LEE TIN WAN / DESIGN PROJECTS / 2002-2007
THE PORTFOLIO
First edition published in June 2004 Second edition published in April 2005 Third edition published in June 2006 Fourth edition published in June 2007 by Lee Tin Wan Department of Architecture, the University of Hong Kong All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without permission in writing from the Department of Architecture, the University of Hong Kong and Aedas Limited. Printed in Hong Kong ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to acknowledge with great appreciation all the help received from numerous teachers, my helper collegues and collegues at Aedas, where I worked in during my year out For their support of the design projects, many thanks to: Mr. Leslie Lu Prof. Richard Frewer Mr. Ray Zee Mr. Martin Fung Mr. David Booth Mr. Sang Lee Mr. Ferdinand Cheung Mr. Kyran Sze Mr. David Fung Miss Chan Wai Yee, Janet Mr. Lee Wing Kin Miss Chu Oi Yan Mr. Cheng Sze Hon Miss Luk Pui Ling, Jane Mr. Lee Chun Pang Mr. Fung Ka Chun, Jerry Miss Tse Sin Ling, Shirla Miss Lee Kwan Yee, Katrina Mr. Wong Ho Kan, Kenny Mr. Lai Chun Wai, Charles Special Thanks: Cyrus and Walter from Reproduction Service
Contents BAAS 2 Projects 1
The City Room
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Modular Systems
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Public Library / Sai Ying Pun / Hong Kong / 2002 Community Centre / Lamma Island / Hong Kong / 2003
Summer Project Dreams
Propaganda Brochure / Ricci Hall / 2003
BAAS 3 Projects
Exhibition at the Urban Junction
Demonstration Centre for New Era Transportation/ Causeway Bay / Hong Kong / 2003
Gigantic Rocks on the Plain
Opera House and Home for Asian Youth Orchestra / High Island Reservoir / Hong Kong / 2004
Year-out Project
The First Encounter with BIM
Community College of City University Building / Kowloon Tong / Hong Kong / 2004-2005
MArch 1 Projects
The A.C.E. Strand - New Axis of Shanghai Urban Strategy / Shanghai / China / 2005
Fragments on the Creek
Multimedia Complex / Shanghai / China / 2005
Competition Entries
A New Typology of Habitation for Hong Kong Apartment Design Competition / Hong Kong / 2005
Flexibility x Compactness
Interior Design Competition / Hong Kong / 2006
MArch 1 (Exchange) Project The Gigantic Carpet of Eindhoven
Convention Centre ‘Beursgebouw’ / Eindhoven / the Netherlands / 2006
MArch 2 Thesis Project Garden of the Muses
Applied Arts Cultivation Complex / Suzhou Creek / Shanghai / China / 2006-2007
BAAS 2 / 2002
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The City Room
Public Library Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong 2002
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Modular Systems
Community Centre Lamma Island, Hong Kong 2003
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SUMMER / 2003
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Dreams
Propaganda Brochure Ricci Hall 2003
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BAAS 3 / 2003
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Exhibi�on at the Urban Junc�on
Demonstra�on Centre for New Era Transporta�on Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 2003
Synopsis The project is an interdisciplinary collabora�on of architecture, structural engineering and building service engineering. Coordina�on hence becomes one of the key agenda. Advices from the consultatnts are taken into considera�on during the design process. The car demonstra�on centre concerns with many issues, including technology, environment, culture and economy. It is in fact a milestone to reflect our social values as well as our vision.
Future Development The Government is currenly planning a development to develop the Causeway Bay harbourfront. A large scale reclama�on and construc�on will be taken place. There will be a new promenade to connect the Conven�on and Exhibi�on Centre; an entension of the Eastern Island Corridor and a hotel development. The reclaimed area is indicated in red.
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The Site The original assigned site was not the same as it is. A�er studying the future development of the area, we moved it sightly to the corner site between the Eastern Corridor and Gloucester Road. The jus�fica�on of the site loca�on is the immediate reponse to the two highways. The perspec�ve seen from the highways would become more drama�c and the linkage among the urban fabrics would also be strengthened. Design ideas were explored based on the designated theme - Exhibi�on at the Urban Junc�on.
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Urban Context In order to enhance connec�ons between the exis�ng urban fabric and the new promenade, a footbridge network is built to provide circula�on for pedestrians. Consequently, the car exhibi�on centre, the hotel, the World Trade Centre and the residen�al block will become the 'Causeway Bay Matrix'.
