GUOER TANG
GUOER TANG Mobile: +86-15074649746 Email: 1480875717@qq.com Address: Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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Education Background Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (referred to as “XJTLU”)
Suzhou, China 09/2020-07/2024
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering /Upper Second Class (Honours) Degree (expected July 2024) Program: Joint program between XJTLU with University of Liverpool (UK) Major: Architecture
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Shenzhen Branch, JUND Architects Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, China 06-07/2022 Intern Engaged in bid project drafting and modeling, honing proficiency in software operations such as CAD and SketchUp. Collaborated within a team environment, enhancing effective communication and coordination skills. Gained preliminary insights into the workflow patterns of an architectural design firm. Skills developed: software proficiency (CAD/SU), effective teamwork, work efficiency.
Field Hockey Club, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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Two-sidedness and interpenetration
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Soul station
Suzhou, China 10/2020-10/2021
Vice Leader Played a pivotal role in organizing and overseeing regular club activities. Coordinated member participation, fostering an inclusive environment within the club. Enhanced the club's visibility through the creation of impactful promotional materials such as brochures and videos. Improved software proficiency, particularly in video editing, contributing to the club’s modern and dynamic image. Skills developed: leadership, team collaboration, coordination, and effective communication
Honors
03/2023
Top20, Yearning to Breathe-Architecture Design Competition(international-level), hosted by Archiol Competitions
Skills
A growing paradise of plants Individual，Academic work 2023.7-2023.9
Professional Experiences
Extracurriculum Experiences
Rebirth
Home of sculpture Individual，Academic work 2023.2-2023.6
A place to rest for citywalker Individual，Academic work 2023.9-2023.12
Drawing software: proficient in CAD, Adobe Illustrate, Adobe Photoshop, Modeling software: proficient in Rhino, SketchUp Rendering software: D5, Lumion, V-ray
Motivation “Is architecture an invasion of nature?” this was me murmuring in the sustainable architecture design course. While buildings were initially created to meet human daily needs, with the rapid development of human society, architecture has taken on additional commercial purposes beyond its initial meaning, which has caused severe harm to nature. However, case studies on biophilic design principles for buildings of different climatic regions and scales later helped me understand the relationship and interdependencies between architectural development and local and global environmental resources. Humans are also part of nature. When architecture is skillfully integrated with the environment, the beautiful harmony inspires me to see the dialogue between architecture and nature and to see humanity’s awe and pursuit of aesthetics toward nature. Therefore, I hope to further explore the relationship between architecture and nature during my master’s studies and aim to create harmonious buildings that minimize environmental impact. I want to design more environmentally friendly buildings by using new eco-friendly materials or materials that can be reused after recycling.
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01 Rebirth
A growing paradise of plants Project: Renovation of Beijing coking plant Site: Beijing, China Type: Individual Academic work Date: 2023.7-2023.9 Supervisor: Qian Qiu
The purpose of this project is to rebuild the abandoned coking plant. During my field investigation, I found that plants have replaced the original position of coal, and the vitality of green stubbornly grows from the cracks. The birth and abandonment of Beijing Coking plant are for the sake of environmental protection. Therefore, the concept of this renovation is to create a suitable space for plants to grow, and to bring back the life of this environmentally significant building. This design makes full use of the original structure of the building, combined with the growth characteristics of the plant itself, to obtain a unique internal space. People can walk freely in it without affecting the growth of plants, and feel the charm of the combination of nature and industry in a close distance. At the same time, it can also arouse people's awareness of environmental protection and the reuse of abandoned buildings to a certain extent.
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In 1953, Beijing residents need to burn coal for subsistence.
Reconstruction strategy 1. The structure of the original building is basically intact, so most of the structure is preserved to reduce energy waste.
In 1958, Beijing Coking Plant was established. In 2000, the nuisance caused by pollution was basically solved. Energy renewal
With the change of energy resources, human environmental awareness is enhanced.
History
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2. Remove facades A and B to reveal the internal structure.
Gas piping (metal) Steel beam
3. Make use of the cavity space of the coal burning room and transform it into a space that can be used by plants and humans.
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In 2006, in order to reduce environmental pollution, the coking plant was officially discontinued.
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Now, the coking plant is abandoned and partially covered with plants.
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Exhaust port (metal)
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Plants bring life to abandoned buildings.
The fluctuations in carbon emissions are influenced by energy use.
