I find immense joy in continually exploring my capabilities and pushing the boundaries of my mind across diverse fields of work.
An Early Childhood Teacher
Help parents see and appreciate their toddlers’ behavior through the child’s eyes, fostering respect and understanding in the art and play class.
A Storefront Designer
Designed 17 high-end showrooms for home appliances, aiming to elevate the product display experience. The brands I served include Siemens, Bosch, and Gaggenau.
A Brand Manager
Assisted forming and marketing for the first five commercial skydiving bases in China from zero.
It was a revelation to discover that architecture could be a profound vessel where I could pour all my experiences and knowledge, transforming them into innovative inspiration.
Through visiting many architectural sites, I’ve concluded that nature provides the most potent energy to enliven a building, enhancing the well-being of its occupants.
In addition to scuba diving, I also have a strong passion for reading and writing short science fiction stories.
Curriculum Vitae
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Name Hanzhi Zou 0411911299
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2 Turana Parade, North Lambton NSW 2299 zohanc58@Gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/hanzi-zou
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Architecture
Xi’an Fanyi University
Bachelor’s degree, English (Education)
Kathen Interior Design School
Interior Design
Australian Institute of Architects
Representative | settingting up events and facilitating networking opportunities for architecture students at the University of Newcastle
Yunnan TF Skydive Club Co., Ltd
Brand Manager | design and renovation of skydiving facilities and reception centers to meet aviation safety and parachuting requirements
BSH China
Storefront Designer | Interior Design, Renovation Material Procurement, and Cost Analysis for Bosch and Siemens Retail Showrooms
Gymboree Holding, Ltd.,
Teacher | Teach a full range of early childhood classes for Art, School Skills and Play
SKILLS ADOBESUIT
MODELING
Indesign Archicad
Sketchup Lightroom
Enscape
Rigid and monotonous architecture causes people to feel anxious and eager to escape urban environments.
How can we strengthen the intimate interconnection between the environment and well-being?
CONTENTS: THE WAY FOLLOW NATURE
Creating nature-inspiring spaces with empathy toward the interconnection between environment and well-being
Foresight in architectural education
The NUarch School
How can we broaden architecture education perspectives for more innovation?
Time: 10.2023
Type: Architect design
Location: Newcastle , Australia
Role: Single work
The University of Newcastle seeks to transform architectural education by revitalizing Newcastle’s inner city. The School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) is launching The NUarch School project, which aims to innovate and enhance current teaching methods, creating a unique architectural identity.
This initiative provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for students, patrons, guests, staff, and the community, fostering growth and new opportunities.
Basic concept:
Elevate the block to leave a sunken space to attract foot traffic flow in.
Program of The NUarch School
( Privacy increase from Section I to III )
Circulation of private (green) and public (yellow)
Section I : Public Service
This section is the public interface between the NUarch and the public. The dining hall area is to serve as a social and gathering focal point and common area for guests, visitors, staff and students.
The bicycle storage aims to serve this function and add to the pedestrianisation of the inner CBD and surrounds.
The Entry Lobby area creates a powerful spatial experience for guests seeking directions, information, assistance, or simply a place to linger.
Dining Hall
Main Entrance
Dining Hall (acommondated to event)
Level G
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Steven Bingler and Martin C. Pedersen wrote: “We’ve taught generations of architects to speak out as artists, but we haven’t taught them how to listen.”
Section II : Education
The design aims to provide a platform where students can gain practical problem-solving experience by engaging with feedback from visitors, including engineers, construction managers, real estate developers, materials suppliers, building code consultants, and the project’s target users.
Academic Communication flow: the forum serves as a tutorial space for education and an introductory space for exhibition
* Brady, R 2020, ‘Architecture School Is Broken. Here’s How We Should Fix It.’ - Architizer, Journal.
Section III: Student Living
The garden design employs the classic Japanese “one heart” layout, using the shape of the Chinese character “心” to divide the area into several independent spaces.
