XIANGFEI MENG P O R T F O L I O Selected work 2019-2022
Organized large-scale on campus events, such as recruitment fairs and career development seminars, with improved transferable skills in organization, leadership, and problem-solving. Utilized spare time to engage in both preparative and post-propaganda works, such as designed and produced posters, and operated the WeChat public account, which further improved the software application skills.
CONTENTS 01 Music LiverpoolActuallyMusicLab, Birkenhead, United kingdom kindergarten, Liverpool, United kingdom kindergarten, Liverpool, United kingdom Community center, Colwick, United kingdom Sanatorium, Bootle, United kingdom Bath house, Bootle, United kingdom 10.2020-01.2021 Year 3 09.2019-01.202 Year 2 01.2019-06.2019 Year 1 02.2021-06.2021 Year 3 02.2020-06.2020 Year 2 09.2021-08.2022 Year 4 Sep. 2017-June 2019 Jan. 2019-Feb. 2019 Sep. 2019-June 2021 Sep. 2021-Aug. 2022 July 2018-Agu. 2018 Apr. Mar.Agu.201920182018-Mar. 2019 May. 2018-Apr. 2019 Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool XJTLU, Suzhou Hongji Construction Engineering Co., Ltd, Changchun Architecture intern
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Master of ParticipatedSciencein“Longteng Shangri Li Community II Construction Project, Changchun”. Responsible for developing work plans, organizing and analyzing basic materials, supporting the overall design of the project, and independently completing the drawing of plan and section and the production of models. Assisted the architect to complete the overall construction drawings.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, V-Ray for Rhino, Lumion. Chinese (Native), English (Fluent).
Meng_xiangfei_1217@163.com+8618744017521 Room 401, Unit 2, Building 15, Hongqi Garden, Qianjin West Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Jilin Province, China. Engaged in the project of “Tourism Road Art Scenery Wall Construction” in Dongchang County, Tonghua. Responsible for the analysis of the field survey data and supported the architect to complete the construction Introduceddrawings. the features of architecture of XJTLU for potential applicants, and answered their enquiries. Communicated and confirmed the project theme with tutor, then experienced the secret of high-density spatial design, and carried out field investigations in Hong Kong.
Learning in the forest Keep the aspidistra flying Escape from stressInternshipEducation Experiences Practical Experiences Software LaunguageSkillsSkills Breathing in nature Evergreen with pleasure0604050302 XIANGFEI MENG
University of Liverpool, Liverpool University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
VolunteerCoreProject Member PropagandaParticipant Minister Architecture intern Zhongmao Construction Engineering Co., Ltd, Changchun Open Day, Department of Architecture, XJTLU, Suzhou Exploration of Hong Kong’s High-density Spatial Development Project, Hong Kong Student Career Development Association, HR Department, XJTLU, Suzhou K-POP Club, XJTLU, Suzhou, China
SITE
The site is on Safe’s Bootlenestled alongside the historic Leeds Liverpool canal with abundant greenery and railway runs through the middle of the site. The small site to the east and the large site to the west are connected by tunnels under the bridge. The site is surrounded by residential and commercial areas. Safe Regeneration is included on the site. The overall atmosphere of the site is quiet and peaceful. Site Mapping Site Section
Type: Individual work Function: Public bathhouse Location: Bootle, Merseyside, UK This design project was undertaken in the context of 'housing the ritual activity of bathing'. In its specific context, its relationship to and enclosure of the public realm is explored; Bootle was once a seaside resort and the city had many public baths, which many people have fond memories of as they did not have bathrooms in their homes in the past. Nowadays, due to the failure of the industrial revolution, Bootle has lost its appeal and jobs have been reduced, with a domino effect on buildings, houses, and the community. The atmosphere in the whole community is depressed. This project hopes to add a touch of vibrancy to the community and bring the residents back to the feeling of bathing, where people can let go of the stressful things in their lives for a while and feel the joy and peace of bathing. MODERNMEDIVEAL B.C.-20013000 B.C.-500300 A.D.700 1767 1829 B.C.1500 A.D.476 -1350s1340s Rome&Greek -EVALMEDI 18th16th- 20th19thIn times,pr-ehistoric the sea and rivers served as the most raw and original form of a bath. Constructed purpose-builtlarge thermal baths Bathing became a part of life and for people to socialize. Only rich people had private tookhouses.Bathingbathplaceinpublic houses which become Havens for porstitution Increase in bathroomsprivate and decrease in public bathrooms.The number of bathing is reduced, and people wear linen clothes instead, which cause the arrival of various diseases
The viewedchunkthePlagueBubonicchangedwayalargeofEuropeansbathhouses.
A lot of showers, public bathhouses, and throughouterausheringdisappeared,bathingprivatefacilitiesinanewofuncleanlinessEurope.
