Architecture Portfolio by LukeTsai89

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO SELECTED WORKS 2020-2022

2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 02 04 03 Macro Map Master Plan Section Axon Renderings Policy 5 6 8 10 12 14 Physical Model Floor pLan Other Side Pysical Model Program Diagram Facade Details Section Systems Axon Section A Section B Section C Renderings 17 18 21 22 24 28 29 30 32 34 36 Physical Model Master Plan Design Integration Floor Plan Furniture Plan Renderings South Elevation Rendering 41 42 44 46 48 49 50 Model Floor Plan Section Diagram Renderings 53 56 58 60 61 Tenhills Waterfront Park The Grid Bike Lock Nubian Square Performance Center

Tenhills Waterfront Park

We propose a new Waterfront park that would be green, sustainable, and diverse and create a better connection to the tenhills neighborhood and Assembly square area. The aim is to generate new urban strategies and resilent designs to address sea-level rising and focus on connecting the area that is segregated by highways and major roads. The key to this project is to intertwine the landscape with an elevated walkway and existing public infrastructure to create different scenarios for the waterfront. With a new 10 feet tall hill, this will enable a system to mitigate flooding along the Mystic River. By blending an elevated walkway for connection between the water and architecture, this maneuver enables the landscape and infrastructure on the lower urban level to create a unique spatial experience. The system gives the waterfront a modern aesthetic that offers recreational opportunities as well as an invitation to the public space.

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6 7 Concept Diagram NATURE TRAIL AMPHITHEATER RESTAURANT BAKERY & CAFE BOAT LAUNCH VIEWING POINT THE BEACH ART GALLERY BOAT RENTAL BAKERY & CAFE COMMUNITY CENTER A A B B C C

strategies

Design

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Tree-top Canopy

The tree-top canopy allows the visters take a closer look to the trees as well as views across the down landscape. Focusing on vister’s need and materiality, the elevated walkway is designed to connect people with nature and serve as an escape from their busy life.

Amphitheater

An open air vunue surrounded by trees that frames the water behind the stage for mutipule uses, ranging from music performance, entertainment, or sports. Walkway comes out to the water, providing viewing point toward both the river and the performance area.

Viewing platform

The cafe is connected to the pathway that extends out to the river allowing the users to enjoy the river view and the breeze while connecting people with the surrounding nature.

Floating Deck

Water recreational activities that take place on the water, including boating, swimming, fishing. People could rent a kayake, paddling board or a sail boat or they could spend their time on the beach and sunbathing in a nice weather.

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Revitalize public space

Tree-top Canopy

recreational activities

Amphitheater Water

Betterment Contribution land value capture

An additional tax/special rate levied to property owners within a specifically defined geographic area, which is regarded as the main concentration of benefits of respective publicly funded infrastructure upgrades

Betterment Contribution land value capture

property rezoning

Zoning changes over time to accommodate the needs of residents and provide better uses for the land. Convert residential zoning to MR 345 or comercial that would beneﬁt the whole community.

Low carbon, climate resilient development – in the form of people-oriented urban form, high-quality greenspace, public transportation, and energy efﬁcient buildings brings additional amenities that are reﬂected in higher land values.

Betterment Contribution land value

Five Steps

Low carbon, climate people-oriented urban form, high-quality greenspace, energy efﬁcient buildings that are reﬂected in

climate justice

To ensure the successful implementation of the strategies outlined above, the City will make improvements to the design and governance of coastal areas. Speciﬁcally, the City will study how natural areas and open space can be used to protect adjacent neighborhoods and maintain neighborhood quality of life, and will work to manage its own waterfront assets more effectively, while also developing partnerships to improve permitting and study innovative coastal protections.

Develop response strategies

Identify risk and analyze impact

Performance evaluation

Urban ﬂooding vulnerabilianalysis

New Coastal Model

property rezoning

Zoning changes over time to accommodate the needs of residents and provide better uses for the land. Convert residential zoning to MR 345 or comercial that would beneﬁt the whole community.

climate justice

To ensure the successful implementation the strategies outlined above, the City improvements to the design and governance coastal areas. Speciﬁcally, the City will how natural areas and open space can used to protect adjacent neighborhoods maintain neighborhood quality of life, work to manage its own waterfront effectively, while also developing partnerships to improve permitting and study innovative coastal protections.

