Project Rethink by Mengchuen Huang

“Architecture is by definition a chaotic adventure.” _S, M, X, XL, Rem Koolhaas

After a dozen years of the publication of “S, M, X, XL”, I started my own “chaotic adventure” as an architect since 2008. Architecture, as I discovered, is tightly bound up with politics, finance and other social conditions, and this fact is what causes randomness and unpredictability in architecture practice, making it appear to be “chaotic”. Nevertheless, I am particularly interested in exploring the very relationship between architecture as a discipline and its specific social context, and keen on attempting to use architecture design as a multi-dimensional form of expression in the hope of helping accelerate the emergence of new architecture patterns as well as their users’ exploration and experience. This portfolio, namely ‘Project Rethink’, acts more than just a document of the selected representative projects, I regard it as an independent project including re-editing and revision based on my sustained reflection and exploration according to aforementioned principle, to verify or challenge the original concept of this project to achieve more accurate expressions.

CONTENTS

01. YOUTH CULTURE HABITAT

Shenzhen Youth Center Renovation and Expansion

02. SPACE CURATOR

03. SOCIAL CONDENSER

Prince Bay Parkside Gallery

Office building of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Securities

04. GROWING URBAN BLOCK

Office Park in Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone

05. APPENDIX

“New Ideas Need Old Buildings.”

-- Jane Jacobs

Numerous buildings built in the 1990s’ are being torn down in this city of only 30 years’ history. However, this young city needs its old buildings to mark its growth, to retain the collective memories of its first generation migrant. With such reflection, this design is focused on resurrecting a decayed public symbol of 1980s’ to early 21st century by preserving and renovating old buildings as well as adding new ones. It is my interpretation of Jane Jacobs’s “New ideas need old buildings”.

YOUTH CULTURE HABITAT Shenzhen Youth Center Renovation and Expansion Competition 2nd Prize/Shenzhen, October 2010 Collaborator: Michael Khoeler/Katharina Borgmann Role in the project: Lead Architect Contribution: Concept 50%/ Modeling 70%/ Rendering 90%/ Graphic 30% THIS IS A REVISED VERSION, ALL WORKS ARE FINISHED BY ME INDEPENDENTLY.

DAJIALE THEATER AS A PUBLIC SYMBOL

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Mid 90s’/Apex of Dajiale Theater

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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE THEATER The stage named as Dajiale Theater is originally created by self-organized art performances ever since 1986, its name literally means “everybody be happy together”. It was extremely popular through late 1980’s to early 21st century, it attracted an average of 1,000 audience and volunteered performer everyday, over 5,000,000 audience in total by the end of 1999.It is regarded as a public symbol in Shenzhen during that period, helped to estab-

lish a close relationship between the migrant workers and their new home. However, the shift of population composition and emergence of new attractions created by the ever-developing city and economy, Dajiale Theater gradually lost its attraction for the youth and citizen, the 24 years old stage is now at a critical moment in its fate.

BUILDING SITE ANALYSIS The existing builds ignored its urban context, blocked the street corner from the park to the southwest, through which it may establish connections with other public buildings within walk distance. HONGLI RD.

LIZHI PARK

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY

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MUSEUM OF SHENZHEN

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METRO INTERCHANGE STATION

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SHENZHEN GRAND THEATER

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RENOVATION OF THEATER In order to keep the memory the theater, the renovation of the stage kept its original orientation and characteristics. The stage still open to the city and public, meanwhile, an interior audience hall is attached, which makes it a professional repertory theater. Current Situation

Stage Upgrade

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YOUTH FACILITIES

DAJIALE THEATER

YOUTH FACILITIES

YOUTH CULTURE HABITAT PROGRAMS MUSEUM/GALLERY

THEATER COMPLEX

YOUTH FACILITIES

PUBLIC SPACE EVALUATION SZ VOLUNTEER MUSEUM LOW CARBON EXPERIENCE CENTER ART GALLERY RENEWED DAJIALE THEATER OUT-DOOR STAGE LIVE HOUSE REHEARSAL ROOM INSTRUMENT STORE HOBBY/INTEREST GROUP ROOMS DESIGN STUDIO ART STUDIO SCI-TECH STUDIO SPORTS TRAINING SZ&HK YOUTH EXCHANGE CENTER STAFF OFFICE STAFF CANTEEN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS MEETING ROOMS MUTI-FUNCTION HALL