Escape from stress
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ANCIENT
Ancient Egyptians placed importancehigh on the rituals of washing, bathing, and applying cosmetics, as it was believed that the cleaner and well-oiled the person was, the closer they were to the gods. Gymnasiums had to provide athletes with a place to bathe after their exer cises, so showers and indoor plumbing appeared in gymnasiums first. Public bathhouses carried on as centers of socialization and relaxation. bathhousesSomegained a reputation for being similar to brothels.
The first mechanicalmodernshower was invented by William Feetham in England. Public baths began to reopen in the 1800s. The first modern public baths were opened in England,Liverpool,in1829. The advancement of medicine has made people aware of the importance of cleanliness. Thanks to the bathingwaterinventionRevolution,Industrialtheoftheheatermadeeasy.
Safe regeneration Residential area Site Canal
Bathing has developed over thousands of years from ancient times to the present day, with different countries having different bathing cultures. For thousands of years, it has been a common ritual - a way of building community and relationships. Today, we see bathing as a private affair and a long soak in the bath is the perfect way to end the day and bring people into a state of great relaxation.
The main entrance of the building faces the high-traffic main street, lowering the functional blocks of the lobby to create a grey space. Ground floorplan 2 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 The Sanna area features large glass windows with views towards the canal, providing a good place for people to communicate. A A' B 1 2 B' Section ElevationAA'1 1. Lobby 2. Changing room (female) 3. Shower room (female) 4. Changing room (male) 5. Shower room (male) 6. Machine room 7. Laundry room 8. First aid room 9. Meeting room 10. Office 12. Achive 13. Private pool 14. Massage room 15. Bar 16. Public pool 17. Bicycle store +5.00+4.20+7.20+0.00-3.60+7.00+7.00+4.55+3.50-3.50+0.00N 0 10 20 50 100 m
The circulation space is circular, making it easier to get around. It also allows people to observe the activities in the public bath from different angles. N 0 10 20 50 100 m 18 19 19 19 19 18 19 19 19 18 First floorplan A gallery is set up outside the private bathrooms to allow people to communicate, and outside the gallery is an outdoor space with large openings to provide fresh air. Section ElevationBB'2A A' B 1 2 B' 18. Solar panels 19. Roof greening +5.25+4.20+7.20+0.00+7.00-3.60+7.20+7.00+5.25+4.20-3.50+0.00
Natural Lighting and Ventilation Rain Harvest system Invisible in the 'Green'
Solar panels are placed above functional spaces that require energy to save energy, e.g. sauna Opening of windows for natural ventilation according to the local wind direction.
Solar Panel Roof garden StoragePumpMain Tank
The whole site is covered with green grass and surrounded by trees. To the north is the Safe Regeneration, and to the south, the site is bordered by a canal. Wood is used as the main material throughout the building to seek maximum naturalization and to provide a sense of tranquility and warmth. The maximum height of the building is not more than 7.2 meters, in order not to block the light from the northern building, and to better integrate the whole site.
The roof of each block adopts the design of roof greening and solar panels, which can not only save energy to meet the current "fragile" environment but also "invisible" the whole building block on the green space of the site so that the building skillfully integrates the site and nature. Large openings facing the canal and woods bring a sense of the natural environment into the interior, where the interior is integrated with the exterior of the building through a large glass door. The roof terrace is also dedicated to providing a sense of connection with the natural environment.
As the main function of the building requires a large amount of water, green roofs are installed above the different blocks to purify, recycle and utilize rainwater.
I'm going to the sauna. Sara and Alex are down there. OK, I'll go and talk to them about what happened last night.
The public bathrooms are located on the ground floor and the entire block is 9.5 m high, with a large opening at the top and a glazed enclosure at ground level to provide maximum daylight. As communal bathrooms require a space for communication and exchange, the use of large areas of glass is also intended to allow people to observe the activities inside. The main atmosphere created is one of openness and brightness. Huge central opening
Music Actually Before19c
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1900s-1950s
1970s Jazz The improvisation adds spontaneity and vitality to the music, and reflects the personality of jazz musicians through accents and phrasing.1920sSoul Blues
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Type: Individual work Function: Music Lab Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside, UK For thousands of years, music has brought humanity together in serious religious rituals and wild parties. This versatility of music's ability to transcend nations and connect strangers is what makes it so profound. Music can cross continents and break down barriers. As an emotional enhancer, it can move us to tears or lift our spirits, bringing happiness and joy. The project was to create a small community building for the client's Liverpool Music Lab, creating a musical space of mutual understanding and support. The lab is not a professional group. They simply enjoy creating and learning music together and the joy that comes with it. It is a place where people can simply enjoy a free musical atmosphere, regardless of musical genre, where music truly comes first.
Most residential areas are located one block away from the site Birkenhead is located along the south bank of the River Mersey, opposite Liverpool. Influenced by Liverpool's rock music scene, the city is full of music, with various music schools, record shops, and live houses throughout the city. The project is to design a music laboratory in the city, which will allow all kinds of people to participate in the world of music.
Disco
1990s March
After 1970s
The music has a strong rhythm, mixing jazz, rock and certain rhythm characteristics of Latin American music Rap It is a focusingrhythmtechniquesingingwithandrhyme,oncontent, flow, and delivery.
