OWEN YANG
University of Waterloo School of Architecture
PORTFOLIO
Contents 1. Uni-Play Student Residence 2. NEUTRAL Community Building 3. Cambridge Power House 4. Harbourfront Dragon Pavilion 5. Chernobyl Center 6. Model: Tower of Buddhist Incense
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Owen Yang
Summary of Qualifications:
Degree: Bachelor of Architectural Studies University: University of Waterloo Cell: (647) 983-6777 Email: owenyhn2013@gmail.com
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Studies. - Three years of employment as architectural design assistant and development project manager. - Proficient in digital softwares: AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Vray, Luminon, Adobe Suite, Office and more. - Experienced in collaboration in various sizes of teams, as well as working independently or remotely. - Self-disciplined and reliable, minimal supervision required. - Fast at learning new things and adapt to new environment.
Digital Software:
Education:
3D Modeling: Rhinoceros Sketchup Pro 2D Drawing: AutoCAD Rhinoceros
Rendering: Vray Lumion Maxwell Render
- Relevant courses: Design Studio, Urban Design, Building Constructions, Structures, Timber Design, Steel Design, Landscape Theory, Landscape Design, Digital Fabrication, Cultural History, Urbanism .etc
Intermarket Real Estate Group, Student Project Manager.
Skills: Hand Drawing Laser Cutting 3D Printing
Other Languages: Chinese (Mandarin)
Sept 2016 - Aug 2021 Cambridge, Ontario
Experience:
Other Software: Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Lightroom Adobe Premiere pro Microsoft Office
Photography Model Making Website Design Workshop Tools
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Co-op with Honours: University of Waterloo School of Architecture.
- Project management and architectural design focused on a 400 acres Business campus development: Cambridge IP Park. - Generated marketing drawings and materials, worked on cash flow and monthly draw for projects development management. - Worked in small team of 3 members, taking greater responsibilities. - Participated in multiple consultant meetings, municipal meetings, site visits and inspections.
GEC Architecture, Student Architect.
- Schematic design for multiple large scale transportation projects: Edmonton Metroline, Calgary LRT (Light Rail Transit), Calgary International Airport renovation .etc - Worked as part of the team, collaborated with other team members efficiently. - Produced Presentation drawings, renderings, 3D digital models. - Worked with AutoCAD extensively to produce contract doucments.
May 2019 - Present Sept 2018 - Dec 2018 Toronto, Ontario
Jan 2018 - April 2018 Calgary, Alberta
Activities and Awards: CISC Architectural Student Design Competition 2019-2020: Top 10 Finalist Project.
- Project: The Ferris Tower - Teamwork and Collaboration skills developed during collaboration with group members.
AIDIA Asia Interior Design Institute Association, 2017 Student Workshop.
- Project: The Emergence - a tea house designed for local elders. - Leadership skills developed while leading 10 group members to complete the project. - Coordinated and managed the team members to achieve high efficiency. - Volunteered as translator to provide precise and instant language interpretation.
May 2020 Toronto, Ontario
August 2017 Changchun, China
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Uni-play Student Residence The Uni-play student housing proposal is aimed to resolve the housing issue at York University, by providing a master plan of student housing that is affordable and improves the living standard of the student. The masterplan takes “Extension of Park” as the idea to bring green public spaces closer to the academic core of the campus. The ground floor is for public and student amenities, with student housing above. A system of elevated pedestrian bridges connects between buildings and rooftop gardens, as well as student recreational “Play” spaces. Completed: April 2019.
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Site
Site: The site is located in the Southeast corner of York University’s Campus. The core of educational buildings is towards the Northwest corner, with low to mid rise student housing to the West and east of site.
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Ground Floor Amenities
Residential Above
Ground Floor Amenities
Play Programs
Linked Rooftop Garden
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Second Floor Plan
Typical Floor Plan
Unit Types Regular Unit:
Premium:
Suite:
Accessible:
Unit Tyoology: There are four unit types, Regular Unit, Premium Unit, Suite and Accessible Unit. Each Regular Unit features washing machines and a mini kitchen, which eliminated the need for an unhealthy and inconvenient shared laundry room or kitchen. Premium student unit is based on a regular unit but with additional space to accommodate students with special needs, such as music students, urban planning students, art students, or student who wants larger space. There is also a suite for mature students or students who are willing to live with someone else in a suite.