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Schema�c Design Phase I The concept of false perspec�ve was applied to the schema�c design. Spa�al rela�onship among the programmes were also studied. Structural consultants were involved in defining the structural grid.
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Schema�c Design Phase II Geometry and false perspec�ve were further explored. 30° angles were applied in the whole building in order to provide consistent spaces. The two li� towers are in diamond shapes to respond to the overall plan.
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Design Development The car demonstra�on centre evolved from a sketch concept to a building design. Structural solu�ons were further developed. Building services came into play. Mechanical rooms, chiller plant and toilets were allocated to the building.
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Refined Concepts The convergence of lines creates a false perspec�ve, which gives observers different percep�on to the building form.
Along the circula�on path, the moving traffic gives visitors a visual experience. On the contrary, the building gives drivers an urban experience.
By changing the viewing distance and the amount of light, different quali�es of filtered view can be seen by observers.
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Finalized Design The rela�onship between the site and the buidling was reviewed. This contributed to the modifica�on of the overall building form. The roof and the internal circula�ons are sloped as a respose to the highways. Half-levels were introduced to facilitate interac�on among the cars being exhibited, the visitors and the outside traffic. Timber louvres were cladded on li� towers to achieve different appearances of the building between day-�me and night-�me.
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The Skylight ETFE was chosen as the material for the skylight. It is light-weight, controllable in light transmi�ance and cost efficient. The sketches illustrate ini�al ideas of the suspension structure and the geometry of the air sacs.
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Construc�on Sequence 1. Shallow foo�ngs were laid and the essen�al retaining walls were constructed. 2. The structural core (central li� core) was constructed using casted-in-situ reinforced concrete. 3. Steel rigid frame structure and the trusses were assembled on site. 4. Prefabricated composite deckings were installed on the beams. 5. Windows, doors, staircases and par��ons were installed. The ETFE skylight was also fixed to the structure. 6. Mechanical and electrical services were installed. 7. Timber louvres were cladded on the building skin. Sanitary fitments were installed. The interior was furnished. 8. Comple�on.
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Environmental Controls If solar heat gain is reduced in the summer and increased in the winter, much energy will be saved while maintaining thermal comfort of the interior. It is achieved by the applica�on of double facade. The air gap serves as a medium to regulate the room temperature. Dynamic shading system of the ETFE skylight helps to control the amount of direct sunlight into the atrium. By applying stack effect, natural ven�la�on is facilitated on the first floor and the atrium next to the li� core.
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BAAS 3 / 2004
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Gigan�c Rocks on the Plain
Opera House and Home for Asian Youth Orchestra High Island Reservoir, Hong Kong 2004
Synopsis ‘Why should we travel for several hours to a remote area to watch an opera?’ There was a vigorous debate on jus�fying the site loca�on. The major performance space in Hong Kong is the Cultural Centre, which is located in the city centre. Unfortunately, the misbehavior of audiences there reveals the problem - they are trea�ng the performance as a movie show or a pop concert rather than a performing art. This phenomenon needs to be rec�fied. The argument is: It is essen�al for audiences to have a calm and peaceful emo�on prior to the apprecia�on of performance. On the other hand, the members of AYO need frequent prac�ces before their formal performance on the stage. Any disturbance from the surroundings will definitely affect their performances. Therefore a remote site is preferred. The project draws a ques�on on the nature of opera, or in a macroscopic view, the whole discipline of performing art.
The Site High Island Reservoir is the largest reservoir in Hong Kong. The exact loca�on of the site is the atland opposite to the west dam of the reservoir. With the dam as a backdrop, the site enjoys a panorama of the sea. The site was formerly a camp for Vietnamese refugees and is now converted to a camping site and a water sports centre.
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Site Planning The Opera House consists of a cluster of three buildings, respec�vely the auditorium block, the administra�on block and the dormitory. There is a long walkway leading from the ferry pier to the sunken plaza. It serves as a device to nourish the emo�on of the audiences before they enter the Opera House. Vehicular access is also available from the dam. The road terminates with a drop-off area connec�ng the dormitory and the sunken plaza.
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Scheme Based on the programmes’ nature, the Opera House is divided into an auditorium block and an administra�on block. The auditorium block accommodates programmes more related to performance, such as foyer, auditorium, backstage, dressing rooms and rehearsal areas; the administra�on block accommodates administra�on office, cafeteria and a second space for rehearsals or informal performances. There is a footbridge connec�ng the two buildings.
