LIJIA SUN Portfolio of Selected Works
CONTENTS Symbiosis
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Wired
20
Kids Home
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Tic Tac Toe
30
Vertical Neighborhood
34
Play & Learn
35
SYMBIOSIS
Academic Project
WIRED
Academic Project
KIDS’ HOME
Academic Project
Final Year Thesis
USA & Mexico Border
Timber Construction
Semester 2 - Year 5
Semester 2 - Year 4
Semester 1 - Year 4
TIC TAC TOE
VERTICAL NEIGHBORHOOD
PLAY & LEARN
Construction Team Project
Team Project
Social and Education
Semester 1 - Year 3
Semester 2 - Year 3
Academic Project
Semester 2 - Year 4
Academic Project
Academic Project
SYMBIOSIS The aim of the project is to reflect the experience of the Pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela and create a final phase of this spiritual and physical journey. The combination and connection of sensorial and natural elements and the different combinations allow people to experience an enhanced spiritual and corporeal reality. The program of the project is an innovative well-being centre, where traditional activities like baths and massages are combined with intellectual and spiritual activities such as reading, meditation and yoga. The research starts with understanding who and how people face the Pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela. It seems like spirituality, religion and connection with nature are the main reasons why people start this challenge and journey. I wanted to take this reasons and enhance them through my project, providing a safe space where people could stop to reflect and learn more about themselves and what they lived in the past days during the Camino. It is not only a spiritual place but also corporeal since it provides the essential equipments to rest and re-energize after the body did such a big effort. This facility could attract not only tourists but also locals if they want to take some meditation or yoga classes, or just simply relax and enjoy themselves. The combination between light, water and wind and the relation with architectural elements enriches the purpose of the project. The site of construction is located at the arrival of the city from the French Way of the Camino and it has a perfect combination of landscape, natural elements and great potential. Since I wanted to keep the project with a human size, where people can enjoy big spaces without making circulation an effort, the site has the right dimension to achieve so.
OMENOLOGY
PATTERN OF LIVED EXPERIENCE
FOUR ESSENTIALS & PATTERN OF LIVED EXPERIENCE
LIVED EXPERIENCES AND PHENOMENOLOGY
Culture
Time
Culture of the Camino and pilgrims culture
Temporality Subjective time Different length or feeling
Religion Personal religious or spiritual beliefs
Art Art of the Camino and personal artistic channels
Space
Character of Self-identity The Camino has its own + the shared ones among pilgrims
Body Voyage Personal experience Five Senses
Language
Spatiality Space in which we experience and feel
Body Corporeality It evaluates the quality of the given time and space
Relation
Meaning in language and conversation
Relationality Interpersonal space we share with others
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Time-machine: Busy Life Time of immersion Time of conflicts Finite time and infinite time
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Open space: Desire towards the origin Space of fear Space of solitude and loneliness Space of romance Space of meditation and spirituality
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Physical pain Importance of what is essential and basic Embodied body Tears
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Relationships you want to stay away from Unfamiliar relationships: R. of feeling and silence Space of solitude and loneliness Independence Unfinished relationships: New networks
STRATEGY MAIN RELATIONS The project aims to highlight the existing elements of the site, such as the relation between RELATION the soil and the sky, sinceCONTRAST it has a organic&and interesting topography and the relation with the surrounding areas, aminly residential, with a “hide and seek” structure, meaning the buildings are visible but far enough to be considered blended in the background. WELL-BEING PEACE
Connections
these
A modern complex targetting
possible
pilgrims at the end of their
thanks to architecture and land-
Camino and people who want
scape.
just to enjoy the experience.
elements
PUBLIC / PRIVATE
NATURE / ARCHITECTURE
Specific
designed
between
are
made
CONTEMPLATE
STAY
SHADOW / LIGHT
ART NATURE GROWTH
4 ELEMENTS SPIRITUALITY
spaces
ABSORBE
for
Spaces made possible through
Different
visitors to stop and reflect. These
architecture elements and the
artworks and a sense of connec-
spaces allow mindfulness.
interaction between the 4 natural
tion
elements.
spaces
with
with
nature
related
and
surroundings.
