ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Yichun Xu 2015-2021 M.Arch Architecture
Yichun Xu Email: yichunxu97@outlook.com Phone: +1 (434)-328-0115
EDUCATION
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
08/2019-12/2021
Liverpool, UK
09/2017-06/2019
Master of Architecture, Path 2.5
University of Liverpool Bachelor of Arts with Honours Major: Architecture
Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
08/2015-06/2017
Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE in-PLACE Design
Baltimore, MD
Job title: intern Design and renovate the elevations of the shopping center in Mclean by making Sketchup models. Prepare the construction bid documents by AutoCAD of the project Banditos restaurants in Baltimore. Help and involve in various projects' presentations and communications with clients.
University of Virginia Diplomacy Lab
06/2021-08/2021
01/2021
Charlottesville, VA
Job title: extern Brainstorm a research project about investigating affordable housing and sustainable development in Kingston, Jamaica. Find related data and do the research of the basic living situation of Jamaica, Use GIS to do mappings and analyze the needs of the country.
HLW Ltd.
07/2017-08/2017
Shanghai, China
Job title: intern Role: preliminary study Involve in a project of Wuhan Daduhui. Make PowerPoints for conceptual presentations for clients. Make Sketchup models and draw elevations and sections in Auto-CAD.
Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd. Job title: intern Role: preliminary study Use Auto-CAD to add plants in urban roadway plans. Prepare bid documents.
ASSOCIATION AND ACTIVITIES AIESEC
International volunteer: taught local children English in Sri Lanka. Teach students from 10-30 years old to write and speak English. Help local teacher and design games to organize the class.
XJTLU Arts Training Centre Member: hold art activities. Organize XJTLU 2016 Spring Ball and found the sponsorship.
XJTLU Photographic Association Member, organize activities of taking pictures, buildings. Organize an activity to Tianping Mountain in Suzhou for photography.
Shanghai, China
07/2016-08/2016
06/2016-07/2016
02/2016-06/2016
09/2015-06/2016
SKILLS
Language: Mandarin (native), English (fluent) Software: Regular: Microsoft,
Architecture related: Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape, GIS, Video-editing: Premier Pro, After effect
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ICEBERG
Public Space/ New York, US/ Groupwork/ 2021
URBAN PLAYGROUND
Affordable housing/ NY, US/ Groupwork/ 2020
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ROTATION
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ART AND GREEN
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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKS
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Jazz club/ Liverpool, UK/ Studio work/ 2017
Student centre/ Suzhou, China/ Groupwork/ 2018
Library/ Chicago, IL, US/ Studio work/ 2020
Art center/ LA, CA, US/ Groupwork/ 2021
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ICEBERG Public Space Site: New York, US Size: 74,888 sqft Time: 08/2021-12/2021 Groupwork Yichun Xu: Diagrams, Exploded Axon, Plans, Section Perspective, Renders Chenxin Zhao: Landscape Strategies, Landscape Diagrams, Site Plan, Sections Kewei Li: 3D Modeling, Concept Diagrams, Renders
The tragedy behind this project believes that layer sectional condition is the best way to multiply open space in a context like Manhattan. This project addresses the lack of ground f loor open space in Manhattan by leaving the ground floor clear while also increasing the amenities that the park offers, through a strategy that multiplies the ground. Iceberg Strategy The strategy borrows the logic of the iceberg. So in order to clear groundwe are hiding most educational and recreational programs through subterranean spaces, and communal programs up through a tower. Then, all the programs are linked through a continuous circulation from the ground surface to underground and at the back up to the tower.
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The existing site condition shows the school has a weak connection to the recreational area, and the pool and other recreational programs are divided by hard fences. We place a tower so that people walking into the park can see the entire tower at its monumental scale. And also adding more openings as courtyards to enhance the relationship between the ground and the subterranean program.
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URBAN PLAYGROUND Affordable housing Site: Manhattanville, NY, US Size: 120,000 sqft Time: 08/2020-12/2020 Groupwork Yichun Xu: Anaylsis (half ), Axon, Site Plan, Plan, Facade, Urban Strategy Tim Victorio: Anaylsis (half), Diagram, 3D Model, Section Perspective, Render
This is an affordable housing project at the top of Manhattan. Our site is right beside the river, and there is an old, large bus depot stands in our site. Our goal is to break down the barriers that separate people and bring them together through the arts and recreation. Large gathering spaces can become a space to sell fresh produce, hold rallies or exhibitions or simply enjoy lunch. Cedric Price said it perfectly when thinking of the Fun Palace, “Choose what you want to do – or watch someone else doing it. Learn how to handle tools, paint, babies, machinery, or just listen to your favourite tune. Dance, talk or be lifted up to where you can see how other people make things work. Sit out over space with a drink and tune in to what’s happening elsewhere in the city. Try starting a riot or beginning a painting – or just lie back and stare at the sky.”
