the bathing facility, the circulation.

Users walk through the first floor as if in the tree crown while the sunshine penetrates through the glass roof and floor towards the ground where the community is.

Sunshine Penetrates thourgh the tree crown, creating a smoothy environment underneath.

Sun Light penetrating the Dense Tree Shades

Alexandra Stock-Dock workers in Bootle Beams and Columns act like Trees Bootle New Strand-Train Station#2

Bootle Oriel-Train Station#1

Light Industry Factory Workers in Bootle Traditional British Countryside Residence

Construction Workers in Bootle

The need of bathing: labour works Apart from individual commercials, most of the occupation in Bootle are related to light or even heavy industry. Manual labour works need relaxation and bathing might be a decent solution.

The meaning of Bathing The process of bathing is the moment one’s body closest to nature as probably the only time being fully naked. In this way bathing is actually a moment to flee from mundane business and indulge in nature.

When it comes to nature, a tree is one of the most creature symbolize the nature. It is eternal, quiet but vigours.

Bathing in a tree might be the idea.

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Pin Joint acts as the structure between beams and columns

Rigid Joint connecting timber slabs and glass.

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03 Rest Above the Horizons B o o t l e Re f o r m a t i o n P t 2 : A retirement home for the community individual project |2021.2-2021.6

This is a community based retirement home. Initially led by the university and local non-profit organization SAFE in Bootle. It is aimed to revive the community after COVID. The retirement home consists of two sets of flats with a terrace in the middle.

A park build on the ruins of St. Mary church on the west and an exhibition center set behind the local pub. A sky bridge connects the three part together.

To have three parts is to have three types of spaces from private to public. This retirement home is not just a place for the elders to spend their time but to be their new home. Therefore, making public and semi-public space is one method to avoid them feeling isolated. Functions are also set to meet their preferable needs.

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Bootle: What makes the Retirement Home Different 1. The elders need a peaceful life while not being completly separated.

2. The elders should always keep connected to the society mentally and physically. Their residence should be easily visited and friendly to guests for staying, whether indoor or outdoor.

3. The elders need to keep their daily lives interesting and not aparted from the society.

They need places for them to spend their day.

Bootle New Strand Station

The Site: Sitting around local non-profit organization SAFE's hub and surrounded by dense residentials. Close to public transports.

• A garden/park for the elders to do gardening.

Gardening is by statistics one of the most popular activities among British old people. It will be nice to have a large area for open gardening which is good for physical health and killing time.

It can also be served partially as a playground for young people and children, adding more elements towards the local community.

SAFE Regeneration Charity

Lock & Quay Pub (Belong to SAFE)

Bootle Orien Road Station

Railway Residence Afforest Supermarket

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04 The Library for Reading A library to intrigue reading among children individual project |2019.2-2019.6

The library is for reading initially as the name suggest-ed.

However, not many children today still have the interest to go to the library with the growing populari-zation of smart phones. Those who still insist the habit largely using it solely for a public study room. Reading unquestionably is vital to people especially children. It is therefore a necessity to cultivate the habit of reading among children. This project is aimed at designing a library mostly for children and partially for the public as well. The purpose is to intrigue children’s spontaneous interest on reading.

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Dushu Lake Higher Education District, Suzhou, China Location Accessibility

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2. Quite common to spend weekends on tutorials.

3. Not rare to stay up late, a serious trama to interests in study.

4. Leisure time dominated by electronic devices, especially smart phones. �. �ar from the wilds.�

1. A library not only to compensate study, but just to intrigue reading in order to cultivate the habit of reading.

2. Away from electronic interference especially smart phones. �. Have a site for sporting.�

Initial Spaces: Lobby, Exhibition, Office, Logistics The space reserved for exhibition and potential promotion. The reception function of the space corresponds the first part of Pinocchio’s story.