1950s Motown The singers signed by Motown Records, the first record company owned by African Americans, were mainly black musicians. 1960s Reggea Reggae music uses some elements of rhythm and blues, jazz, Mente music, Calypso music, African music and Latin American music. Bluegrass It is a kind of American folk music, based on stringed instruments, coupled with singing.
MUSIC ACTUALLY Colosseum Dome Victorian architectureDomeArch (72-80 AD) Mid and late 19th century Site Mapping
BritpopGrunge
Metal It is a kind of vigorous, loud music, featuring a powerful voice, a large number of highly distorted electric guitars, extended guitar solos, and dense and fast drum beats.
House It is a style of electronic music, accompanied by a thick bassline. On top of this layer, add sound and music samples produced by various electronic musical instruments. 1980s Dupstep It combines the side styles of Jamaican music and garage two steps. The focus of music is mostly described as "the close production and the rhythm of the drums are two beats together.
It inherits the development of Baroque music and is a musical style or era in European music history. Classical (1750-1825) Baroque The characteristic is extremely luxurious, adding a lot of decorative notes. The rhythm is strong, short and rhythmic, with a refinedmelody.(1600-1750)Following developmentthe of baroque music Ragtime Punk A strong melody and singing style, streamlined instruments, and antiestablishment lyrics.
Combining rhythm and blues and gospel music, the important features are tight rhythm, clapping, and impromptu body movements.
The area of the site is around 300 m², where is at the corner of the street and three sides are facing the street. Although the three faces the street, the streets are all secondary roads and branch roads. The traffic is usually small, so it is usually quiet. The music lab is relatively noisy. One side of the site and the back are commercial areas. Although one side is a residential area and separated from the residential area by a street, so noise will not affect the residential area.
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Birkenhead Cenotaph Masterplan Mortimer TerraceHamilton Square Gardens MarketSt DuncanSt HamiltonSt AlbionSt StCross ChesterSt MerseyTunnels BrandonSt MusicRoadSidewalkLab Ground generation 1G23 Circulation Elevation generation Site information Located at a road intersection, Building restrictions around Function classification Rest WorkCirculationareaarea exhibitionCafe Performanceareaarea Block segmentation Divide the cuboid into three pieces, build and merge them Gap filling Main staircase generation, platform generation between volumes Original Block Base on the result of previous generation Elevation generation Arch element as the main window, round skylight generation Diagram analysis Street Section
The performance space is a two-storey span with vertical daylight above, and the natural light falling on the materials emphasizes the shapes and textures of the different sections. The lower level of the stage area and the higher level of the auditorium allows for a greater focus on the stage. Unlike traditional performance areas, the entire performance area is freer for people to drop in and out to discuss and exchange music.
Internal Space EXHIBITION SPACE PERGORMANCE SPACE CAFE
First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Third Floor Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 879 1110125.Performance4.Rest3.Reception2.Kichen1.Caferoom space 6.Store 7.Practice 11.Meeting10.Exhibition9.8.TeachingroomroomSongwritingroomroomroom 12.Office The building is divided into three main blocks according to their functions: a communication area, a traffic area, and other functional areas. The façade of the building is made of exposed grey concrete with a sense of volume and sculpture. The corners of each block are curved to soften them. The openings between the interior and exterior are made up of arches to enhance the sense of movement.
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Ground Floor Plan
A wide to narrow staircase leads from the entrance to the main performance area on the first floor. A deep entrance connects the bright and open spaces. Various seats are distributed on the staircase for people to interact and rest. The wooden staircase and the exposed grey concrete façade combine to create a rich variety of textures and visual contrasts.
Musical sculpture on a street corner
Both indoor and outdoor materials use bare gray concrete, and the entire building space uses wooden floors. The stairs in the circulation space are made of wood, the handrails are made of aluminum metal, and the coffee shop is decorated with wooden furniture and leather seats.
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Circulation area Concrete Plaster Aluminum Timber Glass Leather Bright and spacious circulation spaces. Exhibition area Enjoy the sunshine and indulge in the plants
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Cafe coffee in music and a moment of rest.
To the north of the site is a largely residential area with an overall stable and calm state of life for the residents. To the south-east of the site is the local commercial center with high human traffic.
Site information Block Generation Sunshade generation Final step Located in the middle of a wood, An area of play equipment to the southeast. The body blocks are mainly in the shape of rings posed in the gaps of trees.
Interspersed with sunshades depending on the location of the trees and block. The final architectural shape.
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Type: Individual work Function: Community Center Location: Colwick, Nottinghamshire, UK Colwick Country Park is very scenic and residents often go for walks around the lake. It is also frequented by visitors for picnics and barbecues and the area is full of wildlife. The site is surrounded by a good ecological environment. However, most of the surrounding houses are designed with little connection to the natural environment. The project aims to provide a recreational community center for the local village, where residents and visitors can relax and communicate. A community center that is in tune with nature in an ecologically sound environment. The relationship between people and the natural environment is continually explored and a closer link is established between the two.
