- Assistant Architect | PORT 25 Architects (Malaysia), Aug 2021-Aug 2022 involvements: Design, Construction Drawings, 3D Modelling, Rendering, Site Supervising genre: Residential, F&B, Cinema, Warehouse
- Internship | O2 Design Atelier (Malaysia), May-Jun 2021 involvements: Design, Construction Drawings, 3D Modelling, Rendering genre: Residential
Shadow is central to Oriental aesthetics, contrasting sharply with the bright and explicit nature of Western culture. While Western aesthetics often highlight light, clarity, and modernity— sometimes overwhelming—the Orient cherishes the subtle beauty in darkness, intimacy, and nature. As 'In Praise of Shadows' illustrates, the gentle play of shadows in dim light fosters tranquillity and a deep connection to nature. Although often eclipsed by Western glare, shadows are essential to the beauty and depth of Oriental tradition, embodying softness, warmth, and ambiguity that permeate both spaces and daily life.
In growth, experiencing loss is crucial to uncover its significance. Moving away from a familiar neighborhood and cherished memories to a stark new dwelling with bare walls becomes Riley's reality. This journey begins with a typical young girl named Riley, whose internal world houses Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, while her parents reside in the external world. Her childhood was blissful until the family's relocation from Minnesota to San Francisco, leaving behind her happy past. Disaster strikes when Joy and Sadness are inadvertently cast out of headquarters into her memories, leaving Fear, Anger, and Disgust in charge. For Joy, Sadness, and Riley's emotions, navigating this loss becomes a transformative and challenging journey essential for growth. Through this ordeal, Riley comes to appreciate the importance of each emotion. Loss allows for the realization of its previous role, highlighting the significance of once taken-for-granted aspects. In the process of growth, underappreciated elements must be shed for their true importance to shine.
02 设计策略 |Design Strategy
线性路径 Linear Circulation 03 模型 |Maquette
Spatial Poetics | Maqquete
In Praise of Shadows 同心路径 Concentric Circulation
Studio Instructor: Prof. Martijn De Geus, Chen
Archi Building
Building 2050
Li Xiaodong, Ast.Prof.
Chen, George Kunihiro
01 设计概念 Design Concept
设计背景 Design Background
A Space that encourage design through creative experimentations and research to provoke thoughts & conversations 本项目是清华大学建筑学院为期八周的适应性再利用设计工作坊。设计策略强调 保留现有结构框架和核心要素，同时引入针对性的干预措施，如功能重组、交通 流线优化和立面重新设计。项目旨在为建筑学学生营造一个面向未来的学习环 境，特别注重提升跨学科合作与创新空间的品质。
This project is an eight-week studio centered on the adaptive reuse of the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University. The approach emphasizes retaining the existing structural framework and core elements, while introducing targeted interventions such as programmatic reorganization, circulation reconfiguration, and facade redesign. The objective is to cultivate a future-oriented learning environment for architecture students, with a particular focus on enhancing spaces that promote interdisciplinary collaboration
现况 Existing Conditions Linear Block - Conventional
The re-arranged programs were design to form a loop that is inserted into the existing structure.A loop of primary programs that runs through the building giving users a continuity of space.
The images demonstrate how essential spaces, including the exhibition area, studio space, and meeting rooms, are seamlessly interconnected within the programmatic loop, creating a fluid and cohesive spatial experience.
Two layers of facade were designed for this building to withstand Beijing's extreme weather conditions. A mesh layer filters light into the interior, while a Low-E glass window system, which enables cross ventilation when the bottom is open, provides additional thermal regulation.
The platforms are designed to cascade down towards the central space, facilitating improved visual connectivity and interaction between the different floors.
The site is located on the southern edge of Yang Village, facing tea plantations and bordered by the village entrance to the west and the historic Zhang Family Ancestral Hall to the east. Rather than isolating the site, the design aims to create a space that fosters a dialogue between visitors, the ancient village, and the surrounding landscape.
The proposal emphasizes the site's natural features, minimizing architectural impact to enhance continuity with the environment. The visitor center, facing the tea gardens and mountains, uses open, transparent spaces to blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, creating a welcoming public area that connects seamlessly with nature.
The design incorporates local Yang tea culture, with open spaces that showcase tea-related products and enhance visitor engagement. As tea consumption grows, the nearby tea garden offers activities like tea picking, processing, and tasting, further boosting the local tea industry. Songyang Rural Revitilization | Tea Pavilion
总平面图| Site Plan
鸟瞰图| Aerial View 首层平面图|
02 设计策略 |Massing Strategy
01. 场地分区| Spatial Planning
1,000 square meters of built-up area are confined to the east side, with a central visual screen creating a pavilion effect.
