CUI YUJING (Nico) The Univerisity of Hong Kong Portfolio 2010-2013
CUI Yujing
（崔玉婧）
The University of Hong Kong
BA(AS)III
Rm5B, Cheong Wan Mansion, No. 55-59 Hill Road, Hong Kong 00852-68495658 (Hong Kong) / 0086-137-1883-4108 (Beijing, China) cuiyujing.hku@gmail.com Education The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
09. 2010-current
Bachelor of Art (Architecture Study), GPA: 3.52/4 The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Vienna
09.2012-01.2012
Exchange Program offered by HKU Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
09.2009-06.2010
Undergraduate in Architecture Department, GPA: 88/100 Experience Assistant in ESKYIU Office, Hong Kong
02-03.2012
Assisted in researching and designing Orochen Museum
06-07.2012
Assisted in preparing for exhibition in 2012 SZ-HK Biennale, making water-based installation of the Director: Eric Schuldenfrei
project AQUA INDUSTRY. Design Workshop with SNU (Seoul National University), Seoul, Korea
03.2012
Researched on urban fabric and related social issues in Seoul and produced vision plans for site near Insa-dong
Director: Joshua Bolchover (HKU) and Peter Ferretto (SNU)
INTERN at Peoples’s Architecture Office (PAO), Beijing, China
06-08.2011
Researched and designed for 21 Cakes’ delivery-centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, Principal: Zang Feng
producing drawings for interior design and space configuration Historical Research Project with Tianjin University, Shanxi, China
07.2011
Documented historical Chinese architecture during a trace-back route of Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin and made innovative analytical drawings and diagram
Director: Wang Weijen, Zhu Tao
Research Project in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China
02.2011
Researched on the village composition, housing typology and related lifestyle in rural areas in Kashgar and Turpan. Then came up with a proposal on a sustainable housing design using local material and techniques.
Director: John C.H. Lin
Academic Director in SIPYC (Social Innovation Project Youth Camp), Ipal, Shanghai, China
01-07.2010
Responsible for the academic planning and instructor of campers’ project on SHANGHAI EXPO. One of key members in ipal, a uni-student-based NGO which aim at creative thinking. Awards Dean’s honours list (top 5 student), the University of Hong Kong
2012
HKU Worldwide U/G Student Exchange Scholarships, the University of Hong Kong
2012
Dean’s honours list (top 5 student), the University of Hong Kong
2011
Skills Rhinoceros (3D Modeling, Grasshopper, V-Ray), Adobe Creative Suite 5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign), AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3D Max, Paracloud GEM 5, SketchUP Languages Chinese (First Language), English (Fluent), Cantonese
01 Tower 02 Urbanism 03 Research 04 Object 05 Image
01 Tower
“When Stucture Dissolves...”
Mixed-use Residential High-rise Design, To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong Director: Ulrich Kirchhoff
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The starting point is from the observation of podium towers in Hong Kong, which is characterized by its 100% occupation of the lower levels as commercial space and slender pencil-towers above as residences. The two parts differ from each other in terms of structural systems and distribution of programs. Usually, they are separated by a solid “transfer plate” which seriously block the interaction of the two parts. This design project is trying to challenge the existing prototype and propose a scheme to solve the
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The site (Footprint 960 sq.m) is located in To Kwa Wan, surrounded by bunches of industrial buildings. After a thorough site investigation from the city scale to the building scale,
future visions are proposed:
a. it should be a distinctive and out-standing figure embracing the Victoria Harbor b. a public void space are required in this high-density neighborhood c. narrow and informal in-between spaces (“Gap space”) can be utilized in the unit to create special experiences.