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GROUP ACTIVITY

HABITAT OF YOUTH CULTURE

CIRCULATION NETWORK

PRIVACY

EXTENSION STRATEGY I

Extension volume respecting existing building

II Slice volume considering urban relationship III Volume changes on ground floor respecting program and circulation

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Hobby and interest group room Art studio outdoor gallery Sports training Sci-Tech group Restaurant and recreation

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PROGRAM 4F GALLERY & YOUTH FACILITIES 4F CENTER FOR SZ/HK YOUTH EXCHANGES VIEWING DECK

2F ADMINISTATION OFFICE

2F GALLERY & MUSEUMS

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The stepping down volumes created a group of open terraces that will be shared by all.

The intimate relationship between each building enables people to observe and join in different events.

Superimposition of events are made possible by architectural space at different height.

Every studio may use the public gallery nearby to setup exhibitions, and everyone may come cross them.

RESURRECTION OF THE THEATER

DOUBLE-FACED STAGE

Rock Music Festival

Stage opens itself to the city plaza, exactly as it was in the past.

Big Band Concert

The audience hall makes it a sophisticated modern theater.

CIRCULATION A public circulation goes through the theater complex, connects two metro station exits. While providing a convenient access to the city, it also enables the visitor to discover attractions of the building, such as the technical grid of the stage and the viewing deck.

ENTRY YARD/METRO LINE3 VIEW OF STAGE TECHNICAL GRID

ENTRY STREET/ METRO LINE9

VIEWING DECK

THROUGH CENTER FOR SZ/HK YOUTH EXCHANGES

CULTURE HABITAT IN CITY These group of buildings eventually blend themselves into the city as a whole. The open space that links the city and Lizhi park to the southwest suggests intersections among different group of people, which will enhance spontaneous public events. The superimposition of various activities in old and new buildings would successfully create colorful urban life experience.

New theater on the original site

Renovated old building

Roof Terrace/ Exterior Stages

View from the street which connects the street corner and the park, showing the open space under the dense building volumes.

Aeroview from the park, showing the sloping roof that connects the park. 12

SPACE CURATOR

Competition Entry for Prince Bay Parkside Gallery Shenzhen, September 2015

Collaborator: Liu Yang Contribution: Concept 60% \ Modeling 40% \ Graphic 50%

Translation Between Disciplines and Systems The abandoned industrial districts and container terminal gave Shekou an unique and strong characteristics. In this design, we attempt to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;translateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; our observations and analysis in Shekou into proper architectural strategies, thus the unique gene of Shekou will be transmitted to this building.

CONTEX OF SHEKOU TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPE AND CITYSCAPE

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HARBOR AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE While most factories stopped operating, the cranes, cargo ships and large number of containers together shapes the unique image of Shekou today.

Shekou Container Terminal Shenzhen, 2012

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GENERATIVE DIAGRAM

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Public Space

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Place Structure

Organize Circulation

THE SPACE CURATOR The building is composed of a multifunction gallery, a bookstore and cafe, the overpasses connects it with its gigantic neigbours. The hall is equiped with a mechanical floor to make maximum use of its limited area, providing specific space that suits different events.

Commercial pocket

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MAIN STRUCTURE The main structure hangs the building volume up, creating a public space without any columns on the ground.

SKYLIGHT Its form follows the main structure underneath, properly provide the gallery with natural lighting.

'HULL' FACADE The prefabed building facade system integrates structure, isolation,etc, it resembles the cargo container or ship hull in terms of techtonics.

CAFE The cafe locates at the 2nd floor, possesses open view to the Shenzhen bay.

PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS It connects the building with the maritime pocket and the 'Exodus'-like commercial pocket.

BOOKSTORE Bookstore locates at the intersection of the entry and the overpass, it's accessible from different direction.

