1CABIN
Competition project (Groupwork) Skrunda, Latvia Page 1-12
2GRID HOUSING
Academic project Ningbo, China Page 13-24
4 SYMBIOSIS HABITAT
Academic project (Groupwork) Hangzhou, China Page 36-46
3 ROBOTIC LIBRARY
Academic project Ningbo, China Page 25-36
5 OTHERWORK
Academic projects & Intern Projects Page 47-50
Groupwork_ Shortlisted Competition Project
2022.3 - 2022.5
Refined 2022.6
Contribution during groupwork*
Rendering
Design concept
Master plan layout
Supervisor Maycon Sedrez, Su Yimin
Cabin is a strong symbol in the history of architecture. In Latvia, people starts to build cabins since 18th century. To rethink and translate cabin for dwelling is the aim of this project, we propose a new prototype of cabin through this competition.
This project is located at the Vetta River, Latvia. It is required to build a prototype of cabins for visitors and local users. The programme is a family house, a Sanna house for 4, deck of the port and the places for outdoor bonfire.
* Drawings are refined with the permission of other teammates. The masterplan and details of the Sanna are refined after the competition is submitted.
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METHODOLOGY
The initial concept is to have a long volume facing to the river. We make several cuts according to proper scale of the cabin. Void space is also reserved in order to ensure privacy of each cabin.
DENSITY
To avoid blocking the sight of nearby cabins, we lower the density of solid cabin. New formation of cabins could ensure various activities happen in different scale of cabin combinations.
DISLOCATION
Dislocate the cabins so that each of them could enjoy enough sunlight from the south side.
SAUNA AS CENTRE
Set the volume which has three cabins combined as Sauna. People around could gather at this centre to socialize.
CABIN TYPE
LANDUSE STRATEGY
SITE LOCATION
The site is at the bank of Venta river with a pleasant river scene. Therefore, our design will stress the relationship with the Venta river.
To promote the interaction between locals and tourists as well as improve land utilization, the land in the site will become farmland.
The pitched roof height accounts for 2/3 of the whole house, which is an important feature of Latvian traditional dwelling.
ORIENTATION
Our primary design principle is to achieve the optimal lighting and scenery.
Conceptual Plan @A3
The community sauna is consists of three parts: shower area, cafe area and a sauna room with toilet. The idea of creating a public sauna is to serve the local farmers and visitors. In low season, the program could also provide a place to improve the living quality and social connection for the local.
Individual work_Academic Project 2021.10 - 2021.12
Refined 2022.8
Supervisor Alexander Zipprich, Jing Xie, Jun Lu
The aim of this project is to propose a new lifestyle of co-living in high density residential building. The form of this housing applies to a grid pattern as a solution. In future world under the background of metaverse, more isolation might happen which is bad for physical social interaction. The idea is to force people usng shared space with the help of architectural form.
Overall, the aim of this project is to pridict for posibilities of future co-living lifestyle.
Step 1
Draw a rectangular with an area of 27 m2, the dimension of each unit is 6m*4.5m. Make four cut on each side to form a inner private space. The rest area is for shared space.
Step 2
Duplicate the rectangular.
Step 3
Mirror these two rectangular. Now this big rectangular is combined with a new shared space and four private space.
Step 4
Copy and paste again vertically. Fill ground floor with shared space, first floor with private units and shared space.
Step 1
Based on privious rectangular, enclose four private units as a group. The rest area form shared space.
Step 3
Copy and paste this type of form into a larger scale. The stretegy of this cut occurs: all shared spaces are connected together. Now this big rectangular is combined with a new shared space and four private spaces.
Step 3
Copy and paste again vertically. Fill ground floor with shared space, first floor with private units and shared space.
Step 4
Delete half of the units from the first floor in order to ensure more flexibility of the ground floor plan.
Single
Private unit for single has a bed room facing south(southwest) direction which ensure nature lighting of the room. Storage space facing to the entrance rely on artificial light and avoid direct sunlight. Bathing area is relatively roomier as a important private function.
Normally, old couple don't have burden of work. They spend more time in private spaces. A private study room is needed for old couples to improve their living quality.
Young couple
The speed of lifestyle is usually faster for young couples. We encourage young people with less storage space and have their daily activities more
Family
Private unit for family keeps the privacy for children. Even area of unit is small, child's bedroom still remain study table and individual storage space.
Individual work_Academic Project 2022.3 - 2022.6
Refined 2022.10
Supervisor Alexander Zipprich, Jing Xie, Jun Lu
The project is a library with robotic experience centre. The core concept is to explore a new way that library could adjust its form with the help of prefabricated structure. The building applied a circular form and most prefabricated elements are sectorial devided from the main structure.
ThisprojectislocatedinWushan,Hangzhou,aquiteinteresting areawheremixinghistoricalculture,natureandmarketstyle. However,therearesomecontradictionsandseparationsbetween theseelements,especiallyintherelationshipbetweenurbanand natureaswellasthehumanandwildlife.
Therefore,wewanttodesignaso-calledurbanspacelikea 'symbiosishabitat'whereeveryperspectivescouldhavecertain relationshipwiththeothers.Themostimportantlyisthatthecity andnaturecouldinterwaveinaharmoniousway.
Generally,itisanideatoenlargethefeelingofthenatureanduse certainmethodologytoreconnecttheexisting'greenaxis',And rediscoverandawakenthedesalinatedhistoricalandcultural elementsonthesite.
Shiyun Qian
This project is located in Wushan, Hangzhou, a quite interesting area where mixing historical culture, nature and market style. However, there are some contradictions and separations between these elements, especially in the relationship between urban and nature as well as the human and wildlife.
