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LyuShuning

Email:Kongni0071@icloud.com|Tel:+8617669528997

Location:Jinan,Shandong,China

EDUCATION

QingdaoUniversityofTechnology Qingdao,Shandong

BachelorofArchitecture 2018/09-2023/06

GPA:88.78/100Rank:9/162

Relevantmodules:ArchitecturalDesign(89),TheHistoryofForeignArchitecture(91),ArtFoundationinDesign (89),ArchitecturalPhysics(91),ArchitecturalMechanics(97),ConstructionStructure&Selection(95),General UrbanDesignTheory(94)

Dissertation:UrbanandArchitecturalDesignofDaguRiverinQingdao

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

ShandongConstructionGroupDesignCompany Jinan,Shandong

AssistantArchitect 2022/08/30-2022/12/30

 Reviewedcompany'spastprojectslikefinancialcenters,communicationhubs,hospitals,andstudent apartments,adheringtobuildingcodes.

 Researcheddomesticecologicalparksandresidentialmarkets,presentingfindingsonlocationslikeShixi VillageandXitaihuEcologicalPark.

 AssistedindesigningLiaocheng'sScienceandTechnologyEcologicalPark,involvingundergroundparking garageplans,commercialhotellayouts,andrenderingproposals.

LEADERSHIP&ACTIVITIES

CollegeofArchitectureandUrbanPlanning,Class181 Qingdao,Shandong

Position:ClassCommitteeLeader

 Organizedandcoordinatedvariousactivities,includingsportsandvolunteerservices.

2018/09/01-2023/06/20

 Managedmemberrecruitmentandmaintainedeffectivecommunicationwithschoolleadersandstudent representatives;Ensuredproperutilizationoffundstosupportorganizationalactivitiesandservices.

 Recordedorganizationalactivitiespromptlyandledinternalandexternalpublicityefforts,includingplanning, designingmaterials,andorganizingpromotionalevents.

 Developedstrongmultitaskingskills,enhancedcoordinationabilities,adeptatsolvingproblems,andexhibited ahighlevelofresponsibilityandexecutionprowess.

 Achievements:Securedtoprankingsinsportscompetitionsanddesigncontests;Recognizedasanexemplary classforacademicexcellence;Awardedforoutstandingorganizationinskillscompetitions.

DesignCompetitionforthe2022ChengduParkCityInternationalGardenFestivalandthe5thBFU

InternationalGarden-MakingFestival Chengdu,Sichuan

Position:TeamMember 2022/02/01-2023/03/20

 Conductedpreliminaryresearch;Developedinitialdesignconcepts,creatinghand-drawnsketchesandphysical models;UtilizedprofessionalsoftwaretoolssuchasRhino,Photoshop,andIllustratorforconceptualdesign andlogicalrepresentationinplanandelevationdrawings.

 Producedthefinalscheme'svideousingPremiereProandToonBoomHarmony.

 Successfullymadeittothefinalroundandparticipatedintheonlinedefenseevaluationsession,receivingan honorablementionoutof244designproposals.

 Enhancedskillsinparametricdesignandgainedinsightsintothepracticalaspectsofdesign,emphasizing feasibilityandcostconsiderationsalongsideaestheticsandconcepts.

RedCrossVolunteerServiceTeam,QingdaoUniversityofTechnology Qingdao,Shandong

Position:Officer 2018/09/20-2019/07/20

 Volunteeredweeklytocareforhearing-impairedchildrenattheListeningandSpeechRehabilitationCenter andprovidedcompanionshiptoelderlyandvisuallyimpairedindividualsatamedicalcarefacility.

 Learnedsignlanguageandparticipatedinfirstaidtraining.

 Personalawards:ShandongProvinceRedCrossVolunteerCertificate;Secondprizeinthe2018QingdaoRed CrossBloodDonationPromotionPosterCompetition;ThirdprizeintheSecondHand-DrawnPosterDesign CompetitionforBloodDonationatUniversitiesinQingdao.

 Teamaward:RecognizedasanOutstandingRedCrossVolunteerServiceTeam.

StudentUnionNewsDepartment Qingdao,Shandong

Position:Officer 2018/09/20-2019/07/20

 Participatedinandcoveredcollegeevents,spanningvariousthemesinthefieldofarchitecture,gaining insightsintocutting-edgeknowledgeandinnovativeconcepts.

