庇 護 新 生 代 藝 術 家
Portfolio of zhen Jia September 2020 - January 2021 This is the Architectural Portfolio of Zhen Jia since 2015. I am a student from ShenZhen University.After 5 years of undergraduate study, I still felt unsatisfied and decided to study abroad to gain more knowledge and experience.
Education September 2015 - July 2020 ShenZhen University, School of Architecture & Urban Planning / Architectural Design, China Final GPA: 3.40
Zhen Jia
1997/06/29
強 化 文 化 生 活
創 造 屋 頂 公 共 空 間
售 賣 藝 術 創 作 場 景
屋 面 延 伸
主 工城 題： 坊 中 與村 屋 社青 頂 群年 延 展 藝 術 家
skills 阿多貝 插畫家 Adobe Illustrator
犀牛建模 Rhinoceros
盧米安渲染 Lumion
阿多貝 設計中 Adobe InDesign
草圖大師 SketchUp
葳瑞渲染 Vray
阿多貝 圖片修改 Adobe Photoshop
參數化設計 Grasshopper
遊戲引擎渲染 Twinmotion
language english IELTS 7.0 / Good at reading & speaking Chinese Native Speaker
PROJECTS
Young Artists’ Workshops Among Urban Villages / Urban Renewal Connection of Isolated Islands in City Extension of the Roof-top
Project I.
‘UNION’ / YOUNG ARTISTS’ WORKSHOPS IN Urban Village Rooftops
/ academic
Project II.
‘CONNECTIONS’ / MODULAR HOUSING IN 2040 / academic
Project III.
‘OVERLAY’ / TEMPORARY EXHIBITION IN Museum Front Square
/ competition
Project IV.
‘Integration’ / Urban micro-renewal IN ‘Chocolate Town’
/ academic
Youth Artists / Roof-top Extension / Organic / Connection / Excitation
INTERSECTION / INSERTION / UNION ......
WHAT IS HIDING UNDER THOSE GREAT SKYSCRAPERS IN SHENZHEN? ANAlysis of cultural facilities around the site
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walking
conversation skipping rope excercising
Focusing on the rooftop space of the old city buildings, which is like a second ground for the city, the residents engage in various activities on the rooftop, and the small stories in the background of the big city are vividly interpreted. These roofs are usually unlocked and accessible to all residents. So the roofs are also somewhat like courtyards, but in the air.
No public space Ground floor
isolated island roof top
Photographing
From our analysis of the site’s cultural facilities, there is an urgent need to improve the cultural life of the citizens here and bring new vitality to ShenZhen’s art scene.
Connect rooftops public space on the sky
HOW TO FORM AN ENERGETIC ART ENVIRONMENT
DaFen Villeage , ShenZhen
Art Studio Comparison
Artists in DaFen dont have their own studio, everything is on the street.
analysis of activities’ differences between roof-top and ground floor
Size of Rooftops
The rooftop is a private space, often used only by residents. With the inclusion of a series of art experience spaces, an attempt has been made to create a vibrant space in this semi-private, semiopen space.
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Residents can enjoy, criticize and even create art, It can also facilitate communication between people of different professions in the city who would otherwise find it difficult to meet.
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Artists who have signed a contract with gallery can work in the comfort of their own studios. DaFen Villeage , ShenZhen
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Modern Art is a very minority focus in CHINA.
Then, three different art categories are designed for three different venues according to the distribution and preferences of different age groups.
Over 60% of Chinese artists are learning traditional calligraphy &Chinese painting.
This project want to create a place for those young artists who failed to acquire fame and have no resource to maitain his own art creation.
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By researching the type of activity and frequency of occurrence on the roof level versus the ground level, I tried to find sites where ground level activity was very abundant and bring ground level activities to the roof level.
Chinese art gallerys are usually not patient enough to cultivate a young artist more than 2 years, so lots of artists get abandoned if they cannot get famous very soon.
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DaFen Villeage is a Hakka Village based in ShenZhen, this place is famous for its imitations of well-known oil paintings. Comparing its Artistic Creation and the Selling Process with the Western way, we can find out that everything is working on street, disorderly but alive. Lots of young artists cannot sell their own work, so they come to this place and make a living imitating famous paintings.