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Gigan�c Rocks on the Plain The Opera House complex rests on the flatland as a huge sculpture. The concept of gigan�c rocks is inspired by the rocks used to construct the dam. In order to minimize the impact to the site, pa�nated copper is chosen as the cladding material. It is more sustainable than aluminium and its bluish-green colour blends in well with the environment.
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A Day at the Opera House 11:00 12:00 14:00 15:00 16:30 18:00
arrival lunch at cafeteria rehearsal performance intermission end of performance
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The Auditorium The auditorium, as the heart of the Opera House, plays an important role in revealing the concept in a rela�vely microscopic scale. The facade is being flipped outside-in, bringing the grid form eleva�on of the building into the interior of the auditorium. The volume is basically derived from a cube and its interior surfaces are dominated by reflec�ng panels.
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Stage The auditorium is accommoda�ng both orchestra and opera performances. Due to different acous�c requirements, certain degree of flexibility is achieved in the performing space. The level of the ceiling can be adjusted in order to change the volume. The shape of the auditorium can be changed by moving the panels near the stage. Therefore, a proscenium format can be converted to a shoe-box format. The orchestra pit can also be raised to the stage level for large scale orchestra performances.
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Acous�c Panels These acous�c panels are rotated at a certain angle not only to follow the concept, but also to achieve be�er sound reflec�on. Moreover, light fi�ngs are hidden behind the panels such that the interior is washed by so� diffused light. Hence a warm atmosphere is created in the auditorium.
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YEAR OUT / 2004-2005
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The First Encounter with BIM
Community College of City University Building Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong 2004-2005
What is BIM? BIM, also known as Building Informa�on Modelling, is a rela�vely new technology in CAAD (computer-aided architectural design). The essence of BIM is the input of parameters in the design process. Once the parameters have been changed (say changing the thickness or matrial of a wall), the model will update itself automa�cally, thus reducing �me in dra�ing lineworks. This greatly increases the efficiency in architectural prac�ce, especially in the design development phase.
BIM so�ware is not another 3D so�ware! In fact, BIM so�ware is an all-in-one tool in architectural prac�ce. It includes a full category of architectural elements for design projects ranging from master plan to detail design; a template to generate various schedules for documenta�on and a visualiza�on so�ware in producing high-quality presenta�on renderings.
The CCCU Building The Community College of City University is an ins�tuion to bridge between secondary educa�on and university. Classrooms, lecture theatres, library, assembly hall, staff rooms, cafeteria and parking spaces are accomodated in the 15-stories building with a gross area of 40,000 square metres. The central courtyard, being the dominant feature of the building, provides a social place for students as well as to facilitate natural ven�la�on under the hot and humid climate of Hong Kong.
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The A.C.E. Strand - New Axis of Shanghai Urban Strategy Shanghai, China 2005
Synopsis The Bund has already been well developed and become a strong magnet in Eastern Shanghai. Yet the Suzhou Creek s�ll lacks a character. In view of the People’s Square as an important central park, and the Xin�andi area as a popular commercial area, we a�empt to link up the Creek with these two places to form another strong magnet on the Western part, so that the two magnets will cohere with each other. As People’s Square is already accomoda�ng many formal art venues, like Shanghai Museum, we see the poten�al of developing the Creek area into a cradle for young art, for ar�sts to develop their poten�al and flourish in this special site. We achieve this by loca�ng areas of important access as receptors, which have been turned into four art strands of mul�-media, fashion and fabric, performing arts and pain�ng and installa�on arts. The four strands not only s�tch the Suzhou Creek but also disperse the visitors to the nearby community, where ar�sts’ studios and entertainment venues are located. Islands are created in the middle of the river to act as the linkage of the four, and also enhance the rela�onship between the river and the Creek area.
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Green Linkage & Entertainment Link The first a�empt is to create visual linkages to link up the hot spots in the site. Besides, some pocket parks are also inserted into the urban fabric to link up the three hubs. By cu�ng up the urban fabric into smaller sizes, urban fabrics with various densi�es are created. Hot spots are also introduced into some key points, like conven�on centre near Yanan Road, shopping mall at People’s Square and art facili�es near Suzhou Creek to emphasize the iden�ty of the three hubs.
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Proposed Traffic 1. Chopping the large island around Xin�andi area into smaller islands, and turn them into pedestrian zones to allow pedestrian to diffuse into the area. 2. Comple�on of the ring road around People’s Square, which helps to divert the traffic in the site to all direc�ons. 3. Allowing pedestrian roads to go underneath Yanan Road Freeway. It facilitates the connec�on between Xin�andi and People’s Square.