the
Environmental Analysis Sunlight Analysis
kWh/m2 1488.95 1340.06 1191.16 1042.27 893.37 744.48 595.58 446.69 297.79 148.90 0.00
Radiation Analysis Santiago_ESP_2000 1 JAN 1:00 - 31 DEC 24:00
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Sun-Path Diagram - Latitude: 43.37 19 APR 16:00, ALT = 44.85, AZM = 235.96
Site of Project
Water Analysis
Wind Analysis
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SITE ANALYSIS - Parque Do Cotaredo REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF GALICIA COURT
CULTURE CENTRE BUS STATION
ENGLISH WAY BUS STATION
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACADEMY OF MUSIC ENGLISH WAY
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COURT COURT
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL CIVIL GUARD QUARTERS
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
CULTURE CENTRE COURT
ACCESS FROM TOP Connection of the park with a main road on the North side’
CIVIL GUARD QUARTERS
~ 95 m
~ 95 m
FRENCH WAY
Public Transport
FRENCH WAY
Site
HIGH POINT Commercial
lic Transport
mmercial
ACCESS FROM THE SIDE The view from the upper part of the park where residential buildings
INTERSECTION WITH FRENCH WAY
Multi-family Residential
LOW POINT
Single-family Residential Public Building
i-family Residential
Open Space le-family Residential
lic Building
n Space
ACCESS FROM THE BOTTOM Connection with a main road on the South-East side.
END OF THE PARK The tip part of the part facing South. Intersection of two main roads.
SITE SECTION
SITE SECTION
END OF THE PARK The tip part of the part facing South. Intersection of two main roads.
HIGH POINT
GROUND
INTERSECTION WITH FRENCH WAY
LOW POINT
EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY
EXCAVATION
CONSTRUCTION
CANOPY
The idea of the project is to choose the location (buried body of water) excavation and re-emerge the pond. Locate the independent buildings and then add the canopy.
WATER
WIND
WIND WATER
Each extruded parabola is connected to unders to create the final shape of the canopy.
Once the natural body of water is brought back to the surface, the area around it is going to be used as surface of construction. Introducing a natural terrain made of sand and soil. The area underneath the canopy has a hybrid ground finish, including concrete.
The canopy that creates sheltered outdoor spaces is designed according to the direction and strenght of the wind in the site. The shape comes from extruded parabolas that have smaller or bigger openings depending on both the program underneath the canopy and the circulation of air and wind. The vurvature of the canopy helps also to collect rain water and direct it through raingutters to the collecting pools.
PROGRAMS THIRD FLOOR or ROOFTOP This space is to allow people to have a closer point of view with the canopy and creates this unique atmosphere for meditation and yoga. SECOND FLOOR or MEZZANINE This is the floor that connects ground floor and the canopy, it plays with a ganme of trasparencies and opacity allowing particular views until the canopy. GROUND FLOOR This area is mainly functional, it hosts the reception hall and various facilities. Openings are all facing the body of water.
ROOF PLAN 1:500
20m 10 5 0 281.5 m
284.4 m
ROOF TOP VIEW AND SITE PLAN The project is focused on the natural element. The specific location is chosen by discovering a buried body of water in the lower part of the park. The idea is to take this body of water back to the surface and nake it the focus point of the project, trasforming it in a natural pool and rainwater collection. The buidling consists in two elements: the canopy that overlooks the site and the indipendent buildings located underneath it. The landscape of the park is mainly kept like the existing one except the connection between the pond, the project and the part, this part is designed taking into account points of view, direction of focus and circulation. Santiago and this park specifically has a native vegetation that will be kept it into the project in order to create a healty flora that can survive and thrive in the weather of Northern Spain.
6.60
3.30
3.41m
1.6 6m
THE POND
This water body is used also as a rain water collecting pool, it has an additional self purifying system, so the users can swim and bath in it.
OUTDOOR POOL
3.52
The clean water is pumped to the pools that are located outdoors but still sheltered by the canopy.
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m 3.10
2.00 m m 1.20
6m 4.6
5m 0.9 m 1.09
1.91m
4.97m 2.47 m
WATER CANALS
These are present throughout the whole site to carry and collect the rain water to the implant
3.10m
6.34m
WATER USAGE
The clean water is used for the spa facilities such as baths, pools, sauna, etc.
2.11m
6.34m
RAIN WATER POOL
This pool even if it os located indoor it has an opening on the ceiling and on the canopy in order to collect rain water.