Site status carbon emission
Background analysis
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Explosion diagram of the original coke oven
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Robinia pseudoacacia
Forsythia suspensa
Bougainvillea
Cupressus sempervirens
Syringa
Hedera helix
Picea
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Plant growth space analysis
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Interior space
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Atrium space
Down
Through the opening of the third floor of the atrium, natural light enters the underground space through the skylight, which can not only ensure the indoor brightness, but also meet the needs of plants for sunlight.
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Irrigation system
Tree support structure
The palnt growth container
Aisle support
The automatic irrigation system is installed inside the top of the cut brick wall, both hidden from view and corresponding to the position of the plants at the bottom.
After the partial removal of the regenerator, the remaining columns and the lower beams support the soil basin.
Each hole has a corresponding size of the plant growth container, the container is made of metal, the top is equipped with a handle, easy to take out and replace, and the bottom is opened with a small hole for root breathing.
The path through which people pass is supported by newly added metal poles, which are inserted into the brick holes, which are stable and hidden.
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Visitors walk through the dense forest with a strong sense of order, and the coking plant quietly appears. The elaborate facade of the building is largely preserved, retaining the original industrial atmosphere. The main entrance goes down to the lower ground floor, then up through the stairs to the main growing floor of plant. Finally, go up to the top floor and feel the harmony between the surrounding plants and the building on the open platform. 08
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02 Two-sidedness and interpenetration Home of sculpture Project: The Museum of Isamu Noguchi Site: NewYork, American Type: Individual Academic work Date: 2023.2-2023.6 Supervisor: Xiangyu Zhang E-mail: stellaxiangyu@outlook.com
It is a museum designed specifically for Isamu Noguchi to showcase and express his unique artistic ideas. Through in-depth research and understanding of Isamu Noguchi's works, I abstracted elements and language related to architecture and applied them to the design of the museum. Among them, I extracted two features of the works, namely "two-sidedness" and "interpenetration". In order to reflect these characteristics, I chose to use a combination of walls to create a unique spatial effect. By studying the position relationship between the exhibits and the walls, I created a rich spatial hierarchy, while also creating different visual and spatial experiences. The window openings and holes on the wall, as well as the staggered layout, allow light to pass through the wall, creating a rich light and shadow effect.
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With the combination of these walls, each sculpture is given a unique display space. The way the walls are arranged echoes the characteristics of the sculpture, creating an interwoven relationship with the sculpture, allowing the visitors to better understand and feel the meaning and ideas behind Noguchi's work. The design of the entire museum aims to present the unique charm of Isamu Noguchi's works through the expression of architectural language, and to provide the visitors with an immersive art experience space.
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From A's point of view
From B's point of view
From A's point of view
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From B's point of view
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The analysis of sculptures
The position relationship between walls and exhibits
I chose a more abstract group of Noguchi's works for analysis. The works in the left column are composed of different pieces in a crisscross manner, so observing the sculptures from different perspectives will give a completely different visual experience. The geometric features of the works in the right column are more obvious, and Noguchi also uses interspersed techniques to put them together.
The wall in the architectural elements has two sides, which is similar to the creation concept of Isamu Noguchi. In order to echo the "interpenetration" and "duality" reflected in Noguchi's works, I focused on analyzing the different interpenetration modes between the walls, and explored the position relationship between the exhibits and the wall, so as to create different spaces. 10
Spatial generation analysis
Museum plan
Through a series of combinations(Steps 1 to 10) based on the insertion of the walls shown in Step 1 , the space shown in Figure 1 is obtained.
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The space shows the different combinations of the walls in the analysis of the location of the exhibits and the walls.
Entry type
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Deformation of wall
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Different incisions
The height of some nonl o a d - b e a r i n g wa l l s i s shortened, so that people can freely pass through different Spaces, feel the exhibits from different angles, and strengthen the cross relationship between walls.
Exhibits and booths Step 7
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Wood
Metal
Paper
One Glass Curtain Wall
Skywindow
Self-luminous
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Whether it needs to be in a separate space?
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Whether it is a large sculpture?
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North Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation
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Feeling
Heavy concrete walls support the weight of the roof; Sunlight enters the interior through the skylight, bringing brightness and warmth to the space, making people feel comfortable and pleasant; The metal sculpture gives off a unique luster under the sunlight.