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Urban Strategy Our approach to this project started with a deep consideration and appreciation of the history and culture that makes Manhattanville Unique. This has always stemmed from the people and outf lows into the streets through artistic expression and creativity. Our building will become a point of outf low for the neighborhood and over time will fill the streets with art, music and dance. The building will become a canvas for local artists to express their creativity. The idea is that the spaces within and around this building are in constant evolution, changing with time and occupants. An art park at the entrance of the building will take local sculptors and artists and showcase their work for the neighborhood. The space under the viaduct will take on color, expression and cultural identity that weaves these streets within the fabric of Manhattanville. At First, we hope the art walk will lead people from our building to the West Harlem Piers, but soon thereafter spread and expand throughout the streets and neighborhoods creating a new experience at every turn.With this building, people have the option to take on many different experiences.
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MUSIC SPOT Jazz club Site: Liverpool, UK Size: 600 m2 Time: 02/2018-06/2018 Studio Work Tutor: Ronny, Ford
This project is located on Bold Street, which is the busiest street in Liverpool, UK. It connects the St. Luke's Church and the city centre. Shops and restaurants are distributed along the road. The site was a small plaza for people crossing and for some unprofessional musicians performing. It seems like a relief from the hustle and bustle of city life, which is the concept of the design. The facade is designed as clean as possible expect a gap in order to attract people. Jazz would be a cure medicine if people step in and feel the magic of music. The stage can be seen from the glass and the dramatic staircase will send people to the centre of the club directly. The crossing function is kept by leaving a small path in the gap.
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Function around the site Restaurant Bar Gallery Supermarket Bold Street
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Transparency The building put emphasis on the use of glass. The platform and the stage is separated by a glass, but people can watch and listen through it. There are glass both towards to Bold Street and Wood Street so that people can see the view of both popular and relatively quiet view from inside. Glass is also set on both sides of the avenue on the ground floor, so people who are not intended to come in can also see what is going on inside the classroom and some free space to provide reception to people. Additionally, the highlight of the building is the courtyard on the top of the stage. One function is to
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let natural light shoot to the stage directly to make the interior space brighter. The other function is to enable musicians who live or work on the second floor to see the status of the stage through the glass as well.
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SHUTTLE TUNNEL Student Centre Site: Suzhou, Jiangsu Size: 30000 m2 Time: 06/2018-08/2018 Groupwork Yichun Xu: Anaylsis (half), Site Plan, Axo Plan, Render
Zhuzhen Zhang: Anaylsis (half ), Section, Structure, Facade, Model making
This student centre is located in the campus of Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University. It is separated into three parts: Library, Activity centre and Teaching centre. An attracted-red tunnel connects them and twines inside the whole building. The main concept is from Suzhou's famous specialty ---traditional garden, which gives people the feeling of shuttling. In the tunnel, different functions and transmissions are set: the vertical part is for lifts; the oblique part is for slopes or dramatic staircases; the horizontal part is for linking bridges (some parts also set leisure seating and small functional rooms). Besides, In the middle of the three parts, there is a small plaza opens to 4 directions, so students can also shuttle from the plaza, just like the opening wall in the Suzhou traditional gardens. The material of the external wall is glass and shutter, to make sure the interior space receives enough natural lights but not exposed to the sunshine. A lot of level intersections and high ceilings are designed, to create a silent study atmosphere.
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Activity Room Exhibition Self-study Space Roof Garden
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Structure and View Point The material and structure system of the building is really modern. The steel columns and concrete slabs are well arranged. The glass exterior wall is well hidden behind the different angles of shutters. However, although the outlook of it is modern, the concept is traditional. The circulation becomes complicated because of the red tunnel. Before entering the building, seeing from the facade, students can see some of the red part already. They can choose to go into the library entrance, students centre entrance, teaching office entrance or go into the plaza directly. Looking up from the plaza, the twining red tunnel could be seen. One side of the tunnel is glass so that people can also see the courtyard when walking in the tunnel. In the middle of the plaza, apart from an art sculpture, there is also a small stage for small performances. There is a piano on it. A cafe is set at the ground floor of the activity centre part, so there are some chairs and tables next to the stage, so it is a great place for students and staff to relax, have some tea and enjoy the performances.
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ROTATION Library Site: Chicago, IL, US Size: 30000 m2 Time: 01/2020-05/2020 Studio work Tutor: Jeana Ripple
Chicago, located in Illinois, is a hub city in the Midwest of the United States, facing Lake Michigan in the east. Since its establishment i n 1 83 7 , a f t e r m o r e t h a n 1 0 0 ye a r s o f development, it has gradually become one of the most influential metropolises in the world. To build a library in Chicago, I wish it could contain the heavy city culture and feature in the building, and I also want it as a place to gather people (both residents and visitors), and provide them a comfortable study environment and open and good views. Thus, in this project, I try to make a connection to all the key elements in Chicago, city grids, river, goose island, and skyscrapers.