WATER IMPLANT
Purifying and collecting system for rain water and grey water.
CONSTRUCTION ASPECTS I
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STEP 1: Locate terrain to start the construction of the project.
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STEP 2: Excavate the soil in order to be able to dig out the existing body of water.
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STEP 4: The insertion of the ‘indoor’ spaces buildings
STEP 3: Position pile retaining walls in the perimeter of the excavation site.
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STEP 5: Implementation of the primary structure made of concrete columns and steel trusses.
STEP 6: Last step, covering the location with the canopy.
R1.1
The system of the project consist in a canopy that shelters outdoor spaces and enclosed buildings.
R1.2
R1.3
R1.8 R1.7 R1.6
R1.8
R1.10 R1.4 R1.5 W3.5
R1.9 S2.3
S2.1 S2.2
W3.1 W3.2
W3.3
F4.6 F4.5
F4.2 F4.1
F4.3 F4.4
W3.4 F4.7
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10
ROOF (R) Lightweight Zinc Cover Timber Rafter Timber Batten & Counterbatten Glulam Joist Glulam Beam Waterproof Layer Insulation Layer Wooden Finish Rain Gutter Rain Gutter Filter
2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3
MAIN STRUCTURE (S) Triangular Truss - Ø 300mm Steel Joint Concrete Column - Ø 500mm
3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
RETAINING WALL (W) Reinforced Concrete Pile Structure Concrete Wall Finish Pile Structure Foundation Retaining Wall Pile Cap
4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7
MEZZANINE (F) Window System Concrete Floor Finish Concrete Slab - 400mm Insulation Layer Ceiling Finish Handrail Water Pipes
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
1:25 1.10 1.9
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MEZZANINE DETAIL SECTION 1:25
RETAINING WALL DETAIL SECTION 1:25
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COLUMN FOUNDATION DETAIL SECTION 1:25
CANOPY & COLUMN DETAIL SECTION 1:25
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1.0 Concrete Column 1.1 Steel Truss 1.2 Metal Plate 1.3 Glulam Beam 1.4 Glulam Joist 1.5 Rigid Insulation 1.6 Timber Battens & Counterbattens 1.7 Timber Rafter 1.8 Zinc Cover 1.9 Rain Gutter 1.10 Gutter Filter Metal Mesh
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D4
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D1 1.0 Pile Foundation 1.1 Concrete Column 1.2 Reinforced Concrete Cap 1.3 Concrete Finish 1.4 Insulation 1.5 Reinforced Concrete Slab
D3 1.0 Reinforced Concrete 1.1 Insulation 1.2 Finish Lar 2.0 Double Glazing Window 2.1 Window frame
1.0 Pile Concrete Retaining wall 1.1 Pile Cap 1.2 Concrete Finish 1.3 Reinforced Concrete 1.4 Insulation
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+15.30
D1
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+3.30
D3
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CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1:50
Construction model 1 :20 and general model 1:250 These two models were made using plastic 3D printer, lasercutter and CNC machine. In the 1:20 model materials were chosen to represent the real materials of the project, still mantaining a nice aesthetic.
WIRED The project aims to create a light, joyful and playful atmosphere for the activity of border crossing, which is normally seen as dreadful and boring. Passing the border means to go through security control, documents check and more, is both a physical and mental stree. This projects rethinks about the traditional border patrol facility and creates a mixed commercial space and playful walking path. Wired is designed focusing on pedestrian crossing, since everyday over 1.5 K people cross the border in the Bridge of The Americas connectin El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. The idea is to change the commuters’ daily routes and make it more enjoyble. The solution was to integrated a hybrid archietcture between traditional and innovative structures. Wired will connect two countries and people in a unique way, making crossing the border an experience you want to have.
Taxonomies of the whole border and of the project
The project introduces a more innovative way to create border controls. The facility combines security and documentation checks with leaisure and services, such as restaurant, shops, bookstore, etc. After analysing and researching about the border and the specific site (Chamizal Area between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso) I discovered that not only cars were passing through border patrol but also many pedestrians because of commuting workers. So instead of using the existing car bridge, the project thinks about pedestrians and how to improve the users experience by introducing a fun connection path, with a net and tensile cable structure.