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03 Soul station A place to rest for citywalker Project: Multi-functional community center Site: Shanghai, China Type: Individual Academic work Date: 2023.9-2023.12 Supervisor: Lei Feng E-mail: Lei.Feng@xjtlu.edu.cn
The Soul Station aims to provide a place for pedestrians to rest during citywalk on Anfu Road, Shanghai. In addition to setting up drinking stations, seats, toilets and other infrastructure for pedestrians to get rid of physical fatigue, these Spaces are mostly open Spaces, so people can share their inner thoughts here, relieve the pressure in their hearts, and realize spiritual rest. The bustling Shanghai has attracted many migrant workers, most of whom are physically and mentally exhausted by the pressure of Shanghai's fast pace. In order to reduce the pressure in their hearts, many young people have started a self-help movement -citywalk. Citywlk allows workers to slow down and feel the beauty of life. Anfu Road, where the site is located, is a historic district full of Shanghai characteristics with a strong commercial atmosphere and a large number of tourists. Although a large number of citywalkers are attracted by its characteristic streets to walk here, there are not enough facilities to meet the needs of such people along the way. If they want to rest during the walk, they have to consume, which is essentially the manipulation of capitalism. Therefore, I don't think this will satisfy citywlker's need for inner relaxation. In order to improve this situation, I started with water, the most needed resource in citywlk, and made use of this element, which is free of impurities, clean and friendly to all, to test out the form of the building, and obtained the final layout according to the original urban texture. To reduce the damage to the original urban texture, I chose the frequent surrounding brick as the main material, and combined the surrounding geometric elements to complete the final design.
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Drink area
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The relationship between water and public space
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Greenary
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Bicycle parking area
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Mill Spa Cloister
Green space
Actual Bins
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Courtyard straight drinking water
Toilet
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Common rest area
Ideal Actual
Commercial area
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Roman baths
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Fountain square
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Roadside drinking water
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Commercial area Cultural area Service area Tourist attractions 6
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Residencial area Green space 5
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Water in the public space is often in the form of direct drinking water, fountains, hot springs, etc. The location of water source is basically located on the axis of the site texture; Water has a certain gathering effect on people in public space.
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Experimental procedure Material
Process evolution
Phenomenon Grid
Basic form of architecture
Foam board, grass powder, water.
The points obtained by the crossing of axes are evenly dispersed.
Step 1
Outline
Sprinkle grass powder on the foam board.
Points are distributed around the drop according to the shape of the water.
Step 2
Size
Gently shake the foam board to make the grass powder even.
The size of the drop affects the spatial form.
Step 3
Blend Through the experiment of water dripping and flowing, the basic form of the building is extracted and translated into the space language, and the space enclosed by the points is the form of the building.
Drop water into the grass powder.
As the droplets move, space is joined together. 16
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The process of plan generation
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According to the original urban texture of the axis network, the axis deformation occurs when it meets the "water drop", and the intersection points of the axis change from scattered distribution to gather around the "water drop", and the space is enclosed.
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1 Lobby 2 Reception 3 Seminar 4 Reading space 5 Coffee area 6 Operation area 7 Corridor 8 Staff office 9 Storage room 10 Toilet 11 Garden 12 Courtyard 13 Resting area 14 Drink station 15 Locker 16 MEP room 17 Nursing room 18 Medical room 19 Multifunctional room 20 Exhibition room 21 Dining area 22 Kitchen 23 Staff room 24 Storage (food) 25 Meditation room 26 Plaza 27 Water pool 28 Parking lot for bikes 17
The curved window
Hot springs in the sun
Large glass Windows not only introduce light, but also let people integrate with nature, experience the beauty of nature, relieve inner fatigue, and let people find a calm and pleasure in the indoor rest area. The curved window edges reduce the rigidity of the interior geometry and make the interior space more flexible.
When the sun shines through the skylight on the hot spring surface, it creates a fairyland scene. The warm sunlight reflects on the water, forming golden spots that illuminate the entire hot spring area. Bathing in the sun, people can not only feel the curative effect of the hot spring, but also enjoy the warmth and nourishment of the sun.
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Brick wall
1 Skywindow( Glass)
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2 Brick 3 Concrete
10 Air space
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12 Rain rill
5 Doble layer low-e glasses 6 Floor
13 Ragid insulation
7 Insulation 8 Concrete slab
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