Portfolio Chia-Liang Kevin Lu
Statement Agnes Martin Painting Living Space
Fall
2014
Joseph Mashburn
The Prism - Outpatient Surgical Center
Spring
2014
Kevin Story
KIPP School Fall 2013 Geoffrey Brune The FogBox - YMCA Spring 2013 William Truitt ArtPlace Fall 2012 Gary Machicek Houston Visitor and Information Center
Spring
2012
Gregory Marinic
Ambiguity / Clarity Matrix
Spring
2012
Gregory Marinic
Nature Exploration Center
Fall
2010
Laszlo Pallagi
Free Lance Works Since 2012 Various Clients
CONTENT
ArtPlace
STATEMENT
As I view Architecture as not merely a container with people and air, there are more to this space formed through volumes from the greater city scale down to bounding elements of surrounding site, where possible connections one architecture component can reach out to another, through light and view. Experiment in seeking connection with indoor and outdoor, for volumes begin to communicate from inside out with different approaches, Art Place was an attempt to break the barrier between the surrounding to the interior considering context being museum district and pedestrian friendly on Main St., Houston. Spaces are able to breathe through the views from the interior space to the exterior or/and the other way around. With main theater turned transparent to open up interior void, exterior theater sharing the program to public, and outdoor theater on building perforated skin envelope that transformed the view of the building to approacher’s from solid to open. Translucency forming a barrier for view yet implying an extension of space in connection of light, an interval between space buffering into the San Francisco’s Sea fog, and nice 55 degree average weather, where one would question if it is better to be outside with nature over indoor with YMCA. Imagining an interstitial Space, a way out of containment, a breakthrough of single enclosure to greater experiencing volume s by overlapping with outdoor when it is foggy, and everything seems to be floating. Approaching to the YMCA in experience of light floating in air swimming with swimmers from the refraction of pool and storing heat, diffusion of channel glass provides passive heating and controlled light, buffering sun light from the edge of curved roof seems floating by itself, and clear curtain wall infinitely projecting NE towards San Francisco Bay. The desired space seems not out there but in the air.
SPRING 2015
STRETCH In the High Island Oil Field, February; Morning After Passage of a Cold Front 1990 painting by Rackstraw Downes. To be part of the sky, horizon, prairie... To be elevated, and receive flatness of infinite horizon, in a graduate ,ammer of risen terrain... To be reflected and cast back surrounding, and aware of time being in the space... High Island, TX
Agnes Martin Painting Living Space
Planar Extension To be PULLED away from the urban context, be grounded and be moved, Into the extension of space experiencing light as medium, on the building canvas. Housing two paintings by Agnes Martin that demand space and filtered day light. HOUSTON, TX
FALL 2014
Agnes Martin Painting Living Space
Entry
FALL 2014
“Leaves“
Agnes Martin Painting Living Space
“The Sea“
FALL 2014
Courtyard
Agnes Martin Painting Living Space
Master bath toward louver casting shadow
FALL 2014
Prism Outpatient Surgical center HOUSTON, TX
The Prism - Outpatient Surgical Center
SPRING 2014
Prism court yard, healing color
The Prism - Outpatient Surgical Center
Stage 2 patient lounge area
SPRING 2014
Site Plan
The Prism - Outpatient Surgical Center
1F Plan
2F Plan
SPRING 2014
KIPP SCHOOL HOUSTON
KIPP School
FALL 2013
KIPP School
Main Entry
Art Class
FALL 2013
Advantage over a glass system include:
Advantage over Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) Systems:
No interior or exterior shading devices needed (if certain options are chosen) Light weight, high strength, requires less structure
Greater light transmission possible Long lengths (up to 39 ft) with fewer joints, eliminate leakage
Faster installation Cuts easily for unique shapes Lower U-value (higher R-value) Color options for exceptional aesthetics 100 percent recyclable material contributes to LEED points Greater impact resistance Available in long lengths...eliminates leak-prone joint
Thermal Dynamic
Polycarbonate expands and contracts thermally more than most materials (about seven times as much as glass or steel and about three times as much as aluminum). It even moves with the temPCSS can amount to 1/8-in. per 3 ft per 100-degree temperature change. Engineered framing and clip designs can also eliminate sounds caused by the expansion or contraction of PCSS panels. Self-ignition temperature >842° F (450° C)
Field curving possible (cold curving) More modern appearance
Polycarbonate can contribute to LEED® points in Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation in Design categories. The bases for points are: 100 percent recyclable material. Provide large horizontal and vertical expanses of daylighting. Panels are lightweight and require less structural support. Reduced transportation costs.