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Social Spaces: There are social spaces such as student lounge, balcony, activities room, that are arranged within each level, encouraging students to socialize and improve living quality.
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Exterior Rendering: View from the rooftop garden on one of the bridges, overlooking the pedestrian street.
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NEUTRAL
Community Center NEUTRAL community building is aimed to create a neutral and safe space between the individual (community) and the political state, for the purpose of bridging the gap between political conversation and the will of the individual, facilitating political and stakeholder groups coming for meaningful action. The building should also perform environmentally at the same time. This is accomplished by the parti, site strategies, architectural languages, lighting, choice of materials, and building systems. The building should promote its significance and encourage interactions and awareness of individuals to the decision making and meeting process. Completed: Dec 2020. 14
Materiality
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Site and Context
Orde Street Junior Public School
Ronald McDonald House Charities
University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging
Princess Margaret Hospital
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Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
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Parking Facility
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CAFE
COMMUNITY EVENTS SPACE
WINTER
COOL
COMFORT
WARM
HOT
SHOWER
SAUNA
CHANGING ROOM
GREENHOUSE GARDEN
MEDIUM MEETING ROOM
COMMUNITY EVENTS SPACE
COOL
COMFORT
WARM
CAFE
HOT
SAUNA
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MEETING ROOM
Stone thermal mass wall to absorb heat during daytime and releases heat at night. GREENHOUSE
Operable facade allows for natural ventilation
SUMMER
SHOWER
CHANGING ROOM
SAUNA
MEDIUM MEETING ROOM
COMMUNITY EVENTS SPACE
GREENHOUSE GARDEN
CAFE
Automated curtain to control solar gain
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Park Rendering: View from the Park. The ground floor features patio doors that could open completely to the park.
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PLANTING AREA
HANGER DOOR (FOLD UPWARDS)
PLANTING AREA
ASSEMBLY / EVENTS AREA
HANGER DOOR (FOLD UPWARDS)
HANGER DOOR (FOLD UPWARDS)
HANGER DOOR (FOLD UPWARDS)
OPEN TO ABOVE
HANGER DOOR (FOLD UPWARDS)
STORAGE ELDERS ROOM
OPEN TO ABOVE
COMMUNITY BREAKOUT SPACE (COULD BE EXPANDED INTO CAFE) LARGE MEETING ROOM (FUNCTION AS LECTURE HALL WHEN NOT IN USE)
BICYCLE PARKING MEDIUM MEETING ROOM (FUNCTION AS YOGA STUDIO WHEN NOT IN USE)
CAFE
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KITCHEN
RECYCLE
GARBAGE
OPEN TO ABOVE & BELOW
OPEN TO ABOVE & BELOW
FACILITATORS OFFICE
FACILITATORS OFFICE
ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE
MEDIUM MEETING ROOMS (FUNCTION AS LIBIARY WHEN NOT IN USE)
UTILITY STORAGE LANDSCAPED GARDEN (OPEN TO ABOVE)
SMALL MEETING ROOM
STORAGE
GREENHOUSE GARDEN (OPEN TO ABOVE)
MEETING ROOM
UTILITY VIDEO CONFERENCING ROOM
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OPEN TO ABOVE & BELOW
SHOWER
SHOWER
OPEN TO ABOVE & BELOW
BREAKOUT SPACE
PUBLIC BALCONY CHANGING ROOM
CHANGING ROOM
SAUNA
SMALL MEETING ROOM
SMALL MEETING ROOM OPEN TO GARDEN BELOW
STEAM ROOM
STEAM ROOM
OPEN TO GARDEN BELOW
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RESIDENCE
OPEN TO BELOW
OPEN TO BELOW
OPEN TO BELOW SPACE FOR ROOFTOP UNIT SOLAR WATER HEATER
PV PANELS
OPEN TO BELOW
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Insulating Glass Unit Window Head Window Sill Rough Sill Air Seal Wood Stud @ 600mm O.C With Batt Insulation Interior Finish Air Vapor Barrier 4 1/2” x 13 1/2” Glulam Beam 75 x 300mm Beam Sheathing Vertical Batten Header Plate
Patio Door Panel
Patio Door Trimmer
Course Graval Exterior Concrete Ground Finish Floor Finish Radiant Heat Pipe Wood Nailer CLT Panel Concrete Foundation Wall Rigid Insulation
Course Graval Rigid Insulation
Interior Rendering: Here is a view from the cafe, looking towards the park. In this rendering, the community breakout space is being used for an exhibition of artwork. The ground floor features patio doors that could open completely to the park.