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Site Selection / Analyze The ground floor of the village is so crowded, so there is no enough space for public events.But we can explore the roofs to make connections . Keeping the structure and facade of the original buildings, i want to create some kind of view for citizens to show them the history of this young city.
Site Selection III / Ancestral Temple Square
Site Selection I / Low-Lying Place
Site Selection II / Triangle Intersection
Typology Analysis of Housing building in the site
The scale of the residential buildings in the urban village varies greatly, as does the difference in height of the roofs. Depending on the height difference, different strategies are used to connect the roofs.
SECTION DETAIL
how to connect those isolated roof-tops
select different strategy to connect roofs according to their specific environment
analyze the buildings next to the site
screen up a series of rooftops
insertion
surrounded by 2 sides
surrounded by 4 sides
surrounded by 3 sides
intersection
UNION
Function analysis
plan Extend the column network as a grid for the addition, select the intersections of the column network as construction locations, and use the surrounding building’s beam structure as a structural support.
Exhibition Extension of structure system Building’s Center
Studio Rest room Lounge
streamline analysis
Section Detail 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 10/
physarealm simulation
mass studies
As a miniature theatre is proposed for the centre of the site, the main window openings face the central part of the building around the residences.
explosive view
/higher /up and down
Pavilion
Cycle paths
/perforated plates
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Corridors
food point start point
simulation / start status
streamline analysis
Viewpoints
/workshops & Active Areas on the ground / rooftops & Main Nodes on the ground
Branch roads
Workshops
Main roads
Posts
simulation / end status
simplify the path
The studio is suspended under the giant structure and can be reached directly from the square by lift or from the main roads.
insert art workshops
Depending on the height difference between the roofs of the neighbouring houses, different forms of building units are used to connect them.
Plan - Studio Floor
Plan - Master plan
Exploded axonometric drawing
Plan - Coridorr Floor
Section perspective view & Renderings
A series of Visual-Art-Workshops connect the individual residences in a dotted form, enlivening the roof space while creating a continuous space for artistic experience.
The huge corridor is supported by a group of thin columns connecting the roofs of the buildings around the square, where people can ride their bicycles on the main road or watch the view from where the corridor rises. The painting workshop follows the form of the gallery and hangs beneath its structure.
People enter the Handicraft workshops from the café and bookshop on the ground floor by lift, This has enlivened an already abandoned site.
與 灰 空 間
氣 泡 創 造 氣 候 界 面
空 洞 公 共 空 間
都 市 海 绵
主 模深 ： 題 式圳 化新 天 住開 空 宅發 連 廊 行 政 區
guangdong province
Imagine China in 2040 CYCLING
traditional society
MONITORING
“ developed ” modern society
SAFETY
ISOLATED
SOLIDARITY
104 ,320 ,459
Residents (1007.12%)
MOTOR VEHICLES CITY SKYSCRAPERS
In traditional rural communities, the closeness of the neighbours and the stronger emotional connections not only creates more fun and energy in life, it also makes the community safer.
With the explosion of population density and progress in industrial technology, buildings in our metropolises are becoming increasingly dense.
+22.41%
Growth since 2010
141 ,834 ,096
village bungalow
Estimated population in 2040
shenzhen city
10 ,358 ,381
People can even live without locking their doors, as neighbours act as watchdogs and they will always inform each other of any safety issues at once.
Residents (100%)
+127.83%
Growth since 2010
21,147,282
Estimated population in 2040
Modular Housing in New Development Zone
residential building
longgang district
courtyard house
2 ,320 ,460
Residents (22.4%)
Corridors in the Sky
The way people live has changed with it, the replication of skyscrapers apartments has exacerbated the gap between people .
+190.21%
Growth since 2010
BUT THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM IS...
Capitalists openly express their views on exploitation. and everything is getting worse.
Now people don’t even meet their neighbors for a few times a year, let alone small chat or build emotional connection.
5 ,132 ,087
Enjoy the sunshine is getting harder and harder.
Sponge-Like Building with Bubble Interlayer
2020
Estimated population in 2040
site in Liuyue
we still Have our own time
2040
Residential daylight become less improtant. And people focus more on Public spaces.
5 ,040 +
no days off on weekends
Residents (0.048%)
planning analysis
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Ants / 2040 / Capitalism / Ridential Community
Growing Community / Modular Unit / Connection ......
The ants’ society is very well-defined and stable, which makes their nest an interesting place to learn about.