The site is heavily wooded and well-vegetated. Adjacent to the main arterial road to the north and through a densely wooded area to the south is a large lake and to the east is a grassy area with open views. A small children's playground is located on the south-eastern corner edge. To the north-east is a parking area. The entire range can be outlined as a triangular area. The blocks have also been placed according to this triangle, forming an oval. The main entrance is set nearest to the main road and at a point where two paths cross. However, the whole building is not closed off and people can enter the site from anywhere. There is a skate park on the south-east side at the edge of the grass.
The park is beautiful, clean, and spacious, with a high number of visitors, making it a safe haven for wildlife.
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Residental area Commercial area Colwick Country Park Colwick Skatepark SITE
Breathing in nature
Ground floorplan Roof plan 1. Lobby 2. Kitchen 3. Cafe 4. Bookstore 5. Children playing room 6. Rest room 7. Rest room 8. Reading area 9. 10.TolietsRestroom 1 2 3 4 5 76 89 10 N 0 10 20 50 100 m N 0 10 20 50 100 m
Shading strategy Rain Harvest system Rest under trees
The design is based on freshness and nature, using elements of woods to create a space that is relaxing and enjoyable. The main idea was to create a sense of lightness and a feeling of being in nature, so the glass was used for the walls and roofing materials of most of the blocks, which extends the interior space to some extent and blurs the boundary between inside and outside. The large transparent areas on some of the roofs allow the green shade of the trees and the blue sky to penetrate the building. The oval shape of the canvas is a simplification of the tree canopy, and each awning, large or small, is irregularly interspersed around blocks, but not completely over it so that the sunlight can irregularly penetrate the roof and hit the interior of the building. The overall lightness of the building gives the impression that it is part of nature, allowing people to experience a different kind of tranquillity amidst the woods and meadows, the chirping of birds and insects, and the feeling of being away from the dust and embracing nature.
The rainwater flowing through the sloping roof into the columns and on to the main storage area. The wide awning structure covers part of each block, so people can rest in the shade from the sun and rain.
The models are laser cut, engraved and 3D printed, and then hand-applied. Three materials were used: birch plywood, acrylic, and resin. Birch plywood was used for the concrete walls and floor, acrylic for the glass, and resin for the awning above the block. Model making
Main column Steel structure support canvas Coated stretch fabric
Glass Concrete ConcreteGlassGlassSteelSteelSteel Stretch fabric
Membrane structures Membrane structures
ConcreteSteelCirculationStructureswalland
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The personal skills are considered highly valuable, such as teamwork and problem solving. The personal skills are considered highly valuable, such as teamwork and problem solving. Forest School
*the cycle of planning, observation, adaptation and review links each session. *to support the development of a lifelong relationship between the learner and the natural world. *to create a community for being, development and learning. *continuously maintain and develop their professional practice.
Forest school uses the woods and forests as a means to build independence and self-esteem in children and young adults.
Clearview Scout HutMossley Hill Pre-School Underlea Open Air School Aigburth Underlea Open Air School Aigburth School for children with health disabilities - providing them with healthy environment. School was set in acres of rolling park land with gardens and vegetable patches.
of regular sessions 2. takes place in a woodland or natural 3.environmentarangeof learner-centred processes 4. aims to promote the holistic development of all involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners. 5. offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves. 6.run by qualified Forest School practitioners
CoreTopicsbeliefsGoalsPrinciples
Sudley Infant School Ethos is summarised in Sudley Infant school's motto – Building Bright Futures. It aims to create a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment in which everyone can develop and do well. Pavilion Pre-School Pavilion Preschool has been devoted to nurturing and growing confident learners ever since its humble beginnings in the grounds of Through many different guises, it has been the love and care poured into every day. Educational area around the siteHistory Map
Type: Individual work Function: Kindergarten Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, UK At an early age, children generally learn through play, busy embracing everything with interest, exploring their surroundings, pushing boundaries, and immersing themselves in whatever they find interesting. In this instinctive and enjoyable process, they do not see failure as a negative, but simply as a sign of progress. In the Forest Kindergarten, the forest is the teacher, nature is the teacher, the forest logs, the stones are the desks and chairs, the 'teacher' is simply responsible for looking after and guiding, and the children are the masters of learning, developing physically and mentally through play. The project takes Ella Flatau's proposed forest school as a backdrop to blur the boundaries between nature and architecture and further explore the connection between children, architecture, and nature.
Learning In The Forest
Forest School Inspired by Ella Flatau, Copenhagen
The personal skills are considered highly valuable, such as teamwork and problem solving.
risk and 4.entitledchallenge to choose, and to initiate and drive their own learning and development 5.entitled to experience regular success 6.entitled to develop positive relationships with themselves and other people 7. entitled to develop a strong, positive relationship with their natural world 1.encouraging curiosity and exploration with 2.empoweringsenses children in the natural 3.encouragingenvironment spatial awareness and motor 1.developmentlong-termprocess
History Reaserch
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The campus offers high-spec teaching rooms and labs, it provides sports and fitness equipment, gyms and playing fields, dance studios, drama theatre, practice kitchens, IT zones, library, café and plenty of social spaces.