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Keyway Anchor Bolt
Concrete Footing
Patio Door Detail
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Operable ETFE Facade: Operable facades are in place to allow for natural ventilation and stack effect to cool the building, as well as an automatic curtain system along the south facade to control solar gain and prevent overheating.
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Operable ETFE Facade Detail
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Interior Rendering: The corridor is almost like a catwalk, with a gap on the left side from the ground floor all the way to the top, which allows for natural ventilation and stack effect. Looking into the meeting spaces divided by the sliding panels, it creates the opportunity for the two rooms to be combined into a larger space.
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EAST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
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R40 Steel Cladded High Performance Enclosure R30 Wood Framed Exterior Wall & Roof with Wood Cladding 3 Ply ETFE Membrane
Exterior Building Envelope
2” x 5” Steel Mullions Curtain Wall System with Triple Glazed Glass
Concrete Fire Stair Core
Glulam King Truss for Roof Support
4 1/2” x 13 1/2” Glulam Beam 292mm x 292mm Glulam Column
Mass Timber Structure
Glazed Stair Core and Elevator
Wood Cladded and Stone Thermal Mass Wall with Insulation
3 Ply CLT Panel Floor Slab
Interior Volumes and Floor Plates
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Detailed Sections PART 2: ENCLOSURE DETAILS North Enclosure Detail
PART 2: ENCLOSURE DETAILS South Enclosure Detail Roof Cladding
3 Ply ETFE Cushion
Vertical Batten Interior Finish Roof Drip Edge Drip Edge Flashing
Metal Flange Counter Flashing Parapet Cap Plate
Sheathing
Roof Gutter Truss and Column Connection Plate
Batten Fastener
North Enclosure Detail Section
Wood Cladding
South Enclosure Detail Section
3 Ply ETFE Cushion Window Head
Metal Mullion With Rigid Insulation Infill
Insulating Glass Unit
4 1/2” x 13 1/2” Glulam Beam 292mm x 292mm Glulam Beam Mullion to Structure Metal Connector
Window Head Window Sill
ETFE Membrane Air Supply
Rough Sill Air Seal Wood Stud @ 600mm O.C With Batt Insulation Interior Finish Air Vapor Barrier
Moment Resisting Connection Plate
10mm Flexible Air Supply Tube
4 1/2” x 13 1/2” Glulam Beam 75 x 300mm Beam Sheathing Vertical Batten Header Plate
Window Trimmer Window Sill
Patio Door Panel
ETFE Header 292mm x 292mm Glulam Column
Patio Door Trimmer
Course Graval Exterior Concrete Ground Finish Floor Finish Radiant Heat Pipe Wood Nailer CLT Panel Concrete Foundation Wall
Wood Nailer Floor FInish Radiant Heat Pipe 3 Ply CLT Floor Slab ETFE Membrane Air Supply 4 1/2” x 13 1/2” Glulam Beam
Rigid Insulation
Course Graval Rigid Insulation Floor FInish Radiant Heat Pipe Metal Flashing 3 Ply CLT Floor Slab
Keyway
Water Barrier
Anchor Bolt
Rigid Insulation Concrete Footing
Concrete Foundation Course Graval Rigid Insulation
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Operable ETFE Facade Detail
Water Barrier
Patio Door Detail
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Concrete Footing Same as North Wall Assembly Section
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Details Diagram
In-Floor Radiant Heating Pipe 292mm x 292mm Glulam Column
Floor Finish 292mm x 292mm Glulam Column
Wood Nailer Engineered Bolts
Self-tapping Screw Waterproof Membrane 3 Ply CLT Floor Slab
Moment Resisting Metal Connection
Steel Strap Plate
Engineered Bolt
4 1/2” x 13 1/2” Glulam Beam
Steel Seismic Beam Hanger
4 1/2” x 13 1/2” Glulam Beam
Moment Resisting Beam to Column Connection 1:20
CLT Floor Slab to Beam / Column Connection 1:20
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Building Systems