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Entertainment and Ar�sts’ Studios Entertainment and ar�sts’ studios are put into the pedestrian zones, which act as a glue to link up the big hot spots and to a�ract people to diffuse into the site.
Forma�on of Civic + Entertainment Hub When the new traffic proposal has been realized and the entertainment and ar�sts’ studios have been introduced into pedestrian zones, the civic hub and the entertainment hub are linked together, and the hot spots eventually grow around the hybrid of the two hubs.
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Proposed Traffic 1. Relocate Xinzha Road further away from the Creek so as to imporve the environment of the promendade. 2. Comple�on of West Qufou Road to facilitate east-west connec�on in the northern side of the Creek. 3. Three roads are created across the creek to facilitate north-south connec�on. 4. The large island around the Creek are chopped into smaller islands. Pedestrian zones are introduced in these small islands which allows pedestrian to diffuse into the site. 5. The promenades of the Creek are coverted to greenery to allow people to get close without traffic interup�on.
Entertainment and Ar�sts’ Studios Entertainment and ar�sts’ studios are introduced into the pedestrian zones to a�ract pedestrian traffic in the site. They also connect the pedestrian zones in the southern part of the site such that the three hubs are linked together.
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Exis�ng Metro Sta�ons and Hot Spots There are three exis�ng hot spots around Suzhou Creek. Art Creek and Tequilla China are formerly abandoned warehouses, which consist of a gallary, an architecture office and a fashion design workhop. Another one is the Warehouse of the Four Banks, which is a declared monument. An exisitng subway line is running through the site with a metro sta�on at Xinzha Road, which is at the southern bank of Suzhou Creek. Another subway line will be constructed in the future with a metro sta�on at West Qufou Road, which is at the northern bank of the Creek.
Pedestrian Flow Volume A survey was conducted on how people access the site. It was found that at the southern bank of Sozhou Creek there are three main access from People’s Square. On the other hand, four roads lead people into the site at the northern bank.
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Receptors Eight strategic points are plo�ed on the site based on three criteria: 1. hot spots 2. road juc�on with large amount of pedestrian influx 3. subway sta�ons The points are then turned into receptors which facilitate in receiving pedestrian influx to the site. Programmes like conven�on centre and other event spaces are located there.
Diffusers The receptors also serve as diffusers to divert pedestrian traffic into the site. Visitors in the diffusers are guided to the studios of their favourite ar�sts.
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Forma�on of the Four Art Strands By connec�ng the receptors, four strands are formed across Suzhou Creek. According to the design strategy, the Creek area will be turned into a hub for young ar�sts. Four art disciplines are chosen to represent the four art strands, they are respec�vely: 1. mul�-media art 2. fashion and fabric art 3. performing art 4. pain�ng and installa�on art
Linkage between the Strands The river is treated as the linkage between the four art strands. A series of curved promenades is created along Suzhou Creek in order to s�tch up the northern and southern banks. People may meander around both banks in a single journey. Four islands are created in the middle of the Creek as connec�ons between the promendes and the four art strands. These islands eventually become event spaces on the Creek.
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Figure Ground The white area represents open spaces, Suzhou Creek is shown as the biggest open space in the site. Pocket open spaces are created to link up the three hubs.
Building Density Different building density is created. Pedestrians will have an experience of alterna�ng building densi�es throughout the journeys in the site.
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Porosity The small islands and the pedestrian zones allow people to diuse into the site such that the site has high porosity.
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MArch 1 / 2005
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Fragments on the Creek Mul�media Complex Shanghai, China 2005
Synopsis Mul�-media being one of the ‘Art Disciplines’. It includes Crea�ve Media, Graphics Design and Photography. In daily life, mul�-media serves as a tool to convey informa�on. adver�sements, mass-media and the internet are good examples. They become the social norm of the 21st century. Regarding the concept of the development, the metaphor of ‘Mul�-media as Informa�on as Fragments’ is being used. When the ‘Informa�on Bomb’ explodes, the fragments overwhelmingly spread over the city. This project sought to reflect the intrusion of mul�-media into our urban life in the era of Informa�on.