1.natural 3.entitled2.competent1.equal,2.personalenvironmentskillsuniqueandvaluabletoexplore&discovertoexperienceappropriate
Established in 1991 located next to Parish Church. Community who aim to bring quality learning and cater for children between 2-5 years old. Many activities are for planting herbs in newly built raised planets. For the past century has provided local children the opportunity to learn, play and explore the world. The group follows scouting belief that young people develop most when they are 'learining by doing'.
Liverpool John Moores University
*the role of trees in society *teamwork and problem solving
SUDLEY HOUSEKELTON HOUSE Robert Durning HoltAlfred Holt George HoltEntrance hallGarden hall Drawing room DiningLibrary room Morning room A. B. C. D. E. F. D E F A B C
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Diagram VegetationAnalysisAnalysis Sycamore Maple Black Alder Silver CorkRedBlackNorwaybirchMapleAlderMapleOak
Final architecture Ground generation Cut and extend Site Section
Divide the required area 5×5 squares. The effect of unevenness in making mountain. Functional division Fillet the corner wall. Extend the roof. Add the supporting structure.
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CloakClassroom Staff Circulationarea Main hall
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In a conclusion, on the site, there are three entrances to get in and I choose the shortest route to get to the site. For the function part, the residential area is the most. There is basically no business district. Some educational area is around the site. There are lots of trees on the site and mainly distributed in the west of it. All site is covered by grass. On the whole site, there is a small slope and the angle is about 3° (northeast high, southwest low).
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Ground Floor Plan Section AA' Front Elevation 6 1212 12121313 13 13 1110 1212 12 7 8 9 1 345 2 1.
The entire building mass is nestled in the woods and all materials are made of wood to create a warm atmosphere. The roof is slim and the volume is cut at the edges to give it a lighter appearance and suspended over a transparent glass volume, with crossed sensations on the façade and crossed timber strips inside to simulate the trees to the greatest extent possible. The façade uses a large amount of transparent glass to bring the outdoor trees inside, and as the site itself has a certain slope, the floor is designed with up and down square panels to simulate the slope of the hill, which children can climb around on. +14.20+10.00+5.80+0.00+4.20 Main hall 2. Community room Kitchen 4. Recycling room Main hall store 6. Pram Room 7. Reception 8. Lobby 9. Community office 10. Outdoor store 11. Cleaning room 12. Classroom 13. Cloak room +14.20+10.00+5.80+0.00+4.20
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The overall design is designed to integrate the whole building into the woods on the site, most of the volume is only one storey, so as to maximize the forest education so that nature is truly integrated into the children's life and learning, above the roof, is a specially designed corridor for children, weaving through it has a sense of running in the woods, when the children walk in it, no longer look up at the forest, but close to the branches of the trees The leaves of the trees. It is like the realization of many people's childhood dream of a Intreehouse.thisform of architecture, forest education can be better developed, based on play, centered on nature, and through hands-on learning in a tree-filled environment, children can gain and develop self-confidence and self-esteem. Walking through the forest corridor
1. Main hall 14. Office 15. Archive 16. Meeting room 17. Laundry room 18. Platform 1 161514 17 181818
Collect rain with systems of low use ratio and save water resource. Green space system can adjust temperture and humidity, forming local mocroclimate.
2.Glazing6mmtoughened glass 1.52 6mmPVBLow-E toughened glass 12m 10mmcavitytoughened glass 3.Floor: 15mm wood floor 45mm heating screed 150mm reinf. Concrete floor 30mm rigid foam insulation Waterproofing 20m plywood panel 160mm wool thermal insulation 30mm steel plate 10mm timber ceiling 4.timber 5.100mmcolumnprecast-concrete balcony slab
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An atrium has been created between the two building volumes, which not only separates the functions but also responds to the ecological design. The creation of the atrium also creates an ecological design with four main aspects in mind: the placement of trees in the atrium provides sufficient oxygen for the children and creates a local microclimate, the natural circulation of air creates natural ventilation and the design of a rainwater recycling system on the terrace saves resources.
Hot&Dry
1.Roof (Above is the outdoor space): 80mm reinf. Concrete floor 20mm steel metal 30mm rigid foam insulation waterproofing 20mm plywood panel 160mm wool thermal insulation 30mm steel plate 10mm timber ceiling
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6.Ground Floor with foundation: 15mm wood floor 12mm plywood panel 120/120mm floor joist steel raised floor construction 50mm rigid foam thermal insulation 180mm floor slab, reinforced concrete
Construction detail
Green vegetation is pf capability of air conditioning and can release more oxygen. Atrium and corridors allow the air to circulate naturally, and then form natural ventilation.
Social wellness refers to our ability to interact successfully in our global community and to live up to the expectations and demands of our personal roles. Social wellness includes showing respect for others and yourself. Contributing to your community and to the world builds a sense of belonging.