Supply Trunk Return Trunk
ROOFTOP GARDEN / SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE
ROOF TOP UNIT
ERV
Energy Recovery Unit Rooftop Unit Supply Vent
SAUNA
SAUNA
SMALL MEETING ROOM
SMALL MEETING ROOM
RESIDENCE
Return Vent Sauna Heater
2 X MEDIUM MEETING ROOM
CAFE
SMALL MEETING ROOM
KITCHEN
MEDIUM MEETING ROOM
ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE
LARGE MEETING ROOM
Vertical Shaft Boiler for Radiant Floor Heating System Radiant Floor Heating System Manifold Water-based Radiant Floor Heating
ENERGY CALCULATION: Total EUI of Building: 110 kBtu/sf x 11,200 sf = 1,232,000 kBtu = 361,000 kwh Total Energy Generation on Site: E = A r H Pr A = Total solar panel Area (m2) = 23m x 9m = 207 sm r = Solar Panel Yield Efficiency(%) = 16% H = Annual Average Solar Radiation = 1,600 kwh/m2.y Pr = Performance Ratio (%) = 90% E = A r H Pr = 207 sm x 16% x 1,600 kwh/m2.y x 90% = 47,693 kwh 47,693 kwh / 361,000 kwh = 13.2% 13.2% of Consumed Power is Generated on Site
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Roof Catchment Area
Gutter
Rainwater Pipe
Tank Vent Overflow Pipe Rainwater Storage Tank Pump End Use Holding Tank UV Sanitizing Filters Sewage
Hot Water Boiler Manifold & Header Pipe Vacuum Insulation Tube Hot Water Supply Pipe Cold Water Supply
SHOWER
SAUNA
Smart Curtain System with Built-in PV Panels
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Life-cycle Analysis
MASS TIMBER CO2
CO2
ETFE MEMBRANE CO2
CO2
CO2 CO2
POWER PLANT
FOREST
Electricity
Carbon Storage
CO2
POWER PLANT
Electricity Electricity
Recycled Timber
END-USE (CARBON STORAGE)
Recycled ETFE
WOOD LOGS
Wood Products
Raw Materials Extraction
Sawmill Residue
FACTORY
SAWMILL
Lasts Life Time
END-USE
Up to 40 Years Life Span
ETFE (Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene)
FACTORY
Monomer
CHEMICAL PLANT Raw Materials Processing
Timber
LANDFILL
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LANDFILL
MASS TIMBER Life Span: Lifetime if properly maintained
ETFE MEMBRANE Life Span: 25 - 40 Years
Timber structure has one of the longest-lasting lifespans, when they are properly maintained, it will last for a lifetime. Timber structure, together with other wood products in a building, stores carbon in their entire lifecycle to reduce the greenhouse effect. Studies also show that the total carbon footprint of a timber building is only approximately 70% of a concrete building.
ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) is a modern environmentally friendly building material that is gaining popularity in recent decades. The service life of ETFE is 30 years on average, and potentially up to 50 years, which is much more durable compared to 15 years of Polycarbonate - a material. The uses of ETFE as architectural material is beneficial to the environment with an extremely low embodied carbon of 0.5kg/m2. Comparing to 1.8kg/ m2 for coated fabric and 25kg/m2 for glass.
Cost Analysis
ELEMENTAL COST SUMMARY CLASS D COST ANALYSIS Project:
ARCH 493 P2
Location: Name:
Toronto, Ontario Haonan Yang
Date: Gross Floor Area: Ratio to GFA
ELEMENT SHELL
Elemental Quantity
Elemental Unit Rate
12,920 sf
Elemental Amount
Cost / sf
$1,771,306.88
$137.10
SUBSTRUCTURE
Nov 11, 2020 12,920 sf Amount 30%
$7.60
Foundations
0.32
4,090 sf
Basement Excavation
0.00
0 sf
$24.00
$98,160.00
$7.60
0
STRUCTURE
$98,160.00
2%
$285,415.00
5%
$22.09
Ground Floor Construction
0.32
4,090 sf
$5.50
$22,495.00
$1.74
Upper Floor Construction
0.68
8,826 sf
$20.00
$176,520.00
$13.66
Roof Construction
0.37
4,800 sf
$18.00
$86,400.00
EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE
$6.69 $107.41
Walls Below Grade
0.00
0 sf
$25.50
$0.00
Walls Above Grade
0.45
5,812 sf
$43.99
$255,669.88
$19.79
Windows & Entrances
0.21
2,680 sf
$100.00
$268,000.00
$20.74
Roof Covering
