HyeYoon Ahn Portfolio ‘17
Personal Info. Name/Surname HyeYoon Ahn Address 12 Yonge St., Unit 503 Toronto, ON, Canada, M5E1Z9 Phone 647-228-9420 E-Mail hyeyoon.ahn@mail.utoronto.ca hyeyoonahn@gmail.com Nationality Republic of Korea Birth Date 4th Feb. 1995 Gender Male Student of Architecture
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Contents A. Academic 01 Breaking the Fourth Wall Spatial Speculation
02 Morphosis
Mutation and Transformation
03 3 Parallel Arch. – Trinity Bellwoods Community Center Form and Tectonic
04 Liberty Village Audio Library ARC314 - Design Studio IV
B. Personal Works a. Edmonton Infill Competition b. President Study: Seattle Public Library c. Photoshop d. Castle Model
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University of Toronto (Honours Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies)
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A. Academic
01 Breaking the Fourth Wall
Setting perspective through Spatial Speculation
The course – ARC201, How to design almost Nothing – is an introduction to the architectural design process, using various representational strategies and conventions to examine spatial relationships and the qualities that define space itself. It provides an insight in development of technical skills and conceptual thinking. However, paradoxically, “nothing” means removing from the design input issues of cultural aesthetics, social systems, environmental ecology, formalism, and narrative. The given rule for this exercise was to create plausible space and forms on a 16x16 meter platform with 2-meter gap limit between each load bearing columns. I tackled this problem by combining space and void created upon different frameworks with continuous circulation. As I believe no objects in the universe can exists as a single object with no contextual connection, it is important to take environmental factors of an object into account, in order to create a “true architecture”. Therefore, the grid/framework here represents the abstract system of architectural context in the real world, including cultural, social, or political context, etc. whereas shapes highlighted on the frame represent object, building and architecture. However, by overlaying and combining set of shapes, I was able to create a “community” upon three different frameworks which creates abstract narrative. In this regard, this exercise examines the epitome of architecture and its juxtaposing elements, such as space and void, interior and exterior, object and context.
Course: ARC201 – How to Design Almost Nothing Date: November, 2014 Type: Spatial Speculation Programs: Conceptual Gallery Space
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Physical Model
Breaking the Foruth Wall
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Spatial Exploration
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Parti Diagram
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Isometric View
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Mass & Void
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Light Study
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02 Morphosis
Mutation and Transformation with Probability
Similar to the previous project, this formal exercise explores the possibility of creating architecture without any given context. Series of enclosures is designed with the help of the first project’s logic as a theme to structure the design rationale, geometry and procedure. The given boundary is 12x16x16 meter where highest point from the ground shouldn’t exceed 12m. The concept behind the approach was to create parametric system that allows to tweak the variables for different outcomes. However, based on specific added rules, I narrowed down the possibility of morphisms to most optimal spacious form. The basic procedure is as followed: First variable was set with three perfect square rotated 30-degree from a pivotal point. Next, the parameter of the variable is set by altering the middle square’s corner angle in 15-degree interval to create different spatial condition. The second and third variable is created by scaling down the first variable with 3:2:1 ratio. Next based on a vertical pivotal line of the bottom corner of the first variable, other two variables are rotated with 15, 30, and 60-degree intervals which gave me 14 possible forms to work with. However, for optimal spacious interior condition, I chose one of the possibility in the 30-degree rotation. Next step was to add a circulation. To follow the theme, number of circulation are explored as a chance of variable. In this case, three stairways that correlates to different shapes are applied on the chosen form to seek best circulation. However, at the end square shape staircase was the best in To sum up, despite the additional rules that were composed along the process were based on my personal preference, the variables and parametric system itself is flawless. This then raises a question whether fundamental relation between architecture and the choices made by the architects are inseparable? Does that mean autonomous architecture isn’t possible? Can architecture truly exist without any context.
Course: ARC201 – How to Design Almost Nothing Date: November, 2014 Type: Formal Exploration Programs: Conceptual Gallery Space
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Section Model
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Mutation & Rescaling
Adding Rules
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Setting parameter for three variables
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Right Optimal Mass for creating Space
Optimal selection from each rotation
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Extension
Creating Platform
Mass Model
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Selected Morphosis in given boundary
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Three options for Circulation
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Best Choice
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Selected Morphosis with best Circulation
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Physical Model Close-up
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Second Floor Plan
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03 3 Parallel Arch. – Trinity Bellwoods Community Center Form and Tectonic Exploration
The project proposes development of a new Trinity Bellwoods Community Center within the perimeters of the Trinity Bellwoods Park where continuous flow of circulation from exterior to interior, or vice versa, provides unique spatial experience that enriches recreational usage for the neighborhood. Moreover, the objective of this course was to build abstract principles observed and synthesized from the precedent analysis and moves towards the development of a comprehensive architectural design project that take explicit positions vis-à-vis more abstract disciplinary questions such as representation, autonomy, context, culture amongst others. My precedent study was based on Bordeaux house by Rem Koolhaas and it was apparent to me that each floors were schemed with different themes that contain particular type of programs and it further enriched the experience through use of three different circulation path: linear stairs, spiral stairs, and elevating platform. This achieved interactive circulation that response to the choice of the path you take. To some extent, I have incorporated this idea of “different world” effect – or I like to call it parallel universe – however instead of categorizing by programs, I themed each floors with three different type of circulations:
1. Smooth/conventional path – Ground Floor 2. Gridded/formal path – Second Floor 3. Off-grid/surreal path – Third Floor
These universes achieve similar effect as Bordeaux house creates through movement. Furthermore, the program layouts and its category correlate to these three different “world”. However, I took a step further by applying additional layer of juxtaposition through intimate spaces and void to blur the boundary between the interior and the exterior. This idea was inspired from Serpentine Pavilion by SANAA.