SITE PLAN
CHALLENGE TO TYPICAL HONG KONG PODIUM TOWER ROOF TERRACE ROOF TERRACE ROOF TERRACE
WALL
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HOME OFFICE HOME OFFICEHOME OFFICE UPSTAIRS SHOPS UPSTAIRS SHOPS UPSTAIRS SHOPS
COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER TRANSFER PLATE TRANSFER PLATE COMMUNITY CENTER TRANSFER PLATE LOBBY LOBBY LOBBY PUBLIC TERRACE PUBLIC TERRACE PUBLIC TERRACE RETAIL RETAIL COLUMN COLUMN RETAIL COLUMN PUB TRANSPORTATION PUB TRANSPORTATION PUB TRANSPORTATION
Elements, Elements Vertical Vertical Discontinuity Different Structural Separate Programs Vertical (圆方） Different Different Different Different Elements (圆方） Vertical Different Different Elements (圆方） West Kowloon, Hong Kong System
Discontinuity Discontinuity West Kowloon Structural Structural System System Program Program West Kowloon Discontinuity Structural System Program West Kowloon Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong
INVESTIGATION
VISION
TO KWA WAN
CITY
i.01: Embracing the harbor
V.01: Urban Void as Public Corridor
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V.02: Inversion of the structure to create the urban void
i.02: Informal passway
NEIGHBOR
i.03: Smart utilization of narrow space
V.03: Gap space to increase the flexibility
HOSTEL AND RETAIL 9F
RESIDENTIAL AREA ODD-NUMBERED LEVEL
RESIDENTIAL AREA EVEN-NUMBERED LEVEL
Southeast Elevation
Southwest Elevation
EXPLORATION 01: STRUCTURE
The hybrid structural system consist of column-beam system ( open, flexible) at the lower levels, shear wall system ( private, stable) at the higher levels and trasforming part in the middle with additional trusses and tie-beams. The transformation of the structure tries to respond to the different functions, circulation and density required in the vertical way. Giant columns of the commericial areas bifurcate into pairs of load-bearing walls, forming the basic cubicals of residential units at the higher level. Converging points of the individual structures are at different height, indicating a dialogue with the existing urban condition.
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL 1:25 THE TRANSFORMATION FROM COLUMN TO WALL WITH TIE-BEAMS
CASTING PROCESS
EXPLORATION 02: CIRCULATION
The programs are distributed from top to bottom as residential
area, serviced apartment, retails and public corridor. The transformation fo the programs is accompanied with transformation of structure.
Besides the two elevators in the core, the main circulation of people moving upward is following the bifurcating structure. For one hand, people can appreciate the transforming structrues while they are taking the escalators around the atrium that is designed for the celebration
of the structure. For another, the constraint coming
from the structure around the converging points are solved when the space are opened up for
viewing, sitting and communicating.
GOING UP WHILE CELEBRATING THE STRUCTURE
INTERLOCKING UNITS
UNIT TYPE: A AREA: 32 Sq.m 1 Living Rm/ 1 Bedroom/ 1 Kitchen/ 1 Bathroom
UNIT TYPE: B AREA: 88 Sq.m 1 Living Rm/ 2 Bedroom/ 1 Kitchen/ 2 Bathroom FEATURE: double-height home garden/ staircase
UNIT TYPE: C AREA: 92 Sq.m 1 Living Rm/ 3 Bedroom/ 1 Kitchen/ 2 Bathroom FEATURE: double-height dining area
UNIT TYPE: C AREA: 92 Sq.m 1 Living Rm/ 4 Bedroom/ 1 Kitchen/ 2 Bathroom FEATURE: sky corridor
EXPLORATION 03: UNITS DESIGN
“Transfer plate” is removed to create a continuous volumn so that public programs, which used to be restricted in the podiums, flow
upward along the structure and penetrate into the residential area as in-between space that can be either privately-utilized or shared.
Each unit at least have one double-height
“gap space”. It plays an active role in illumination and ventilation of units. Unique spacial quality can be realized as well no matter it acts as indoor garden for kids, dinning area for large family or staircases in a loft-type unit.
Section Drawing
PUBLIC FACILITY
BAR
COMMUNITY CENTER (Gym, Reading room, Mahjong Room, etc.)