Highly connected CONTINUOUSly GROWING function integration
The layout of the plot is planned and designed according to the wind direction in Shenzhen so that the wind can blow into the community.
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CONTINUOUS GROWING
MODULAR BUILDING UNIT
LOGIC ANALYSIS
CONTINUOUS GROWING
strategy i
MODULAR BUILDING UNIT
privacy analysis
unit size 4.3 * 4.3 m + Six Floors + duplex
Volume reduction following the wind
VISION analysis
Designing corridors according to the location of residents VISION windows doors streamline
public space + GREENNING IN mezzanine
CUSTOMIZE housing arrangement
Place the public spaces according to the direction of human vision and corridors , make sure they can be covered by the most view to ensure safety in the public space and enhance neighborhood communication.
PLAN
unit FOR FAMILY
function integration
strategy iI
To maintain the privacy of the apartments, one-way glass was added in front of some windows so that people in the public space could not see directly into the interior.
interval between two UNITS
public space one-way glass vision
Calculation of satisfaction
reconstruct functions of the city throw
Satisfaction range :
I - III / iii i / Not really needed ii / Much needed iii/ Urgent needed
smash
Smash the Modern City , Squeeze it , Deconstruct it , Collect all the Elements and Functions.
Throw all those Functions into the Interval between two Apartment Units.
squeeze
family Residents
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unit FOR single
The main house type is for 1 or 2 people.
unit FOR family
The main house type is for 3 to 5 people.
Single Residents
reconstruct
Core + post & lintel structure
From the Ruins , we can Pull out a series of Activities that Need to be Reconstruct.
Each interval will has its own combination, determined by the needs of residents who live in the apartments next to it.
Different Functions Bringing different levels of satisfaction to FAMILY or SINGLE residents .
strategy iI
CONTINUOUS GROWING
MODULAR BUILDING UNIT
Family Group
function combination analysis
strategy iII
Highly Interconnected
Corridors on the sky
Calculate the Best solution
organic curved shape
Youth Group
Users
YOUTH
CORRIDORS [Function] HH-1 [Connection] R-1
Satisfaction: 38 ponits
[Function] HH-2 [Connection] R-3
Satisfaction: 42 ponits
[Function] HH-3 [Connection] R-5
Satisfaction: 36 ponits
[Function] HH-4 [Connection] R-7
Satisfaction: 42 ponits
[Function] HH-5 [Connection] R-9
Satisfaction: 40 ponits
[Function] HH-6 [Connection] R-11
Satisfaction: 44 ponits
[Function] HH-7 [Connection] R-13
Satisfaction: 42 ponits
[Function] HH-8 [Connection] R-15
Satisfaction: 44 ponits
[Function] HH-9 [Connection] R-17
Satisfaction: 48 ponits
[Function] HH-10 [Connection] R-19
Satisfaction: 40 ponits
[Function] HH-11 [Connection] R-21
Satisfaction: 42 ponits
[Function] HH-12 [Connection] R-23
family
Satisfaction: 48 ponits
Curve Corridors
ROOMS
Sphere Rooms
PLANS
Organic Facade
family friendly
Best Group /
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Plan / Combination
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The satisfaction of different people varies according to the way the rooms are combined.
After determining the interlayer floor plan, simulate the way the units are connected and calculate user satisfaction by using grasshopper.
Catering to the needs of families
NUTUAL combination
Catering to the needs of Youth
Each interval will has its own combination, determined by the needs of residents who live in the apartments next to it.
combination
YOUTH friendly
Rooms / Function
Furniture / Equipment
After the research, the selection of equipment and furniture is made according to the different family composition and different age needs, and the rooms and floor plans are composed step by step.
Choose the group with the highest satisfaction level and include some small cross-floor accesses to make the whole residential community more interconnected.
