Kyi Kyi Cho
Architectural Design Studio II
Final Portfolio
Instructor - Amily Huang
City College of San Francisco (Fall 2013)
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Project I
Ti tl e
Pa g e s
Kites : A Connection between Earth and Heaven 01 Case Studies 02 Iteration 1 : The Hanging Moon 03 Iteration 2 : The Moon and the Stars 04 Iteration 3 : Connection of the Path of the Stars 05 Iteration 4 : Connection of the Moon and the Stars (review) 06 Iteration 4 : Connection of the Moon and the Stars (final) 07 Iteration 4 : Plan and Sections 08 Transformation Iterations 09 Narrative 10
Project II
Ti tl e
Pa g e s
Site Analysis I 01 Site Analysis II 02 Case Study I : Hangzhou Grand Theater 03 Case Study II : Wuzhen Theater 04 Case Study III : Dream House Mahina 05 Inspiration 06 Programming 07 Sustainability 08 Gesture Models 09, 10, 11 Photo Analysis of Final Model (presenting on site) 12 Photo Analysis of Final Model (Full Scale) 13 Elevation and Section 14
Project I
What is kite and how does it strengthen to people? Well, kite is a wind driven machine in general, and its body is made of the framework and the outercovering to catch the wind. However kites can be used for recreation, art, power activities and military applications. The types and functions of kites become difference depend on the particular places.
What is kite and how does it strengthen to people? Well, kite is a wind driven machine in general, and its body is made of the framework and the outercovering to catch the wind. However kites can be used for recreation, art, power activities and military applications. The types and functions of kites become difference depend on the particular places.
Kites : A Connection between Earth and Heaven
Project 1
01
The Golden Moon Pavilion The geodestic dome echoes the spherical shae of the moon to give the message of reunion and gathering. It also references the legend of the Moon Goddess of Immoritality, whose love for her husband. The geometric sheets of fabrics give the aspect of texture and repetitive structure. It serves as an inviting public event space and a remarkable visual experience for festival.
The Opposite of All Those Things The sculpture based on geometric sturcture by collaborating with Kite related idea. Three-dimensional kite structure accomplishes the essence of the shape of rocks, but physically they are opposite: large, lightweight structures and designed to fly. But it gives the heavy looking feeling and trapping with the frames of kite. It broaches the issue of gravity and special perception at the same time.
Little Shining Man The sculpture based on the tetra kites of Alexander Graham Bell. Even though it perform as a heavy, un-flyable cubic mass, it is able to fly freely and steadily because of light weight materials and he symmetry of the module and composition. It has the repetative and special quality with layers.
Case Studies
Project 1
02
The starting point to represent as the moon. (The demonstration of full and half moon.)
The triangular part of the kite breaks through the air. While it flies, the semi-circle part is going to hang from the upper part of the kite, and it achieces the aspect of the moon. The choice of materials makes the translucent quality to show the frame works of the kites.
side view of the kite
orthographic (bottom) view of the kite
bottom view of the kite in detail
side view of the kite in detail
(Inspiration from “The Golden Moon Pavillion�) Materials: Frames : Bass Wood and Basal Wood Kite Wing : Bubble-wrap plastic Wind Catching : Origami paper
Iteration 1 : The Hanging Moon
Project 1
03
The iteration seems like there are two layers. It actually has 3 layers. Three layers are connected each other and it claims the continuity system. The transluent and transparent quality have been demonstrated at the same time. The waving pattern has geometrically connected and creates a layers. The tail part tries to develop the idea of the moon quality.
orthographic bottom view
right side view
front view
detail of waving pattern
left side view
back close-up view
Materials: Frames Wind Catching Waving Pattern Moon quality
: Bass Wood and Basal Wood : Tracing Paper and Plastic : rope : Form Board
Iteration 2 : The Moon and the Stars
Project 1
04
Demonstration of 3 layers; transparent, translucent and waving layers. The translucent layer casts the shadow of wavig pattern and ceeating the fascinating geometry shapes. The strings are geometrically connecting at the outer part of the kite in both side and in the inner side, they are connecting ramdomlly. It gives the different affectio for the iteration.