02. 连廊链接| Bridging
A bridge was designed to link the pavilion with the main structure, creating a central space.
1. 水院| Water Garden
2. 停车坪| Parking
3. 候车亭| Pick-up
4. 公共厕所| Public Toilet
5. 咨询台| concierge
6. 休息厅| Lounge
7. 农业品购物区| Agriculture Shop
8. 洗手间| Lavatory
9. 四季苑 Seasonal Garden
10. 内院| Inner Courtyard
11. 电梯| Lift
03. 三院三景| Three Garden
Three distinct gardens were designed, extending from the water entrance to the central garden and the inner courtyard.
04. 平面化| Adding Planes
Planes were designed to keep the building lightweight and ensure it harmonizes with the surrounding serenity.
1. 茶吧| Tea Bar
2. 茶坊| Tea Workshop
3. 影音会议厅| Auditorium
4. 休息厅| Lounge
5. 茶室| Tea Room
6. 电梯| Lift
7. 办公室| Office
Parking
水院| Water Garden
停车坪| Parking 公共厕所 Public Toilet
Tea Bar 四季苑 Seasonal Garden
Songyang Rural Revitilization | Tea Pavilion
廊道| Connecting Bridge
连廊 Corridor
连桥 Bridge
景观策略 |Landscape Strategy
四季院| Seasonal Garden
Songyang Rural Revitilization | Tea Pavilion
the Studio Instructor: Light
Prof. Li Xiaodong
Decline of Fireflies Population
Firefly populations are diminishing due to habitat loss, exacerbated by light pollution , pesticides, and climate change, promoting critical conservation endeavors to safeguard their existence and ecosystem.
Impact on Mating
Artificial light inteferes with biolumine-scent signals reduces mating success.
Advancing the fireflies' survival line to create a buffer zone for firefly-human coexistence.
Identifying light leakages caused by man-made struc-tures within the buffer zone.
Glass "Wall" as Filter
The design concept analyzes urban light pollution, identifying spectra detrimental to firefly behavior. Specialized filtered glass is integrated into two walls, shielding fireflies while maintaining visibility.The walls serve as a common ground for fireflies and humans, fostering harmonious coexistence and enabling nature discovery while acting as barriers against light pollution, exemplifying the delicate interplay between nature and human interaction.
Pushed-back of Fireflies Habitat Boundary
03 日照研究 |Daylight Investigation
·visible spectrum
·light simulation
光照模拟 |Light Simulation
模型模拟 |Model Simulation
·shadow-casting simulation
The Spectrum of light mainly seen by the firflies appeares to be more on the green side.
Using normal glass does not help to shade out the space behind it and it is stil visible for fireflies
Specialised fitered glass helps to cast a deep shadow behind it allowing fireflies to behave usual under an ideal environment.
01 Simulation of fireflies' Visible Light
01 Simulation of Humans' Visible Light (on Model)
02 Transparent glass with no shadow
02 Simulation of fireflies' Visible Light (on Model)
03 Filtered Glass with shadow
b. the Hardened-
c. the Tourist Tower ecological damage caused by man-made harden soil adapeted reuse of
a. the Water Pavilion
Resting on the water's surface, it provides shade for water fireflies and and offers humans close water access.
06 设计概念 |Visual Comparison
The right images shows the different visual perceptions of the same scene by humans and fireflies, illustrating full-spectrum brightness and filtered darkness. Human Vision Firefly Vision
b. the Screen
Positioned midway on the hill, it acts as a light filter, seamlessly filling cavities within the forest while providing a tranquil retreat.
c. the Tower
Situated on higher ground, it blends discreetly trees, offering both shade and a panoramic lookout
The study model was created to evaluate the proportions and structural integrity of the design. It allowed us to explore the feasibility of construction and to investigate additional aspects of the design's practicality and implementation.
Practice & Others
Render of Gaoxin Middle Schhool rendered by Author
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(Assitant Architect) PORT 25 Architects
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01 (Internship) reMIX Studio (Sports) Football (Bachelor's) Installations
（主要参与：方案设计；设计深化；后期制作 Contribution: Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction
At the inaugural Taylor's Architecture Festival, aimed at showcasing student work and promoting the School of Architecture, my role was as a core committee member and lead designer for the exhibition installation. The modular fixture was configurable in various arrangements, sequentially showcasing work from undergraduate to graduate students with integrated seating. The entire project, from concept to construction, was executed by the team.
