VESSELS OF CITY Multiple Functions of MIxed Use Programs

The central axis with historical value is cut off and forgetten in the gated community.

Old buildings with historical value are hidden away in the residential areas.

Enclosed residential areas hinder access to nature and lack vitality.

Residents from the south lack space to exercise, but space of the north are unused.

Businesses on the north are empty, and there is no shops for residents nearby.

The old vaudeville was abandoned, residents have no space to enjoy the operas.

Restoring the position of the central axis, providing tourists with a complete tour route.

The site is turned into a tourist attraction and mobile stalls are placed along the road.

The roads in the residential area are open to the outside and the net is formed.

The bridges and buildings provide outdoor and indoor spaces to exercise.

The bridges connects the malls and form a commercial corridor.

The bridges create new air passages for the theatre.

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Under The Eaves

A Modern Cultural Center in a Historic District

Academic Team Work

Apr 2021 / Architecture Design Ⅵ

Course ID：29010100F

Contributions: Survey; Concept; 3D model; Drawing

Collaborator: LUO Yuhao

Located in Nanjing, China

Supervisor: WANG Kai

Tel: +86 13761881532

The project is located on the east side of the downtown road of Nanjing, close to the historical buildings of the Republic of China, which is the connection between the residential area and the bustling commercial street. In order to meet the social and cultural needs of nearby residents, a cultural building with composite functions was designed here.

The eaves elements of traditional residential buildings are combined with the current predicament to solve the problem of the lack of public space for nearby residents. The space under the eaves is used as a living carrier to attract people to gather and connect, increasing the vitality of the old city.

I used to walk in the laneway, but there was no space for me to rest. Because of the lack of space and the lack of community, the neighborhood lacks a bit of energy.

Grandma Li (65)

Live in the laneway nearby. Like going out for shopping.

Most of the people living here are old people and we know each other very well. It is a pity that there is not a collective place for our entertainment and leisure. We like the sun, but it's better not to be out in the open, because then we cangather in the rainy day.

Live in the laneway nearby.

Like playing cards with neighbours after dinner.

Spiral House

A New Three-family Home in the Old Town

Individual Academic Work

Feb 2020 / Architecture Design 1

Course ID：29011210

Located in Nanjing, China

Supervisor: LIU Quan

Email: liuq@nju.edu.cn

The project is located in the residential area of the old town of Nanjing. The surrounding buildings are closely arranged and generally consist of one or two story residences, which is a residential area with a long history in Nanjing city.

This project was the first architectural design during the undergraduate period, and it was a preliminary attempt on the characteristics of architectural space and materials. The project is an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of the wooden structure and explores the possibility of using microscale gaps to create vibrant spaces. The project uses a series of Spaces to create a tightly connected yet well-spaced living space.

Background

The project is located in the residential area of the old town of Nanjing. The surrounding buildings are closely arranged and generally consist of one or two story residences, which is a residential area with a long history in Nanjing city.

Concept

The project seeks to connect the entire interior of the building through a series of paths, and the climbing floors simultaneously ensure the private progression of each space.

Family

A family of three is the most common family formation among contemporary urban residents. The master of the project is in charge of the daily life of the family, the hostess is a writer, and they have a seven-year-old boy.

Filter of Sight

The diagonal grilles provide a balance between visual communication and privacy within the space. Communication and independence between family members are balanced.