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Farm City
Study Project
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Paviling Mother Boat
STUDY PROJECTS
Farm City
In todays world of global health pressures & climate change an urban farm for food production is proposed
Farm city proposes a resource centre for the future of food in Blackburn. In the context of climate change, network fragility, global health pressures & ultra-processed food, the proposal seeks to change consumer behavior as a way to improve living standards by improving the transparency in the food production cycle. Occupants are introduced to the concept of sustainable food growing and every town has access to the community garden. The project buttresses a goal of sustainable food production in cities and how it responds to the context, where more production & consumption occurs for less carbon foot print
The programme also seeks to have residences. If every individual is introduced to the concept of sustainable food growing and every town has access to the community garden then i can see this as a positive vision for the future
Indeed all farmers should have a chance to meet the public, so they can learn what the public wants, however it would even be a better case if everyone has the opportunity to be a farmer, growing his own food.
A general bustop at the front of the site gives it good proximity & road network. Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) has a high number of retail stores with blackburn market being the largest, it has an average distance of 117m to the site.
The next close large retail store is Euro mini market, about 195m away. There is a canal at the south side of the site
A Utopia of farming, living and working. Where amenities for individuals are also provided ; retail spaces, am phi theater, visual ease through out the site. With the essence on transparency, all of these spaces can easily be viewed from each other. The Urban farm is embedded in the living spaces with roof gardens and also functions as a community garden with different allotments
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Paviling : Living Pavilion
2023
Grasshopper
Mid Journey
Illustrator
Experimenting on the future possibilities of what a living architecture could look like.
Building on Future Practice, Future Skills, Future me, this workshop foregrounds the appetite for experimentation, to explore and inform future possibilities.
Is a living architecture possible?
Will structures be able to self-repair?
How will emerging materials and technologies transform tectonic possibilities?
Will computation and ‘digital’ transform our design processes?
Paviling seeks to answer these demanding questions by creating a design made from a circular system. A circular system works like nature, no waste, just use of resources only. Its all about maximising utility of resources, extending product life or providing a useful end-of-life recovery. In a circular system materials will be regenerated & reused
A research done by Bolivar, Kasandra Routsis, Romanos Sadowska and Magda concludes on gelatin bioplastic material with resin coating, UV protection & water proofing layers creates a flexible, stong, matte & durable material. It is known for its biodegradability, renewable resource, low toxicity, waste reduction & energy effeiciency.
Using Kangaroo physics in Grasshopper, with a set of inputs and constraints, an organic shape is formed as the structure to hold the gelatin bioplastic material, the idea of the form is to propose a shape that imitates growth, a case where the “parent arc’s” are connected to the “child arc’s”.
Research done by Bolivar, Kasandra; Routsis, Romanos; Sadowska, Magda
WORK PROJECTS
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Tree House
Summary2018
Autodesk Revit Dynamo
Autodesk 3DS Max Photoshop
I was tasked to design a restaurant that would be harmonious with the existing site conditions.
Working at The Iroko Group, my first major proejct was to design a restaurant in a park which would make a statement so as to generate sales for the client. The park blessed with abundant trees, I was inspired by nature, to create a design that embraces it.
Imagine entering a realm where the boundary between nature and human innovation blurs seamlessly, where dining becomes an immersive experience amidst the tranquil embrace of the forest. Welcome to Tree House, a restaurant nestled within the verdant embrace of towering trees, offering a harmonious blend of culinary and natural delighy
At the heart of the restaurant lies the Cocoon. Suspended amidst the trees. Constructed from steel and recycled glass, the Cocoon exudes an air of organic elegance. There are openings around the cocoon to allow sunlight filter through, creating an enchanting interplay of light and shadow
Urban London
Experimenting on the future possibilities of what a architecture can be in an urban scale
At Studio Tim Fu, I and the team sought to combine different methods for a parametric urban design using Grasshopper. The script was developed in python, also using the RhinoCommon SDK. Additional functionalities had to be added to the range of existing Grasshopper components. In particular, we needed components for street network generation and block subdivision. We also explored Kangaroo for from generation and Wallacei to analyze the development. Additionally, we adapted strategies to meet the MESH modeling capabilities & restrictions. The site is on River Thames, in London
With the use of Midjourney & Krea AI we were able to have a good visual representation that resonates with the public. This approach was part of our dedication to research, discussions & explorations of the possibilities of computational design & Artificial intelligence
Analysing Voroni in 2D & 3D
First frame on animation
Last frame on animation
PERSONAL
Photography
- 2023
The reason i’m drawn to architectural photography is the opportunity it affords to explore the intersection of art and functionality. I find beauty in the clean lines of modern skyscrapers, the intricate detailing of historic facades, and the harmonious balance of space and structure. Each building tells a unique story, reflecting the cultural, social, and historical context in which it was created. Through my lens, I strive to capture the essence of these narratives, allowing viewers to experience the soul of each form & space.
Volunteering
Embarking on a volunteering project to build a small unit of a hydroponic system was a journey of learning, collaboration, and community impact. It is a passion for sustainable agriculture and a desire to make a positive difference in the local community.
The first phase of the project involved extensive research and planning. We delved into the principles of hydroponics, studying different techniques, nutrient solutions, and plant varieties suitable for cultivation. Armed with this knowledge, we developed a design blueprint that prioritized simplicity, affordability, and scalability, ensuring that our system could be adapted to various settings and needs.
Looking back on our volunteering project, we felt a profound sense of fulfillment and pride. We had not only built a hydroponic system – we had cultivated a sense of community, nurtured a spirit of sustainability, and sown the seeds of positive change.
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