Song, Dongbai Work Samples
Architecture to me is interpreted as a kind of interface, connecting nature to human being. It not only possesses some kinds of natural properties, but also bears the responsibility of reflecting the properties of nature. I try to create the architecture like water— a kind of soft, transparent interface. It determines the existence of the relationship between humans and nature, and in the same time, establishs their inextricable link...
PROGRAMMING MATTER & NATURE <phase 1> Work Selected for the 2014 Berkeley Circus Soiree Exhibited in <2014 Studio One Symposium>
Type: UCB Studio Work (independent)
Between the “site” and the “organism”, which
create our own. Approximately 71% of the Earth’s
Program: energy collection, mix-used, housing
are two parallel directions to develop the
surface is ocean, even more if climate change has
Location: Bay Area
project, I start my research from the “organism”.
its way, hence it is only natural progression that
Date: 2013.8-2014.11
I choose one of the most common animal
we will populate the seas someday. I picture a new
Instructor: Maria Paz Gutierrez
"fish" from the water, the most precious and
architecture, created from a collection of under-
most abundant resources in the Bay area, as
water scrapers, as a city that does not consume
Software: Rhinoceroes, Grasshopper, AutoCAD,
my subject. Through the research and study
nature but creates and produces nature.
Creative Suite (PS / AI), V-Ray, DIVA, Processing
both on the whole system and the monomer structure of the organism, I focus on applying
Responsibility: all
the “movement mechanism of fish fins” and the “energy sharing principle of school of fish” to create a new energy collecting system using water as motive power, and exploring the potential for application of this system in different locations. I envision a future where land as a resource will
The building itself is kept upright (balance) using a principle of the fish fins which allow them to position their body accurately in the three-dimensional fluid environment, and to generate and control fluid forces. The fin-like structure serves as balancing elements as they, in generating their power, are constantly moving with the rhythm of the tide.
be scarce; it is only natural progression that we
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programming matter & nature
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Cell Orthogonal View
programming matter & nature
Structural Study Models
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Cluster_ Dynamic Changes
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Form Study Model
programming matter & nature
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Diversity green ecosystem
transportation
residential floors storage commerce transportation
residential floors storage commerce transportation
office floors business floors
office floors business floors
recreational parks
environmental control equiptment & balance
Energy System Section
programming matter & nature
Perspective Underwater
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PROGRAMMING MATTER & NATURE <phase 2> Work Selected for the 2014 Berkeley Circus Soiree Exhibited in <2014 Studio One Symposium>
Type: UCB Studio Work (independent)
Between the “site” and the “organism”, which
create our own. Approximately 71% of the Earth’s
Program: energy collection, mix-used, housing
are two parallel directions to develop the
surface is ocean, even more if climate change has
Location: Bay Area
project, I start my research from the “organism”.
its way, hence it is only natural progression that
Date: 2013.2-2014.5
I choose one of the most common animal
we will populate the seas someday. I picture a new
Instructor: Maria Paz Gutierrez
"fish" from the water, the most precious and
architecture, created from a collection of under-
most abundant resources in the Bay area, as
water scrapers, as a city that does not consume
Software: Rhinoceroes, Grasshopper, AutoCAD,
my subject. Through the research and study
nature but creates and produces nature.
Creative Suite (PS / AI), V-Ray, DIVA, Processing
both on the whole system and the monomer structure of the organism, I focus on applying
Responsibility: all
the “movement mechanism of fish fins” and the “energy sharing principle of school of fish” to create a new energy collecting system using water as motive power, and exploring the potential for application of this system in different locations. I envision a future where land as a resource will
The building itself is kept upright (balance) using a principle of the fish fins which allow them to position their body accurately in the three-dimensional fluid environment, and to generate and control fluid forces. The fin-like structure serves as balancing elements as they, in generating their power, are constantly moving with the rhythm of the tide.
be scarce; it is only natural progression that we
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programming matter & nature
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Sea Level
Sea Level
Energy Saving System_Fin Structure
programming matter & nature
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01 250mm concrete beam floor 02 reinforced-concrete composite column 03 3500/300/60mm lighting unit 04 4mm sheet-steel smoke flap 05 roller sunblind 06 double glazing facade 07 concrete column 08 bolt fixing of precast concrete column 09 fibre-cement sheeting 10 200/300mm steel 11 facade bracket, 2x100/80mm steel flats 12 air duct to facade 13 polythene air tube 14 0.2mm ETFE sheeting 15 travelling system 16 secondary construction 17 6mm sheet-steel gutter
ETFE Facade System
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programming matter & nature
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Section Detail Model
programming matter & nature
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Saving Water for The Future eVolo 2012 Skyscraper Competition 1st Place Project
Type : competation work / collaboration work
We conceive the skyscraper located in
transport system is responsible for regulating
Site : Himalayan Area
Himalayas to store water for the future and to
the supply of water, it’s down to the ground
Program : skyscraper / store water / regulate
regulate future water supply. We know that
and can solve traffic problems of local people
water supply
solid ice is convenient to store and ice can be
as well. We conceive the skyscraper located in
Date : 2012
a part of load-bearing structures. Thus, the
Himalayas to store water for the future and to
Collaboratior : Zhi Zheng / Hongchuan Zhao
project’s proposal is to collect water in rainy
regulate future water supply. We know that
Tutor : Shiliang Lu
season, we purify it, freeze it into ice and store
solid ice is convenient to store and ice can be
it for the future.
a part of load-bearing structures. Thus, the
It mainly consists of four parts. The lower part
project’s proposal is to collect water in rainy
which has stem-like structures is for water
season, we purify it, freeze it into ice and store
collection during the rainy season. The upper
it for the future.
part above the snow line is the place to store
It mainly consists of four parts. The lower part
the ice cube. What’s between the two parts
which has stem-like structures is for water
is the cooling equipment, it freeze the water
collection during the rainy season.
into ice by natural and mechanical means. The
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Himalaya Water Tower
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Himalaya Water Tower
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We conceive the skyscraper located in Himalayas to store water for the future and to regulate future water supply. We know that solid ice is convenient to store and ice can be a part of load-bearing structures. Thus, the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal is to collect water in rainy season, we purify it, freeze it into ice and store it for the future.