14 15 An additional tax/special rate levied to property owners within a specifically defined geographic area, which is regarded as the main concentration of benefits of respective publicly funded infrastructure upgrades

Urban flooding vulnerabili analysis Five Steps Low carbon, climate resilient development – in the form of people-oriented urban form, high-quality greenspace, public transportation, and energy efficient buildings brings additional amenities that are reflected in higher land values. climate

ensure the successful implementation of the strategies outlined above, the City will make improvements to the design and governance of coastal areas. Specifically, the City will study how natural areas and open space can be used to protect adjacent neighborhoods and maintain neighborhood quality of life, and will work to manage its own waterfront assets more property rezoning Zoning changes over time to accommodate the needs of residents and provide better uses for the land. Convert residential zoning to MR 345 or comercial that would benefit the whole community. An additional tax/special rate levied to property owners within a specifically defined geographic area, which is regarded as the main concentration of benefits of respective publicly funded infrastructure upgrades

justice To

Urban flooding vulnerability analysis Identify risk and analyze impact Develop response strategies Performance evaluation Five Steps New Coastal Model Low carbon, climate resilient development in the form of people-oriented urban form, high-quality greenspace, public transportation, and energy efficient buildings – brings additional amenities that are reflected in higher land values.

climate justice To

Urban ﬂooding vulnerabilianalysis Identify risk and analyze impact Develop response strategies Performance evaluation Five Steps New Coastal Model

02 BIKE LOCK

Lowell acted as a major industrial center in 1826, mainly for the textile industry. It features one of the largest canal systems in the country. Looking across the Concord River, Lowell Locks gatehouse controls the flow of the water, and the lock acts as a device to raise or lower boats to a different level. We want to bring in the idea of changing levels by emphasizing double-height or triple-height space on each level, connecting people, on or off bikes, from the ground level to the roof. Different ramps or stairs provide different experiences when circulating through the building, allowing users to travel through different steps of the bike-making process. Car networks have created a lot of empty space and excess asphalt, have left excess parking areas around the Merrimack River and the site, and have caused irreparable damage to the planet’s ozone layer. Biking is the most energy-efficient mode of transportation, and we’re encouraging people to bike more and to reduce the carbon footprint per person. The Aluminum frame of the bike reflects the industrial sense and the wheels reflect the mill factory that thrives during the time. The whole building’s structure is heavy but visually lighter because of the facade showing how we can transform the old, ugly car parking garage of the past into a new, attractive, living bike garage, that acts as a sustainable hub for Lowell. We want to create a carbon-free makerspace while reflecting the elements of Lowell’s history and revising the concept of the garage.