Daylighting
Sky light with Polycarbonate
Soft, even daylighting can be achieved through opal or frosted polycarbonate. Studies have found that access to daylight enhances well being and quality of life. Daylighting is also linked to improved learning, Students with the most daylighting in their classrooms progress faster on math (20 percent) and reading tests (26 percent) than those with the least light in their classrooms.
Decomposition occurs at approximately 715° F (380° C) All meets IBC criteria.
KIPP School
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Resiliency , particularly in places where you may do a lot of standing, like the kitchen for example. Durable Anti-Bacterial more prone to bacteria such as the kitchen and bathroom. Anti-Static property also helps make the linoleum easier to clean since dust won't be "magnetically" attached to the surface from a static charge (just recall how your television screen attracts dust). arts and crafts glue guns, curling irons and similar items. Doesn't Burn Color Goes Through The Material ill still be the same color as the top surface, minimizing the visual impact of wear and tear. Repairable - small cuts and gouges can be repaired using a spare piece of linoleum, sanded into a powder and mixed with glue and sealed. Larger damage can be patched although this is best left to a professional. part. Issues involving embodied energy costs (like transportation) can be a concern however (see the Drawbacks section below). Mostly A Green Product Choice
Drawbacks Temporary Smell - new linoleum has a distinct smell due to the linseed oil content. The smell will dissipate over time. Professional Installation Is Recommended - professional installers understand how to work with the material, including minimizing and sealing the seams so that you get the best installation possible. Linoleum sheet needs to be glued down and it will expand and contract in contact with the glue. Understanding how to work with both the material and the tools is something the average do-it-yourself handy person might be lacking. Needs To Be Sealed - linoleum is porous and should be sealed and periodically re-sealed to prevent long-term damage from standing water and stains. However most of today's linoleum products come with a factory-applied sealer so this might not be necessary depending on the product you choose. or swatches, make sure they've 've adjusted. rica as something to facEmbodied Energy - embodied energy involves the resources required to manufacture a product and get it to market or where it will ultimately be tored into the 'green-ness' equation. The longer life cycle of linoleum combined with its lower end-of-cycle environmental impact (i.e. biodegradable/recyclable) may mitigate some of the embodied energy concerns however. the moisture that can be emitted by the concrete. Some manufacturers require that moisture levels be below a certain threshold as Installation Over Concrete Is Conditional measured by a moisture test. Understanding the manufacturer's recommendations and the warranty implications in these situations is important.
Use
It is highly durable, non-toxic, anti-microbial and easy to maintain for the school. the sheet goods is that cut patterns into them or use predesigned water-jet borders to add some real uniqueness to the design. Almost every school you enter today has a cafeteria or multipurpose room that functions as an eating area. The eating area is usually equipped with cafeteria tables that have attached seating. These tables are large, can weigh several hundred pounds,
suring the visual integration of all the interior spaces of the building. This way, we have grouped classrooms and teaching spaces on the basis of school functionality
Computer Room
Teacher Prep.
Administration
Lobby
Language Class
FALL 2013
Science hallway with educational garden
KIPP School
Educational garden
FALL 2013
Cafe-gym-autorium
KIPP School
Cafe-gym-autorium
FALL 2013
YMCA
San Francisco, CA
The FogBox- YMCA
Activity Diagram 3F
2F
1F
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Plans
SPRING 2013
YMCA Section Perspective Raised floor system integrated with waffle slab in the gym floor HVAC air supply in circulation with trombe wall on the left, passively heating from south sunlight, through channel glass. U glass, controlled sunlight and shade south with horizontal layout, but shades vertical on the west glare portion
The FogBox- YMCA
Design Intention: A YMCA in the basin, where a buffer zone of nature and man made environment been negotiate with city growing denser and further housing been built near open green space and animal refugee, Keeping the water and green open space uninterrupted with building yet to be interacting nature in an appropriate way within the building zone, seeking a balance of environment and man made structure.
Intending to create a zone within the basin on the water body to locate programs of YMCA, enjoy the nature while footprint within control, for the dense city that land is important to serve its own purpose,and seek possibility for more space acquire above water. Man made material on water nature, buoyancy in play, with more intense activity of program more internal heat receiving more buoyant effect though building experience. More heat= feel float more. When fog season comes, effect multiplies.
BUOYANCY ON WATER WITHOUT INTERRUPTING GREEN SPACE PERMANENTLY
PROGRAM STACK WITH DIFFERENT INTENSITY LEVEL IN BUILDING
POOL MEETING
EXCERSICE
GYM` AFTERCLASS
SPRING 2013
View from canal bridge
The FogBox- YMCA
In the pool
YMCA Lobby
YMCA Pool
SPRING 2013
Horizontal layout of U glass plank with Low E coating and the fins in between served as clear louver system shading South sun in the noon time.