0.26
3,315 sf
$18.00
$59,670.00
$4.62
ETFE Membrane Projections
0.30 1.00
3,821 sf 12,920 sf
$80.00 $38.60
$305,680.00 $498,712.00
$23.66 $38.60
INTERIOR
12,920 sf
$947,684.00
PARTITION & DOORS
$1,387,731.88
$73.35
23% 16%
$34.03
Partitions Partitions With Insulation
0.3
3,907 sf
$12.00
$46,884.00
$3.63
0.57
7,319 sf
$40.00
$292,760.00
$22.66
Doors
$100,000.00
INTERIOR FINISHES
$7.74
$439,644.00
7%
$394,060.00
7%
$30.50
Floor Finishes
1.00
12,920 sf
$15.00
$193,800.00
Ceiling Finishes
1.00
12,920 sf
$8.00
$103,360.00
$15.00 $8.00
Wall Finishes
1.50
19,380 sf
$5.00
$96,900.00
$7.50
FITTING &EQUIPTMENT
$8.82
Fitting & Fixtures
1.00
12,920 sf
$6.00
$77,520.00
$6.00
Equipment Elevator
1.00
12,920 sf 1 No. sf
$0.50 $30,000.00
$6,460.00 $30,000.00
$0.50 $2.32
SERVICES
12,920 sf
$943,160.00
MECHANICAL
$113,980.00
$73.00
2% 16%
$45.00
Plumbing & Drainage
1.00
12,920 sf
$12.00
$155,040.00
Fire Protection
1.00
12,920 sf
$3.00
$38,760.00
$3.00
HVAC
1.00
12,920 sf
$25.00
$323,000.00
$25.00
Controls
1.00
12,920 sf
$5.00
$64,600.00
Electrical
$12.00
$5.00
$581,400.00
10%
$28.00
Service & Distribution
1.00
12,920 sf
$8.00
$103,360.00
$8.00
Lighting, Devices & Heating Systems & Ancillaries
1.00 1.00
12,920 sf 12,920 sf
$10.00 $10.00
$129,200.00 $129,200.00
$10.00 $10.00
NET BUILDING COST (Excluding Site)
$361,760.00
6%
$3,662,150.88
62%
SITE & ANCILLARY WORK SITE WORK
$10.20
Site Development
0.45
5,855.00 sf
$9.00
$52,695.00
$4.08
Mechanical Site Services
0.45
5,855.00 sf
$8.50
$49,767.50
$3.85
Electrical Site Services
0.45
5,855.00 sf
$5.00
$29,275.00
$2.27
$131,737.50
ANCILLARY WORK Demolition Alteration
0.00 0.00
0 sf 0 sf
0 0
NET BUILDING COST (Including Site)
$3,793,888.38
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS $ ALLOWANCES GEN. REQ. & FEE General Requirements Fee
12.0% 9.0% 3.0%
$341,449.95 $113,816.65
$26.43 $8.81
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE (Excluding Allowances) Allowances
$455,266.61 $4,249,154.99
40%
71%
$131.55
Estimating Allowance
20%
$849,831.00
$65.78
Escalation Allowance Construction Allowance
10% 10%
$424,915.50 $424,915.50
$32.89 $32.89
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE (Including Allowances)
$1,699,661.99
29%
$5,948,816.98
100%
Cost / unit GFA
12,920 sf
GFA
1,200 sm
$460.43 sf $4,957.35 sm
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Cambridge Power House The Cambridge Power House is a proposal for the existing Park Hill dam located in Cambridge, Ontario, with the power generation capacity to supply 500 homes. The project consists of a multifunctional building that sits on the existing retaining wall, a shallow water playing pool which could be transformed to a skating rink during winter, a ramp that connects the island with the second floor of the building as the main access, and seating area facing the dam. Completed: August 2018.
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Design The main structure sits on the existing retaining wall, it’s a multi-functional building featuring a bicycle repair / rental shop, hydroelectric powerhouse, cafe, skating equipment rental, as well as a sightseeing platform on the second floor. The hydroelectric plant is glazed and displayed for people on the island platform, all the internal mechanisms such as generators and transformers are displayed to the public for educational purposes. There is also a window below the water level to show the generator turbine in flowing water. The bike shop and repair is located to the inner side of the existing retaining wall, right beside the bike trail. The second floor is accessible from the island with a ramp, the ramp could also be used as a fishing platform.
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Harbourfront Dragon Pavilion
Collaborated with Courtney Lee and Alife Frebrian.