Newborn Life Hope Full Completion Deviate, Deceit ObstaLaziness Lost Awaken Dedication ------A shape of explodIt is now a complete cle Deformed Intelligence ing, radiating, a circle ------The growth of the ------The circle formed circle, a real boy.� The circle begin to begin to form� circle deviated, there to an extent but is grow normally, gainare shapes with angles incomplete and with ning its lost parts� corrupting the new disharmonious shapes� born.� The story of Pinocchio is about a puppet after given life by a fairy. Beginning as a childish, reckless immature boy, he went through a series of adventures and finnaly grow into a kind and smart boy. He went from imperfect but warm-hearted to mature, after a step-by-step growth, went from ignorance to careeful.�

Developed Spaces: Media Center To trigger reading, television and movie may be helpful. First to arouse the interest of children to the speci ic story and introduce the rest of the story to them from reading. This space is served as the media center where children begin to learn the world but through a conventionally “bad” way. This corresponds to the second and third part is the main body of the story, where Pinocchio experience setbacks while learning the world and humanity.

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Final Spaces: Main Library, Gym The final part of the architecture is served as the main library, where the readers find their book after they took interest in the stories. This corresponds to the last two parts of the story is where Pinocchio finds his redemption and becomes human. This is where the teenagers and children learn. It also comes with an in-door gym for teenagers to relax after reading.

Reading through the Story The story of Pinocchio is about a puppet after given life by a fairy. Beginning as a childish, reckless immature boy, he went through a series of adventures and finnaly grow into a kind and smart boy. He went from imperfect but warm-hearted to mature, after a step-by-step growth, went from ignorance to careeful.

To intrigue reading, television and movie can be helpful. First to arouse the interest of children to the specific story and introduce the rest of the story to them from reading.

The architecture has three parts: The lobby, the media center-For film watching and the library. A 3 stage to introduce children to reading. »Media Center 3F Mini Theater 3F Media Center

»Gymnasium Balcony

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Gymnasium 2F Office Public Library Lobby 2F Exhibition

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05 Music for the Community A Music School as a Plaza individual project |2020.2-2020.6

This is a music school built in Rope Walks, Liverpool.

This is a music school built in Rope Walks, Liverpool, a historic district where you will found most of the arts and music shops. Alongside the site are residential buildings and small offices mixed with commercials.

Plazas, especially in Italy, means just more than a square space, but a place to rest, to gather, to inspire and to regenerate. Tremendous activities can take place in a plaza without requiring any settled spaces or rules.

All activities can take place naturally.

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Why a Music School

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The music school mainly compose of a lobby& plaza combination and an auditorium, apart from the classroom.

The plaza and the lobby are for the nearby public to rest and perform, especially for workers during their noon break.

The auditorium is just located one floor underground with direct access from the classrooms on upper floors.

The space combo is a public-semi public-private design.

06 Chengdu Long Quan TOD Design A Pleasure to Transfer professional competition team project |2022.3

A TOD project for Long Quan Mountain Station in Chengdu, China.

The special of this design is the transfer tunnels between two stations. Normally they are dull designs with unpleasant ventilation and no view at all. This project tried to combine it with the commercial center together, making a desirable walk experience under the completion of base requirement of the client.

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A Better Transfer Experience Open corridor for transfer Traditionally, if two tube stations are separated from each other but require transfer, a long corridor will be constructed to connect the two (normally underground). These corridors can reach up to 500 meters with no exterior view and totally rely on mechanical ventilation. Experiences can be unpleasant especially during rush hours.

This is based on the transfer corridor located right next to the main shopping mall. It is to breakthourgh

Normal Transition Tunnel: Completly rely on mechanic ventilation, no natural lighting

Proposed Transition Tunnel: Semi Open to recieve natural lighting and ventilation, less reliability on mechanics

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Transition Experience

Semi-Open Transition Corridor: Natural Ventilation and Lighting, Green and Energy-Saving

A View of the Step Garden While Transitioning

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07 Overall Planning and Architectural Sscheme Design of Guanyinshan Area Stone Villa but refurbished

professional competition team project |2022.3-4

Villa Scattered among the Swallow.

The resort took place in Shishi City, Fujian Province, which was once part of the silk roads.

Fujian Province also has a significant number of returned overseas Chinese and overseas due to its early involvement in international student exchange programs.

The small villas scattered within the hotel draw inspiration from the traditional local architecture of Shishi City, known as " 石厝 "

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Site Analysis and Conservation Strategy Strategy 01 The site is located on the beach opposite Redtaiwan Road in the southeast of Sandi Village, Yongning Town. To the north, there is the Redtaiwan Park, to the west, the Coastal Expressway, to the south, the Golden Coast Project, and to the east, the Taiwan Strait. Sandi Village is a traditional residential village with most houses being traditional stone houses, locally known as "Dongcuo."