TRANSFORMABLE GALLERY The gallery is a room with enough height and a rotatable platform, it can be reshaped to

ENTRY ON STREET CORNER

The building volume is above the public park on stilt, stairs guide people to the entry. Meanwhile, the overpass eastablish link with the commercial pocket, making this building an external entry of it. 17

GALLERY

The rotatable platform can reshape the gallery space. When it's leveled, the room provides a regular plan and enough height for most exhibitions, saloon and cocktail parties.

AUDITORIUM

When the platform is lifted up, the room is reshaped into an auditorium or small theater. It ensures the audience's comfortable experience of lectures or live concerts.

OUTDOOR THEATER

The building can be opened up if drop the platform down to the ground. This creates a place that is similar to an outdoor theater. A place that encourages random public events. 18

TECTONICS The very constructing technique, material, and details are inspired by industrial elements and productions, which once represents the spirit of man-made place in Shekou.

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GOVERNMENT FOR THE PUBLIC Government buildings has never failed to attract the public as symbols of political propaganda in contemporary China, they are treated like advertisement more than architecture. In this design, I with my team made our effort to challenge this paradigm of architecture and politics, we believe that architecture can influence social behavior, by articulating public space and its connections with other parts of the building, it may even break down those perceived social hierarchies, (e.g. officials to ordinary citizens) and create a socially equitable space, eventually become a building that serves its people and inspires public life.

SOCIAL CONDENSER

Office building of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Securities Competition 1st Prize/Under Construction/Shenzhen, October 2009-December 2013

Supervisor: Tu Jiang Collaborator: Michael Khoeler/Enrico Kremp/Zheng Mingying Role in the project: Design Architect(2009-2010), Project Architect(2010-2013) Contribution: Concept 50%/ Schematic Design 50%/ Design Development 30%/ Construction Coordination 30%/ Team Management 40% THIS IS A REVISED VERSION, ALL WORKS ARE FINISHED BY ME INDEPENDENTLY.

INTRODUCTION PROGRAM AND SOCIAL ROLE This building is literally related with every citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work and life in Shenzhen. Its test center holds recruitment exams and other personnel exams, which provides people chances to take up jobs through competitions. Meanwhile, Professional title enables professionals to obtain official certifications for better carrier prospect.

The Recruiting Center serves people from all social classes, help them find authentic job opportunities, more importantly, it engages in the urbanization of population, most of rural residents are being shift to urban areas through the working opportunities they get from here.

SHENZHEN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL SECURITIES College Graduate

SOCIAL SECURITY SEVERICE CENTER

Urban Resdients/ Migrant

TEST CENTER/ TRAINING CENTER

INTERNET RECUITMENT

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A typical recruitment fair in Shenzhen can offer 1-5,000 vacancies depends on its scale, over 10,000 applicants will visit the fair to find a job in a single day.

GOLF TRAINING COURSE MANGROVE EXHIBITION HALL

Civil Service Exam

MANGROVE SWAMP PROTECTED AREA/ SHENZHEN BAY PARK

Since officials are regarded as a secure job nowadays, the National Examination for Admissions to the Civil Service will attract 50,000 examinees each year in Shenzhen.

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RECRUITING CENTER 11000m2

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL SECURITIES

TRAINING CENTER\ TEST CENTER 5800m2

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enhanced visual impact autonomous parts/barriers minimal urban interface

SOCIAL SECURITY SEVERICE CENTER

ISOLATION TO PUBLIC

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL SECURITIES GARDENS LOBBY WORK SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Typical Local Government Building Isolated Monument

ATRIUM OFFICE PERSONNEL AGENCY IN CANTEEN SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES TE RI MEETING ROOMS ARCHIVE OR ARBITRATION COMMISSION INTERVIEW ROOMS S ROOF GARDEN TR STORAGE ROOM EE RECRUITMENT FAIRS T RECEPTION INNER YARD

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

RECRUITMENT CENTER

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Layering/interaction between programs infiltration/accessibility