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Site
View to river
View to Goose island
Main entrance
Waterfront landscape
Closed space
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Entrance to riverside
Open space at the entrance
Model: View from the river
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Model: Concept of rotation
Model: Entrance from the bridge
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There are four floors in total. The main entrance is on the second floor, which is connected to the main road. A slope is provided for cars and people can also enter the building from the first floor. A landscape is designed along the river and a door is opened towards it, which makes a better relationship between the river and the building. The first two floors mainly contain some more private and small rooms, such as classrooms and offices. The upper two floors are large open reading space and stacks, with a better city view. Each floor has a void. Double height space usually makes a space seems opener. The material for the external walls is stone cladding. It could show the sense of heaviness of the city culture I want to express. The interior mainly uses concrete to create a quieter and more serious atmosphere. Besides, steel frame structure is also applied.
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Chicago grid is one special feature of this city and the Chicago River go through the city and breaks the grids. The river originates from Lake Michigan. It flows through the center of Chicago, the Loop District. The Chicago River gave birth to the city of Chicago, which connects the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River system. Apart from the river, after the Fire in 1871, Chicago was quickly rebuilt and soon resumed growth. During the reconstruction period, the world’s first steel-framed skyscraper was produced here, which started Chicago’s continuously innovative urban buildings to gain a worldwide reputation. The site is along the river and close to the goose island. The basic shape comes from the winding river edge. Different views towards to different directions form from these kind of dramatic shapes (towards to goose island, to the other side of the river, to the skyscrapers far behind, and to the other side of the road).
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ART AND GREEN Art school Site: LA, CA, US Size: 19,500 sqft Time: 02/21-05/21 Groupwork Yichun Xu: Mapping, Site Analysis, Site Plan, Plans, Sections, Structural Section,Elevations, Urban Strategy, Exploded Axon Christine Nguyen:, Timeline Diagrams, 3D Model, Construction details, Renders Tutor: Ines Martin Robles
With a focus on the arts and Mariachi Plaza, our site analysis began by analyzing the lack of green and public spaces. Schools are spread out and recreation centers are lackingcreating a need for more public spaces in the area. Mariachi Plaza is the heart of Boyle Heights and an important gathering space. The intent of this building is to act as an addition to Mariachi Plaza, ref lecting the vibrant music and arts that define it. The building is accessible to the people of Boyle Heights at the ground floor and invites visitors to view art from the street level and within. The design is driven by surrounding artwork and playfulness created by the vivid colors of the neighborhood.
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Our analysis shows that by bridging this gap a n d c re a t i n g a n a r t ce n te r t h a t fo c u s e s o n green spaces, leisure, and art, we are able to draw more people to the site and facilitate circulation through the neighborhood. Our building features an open ground f loor that connects directly to Mariachi Plaza. The neighborhood lacks public parks, driving our design to provide additional greenery at the ground, within the building, and on the facade. The main feature of the building is the vertical wood facade that creates a unique space that is between indoor and outdoor. By creating smaller volumes and aggregating them, we are able to create varied spaces without compromising the scale of the neighborhood.
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1. Storage 2. Office 3. Bathroom 4. Mech 5. Library 6. Market 7. Lobbry 8. Meeting room 9. Community space 10. Ceramics area 11. Glazing section 12. Clay section 13. Shelves 14. Kiln room 15. Mural area 16. Preservation lab 17. Textile area 18. Dyeing 19. Knitting space 20. Looms 21. Spinning wheels 22. Exhibition 23. Dining area 24. Seminar room
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Exhibition
Elevation | West
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Ceramics area
Solid wall
Glass and panels
Wood slats
Vine
Exploded Axon
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Roof 82'-7" 22
D1
Seventh F.F. 71'-0" 22
Sixth F.F. 59'-6"
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Fifth F.F. 48'-0" 17
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Fourth F.F. 36'-6" 15
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Scale: 1/2”=1’-0”
Exploded Axon