These spaces emphasize solitude and reflection rather than communal interaction, offering visual, spatial, and atmospheric relief from adjacent spaces.
A visual barrier that protects the tranquility of the garden and Zen-like atmosphere.
The design ensures that all reflection spaces are kept separate from pedestrian flow.
Viewing Deck 1 to historical Port Hunter
The letter HEART in Chinese Charactor
Viewing Deck 2 to Nobbys Lighthouse
ZEN Roof Garden
Facade Design Strategy
The façade design is inspired by the geographical landscape of Nobbys Head. Nobbys Head, formed from volcanic ash during eruptions around 255 million years ago, has also witnessed the development of Newcastle as a city and the rise of its coal mining history.
Current 1935
powered by Automatic cetylene powered by Electric power
Nobbys tuff (silicified tuff tooth)
Nobbys tuff (volcanic ash layers)
Sunrise over the sea
Victoria Tunnel Coal Seam
The Nobbys lighthouse was constructed
Solar shading
Low-E Glass
Ivy Column
Ventilation
Louvre
Detail
Ventilation Louvre
Solar Shading:
Solar Photovoltaic
Glass Curtain Wall
Plant Room
Nature Ventilation
Sun Light
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LEVEL 0
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 3-6
LEVEL 7
The Verdant City
Can we re-intertwine people’s relationships like the roots of a mangrove forest?
Time: 07.2023
Type: Architect design
Location: Newcastle , Australia
Role: Single work
The Newcastle plans to transform into a smart, liveable and sustainable global city. In forecast, the city population will reach to 195,530 by the year 2036.The local government will require an additional 54,850 dwellings by 2036 to meet growing demand. The design brief outlines a plan for a 3,000-person model “city within the city” to be built on the site of the former BHP administration at Mayfield North.
Project Vision
• Spatial justice: the fair and equitable distribution of spaces and resources within the built environment
• Green corridors: dividing the project into six blocks, while also allow residents increased and direct access to nature with a clear sense of direction
• Modular flexibility: constructing buildings primarily with timber modules reduces construction time and waste, while being environmentally friendly
• Social commoning: creating shared spaces that promote interaction and enhance the sense of belonging
• Adaptive ground floor: allowing spaces to be repurposed for communal activities, local businesses, or social services
• Active roof: Low-density vertical space offers more intimate areas for activities
Social Commoning
Spacial Justice
Modular Construction
Active Roof
Adaptive Ground Floor
Green Corridor
Design Process
Uncultivated Land
ⅰ Site condition
ⅱ.Regulating lines as Green corridor Industrial District
3,000 residents
ⅲ.Create Distinct blocks
200 residents X 15 clusters
ⅶ.Site layout
ⅳ.Buildings inter-connected
ⅵ.200 residents X 15 clusters
v.Buildings inter-connected,outconnected with block border
Industrial District
Morandoo Freight Yard
Mangroves, primarily Avicennia marina (grey mangrove), have been native to the Newcastle region for thousands of years.
Just as mangrove forests protect coastal communities from natural disasters, social housing inspired by mangroves focus on creating safe, inclusive spaces that offer protection and support for vulnerable populations, helping build stronger, more resilient community.
Facade Screens
Sun Shade Sails
Exterior
Elevations 1:150
By creating various social spaces and activities across different levels, residents are encouraged to break down social barriers, reduce feelings of loneliness, and strengthen community cohesion
Intimidate Living Atrium & Corridor
Active Roof
Adaptive Ground Floor & Connetive Circulation
Grassland
Pet Lounge
Cafeteria Play nook study nook convinient kiosk social lounge Co-Working Space
Organic farm
Lookout Deck
Terrace Bar
Circulation Flow Diagram
Program of Corridors & Austrim
Austrim
.Reflection Area
b.Activity Hub (Reading Room on level 3)
Study Terrace
c.Storage Space
d.Refreshment Lounge
The Live View of the Atrium with Residents of the Scheme
The rest area (gray) faces the flow of people, with activity areas (green) on both sides. Seats are provided for users to reflect.