CONFERENCE CENTER ATRIUM COMMUNITY LIBRARY PARKING GARDEN

TEST CENTER INNER YARD TRAINING CENTER STAFF OFFICE ATRIUM ROOF GARDEN

COMPUTER ROOM

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INTEGRATION OF URBANISM AND ARCHITECTURE

Establish Public Streets

Massing/Public Program

Urban Park and Roof Garden

Inner Yards and Atrium

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1. Social Security Service Center / 2. Interior Street / 3. Conference Center / 4. Test & Training Center Hall / 5. Exam Room (Classroom) / 6. Canteen / 7. Administration Office / 8. Rcruitment Center / 9. Personnel Archive / 10. Storageroom with Landing Platform / 11. Office of Government Department / 12. Lobby of Office 28

INTERIOR URBANISM All public programmatic particles are positioned as part of a dense mosaic, the semi-interior street connects the north and south streets, makes the building a urban destination and a routeway at the same time. Each of the constituent parts is articulated according to its specific needs, they are autonomous in terms of program. However, the connections and shortcuts in-between them guarantee their co-existence, thus create urban situation within the building.

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URBAN SITUATION Public space penetrates the building, connecting the city and each program, eventually making the services highly accessible to all citizens. Furthermore, the close relationship between government service, public space and urban space encourages dynamic coexistence of activities and to generate through their interference, a sense of communality. Office building gives its way to the city and public 5

1 Self-organized recruitment along the street outside the building.

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Public circulation/ Street shortcut

Roof garden/ Urban park

The entrances, courtyards, and canteen can be seen at the same time while he walks halfway down the street.

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Roof garden acts as a ideal public viewing deck for the mangrove forest to the south.

Office entry/ Controlled circulation

You can have a rest in the courtyard located to the west of the interior street , it also leads you to the roof garden.

Enter the building, and the social security service is on the right hand side.

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The entry to the recruiting market is on the left, walk up the ramp on the right will lead people to the test center.

The canteen is located above the interior street, easy to be observed and accessed.

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5 This entrance does not only serve the building, also connects the roof garden and the urban space.

Landscape and fresh air infiltrates through the atrium and ramp.

DESIGN MAKES CHANGE ?

The building is about to be constructed, with most of our concepts are brought into effect. Although it is hard to tell if this building will change the image and manner of our government buildings, I believe that these design strategies are the best endeavor an architect can contribute to this particular building, and I am optimistic that it will make a subtle difference.

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1.Aluminum Capping / 2. Perforated Aluminum Panel Shading / 3. White Sandstone Facade / 4. Plant Soil / 5. Double glazing glass / 6. Casement / 7. Primary Column / 8. Drainage / 9. Aluminum Louver

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FORESEE THE UNFORESEEABLE This picture of our working model perfectly depicts the context of this design: another sophisticated urban block to be “airdropped” in the middle of a new town that build from scratch. Concerning the unpredictable future of the new town and the consequential waste of resources, in this design I try to find dynamic balance in an unstable environment, and reflect a city’s natural growth cycle at the same time by a open framework.

GROWING URBAN BLOCK

Office Park in Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone Professional Project/Shenzhen, JUNE 2013-Present Supervisor: Xiao Cheng Collaborator: Mao weiwei/Wang Chuntao Role in the project: Project Architect Contribution: Concept 70%/ Schematic Design 60%/ Design Development 50%/ Construction Coordination 30%/ Team Organization 80% Bronze Medal of 2015 Shenzhen Architectural Design Award by Shenzhen Registered Architects Association THIS IS A REVISED VERSION, ALL WORKS ARE FINISHED BY ME INDEPENDENTLY.

QIANHAI

President Xi: Qianhai opens up new possibilities for the development of Shenzhen SEZ.

12YEARS, 30,000,000M2’S NEW CITY. Xi Jinping Debuts With No-Fuss Official Visit: Signs of Reform?

--INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES, DEC. 10,2012 I should have ware a mask if I know there are still only dusty plots here.

A Muddy Tract Now, but by 2020, China’s Answer to Wall St.

Qianhai City has a ambitious plan and a gigantic scale, but will it succeed as the plan in 2025 or come to an untimely end due to the unpredictable economic and political environment?