CORRIDOR SPACE (Bar, Cafe for resting and viewing)
GYM
GALLERY (Exhibition, Workshop)
MUSEUM
ENTRANCE (Retail, Restaurant)
ENTRANCE
02 Urbanism Weaving City
New Town Center Design, Kung Tong, Hong Kong Director: Debra T.M. Cheung
Field of Relaxation Field of Relaxation
Field of Commercial Field of Commercial
Superimposition of Fields Superimposition of Fields
Re-orientation of Fields Re-orientation of Fields
FIELD AS GENERATOR
Field of CommercialField of Commercial Field of Commercial ofSuperimposition Fields of Fields Re-orientation ofRadial Fields Re-orientation of Fields of RelaxationField of Relaxation ofSuperimposition Fields Re-orientation Re-orientation of Fields Impact Field of Commercial SuperimpositionSuperimposition of Fields of Fields Impact Radial
Field of Relaxation
Field of Commercial
Superimposition
Re-orientation
Radial Influence
Connectors Proposal:Vertical Proposal:Vertical Connectors
Proposal: Vertical Connector
PROPOSAL
RETAIL
GREENING
SITE SITUATION CONDITION
SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION
SITUATION SITUATION SITUATION
COMMERCIAL
Uneven Distributed
Penetrated
COMMERCIAL
Uneven Distributed
Penetrated
COMMERCIAL
Uneven Distributed
Penetrated
COMMERCIAL
Uneven Distributed
Penetrated
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
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MTR
MIGRATION MIGRATION
WALKWAY
MASSING
MIGRATION MIGRATION
BUILDING TYPE BUILDING TYPE BUILDING TYPE BUILDING TYPE
Flow
MTR
Flow
Dissolve Dissolve
MTR
Flow Flow
Collision
MTR
Dissolve Dissolve
Transition
Collision
Transition
Collision
Transition
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Transition
Total Site Area Gross Floor Area Plot Ratio Site Coverage
Existing
Proposal
40,000 m2 100,000 m2 2.7 (approx) 36%
40,000 m2 175,700 m2 4.39 30.9%
62,000 34,000 ------2,000 1,400 4,000 600
33,730 27,300 93,000 7,600 10,200 4,200 3,900
Land Use (m2) Residential Retail Office Civic Greening Transportation Interchange Flexible
FIGURE OF KWUN TONG
PrototypeofofWeaving Weaving Prototype Prototype of Weaving Prototype of Weaving
Prototype of Weaving
Multi-Levels and Courtyard Space Multi-Levels and Courtyard Space Multi-Levels and Courtyard Space Multi-Levels and Courtyard Space
Multi-Levels and Courtyard Space
Flexibility of Lower Level Flexibility of Lower Level Flexibility of Lower Level Flexibility of Lower Level
Flexibility of Lower Level
Flexibility of Upper Level
Flexibility of Upper Level Flexibility of Upper Level Flexibility of Upper Level Flexibility of Upper Level Methodology of Weaving
Methodology of Weaving Methodology of Weaving Methodology of Weaving Methodology of Weaving
LOCAL SYSTEM and the MECHANISM of WEAVING The “Bottum-up” design process, developed from field conditions, suggests establishing a local interconnectivity as the first step. The local system for Kwun Tong (right) focuses on the superimposition of two major fields on the site, one is commercial activation, another is flow from MTR station to the residential areas. This kind of local system insert the vertical mobility as the link of the two fields and try to create a new urban fabric by expanding through intervals, repetitions and connectivities. The form of “Weaving” can achieve the future expansiion of a local system in a rather flexible way. It is adjustable to the variety of levels, different ratio of solid and void and the complexity of scales. Moreover, the enclosed open space is highly-fluid functionally and provides a courtyard-like space as transition from public space to the private space.
This scheme of Kwun Tong New Center is an experimentation of practicing the theory of “field condition”. The lower levels, generated from the expansion of local system, provide a vibrant “Weaving City” which balance the commercial force and the idyll experiences. Towers on higher levels respect the existing orientation and grid system to achieve a smooth transition. New office towers and civic center reinforce the relationship of local and wider community, and show the identity of Kwun Tong. Greening area is increasing and flexible open space pave the way for future plan. The fragment detail-model shows how the local system function in the scheme and how the form of weaving can be adjusted to the appropriate scale. The section shows how the scheme responds to the pre-existing roads and Yue Man Relax Garden. The 12 meter height difference within the site provide creative utility and variation in the weaving.
onship and
Field of Relaxation
Field of Commercial
Superimposition
Center of the Site Identity of Kwun Tong Highlight of the Field
Re-Orientation
Radial Impact
Highlight of Fields
Landscape, Taliesin West and the McDowell Mountains Slab model, foam
Master plan Drawing, 21cm x 21cm
Domain Slab model, foam
03 Research Taliesin West
House Analysis of Frank Wright’s Home School, Taliesin West, US Director: Thomas Tsang
Taliesin West, Arizona, was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and architectural school in the desert. During his lifetime, Wright continually altered and added to the complex of buildings, all of which were constructed by his apprentice. Taliesin West is one of the masterpiece of Frank Wright's 'Organic Architecture', famous for the strong connection of indoor and outdoor space.
The stone bridge and the view it frames Collage, 21cm x 17cm
Re-organization of the plan (in collage and model) help to explore the performance of 'links' in the complex and rethink the meaning of links Collage, 21cm x21 cm Slab model, Cardboard
In the building complex, a bridge is standing in the center, echoing surrounding rooms with different functions, which is really intriguing. The analysis is subdivided into three chapters to explore the prototype of bridge, which focus on the "link" "frame" and "flow".
LINK Bridge links two parts that are not connected with each other.