 Wroteandpublishednewsarticlesontopicssuchasarchitecture,spatialplanning,environmentaldesign,smart cities,andsustainableenvironmentsontheuniversity'sofficialwebsite;engagedinphotographyand videographyforacademiclectures.

 MyteamwasawardedtheOutstandingDepartmentoftheYearin2018.

RadioStation,QingdaoUniversityofTechnology Qingdao,Shandong

Position:Officer 2018/09/20-2019/07/20

 Broadcastingcampusnewsweekly;publishedarticlesontheuniversity’sWeChataccount,garneringover 2000viewsandincreasingthestation'svisibility.

 BecameproficientinWeChatofficialaccounteditor;becameskilledinaudioeditingusingAUsoftware.

SummerSocialPracticeProgram Qingdao,Shandong

Position:Member 2019/05/01-2018/06/01

 Conductedpreliminarydataresearchandhand-drawnconceptualsketches.Engagedinlayoutdesign.

 Achievements:Recognizedasakeyteamattheuniversitylevelforthe2019SummerSocialPracticeProgram. AwardedtheExcellentPrizeintheExhibitionBoardCompetitionforRedTourismintheSchoolof ArchitectureandUrbanPlanning.

AWARDS

ThirdPrizeintheNorthChinaDivisionofthe8thHuacanDesignCompetition2023/05 UniversityLevelMoralModelScholarship2022/11&2023/05

OutstandingGraduate 2023/04

ExcellentStudentsofQingdaoUniversityofTechnology2019&2020&2021&2022 NationalHonoraryAwardinDesignCompetitionforthe2022ChengduParkCityInternationalGardenFestivaland the5thBFUInternationalGarden-MakingFestival2022/04 NationalFirstPrizeinthe11thNationalEducationResearchExcellentPaperAward2022 UniversityLevelOutstandingStudentScholarship2021/11 UniversityLevelSocialWorkScholarship2020/11

ProvincialThirdPrizeintheQingdaocompetitionauditionofthevarietyshow"IAmaSpeaker"2018 MunicipalThirdPrizeintheSecondCollegeVoluntaryBloodDonationHand-PaintedPosterDesignCompetition2018 UniversityLevelSecondPrizeintheArtFestivalCulturalandCreativeCompetition2018/12 NewStudentRepresentativeinthe2018NewStudentOpeningCeremony2018/09

SKILLS

ComputerSkills: AutoCAD,Sketch-Up,Rhinoceros,Enscape,Lumion,Vray,AdobePhotoshop,AdobeIllustrator, AdobeInDesign,AdobePremiere,AdobeLightroom,ToonBoomHarmony,ArcGIS

Languages: MandarinChinese-Native,English-Advanced,CET-475

Hobbies: ChinesePainting,AcrylicPainting,Photography,Reading,Engraving,StoneSculpture,SnowMotorcycle

Personal Statement

I intend to apply for the MArch (Part 2) programme at The University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh).

My initial passion for architecture stemmed from my love for art, mathematics, and physics, and architecture happens to ingeniously combine these elements. The study of architecture during my undergraduate years provided me with a fresh perspective on the world. I began to see architecture as a unique language that goes beyond the surface, profoundly revealing the mysteries of the material world and human civilization. From this perspective, architecture became more than just the creation of spaces; it became a means of understanding the essence of existence on a deeper level. This holistic understanding allowed me to perceive the power of architecture as not only the creation of spaces but also as a profound way of comprehending and expressing the world. It transformed my view of architecture into a tool for unraveling the intricacies of the material world and the profound aspects of human civilization.

Throughout my university studies, I fostered a profound comprehension of architecture, committing to delicately balancing artistic aesthetics, the designer’s personal vision, and the normative expression of structural composition. I comprehend that throughout successive generations, architectural endeavors have ardently aspired to attain the sublime. Nonetheless, owing to the inherent constraints of humanity, these pursuits are frequently circumscribed by the influences of culture, geography, era, and societal norms, compelling the majority to channel their aspirations toward the pursuit of beauty. Nevertheless, this should not be perceived as a deterrent, for the quintessence of human civilization resides in the ceaseless pursuit of transcending predefined limits. My architectural objective is to substantively contribute to humanity’s quest for beauty, navigating within the dynamic currents of the zeitgeist. Within the pages of History of Foreign Architecture, I discerned that the aspirations of our architectural forebears were universally directed towards the sublime. Yet, the prevalent achievement remained confined to beauty, for the designer’s intent is invariably circumscribed by the shackles of culture, region, era, and society. Despite these constraints, designers are compelled to tenaciously strive, laboring to propel architecture towards the utmost echelons of the most idealistic aspirations.

