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Architecture

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2021-2023

Yukun Liu

YUKUN LIU

About Me

Education

Date of Birth

05-24-2001

Nationality

Chinese Language

Chinese, English Email

liuyk2022@126.com

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Architecture (Class 2:1)

2021-2023

University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture

2019-2021

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China

Selected Works

Designer Assistant

Jun 2023 - Present

Fuzhou Huilong Construction Engineering Management Co.

Designer Assistant

Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

Fujian Fuda Architectural Planning and Design Research Institute Co.

Intern Architect

Jun 2021- Aug 2021

Fujian Electromechanical Coastal Architecture Design and Research Institute Co.

Intern Architect

Jan 2021- Feb 2021

Beijing Lantu Engineering Design Co. Fujian Branch

Software skills

• AutoCAD

• SketchUp

• Rhinoceros

• Grasshopper

• Lumion

• Photoshop

• V-Ray • D5 Render • Enscape

Experience 01 Exo-skyleton P.3 Next-Gen Community Design 02 The Oasis Next P.8 Post-Conflict Energy-Efficient Educational Facilities 03 What do we sleep for? P.13 An Exploration of Sleep Philosophy Through the Lens of Space and Architecture 04 Flux Film School P.16 Innovative Education, Creative Insights in Cinematic Spaces 05 Other Works P.20 Projects in Interships and Work

• Illustration • InDesign • Premiere Pro

Exo-skyleton

Next-Gen Community Design

London, UK | 2021-2022 | Individual Work | Personal Practice

With population growth and ecological imbalance becoming global challenges, the programme will design a future community for living, housing, working, culture, education, recreation and commerce within a limited site area.

The site is on the south bank of the River Thames, across the river from the City of London. It is located in a residential area, adjacent to the commercial area. The project is designed to create substantial residential and office accommodation with a technological look and feel, whilst creating a beautiful new city skyline in harmony with the City of London.

The project is based on Topology Optimisation design methodology. After several experiments using parametric calculations, towers were designed as way to realise the idea of Vertical Living .The project re-planned the internal roads. The planning is based on Frei Otto's Wool experiments, in a parametric way.

Site Analysis

Surrounded by Tower Bridge Rd and Tooley St, it is a transport hub with an abundance of Tube stations, bus stops and nearby piers ensuring superior accessibility.

Nestled amidst historical landmarks, the locale offers a mix of heritage and modernity with stunning views of the London skyline, delivering luxury, comfort, and a taste of London's rich history.

Replanning

Following the selection of key internal transport connections, the community road plan was optimised by using wool experiment to optimise the connections to the control points.

Combined with the design concept of the community and the chosen tower plan, the final choice was made to plan the community roadmap in the form of a Central Island

Tower Settlement

Setting the base variables combined with the distribution of roads from the wool experiments initially set the height and location of the tower so that the district could balance the renewal of the city skyline with better natural light gain.

Masterplan

Tower Summary

Exoskeleton Tower (E.T.)

The principal structures are distributed on the exterior facade of the tower, with minor internal ancillary structures supporting the deck.

Exterior Deck Tower (D.T.)

Exterior decking to provide public space for activities or landscaping.

Cenrtal Void Tower (V.T.)

The central voids create attractive public spaces and a diversity of observation conditions.

Twin Tower (T.T)

The twin buildings create separate but connected architectural spaces through a mirror structure.

4 Central Island Circular Distribution

A B C

Vertical Distribution Radiation Distribution

Exhibition A Exhibition B Pier Stadium Shopping Precinct A&B Shopping Precinct C Cultural Center A Cultural Center B Cultural Center C Gymnasium A Gymnasium B Recreation Room A Theatre A Theatre B Recreation Room B E.T.01 E.T.02 E.T.03 D.T.01

Topology Experiment

Structure Forming Process Topology Optimization

The Tower design will use topology optimisation to construct the basic structure. Topology optimisation is a mathematical approach to optimisation and this design experiment determines the placement of materials in the design domain based on the specific target loads and boundary conditions in order to achieve optimum building load performance.