The relationship of terrace upstairs and buildings on the ground (left) and how they interact with the landscape (right) Slab model (right), translucent plastic and cardboard
With this architectural characteristics, not only the circulation are designed, the illumination and visual experience are also translated. Actually, in this way, nature can be implicitly invited into interior space.
Cross-sections of garden r o o m , C a b a r e t T h e a t e r, pergola, drafting room and the stone bridge (from left to right) Slab model (Below), foam, cardboard with gesso
Apart from the stone bridge in the cross-center, other elements, such as fountain, corridor and pathway, also act as links, integrating all the horizontal spaces which function differently, and building up strong relationship of interior and exterior space.
FRAME T h e st o n e b r i d g e f ra m e the scenery of McDowell Mountains in the distance.
FLOW
According to a series cross sections of different rooms, the similarities indicate the essential idea of bridge: to frame the space below it. Frame also act as a method to interact with the landscape, showing strong articulation in horizontally rythem.
Bridge doesn't block but provides a pathway for the flow underneath it.
Less vertical partition to create the 'flow of light' Collage (above), 21cm x 21cm
04 Object “A Theatrical Moment”
Re-design for Aldo Rossi’s giant column on Sudliche Friedrichstadt, Berlin Director: Zhu Tao
Berlin,
a city under the shadow of war and division.
Aldo Rossi,
a man suffered with sentimentality and nostalgia.
The street corner,
one block away from the Berlin Wall historical route.
“The sadness is not concrete. a theatrical moment is just around the corner.”
Geometry
Circulation
Duality
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Section Aa
Section Bb
The re-design of the gigantic white column aims to transform the previously solid object into a tiny cinema with screens at both interior and exterior. This inhabitable space is not only an alternative route for pedestrians but also a highlight point of urban life. The mini cinema is expacted to give birth to some thoughts and ideas about life and movie.
04 Object “Made in China”
Architectural Study of everydays object: Dragonfly Kite Director: Danial Chad McKee
The dragonfly kite is characterize by its elegant structure and material. Fabric, wooden frame, steel wires and rubberband composite in a specific order. Wooden frame were marked in different colors according to its order to analyze body parts in a organized way. By disassempling of the kite, I explored the manufacture process and create the story of construction.
05 Image
Halfway Spot for Adventurers
Detailed Construction Design (based on Image from National Geographic Magazine) Director: Eric Schuldenfrei
JAPAN
1975
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Toyota Production System was in development
1971
UNITED STATES
Air travel increases following the introduction of the microchip in 1971.
JAPAN
1975
Freedom of movement for workers in European countries
1991
Toyota Production System was in development
1971 ITALY UNITED STATES
1969
Air travel increases following the introduction of the microchip in 1971.
BRITAIN
switzerland
2004
The Continuous Monument, 1969 An Architectural Model For Total Urbanisation
UNIVERSAL The Monument to be Continued
The Continuous Monument, An Architectural Model For Total Urbanisation
2013
CHINA
First container ships with a capacity of more than 3,000 TEU were completed
GERMANY
3D COLLA
The World Wide Web is introduced by Tim Berners-Lee
ITALY
1972
The World Wide W
1989
China became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
SOVIET UNION
2001
First container ships with a capacity of more than 3,000 TEU were completed The opening up of the USSR and the start of disengagement movements from the Soviet Union
“NEW
NEW YORK”
El Monumento continuo, Superstudio Graz, 1969 Photo-montage
1972
GERMANY
1989
SOVIET UNION
The opening up of the USSR and the start of dis
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“Monument to be Continued” Re-creation of Architectural Drawing The Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna (Exchange Semester)
Over 40 years since its creation, Superstudio’s
reality became reality – consumerism, and
AGE background
“The New Continuous Monument”
mid-ground
foreground
more importantly, globalization, is dominating the world. It is no longer a future prediction or vision, globalization has happened at a rapid pace, and most places of the world have been rendered uniform by consumerism to a certain extent. Commercialization of cities meant that the focus has turned from the vernacular to the international. Thus, in our recreation of Superstudio’s famous photo collages, we criticize the fact that consumerism is the focal point of the 21st century world. The consumerist culture crosses over the
globalized landscape ruthlessly just as Superstudio suggested what technology would do half a century ago. The “New Continuous Monument”, covered by logos of international brands, is the only true monument left in the 21st century world. It is where the most vibrant activities happen, from design to marketing to shopping. It is inseparable from people’s lives, no matter for work or for leisure, we cannot escape from these global companies. We are attracted to this Continuous Monument, performing activities, for example, shopping, like rituals.