CONNECTOR STRUCTURE
Detail Model 4. Encounter of Flexible and Rigid. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
KIDS’ HOME A specially tailored orphanage for children between 2 years old and 10 years old. Next to a kindergarden this facility combines fun and necessity into one unique system. One of the project main focuses is the timber structure, materiality and relationship with nature is really important not only for the architecture but also as integration to the users life.
Wooden Structure The project is mainly build with wood. Thanks to the strong and simple rib structure it is possible to create a pavillion look having also livible spaces. The structure constitute of vertical and horizonal elements with different dimension due to their functions. The vertical ones are double elements in order to be able to connect through simple joints with the horizontal one, which is thicker being single element.
Spruce. There are over 35 species of spruce trees throughout the world making it a popular and easily accessible wood for construction. Spruce wood use may range from wooden crate construction to indoor construction use in housing or furniture projects.
Larch. It is a fantastic surfaces nish for cladding, ooring and decking. It’s wholly sustainable with great supply routes from properly managed forests.
Yellow Pine. This wood is inexpensive, readily available, ranges from clear to knotty, and is a favorite choice for cabinetry, woodworking projects of all types and Detail Model 1. Structure Elements. furniture.
Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
Detail Model 1. Encounter of Double Facade and Dormitory. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
Detail Model 1. Dormitory - Interior Space. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
Dormitory
Detail Model 1. Dormitory - Double Facade Elevation. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
Detail Model 3. Encounter of Nature and Architecture. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
Detail Model 3. Encounter of Nature and Architecture - Facade. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
Outdoor Connections
Detail Model 2. Circulation - Facade. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
Detail Model 2. Circulation - Section. Material: 3 mm and 4 mm plywood + metal nails 1 mm x 10 mm
TIC TAC TOE
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This group project was aiming to challenge us into creating an innovative and sustainable façade. Our project is to create a customizable facade for each apartment that suited people needs and taste. The façade is also sustainable because each of the units can be change indipendently and all the solutions are created keeping in mind exterior and interior environments.
FAÇADE CATALOGUE TROMBE WALL
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FAÇADE CATALOGUE SLIDING SHUTTERS
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FAÇADE CATALOGUE GLAZING
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FAÇADE CATALOGUE BALCONY
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FAÇADE CATALOGUE ENTRY - EXIT
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FAÇADE CATALOGUE KINECTIC LOUVERS
FABRICATION
CONNECTION DETAILS
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VERTICAL NEIGHBORHOOD The aim of this project is to take advantage of the lively Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City. A key element to our proposal is the physical and abstract connection between our site and SoHo, both being vibrant and diverse communities. The desired outcome is the creation of our very own interpretation of these neighborhoods on a vertical level, creating a range of mixed use spaces including commercial and culturalas well as housing units. This project is the result of a deep research about the history of the city and especially the specific site, including field trips and dialogues with local people.
TICAL NEIGHBORHOOD
ct is to take advantage of the lively Lower East Side neighborhood in New York City. proposal is the physical and abstract connection between our site and SoHo, both erse communities. The desired outcome is the creation of our very own interpretation ods on a vertical level, creating a range of mixed use spaces including commercial and using units.
Commercial Cores
PROGRAMS
STRUCTURE
Cultural
Street View Housing
Circulation
ESSEX
SoHo
DELANCEY
WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE
Perforated Steel
View From Inner Space
Housing Shading System
DELANCEY
BROOME
Commercial & Cultural Shading System
PLAY & LEARN Design Studio IV - LIJIA SUN 2.6 km walking path From Plaza Echaurren to Uruguay Street
SYSTEM OF CABLES A walkable path will be introduces to connect main spots of the city, especially for street art such as graffiti. It also connects open spaces like parks to add more affluence to the path. Cochrane street will be among these spots, in order to allow people and children to experience street art.
COLOURED HANGING PANELS
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WALKING NET SUSPENDED BALCONY TRUSS STRUCTURE COLOUR PANELS/ PAINTINGS SUSPENDED SPIRAL STAIRCASE
1st FLOOR
2nd FLOOR
ROOF TOP
ADJUSTABLE ROOF WINDOW
TRUSS SYSTEM
STEEL CABLES
2/F BALCONY
SUSPENDED SEATS STAGE
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