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Strategy The idea of fragments are to be revealed in built form and the programmes. New buildings are being fragmen�zed into different scales of trapezoid forms. They become a camouflage which blends well with the exis�ng fabric. The building heights are coherent with the context. The programmes are categorized into 4 natures, respec�vely Educa�on, Exhibi�on, Entertainment and Recrea�on, which are mixed together in the new and exis�ng buildings.
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It has long been a poten�al to develop the freeway in order to so�en the edge of the site, as well as to facilitate the EastWest connec�on across the freeway. The Gallery Building is a sta�c response to the dynamic freeway. By means of skylights and reflec�ve panels, sunlight is introduced into the interior. Therefore, a desirable environment for exhibi�on is achieved.
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Situa�ons Four ‘situa�ons’ are created to signify some urban phenomenons: - Tunnel of Illusion; - Tower of Slowness; - Bridge of Surveillence; and the - Garden of Fragments, which is the ‘flagship building’ of the Mul�-media Strand. In the Garden of Fragments, greenery and mul�-media are incorporated into the same site, such that public involvement of mul�-media is encouraged. The extent of involvement is further enhanced by the porosity of building cluster inside the Garden.
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Compe��on / 2005
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A New Typology of Habita�on for Hong Kong Apartment Design Compe��on Hong Kong 2005
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Compe��on / 2006
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Flexibility x Compactness Interior Design Competition Hong Kong 2006
Competition Programme Given are three typcial plans of residential units in Hong Kong. Participants are free to choose one of the plans to work on the interior design. Demolition or alternation of non-structural partitions is allowed. Plan B was chosen because of the convexity of the interior space. The openness of the living room favours a exible layout, which coheres with the prevalent lifestyle nowadays. Of course, its compactness creates a challenge to utilize every square inch of the footprint.
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Openness Concrete wall of the bathroom is demolished and replaced by glazing. Much natural light is introduced into the inteior and thus increasing the brightness and the depth of space. The openness of the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom emphasizes the visibility of the whole unit. The false ceiling, as a key element of the design, links up with kitchen cabinets, wardrobe, bed, desk, etc. to achieve a sense of unity.
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Flexibility ‘SOHO Style’ design - dining, res�ng and working in the living room; the all-rounded interior space can be configured according to diferent occasions. The glazed bathroom becomes the foucs of the unit. The applica�on of liquid crystal glazing suggests the modernity of the living room. Alterna�on has been done to the bay window to accomodate a wardrobe and a small bedroom. Privacy is ensured by using curtain to separate the bedroom from the living space.
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Spaciousness Due to the limited area of the unit, black glass is used to clad the wall of the living room in order to create a spacious and fashionable environment. The reflec�ve glazing brings an effect to extend the space, in spite of the nega�ve effect of its dark colur. It is an a�empt to create a new experience of living in the 21st century.
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Modernity The living area is shaped into a rectangular plan by false ceiling and glazed shelf. It helps to unify the space as a whole. The combina�on of fair-face concrete, stainless steel and glazing may create a cold feeling. A mosaic �le feature wall effec�vely balances the atmosphere. The low cabinets along the side not only provide adequate storage spaces, but also serve as seats.
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MArch 1 (Exchange) / 2006
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The Gigantic Carpet of Eindhoven Convention Centre ‘Beursgebouw’ Eindhoven, the Netherlands 2006
Synopsis The convention centre is located at a prestigeous location in Central Eindhoven - a nexus of infrastructures, retails and office buildings. The welcoming green carpet spans across the busy traffic and brings the visitors to the main entrance. This carpet not only serves as a landscape or a pedestrian walkway but also signifies the doorway to Eindhoven. The first striking image seen by visitors arriving by train will no longer be the Philips Stadium but this iconic edifice.
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Shakespeare’s Play ‘The Tempest’ Developing a notation and diagram of Shakespeare’s play ‘The Tempest’. The process sought to explore the concepts and ideas held within the play by extracting information from the play into visual notations. Thus different notations of the scenes, characters’ feelings and timeline were produced.
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Index Models by Cardboard Processing the notations into 20cm by 20cm cardboard models. They represented the essence of the diagrams. Intuitive representations of various characters, themes and emotions were realized by dierent topographies of the index models. Curvatures of the models are determined by the physical properties of the material. The three chosen characters were Ariel, Prospero & Caliban.
Index Models by Nurbs Modelling Software The three index models were reproduced in precision by nurbs modelling software. The models were illustrated in various views and their geometries were analysed.