Satisfaction: 46 ponits
[Function] HH-13 [Connection] R-25
Satisfaction: 42 ponits
[Function] HH-14 [Connection] R-27
Satisfaction: 46 ponits
[Function] HH-17 [Connection] R-33
Satisfaction: 42 ponits
[Function] HH-18 [Connection] R-35
Satisfaction: 40 ponits
[Function] HH-15 [Connection] R-29
Satisfaction: 44 ponits
[Function] HH-19 [Connection] R-37
Organic Facade
Satisfaction: 52 ponits
[Function] HH-16 [Connection] R-31
explode the ‘unit’ communicty center
south facade
function Sports & Entertainment
‘bottom rooms’
‘yard’
‘public spcae’
Super Market
‘top rooms’
Office
Plan
Communal courtyard in between the apartments
In this communal courtyard, single people can organise social events. Families can participate in festive gatherings. There are many events that can be organised here to bring people out of their homes to connect with each other.
multifunctional public space
GYM, Shop, Pet boarding and much more functions can be found in this floor. People can get whatever they want in this building more easily without going to supermarket or leaving the community. The height of the floors is high and the views are very wide, making people more inclined to stay and generate activity.
Assembled ‘UNIT’
explosive view
stories happens in the community : about safety
one afternoon, i went to gym to do some excersize as usual.
In 2040, Chinese capitalists forced young people to work hard to earn a living, making it difficult for most people to take weekends off.
Back to work after the meeting,
its already after 9:00 pm. when
Everyone gathered around the table, and
I get off work, I’m exhausted and
there was a heated discussion.
just want to go home immediately .
with the office providing only a limited amount of sunlight intake.
Everyone pay attention to the they talked about everything in life, from anecdotes
information on this
to organizing protests to defend their rights.
form , ......
already Finished my workout goals. now i only want to go home and grab
In our community, each building can be easily reached from the community center using the new elevator!
a shower!
No matter how many times I’ve taken this elevator, I’m still amazed at how fast and
i’m really looking
convenien it is!
forward to have a nice chat with my neighbors
How to Manage Moodiness Caused by a Lack of Sunlight
and friends in the public
After my shower, I went to the public space to do some sketch.
zone of our residential
But I found the neighbor Shelly’s kid with a stranger.
building.
Eventually, we found out it was a criminal who wanted to abduct angela. I protected her and called the police. Not only are there no holidays, but working hours even cover the entire daytime.
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I found Angela with a stranger, an adult male i ve never met.
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In addition to the connections between the units, some of the residences are directly connected to the community centre, which can be reached directly by a new type of lift.
從 音 樂 到 建 築
自 由 爵 士
Previous X-site designs
Mist Encounter
Taipei Fine Art Museum
site Analysis
in - progress
主 前台 題： 廣 北 場市 多 立 重 真 美 實 術 館
Multi-reality
形 式 語 言 的 轉 譯
Site is located in the plaza in front of the museum
The Texture of Uncertainty
X-Site / Multi Reality Transcription of Free-Jazz Music
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X-Site / Multi Reality / Free Jazz/Transcription / Music Visualization
Light & Shadow / Free & Order / Chaos &Control ......
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Qiangang Park
REACHABILITY ANALYSIS
music / graphic / If you ask what is the most fascinating thing about jazz, most people would answer ‘improvisation’.
Based on the analysis of the main facilities and accessibility of the site, I have targeted the youth and students as the main target groups for this temporary construction.
YUAN SHAN GRAND HOTEL 15 min
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17 min
30 min
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Taipei Municipal Chongqing Junior High School 7 min
16 min
The Jazz musicians infuse their souls with improvisation, making themselves a part of the music and taking the listener with them as they lose themselves in it.
6 min
Minglun Senior High School
Chientan Youth Activity Center 10 min
26 min
Among the many genres of jazz, FREE JAZZ has been developed by a host of masters who have made the most of improvisation as a
5 min
taipei city park 5 min 2 min
Taipei City Police Department 2 min
Taipei Confucius Temple 8 min
15 min
5 min
3 min
military police comand
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7 min
6 min
yuanshan station / Taipei Expo Market
From my point of view, the improvisation and conventional playing fits right in with the concept of Multiple Realities.
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butterfly hall
Center for Innovation Taipei 4 min
8 min
5 min
Playing out of tune is a kind of music in another reality. Meanwhile, the music is a multiple reality with the human auditory sensation. Apart from the fact that I personally like it a lot, this is another reason why I chose Free Jazz as a concept and inspiration.
shuangcheng park 7 min
12 min
JAZZ musicians
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tatung university Nodes
6 min
10 min
5 min
7 min 15 min
Minor access to the site
ZHONGSHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Main access to the site subway station bus station
5 min
ZHONGSHAN SUBWAY STATION 7 min
16 min
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BEGIN-
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According to theoretical studies, the human brain responds to certain specific tones and chords.