QIANHAI SHENZHEN-HONG KONG MODERN SERVICE INDUSTRY COOPERATION ZONE

QIANHAI CBD

--THE NEW YORK TIMES APR. 2,2014 The new housing already looks obsolete and are all empty. SITE

The pond is the only special feature in the site. QIANHAI EXHIBITION HALL

QIANHAI AUTHORITY

SITE & PLANNING TEMPORARY OFFICE BUILDING OF QIANHAI AUTHORITY

2013-2020 F.A.R.=0.9 MODERN SERVICES

QIANHAI MASTER PLAN/ JAMES CORNER FIELD OPERATIONS

QIANHAI EXHIBITION HALL

2020-? F.A.R.≥ 6 MIXED-USE

QIANHAI CONFERENCE CENTER

THE CONTINUEING GREAT LEAP OF SHENZHEN

6,740,000M2 9,500,000M

Demolishment Construction

BUILDING MASSIVELY, DEMOLISHING MASSIVELY.

Figures below demonstrate the scale of three new projects and three renovation projects that are ongoing in city, the tremendous scale of demolishment suggests the huge waste of resource and complete elimination of urban context.

Gangxia Renovation

Construction Demolishment

GROWING URBAN BLOCK This design proposes a flexible system which can be continuously modified in response to the ever-changing environment without massive demolishment. Current

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High Density Complex

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OPEN FRAMEWORK In order to adapt the constantly changing politics and socio-economic pattern, the structure can be reconfigured (either grow or shrink) correspondingly, there is no optimal or fixed solution but an ongoing interaction between architecture and society. It starts as a collective of independent office buildings, shops and restaurants which make it a self-sufficient community in the undeveloped new town.

Expandable Cores

The artificial wetland transformed from the existing pond and public space secure their long durability due to the metro underneath.

TEMPORARY OFFICE OF QIANHAI AUTHORITY

QIANHAI CONFERENCE CENTER

QIANHAI EXHIBITION HALL

LOW DENSITY PLAN/2013 39

TYPICAL BUILDING UNIT & POSSIBLE TRANSFORMATION

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GROWTH SCENARIO CONSTRUCTION START/DEC. 2013 Cores and basement constructed, installing prefab modules

BUSINESS BLOCK/JUN. 2014 Low density buildings are erected, used as a business district.

CREATIVITY INDUSTRY BLOCK/SEP. 2020 Qianhai fails, this peripheral district is abandoned and transform to a village for young artists, offering an affordable rental.

COMMERCIAL BLOCK/OCT. 2019 Modification and expansion begins, converting it into a commercial district.

COMPLEX/SEP. 2022 One tower has been finished and another one is under construction regarding to demand of the prosperous market.

HIGH DENSITY COMPLEX/DEC.2025 Qianhai succeed, the block is turned into a multi-layered high density urban complex without totally demolishing those â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;temporaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; buildings.

CORE EXPANSION & FLOOR PLAN TRANSFORMATION Cores starts at a compact size, reserved Elevator shaft and atria of emergency staircases can be temporarily used as MEP rooms & storage rooms. They can be modified, expanded and integrated to support the growth of the buildings.

Independent compact cores serving two multi-story office building.

Integrated and expanded core capable to serve taller towers.

Original Core

Expanded Core

Floor plan 2013/ Low density urban block

Floor plan 2025/ High density, expanded core

RECONFIGURABLE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM The system is designed to be flexible to adapt to different functions, furthermore, it can be disassembled and reassembled in another site or recycled for future development. As the life cycle of these ‘temporary’ buildings prolongs, the tremendous waste of resources are prevented correspondingly.

UNIT PROTOTYPES

This system is mainly composed by permanent cores and prefab modules, together with a small portion of on-site steel structure.

ASSEMBLY OF PREFABBED MODULES AND STEEL BEAM

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PREFAB WALL PANEL TO STEEL BEAM ASSEMBLY The combination of core, steel structure and prefab modules enables distinctive design of each building, the joints are specifically designed to be dismountable.

View from one of the public plazas, the single floor gallery can be totally demounted and reassembled in another location according to future development.

