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Architecture should not strive for perfection; that does not exist. Architecture’s bottom line is problem solving. Great architecture is a gathering of interconnected synergies seamlessly and beautifully woven together by the architect’s intuition. The result is a reverberation that extends well beyond the architecture itself. This book chronicles my evolving understanding of our interactions with the world. My architectural designs are physical manifestations of how I internalize external realities. This is the first episode of my stor y as a designer. It contains seven studio projects, miscellaneous design collections and some photographic works. Together, they generate recursive feedback loops that continue to shape and reshape my sensibilities.
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TIANJIN 09.2018
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Contemporar y China continues to struggle with reconciling its millennia of historical traditions and culture with its last few decades of rapid development. Combined with the unprecedented mass migration of rural populations to urban centers, Chinese cities are forced to quickly make adjustments. The large influx of new residents seeking the promises of better modern urban living demands an urban densification that appears to contradict the smaller scale of older city fabrics. Tianjin is no exception to this prevalent crisis; as a leading economic center of China but also a city steeped in rich histor y and culture, Tianjin is experiencing an identity crisis. As a result of the rapid growth, the city has seen countless mature districts razed to provide land for newer developments. How can we save these older districts from becoming mere figments of our collective memor y?
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Urban Residential Team: Da Chen, Luna Wei Professor: Craig Borum, Claudia Wigger Site: Tianjin, China Date: 09.2018-12.2018
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SITE The project site is located in Hongqiao District of Tianjin. It is an older smallscale but dense neighbourhood surrounded by mid to high-rise residential and commercial buildings developed at the turn of 21st centur y. The site is one of the largest remaining Hutong areas in Tianjin. Demolitions have already begun on site. Local resistance due to unsatisfactor y compensations and concern for loss of heritage is preventing further destruction. The contradiction between the need for modern density and amenities and the urge to preser ve the traditional hutong lifestyle is particularly palpable here. As both design challenge and opportunity, this tension is the key force driving this project.
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At the time of conception, Hutongs were the rectilinear alleys between traditional courtyard residences, the Siheyuan typology. Over time, as residents modified and added to the Siheyuan, both the courtyards and the alleys lost their regular shapes and organizations. The formerly clear demarcations between public and private spaces began to disintegrate until the urban fabric had become a convoluted organic web of interconnected spaces. The project site contains hundreds of courtyard houses. The interstitial spaces form the narrow hutongs where residents live various parts of their private lives in public. Residents cook meals, play mahjong, chat with neighbors and eat at small local booths directly in the hutong. The space is inclusive, social and multifunctional; children run and play here; local meetings and celebrations are held here. Since much of the community’s lives occur in the hutong, their collective memories are deeply engrained within these small streets. The project proposes to densify and upgrade the hutong house by introducing more modern building tectonics and two additional layers of habitation to the original. The original layer containing 536 hutong houses is reconstructed following their original footprints. These volumes will contain residential units, commercial, institutional and recreational programs. The public spaces between them will cherish the qualities of the original hutongs. The second layer consists of three to five stories-high residential blocks placed on top of the hutong houses. The 32 volumes will house countless apartment units for residents. Lastly, the third layer is comprised of 15 mixed-use towers scattered throughout the site.
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FAR CALCULATION
Tower 1 x5 2 3 floors 5 ,0 1 4 sqf Total sqft : 5 5 1 ,5 4 0
Tower 2 x5 1 5 floors 1 8 ,3 0 1 sqf Total sqf: 6 3 3,7 1 5
Tower 3 x5 1 8 floors 5 ,0 1 4 sqf Total sqf: 4 5 1,2 6 0
Mi d -ri se 1 x1 6 3 floors 1 6 ,7 6 0 sqf Total sqf: 8 0 4,4 8 0
Mi d -ri se 2 x8 4 floors 1 6 ,7 6 0 sqf Total sqf: 5 3 6,3 2 0
Mi d -ri se 3 x8 5 floors 1 6 ,7 6 0 sqf Total sqf: 6 7 0,4 0 0
Hutong House s x5 3 6 1 floor vari ous sqf. Total sqf: 6 7 5,8 0 5
Total site area: 1,938,104 sqf. Total built area: 4,323,520 sqf.