MAIN
The human brain imagines and anticipates what comes next based on what it has already heard, and repetition and variation in music can bring pleasure, i.e. the secretion of dopamine.
Theory
music / graphic /
Audio file Analysis The original 28 parts of music data were reorganised and divided into 8
I built up a physical model to simulate the shadow.
light / shade /
shadow simulation
Overlay and average the spectrograms of each section.
By overlaying 30 different pictures each groups, i got a series dream-like images to visualize the Shifting shadows.
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Motion Trail of the bells Impact Points
Extrude 4000m
Original 4D Model
Rotate & Scale / Proto Model m Extrude 600m
Contour of the 4D Model
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Align the above results in time order,and connect the top of the graphic with a smooth curve.Then we get a 4D information about this song, Finally, i do a double-track lofting which combined the curves i mentioned above with 2 curves represent the state of the start and the end of the song, to get a complete surface.
All the bells in one same parallel line are linked to one thinck string, which is connected to the bottom of the trampoline by pulleys and other thin strings.
When people using the trampoline, the pulley block will work and drag the thick string to make the bells move up and down. As a result of the movement , they create a unique shadow .
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Divided the song into 8 pieces, than combine the point grahic(spectrogram) with the spectrum. Use the data of the latter as the influence factor, the horizontal displacementof the former is carried out.Then, divide each of the 8 pieces by bars and frequency of the sound, we can get 15 groups of data, represents LF / HF / 1-13 Bars.
music / graphic /
Installation Section
material analysis According to all the materials people can see and feel during the way towards the Museum, we can find out that FABRIC does not exist. Fabric has some opposite properties to other materials, its soft texture and light weight makes it very unique.
It is even somewhat transparent, which makes it look like one is walking through a fog. And it is interesting to see how the image behind the fabric becomes twisted and distorted when the wind blows.
wind / motion /
Dream & Sleeping Analysis
real life / dream /
Flattening / Distortion /
material
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Deep Sleep
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By recording the data of my sleep listening to JAZZ, i found out that i dreamed more than those nights i slept without listening any music.
Youth and students access to the museum is by foot, bicycle, motorbike and public transport.
Combine the heart rate data and the Sleeping statue, i get a plan design. Using the duration of sleeping as the radius of the circle, and locate the circle center by heart rate graphic .
Dream space experiment
Design the space according to the quality of sleep and the frequency of dreams.
Holes are made in the fabric and interactive devices are placed to simulate the dream world with light and shadow effects.
On the way to the museum, one passes various buildings and streetscapes where one can see and touch several different materials.
The fabric is held up by pillars of different heights to make the space flow. The higher the fabric is held up, the lighter the sleep is.
Dream / holes
Light sleep / pillars
Cloth flow with the wind, and the shape will change,which create a interesting spatial experience.
wind / motion /
Spatial analysis drawing
/ Interior / Exterior
In this drawing, I have tried to combine parallel views from different angles to express the feeling of space and the way the walls are placed together. The floor-to-ceiling and overhanging walls correspond to the height of the fabric, respectively, and these are determined by the depth of sleep. In addition, I incorporated some elements from Kandinsky’s paintings to express specific points and moods in the site, such as the direction of sunset, entrances and exits, fragmented spaces and fluid spaces.
Spatial Analysis
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Interior / Exterior /
top view perspective view
Following the path of the sun, the fabric and the wall create different combinations of light and shadow.
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It can be accessed from the three main nodes i n the plaza in front of the museum, where one can experience A space that flows continuously like music and a non-stop changing light and shadow experience.
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From the start of entry, people will pass up the staircase twice. The space experience will also become increasingly rich with more skylights and exhibition walls.It is like jazz, starts with a spiritual solo and then slowly builds up to a climactic, the improvised section.
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The internal walls and the structure are of different heights, their shadows are thus layered on the fabric and the external walls.Creates a dream-like sense of psychedelia.
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可 改 變 的 空 間
生 長 於 都 市 縫 隙
創 造 溝 通
破 除 偏 見
The estimated number of African migrants in Guangzhou is about 30,000 to 50,000.
Users analysis
主 公廣 題： 共 州 空市 種 間黑 族 營人 融 合 區
Students have a good quality of life in Guangzhou, not only do they often participate in sports on campus, but they also go out for entertainment activities. They have some local friends but are used to hanging out with people of their own race.