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Himalaya Water Tower
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Himalaya Water Tower
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Inside & Outside 2012 “TeamZero” Competition Project
I intend to explore the relationship between
is the refinement upon Chinese traditional
nature and architecture and speculate about
space. In order to adapt to the social system of
association between human and environment.
hierarchy and the requirement of combination
The major focus of the design is the peaceful
in urban development, “Si he yuan” was
settlement to complex surrounding natural
created under the urban environment. Finally,
Type: Competition Work (collaboration)
environment and the dwelling room.Inheriting
it separates space into two parts,external
Area: 72 m² / 775 sf
its prototype of traditional courtyard house,the
world and internal courtyard. The relationship
Program: residential, cultural
new space pattern is transformed,trying to
between inside and outside inverted in
Location: Hangzhou, China
reverse internal and external in the traditional
the natural environment. The courtyard
Date: 2012.5-2012.6
courtyard.Thus a 360 degrees courtyard is
which used to be the inside space flip to the
Collaborator: Wenyun Qian
created.In addition,the broad external space's
outside,thereby forming a new inside space—
enclosure that compress vast sphere to a fine
an ambiguous sphere in between architecture
Software: Rhinoceroes, AutoCAD, Creative
complex volume is the surrounding wall while
and environment. On the other hand, the
Suite (PS / AI), V-Ray
maintaining the external openness.
outside space is compressed into the interior,
The Formula of “Si he yuan”, as abstract
forming an unprecedented out space—a space
of terrain, is the outcome of De Hoop
facing the whole world.
transformation of the central plains area. It
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Inside & Outside
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Urban Prototype: "Siheyuan"
Nature Prototype: 3600 View Garden
Inside & Outside
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“ Lang ” Space In Chinese traditional courtyard, there is an Ambiguous area between functional space and garden, which we call it “lang”. In the flexible plane composition of Chinese traditional architecture, “long” space has played a key role. This space, In the present case, are threedimensional, forming an end-to-end cycle. I try to convey the feeling of endless continuation through the minimum of space.
“ Ink Wash Drawing ” Different from the techniques of Western painting, traditional Chinese ink wash drawing is cavalier perspective. With the parallel movement of sight, panoramic view of scene gradually comes into eyes. In this process, time and space achieves unity. Interface between architecture and environment is designed to become an end-to-end free-flowing space. With the viewer's step moving, the scenery expand slowly.
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Inside & Outside
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Section Model
Section
Inside & Outside
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City Forest Open Research-oriented Architectural Parametric Design
Type: HIT Studio Work (collaboration)
Phase 1: Protect The Paths for People
Area: 10,575 m² / 113,830 sf
Based on extraction and analysis of existing paths, with the statistical datas, we determine usage frequency of each path. Further concluded weight ratio helps us determine the integration and modification of the paths.
Program: media center, library, education Location: Harbin, China Date: 2012.3-2012.4 Collaborator: Wenyun Qian, Ming Liu Instructor: Cheng Sun, Yu-Tung Liu
Phase 2: Change The Landscape In order to better analyse the original
Software: Rhinoceroes, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Creative Suite (PS / AI), V-Ray, Excel
topography, we have established orthogonal grids parallel to the streets. Lanscape change is achieved through the change of height of grid intersection points.
Responsibility: conceptual design, issue analysis, diagram, visualizations of rendering,
Phase 3: Add Functional Units
3D modeling, physical model
Generate unit evenly in established orthogonal structure system. Then determine the value ranges of units through functional requirements. Control the rotation range of the unit to achieve theconnection relationship between unit .
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city forest
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Physical Model 1:200
city forest
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Ground Level + 9m Plan
Ground Level - 3m Plan
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city forest
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Structure System
city forest
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Colourful Game A Light Perceivable Device for Tibet Blind Children “Light of Tomorrow” International VELUX Award 2012 Competition
Type : competation work / solo work
Everyone has the right to enjoy with light.
that let them know what is light, eliminate
Site : Lhasa, Tibet
Unfortunately, this right of some people has
their strangeness of light, and provide them
Program : Light Installation
been deprived. We call these people blind.
a chance to know that they never lose light
Date : 2012.04-2012.05
Normal people can get light so easily that they
because it has been accompany in their side.
Tutor : Xiaopeng Bai
ignore its importance. However, when one
I want to create a space for the blind children
day the light no longer come back to, we will
of the Tibet Blind School in which the children
find that is so important that we can not find,
can establish closer contact with the light. It
create any more, without it. “Sabriye” churchs
is a interactive device that achieved through
us that the blind can also learn to live as well
the interaction between light and people. In
as a normal person. I think that whether the
this process, the children plays the role of a
blind children can see the light in their eyes
discoverer. They will pursue the path of light,
is not important. What really important is
feel the color of light and learn "habits" of light.
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colourful game
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Process of Principle
colourful game
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colourful game
Dongbai Song dongbai.song@gmail.com
Section Detail
colourful game
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