HSS Column Steel brace frame
Steel wide flange beam (primary) Steel beam joist (secondary)
Curtain wall Metal panel
HSS Column
Glazing Concrete slab Composite steel deck Ceiling hanger Acoustic tile ceiling
Steel angle
Concrete footing GWB furring wall Concrete foundation wall
Coummnity space
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D2: D2:Roof Roof
D1: D1: Slab Slab || Curtain Curtain wall wall D1: D1:Slab Slab||Curtain Curtainwall wall Concrete Concreteslab slab
Concreteslab slab Concrete
Reinforcing Reinforcingmesh mesh
Reinforcingmesh mesh Reinforcing
Steel Steeldecking decking
Steeldecking decking Steel
Steel SteelI-beam I-beam
SteelI-beam I-beam Steel
Ceiling Ceilingfinish finish
Ceilingfinish finish Ceiling
Built-up Built-upbituminous bituminousroofing roofing
Built-upbituminous bituminousroofing roofing Built-up
Drainage Drainagematerial material
Drainagematerial material Drainage
Waterproofing Waterproofing Thermal Thermalinsulation insulation
Waterproofing Waterproofing Thermalinsulation insulation Thermal
Steel Steeldecking decking
Steeldecking decking Steel
Aluminum Aluminumglass glassframe frame
Aluminumglass glassframe frame Aluminum
Aluminum Aluminumintermediate intermediate connection connectionassembly assembly
Aluminumintermediate intermediate Aluminum connectionassembly assembly connection
Double Doubleglazed glazedglass glass
Steel SteelI-beam I-beam
SteelI-beam I-beam Steel
Ceiling Ceilingfinish finish
Ceilingfinish finish Ceiling
D2: Roof Roof D2: Sheet-metal Sheet-metalparapet parapetcap cap sloped slopedto todrain drainroof roofside side
Sheet-metalparapet parapetcap cap Sheet-metal slopedto todrain drainroof roofside side sloped
Wood Woodslat slat
Woodslat slat Wood
Wall Wallassembly assembly Air Airgap gap
Wallassembly assembly Wall Airgap gap Air
Steel Steelbolt bolt
Steelbolt bolt Steel
Waterproofing Waterproofing
Waterproofing Waterproofing
6” 6”Batt Battthermal thermalinsulation insulation Aluminum Aluminumglass glassframe frame
6”Batt Battthermal thermalinsulation insulation 6” Aluminumglass glassframe frame Aluminum
Double Doubleglazed glazedglass glass
Doubleglazed glazedglass glass Double
Doubleglazed glazedglass glass Double
Axon + Section (with framing)
Scale Scale1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0”
Scale 1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0” Scale
Scale Scale1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0”
Scale 1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0” Scale
D3: D3:Garden Gardenroof roof
D3: Garden Garden roof roof D3:
D4: D4:Foundation Foundation
D4: Foundation Foundation D4: Exterior Exteriorwall wallfinish finish
Vegetaion Vegetaion
Floor Floorfinish finish Thermal Thermalinsulation insulation
Floorfinish finish Floor Thermalinsulation insulation Thermal
Waterproof Waterproofmembrane membrane
Waterproofmembrane membrane Waterproof
Steel Steeldecking decking
Steeldecking decking Steel
Concrete Concrete
Concrete Concrete
Gravel Gravel
Gravel Gravel
Exteriorwall wallfinish finish Exterior
Air Airgap gap
Airgap gap Air
Concrete Concrete
Concrete Concrete
Waterproofing Waterproofing
Waterproofing Waterproofing
6” 6”Batt Battthermal thermal insulation insulation
6”Batt Battthermal thermal 6” insulation insulation
Interior Interiorwall wallfinish finish
Interiorwall wallfinish finish Interior
#4 #4Dowel Dowel16”O.C. 16”O.C.
#4Dowel Dowel16”O.C. 16”O.C. #4
66Mil Milpolythylene polythylene capillary capillarybreak break Anchor Anchorbolt bolt
Axo+Section (With framing)
Milpolythylene polythylene 66Mil capillarybreak break capillary Anchorbolt bolt Anchor
Vegetaion Vegetaion
Filter Filterlayer layer
Filterlayer layer Filter
Drainage Drainagematerial material
Drainagematerial material Drainage
Protective Protectivelayer layer
Protectivelayer layer Protective
Thermal Thermalinsulation insulation
Thermalinsulation insulation Thermal
Waterproofing Waterproofingmembrane membrane
Waterproofingmembrane membrane Waterproofing
Steel Steeldecking decking
Steeldecking decking Steel
Concrete Concretefooting footing
Concretefooting footing Concrete
Axon + Section (with framing)
Scale Scale1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0”
Scale 1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0” Scale
Scale Scale1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0”
Framing and Bracing
Framing
Scale 1”=1’-0” 1”=1’-0” Scale
Elevation | South
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Dali, China 2017
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Siem Reap, Cambodia 2017
Doha, State of Qatar 2018
Dali, Siem Reap and Doha all have architectures with their own speciaties. From the windows of the buildings, we can see the different beliefs and cultures. In Dali, where gathers national minority in China and the wood buildings with circle windows show their traditional customs. In Siem Reap, the esteem to Buddhism can be expressed clearly from the weathered sculptured architectures. In Doha, the strongly impressive windows show the Islamic culture and their sincerity.
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