模块化组件通过专门的连接件牢固地固定在一起，确保其能够 抵抗学校风洞产生的风力。
The modular components were securely fastened using specialized connectors, ensuring their stability against the wind forces generated by the school's wind tunnel.
主要参与：方案设计；设计深化；后期制作 Contribution: Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction
The annual competition organized by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) brings together architecture students from across Malaysia. This year, participants were tasked with designing an exhibition installation using only C-channel steel beams and steel roof shingles. The team developed interlocking hexagonal modules to create a self-supporting structure that securely held the exhibition materials. My role was to design the modular components and the overall form of the installation. This innovative design earned the team two awards.
Student's Work with the Installation
Study Models on Installation Awards
Design 01 ( 待定 Unbuilt) 2022
RoRRu Japanese Handroll Bar | EKO Cheras, Malaysia
主要参与：方案设计；设计深化 Contribution: Conceptual Design, Design Development
This project involved designing a Japanese handroll bar in a commercial building in Kuala Lumpur. The concept drew inspiration from Japanese street food culture, with the bar as the central feature, occupying most of the space. Reclaimed louver panels were used to create the exterior, emphasizing sustainability and cultural resonance. My role focused on translating the concept into a cohesive design, integrating reclaimed materials. However, the design was not adopted as the owner preferred a more sci-fi and youthful aesthetic.
Contribution: Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction Drawings, Site Supervision
This was the second proposal for the same brand, and it was successfully realized. The design retained the core concept of a prominent bar seating area as the focal point while introducing additional side seating to meet diverse customer needs. The overall aesthetic adopted a more sci-fi and bar-like atmosphere, aligning closely with the client's vision. I was involved in every stage of the project, from initial design to detailed drawings and construction, ensuring the concept was faithfully executed. Throughout the process, I gained valuable experience in completing a project from concept to realization.
Contribution: Design Development, Construction Drawings
This project involved the design of a high-end branch for GSC Cinema, one of Malaysia's leading cinema chains. Located in TRX, one of the largest malls in Kuala Lumpur, the project demanded significant attention to detail. My contributions spanned several key areas, including the development of construction drawings, technical drawings, detailed design, renderings, and the creation of presentation materials. This project was a major focus during my tenure, requiring substantial time and effort due to the numerous details and alterations that arose throughout the process.
GSC Aurum Cinema |TRX, Malaysia
Entrance & Lobby
Cinema Hall Floor Plan
Cinema Hall Section
Cinema Hall & Private Movie Hall
( 建成 Built ) 2024
彼得潘餐厅扩建 Peter Pan Italian Restaurant Extension | Beijing, China
Contribution: Schematic Design, Design Development, Site Supervision
This project is a Phase II expansion of an existing restaurant. In the preliminary design, I continued the original design language by incorporating a courtyard and introducing handcrafted glass bricks alongside stainless steel elements to infuse new character into the space. Phase II also utilized extensive glazing to soften the interior-exterior interface, integrating the courtyard and surrounding garden into the restaurant. Additionally, as the on-site designer for the project, I was involved in detailed design development and on-site adjustments to ensure a high-quality completion.
主要参与：翻模；后期深化校对 Contribution: 3D Modelling, Identifying Discrepancies
This is a campus design for a university in Shenzhen, utilizing bioclimatic principles to maximize natural resources. The design includes water features for rainwater storage and a loop layout connecting clusters of buildings to optimize circulation. I contributed in the later stages, transforming 2D drawings into 3D models to identify and resolve design discrepancies, aiming to ensure the design's full realization.
主要参与：影片制作；绘图；渲染 Contribution: Walk through Video, Drawings , Rendering
This project is a middle school design competition in Shenzhen, focused on the expansion of Gaoxin Middle School. The concept, "Horizontal Campus in a Vertical Forest," aimed to create a low-carbon school environment. I contributed in the later stages, producing drawings, renderings, Photoshop work, and a walkthrough video to support the design.
During my time at Tsinghua University, I had the privilege of joining the Architecture School's football team. I was fortunate to be part of one of the most accomplished squads in the history of the Tsinghua Architecture School, composed of exceptionally talented players who significantly contributed to our collective success. Together, we won two minor competitions （ （（（（ and achieved the first runner-up position in the prestigious Tsinghua University Ma Cup (（（（（), marking the first time in a decade that our team reached the finals. Being part of this team provided me with invaluable experiences and fostered lasting friendships.
