謝 LINDY HSIEH
Good design caters to the aesthetics, but great design caters to all the senses. While architecture is not only great, but it also embodies the ideals of memory, mind, dreams, and goals. It is a timeless piece of art that can be experienced in infinite ways. Coming from a diverse background of various cultural experiences, I have come to believe that architecture shapes identity. We see the world not by the architecture, but the world according to the architecture. There is a power of externalized order that connects memory to the design; where the relationship of the mental self and physical self are forever bound. The challenge as a designer is the ability to be sensitive to the cultures of the world, the continuation to not build selfishly, but to build for the community.
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COMPOSITION AND SPACE
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EAST-WEST CENTRE
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GEODESIC INFLATABLE
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INTERVENTION WITH SITE
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3 MASTERS
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CHURCH HILL COLLEGE ADDITION
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THOMAS SQUARE
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COMPOSITION AND SPACE Professor: Kris Palagi Duration: 3 weeks
Studio: 101 Basic Arch Studio
A hands-on introduction to fundamental design skills and through thorough process and defining space. Each composition originated from the Clone Project (diagrammed below), taken from a section of the Clone and modified to emphasize space. The goal is to embody a specific feeling and understanding of the represented space. With the combination of the three 2D spaces created by Bristol, ink, and acrylic, it is then transformed into a scaled model that represents the space in a 3D matter. That includes the additional challenge of a floating mass on the 3D model. To execute the 3D model the three compositions are used as sections that then contributes to the developing of a tessellation method with basswood and museum board to complete the form.
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EAST-WEST CENTRE, HONOLULU, HI Professor: Janine Clifford, Benjamin Lee Duration: 2-3 weeks
Studio: 132 Design Communication
Learning to critically think, develop visual and oral communication skill, and the fundamentals of freehand/mechanical drawing, physical model making, and graphic techniques. The project aim is to show four renditions of a particular building that expresses the most meaning in the space, in which, East-West Centre became the focus to this project. East-West Centre is not a gathering space, but a space that encourages solitude. It is a place where one can go to think and be with the surrounding nature. The selected renditions for this project are areas throughout the building that demonstrate maximized solitude. The rendition materials (marker, watercolour, and ink) visually communicate the quality of space with the delicate textures that each material contains.
SI T E PL AN
The final model is the basic essence of the East-West Centre, where the structure of the building defines the quality of space.
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GEODESIC INFLATABLE Professor: Lance Walters Duration: 2 weeks
Studio: 235 Computer Application
Exploration of fundamental digital design, application, and visual communication. M AT E R I AL STUD Y: S E AM E X P E R IME NTATION
The geodesic inflatable was a group project that incorporated digital form with the built environment. The goal was to create an oasis within the inflatable. People could interact inside and out with just enough translucency to feel safe and enjoy the generated space. By using Rhino to model the shape, the team began to research different methods of sealing the material so that air could not get out. After much effort, ironing plastic became the most efficient.
CO N ST R U C T I O N PR O C ES S : R H INO, C NC , P H YS IC AL C ONS TR UC TION
FINAL P R OD UC T
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INFL AT IO N C O N C EP T
The diagrams show there is a slot where the fan is inserted and used to inflate and create circulation in the inflatable. There is also a separation of two materials for maximum sun and shading. As a team, it was decided that a diamond shape would create the most variation of light and air circulation in the inflatable, due to its size and weight. The team collectively contributed to each process of the project. Where we were all hands on in the concept and fabrication. We would have a dedicated task and at hand the rotate to the next station. Specifically, I also contributed to the process of the project with the graphical representation.
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SITE AND INTERVENTION Professor: Luis Longhi, Kris Palagi, Hong Tao Zhou Duration: 6 weeks
Studio: 201 Architecture Studio
A strong emphasis to the response of human needs in the built environment in relation to the natural, through analysis and physical exploration. The objective of site and intervention is to use applied research in physical form to study the human scale of interaction with the built and natural environment. By using the wooden piece that was found on the beach to represent the natural environment and man-made materials (wire) as the built environment. Through the structures, it is important to emphasize the most beautiful aspect of the chosen material. And according to the piece of wood it was the man made cut of the wood that made this piece special and unique. Conceptually, this piece represented a day spa and by cutting into the environment is a method that was explored. And by cutting openings to allow light into the spa with the addition of light shading. As representation, the best visual communicating tool to represent the applied research and study is the material application of marker that enhances the quality texture. The constant adjustment and rendition of the 2D marker developed the process of the conceptual design.