Main Districts

The community has six districts:

The cultural and artistic functions are located to the south-west to serve both the community and the surrounding area. The exhibition and commercial areas are located adjacent to the Thames River for visitors from the pier and to prevent excessive noise from affecting the residential and office areas. The sports area is provided for the daily physical fitness of the residents. The central island is provided as a multi-functional community centre.

Loads and Supports Setting Load Load-deck Support Boundary Topology Optimization Result Mirror Result Rebuild Structure Interior Floors Slabs Final Result (E.T. 02) 50m 0m 100m 150m 200m D.T.02 V.T.01 V.T.02 T.T.01

6 50m 0m 100m 150m 200m Circulation Function Zone Community Space Lobby Office Co-working Space Commercial Garden Hotel Apartment Main Circulation Secondary Circulation Private Circulation Public Circulation Private Circulation Public Circulation Sky Garden Shared Garden Hotel Hotel Hotel Reception Small Size Office Central Area Big Size Office Reception Shell Integrated Community (D.T.01) Exterior Deck Commercial Shell

Integrated Community (V.T.02) Mid Size Apartment Central Area Nursing Home Nursery Main bedroom Flat A Flat B Flat C Flat D Bathroom Laundry room Living room Second bedroom Public area Kitchen Outdoor garden Elevator Plan of Mid Size Apartment (17th Floor) Big Size Apartment Small Size Apartment Mid Size Apartment Nursing Home Central Area Nursery Gymnasium Reception B A C D E

Functional Programme

Living Quartet: The Four Seasons

The Oasis Next 02

Post-Conflict Energy-Efficient Education Facilities

Ubari, Libya | 2022-2023 | Individual Work | Academic Study + Personal Practice

The project will use Ubari as a site case to design public care and education institutions for postconflict desert cities.

Ubari is an oasis town in the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya. It is in the Idehan Ubari, a Libyan section of the Sahara Desert. Ubari has suffered from the effects of the conflict, which have had a great impact on the lives of the residents. At the same time, many school-age children are unable to get the education and shelter they deserve, which is a problem faced by many desert cities.

The design scheme endeavors to create an educational environment for pre-primary school children in the Mashru' region. It intends to address the climate challenges of a desert city. It also aims to reduce costs and provide energy for subsequent use through the use of local materials and resources. And create well-being for school children and the community while minimising the impact on nature.

Ubari is divided into four districts, most of which are lagging behind in development. The ravages of civil war and foreign invasion have left Ubari in a state of disarray, triggering population displacements and economic decline, as well as creating educational deficits for countless school-age children. This deficit is most evident in Mashru', indicating that the area is in urgent need of attention.

More than 300 people died and more than 2,000 were injured during this period.

A battle for Ubari erupted in September 2014, and raged until February 2016 ceasefire.

Between 2014 and 2016, around 75% of its population have been displaced during its internal conflict.

Status of Education

According to City profile of Ubari

Most of the IDPs originating from Ubari municipality have started to return in the beginning of 2016. In all districts, the main reason for not attending school concerns the availability of teaching material. 2021 saw a welcome period of relative peace and political stability.

There is since May 2018 a tendency of increase in the hosting of IDPs.

And there are ONLY 3 public child care centers in Ubari.

Summer Sunpath

Winter Sunpath

Summer Prevailing Winds

Winter Prevailing Winds

Desert

Building Agriculture

Sport and

Recreation

Health

Commercial

Agriculture

Education

Public Services

Project Location

Primary Road

Secondary Road

Path

Distance

Satellite Image

UBARI

Ubari experienced fierce fighting during the 2011 revolt.

Climate Sustainability Strategy Temperature

Precipitation

Climate Challenges

There is a great difference in temperature between day and night, with highs reaching 45 degrees Celsius and the lows not dropping below 0 degrees Celsius. Being one of the driest regions in Libya, ubari receives almost no precipitation and below the Libyan average.