Original hutong FAR: 0.6 Proposed FAR: 2.23
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The superimposition of large apartment blocks on top of hutong houses requires careful design and construction considerations. For instance, when the Hutong houses are rebuilt, some of the brick walls are replaced with heavy load-bearing construction. These will support the layer of apartments placed on top. Similarly, the interface between hutong houses and apartment blocks require reconciliation. Inspired by the pitched roofs on site, the ground level ceiling mimics the geometr y of hutong roofscapes. The resulting entrances thus appear to trace the outlines of hutong houses.
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EAST ELEVATION The elevated residential block is wrapped in white canvas waterproof curtains. The billowing fabric creates a light and soft surface that contrasts with the heavy massing and hard materiality of the hutong houses below. Vibrantly painted surfaces are used to highlight the entrances. The pitched roofs form sloped ramps and seating areas with customized furniture. Inside the narrow hutongs, stairs connect the street to a public platform on the second level.
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION
1. gym 2. atrium balcony 3. atrium 1 4. slanted corridor
5. roof courtyard 6. atrium 2 7. public seating 8. atrium balcony
9. atrium 3 10. public plaza 11. atrium 4 12. interior courtyard
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Skylights are created through shifts and offsets of atrium walls. Clear glazing thermally separate interior spaces from the exterior, but the experience of the boundar y between interior public spaces and the atrium remains ambiguous for residents. Naturally lit narrow corridors that lead to larger public spaces are reminiscent of hutong alleys. The combined usage of CLT panels and recycled bricks attempts to embody the harmony between tradition and modernity.
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A. load-bearing walls B. cores C. atrium structural wall D. load-bearing slab
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A large platform extends the public kitchen and dining onto to the rooftop of hutong houses. Small platforms are created on surrounding pitched roofs for various activities.
RAMP & COURTYARD
Extension of the pitched roof into the floor plate creates a ramp that brings people onto the roof. A courtyard is created on the second level to attract people from the streets. The rooftop plaza is accessed through narrow stairs between the hutong houses.
PUBLIC KITCHEN
Public kitchens are introduced on the second level of the residential blocks. This is where members of the public and residents can enjoy cooking and dining together.
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1. roof plaza 2. public kitchen 3. pitched roof ramp 4. roof seating 5. public lounge 6. atrium balcony 7. plaza 8. public dining
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Type 1 location: l2 bedroom: 1 bathroom: 1 kitchen: 1 balcony: 1 1~2 people
Type 2 location: l3& l4 bedroom: 1 bathroom: 1 kitchen: 1 balcony: 1 1 person
Type 3 location: l3& l4 bedroom: 2 bathroom: 1 kitchen: 1 balcony: 1 2~4 people
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1. type 3 unit 2. atrium balcony 3. type 2 unit 4. open stair 5. fire stair 6. mech. chase
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Type 4 location: l2 bedroom: 1 bathroom: 1 kitchen: 1 balcony: 1 1~2 people
Type 5 location: l3& l4 bedroom: 1 bathroom: 1 kitchen: 1 balcony: 1 1~2 people
Type 6 location: l3& l4 bedroom: 2 bathroom: 1 kitchen: 1 balcony: 1 2~4 people
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At the beginning of the 20th century, the Bronx had once been a booming district touted for its comfortable density and affordability. Combined with its proximity to Manhattan and a subway line that made commute easy, the area attracted large immigrant populations. However, by the mid-century, a concentration of housing projects by the city was destabilizing the middle class. As these projects became incubators for crime, middle-class residents abandonned the region, leaving behind a population that disproportionately relied on government welfare. Within a few decades the Bronx had become a household synonym for crime and poverty. The region saw positive change in the 80s when then-mayor Ed Koch invested heavily in recovery programs. The police force and prosecutors also simultaneously attacked the problem of gun control and violence. Though conditions have drastically improved since then, the Bronx remains one of the poorest boroughs of New York. Safety still remains a concern. Leveraging the abundance of natural resources and existing transit infrastructures, this project hopes to create a destination in the Bronx that can attract new residents and investments to the area while also serving current residents. It aims to bridge the site to its surroundings as well as the larger urban context.