Edinburgh stands as a preeminent institution on a global scale, boasting a distinguished academic reputation that magnetically draws scholars from diverse countries and regions, fostering an inclusive academic environment. Furthermore, Edinburgh affords students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the exploration and observation of the local architectural milieu, a venture profoundly advantageous for the cultivation of inspiration.

In the future, I aspire to actively engage in the field of architectural design. I envision finding my place in this domain, working towards revitalizing buildings while preserving their unique elements and characteristics through design techniques. This long-term goal propels me to continuously explore uncharted territories, seeking progress in design. I aim to contribute distinctive insights and practical experiences to the evolution of future architectures.

Urban Design Project

Studio 511 | Academic work | 2022.09.06 - 2022.12.22 | Fall 2022

Urban Design Project

Studio 511 | Academic work | 2023.03.05 - 2023.06.18 | Summer 2023

Rural Construction Project

YAC Competition | 2023.10.15 - 2023.11.08 | Fall 2023

Engineering Based Project

Studio 511 | Academic work | 2022.3.21 - 2022.6.15 | Spring 2022

I comprehend that throughout successive generations, architectural endeavors have ardently aspired to attain the sublime. Nonetheless, owing to the inherent constraints of humanity, these pursuits are frequently circumscribed by the influences of culture, geography, era, and societal norms, compelling the majority to channel their aspirations toward the pursuit of beauty. Nevertheless, this should not be perceived as a deterrent, for the quintessence of human civilization resides in the ceaseless pursuit of transcending predefined limits. My architectural objective is to substantively contribute to humanity’s quest for beauty, navigating within the dynamic currents of the zeitgeist.

The contemporary epoch relentlessly pursues a new mix and match, seeking new styles in the fusion of establishment and disruption. Our educational ethos champions critical ratiocination, extolling the virtue of inquiry over dogmatic adherence to any singular ideology, as we persist in our quest for the most profound verities. Postmodernism serves as our pedagogical guidepost, instilling a penchant for skepticism that challenges the hegemonic constructs perpetuated by modernism, prompting a multifaceted dismantling of its foundations. The adage “A hundred schools of thought contend” epitomizes the hallmark of our architectural zeitgeist. The epoch of metamorphosis concurrently unfolds as an era of unprecedented opportunities, wherein the luminosity of the moon and stars perseveres even amidst the encroaching darkness. In the contemporary milieu, a plethora of prospects and trajectories unfurl, and I hope to continue exploring the possibilities of the unknown in the future.

The site is located in the old city area of Qingdao, characterized by a rich mixture of architectural forms including old resid ential communities, courtyard houses, and historical preserved buildings. Courtyard houses, known as "liyuan" in Chinese, are a distinctive regiona traditional residential architectural form in Qingdao, combining Western-style mansions with traditional Chinese courtyard houses. In the 1 920s and 1930s, courtyard houses were widely prevalent among the middle and lower-class residents of Qingdao, serving as their dwellings.

In this proposal, we explore how to communicate the transformation of old cities and the concepts of future cities to new audie nces through digital media. We extract task scenarios from real-world research and integrate narrative and architectural theory into the structure of digital media. Specifically, designers will establish a model repository, and citizens will design and evaluate proposals through AR glasses a nd apps. The government will review whether the proposals from citizens, which have received the most likes on the app, are fea sible. If feasible, designers will further refine the proposals, which will then be handed over to the construction team for implementation.