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FLOOR PLAN
S EC T IO N
2 D CO N CE PT PR O C E SS: L O U I S KAH N, O SC AR NI E M E Y E R , J AM E S ST I R L I NG
L O U I S KAH N : N AT I O N AL ASSE M BLY BU I L D I NG O F BANG L AD E SH
J A M E S STI R LI NG: UNIVE RSITY OF CAMB RID G E HIS T O RY FA C U LT Y
O SC AR NIE ME YE R : AUD ITOR IUM
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3 MASTERS Professor: Luis Longhi, Kris Palagi, Hong Tao Zhou Duration: 4 weeks
Studio: 201 Architecture Studio
As a continuation from Site and Intervention, the analysis and applied research develops the use of precedent studies with 2 chosen masters. The piece is a representation and experimentation of combining three master architects in history. The chosen architects in this rendition are: Louis Khan, Oscar Niemeyer, and James Stirling. By choosing specifically one of their built or conceptual works and manipulating them in two-dimensional form to eventually set as a plan to be built into three-dimensional. The manipulation and constant process work of the twodimensional rendition was finalized and became the plan to be used as the built version. The built manipulation of the three master architects resulted in the experimentation of grand buildings, such as a convention centre that was placed into a city. Through the project concept, it was important to allow as much light into the structure as possible and enough air circulation to allow the community to enter in all directions. The dynamic shading contributes to the specific sun pattern throughout the day, which promotes activity throughout the building for the entire day.
MODEL PROCES S : ES S EN C E O F 3 M A S T ERS
FIN A L C O N C EP T P L A N
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CHURCH HILL ADDITION Professor: Luis Longhi, Kris Palagi, Hong Tao Zhou Duration: 2 weeks
Studio: 201 Architecture Studio
The Church Hill Addition became the final product of an entire semester of process, precedent studies, and applied research. Out of the three masters from the previous 3 Masters project, James Stirling became the focus. The Church Hill College design he submitted became the precedent. To replicate his style without redesigning his work it was decided to add an addition within his design. As decided a study hall and community centre was the most appropriate addition to his design of the Church Hill College. By mimicking his style to design the structure. Within the proposed design, there are tables and seatings placed throughout the space and providing enough private and public spaces for the users. The challenge is to not overwhelm the original design, but not take away either. It is to create harmony between the two. As needed, there was a need to deduce James Stirling’s Church Hill College design to its essence, which became the parti study. The focus became what was missing in the original design, and to fulfil the needs of the users in the environment. Which was then represented through the visual communication with marker renditions.
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THOMAS SQUARE, HONOLULU, HI Professor: Judith Stilgenbauer Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: 341 Intermediate Architecture Studio A PAV ILION
Introduction to sustainability, land use ordinance, urban planning, and community design with the analysis of site development, applied research, and climatic response to the surrounding environment. Thomas Square is located in a growing cultural and art based community. With the Honolulu Museum of Art, The Honolulu Academy of Arts, and Neal S. Blaisdell Centre surrounding it, it is a place for teenagers, children, residents, and local businesses to enjoy. However, it has become rundown, inactive, and the local residents tend to avoid the park.
INTE R AC TIV E FOUNTAIN
This is a proposed design to revitalize Thomas Square. But began with the analysis of historical traditions and global culture of the original history. In addition, Thomas Square has a long history with the Hawaiian Monarchy and the British, where Admiral Richard Darton Thomas gave back the Hawaii land to King Kamehameha II, and the park became a sacred representation of the restoration of land. Because of its history, the plan view of the park is a close representation of the British flag. And the fountain in the middle also became the symbol of social gathering, which became the premise of the project concept.
T O PO G R APH Y
P E R S P E C TIV E W ITH OUT TR E E TOP S
WAT E R S P OUT AND LIG H TING S YS TE M
B E NC H AND E D G E S E ATING
1 . 5' H I G H PATH WAY AND FILTR ATION S YS TE M
I N T E R AC T I V E FO U N TAI N : FI XE D S E ATING , LIG H T FIX TUR E S , PATH WAYS , FILTR ATION S YS TE M
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By adding an interactive fountain and pavilions for people gather are ways to activate Thomas Square. It will allow people to feel welcomed and stay in the park rather than use it as a short-cut through the park. Primary activity area by the interactive fountain that is lined with light fixtures flush to the ground and a drain system that outlines the rows and fountain area. A drainage system channels the water to the filtration system underneath the pathways that circulate throughout the fountain to be recycled and reused. As well as there will be lighting placed throughout the seating and fountain area for maximum lighting during the evening. Next to the banyan trees are placed triangular pavilions that mimic the design of the pathways throughout the park. They provide shade and another method of gathering other than the fountain. They are additional sculpture pieces that relate to the art district. In addition to these pavilitions, it would be ideal to have historic murals.