Pictures from the building site. The prefabed and modulized facade units enabled architects to find the balance between speedy construction, short life cycles and sustainability.

"PROBLEM WORRYING" Many architects holds the idea that aim of architecture design is to solve problems that each project has encountered. However, when facing a project in such an unstable environment, I find a sustained and dynamic involvment in design and construction will encompass me through the complex and seemingly unpredictable situation, eventually not only solve the present problems but also may suit to the up-coming problems in the future. Unfortunately, according to the news I quoted, due to the conflict among Land Resources Bureau and Civil Aviation Administration, the height restriction issue was raised again two years after this project started, which will drastically decrease the construction amount of Qianhai City. Some ongoing high-rise building projects must revise their design, even torn down the structure built at exceeding height. BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT DOWN TO 153.72M ACCORDING TO THE CIVIL AVIATION BUILDING CONTROL REGULATION, CUTTING TOWERS IN QIANHAI IN TWO AT THE WAIST. The Hengchang Tower, which was originially planned to be 320m, will suffer from a 4.5 biliion (CNY) loss due to the height restricion issue. --SHENZHEN EVENING PAPER MAY 09, 2015

COLLAGE OF PHASE 1 BUILDING SITE AND HIGH DENSITY PROPOSAL FOR 2025 45

APPENDIX

exhibitions / complementary design works

CUBE 10Ă&#x2014;10 EXHIBITION AT BAUHAUS-UNIVERSITY WEIMAR& TU DRESDEN Cube Architecture Design Office, China / Germany, 2011-2012 Curator / Team Organization

Opening event at the main building of Bauhaus-University Weimar

Exhibition at SLUB, TU Dresden

URBAN PATCHES: MISSION HILL FOR BI-CITY BIENNALE OF URBANISM/ARCHITECTURE, SZ&HK Sci-Skew Collaborative, Shanghai / Shenzhen, 2007 Concept study / Installation design / Modeling

GROWING URBAN BLOCK FOR BEIJING DESIGN WEEK HHD_Shenzhen, Shenzhen / Beijing, 2015 Architecture design / Exhibition design

BUSINESS CENTER IN HISTORICAL DISTRICT Professional project, Kunming, 2010 Teamwork in Atelier Dashaus / Intern

CHUAN GARDEN HOUSE

BAMBOO SHED FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL COMMUNITY

Professional Project, Singapore City, 2007 Teamwork in sci-Skew Collaborative / Intern

Academic, Wuhan, 2007 Solo work

MUSEUM FOR ARTIST WU SHANZHUAN

SONGZHUANG ARTIST RESIDENCE

Professional project, Chengdu, 2008 Teamwork in DnA_Beijing / Architect

Professional project, Beijing, 2008 Teamwork in DnA_Beijing / Architect

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Professional project, Beijing, 2008 Teamwork in DnA_Beijing / Architect

B-TEC MULTI-GROUND CITY

TIAN’AN CYBER PARK

Competition 1st prize, Shenzhen, 2010 Teamwork in Cube Architects / Project Architect

Professional project, Chongqing, 2010-2013 Teamwork in Cube Architects / Project Architect

TIAN’AN SCI-TECH HEADQUATERS Professional Project, Chongqing, 2011-2014 Teamwork in Cube Architects / Project Architect

GUANGXI ART MUSEUM

SHENZHEN BAY “SUPER CITY”

Competition entry, Nanning, 2009 Teamwork in Cube Architects / Project Architect

Competition 2nd Prize, Shenzhen, 2014 Teamwork in HHD_Shenzhen / Project Architect

QIANHAI INNOVATION BUSINESS CENTER Competition Entry, Shenzhen, 2014 Teamwork in HHD_Shenzhen / Project Architect

HUANG MENGCHUN Birthday: 12-28-1984 TEL.: +86-18676671650 E-Mail: huang.mengchun@aol.com/ huang.mengchun@hotmail.com

EDUCATION September 2003 - June 2008

Bachelor of Architecture Huazhong University of Science & Technology / Wuhan, China GPA 3.14 / 4.00

COMPITITIONS August 2014 2nd Prize Award (1st Prize in vacancy) Design Team Leader Lead competition in schematic design, team organization and documentation with a team of 3 collaborators