SUBURBAN STRIP

URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO 511

DATE

LOCATION

CATEGORY

Academic

Qingdao University of Technology

Professor Chibiao Hao

Summer2023

Lake Shahai, Jiao zhou, Qingdao

Individual Work

The project aims to redefine the urban-suburban landscape in developing countries by constructing a model that adapts to the uncertainties of suburban environmental planning, facilitating sustainable development. Taking the eastern shore of Shao Hai Lake in Jiaozhou, Shandong Province, Qingdao, as a case study, the suburban area currently faces challenges such as rural depopulation, industrial migration, water pollution, and land loss in the post-production context. Employing a strip strategy, the project responds to the specificity of the built environment and the uncertainty of processes, utilizing 100m/80m/50m strips as the basis. Through dimensions, orientations, architectural distribution, systemic cycles, connection mutations, landscape interventions, etc., an ideal sustainable productive spatial system is constructed, developing water treatment and waste management systems to establish a healthy relationship between people and the land.

SURVEY OF THE PROVINCE AND CITY WHERE THE SITE IS LOCATED

Through the analysis of data on the urbanization rates of registered and permanent populations, the proportion of GDP contributed by different industries, and the sources of underground pollution in urban and rural areas of Shandong Province, as well as research on the historical changes and industrial distribution in the vicinity of the site, it was found that since 1949, the overall proportion of urban population in China has increased from 5% to over 50%. This rapid rise can be attributed to the reforms initiated in 1978, which saw a significant migration of labor force to urban areas for livelihood and work opportunities. Since the implementation of new policies in 2011, urban factories have gradually relocated to suburban areas, leading to a drastic reduction in agricultural land in the suburbs and an expansion of factory areas. Inadequate industrial treatment has exacerbated water pollution in the surrounding areas. The lifestyle of indigenous people has undergone changes, and the phenomenon of land loss in the context of post-productionism has become typical.

SURVEY OF THE PROVINCE AND CITY WHERE THE SITE IS LOCATED

THE WATERS AROUND THE SITE ARE POLLUTED

TOP LEFT

Shandong river system

TOP RIGHT

Historical data of Shandong

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Surrounding area information

The utilization of system cycles mainly involves water, materials, energy, and information. Specialized structures such as fact ories, carpentry workshops, exhibition centers, logistics hubs, worker dormitories, residential buildings, farmland, water treatment c enters, markets, waste treatment facilities, biogas digesters, livestock husbandry, fisheries, and markets are set up to harness these cycles. By analyzing their intrinsic connections, they are placed within various layers of strips. This brings benefits to the communit y including clean land, fresh agricultural products, healthy residents, regenerated funds, community cohesion, and sustainable development.

Relationship diagram

ForEachstripservesasauniqueunitwithintheentirecomposition,possessingitsownstructureandtheme. instance,thecombinationofthecarpentryworkshopstrip,residentialstrip,and education-commercialstripstripgeneratesmutations.Eachrowofstripsinteractswiththecity,andtheindicativeoutlineofeach maycreatepotentialmutations.Forexampletheinteractionbetweenfishfarmingattheendof residentialtheresidentialstripandthesurroundingwater,themutationparkformedbythecombinationofthe stripandtheeducation-commercialstrip,andthegreen mutationbetweenstrips.

Create factory, residential, education-commercial, woodworking workshop, planting, and functional mutation strips, with water treatment facilities integrated into the strips. Specialized structures within the strips include farmland, animal husbandry, water treatment centers, markets, parks, and logistics, as indicated in the relationship diagram.

The strips are divided into 100 meters, 80 meters, and 50 meters. The 100-meter strip is for residential and factory use, the 80-meter strip for woodworking workshops and commercial culture, and the 50-meter strip for residential and agricultural purposes. Strips can be freely combined to accommodate architectural specificity and process uncertainty, making the concept replicable.

Firstly, at the first level of logic, the strip strategy is proposed – the procedural segmentation of surfaces and the combinat ion of these surfaces. Within the repetitive structure of strips, the maximum mutation within and between strips is achieved by injecting va rious procedural events. For example, the arrangement of residential strips is based on waste treatment events. Secondly, at the second level of logic, the overall planning of the suburban belt is based on the concept of strip strategy, centered around two main vertical corridors (n amely, tree-lined avenues and long corridors), and multiple connections are established between the vertical corridors and the strips in the over all structure. Thirdly, at the third level of logic, to better adapt to the uncertainty of processes, an outer circle of water is established. The "suburban belt" engages in multidimensional and continuous exchanges with the surrounding water through each strip, such as waterfront pl atforms, aquaculture, drainage outlets, and intake ports. Fourthly, at the fourth level of logic, edible landscape organization is impla nted onto the procedural events at the first level. Natural elements are combined using geometry (triangular, linear), perspectives (north-so uth, east-west directions), and interweaving (within strips, between strips). When these layers are combined, they construct an ideal sustaina ble productive spatial system – the suburban belt, representing a conceptual model of suburban area development through experimental explorati on.