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18 19 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 1’ = 1/16” B B C C B B C C 1 2 3 4 5 1. Bike Shop 2. Reception Area 3. Cafe 4. Locker room 5. Parking 4 1. Office 2. Conference Room 3. Auditorium 4. Outdoor Patio 5. Parking 1 2 3 4 5 Ground Level Second Floor Third Floor 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 1’ = 1/16” B B C C B B C C 1 2 3 4 5 1. Bike Shop 2. Reception Area 3. Cafe 4. Locker room 5. Parking 4 1. Office 2. Conference Room 3. Auditorium 4. Outdoor Patio 5. Parking 1 2 3 4 5 Ground Level Second Floor Third Floor 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” B B B C C B B C C 1. Metal Shop 2. Fabrication Room 3. Parking 1 2 3 2 1. Design Studio 2. Restroom 1 2 2 1. Fabrication Room 2. Gallery Third Floor Fourth Floor Fifth Floor Metal Shop Design Studio Fabrication Lab 1300 sf Third Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible Working Table TIG welder MIG welder Welding table Grinder Band Saw Drill press 1300 sf x2 Third and Forth Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible working table Bike Rack Drill press Hand tools Bike parts storage 4500 sf Third Mezzanine Floor Requirement Daylight Connection to Outdoor Ventilation Acoustic treatment Makerspace Private Program Bathroom Office Bike Parking Locker Room 600 sf x2 Third Floor Requirement Privacy Safety Security 1000 sf x3 Second Third Forth Floor Requirement Air curtain at the entrance Public Program Auditorium Gallery Cafe Bike Shop 2000 sf Second Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control 800 sf x2 Fourth Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control Adjustable lighting moveable partition visible from street 2000 sf First Floor Requirement visible from street adjacent to loadind deck connect to storage and rental service 1400 sf x2 First Floor and Rooftop Requirement pendant lighting visible from street connection to outdoor BOSTON slab depth dome depth dome width waffle slab rib width dome depth slab depth total depth Hollow Slab 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” B B B C C B B C C 1. Metal Shop 2. Fabrication Room 3. Parking 1 2 3 2 1. Design Studio 2. Restroom 1 2 2 1. Fabrication Room 2. Gallery Third Floor Fourth Floor Fifth Floor Metal Shop Design Studio Fabrication Lab 1300 sf Third Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible Working Table TIG welder MIG welder Welding table Grinder Band Saw Drill press 1300 sf x2 Third and Forth Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible working table Bike Rack Drill press Hand tools Bike parts storage 4500 sf Third Mezzanine Floor Requirement Daylight Connection to Outdoor Ventilation Acoustic treatment Makerspace Private Program Bathroom Office Bike Parking Locker Room 600 sf x2 Third Floor Requirement Privacy Safety Security 1000 sf x3 Second Third Forth Floor Requirement Air curtain at the entrance Public Program Auditorium Gallery Cafe Bike Shop 2000 sf Second Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control 800 sf x2 Fourth Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control Adjustable lighting moveable partition visible from street 2000 sf First Floor Requirement visible from street adjacent to loadind deck connect to storage and rental service 1400 sf x2 First Floor and Rooftop Requirement pendant lighting visible from street connection to outdoor BOSTON module si e dome width + rib width slab depth dome depth dome width waffle slab rib width dome depth slab depth total depth Hollow Slab

history and the present

1826, mainly for the textile industry. It in the country. Looking across the Concontrols the flow of the water, and the lock acts different level. We want to bring in the idea of double-height or triple-height space on each level, the ground level to the roof. Different ramps when circulating through the building, allowof the bike-making process. Car networks excess asphalt, have left excess parking site, and have caused irreparable is the most energy-efficient mode of people to bike more and to reduce the Aluminum frame of the bike reflects the industrial factory that thrives during the time. The whole lighter because of the facade showing how garage of the past into a new, attractive, sustainable hub for Lowell. We want to create a the elements of Lowell’s history and revis-

in 1826, mainly for the textile industry. It in the country. Looking across the Concontrols the flow of the water, and the lock acts different level. We want to bring in the idea of double-height or triple-height space on each level, the ground level to the roof. Different ramps when circulating through the building, allowof the bike-making process. Car networks excess asphalt, have left excess parking the site, and have caused irreparable Biking is the most energy-efficient mode of people to bike more and to reduce the Aluminum frame of the bike reflects the industrial factory that thrives during the time. The whole lighter because of the facade showing how garage of the past into a new, attractive, sustainable hub for Lowell. We want to create a the elements of Lowell’s history and revis-

Shop

20 21 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” B B C C B B C C B 1. Fabrication Room 2. Gallery 1 2 Fifth Floor Roof Floor Office 200 sf x4 Second Floor Requirement Outdoor View adjacent to coference room 1000 sf x3 Second Third Forth Floor Requirement Air curtain at the entrance Public Design Studio Fabrication Metal Shop Gallery Auditorium

