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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

Reference: www.extechinc.com


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

N

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.

N

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

N

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


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