PIPES AND CISTERNS

SEWAGE TREATMENT CENTER

CITY PIPES AND CISTERNS

The water treatment center is placed underground within the strips, such as the industrial strip, where industrial wastewater, domestic sewage from worker dormitories, and agricultural wastewater from farmland are collected and treated together in corresponding primary sedimentation tanks. Subsequently, the treated water enters industrial-grade water treatment facilities before being stored in reservoirs or directed into urban pipelines. This system aims to mitigate water pollution and safeguard the health of aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, it provides a reliable water source to support forestry and agriculture, promoting the development of a healthy water environment for the community.

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RIVER INTAKE

RIVER INTAKE

CITY

UNDERGROUND

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Section view of the water treatment center Plan of the water treatment center 14

The diagram above illustrates the steps of industrial-grade wastewater treatment and the corresponding specialized structures w ithin the strips, including sedimentation tanks, hydrolysis tanks, anoxic tanks, anaerobic tanks, aerobic tanks, and reservoirs. The diag ram below describes the steps of waste management in sustainable development and the corresponding specialized structures within the stri ps, including residential areas, waste treatment centers, livestock farms, and markets.

Garbage disposal procedure diagram

Water treatment procedure diagram

ART MUSEUM

RURAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

PROJECT TYPE LOCATION

DATE Competition Weihai, Shandong Individual Work

Fall2023 YAC Art museum

The theme of YAC architecture competition ART MUSEUM is to create an art museum among the terraced fields of Weihai, Shandong Province, to commemorate the local culture and artistic expression. In fact, this overlaps with China's emphasis on "rural construction" in recent years.

In the final plan, I responded to each of the structural dilemmas of the countryside that I discovered during my research, and they were reflected as vivid individual narratives, where spiritual needs that had been neglected in the past became abundant. The narrative logic of the village Art Museum shows the characteristics of "individuality" and "local knowledge" in a small range, and its expression is related to the concrete things in Rushan. The design responds to the terraced fields, the river, the wilderness and the inherent elements of the countryside and farmers, emphasizing the local and national character.

TOP Art museum effect picture

THE BRIDGE

ENGINEERING BASED PROJECT

PROJECT TYPE

STUDIO 511

DATE

LOCATION CATEGORY

Academic Professor Chibiao Hao

Qingdao University of Technology

Spring2022

Laiwu, Jinan, Shandong Individual Work

In the process of rapid social development, the concept of form subordinating to function proposed by traditional modernism is constantly broken.In today's design context, designers do not follow a clear task book to complete a design step by step, even if there is a clear design demand, how to define the demand itself is worthy of argument. In Nishizawa's Toshima Art Museum, the form and function of the building are in the middle of a kind of ambiguity, and this ambiguity is also the achievement of the b uilding. This project adopts an engineering-centric approach to cultivate the aesthetic appeal of structures. It achieves this by seamle ssly integrating structural contradictions, such as tension and pressure, entity and void, construction and node. Through innovative design methodologies, the project delves into the concept of ambiguity, leveraging deformation as a means to explore new realms of architectural expression.

NEGATIVE DEFINITION

STRUCTURAL DEFORMATION

By incorporating structural deformations based on mechanical principles, the space is optimized to better serve the functional requirements of a bridge.

In modern design, designers embrace ambiguity, reshaping design requirements and merging form with function. This project stands as a prime example, showcasing how ambiguity can be harnessed as a natural success, seamlessly blending form and function in a dynamic and sophisticated approach.

The first level serves as a drivable bridge, while the second level forms a circular space that can be enclosed. Interspersed within are some non-functional small spaces, with a structurally strong space at the top. The entire bridge exists between a state of boundary and boundlessness. TOP

This project takes an engineering-centric approach to enhance the visual appeal of structures. It accomplishes this by skillfully blending structural elements like tension and compression, solid forms and open spaces, as well as construction components and nodes. Employing innovative design techniques, the project embraces ambiguity and utilizes deformation as a tool to push the boundaries of architectural expression into uncharted territories.