Bike

Cafe

0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” 0’ 8’ 16’ 32’ 1’ = 1/16” B B C C B B C C B 1. Fabrication Room 2. Gallery 1 2 Fifth Floor Roof Floor Office Bike Parking 200 sf x4 Second Floor Requirement Outdoor View adjacent to coference room 1000 sf x3 Second Third Forth Floor Requirement Air curtain at the entrance Public Design Studio Fabrication Metal Shop Gallery Auditorium Cafe Bike

Shop

Interior space = 10793+9637+9500+5112+6557+1360= 42959 sf

Exterior space= 3104+975+559+9934=14572 sf

Program Diagram

22 23 Private Public Office Bathroom Locker Room Mechanical Design Studio Fabrication Metal Shop Gallery Auditorium Cafe Bike Shop

Metal Shop Design Studio Fabrication Lab 1300 sf Third Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible Working Table TIG welder MIG welder Welding table Grinder Band Saw Drill press 1300 sf x2 Third and Forth Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible working table Bike Rack Drill press Hand tools Bike parts storage 4500 sf Third Mezzanine Floor Requirement Daylight Connection to Outdoor Ventilation Acoustic treatment Makerspace Metal Shop Design Studio Fabrication Lab 1300 sf Third Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible Working Table TIG welder MIG welder Welding table Grinder Band Saw Drill press 1300 sf x2 Third and Forth Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible working table Bike Rack Drill press Hand tools Bike parts storage 4500 sf Third Mezzanine Floor Requirement Daylight Connection to Outdoor Ventilation Acoustic treatment Makerspace Design Studio Fabrication Lab Floor Requirement Control to electricity Working Table welder welder Welding table Saw press 1300 sf x2 Third and Forth Floor Requirement Noise Control Access to electricity Flexible working table Bike Rack Drill press Hand tools Bike parts storage 4500 sf Third Mezzanine Floor Requirement Daylight Connection to Outdoor Ventilation Acoustic treatment Private Program Bathroom Locker Room 300 sf x2 First Floor Requirement ambient lighting relaxing atmosphere 600 sf x2 Third Floor Requirement Privacy Safety Security Public Program Auditorium Bike Shop 2000 sf Second Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control 2000 sf First Floor Requirement visible from street adjacent to loadind deck connect to storage and rental service Private Program Bathroom Office Bike Parking Locker Room 300 sf x2 First Floor Requirement ambient lighting relaxing atmosphere 200 sf x4 Second Floor Requirement Outdoor View adjacent to coference room 600 sf x2 Third Floor Requirement Privacy Safety Security 1000 sf x3 Second Third Forth Floor Requirement Air curtain at the entrance Private Program Bathroom Office Bike Parking Locker Room 300 sf x2 First Floor Requirement ambient lighting relaxing atmosphere 200 sf x4 Second Floor Requirement Outdoor View adjacent to coference room 600 sf x2 Third Floor Requirement Privacy Safety Security 1000 sf x3 Second Third Forth Floor Requirement Air curtain at the entrance Private Program Bathroom Office Bike Parking Locker Room 300 sf x2 First Floor Requirement ambient lighting relaxing atmosphere 200 sf x4 Second Floor Requirement Outdoor View adjacent to coference room 600 sf x2 Third Floor Requirement Privacy Safety Security 1000 sf x3 Second Third Forth Floor Requirement Air curtain at the entrance Public Program Auditorium Gallery Cafe Bike Shop 2000 sf Second Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control 800 sf x2 Fourth Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control Adjustable lighting moveable partition visible from street 2000 sf First Floor Requirement visible from street adjacent to loadind deck connect to storage and rental service 1400 sf x2 First Floor and Rooftop Requirement pendant lighting visible from street connection to outdoor Public Program Auditorium Bike Shop 2000 sf Second Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control 2000 sf First Floor Requirement visible from street adjacent to loadind deck connect to storage and rental service Public Program Auditorium Gallery Cafe Bike Shop 2000 sf Second Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control 800 sf x2 Fourth Floor Requirement Acoustic Control Humid Control Adjustable lighting moveable partition visible from street 2000 sf First Floor Requirement visible from street adjacent to loadind deck connect to storage and rental service 1400 sf x2 First Floor and Rooftop Requirement pendant lighting visible from street connection to outdoor