The Harbourfront Dragon is inspired by the Greek architectural concept of Stoa, where products and goods are being sold there, the space is also a place for people to communicate and exchange ideas. This design hopes to simulate that concept by spanning the boardwalk along the Toronto Harbourfront as well as the open grass space besides it, uniting the spaces under one roof to promote use and bring people together as they walk beneath it, rest at the benches, or peruse the marketplaces that may pop up from time to time. Completed: April 2017.
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East View
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West View
Site: The project is located along the boardwalk of Harbourfront Square Park, in Downtown Toronto, beside the economic and commercial center of the city, surrounded by highrise skyscrapers with a relativity high density of population. The space is a retreat from the urban environment and provides a nice place for people to relax.
The Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is being ranked as the ninth busiest airport in Canada, arriving airplanes will be flying passby above the water in front of the lakeshore. A lot of people would be spending an afternoon sitting on the bench and watch the airplanes flying, the high structure of the project does not obstruct the view to the airplane. The frosted glass doesn’t over isolate people from the natural environment and meanwhile protecting people from precipitation and reduces the intensity of sunlight, filters out UV light.
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Elevation
Structure:
Plan
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This rendition of a serpentine pavilion was designed with the intent of creating a form made up of two distinct elements assembled together. The prefabricated circular-hollow-section-steel canopy unit is rotated with each module to create a flowing, crystalline form that “flies” through a passageway of repeating, russet arches. Steel canopy supports are kept discreet in favour of a delicate-looking cable support system, contributing to the funky, lightweight-feeling articulation that contrasts the more solid arches.
Weathered Steel Arch Bracket 4-way Cable Bracket
Steel Tension Cable
Spider Joint Frosted Glass
Tension Cable Connection
Centre Spider Connection
CHS Canopy Frame Adaptive Connection Corner Spider Detail
Canopy Support
Base Plate Anchor Plates Concrete Footing
Ground Connection
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Chernobyl Center The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, located close to the Northern border of the Ukrainian SSR in the Soviet Union, was considered the worst nuclear disaster in history both in terms of cost and casualties. My research focuses on the poor living conditions of the self-settler population after the disaster, as well as the recent trend of tourism and thriving wilderness in the region. My proposal is an institution Chernobyl Center as an intervention to tackle the problems. Completed: August 2021.
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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster: The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, located close to the Northern border of the Ukrainian SSR in the Soviet Union, was considered the worst nuclear disaster in history both in terms of cost and casualties. After the accident, a 10-kilometre radius exclusion zone was created. About 49,000 people were evacuated from the area, primarily from the city of Pripyat. The exclusion zone was later increased to 30 kilometres. On this map, the red outline indicates the border of the so-called 10-km exclusion zone, while the orange outline indicates the 30km exclusion zone. Experts believe the areas around the power plant will remain uninhabitable for at least 20,000 years. Areas within the 10km exclusion zone are thought to be uninhabitable for at least 3,000 years, which is almost as long as human civilization. Officials say that the site will be completely dismantled by the year of 2065.
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Self-settlers: The zone contains a number of abandoned villages whose current population is made up of people who secretly resettled in the region after the evacuation. They are the people that have been living in the region for generations and are deeply tied to the land. Most of the self-settlers live a self-sufficient life – they raise domestic animals (pigs, cows, chickens), they eat vegetables grown in their gardens and sometimes they pick berries and mushrooms from the woods. They also get water from water wells in their backyard which is contaminated. The grocery store is far away, so there is a van with groceries that comes to villages every 5 weeks. Issues of self-settlers living condition:
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Radioactive Environment High age, lack of care and being forgotten Low Pension Lack of proper public facilities and water supplies Need to engage in hard, physical, manual labour on a daily basis. House in disrepair
Tourism:
Natural Reserve & Fauna:
Tourism in the exclusion zone is getting popular in recent years. In 2017, the total number of tourists in the exclusion zone reached 50,000 people - 70% of them are overseas visitors. Interest in the exclusion zone was sparked by the HBO miniseries TV show about the Chernobyl disaster. By 2019, that number had skyrocketed to around 200,000. Most of the tourists are taking a photo tour of the dystopian cityscape, and are not aware that people such as the self-settlers are still suffering from the disaster.
With the absence of human activities in the zone, wilderness is thriving, many endangered fauna and flora are observed in the zone. In 2016, the Ukrainian part of the exclusion zone was declared as a radiological and environmental reserve by the government, created to ensure the protection of diverse fauna.