Temperatures are horribly high at noon and in the afternoon, especially in summer. East and north-east winds prevail. There is a light breeze at times, but no strong winds.

Windrose Sunpath

1 6 2 7 3 8 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 9

Photovoltaics Panel PV Panel Anchor Bolt Lightweight Concrete Roof Deck 150*150mm Timber Batten 200*200mm Timber Joist 200*200mm Timber Beam 200*200mm Timber Column Gusset Metal Framing Angle Reinforced Concrete Bond Beam Reinforcement 400mm Rammed Earth Wall Pre-fabricated Stone Window Uint Steel Base Plate Anchor Bolts 150mm Concrete Floor Slab Damp-proof Course Damp-proof membrane Crushed Stones Reinforxed Concrete Footing Gravel Base / Native Soil 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. PV Panel Lightweight Concrte Roof Deck Batten Joist Timber Support Frame Reinforced Concrete Bond Beam Upper Floor Timber Column Reinforced Rammed Earth Wall 0 25 75 50 100cm

Detail Section Construction Details

Local, Sustainable, and Functional

The building endeavors to achieve thermal comfort and cross ventilation through its distinctive architectural form and the use of rammed earth walls. Each roof is equipped with large-scale photovoltaic panels, maximizing the conversion of natural light and reducing the dependence on artificial lighting. The building also features a variety of window designs that reduce the intensity of direct sunlight while providing visual connection between the interior and exterior spaces, igniting the curiosity of children and fostering their exploration of light and shadow. The use of louvered windows, predominantly, not only offers cost-effective solutions but also utilizes materials readily available in the local area.

West Elevation

South Elevation

11 0 2 10m 5 A. Public Library A1. Ground Floor (Reading) A2. First Floor (Self-Study) B. Classroom C. Courtyard D. Integrated Activity Centre E. Medical Room F. Staff Room G. Kitchen H. Service Room I. Toilet J. Activity Space Plan

Perspective Section a-a'

A1 A2 E I F G D B J H C a a' N

More Than a Preprimary School

The facility will not only serve as a place for academic learning, but also as a sanctuary for play, reading, dining and rest for children.

The facility equipped with basic medical amenities to cater to the needs of the community. The library, open to the public, offers ample opportunities for students to continue their education and reading over the weekends.

Additionally, the project is aimed at generating employment opportunities for the local resident, which contributes to the local economic development.

The second floor reading space provides an expansive and relatively private learning environment. The north side of the building houses a large playground equipped with recreational facilities and a designated planting area, fostering an appreciation for cultivation and the great outdoors.

The entrance has a definite directional character and leads into the large courtyard. Folding doors allow multifunctional classrooms to be connected. The openings in the rammed earth walls with light and shadow encourage children's desire to explore. The integrated activity centre provides dining space, while it could provide a wide indoor space for activities. Behind the folding screens there is a shady indoor space for the children to take their lunch break. The public library has books for children to borrow and a pleasant environment for reading. The courtyard, formed by the building enclosure, provides effective shade and creates a shaded and attractive space for children.

What do we sleep for?

An Exploration of Sleep Philosophy Through Space and Architecture

2023 | Individual Work | Personal Practice

During my undergraduate studies, I realised that most architecture students and practitioners suffer from sleep problems. Even we have become accustomed to it. Sleep is considered to be an enabler of productivity rather than enjoyment of sleep itself. In order to achieve "reasonable sleep", we become anxious about sleep deprivation when we can't sleep and even need to take medication. So I started thinking about the meaning of sleep and realized that more and more people are defining sleep in a utilitarian way of thinking. Yet what has caused this trend in us?

Sleep Now

How Did Sleep Habits Evolve?

WHAT RULES?

Chapter 1 Utilitarian

Not Us Social Driver

It seems that we are not always really in charge in choosing our sleep. More and more people suffer from insomnia, and it's not just the immense stress that takes away the ability to fall asleep. Also, we don't have complete freedom over our sleep schedule and can even feel anxious about not getting enough sleep. We set sleep goals to be more efficient, but then give it up in order to strive for more free time. Is all this vicious cycle really just because we can't follow the rules and accomplish our goals?