Jinwei ZHANG 20215678
Therefore, we want to design a so-called urban space like a 'symbiosis habitat' where every perspectives could have certain relationship with the others. The most importantly is that the city and nature could interwave in a harmonious way.
SihuiSHEN 20214879
NianLI 20216989
Generally, it is an idea to enlarge the feeling of the nature and use certain methodology to reconnect the existing 'green axis', And rediscover and awaken the desalinated historical and cultural elements on the site.
VISION
VISION
DESIGN STRETEGY FOR HABITAT FAUNA AND FLORA
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STREET SECTION & TRAFFIC SOLUTION NATURALIZATION REPROGRAMMING AND DESIGN
UNIT1 AXIS1 SYMBIOSIS HABITAT TRAFFIC SOLUTION AND STREET DETAIL PHASE-3 DESIGN STRATEGY
PROJECT 4 - SYMBIOSIS HABITAT ECOLOGICAL IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN STRETEGIES PHASE3 STRATEGY 23/41
REPROGRAMINGTHENATURALCONDITIONFORTHECOMMUNITY PHASE3 STRATEGY
UNIT1 AXIS1 SYMBIOSIS HABITAT TRAFFIC SOLUTION AND STREET DETAIL PHASE-3 DESIGN STRATEGY 42/50
My passion for architecture gradually developed during my undergraduate studies. At first, the word ‘architecture’ meant crazy forms and visually striking curves, and I preferred strong personal characteristics of the architects rather than an indepth discussion behind spaces. But architecture studies changed the way I sense the world. When I walked on the terrace of the city theatre in my hometown the other day, I realized the feelings that architects devote to express could also communicate through the architectural elements: stairs, facades, and even a single handrail at the corner - the purity of space weighed more than visual sense at that very moment.
I believe my academic background and work experience are sufficient to make me a strong candidate for the demand of this program. My undergraduate study at the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China (UNNC) has laid a solid foundation for my further study. For example, Vertical Design studio helped me develop practical skills when designing projects on different scales, from residential buildings to urban reprogramming projects. In Tectonics, we are supposed to develop detailed drawings of our project, which illustrate details of our understanding of materiality and structure.
In the first year in Vertical Design Studio, we are required to do a housing project and public building in Ningbo under the theme of Metaverse and urban nature. At the beginning of Design Studio, we researched how the meta-verse influences our daily life. Finally, I focus on the problem of high-density residential buildings on our site: my vision intends to minimize people’s private space as a lifestyle. For most people living in communities, the reason people are dying to have larger private spaces is that they have no confidence in shared facilities. Architects should treat public spaces as homes for the locals. Designing a residential building with a deep focus on translating public spaces is also an exciting experience. The project helps me rethink my perspective on developing brand-new lifestyles for the future.
Furthermore, my final year Studio is under the scheme of Naturalizing cities: Agencies for Adaptive Reprogramming and Ecological Implementation through joint initiatives and collaborations with the China Academy of Art (CAA). Responding to urban context is vital throughout my study. The experience of having a site visit to Hangzhou and listening to CAA’s review is valuable for me. Besides, I have experience being shortlisted in the Caramel Shore Traveller Rooms International Architecture Competition in group work with two of my classmates at UNNC.
To explore more site research skills, I joined the Digital Humanities Lab (led by Pro. Jing Xie) at UNNC, designing websites, and geomatics for ancient buildings as an assistant. The use of Photogeometry with drones and camera scanners widens my horizon. The texture of the point cloud is realistic in RealityCapture. Besides, skills in using Adobe suite (PS, AI, ID), Rhino 7, and Twinmotion as real-time rendering engines have become my familiar tools through my interns in the CSET Building Renovation Project and internship in HIAD.
Campus activities are significant parts of my life. I am an organizer of the UNNC Winter Exhibition 2022. Furthermore, I have experience in holding events in UNNC Architecture Week and providing activity recording as well as video editing. Thirdly, as the Director of the Media Office, IT Department in the Science and Engineering Student Association (SESA), photography experience and graphic design of posters and brochures provide me with a different perspective and sensitivity to the world.
After graduation, I plan to work as an assistant architect in international firms for two years to accumulate practical experience. I pursue to be a professional architect dedicated to urban community projects. I believe myself to be a strong candidate for your program. I look forward to contributing to the broader academic community at your institution and getting the most substantial academic support in my chosen field. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.
Project 1 CABIN
[Main Contribution] Rendering Design concept Master plan layout [Graphic] all except 4 analytical diagrams at the bottom of Page 4
Project 4 SYMBIOSIS CITY
[Main Contribution]
Historical Site Design and Deepen Discussion of Concept and Methodology Site Research_Building Typology [Graphic]
Detailed Axonometric (Historical Site) Overall Axonometric Assistant for drawing site plan, analytical diagrams Typology diagram
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Typology research of detailed info(plan, section elevation, mapping), digital model adjusting
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Website low-fi design
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Activity Recording camera man video resource preparation
The completion of my portfolio owes to my tutors at UNNC for providing me with great support and valuable criticism of my work. I sincerely appreciate my tutors Prof. Alexander Zipprich, Prof. Jing Xie, and Prof. Jun Lu for encouraging me to design with passion and insisting on the initial ideas in my first year in Vertical Design Studio. In the master planning project, I want to thank my tutors Dr. Eugenio Mangi, Dr. Andrea Palmioli, and Msc. Shiyun Qian for patiently guide us online and offline during the pandemic.
Furthermore, the support from my groupmates Yuqi Zhao, and Zihan Yuan share profound knowledge during the preparation of the competition project. Besides, in the masterplan project, it is Jinwei Zhang and Sihui Shen’s selfless sacrifices that make this work powerful.
