Selected Works 2023-2024
JAEWON KIM
JAEWON KIM
01. KENSINGTON GARDENS
Landscape Proposal of the Future Kensington Gardens to Protect Flash Flood
02. THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA HOSPICE
Finalisted at Buildner Architecture Competition
03. ANTIPODE STATION
Future Hyperloop Station for an Earth-Piercing Transit System 4-13 14-19 20-23
KENSINGTON GARDENS
ARC363: Landscape Architecture Studio III - University of Toronto
Instructor: Behnaz Assadi
Date Completed: September-December 2024
Site: Kensington Gardens, London, UK
Work: Individual
Perspective Proposal Drawing
The project aims to restore Kensington Gardens’ ecology by addressing soil contamination and climate-induced drought and flooding. WWII bombings and urbanization have degraded the soil and disrupted biodiversity, increasing the risk of worsening droughts and flash floods. In 2022, London experienced extreme weather, and by 2050, more areas will face frequent drought and flooding. This proposal removes contaminated soil and introduces drainage channels to slow runoff into the Thames. The design preserves mature trees, incorporates walkways to reduce human impact, and supports seasonal plant growth in dry conditions. The project aims for a more resilient and sustainable future for Kensington Gardens by mitigating flooding and restoring the soil.
Areas of London Expected to be Regularly Flooded by 2030 and 2050
During the World War II in Kensington Gardens (1940-1943)
During World War II, London was heavily bombed by Germany during the Blitz (1940–1941). Kensington Gardens, used for the Dig for Victory campaign, was affected by these bombings, causing environmental impacts such as soil contamination from heavy metals.
Many areas in England, including London, have been declared drought areas or are at risk of becoming drought-prone regions. Drought disrupts soil fertility, increases erosion, and causes habitat loss, negatively impacting soil health and biodiversity.
The diagram illustrates flow capacity utilization in 2050, highlighting the growing pressure of flash floods near the Thames River. These events may overwhelm natural systems and cause habitat destruction, soil erosion, and water contamination.
Soil particles are closely packed, leaving tiny spaces between them, known as pores. In dry conditions, these pores are filled with air, but during rainfall, they fill with water. When heavy rain occurs and the soil can no longer absorb the water due to lack of space, it overflows onto the surface. This overflow phenomenon becomes more severe after a drought. Under normal conditions, soil acts like a sponge, efficiently absorbing water because of its loose structure, allowing for proper infiltration. However, during droughts, the lack of moisture causes the soil to compact, making it harder for water to penetrate. As the soil dries, it can form a surface crust, preventing water absorption and causing runoff.
The Composition of Soil and the Process of Soil Transitioning from Unsaturated to Saturated
Proposal Design of the Kensington Gardens in 2050
THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA HOSPICE
Buildner Architecture Competition Award: Shortlist
Date Completed July 2024
Site: Musulmok, Dolsan Island, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Work: Individual
The project focuses on helping patients find dignity and meaning in their final moments, inspired by The Old Man and the Sea. It aims to enhance life quality, preserving human worth. Hospice is about finding purpose, not just confronting death. Patients can engage in activities like watching soccer, fishing, and enjoying the spa, supporting each other. Through these experiences, hope and love become central, allowing patients to reflect on their impact and love, finding peace in their final days.
Before 1966
The Musulmok pasture site in Yeosu was a natural coastal area consisting of tidal flats and shoreline. It was traditionally used for fishing activities and served as a vital livelihood source for local residents due to its rich marine ecosystem.
In 1966
After the reclamation project was approved in 1966, plans for landfills and development for a ranch were made, but only the embankment construction was carried out.
Present
However, over a span of 17 years, only embankment construction took place, which was completed in 1983. Subsequently, the site passed an inspection as “pastureland,” but it was never used as an actual pasture. As a result, the land has been left unused for over 40 years.
Section Drawing
1.Entrance 2.Fishing Area
Hallway
Rooms
Nurse’s Room
Reception
Chess Area
Kitchen
Outdoor Cinema
Spa
Dining Room
Yoga Room
Chapel
Rooms
Gathering Room
Human existence is fleeting, destined to be "destroyed" in some form. However, this does not mean that the essence of what each person brings to their life is also destroyed. Ernest Hemingway expressed that "Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated." Our physical bodies will eventually cease to exist, but if we strive with determination and fight for a better life and deeper meaning, like the old man in the novel, there is no spiritual defeat. In this journey, we discover the true meaning and hope in life. The old man teaches us to live passionately, and even when we are tired, to never give up.
1. Hallway Accessibility
2. Residential Area
Interior View of Spa and Outdoor Cinema
ANTIPODE HYPERLOOP STATION
ARC280: Modeling and Fabrication in Design
Instructor: Nicholas Steven Hoban
Date Completed: 2023
Site: Global, Universal Model of Hyperloop Stations
Work: Individual
Design Variations for Hyperloop Station
The project, Antipode Hyperloop Station, is a parametric building using Grasshopper, envisioned as the future station for a Hyperloop train that travels through the Earth to connect distant parts of countries. Inspired by films like The Core and Total Recall, the project explores large-scale underground transport concepts. The station is engineered to handle extreme speeds and structural demands, ensuring seamless and efficient passenger movement.
In Total Recall, a massive tunnel-like elevator system called The Fall pierces through the Earth’s core, enabling daily worker commutes to the United Federation of Britain (UFB). Similarly, the Antipode Hyperloop Station envisions a transportation system by travelling through the Earth. To ensure seamless movement, I explored 20 parametric variations and concluded that a U-shaped form was the most efficient and structurally viable solution.
Site and Area
The Antipode Hyperloop station to be built in Toronto has been decided to be located at the Varsity site next to Devonshire Place at the University of Toronto. Each square is 900 m².
Hyperloop Elavator Construction
A Hyperloop train passes through an elevator. One side serves as the arrival platform going up, while the other side functions as the departure platform going down.
The Antipode Countries diagram illustrates the connection between major cities worldwide that are positioned at antipodal points. A total of 64 cities were selected: 30 in Asia, 3 in Oceania, 12 in North America, 9 in South America, 26 in Europe, and 10 in Africa. The selection includes not only perfectly antipodal locations but also major cities with a time difference of over eight hours. A total of 172 opposing points have been connected, opening 86 routes for the Hyperloop.
In Grasshopper, constructing the Antipode Hyperloop Station begins with defining two square areas, which serve as the foundation for massive columns that extend deep into the Earth. Once the columns are in place, an elevator is integrated, followed by additional supporting pillars and floors. The building’s unique curved design plays a crucial role in ensuring the elevator aligns precisely at the same location for both arrival and departure, optimizing passenger movement and structural efficiency.
Foundation Construction
Each square of the site is carefully excavated to a significant depth, allowing for the construction of a solid foundation to ensure the stability, strength, and durability.
Flooring and Exterior Construction
An exterior structure enclosing the elevator and Slab layers was built to provide protection from wind and sunlight. Each level features amenities located beneath the gate.
Core Structure Construction
Columns are erected on the foundation completed at the center of the square sites to support two 170 meters tall buildings forming the main core structure.
Twist the Building for Möbius Track
The building was twisted 45 degrees for the Möbius Track, designed so that the departure and arrival points align at the same location, creating a continuous, unified circulation loop.
Antipodal Cities Connection Diagram
Selected Works 2023-2024
JAEWON KIM