top view
bottom view
side view
close-up (side) view
front view
details in waving system
Materials: Frames Wind Catching Waving Pattern Moon quality
: Bass Wood and Basal Wood : Tracing Paper and Plastic : rope : Form Board
Iteration 2 : Connection of the Path of the Stars
Project 1
05
When it comes to my fourth iteration, I takes the good points from my previous iterations and I construct my kite for final review. It has the curvilinear shape to maintain the moon shape. It also has the spacial quality that provoke the interlocking space. The upper part of the kite keeps the eyes to go through the line and ends up in the middle two layers by signifying the connectivity quality.
top view
bottom view
side view
back view
opening space (close-up)
details in waving
Materials: Frames : Bass Wood and Basal Wood Wind Catching : Tracing Paper and Plastic Waving Pattern : rope
Iteration 4 : Connection of the Moon and the Stars(review) Project 1
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It attains the same shape as the fourth iteration (review) model. It has the hierachy composition and the waving system is more geometric copared to my review model. Most of the gap sapces are covered with the tracing paper and plastiv to create the specific spatial quality. It comes with the fascinating waving system to create waving pattern layers of the kite. The back part of the waving pattern system keeps the parabola shape and makes the connection between the front and back part of the moon (curvilinear shape).
orthographic bottom view
right side view
front view
detail of waving pattern
left side view
back close-up view
Iteration 4 : Connection of the Moon and the Stars (final)
Project 1
07
Iteration 4 : Plan and Sections
Project 1
08
- The inspiration comes from the Golden Moon Pavilion. - There are two shapes of moon in the first study model.
- Decided to change the shape of the moon and found the moon inspiration building. - The roof maintains the shape of the moon. - Got the idea to make the shape of the moon.
- I changed my moon concept and I went to the path of stars in the universe. - The weaving patterns point out the connections of the stars.
- I got an idea of combining both stars and the moon together.
Tranformation Iterations
Project 1
09
Being a human, we all face the difficult situations in our life. It shows that life is not simple, but dynamic. When we face such kinds of dynamic situation, we need to find our right path of life to pursue our goal. It might be easy to find the right way in the day time because we can see clearly everything in our destination. Bur how would we do at night when we cannot see clearly everything. At that time we have to make the connection with our nature, the moon and the stars. We can regard these as the light house that shows our way at night time. When we lost at night, we can find the polar star and know directly where the north is. By this way we can get the right path to go forward. However knowing the location of the stars is not enough to find the way, we also need the light to brighten-up our track. Therefore the moon and the stars come up together to lighten up our route when we lost. Since the kite is also the connection between earth, people and universe, I follow the inspiration of the moon and the stars. My kite accomplish the idea of leading the right way like the moon and the stars.
Narrative
Project 1
10
Project II
Whole Food Market Selected Site
Architecture and Construction
Site Analysis I
Project 2
01
Traffic and Transportation (Muni and Sightseeing)
Sightseeing Tour Bus Stop
SightSeeing Tour Bus
Muni Bus Stop
Walking Path to Stanyan Street and Haight Street (after getting off from 43 Muni) 33 Muni (25th Street & Potrero Ave to Sacramento Street & Cherry Street) every 35 minutes (weekends, holidays) every 20 minutes (weekdays) 43 Muni (Munich Street and Geneva Street to Chestnut Street & Fillmore Street) every 20 minutes (weekends, holidays) every 12 minutes (weekdays) 71 Muni (Ortega Street & 48th Ave to Beale Street & Howard Street) every 20 minutes (weekends, holidays) every 12 minutes (weekdays) Golden Gate Park Loop Bus Tour Information Duration :60 minutes. HopOn HopOff valid for 42 hours Departs : Daily except Christmas Day Time : 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. from Union Square (opposite Macy’s) The Golden Gate tour departs from Union Square and heads along Geary St., Past St. Mary’s Cathedral and Japantown. After that it travels to Alamo Square, Victorian houses and then whisks towards the beautiful Golden Gate Park. Within the park, there are the De Young Museum, Japanese Tea Gardens and the new California Academy of Sciences to visit. On the return from Golden Gate Park, the bus travels to the famous Haight Ashbury district then up to Alamo Square for a second time, passing directly in front of the “Painted Ladies” before visiting the Civic Center and returning to Union Square. Prices Retail Web Price
Site Analysis II
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Child $ 17.99 $ 15.99
Project 2
02
Architect - Charlos Ott Location - Qiangjiang New City, Hangzhou Area - 100,000 square meters with a total construction area of 55,000 square meters. Function - Opera House, Concert Hall, Multifunction Hall, an Open Air Stage, a Culture Square Representation- The silky titanium roof symbolizes the pearl, the slant surface made of the double curved curtain wall represents the moon, a pool of over 6000 square meters in front of Hangzhou Grand Theater stands for the beautiful West Lake.