Preserving the original features and elements of the the stone villas ( 石厝）

Stone villa, or " 石 厝 " (Shicuo) in Chinese, are traditional residences in the coastal regions of Fujian. They were adapted to suit the unique coastal environment. Since the Fujian coast is prone to typhoons, these houses were typically constructed using stone rather than wood. In terms of design, the streamlined swallowtail roof of these buildings provides excellent lightning protection. The added weight of the roof enhances its stability in strong winds. The roof design often incorporates perforated tiles, serving both decorative and functional purposes. The openings allow wind to pass through, reducing damage and erosion to the roof. In some cases, stone blocks are placed on the roof tiles to prevent them from being blown away by strong winds.

Stone houses have been a distinctive feature of coastal Fujian for centuries, and their design features for wind resistance are of great value and significance, particularly in areas prone to high winds and typhoons.

Strategy 02 Conserving existing site historical relics and site signatures.

Strategy 03 Maintain the spatial sense of the original stone villa.

Site Boundary Preserved Original Stone Villa Rebuild on the Relic

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Stone Villa Current Status

Stone Villa Refurbishment - Principle 1. Preserve the essence of history Preserve value, optimize and upgrade building materials; display in their original form to the public as much as possible.

2. Recall the atmosphere of the village Utilize the original layout while optimizing the flow of entry and exit, preserving the village atmosphere.

"Changing with the times."

3. Inserting new vitality functions.

The focus is on attracting the younger generation with a variety of activities, such as museums, cultural creativity, and the combination of diverse cultures and spaces, to add new vitality to Stone Villa.

4. Creating a humane place Preserving the original scale of Stone Villa, harmonizing spaces, and combining it with a new integrated complex to create an empowered commercial space.

Stone House Refurbishment - Strategy

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Stone House Refurbishment - Strategy 1. Adhering to the spatial concept of Shicuo, incorporating courtyard greenery and semi-open spaces.

Many Stone Villa structures often expose columns, forming semi-open outdoor spaces, providing convenient areas for fishing and agricultural activities. Inside the building, creating courtyards with greenery and semi-open spaces (enclosed by stone columns) to enrich the spatial experience."

2. Utilizing the distinctive windproof window openings of Shicuo, increasing facade diversity.

Stone Villa features a design with various random small window openings to allow strong winds to pass through, preventing damage to walls and roofs while also harnessing wind energy resources to mitigate the heat. Continuing with square window designs to enhance the facade diversity.

3. Preserving the stone-based beam and column structure and layout, achieving a combination of aesthetics and stability.

Stone Villa predominantly utilizes a beam and column structure, characterized by the placement of columns embedded within walls and partially exposed. Using a modern design language and optimizing material selection with a focus on stone, allowing the columns to be both load-bearing and aesthetically pleasing.

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Stone-Brick Texture Facade Texture Division

07 The Exploration and Evaluation of the Appropriate Types of Blinds for Student Apartments in Sheffield, UK through Parametric Simulation Postgraduate Thesis Project individual project |2023.4-2023.8

This study aims to leverage 3D parametric modelling software to①simulate glare conditions within selected rooms and evaluate the potential glare mitigation performance of various applicable curtain types.

This stage is to simulate the glare situation in 18 rooms scattered around Sheffield with different parameters of w-w ratio, orientation and external context. Time span is the 15th of March to September from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m. hourly. After the original data, 5 different kinds of fabric blinds and louvers are applied to simulate again to see the results.

• Using Ladybug Tools Honeybee w Radiance as simulation tools • Simulate the Glare Situation in Selected Accommodation Rooms in Sheffield • Simulate the Glare Situation after Applying Selected Strategies • Compare and Contrast�

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Fiber curtain A has a transmittance of 0.1 and an openness factor of 0.01 .

Fiber curtain B has a transmittance of 0.04 and an openness factor of 0.03.

Fiber curtain C has a transmittance of 0.18 and an openness factor of 0.1.

Louver A has a depth of 0.1 meters and a quantity of 16.

Louver B has a depth of 0.035 meters and a quantity of 50, both with an angle of 20°.

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