We are like products without self-awareness on the giant assembly line of society, with mechanized procedures pushing us forward step by step. In pursuit of greater effectiveness, we choose to conform to the rules, but we also give up our true nature. We treat sleep as a means of restoring our energy and enhancing our productivity. Most people get so caught up in it that they can't stop to think about what sleep really means to our existence. At first, we may feel relaxed and experience the pleasure of being pushed by society, but gradually we become squeezed and manipulated products, unable to make our own choices.

Central Tower

The center that the assembly line surrounds is the tower of power. Because the most direct path to the tower is to be integrated into the assembly line, people willingly throw themselves into it in pursuit of power and profit. Yet how is this not driven by the invisible tower?

When

Let's explore!

14 What is the time flashing on these tunnels? So there's a shortcut! It is just like our daily sleep, it always feels like it takes a long time to fall asleep. And while indulging in dreamland we are urged to get up by the fast passing time. Welcome! Here you will enjoy a scientifically correct "sleeping journey". And it looks like you can enter the tower and enjoy the view from the top. It looks like a very exciting place with a lot of interesting facilities. The whole amusement park seems to be centred around a huge tower.

way to the high place should be this direction. But I don't like the feeling of being set up in this kind of routine. I'll choose this side. This seems to show a countdown to reach the destination. AHH! MY HAT!!

to Sleep Odyssey...

found that the facilities mimic the cycles of "scientific sleep".

the same time, there was someone who found a shortcut to get up there.

The

While Mr Brown came

Brown and Mr Parker have arrived and about to start a thought-provoking journey... 1 3 4 5 7 6 2 Here there are forks in the road, a route with rules and a free route.

through a journey cycle... Sometimes thrilling, like a dream.

he has gone

The whole conveyor belt seems to be powered by the centre tower and passed down by gears. We were moved forward automatically like items on an assembly line controlled by the central tower! This place runs like a giant factory. And I'm moving forward effortlessly. Hey! It should be this way! I'm almost at the top, but why am I feeling tired and jittery when I should be excited. I'm sick and tired of feeling arranged! I'm being transported and processed like an object, and it's like I'm not myself anymore. AHH!

Gosh! My body was squeezed by the shape of the slide, and it hurts because of the fabric rubbing! IT HURTS!

with the slide's shape!

whole journey was automatic, an invisible force kept pushing him forward.

My body changes postures

The

the next stop Mr Brown was faced with a strange shaped slide. Moving forward, Mr.Brown found... Mr Brown is getting suspicious too. Of course, some abandoned this way. 8 9 10 12 Starting this cable car adventure was a blast! But as it got higher and higher, the uneasiness of hanging gradually filled me. Looking out from the inside of the cable car, I felt as if I were trapped in a cage. Can I quit now?

Things

This is

Can anyone help me?

I seem to be trapped, could you help me open it.

Seems like it would be very hard to escape the system even

It seems that people who choose shortcuts don't get what they want and instead get stuck in suffocating situations.

Finally he can't bear to live in the "system" and chose back to the beginning.

WHO RULES?

Chapter 2 True Nature

Sleep is Sleep Against the Flow

When going to sleep is simply a result of feeling tired, sleepy, or simply a desire for a peaceful sleep, we return to the true nature of sleep. However, very few people are able to leave behind the convenience of going with the flow, deviate from societal norms, and resolutely follow their heart's choice. Even fewer are able to rise to the top despite this disregard for societal rules. Sleep is just sleep and I am just me. How many people are able to stay true to their hearts in today's society?

Unlike social drives, when you choose to focus on natural drives, you lose the automatic forward movement that seems easier. Everything needs to be chosen and discovered by yourself, even the paths that are not clearly guided. However, you gain freedom, which comes at a heavy price. Some will fall prey to the temptation and choose to go with the flow, while there are numerous others who step out of the assembly line loop and choose to follow the path of nature. However, who can definitively say who is right and who is wrong?

