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CUI Yujing, Nico 347.392.8077 yujing.cui@columbia.edu 507 w 113th st, unit 51 New York, NY 10025
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
OMA
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
New York, USA
*The Academy of Fine Arts (Exchange Program 2012) Vienna, Austria
Junior Architect (2013-2014)
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
*Tsinghua University (Foundation Year 2009) Beijing, China
Schematic Design, Competition Proposal, Curating, Business Development Research
M.Arch Candidate, 2017’
gymnasium in the wall Studio Instructor: Gisela Baurmann Site: Harlem, New York Date: 11/2014 GSAPP/Columbia University
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This scheme seeks to challenge the typical spatial organization in a sports center. Instead of being centralized, the servant programs (bathroom, changing room, lockers, lounge) are distributed on the periphery and attached onto the walls as pockets. In contrast, large platforms serving for different activities extrude out from the walls, which allow visual connections and public interaction. The courtyard on the ground level, where bars and restaurants locate, generate a pathway for the convenience of neighborhood.
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DISSOLVING TOWER Studio Instructor: Ulrich Kirchhoff Site: To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong Date: 06/2013 The University of Hong Kong *2013 AIA Hong Kong Chapter Scholastic Award
ROOF TERRACE
WALL
HOME OFFICE UPSTAIRS SHOPS
TRANSFER PLATE
Elements (圆方） Podium tower, West Kowloon Hong Kong Hong Kong
Vertical Different Different DiscontinuityVertical Structural SystemDifferent Program
Separate Structural System and Programs
Discontinuity
Continuous Volumn
COMMUNITY CENTER LOBBY PUBLIC TERRACE RETAIL TRANSPORTATION PUB
COLUMN
Structural System
Continuous Structure
Different Programs
Flow of Public Program
--In Hong Kong, podium tower has become a dominent building typology due to the rocketing land prices. --Usually, “Podium” and “Tower” are separated by a solid “transfer plate” which seriously blocks the interaction of the two parts, structurally as well as programatically. --A dissolving tower, is proposed to challenge the typical prototype of podium tower (see statement) from the aspects of structure, program and urbanism.
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--Giant columns grow up from the lower levels, bifurcate into pairs of load-bearing walls that form the basic cubicals at the higher level. --Each individual structure bifurcates at certain height to respond to the existing urban conditions.
Profile: 960 sq.m footprint, 60% site coverage, height 150m
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Structure: Column system-Hybird-Wall system
Neighbors: Set-back for natural lighting
Street View: Visual quality for pedestrian and drivers
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--The tower consists of column-beam system ( open, flexible) at the lower levels, shear wall system ( private, stable) at the higher levels and a transitioning part in the middle with additional trusses and tie-beams.
--Public areas flow upward along the structure and participate in the residential area as “in-between” spaces that can be either privately-utilized or shared.
--The transformation of structure aims to respond to the different functions, circulation and density required in the verticality. --Innovation on unit design can be found from various double-height “Gap” space. It plays an active role in illumination and ventilation while generating special experiences for residents.
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--The transforming structure should not be blocked by floor slabs. Thus, atriums are designed for people to appreciate the structure. --The beautiful structures are exposed to people, becoming the highlight of interior space. Lively public areas are achieved with the involvement of structures.
19F residence A
18F residence A’
9F hostel/retail
2F retail
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ART BANK Studio Instructor: Julian Rose Site: Long Island City, New York Date: 04/2015 GSAPP/ Columbia University
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RE-Design for Aldo Rossi Course Lecturer: Tao Zhu History Course: Analysis of Modern Architecture Date: 04/2013 The University of Hong Kong
Geometry
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Circulation
Duality
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EARTH CLOSET Studio Instructor: Gisela Baurmann Site: Upper West Manhattan, New York Date: 10/2014 GSAPP/ Columbia University
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ART Drawing, 2014 Anatomy of Artichoke
HAND-DRAWING, 2010 Dragonfly Kite
Through a series of section cuts, to decipher the ordering systems of the bud and reveal the changes of its petals.
By disassembling the dragonfly kite, I looked into the complexity of manufacture process and created the story of construction.
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HAND-MADE COLLAGE “Continuous Monument in 2013” In 1969, Superstudio created “Continuous Monument” series as a criticism to the consumerism culture, warning the dangers of a world rendered uniform by technology, wiping out traces of local diversity. To some extent, Superstudio’s prophesy became reality – consumerism, and more importantly, globalization, is dominating the world. The “Continuous Monument” is re-created in the version of 2013.
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RESEARCH Urban Analysis Kwan Tung Town Center, 2011 Instructor: Debra T.M.Cheung
Research of “Miao” Minority Tribe with Tsinghua University, THAD Summer 2013
This analysis is a re-interpretation of “Field Conditions”. Urban conditions are considered to be a result of interaction of fields.
The objective of the research is to look into the social and cultural transformation by collecting and analysing colors from materials, houses to the villages.
“Unifying diverse elements while respecting the identity of each”
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Hue & Saturation
Field 2 Fragmental Object
L: Village
Brightness & Saturation
Field 1 Neutral Infrastructure
M: House
Hue & Brightness
S: Material
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Professional
21 cake headquarters, Beijing Summer 2011
galleria Department Store, Korea Winter 2013
*Core Team Member *Masterplan Competition
*Core Team Member *Competition Winner+Schematic Design
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Professional
Ningbo Zhongshan Road Masterplan Spring 2014 *Core Team Member *Masterplan Competition
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Ningbo Zhongshan Road Masterplan Winter 2014 *Researcher *Assist in curation
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YUJING CUI 崔玉婧 +1-347-392-8077(US) +86-137-1883-4108 (CN) yujing.cui@columbia.edu 507 w 113th st, unit 51 New York, NY 10025 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yujingcui
EDUCATION
Columbia University
2014.09-Present
PROFESSIONAL
New York, USA Master of Architecture
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
2010.09-2013.06
2012.09-2013.01
ESKYIU
Vienna, Austria Exchange Program offered by HKU
AWARDS
Tsinghua University (THU) Beijing, China Undergraduate in Architecture Department
2009.09-2010.06
2013 AIA Hong Kong Chapter Scholastic Award
2013.11
Ranking 1st , First Class Honours Degree, HKU
2013.06
People’s Architecture Office (PAO) Architecture Intern, Beijing, China --Researched and designed on 21 Cakes’ Headquarter and delivery-centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou
SKILLS
Degree Show, Final Year Project, HKU 2012.05
Dean’s Honour (5/65), the Faculty of Architecture, HKU
2011/2012/2013
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3Ds Max, SketchUP
LANGUAGES Tsinghua University+THAD Beijing/Guizhou, China
Rhinoceros (3D Modeling, Grasshopper, V-Ray) Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, AE)
HKU Worldwide Undergraduate Student Exchange Scholarships
Miao minority villages research Program
2012.06-2012.07
Design Assistant, Hong Kong --Orochen Museum --2012 SZ-HK Biennale, AQUA INDUSTRY
Y. M. Wong Memorial Prize
RESEARCH
2013.09-2014.08
Junior Architect, Hong Kong *Core Team Member --Galleria Busan, Korea (Competition+Schemetic Design) --Ningbo Zhongshan Road Masterplan --2013 SZ-HK Biennale, OMA *Public Relation *Business Development
Hong Kong Bachelor of Art (Architectural Studies) First Class Honor
The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
OMA
2013.07-2013.08
Chinese Mandarin (Native), English (Proficiency) Cantonese(Fluent)
2011.06-2011.07