OccupationalEnvironmentalSpiritualSocialIntellectualEmotionalDimensionDimensionDimensionDimensionDimensionWellnessDimension
Type: Individual work Function: Sanatorium Location: Bootle, Merseyside, UK
Original Block Generation Landscape design Connecting corridor Block movement Circulation Final shape Elevation generation Commercial area Sharing Residentialareaarea
Three entrances, with the west side adjacent to the main road and the original bar at the main entrance. Commercial and office areas are set up at the entrance, and shared areas are connected to residential areas Landscape design of the park, with a public park near the canal and a semi-public park inside
Bill Hettler
The Bootle area has an ageing population and a slow economic growth rate. Taking into account the local character of the area, the design intends to create a flexible spatial state on this site to accommodate the needs of different scenarios, the building is a mix of commercial, residential and medical. A dignified care centre for the elderly, based on the needs of the elderly, with different dimensions of health criteria. The building will also have an economic impact on the local community and, together with the safe regeneration facility, will develop the local economy of Bootle.
Connecting each large block to form a corridor to increase communication among residents The result is an integrated residential and commercial community Movement of blocks according to lighting and aesthetics
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Evergreen with pleasure
Spiritual wellness involves possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that help give direction to one's life. It encompasses a high level of faith, hope and commitment to your individual beliefs that provide a sense of meaning and purpose. Environmental wellness is an awareness of the unstable state of the earth and the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment. It consists of maintaining a way of life that maximizes harmony with the earth and minimizes harm to the environment.
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Emotional wellness is a dynamic state. Being emotionally well is typically defined as possessing the ability to feel and express human emotions. It means having the ability to love and be loved and achieving a sense of fulfillment in life. The intellectual dimension encourages creative, stimulating mental activities. An intellectually well person uses the resources available to expand one's knowledge and improve skills. Keeping up-to-date on current events and participating in activities that arouse our minds are also important.
Seven Dimensions of Wellness Wellness is commonly viewed as having seven dimensions. Each dimension contributes to our own sense of wellness or quality of life, and each affects and overlaps the others. At times one may be more prominent than others, but neglect of any one dimension for any length of time has adverse effects on overall health.Physical wellness encompasses a variety of healthy behaviors including adequate exercise, proper nutrition and abstaining from harmful habits. It means learning about and identifying symptoms of disease, getting regular medical checkups, and protecting yourself from injuries and harm.
Physical
One elevator per block and stairs in two smaller blocks. Windows are opened on the light side and small windows are opened on the back light side to provide ventilation.
Occupational/Vocational wellness involves preparing and making use of your gifts, skills, and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in your life. The development of occupational satisfaction and wellness is related to your attitude about your work.
Diagram Analysis
1 271 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 15141312 2 A A'BB'3 4 5 7 13 1514 67 8 8 6 711109 12 8 8 6 N 1.300 DrugstoreLaundrySupermarket Reception Flower store Library Barber shop Gym Bar Restaurant Relax room Parking area Medical room Whole reception Store roomFloorplan GF
Single Room with front Garden Double Room with front Garden Twins Room with front Garden Single Room with back yard Double Room with back yard Twins Room with back yard Single Room Total 961.75households ㎡ 74.75 ㎡ 74.75 ㎡ 97.94 ㎡ 97.94 ㎡81.34 ㎡ 78.85 ㎡ 95.45 ㎡ 95.45 ㎡ Total 4 households Total 1 households Total 1 households Total 3 households Total 1 households Total 1 households Total 9 households Total 12 households Double Room Twins6.5mRoom8.3m8.3m 8.3m 8.3m 8.3m 8.3m 6.5m 6.5m 9.5m 9.8m9.5m 9.5m 9.5m 9.8m 9.8m 9.5m 9.5m 2m 2m2m 2m2m 2m Unit analysis Floorplan GF Floorplan 1F Floorplan 2F
Floorplan 1F1.500N 1 23 4 4321 Showing room LeadOfficeoffice Meeting room Section
view and three entrances, the western entrance is adjacent to the main street and can bring in a lot of people. The northern entrance is also located on a secondary road. The entire site is covered in green grass and surrounded by trees. Although there is a railway adjacent to the east side, a large number of trees are also located on the east side, which provides good noise insulation. To the south the site is bordered by a canal. From the site section, the overall building height of the site is between one and three storeys, so the height of the building design should not be too high for the integration of the site, so the design process should take into account not to affect the lighting of the buildings on the north side.
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Environmental strategy
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An small atrium has been created between the two building volumes, which not only separates the functions but also responds to the ecological design. The creation of the atrium also creates an ecological design with four main aspects in mind: the placement of trees in the atrium provides sufficient oxygen and creates a local microclimate, the natural circulation of air creates natural ventilation and the design of a rainwater recycling system on the terrace saves resources.