Trombe wall
The H60 curtain wall horizontal channel glass systems although limited to fixed openings of less than 23’ in width, Horizontal applications may only require the bottom channels to be safety glass with all remaining upper channels to be conventional annealed glass.
Opening over gym roof to give natural light into space. Buoyancy effect open the roof to sky.
The FogBox- YMCA
Vertical channel glass systems allow for virtually unlimited glass facades without interim frame support. The fins in between served as clear louver system shading SW low sun in the afternoon. The channels provide uninterrupted spans of pure glass with the ability to turn corners and may be stacked to create soaring heights. In safety glass conditions, vertical applications require 100% safety glass.
Day Lighting
SPRING 2013
Sun & Shade
1-15 @8AM
1-15 @12PM
1-15 @4PM
The FogBox- YMCA
3F
Lobby Mech. Locker
2F
Gym Class Exercise Kitchen Pool
1F
Zoning
The building might be heated and cooled with a radiant floor system. Water from the San Francisco Bay,which fluctuates between 50°F–55°F, will be piped to and pumped through a heat exchanger and then circulated through the radiant floor heating and cooling system.
HVAC SPRING 2013
Pool as thermal mass
Foundation Floor slabs, around the core volume with rebar bracing extra duty.
The FogBox- YMCA
Columns responding to the load distribution calls for a dimension of 18�x18�, transfer down to the soft bay mud ground, which is prone to seismic activity due to the soft layer of soil in East of San Fransisco.
Opportunity for photovoltic solar power installation on the roof. Due to less cloudy days and Sun exposure, a power resource is possible.
Roof with ceiling profile, sky light opening in the lobby zone
Opening over pool roof to give natural light into space and buoyancy effect on structure members
1.7W Low-e Restricts the flow of heat through the glass, thus retaining heat in winter and cooling in summer. Iridescent aesthetic.
U glass enclosure
Envelope Strategy
Glass enclosure
SPRING 2013
ArtPlace Houston,TX
ArtPlace
Houston is a city with commute heavy community which lacks connection from space to space. Inverting public/ private space to bring public into the building, making activity be part of Main Street and community. Visually connecting programs space vertically and horizontally, engaging participation in environment. Bring Main Street/ Nature in lobby/ shop Bring earth, Sky into café/ theater Nature into gallery/ office To bring Engagements to both people and surrounding. Egress to public compassing Visually – acoustically sound – verbally sensual
FALL 2012
1F
Facade reveal/ shade interior to public/E.S.W/ from sun/Downtown/ Medical Center/ Uptown > To Be in part of surrounding
ArtPlace
2F
3F
4F
N Plans
Outdoor Theater
FALL 2012
Main Theater
Exterior Cafe
Connecting Outdoor to indoor by placing programs next to sharable volumes to integrate. Exterior Gallery
ArtPlace
Administration Office
Interior Cafe
Exterior Cafe
Cafe interior to theater/lobby space, cafe exterior to lower floor exterior gallery space, sharing the same side over city exposure to traffic.
Entry view into theater
FALL 2012
Matrix from Foreign region textiles, clothes designs, seeking patterns into concepts.
Ambiguity / Clarity Matrix
Matrix from Texas region indigenous species, seeking patterns into concepts.
SPRING 2013
A generative matrix from pictures of Houston Downtown showing the context around the city, for a better study to evaluate the Schemes.
Houston Visitor and Information Center
SPRING 2012
The building serve as an information canter for Houston, considering the site is next to bayou’s Allen’s Landing, the origin of Houston history, keeping the existing as a way to preserve the past, bayou ground below flood line has made the integration of old and new a challenge. Treating programs not only based on their functions but also consider prone to flood possibility, raising main entry and Lobby to 1st floor meeting street level to above flood line, main gallery and open space remain ground level, Cafe and theater at the top floor escape from flood damage and visibility to public.
Houston Visitor and Information Center
The concept comes from research of purity and ambiguity of Houston indigenous, and foreign textile. Seeking common patterns from the study. Native bayou water flows as a central idea, going with the flow of water against obstacles, become the dynamic curvatures towards the downstream.
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SPRING 2012
2st Floor
The site is an old mill ruin in the woods of Nature preserve area, next to a mill pond lake on the East side mill stream runs down on the old mill duct towards West, and parking for visitors on the North side. Building for the Texas Hill Country Flora and Fauna, the propose building is surrounded and cover by large indigenous trees and plants shading, so sun shading control is important.
1st Floor
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Nature Exploration Center
A concept for telescope, segments of chamber with views projecting in distant from here to destination view, to capture and to explore.
FALL 2011
FreeLance Works
Since 2012
FreeLance Works
Since 2012
FreeLance Works
Since 2012