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East Facade South Facade East Facade South Facade

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West Facade

Green Roof Detail Thermal Break Detail Foundation Detail

North Facade West Facade

Green Roof Detail Thermal Break Detail Foundation Detail

North Facade

28 29 High Density EPS thermal break Stainless Steel Rebar Insulation Thermal break Insulated Glass Litetop intensive media Intensive vegetation: Perennials, Shrubs, Small trees, Urban argriculture Cups lled with light weight aggregate Dow styrofoam insulation Green Roof Detail Thermal Break Detail Caisson foundation Vapor Barrier Plastic foam insulation Heating pipes or tubing Cementitous underlayment Gravel Facade Foundation Detail Caisson foundation Vapor Barrier Plastic foam insulation Heating pipes or tubing Cementitous underlayment Gravel High Density EPS thermal break Stainless Steel Rebar Insulation Thermal break Insulated Glass South Facade Thermal Break Detail Foundation Detail Ventilation Axon Heating and Cooling Systems Ventilation Circulation Envelope explode

36 37 Main Entrance Design studio Metal Shop Outdoor circulation

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03 THE GRID

The East Boston Area is in need of a new central hub to bring communities together. This project creates a multi use Cultural center to join ends of the city. Site 1 is understood as the door to our site and draws people to the center of our hub. In this space we offer study areas, a library and an outdoot theater ,and a cafe. Site 2 creates a center space for both rest and movement, offering both a covered and uncovered patio to enjoy lunch after visiting cafes, restaurants or markets. There is also a fitness center for the active people that exercise along the greenway. Site 3 features a restaurant and a bike shop that connects programs from adjoining sites and creates a moment of rest in the central courtyard. Finally site 4 offers a diverse amount of markets, space for vendors and a stepped seating area to enjoy the greenway and passerby. Overall, this project will bring people together in this diverse area to rest, interact and pass through the center of East Boston.

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Program Diagram

The ground floor plan features a public program with benches and bike shops along the greenway. The Greenway is 5 feet lower than the earth, and multiple stairs and ramps allow pedestrians to walk up and down between the building and the greenway. The upper floor, the apartment features the study room, daycare for the elderly and children, and the game room relate to enclosed courtyard space on the third and fourth floors. On the fifth floor, a rooftop kitchen opens to the sky so people can invite their friends over for a barbeque and enjoy the view over East Boston. Next to the rooftop kitchen, we have a gym that overlooks the other two buildings, The greenway extension, and The Maverick Market.

All of the communal space are connected throughout the apartment providing easy access for all residents. The units are placed perpendicular to the greenway, allowing cross ventilation and easier access to sun while providing a nice view toward the street and the greenway. The columns structure system gives the freedom creating void space and organizing the dwelling unit. The Grid has five circulation cores that split the building into six blocks to avoid long corridors.

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Circulation

Design Integration

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Third Floor Plan Fifth Floor Plan

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Three types of dwelling units. In total of 14 one-bedroom, 21 doulbe bedroom, and 7 three bedroom apartments. The grid pattern window opens up according to the program, creating a dynamic facade. Exteriors of the communual space

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View of the Southeast Elevation

04 Nubian Square Performing Arts Center

To investigate the interstices between contemporary music, poetry, and architecture. To discover / uncover and diagrammatically articulate compositional and spatial concepts, familiar to all three disciplines, for the purpose of conceptually informing the design of the Nubian Square Performing Arts Center.

This project aims to create a building that participate in public life and stimulate the social interaction. The main concept is all about the experience when circulating the buiding. The front facade shows the hierachy of a grand staircase that guide the community to the upper floor. The entrance for the auditorium and the gallery is on the second floor with a pavilion that provides the public a cozy experience overlooking the green space below. The outdoor performance is a open and airy space with a glass ceiling on the top. Bringing back the community and create a cohesive network by easy pedestrian access throughout the cafe, staff working area, performance space, the art gallery and the green space.