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Urban Design Indivisual Work Professor: Roy Strickland Site: Bronx, NY Date: 02.2018-05.2018
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The project proposes to make the site into a beacon in the area with connections at various urban scales. It also attempts to use natural elements to add richness to the pedestrian experience. First the site is linked to numerous institutions and urban landmarks within its proximity. Lehman College, the Grand Concourse, Tracey Towers (designed by Paul Rudolph) and nearby sports field are all generators of activities that encourage interaction among local residents, students, officeworkers, tourists and visitors from other boroughs. Next, the site itself is transformed into the nexus of the region. The existing subway station is combined with new programs such as a farmers’ market, supermarket, hotel, theater, offices and retail spaces. Together, these programs supplement existing ser vices making the area a highly urban commercial district. An additional 850 residential units are added to the area. The southern portion is an extension from Lehman college. Together with the public spaces on campus, the residence extends student activities beyond the school gates towards the nexus. The northern portion consists of additional housing for the neighborhood. Two schools are proposed in this area to accomodate the growing population. Finally a 216,000 sqft community farm will cover a third of the entire site. It promotes healthy and sustainable living in the form of local production of food and interaction between members of the community.
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PEDESTRIAN STREET Two major pedestrain streets, one connecting to Lehman College and the other to the residential area, lead the way to the nexus of the project.
PLAZA& FIELD Between the two pedestrian streets is the triangular lot containing the urban farm. It projects out, toward the reser voir and Harris Park.
BLOCKS The extension of existing streets around the site divides the superblock into more accessible units.
BUILDINGS Building footprints are generated according to the boundaries of the new blocks; semi-public courtyards are placed within them.
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PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
By using carefully designed pedestrian streets lined with rich programs and landscapes, the project focuses on creating an enjoyable pedestrian experience.
VEHICLE TRAFFIC
Motor vehicle circulation is limited to the outer boundaries of the site. This configuration still provides the various programs on site with necessary services without interfering with pedestrian traffic.
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04. elevated subway 05. public plaza 06. subway station
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Pedestrian walkways dispersed throughout green landscapes create walkable connections between the various destinations on site. In combination with the urban farm, they are ideal places for exercising, socializing and production.
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Since early civilizations, as cities were expanding to unprecedented densities, fire stations were created to ensure the safety of their citizens. While fire stations do ser ve their communities, the interactions are generally limited to emergencies. The association with extreme tension and fear isolates fire stations from the general population. Today, with improving construction techniques and fire prevention strategies, fire fighting is slowly becoming a diminishing portion of a fire station’s duties. This provides an opportunity for the station to interact with its community outside of emergencies. With the diminishing need for rescue operations, the fire station can assume new civic roles while remaining a reliable beacon within the community. In Evolving Station, the original station grows to encompass more programs. When the station first begins expansion, programs added will rely on resources traditionally found at fire stations. For instance, the original fire station gym is expanded; with the help of firefighter coaches, it encourages healthier lifestyles and promotes interactions within the community. Gradually, as the expansion continues, the programs will evolve as social demands change.
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Fire Station Individual Work Professor: Jen Maigret Site: Ann Arbor, MI Date: 09.2017-12.2017
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The project site is located in downtown Ann Arbor. It is surrounded by retail and office buildings. Immediately adjacent to the existing fire station is a handson museum geared towards children. Its proximity to other diverse programs make the location a prime site for implementing a new fire station that attempts to strengthen its connection to the community.
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The facade design utilizes wood and concrete to address the duality in programs.
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The grid system provides the underlying stucture to the project. It enables the building to undergo changes as the programs evolves over time. Concrete create a solemn volume for the institutional side of the fire station. Meanwhile, wood panels add warmth to the cozier community center side.
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APPARATUS
The apparatus is the soul of the fire station. The design is compact, fitting only four vehicles and necessar y equipments.
PUBLIC PLAZA
The public plaza is an outdoor space enclosed by a variety of progrmas such as the exhibition space, and cafe.
CONNECTIONS
The interior of the fire station is visually open to the public through large glazing facing the public plaza.
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01. north entrance 02. gym 03. cafe 04. stage 05. hands on museum 06. apparatus 07. south plaza
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An adjacency between the public plaza on the second floor and the fire fighters’ cafeteria create an opportunity for connection.
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This gym is primarily used by the general public. Fire fighters may also choose to exercise and coach here.
ON CALL AREA
A large corridor space directly above the apparatus is where firefighters can relax but maintain easy access to their equipments.
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The apparatus bay is linked to a number of other spaces within the building. On the ground floor, it faces onto a public plaze. Above, it is linked to the on-call area through a three-storey light well.