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Ultimately I wanted to create an architectural and interior environment that is relaxed, comfortable and close to nature, while being a medium for human interaction with nature, helping the elderly to live out their old age in a relaxed environment and atmosphere. And to provide a place of emotional, social and practical support for the elderly residents. It feels like a home that is open to all, where qualified professionals are available to help people, and a place to meet others, explore a quiet sheltered space or enjoy a cup of tea.
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Evergreen with pleasure
Type: Group and Individual work Thesis: Minor architecture with major effect Functio: Bog mytle production place Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK
During this period, roads were added and buildings were reorganized. The function of the minor architecture under study has changed, for example, the close has changed from its former residential character to the present corridor between the two roads, and the court has become a dispensable space or a place for sightseeing with some monumental significance.
The aspidistra and history map History people map in court and close 1742 1787 1820 1850 1950 2021
Time: 09.2021-08.2022
Keep the aspidistra flying
In terms of how we linked aspidistra and minor architecture, It is understood in two dimensions, vertical and horizontal. Firstly, we start to understand the historical development for the map of the area, and we imagined the whole historical development as the growth of aspidistra, taking the map of 1742 as a root, the whole area was constantly innovating and evolving, eventually becoming what it is now.
Firstly, In appearance, the aspidistra develops in a similar form to the development of close and court in Royal mile street. As you see the shape and the flower of the aspidistra, close represents the rhizome part of the plant and Court is similar to the flower and fruit of the Theaspidistra.second
reason is that the meaning of the aspidistra represents the middle class in society. George Orwell wrote a book call Keep the Aspidistra Flying, in this book, he use aspidistra to represent the middle class, because this kind of plant can be easily to maintain in house without spending too much money on taking care of the plant. Therefore, aspidistra can be easily to found in most middle class family’s house. This plant is easy to live with and is not the most special one of plants, its presence like the middle class in society is, they may not always contribute to the society directly, but it is very important to society and cannot be replace or vanish in the society. This is the same as the significance of minor architecture in all urban architecture, which is indispensable part for the development of the city and the development of major architecture.
The final reason is relate to its growth habit. The aspidistra likes the warm, humid, semishady environment and is relatively hardy and extremely shade tolerant. This is similar to the position of most minor architecture in the city. The close, for example, is usually lined with tall buildings and has narrow passageways, and the close is usually damp and shady. Also the court are always surround by the tall building as well.
Firstly, we did some analysis of aspidistra. Aspidistra is a perennial herbaceous plant growing from rhizomes. Its leaves arise directly from the rhizome. Each leaf has a long stalk and a blade with veins. The flowering stem is short so the flowers appear low down among the leaves. The main street -close-court-close-lower street is like the form of roots-flowers-stems-leaves of aspidistra, presenting a natural growth form. Through the section of the flower, we can think of the court space as a flower containing seeds, a space we want to reactivate. The form of stigma spreading outward, like the vitality and hope brought by seeds, makes it full of vitality. By studying spaces in the city that are not valued today (and which may have been historically used for functions such as the role of Edinburgh's close in history). Classify them and let them be used again in the city and form a certain system to promote the development of Edinburgh's infrastructure and stimulate the city's vitality.
Minor space and minor architecture
Minor spaces in the city are common but under-appreciated and rarely noticed. But these minor spaces play an impor tant role in the city, either as spaces that people use in their daily lives or as places of historical significance that have been overlooked over time and as the city has grown. We believe that the minor spaces in the Royal Mile are the Close and the Court, which are narrow and small and have historical importance as a means of defence for the castle. In addition, a number of historical figures have lived here. Therefore, the project uses the fragments of the minor space of Close and Court as a way of thinking about the form, growth process and meaning of the leaf orchid as an inspiration, using the minor space to remanage and revitalise the ecosystem of the city, to flourish Caledonia Forest and to promote the development of the city in all aspects.
Bench Art Classroom Office Skateboard Center Weekend Market City Farming Outdoor Stadium Public Reading Children Dailycare Fishing Club Sports Center Art Festival
Fragment model for court and close with function
Aspidistra plan on Royal Mile
Type 2 Connecting the two buildings and replacing some of the original building functions.
Type 1 Insertion into the interior of a building, re placing part of the original building function.
The new building has four connections to the original building. The new building acts as a parasitic building, attaching itself to the old building and changing some or even all of its functions. By adding and changing the space of the building as a way of enlivening the minor space, the space of the old building could be reused in a way that it was not used properly. The four types of connections can be used in any minor space in the city, allowing for flexibility between FABB systems.
Type 2 Connecting the two buildings and replacing some of the original building functions.
Type 3 Insertion of a building from the facade, changing half of the function of the original building.
Type 3
Type 1 Insertion into the interior of a building, re placing part of the original building function.
Minor architecture with major architecture
Insertion of a building from the facade, changing half of the function of the original building.
The new building has four connections to the original building. The new building acts as a parasitic building, attaching itself to the old building and changing some or even all of its functions. By adding and changing the space of the building as a way of enlivening the minor space, the space of the old building could be reused in a way that it was not used properly. The four types of connections can be used in any minor space in the city, allowing for flexibility between FABB systems.