Self

We deeply believe that when sleep is no longer utilitarian, people's health will improve and their minds will be at ease. Perhaps it is by choosing to forgo those fleeting pleasures of the high places that we have the opportunity to explore the joy and fulfillment within our own selves.

It's exhausting.

seem to be getting worse.

he was also trapped in a maze of glass rooms. Finally he found his way back.

However,

exit.

why did you turn back?

Brown found that ultimately he would just keep revolving in a loop in the giant conveyor belt if he didn't find an

Hey,

already the highest point. And there's only one way to cycle on this conveyor belt except to get back to the origin.

if one chose to do so. I've reached here with great difficulty, do I really want to go back to the initial point? If I could do it over again, would I really choose another way? Looks like Mr Parker's chosen direction led to a free and happy place. Hey, what's up? Sorry, I'm afraid I can't help it.It seems you can only go back the original way. We are all trapped in the great cycle of the "system" unless we find the way back. But the truth is, many of us are enjoying it. Enjoying the pleasure of being pushed by an external force to keep moving... Well, it looks like we're stuck in this order. He found his way back to the initial point, only to enter a new platform. He found that the one who chose the shortcut... Was trapped inisde the glass room.

The long and lonely tunnel made him suspicious. Mr. Parker made a new friend here, someone who had escaped from the system. However, the scenery beckon him... Then it came to where there was no route restriction. Mr Parker chose the less crowded path... It seems that most people still follow the trend and choose the path of being ruled. Here I am! Why is freedom so lonely? Contrary to those who were in the SYSTEM and could only have a partial view, this place seemed to have a much broader perspective. Why did you turn here? Indeed, it looks much more cosy here. Despite having the freedom to walk around at will, the upper limit of height only seems to reach up to here. But it's still good. Perhaps Mr Brown is standing at the top of the tower enjoying the best view... I couldn't stand that way any longer.So I zip-lined here. What would you choose? They looked back and pondered the gains and losses. 15 16 18 20 22 21 23 25 28 29 30 26 27 24 17 19

Flux Film School

Innovative Education, Creative Insights in Cinematic Spaces

Liverpool, UK | 2023 | Individual Work | Academic Study

The design will create a new film school for the University of Liverpool at the junction of Oxford Street and Mulberry Street.

The design aims to fulfil the required function whilst introducing an innovative concept of film teaching - learning about the making and shooting of films through the experience of being in the architectural space. Also, because cinema is a popular art, the building introduces a new educational method of public presentation of works, which can introduce multidisciplinary cooperation, public participation and cooperation with film companies through the rich social space and open cinema setting. Through the interesting design of the space, it is hoped that it can arouse students' interest and effectively utilise the space for collaborative discussions, creating more interesting inspirations.

Collaboration

Encourage active collaboration among students, staff, and film professionals for interdisciplinary cooperation.

Inspiration

Creating cinematic spaces that inspire students to draw inspiration from their spatial experiences.

Functionality

Optimise space while meeting functional needs, with a balance of practicality and interest.

Social Hub

Establish diverse social spaces to meet communication needs andspark collaborative creativity.

Community

Engage the community in evaluating and enhancing student work, promoting community involvement.

Cinematic Space Analysis

FILM SPACE TECHNIQUE

Straightforward

Sequential narrative with clear objectives

Diverse View

Enriching narrative with varied views

Central Radiance

Triggering diverse development from a core

Holism

All aspects of the central event

Temporal-Spatial

Enriching depth through dimensionsvaried

The Essence

A gradual approach to explore deeper meanings

Inner Dissect

A comprehensive, multi-angle in-depth exploration

Omniscient

Understanding every aspect from a god's-eye

Detail-Centric

In-depth investigation of event particulars

Step by Step

Reveal differentcompletely face sequentially

Obscured

Things get ambiguous through a medium

Imagination

Leaving room for infinite speculation by omitting event details

Eureka Moment

Unexpected insight into the core

Tunnel Vision

Stuck in narrowed view, unable to escape limited thinking

Clients Analysis

Design Approach

SOCIAL CONDENSER

Embedding a cylindrical space within the site to form a central hub that acts as a social condenser and enhances the richness of the space.

