Y Huiyi ZHANG I Work Sample University of Pennsylvania School of Design Master of Landscape Aechitecture and Regional Planning Urban Design Certificate 2018 Candidate
URBAN CORRIDER PESPECTIVE Utilizing the analysis of urban transformation, the project proposes an urban structure that connects the public space with residential area. The structure makes the site accessible to citizens.
ZOOM IN THE RECREATION COURTYARD
ZOOM IN CHILDREN ROOFTOP PLAY GROUND
Perspective shows the relationship between urban pedestrian system and its context. The pedestrian structure invites more public open space for local residents for varying social events and activities.
ZOOM IN PUBLIC WATERFRONT
URBAN CORRIDER PLAN Plan shows the relationship between existing architecture and newly developed architectures. The pedestrian system links the old and the new at different heights.
BLOCK E
at 9.5M Height
BLOCK D
at 1.5M Height
BLOCK C
BLOCK B
BLOCK A
at 7.5M Height
at 7.5M Height
at 1.5M Height
URBAN CORRID CIRCULATION ANALYSIS Pedestrian system connects five blocks closely. It leads residents to the waterfront public space.
Pedestrian
Pearl River
Public Watefront Space
Transportation Space
Public Function Space
Elevator
Stairs
Escalator
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN_COMMUNITY CENTER
DESIGN CONCEPT
Spatial relationship between architecture and human
Connecting urban space
Expanding underground space to create more shadow space for hot long summer.
The site is located in southern China where the climate is extremely hot and humid. The city's summer lasts more than 10 months. The idea is to lift building blocks in order to create shadowed cool place, attracting more visitors.