The height and position of the shade are designed to prevent its shadow from falling on the skylight
Shadow Study
Type A is the smallest living unit optimise to accommodate single resident. Maximum capacity is 2 people with a double-size bed.
Type B : 2 Bedroom Apartment
Type B is suitble for small families or single-parent households. It offers additional areas perfect for work or entertainment.
Type A (30 - 32m2)
Type B (87 - 90m2)
Type C (120-140m2)
Type D (138 -142m2)
x11 + + +
x 2 x 3 x 3
Totle occupacy : 39 ~ 70 people/level = 19 units
Type C : Co-living Apartment
Type C is designed for students seeking an affordable co-living experience. The living space and kitchen areas are equally shared.Maximum capacity is 6 people.
Type D :4 Bedroom Apartment
Type D is designed for families of up to six members. The layout includes a bedroom that can be combined with the living room, offering flexible space for various family needs.
Type A : Single Studio
Living Senarios
Community residents form their own park ranger group, transforming the space into a temporary area for activities they wish to organize. Through training provided by the community council, the park rangers learn team-building and event planning skills.
An open-air central area for commercial exchanges, such as the weekend market, features fresh produce from community roof gardens and establishes a barter economy network for amphibians.
An open and inviting corridor with comfortable and versatile seating encourages neighbors to open their doors and share meals together
A roof farm provides a venue where amphibian resident guides can educate learners about the biodiversity, culinary use and grow techniques of local crops
Eco-Gardening Area that produces fertilizer offers economic benefits through sales and environmental value by improving local soil quality. Through collaboration between different generations, community cohesion can be enhanced.
A family-owned massage shop provides more affordable services tailored to the needs of local residents and achieves a stable business through positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Exploded Axonometric
DetailCallout
Structural Axonometry
330mm
Cross Laminated Timber Ceiling
Floor covering 20 mm
Cement or anhydride screed, 50 mm, separating layer
5.Floradrain, Fill With Fine Water Permeable Gravel
6.Separation Membrane
7.Extruded Polystyrene Insulation
8.Drainage Mat
9.Resin With Reinforcing Fleece
10. Existing 5-layer CLT panel
Over View
Medi-Centor On Mars
How we organize a medical center depends on the theoretical environment of Mars
Time: 06.2022
Type: Architect design
Location: Newcastle , Australia
Role: Single work
Establishing a colony on Mars will present unforeseen challenges to the health of its residents, with gravity and radiation being the primary medical risks. In this project, Under the Dome, addressing potential hazards and unexpected issues is crucial to ensure the mission’s safety. This involves the development of a medical center to support a community of 100 residents
VisitorFlow
Visitor Airlock (Registration)
Surgical Department
Staff Airlock (Emergency Entrance)
Diagnostic Tower
Diagnostic Department
Intensive Inpatient Care Area
Equipment Storage
General Inpatient Care Area
Thickness Concrete Roof (minimize health risks from space radiation)
Intensive Inpatient Capsule
1.Retractable films: enclose diagnostic area for privacy, ; radiation barrier for imaging equipment
2. Elevated platform : a clear view of all patients’ capsule
3 Central column structure to support the roof
Intensive Inpatient Capsule
1.a larger space to accommodate more medical equipment
2. inflatable mats on the medical chairs to reduce pressure on injured patients.
Genral Inpatient Capsule
1.Safety glass films with an independent breathing system
2. The medical chairs are adjustable for staff to perform procedures and for patients to recover comfortably
Genral Inpatient Capsule
Solar Panels
Skylight
Selected Extras
1. The conceptual sketch of a coastal building with an artificial lagoon beneath the structure
2.The pedestrian bridge design above the newcastle Inner-City Bypass
3. Atmospheric concept design in early architectural Stages
To honor the grandparents who returned to the cycle of nature, I will strive tirelessly and carry on your legacy endlessly.