SHENZHEN BAY “SUPER CITY” INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

B-TEC (SHENZHEN BAY TECHNOLOGY AND ECO CITY) CONCEPTUAL DESIGN COMPETITION

September 2011

Excellent Award in 3rd Phase, Finalist in 1st and 2nd Phase Design Team Leader Lead competition in schematic design through final presentation with 3 collaborators

SHENZHEN YOUTH CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION CONCEPT DESIGN COMPETITION

October 2010 2nd Prize Award Lead Architect Lead development in concept design, façade design, rendering and movie with a team of 2 collaborators

OFFICE BUILDING OF SHENZHEN MUNICIPAL BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SOCIAL SECURITY October 2009 1st Prize Award / Construction Completed Design Architect (2009-2010) / Project Architect (2010-2013) Collaborates with other 4 architect in concept design, design development and coordination work

EXHIBITIONS GROWING URBAN BLOCK FOR BEIJING DESIGN WEEK

September 2015 Project: Growing Urban Block _ Office Park in Qianhai SZ-HK Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone Project Architect Participate in planning, architecture design, and material preparation for the exhibition.

October 2011-January 2012 Curator Design Team Leader Responsible in theme and concept-proposing, material preparation and exhibition management in Shenzhen, China, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, and Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION OF CUBE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN OFFICE

PATCHES: MISSION HILLS FOR SHENZHEN/HONG KONG BI-CITY BIENNALE 2007 Project: Patches: Mission Hills Intern in sci-SKEW, Collaborative Participates in concept-proposing, modeling and exhibition installation

December 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE May 2013 - August 2015 Chief Architect Responsible for proposal oritation, schematic design and final presentation; guiding a team of young architects and teamwork distribution, assisting with detailed design. Main Projects: Office Park in Qianhai SZ-HK Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone Shenzhen Bay “Super City” Master Plan Competition CES (center of advanced energy storage materials) Tower competition

SHENZHEN HUAHUI DESIGN CO., LTD. ( HHD_SHENZHEN )

August 2009 - April 2013

SHENZHEN CUBE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN OFFICE LTD. Deputy Chief Architect / Head of Department Responsible for guiding design works from schematic design through final presentation. Main Projects: Renovation And Expansion of Shenzhen Youth Center Office building of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of human resources and social security Guangxi Kettledrum Museum/ Nanning Shenzhen Bay Eco-Technology City The 10-Years’ Anniversary Exhibition of CUBE Design/ exhibition design

July 2008 - July 2009

DnA_BEIJING Assistant Architect Assisting with schematic design & modeling Main Projects: Songzhuang Affordable Housing Sonzhuang Artist Residence Conference Centre of Xixi Wetland Parkn

sci-SKEW COLLABORATIVE

November 2007 - February 2008

Intern Architect Assisting with modeling and drafting Main Projects: ‘Urban Patches: Mission Hill’ Installation for Shenzhen Biennial 2007 Chuan Garden House

ATELIER DASHAUS

July 2007 - November 2007

Intern Architect Assisting with modeling and drafting Main Projects: Reception & Sales Center Urban Strategy Study of Jiading D07 Block

HONORS BRONZE MEDAL OF 2015 SHENZHEN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARD

May 2015 Awarded by Shenzhen Registered Architects Association Create an experimental design in the Office Park in Qianhai SZ-HK Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, which contains reflections on rapid urbanization, and in which most concepts have been implemented in practice.

MAJOR AWARD OF 2007 CUBE ARCHITECTURAL TALENT CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP

May 2007 Awarded by Shenzhen Cube Architecture Design Office Ltd. Produce a simple yet dramatic design in a sustainable rural renewal program from a fresh perspective, which demonstrated a young architect’s high level design ability and a sense of social responsibility.

1ST CLASS AWARD OF RURAL AREA HOMESTEAD CONSTRUCTION MISSION

February 2007 Awarded by Wuhan Land Resources and Planning Bureau Propose a ‘New Countryside’ planning scheme which has considerable potential for sustainable growth and roots in the local traditional context.