Course: ARC313 – Design Studo III Date: February, 2016 Type: Community Center Programs: Recreational, Mixed-use
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Site Plan
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Parti Diagram
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Walking Path
Mini-City
Basic Plan
Work Outs
Ground Floor
Work Outs
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Defining Program and Circulation for each floor Third Floor
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Parti Diagram
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Planview of the Physical Model
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Axo & Isometric View
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Planview of the Physical Model
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Combination of program and walking path
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Concept Model for circulation
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3D Model with topography
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Rhino Rendering
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max. height: 9M
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SECTION AA
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SECTION BB Section AA
Section view of the Neighborhood
Primary Program 1. Reception with Waiting area 2. Swimming pool 3. Multipurpose Gymnasium 4. Weight Room 5. Multi-purpose/Yoga Room 6. Meeting Room 7. Skate and Racquet Rental
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Extra Program A. Art Gallery B. Stage C. Patio D. Balcony
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8. Changing Room with Lockers 9. Bathroom + Shower 10. Bathroom 11. Communal Kitchen 12. Office 13. Staff Lunch Room
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ARC 313 | PART 2 | SITE SECTIONS Ground Floor
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Community Center Floor plan
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Ground Floor Rendering
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ST. MATHIAS PL.
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GORE VALE AVE.
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Section view of the Neighborhood
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Seciton views
ARC 313 | PART 2 | SITE SECTIONS
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Third Floor Rendering
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Liberty Village Audio Library Form and Tectonic Exploration
This project critically questions the fundamental idea of a conventional library and proposes an alternative perspective that re-arrange and redefine programmatic structure and tectonic of the traditional library. Library is often referred as an archive, a building or room containing collection of books, periodicals, and other documents. In present days, library also provides spaces for discussion, meeting, and even food courts. However, majority of people would still think library as a place where books are stored. With the technological advancement, it is now possible to record and store audio like a catalogue where the boundary between abstract idea of audiobook and paper book narrows. Based on this speculation, I believe future library shouldn’t only be bound as a space for storing books but as an archive of information and place where you share ideas. The site is located on the east and west sides of the Strachan overpass above the train tracks leading into downtown Toronto and merging at Garrison Point. The programmatic elements are broken down into public and administrative zone. The most important programs for this project are the discussion courtyard, amphitheatre, spiral archive space, study room, and listening room. Among those specific programs, three main open courtyards are embedded that act as nodes of circulation to encourage visitors to gather and interact with each other. On top of that, three main circulations are interconnected to each other throughout the space to provide continuous experience. In addition, forms directly reflect to the given grid and boundary yet it is also a response to its environments, including noises from the street, population of the neighborhood, and scenery views from the higher floor.
Course: ARC314 – Design Studo IV Date: July, 2016 Type: Community Library Programs: Infrastructure/Community Library
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Site Plan
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Conventional Drawings Third Floor PLan
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Section View A
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Listening Room
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Second Floor
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Section Render
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Third Floor
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Ampitheatre
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Physical Model on Liberty Village
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B. Personal Works
a. Edmonton Rowhouse
Collaborated with Raymond K. and Raymond H.
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Entrance Render
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Backyard Render
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Living room view towards Kitchen
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Plan views
Basement
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Second Floor
Master Bedroom
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Parti Diagram
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Second Floor Render
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Interior Render from Kitchen view
West Elevation
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Back view
Top View
Front view
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East Elevation
East Section Front Section
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Elevtaion and Section
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c. Photoshop
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Base ImageAhn.HyeYoon_Project2_Base Credits: James ChengImage
Base Image Credits: James Cheng
Ahn.HyeYoon_Project2_Iteration 2
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Base Image Credits: James Cheng
Ahn.HyeYoon_Project2_Final Image
Base Image Credits: James Cheng
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Base Image Credits: James Cheng
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d. Castle Model
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CAD Model
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Physical Model
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Close Up
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ARCHITECTURE