Case Study I : Hangzhou Grand Theater
Project 2
03
Architect - Artech Architects Location - Zhejiang, China Area - 21750.0 squared meters Function - composed of two (a 600 and 1200 seat) functional theaters Metaphor - using the cultrually auspicious “twin louts� Design - the two theaters are transparent and oval in shape, interlocks with the larger solid opaque one that is clad in reclining wall segments construct ed from ancient supersized brick that wrap around the foyer. The bigger of the two is enclosed in a zig zag fan shaped glass front that is adorned with a chinese window motif.
Case Study II : Wuzhen Theater
Project 2
04
Architect - Weber Consulting Location - Kawau Island, New Zealand Area - 827 square meters Function - a plant room, deck, swimming pool and “thermal mass� to regulate internal temperature. Representation- The inspiration of the shape of the crescent moon. The represention of purity and cool aspect of the moon. Floor to ceiling windows and white modern interior with house looks really incredible.
Case Study III : Dream House Mahina
Project 2
05
SUSHI-KOI restaurant (Galerias, Aguascalientes, Mexico) Architects: Grupo Spazio (2013) Area: 528 sqm The main facade is an abstraction of a bamboo forest. Three main areas: the terrace, common area and the mezzanine.
AlIBABA HEADQUARTERS (Hangzhou, China) Architects: Hassell (2009) Area: 150,000 sqm Connectivity, Clarity, Community. Positive and Healthy environment to encourage informal and creative EXPRESS RAIL LINK WEST KOWLOON TERMINS (China) Architects: Andrew Bromberg of Aedas Area: 294,000 sqm connect Hong Kong to various major cities in Mainland. means the facility needs to have both custom and immigration controls for depending and arriving passengers.
YARAUVI IN DEAD SEA (border between Israel and Jordan) a place where any person can be laid to rest. to contribute to a growing monument to tolerance, reconsciliation and unity. represents national border in general
Polygon Pylon
Inspiration
Cement Facade (stacked)
Mark Koehler Town House
Royal Ontario Museum (Angular)
Block Building
Project 2
06
Ground Level Shared Space entrance and exit
information center intimate space kite shop cafe shop
gathering space studio space
Programming
Upper Level Studio Space
Project 2
07
Sustainability
Project 2
08
adamantine (rocklike connection)
rigid and soft (uncertain direction)
infinity (one point to different points)
connectivity (contract of black and white)
continuity (weaving pattern)
sequential (interesting orientation)
Gesture Models
Project 2
09
rigid and soft (winding)
rigid and soft (articulating)
rigid and soft (interconnection)
rigid and soft (coherent)
rigid and soft (uniformity)
connectivity (steadiness)
Gesture Models
Project 2
10
sequential (acclimatization)
adamantine (mutational)
continuity (lavish)
connectivity (flexing)
connectivity (undiluted)
connection of models to perform a circulation
Gesture Models
Project 2
11
Photo Analysis of Final Model (presenting on site)
Project 2
12
Photo Analysis of Final Model (Full Scale)
Project 2
13
West Elevation
Section
Elevation and Section
Project 2
14
T h a n k Yo u !