CENTRAL CIRCULATION

Establishing an open flow between two entrances creates a central pathway. Strategically use the hub subtly divides functional areas visually and psychologically, directing the circulation of people.

VERTICAL JOURNEY

East: The vertical circulation is facilitated by a double staircase. West: An outdoor cantilevered corridor connects all floors, creating a spatial experience like a journey with rich scenarios.

CONNECT

ADAPT

Bridges connect the massing, travelling through the central hub. It creates a variety of spaces for socialising, and provides a variety of viewing perspectives for the user. The massing was slightly adapted to the climate and surroundings. The roof of the eastern block is also used to create a garden terrace that echoes the surroundings.

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

Perspective Section

By strategically placing the Creative Hub and the main corridors, the functional areas are ambiguously segregated. This ensures the most efficient circulation of different user groups without conflict. And an overhanging stair corridor, connecting the floors above ground, generates a convenient circulation while adding interest and interaction with the surroundings.

1 Parapet Caping 2-ply Bitumen Waterproofing

2 Double Glazing Acid-etched Glass

2 -ply 15mm Gypsum Fibreboard

Waterproofing

300mm CLT Wall 100mm Rigid Foam Insulation

3 WPC Decking

Chippings Protective Membrane

2- Ply Bitumen Waterproofing 200mm PUR Thermal Insulation

Board

Vapour Barrier 300 mm CLT Roof Slab Batten (fastened on spring clips)

Ceiling Ventilation System

Gypsum Fibreboard

4 Triple Glazing In Timberaluminium Window Frame

Double Glazing Acid-etched Glass 400*400 mm Glulam Columns

5 Carpet 60mm Cement Subfloor 40mm Mineral Wool Impact Sound Insulation 300mm CLT Floor Slab Batten (fastened on spring clips) Ceiling Ventilation System Gypsum Fibreboard Acoustic Ceiling Panels For Cinema

6 150*50mm Aluminum Facade ribs 30mm Aluminum Facade

Cladding Water-resistive Barrier 2-ply 15mm Gypsum Fibreboard 400*400mm Glulam Columns Intersperesed With Mineral Wool Thermal Vapour Barrier 30mm Timber Wall Panel Acoustic Wall Panels For Cinema

The main structure is dominated by CLT floor slabs and glulam columns . The façade is also created through the use of transparent and translucent materials. Different degrees of softness of light and shadow can be formed to meet different needs while increasing the interest and sense of hierarchy of the space.

Plan

Detail Section

ENTRANCE

LEGEND Academic Social Film-making

Technical Service Administrative

Exploded Diagram Exhibition Reception & Office Lecture Theatre Toilet Store Cinema Creative Hub PC Lab 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Film Studio Studio Control Room Sound Control Room Social Terrace Kitchen Ticket & Cafe Bar Cafe 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Toilet Cinema Film Studio Recording Control Sound Recording Photography Suite 4. 6. 9. 16. 17. 18. Main Entrance Cinema Entrance A. B. Express Entrance C. Changing Room Green Room Film Archive Equipment Store Technician's Office Film Workshop 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Lecture Theatre Toilet Creative Hub Social Terrace Seminar Room 3. 4. 7. 12. 25. Staff Office Costume Studio Costume Store Inspiration Zone 26. 27. 28. 29. Toilet PC Lab Staff Office Costume Studio Leisure Garden 4. 8. 26. 27. 30. Lab Open Plan Office Staff Kitchenette Headmaster's Office Meeting Room 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. ROOF SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR GROUND FLOOR (+0.00m) (-3.60m) (+4.50m) (+8.10m) (+12.70/13.50m) LOWER GROUND FLOOR