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This project aims to create inclusive student housing in downtown Buffalo. The project is organized around a series of spatial thresholds between private and public so that students can enjoy their own living and study spaces, while simultaneously benefiting from sharing and collaboration. In plan, the most private spaces form the perimeter of the building. They are open to shared spaces in the center. In section, the two stories on the ground level are accessible by the public, while the librar y on the 7th floor and the rooftop garden are accessible only to student residents. The material characteristics of the interior and exterior of the building are distinctly different. Site cast concrete walls are clad externally in pure white Corian. The abstract white contrasts with surrounding existing buildings, allowing the new building to become a fresh symbol of a new bustling center of life downtown. Inside the building, wood clad walls, floors and ceilings, together with panels of intensely saturated color, make a warm and lively atmosphere, which encourages social interaction.
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Mixed-use Student Housing Team: Jongmin Park Professor: Annette LeCuyer Site: Buffalo,NY Date: 09.2016-12.2016
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The population of Buffalo has decreased steadily since the 1960s due to declining industries and manufactures. However, the student population has increased over the years. The many colleges and universities in Buffalo boast a total of 63,700 students. These students are dispersed across the city; ver y few currently live downtown due to a lack of student housing. This proposal provides housing for 350 students, utilizing the vitality of student life to activate the city center.
Limited types of people
University at Buffalo 30,000 students
Buffalo State
Daemen College
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Medaille College
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UB Medical School D’ Youville College 2,900 students
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Millard Fillmore College 2,300 students
Bryant& Stratton College 520 students
Erie Community College 15,000 students
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Subway
Guranty Building
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Baseball Field
HSBC Building
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04. Taking out blocks
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06. Creating large socializing space and entrances.
07. Residential zones are sandwiched by three main programs.
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The mandate of the ground level is rather complex. It needs to be open to the public while meeting the security needs of residents. It also needs to contain amenities and ser vices for both residents and the general public.
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There are six different unit types, giving students choices that accomodate personal living and socializing preferences. The choices range from private single person units to more social living arrangements of six bedrooms in a unit. Each cluster of bedrooms shares 1-2 bathrooms and an inner lounge, which may be closed for private use or openned to shared spaces towards the center of the building. In addition to study bedrooms, family apartments are also provided; they are located on each floor at the east and west ends of the building.
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1. single br. unit 2. two br. unit 3. three br. unit 4. family br. unit 5. four br. unit 6. six br. unit
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ELEVATION
Pure white and abstract Corian is used as cladding to contrast with existing context, emphasizing the building’s role as the fresh symbol of a new bustling downtown center.
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There are four kinds of amenities and public programs on the residential floors based on different privacy levels: +Balconies(1-3 students) +Cluster inner lounges (1-6 students) +Shared dining / public lounges (3-20 students) +Exterior lounges (3-20 students) To encourage informal encounters among residents, circulation paths differ on each floor while an open staircase in the central atrium connect multiple floors.
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01. computer lab 02. exterior lounge 03. Library 04. public lounge 05. lecture room
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There are three structural elements in this project. The load bearing walls and transfer slabs function much like a "House of cards". The maximum span is 30 ft. When the span exceeds 30 ft, load bearing cables are applied.
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The aim of the project is to create an architecture headquater that ser ves as the icon of Allentown. Despite being a beacon that attracts attention from afar, the project also aims to integrate and interact with its immediate surroundings. The building consists of two parts: a glass box on top supported by an ephemeral base. By utilising one way mirrored glazing for the top portion of the building and cable supports for the bottom, the box appears to float above the open ground level. During the daytime the mirrored glazing reflects the bustling surroundings. Behind the mirrored glazing, punctures in the panels allow light to peek out from the windows at night, creating a checkered effect. During the day, these openings are hidden behind the reflective glazing. The effect at night is a speckled faรงade reminiscent of the starr y skies. The interior of the building consists of a combination of regular floors and mezzanines, all of which are connected by large staircases. These stairs are active spaces with areas designated for eating, reading, conversation and critiquing.
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Architecture Headquarter Individual Work Professor: Stephanie Cramer Site: Allentown, NY Date: 02.2016-05.2016
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The site is located in Allentown, Buffalo. At a large scale, the region is divided by the main street into two zones: residential and commercial. At a small scale, the site is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood; however, the adjacent Allen St is relatively busy with small businesses and retail stores. Based on site analysis, the goal of this project is to create an architecture headquarter that is iconic. At the city scale, it must attract people from afar, but it must also simultaneously respect the quiet nature of its immediate neighbourhood.