Background info. After Europe, America, Japan and Korea, China has become a new target for African migrants who come to this continent to do business, study and live. But it seems to me that the Chinese acceptance of these new immigrants leaves much to be desired.
Conflict between Locals and Foreigners
Live in Dormintory
Moving frequently
African women have a poor living environment in Guangzhou. they tend to be very wary on street. The general lack of acceptance of their beauty due to local aesthetic prejudices also prevents them from feeling a sense of belonging and most of them choose to leave China after a while.
African trade life in Guangzhou
Scenes of African life in Guangzhou
gathering areas High-use traffic architecture
Urban Micro-Renewal GuangZhou ‘Chocolate Town’
Lifts required
These young people are often new to China and are more interested in earning more money than in having a fun life, so they often lead busy lives and are on the road every day doing business and commerce. Some of them will learn some Chinese for business, but it is difficult to use it for everyday communication.
Changeable Public Space Growing In The Corners of the City
Create Communication / Africans in CHINA / Eliminate Stereotype / Next Generation / Public Space
They often arrive in Guangzhou via flights to Baiyun Airport and move westwards by public transport all the way to Guangzhou’s Yuexiu district.
Dance / Music / Language / Sports / Haicut ......
Africans integration in Guangzhou
The red lines represent the transport roads they often use, while the black represents their main gathering areas, mainly distinguished as living and commercial areas.
Stable & Nice
These officersw often have regular jobs and even families. They are married to Chinese and have Children. They are well integrated into Chinese life and do not have too much stress in their lives. For them, the prejudices and problems their children encounter often bother them more.
site analysis
Geometric elements In order to emphasise the differences between each site, the design was chosen to use different geometric elements.
Based on the research questionnaire, areas of the site where Africans pass through or gather were identified. The fieldwork identified areas of the site that were poorly or inadequately urbanised and combined the two to find spaces that could be improved.
Site Status
A series of triangle sites inside a residential community which is obviously can be better planned and used.
yaochi community In a residential area and connected to the university, it was chosen as a small fun sports ground to meet the needs of families and university students. In normal times it can be used as a gazebo in the area.
Site Status
An underused square in front of a supermarket with abandoned bicycles parked everywhere.
square in front of shopping mall legends
In front of a large supermarket, and the site is large, so it is considered for use as a restaurant. The outdoor space allows people to dance.
gathering point site connection
site in community which is not well used This site is surrounded by residential and ground floor retail, and previous research has identified the main functional requirement as hairdressing.
Frequent visit
Occasional visit
Rarely visit
Site Status
Site Status
waiting space next to a bus stop The site is next to a long shopping street where people carry out a variety of sophisticated activities, so consider creating a venue for street performers to sell their art here.
A bus stop that has not been properly designed and where people usually stand on street corners waiting for the bus.The space is very linear and does not allow people to stay.
One day, I was doing a questionnaire on the street. asking about age/sex/hobby/job etc.
meeting a afican architecture student LATIF /Guangzhou
These structures are installed in the gaps of the residence. During the day it can be a pavillon for people to cool off and chat.
sports zone
Latif making his model.
University
/ Archi-student / from Togo
Latif discussed the project with me.
Latif shared his thoughts with me.
i met latif in a african restruant, he is very intrersted in my project. so we talked a lot about the problems africans need to face in china, and how to solve them. Language barrier is the biggest problem to problems in solve.There is no mutual understanding until different Life Scenes there is communication.
When the need arises, the ropes can be pulled down and people can play various sporting activities, such as football, table football, table tennis or even shuttlecock. People of different races get on well together while playing sports and afterwards there is more communication.
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Daily life school life What do you want for dinner,how about Chinese food?
你想要买什么？ 我这里有各式各样的商品， 比如：...... 我...i want to buy some stuff...买一些东西... How is your price? ......多少钱？
Hey! Where do you want to go after school?
How about KTV?
emm...... I prefer some African Restruant. I would like to go to a livehouse show.
Design a landscape along the street, reaches a height of three metres at its highest point. The landscape consists of a traffic lane that allows for quick passage and a number of platforms where people can stay and perform.
set up the columns
hang up the frames
place the pathways
use ropes to divide space
Determine where to place the columns based on structural load-bearing calculations.