Image Credit https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/06/chernobyl-disaster-photos-1986/590878/ https://chernobylx.com/those-who-returned-chernobyl-babushkas/?editorPath=blog-detail/151/those-who-returned-chernobyl-babushkas https://www.gerdludwig.com/stories/chernobyl-the-nuclear-tourist https://www.chernobyl.one/samosely-people-in-the-zone/ https://phys.org/news/2021-04-wild-horses-flourish-chernobyl-years.html https://www.businessinsider.com/what-daily-life-inside-chernobyls-exclusion-zone-is-really-like-2019-4#he-said-he-still-believes-it-was-the-right-decision-tocome-back-to-his-village-after-the-explosion-25
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To City of Chernobyl
Оташів
Otashiv 10
Опачичі
Opachychi 20
Proposed Site
Купувате
Kupovate 32
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Forest
Village with Self-settlers
Non-forest Land
Abandoned Villages
Wetland
Watercourse
Forested Swamps
Paved Road
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Chernobyl Center: My proposed intervention is an institution that attracts tourism, serves as a hub for tourists that is profit generating, and the profit will be used to subsidize the self-settlers and fund maintenance of the villages. It also provides a comfortable stay for tourists and makes the tours educational. Most importantly, it aims to improve the living conditions of self-settlers, as well as raising awareness to the world. The form of the building is reminiscent of brutalist architecture which would be favored by tourists. The circular structure contains 100 hotel units, it is elevated off the ground to minimize the footprint and provides a better view of the surrounding landscape. The panel house structure contains 50 suites. It is a replication of the soviet era public housing concept with the implementation of prefabricated construction method that was used in the past, aimed to provide the experience for tourists that are interested in the soviet notion of living. The restaurant is cantilevered from the circular hotel structure. The hotels, together with the restaurant, are the main streams of profit generation from the tourists. The assembly space is located on the ground floor as a place of interaction between tourists and the self-settlers. It could also function as a theater for performance and lecturing. There is also a small testing lab and clinic where staff will be testing soil, food or water samples collected from villages for radioactivity, and also regularly check on the health conditions of self-settlers.
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Vertical Circulation: Vertical circulation is through funcilur on this slanted tower, accessing the observation platform and a cafe located on the top of tower.
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Restaurant: The restaurant is cantilevered from the circular hotel structure. The exclusion zone has unintentionally created a haven for fauna, and flora, the view from the restaurant is framed to natural features including the Pripyat river, the wetland and forest.
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Observation Platform: On the observation platform, the view points towards the nuclear power plant, it gives the tourists a sense of participation and it is also a monumental reminder of the worst human disaster.
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Programs for Self-settlers: Vehicular access is isolated to one side of the complex, where the workshop, warehouse and garage is located. Those programs are designed to directly improve the living conditions of the self-settlers. The wood workshop is used for carpentry projects such as house improvements and furniture for the self-settlers. The warehouse will be used to store supplies, groceries, clean food and water and then will be distributed to each village. The garage as well as trucks are the outreaching portion of the institution into the individual villages, featuring supplies truck, medical truck, repairs truck and a bus to better help the needs of self-settlers without having them travel all the way to the institute.
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Model Making: Tower of Buddhist Incense
Collaborated with Janet Li, Quinn Li, Courtney Lee, and Weeney Lin
The Summer Palace was built as a place of retreat for the royal families during the Qing Dynasty; it is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. The Tower of Buddhist Incense, a place for worship, sits on Longevity Hill and overlooks the Kunming Lake. In 1998, the Summer Palace was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and called it “a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.” Completed: August 2018.
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Background Information: The Summer Palace was built as a place of retreat for the royal families during the Qing Dynasty; it is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. The Tower of Buddhist Incense, a place for worship, sits on Longevity Hill and overlooks the Kunming Lake. In 1998, the Summer Palace was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and called it “…a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.”
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Fabrication Process: 1. The tower is detailly modeled in Rhinoceros, referencing photos and historical documents. 2. Based on the digital 3D model, components of the tower are transformed into line works to create a laser-cutting preparation file, with the thickness of materials, human error .etc in consideration. 3. Laser-cut the materials. 4. Assemble the model with a high level of craftsmanship and precision, make adjustments and refinements to make sure all components fit.
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