V IS ITOR S H AV E NO D E S IG NATE D S E ATING OR R E S TING AR E AS
TH E R E AR E NO OTH E R FOR MS OF S H AD ING OTH E R TH AN TR E E S AND NO VAR IE TY OF G R E E NE R Y
MAIN FOUNTAIN IS NE V E R US E D AND B ANYAN TR E E LOC ATIONS C LOG D R AINING S YS TE M
VANDALIS M AND TR AS H TH R OUG H OUT PAR K
WAIK IK I S TUD Y
2050 HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, HONOLULU, HI Professor: Martin Despang, David Rockwood, Mirellie Turin Duration: 5 weeks
Studio: 342 Intermediate Architecture Studio B
Architectural emphasis on critical thinking and applied research in urban planning, building materials, climatic response, and multilevel building issues. The project focuses on the future conditions of Waikiki, Honolulu. By the year 2050 there will be a 3-foot sea-level rise and the majority of the beach-fronts will be underwater. The Ala Wai Canal would be overflowing with seawater - flooding Ala Wai Boulevard. As a result, Hyatt Regency Hotel will be touching the ocean leaving the original ground floor flooded and damaged. There will be a need for a new system of public transportation because of the difficulty of personal vehicles getting into Waikiki. There will be a struggle to maintain billions of dollars generated through tourism.
K ALAK AUA AV E . AND K AIULANI AV E . D E S IG NATE D LOC ATION B LOC K P R E C E D E NT: IAR C AS AN INS ITUITE FOR P OLIC Y S TUD IE S
A proposed route for the rail by 2050 would be through the main Waikiki strip. Therefore there would be restrictions to the numbers and types of personal driven vehicles in Waikiki. However, the size of each rail compartment will only span a distance of 25-30 feet by 15-20 feet and approximately 4 carts per train. Stopping at only major points to reduce traffic and visual aesthetics of the ocean view. And by promoting a new transportation system, individuals will more likely have a wider walkable environment on the street level allowing more commercial profit from the various commercial stores and leisure activities. ANALYS IS OF D IAG R ID S TE E L S TR UC TUR E S
In addition to infrastructure and inundation issues, sea-level rise threatens Hawaii’s tourism industry, which comprises 26% of the state’s economy. The loss of Waikiki beach risks forfeiting $2 billion annually in overall visitor expenditures and 6,000 hotel jobs. Since Waikiki alone supports 11% of the states jobs, there needs to be a new way of generating income and opportunities for the local citizens of Hawaii. Structurally new materials may be experimented to resist the corrosion of material when in direct contact with the ocean salt water. Structure is also put into consideration, to allow maximum natural qualities for the buildings to benefit from. And a need to shift from fossil fuel resources to natural methods of energy systems. A possible source that could generate enough energy that can sustain Waikiki on its own. Considerations using wave energy that converts the sea and ocean wave energy along with the photo voltaic (PV) energy.
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H OTE L OFFIC E S R E TAIL C AS INO TR ANS P OR TATION PAR K ING
P R OG R AM
IN IT IA L C O N C EP T REND I T I O N
LOB B Y FLOOR P LAN
Concept process and beginning stages of the development in structure using space frames and a generalization of the building cores. This concept allows the full interaction between the building design and the proposed new mass transit by stopping at certain locations to reduce traffic and increase efficiency. A rough program is also proposed with the use of hotel, offices, commercial retail, casino property, and transportation.
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P RO G RA M P RIVAT E S EM I- P RIVAT E P U B L IC
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The end product after the process analysis of Hyatt Regency Hotel offers a featured massive rail transit system that runs through the major buildings of Waikiki along with the commercial aspects of the hotel. An open park space and farmers market will bring together the locals and tourists. Targeting the issues of economy and design, the final rendition is a concept developed by the natural environment of the ocean and mountains. The direction of building is ideal to the wind circulation within the building and the centre park area.
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C O M M U N IT Y S PA C E AN D T R AN SI T
In particular, the stop proposed for the new transit system would be in the new Hyatt building, where the pedestrian would have an option to either go to the hotel amenities, the local farmers market, the commercial retail stores, or the open park that is near the beach. In order to promote the touristic environment that Waikiki would still like to maintain even in the year 2050. To allow more of the natural environment to overflow Waikiki, it is proposed that there will be a requirement to plant more native Hawaiian trees throughout the city to re-adapt to its environment.
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