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The open ground level design create opportunities of interaction between members of the public and the office through various activities, such as work exhibitions, dining events and orientations.
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Core Steel frame Vertical chase Vertical chase Concrete beam Load bearing cables Foundation
The structure of the building is made up of a central core and two vertical chases that support steel frames (of the box) and concrete slabs. The cables visible in the lower parts of the faรงade tie together all the horizontal elements.
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The HVAC system is concentrated in the building in the two vertical chases. This brings the system to the basement mechanical room without interefering with the clean and organized language of the building interior.
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Mezzanine S ta i r
The spiral stairs ser ve as the main circulation of the building. The inclusion of mezzanines double the floor area availble for occupation while increasing visual connections. Since the stairs also contain various programs, together the combination of mezzanine and stairs add social and multifunctional spaces to the otherwise conventional office programs.
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The mountains are a place of retreat from the bustling noise of the city, an oasis away from streets and highrises. In the mountains, the ambience is different; the pace is slower, the atmosphere therapeutic. This is the Urban Mountainscape, a wellness center at reviving Buffalo. The complex consists of numerous hills surrounding a central plaza. Distributed among the hills are a supermarket, a gym, an aquatic center, and offices.Within th entire complex, visitors can access a variety of experiences. From the contained isolation in the “valleys” to the heightened view of the skyline from the “summits”, Urban Mountainscape provides visitors a retreat from the city within its three dimensional greenscape. Its urban location allows the city dwellers to easily integrate these precious interactions with nature into their lifestyles.
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Wellness Center Individual Work Professor: Miguel Guitart Site: Buffalo, NY Date: 09.2015-12.2015
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The project is located in the Buffalo suburbs, next to Summers Station. The site is in a predominantly car-oriented area with numerous empty lots. The project hopes to revive the area by creating a destination that emphasizes pedestrian experience in a natural setting.
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Conceptual Diagram
The continuity of mountain ranges provided the initial inspiration and insight to the challenges of integrating nature into a large urban site. Meanwhile, a model exploration of thresholds gave rise to different arrangements of inclined conditions that can isolate, enclose and separate spaces. Together, they inspired a series of spaces that are differentiated from the city through soft boundaries. As visitors walk into the complex, the city disappears behind the greenr y, the noise blocked by the hills.
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“Architecture is the constant fight between man and nature, the fight to overwhelm nature, to possess it. The first act of architecture is to put a stone on the ground. That act transforms a condition of nature into a condition of culture; it’s a holy act.”
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INDIRECT DIAGONAL
Indirect Diagonal is an explorative process, which through replication, analysis, extraction and translation attempts to find architectural opportunities within a series of exercises. From Palladio’s Villa Emo, a portion of his drawing is extracted and through a sequence of tessellations and geometric manipulations, a field drawing is created. Critical analysis of this complex image reveals spatial opportunities, which are then concretised in a wooden model. Within the model, pockets of spaces and moments are identified and implemented in the final design.
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Artist Residences Individual Work Professor: Virginia Melnyk Site: Fanzolo di Vedelago, Italy Date: 02.2015-05.2015
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Villa Emo is one of the many Palladian creations conceived by architect Andrea Palladio. It is a villa located in the Veneto region of northern Italy, near the village of Fanzolo di Vedelago and the Province of Treviso.
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Palladio’s two decades of experience in domestic architecture culminated in one of his most accomplished villas, Villa Emo. It has been praised for the simple mathematical relationships expressed in its proportions, both in the elevation and plan. Palladio used mathematics to create the ideal villa. These “harmonic proportions” were a formulation of Palladio’s design theor y. He believed that the beauty of architecture was not in the use of orders and ornamentation; architecture without ornamentation could still be delightful if proper proportions were utilized. The layout of the villa and its surrounding estate are strategically placed along the pre-existing roman grid plan. There is a long rectangular axis that runs across the estate in a north-south direction. The fields and tree groves were laid out and arranged along the long axis, as was the villa itself. The outer appearance of the villa is simple, showcasing rhythmic geometr y in its structure. The central building is framed by two symmetrical long wings. The lower colonnaded wings originally housed agricultural facilities, such as the granaries and cellars.
sources from: www.villaemo.org
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Base on the analysis of Villa Emo, a field drawing is developed by rotating, expanding, duplicating and shifting a partial plan of the villa. The drawing appears to be random, yet the relation to the original villa can still be felt.