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Index Model Sections Sections were cut from the nurbs index models to study the proportions of the enclosed spaces. 45 sections were cut in 3 models in both axes and were juxtaposed in a matrix. These sections were examined and filtered based on functionality, aesthetics and geometries. 9 ‘index sections’ were shortlisted and they became vocaburaries for further design processes.
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Cognitive Map Working with site analysis, a cognitive map was used to visualize the impression to the site. Through video, the site was captured at different times of the day, from different angles and distances. 5 themes were featured in the movie, they were Movements, Pedestrians, Traffic, Sound and Surfaces. The moving scenes were then converted into film strips of continuous shots and these strips composed a collage. The order of the strips related directly to the site and its vacinity. Three subjects were derived from the cognitive map, respectively Ambiguity, Juxtaposition of Organic Form & Geometric Pattern and Proportions of Widths and Heights. These subjects were represented by a graphic overlay on the cognitive map in order to provide information of the site as well as to create an image of the site context.
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Final Design: Carpets When dealing with final building form, the idea of ‘carpets’ came into play. The vocabularies defined in previous progress were arranged in an order according to spatial relationships in a convention centre. Thus several layers of surfaces or ‘carpets’ were created. In other words, the programmes ‘molded’ the topography of these ‘carpets’. They wrapped around such that floor slabs came up to become walls and then became roofs. Thus spaces are created.
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MArch 2 Thesis / 2006-2007
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Garden of the Muses
Applied Arts Cultivation Complex Suzhou Creek, Shanghai, China 2006-2007
Synopsis Since Marcel Duchamp posed the question of ‘What is art?’ the concept of found objects or readymades influenced countless artists. As for Andy Warhol, he reacted with the commercialization of art by setting foot on other fields (such as movie, music, etc.). Such phenomena signify the dissolution of boundaries between art and life prevails over the realm of contemporary art. In English etymology, ‘museum’ is originally from the Greek ‘mouseion’, which denotes a place or temple dedicated to the Muses (Muses are the nine goddesses of various arts). Therefore, museums are supposed to enable people to explore collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment. Leaping through the threshold of the 21st century, a recognizable number of large cultural venues were erected in Shanghai. Yet these places are largely catered for the privileged minorities, while the lower strata are excluded. Furthermore, mode of acquisition and display of artefacts, even down to circulation are constrained by authorities. Under such circumstances, the audiences become ‘voluntary prisoners for art’s sake’. All things considered, we shall rethink the aptness of museums. As the subject matter of contemporary art has diversified, advanced means of displaying art are yet to be explored. Besides, the place for exhibition shall undergo a metaphorical shift from the authoritative ‘temple’ to the contextualized ‘agora’ that contains multiple voices and perspectives. Totidem verbis, this thesis sought to explore an alternative typology of displaying art in order to increase the exposure of applied arts to the general public. An open applied arts academy not only fulfils the purpose of education, but also offers opportunities for public participation. Through the synergy of architectural and landscape interventions, frequent contact is facilitated not only among one another but also among disciplines in the complex. In addition, the chance of unexpected encounters is also increased.
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The Site The red dot indicates the location of the site. In terms of municipal demarcation, the site is located at the nexus of three districts. Suzhou Creek, as the most conspicuous geographic feature of the site, runs in an east-west direction and segregates the site into two portions. It also worth to note that the site is located at the junction of the two major axes of Shanghai. Apart from Suzhou Creek, it is abutting the North-south Expressway which is above North Chengdu Road and New Gonghe Road and bridges over Suzhou Creek.
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The Context Main access to the site includes Xinzha Road Metro Station on the south and the ‘Nightless City’ Park in the north, which abuts the central business district and Shanghai Railway Station. Besides, access is available for local community at various locations. As a process of urban renewal, there exists a direct confrontation of new and old buildings. The li-long houses are usually of two storeys, while the new residential developments are often up to 30 storeys high. Such tension is increased by uncontrolled residential developments along Suzhou Creek. It not only intensifies socio-economical stratification but also disfigure the scenery along the promenades of Suzhou Creek.
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01 Threshold
02 Orientation
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03 Gaze
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04 Panorama
05 Anticipation
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06 Openness
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07 Richness
08 Conversion
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10 Encounter
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09 Enclosure
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Suzhou Creek as the Heart of the Park Superimposition of Programmes and Events: Lecture Theatre / Exhibition Space / Landscape Exposure Increased by the ux of pedestrian circulation
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Various Types of Interface Artist VS. Artist Artist VS. Public Landscape VS. Architecture Open environment encourages public participation and facilitates free circulation
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