Design the top of the pavilion using an isosceles right triangle as the basic unit.
Sliding rails are placed on the floor and fixed to the ground as the basis for enclosing the space.
Place fur glass at the top for rain and shade and attach it to the slide with a rope.
Plan for Small-scale Sprots
CITY INFORMATION CENTER i.
Recruiting local volunteers who can speak English / African languages / French fluently.
language barrier
culture & religion difference
Promote communication between local citizens and foreigners at the same time.
Commercial area Residential area
Plan for Large-scale Sports
master plan
lifestyle difference
In front of a shopping mall, a African restruant is a good choice to make.I want to make sure that this restruant can be rotated to make sure more outdoor space can be freed up for use.
1st plan
business life
In the corners of crowded residential building, i want to create a small Pavilion where the lighting can be changed according to the number of people using it.
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Create public spaces to let volunteers introduce the city and chinese culture .
In this community, buildings form a triangular space between them that is difficult to use. So i use ropes to change the scale of spatial enclosure to accommodate the size of space required for different sports.
Variable space Diagram
Different sports require different scales of space, and when people want to change the type of sport, they can push and pull the ropes to change the size of the space enclosure.
haircut zone
explosive view
As more people use the seats, gravity pulls down the bamboo tubes on the ceiling to create a different light environment as a way to attract people to sit together.
Frame Structure
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Bamboo tubes suspended by ropes. Gravity
bAMBOO CEILING
Perspective View As African hair is naturally curly, they have a larger demand for hairstyles.
original
one person
two person
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multiple person
AERIAL VIEW
Store REstruant Nail & Hair Kindergarden
legends
The choice of site and the form of each was confirmed according to the different functions and layouts of the African gathering points within the site.
1:1 model
I use thick 50 mm wooden sticks as the main supporting frame. Elastic cord with twine attached to the bamboo tube to give elasticity to the whole rope network so that it is easier to pull the bamboo tube into different positions.
food & Dance zone day-time
plan
dance
night-time
function analysis
box food
box
After the division of functions, the location of the buildings within the site is arranged according to nodes such as the entrances and exits of the mall and the pedestrian walkways.
business
Wooden sturcture study model
Structure analysis
Easy to install, very strong and aesthetically pleasing. Rounded corners are designed to avoid children injuries.
Frame S
trcuture
Store
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Store
Very solid, but too difficult to assemble.
Restrua nt Store
Dance R oom
day-time plan Easy to install, but tends to come loose.
Store
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r-pro o Glass f es
More aesthetically pleasing, but overly complex.
Push Rod Spindle
rorate the space night-time plan Not nice or solid. To accommodate the different needs of people during the day and night, the dining room and dance studio can be rotated by pushing and pulling the handles singly, and the pattern of division of the outdoor space is changed by the rotation, releasing a larger outdoor space for street dancing in the evening and a dining area during the day. Therefore, lighter timbers were chosen for the load-bearing structure of the building and one of the internal columns was transformed into a pivot to rotate the room.
By drawing on traditional mortise and tenon joinery, a series of stick joints were designed without screws, and the best set was selected by combining aesthetics and practicality.
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The main load-bearing structure of the architecture is wood, with lighter and translucent KALWALL borads used for the external walls and roofs covered with sheets of water-proof material.
music zone function & plan
# staying space / i
There are no functional restrictions on the space on the site, so people can sell their art on the street or have a picnic if they want to.
activities # Moving space / a
dance
# staying space / ii
live music sing
functional units
# Moving space / b
food skate theater
# staying space / iii # Moving space / c
traffic units
# staying space / iv
# Moving space / d
# Moving space / e
# staying space / v
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Rest Space
USE MODULAR UNIT TO FROM A ENERGETIC LANDSCAPE People can sit here to relax and chat.
The units are first divided into small-sized traffic units and large-sized functional units according to the flow design, so that pedestrians can move quickly through the traffic units and can stay and have some activity in the functional units.
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space iii
space iv
space b
space d
space e
space ii
space i
space v
space c
In some of the larger spaces I have designed them to take the form of a stage. Street performers can perform in the open space, while people stand or sit on the seats that surround the space and enjoy.
space a
space i
This landscape ensures that the heights are compliant as it crosses both motorways, and such highs and lows create an active spatial experience.