The horizontal and vertical lines form a dense diagonal mass (even though no diagonal lines actually exsist), which inspired the indirect nature of the circulation in the final design.
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Indirect views and orthogonal circulations connecting diagonal points become a prominent feature in the project. Meanwhile, the contrast between the solid center galler y and its more ephemeral surrounding volumes is emhasized through scale and material applications.
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STONE | SEA YAC Competition Team: Mingyang Xia 08/2016
The lighthouse, existing beyond the purpose of a simple warning facility, is more importantly a landmark that mediates the interface between land and sea. Historically lighthouses have been symbols of dreams, adventures, salvation and myster y. The present challenge is to transform the lighthouse to accommodate tourism facilities without erasing its inherent symbolism. Contextualization, the use of local ecosystems and materials, is key in the design proposal.
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“S”IRCULAR BLT Competition 05.2015
“S”ircular, an architecture that wraps around two anchor points, takes advantage of the cur vilinear form to maximize the interaction between occupants and natural elements. The two anchor points are two plazas, one acting as the public entrance to the complex, and the other as the backyard for residents. Meanwhile, corridors connecting the rooms all face the plazas, adding an additional layer of visual connections.
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NEW GOTHIC Thesis seminar: Form exploration Team: Kurniati Kandiawan, Tyler Van Kirk 12/2018
The incorportation of digital tools in architecture has engendered various new explorations in form generation. Older styles of architecture can now be re-explored through different approaches to yield familiar yet new iterations. This project uses maya to intuitively reinterpret the fragile verticality of gothic architecture.
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SYNERGY Thess seminar: Neural network Team: Kurniati Kandiawan, Tyler Van Kirk 02/2019 In process
This project explores the potential role of artificial intelligence in architectural design. The first part employed neural network typologies to generate architectural spaces. Using Crow machine learning processes in Grasshopper, Kohonen grids are organized recursively following training vectors. The resulting points are then translated into volumes. The second part uses Google style transfer to generate new pastiche of materials by analysing existing material mappings. The image to the right shows a material is a combination of weathered metal and marble. The new material applied to the geometries generated by machine learning processes create a surreal architecture.
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SHOJI FLOWER Dynamic Facade Seminar Professor: Jinyoung Song 06/2017
This project was initially inspired by traditional Japanese shoji screens; the paper screens give texture to light. Combined with origami techniques, a poetic transformation is created. Rotating paper pinwheels delicately open and close to control light and vision. This dynamic facade is characterized by poetic aesthetics created through a low tech intervention.
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CLOUD RED Young Audience Competition Professor: Brian Carter 06/2017
Cloud Red pavilion consists of 441 balloons that behave like a cloud floating above a grid of cardboard tubes. The cloud can be reshaped by adjusting the string lengths. The motion of the balloons change the atmosphere and conditions underneath. The project is playful and acts as an interactive toy for ever yone.
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MATERIAL ARC_101 03.2014
Material studies of the metal wire revealed the conflicting facets of the medium. A rigid material connected through unyielding joints created the appearance of impermanence. The resulting form is visually more nebulous than solid. Qualities of density and haze precedes the inherent solidity of metal.
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THRESHOLD ARC_102 08/2014
This is a physical model exercise that combines numerous threshold conditions. The sequence of layers showcases the tectonics of sliding and overlapping frames. The views at various instances in the model transforms each time an element is moved.
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LOOK UP Professor: Cyrus Penarroyo 02/2018
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BETWEEN FRAMES Professor: Hans Tursack 02/2018
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TELE-PRINTING Professor: Jeff Stead 02/2018
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Photography is not just a record. It is an active method of obser ving, capturing and expressing the world around us. Using various tools at his disposal, the photographer, somewhat like the architect, can rebuild realities.
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Jing J. Zheng
I am Jing, the author of this portfolio book. I am a passionate designer who genuinely believes that through design, the world can become a better place. This is the main driving force behind most of my work. It is also why I am particularly critical of architectural work that lacks honest intentions and instead rely on pretty visuals to sell itself. I believe in meaningful work.
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I want to express my deep gratitude to Zhenhe, who disscussed and gave me feedback throughout the process of making this book. Thank you also to my mentors and colleagues who played a vital role in shaping my understanding of architecture, which has made me who I am today. Lastly, I would like to express an appreciation to all those who genuinely believe that architecture can be designed for the betterment of humanity and our environment. I hope that we can all continue to support each other in making this world a better place.
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