Connect methods
Type 4 Insertion of a building from the facade, replacing all functional spaces of the original building.
Connect methods
FABB agencies with court and close
Type 4 Insertion of a building from the facade, replacing all functional spaces of the original building.
Section AA' Drawn at 1:50 A A' Tile and plaster Rusty steel plate Timber The roof of the original building was built up with tiles and the facade was painted with uneven white plaster outside the stone Inwalls.order to echo the red plastered buildings around the site, Rusty steel plate was chosen as the main material for the building, which has a contrast in color and a modern metallic texture. The interior of the building is mainly made of timber panels and white plaster walls, in order to show a sense of simplicity and sharpness, while neutralizing the visual impact brought by the facade, forming a contrast.
Original site about Chessel's court Material analysis
1 4 2 53 6 7 8 1. Shop 2. Toliet 3. Rest room 4. Lobby 5. Candle studio 6. Storage 7. Platform 8. Bog mytle planting space Ground Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Drawn at 1:500 Drawn at 1:200 Drawn at 1:200
Small plants such as bog myrtle, bracken, hard fern, etc. are planted in B1. B1 is a bog myrtle products' housing, producing essential oils, fragrances and other furniture items. as a home of ornamental plants, mainly bog myrtle is planted on the central platform, and some small plants from Caledonia forest are planted as a background. The connection between Caledonia forest and architecture
Within this community, residents will be given a space to relax in the slow flow of time. This space can be managed and maintained on a basic basis by the residents of the community in which it is located, while the residents of that community will also be given free access to the growing area and the minor architecture. The site attracts residents with an interest in agriculture, housewives and elderly people who live in the neighbourhood and can often come up to look after their own plants, have a cup of tea and a chat with friends at the long table under the awning, enjoy the flowers and vegetables, and bring their children to meet the different plants and take a walk and play. Meanwhile, the iconic minor architrecture allows humans wandering down the main street to discover the interior of the Chessel's court. The elderly Gordon stood on the platform looking at the prosperous scene in front of him and remembered the Edinburgh of his youth... Home of ornamental plants in Chessel’s court
This capriccio is primarily a blend of nineteenth-century Edinburgh's old town, present-day minor architecture and aspidistra. the city of Edinburgh had its origins in the castle, and as the population grew and military occupation took hold, old town expanded rapidly within the city walls, turning the narrow streets into a hell of human and animal dung. The whole area was haunted by disease and misery and eventually Old town was abandoned by the rich in the 18th century. The rolling smoke symbolises the enormous pollution that the society of the time endured in the wake of the industrial revolution. The concept of the whole project is illustrated by the use of aspidistra in the context of minor architecture, which integrates the present day minor architecture into the streets of 19th century Edinburgh, illustrating the influence of history and minor architecture, and contrasting it with the current city to stimulate human thought and reflection. Gordon looked at the buildings and dirty streets of the future and slowly fell into contemplation... Old Edinburgh, Minor architecture and aspidistra
Plan for FABB agencies In an era of environmental destruction and the spread of infectious diseases, many urban residents are seeking a social life that is different from the traditional consumer period, concerned with environmental protection and personal health in both physical and spiritual terms. As a result, there is a growing number of urban dwellers who are attracted by this philosophy of living and are interested in practising sustainable development and community activities. This project is an experimental urban space that responds to this change in lifestyle through a new community space created by two concepts, Second Nature Farming and Third Nature Garden. The project is promoting a new value approach to urban living that is emerging globally and represents a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy living. In a crowded community such as old town, several blocks of Allotment open to the public have many potential values. If properly designed, it can be an attractive space for walking and activity, as well as a place to nurture the community and take pressure off a high-density area. And if properly operated, the space could also pay back the construction investment over time, boosting the regional economy. By extending this model to the whole of Edinburgh, the Royal Mile's minor architecture experiment will also have a 'green archipelago' effect, leading to the development of Edinburgh's postmodern and ecological urbanism in Edinburgh. Drawn at 1:500
The general function of the FABB agencies is allotment, of which F is Plant laboratory, mainly for the planting and culti vation of large trees, located in the open space connected to Bailie Fyfe’s close, Paisley close and Chalmers close, three closes, primarily for the planting of large trees and the research and cultivation of saplings that can be introduced into the city. A is an organic food restaurant, site is a residential vacant lot accessed from new street, mainly using food grown for the health of the city. B1 is home of ornamental plants, located in Chesse’s court, refreshing in the form of a garden to the city. B2 is a water cycling centre, located in an open residential area connected to Gullan’s close, which brings purified water to the city. The four sites are located in different neighbourhood, about two minutes’ walk from each other, and the three functions of FAB2 are parallel, with B2 providing water supply for FAB1. The four building functions form an allotment system. Through the regeneration of these minor buildings, the attractiveness of the minor space will be increased and the pressure on the main street of the Royal Mile will be reduced. It also promotes civic autonomy, linking the protection of the environment with the sense of responsibility of the residents.
FABB agencies in Royal Mile
