Renovation of the spa centre combined with the Sel hotel's signature beer. Also, it was shortlisted for the Buildner Architecture Competition.
04 Dripping Woven Bridge
A rainwater collector to create a series of ecological dialogues for students in Camberwell.
A Water Fitness and Therapy Centre at Madeira Terrace in Brighton
Renovation of the spa centre combined with the Sel hotel's signature beer. Also, it was shortlisted for the Buildner Architecture Competition.
Converting a Water Tower into an Artist's Residence in Matadero Art Centre
Iceland Beer Spa
Archway Spa
Star House
Pilgrims Heaven
Iceland Beer spa 01
Renovation of the spa centre combined with the Sel hotel's signature beer. Also, it was shortlisted for the Buildner Architecture Competition.
Renovation Project
Year: 2023
Location : Iceland
Category : Hospitality
Concept
Considering the client's requirements and the fantastic landscape nearby, the project aims to have a better natural volcano view between the spa and the restaurant. Based on the research of Iceland travel seasons, there would be different sizes of groups to visit. Thus the project separates the spa area from the restaurant area. This caters for both tourists and local clients, while ensuring privacy for people during their spa treatments.
Changes in Average Daylight Hours/h
Monthly Average Temperature/ 0 C
Best Month to Observe the Aurora
Birds Viewing and Hiking Months
Month of Local Activities
Sel Hotel
Volcano Landscape
Considering the location of the Sel Hotel and the car park, two entrances would be more convenient for visitors and people who live in the hotel.
Based on the location of nearby buildings and volcano complex, the better view will be concentrated in the area of the yellow line.
The brewery and restaurant sections combine to offer hotel guests and local visitors to accommodate daily meals, afternoon tea and parties and buffets. There is a separate bar in the spa area.
Raising the bottom floor allows people in the restaurant to stagger their eyes and get a better view. It also provides more seating for the restaurant.
Sel Hotel Car Park
Car Park
Sel Hotel
Sel Hotel
Sel Hotel
Car Park
Car Park
Separate Wet and Dry Areas
Raised Floor for A Better View
Terrace
Towel Racks
Rendering of the Terrace
Activity Room, Ground Floor
Archway Spa 02
A Water Fitness and Therapy Centre
Renovation Project Year: 2022
Location : Brighton, UK
Category : Hospitality
Location
This project is located at Madeira Terrace in Brighton, which is a pedestrian walkway faces south toward the sea and stands against the cliff behind. Each arch measures 4.5m in length, 6m in depth and 5m in height. The elegant complex has a common design style and colour scheme but now it was used as a car park.
Thus the project will revitalise this stretch of coastline by renovating this elegant historic space with commercial functions.
Original Section
Original Elevation
Site Analysis
Maderia Terrace
Brighton Railway Station
Brighton Palace Pier
A View of the Seafront
Function Analysis
Aquatic Acivities
1.
It is usually the first pool from the outdoors, making it easy for people to acclimatise to the water temperature.
The buoyancy of the salt pools allows people to float in the water to help relax their bodies and minds.
The muscles are relaxed and massaged by the rushing force of the water.
Cold and hot water are set separately at knee or ankle depth. It can help the circulation of the joints and the body.
The heat is used to make people sweat, speed up blood circulation and increase metabolism.
Special Himalayan salt bricks are used to form salt walls which, when heated, emit negative ions which are beneficial to human health.
It is usually a land area to prevent people from feeling uncomfortable in the water. It can also be combined with some massages and exercises to relax.
The buoyancy of the water relieves stress on the joints from exercise. It is now becoming more common as a form of fitness.
Adapation Pool
Bubble Massage
Floatation Therapy
Salt Therapy 4. Massage/Rest Area
Sauna 6. Kneipp Journey 8. Aquatic Fitness
Physical Model Testings Sight Analysis
Based on the physical block testings, it help visualize the position of the pools. Besides, considering the sight and privacy of the people in the spa, there's a diagram showing the sight lines of people in the pools of different heights and depths.
+2.40m
Bubble Diagram
Temperature Changes Circulation
Suitable for people to adapt and feel comfortable
Four Common Spa Temperatures Kneipp Journey
Functional Circulation With Comfortable Temperature Change Reception &
Mood Board
Junit, Stillfried
Pendant Ceramic Lamp, NoaRazerStudio
Mono Furniture Collection by Greem Jeong
Bowling Stool I by Seungjin Yang
Roly-Poly Chair / Water, Faye Toogood
Bloomstone Dining Table I, Richmond Interiors
1. Stairs
2. Cafe bar
3. Resting area 4. Floatation pool
Stairs
6. Cold pool 7. Salt therapy room 8. Kneipp journey
Warm pool
Steam room
Bubble pool
Adaption pool
Toliet
Storage (for towels)
Bath
Male changing room
Female changing room
Stairs
Reception
Cafe bar
Bungaroosh
Marble
Reeded glass
Salt brick
Terrazzo tiles
Zellige tiles
Carbon Ceramics Materials
Cafe Bar, Floor 1
Warm Pool, Ground Floor
Elevation
Section
Kneipp Journey, Ground Floor
Star House
Converting a Water Tower into an Artist's Residence in Matadero Art Centre
Renovation Project
Year: 2021
Location : Matadero, Spain
Category : Residential
Water Tower
Entrance to Matadero Art Centre
Buildings of Matadero Art Centre
The project represents a call for reflection on the concepts of restoration and preservation, converting the water tower into the memory and record of a place and a moment.
The water tower is 25 metres high and rises above the entire arts centre, providing a good view.
Considering its unique structure and location, the project aims to create a live-work-collection space suitable for artists to live and exhibit.
The lower space was surrounded by small garden pavilions as well as functioned as a makeshift parking zone and a space for stock and support of artistic activities. Now it still can attract a lot of people to visit the tower.
Concept Diagram
All the planets revolve around the sun. It can attracts everyone.
Venus is also a symbol of wisdom in ancient myths. It can provide space for an artist's creativity.
Mercury is the planet with the largest temperature difference in the solar system. Just like kitchen ata a home.
Earth is fit for people and life.
Mars is the planet most similar to Earth. So it can provide Earth-like functions.
Jupiter the most massive planet in our solar system.
Saturn was discovered for its glowing asteroid belt. It can also provide a display space for a client's collection.
Uranus is the most mysterious planet in the solar system.
Neptune is the fourth largest planet in our solar system and has no defined solid surface.
Stairs to the viewing tower
"Woven Bridge With Dripping Water Series 3", 2022-2024
To create a series of ecological dialogues for students in Camberwell
Installation Project Year: 2023
Location : London, UK
Concept
This project aims to explore the quality that time conferred on space. The rainwater harvesting system in the installation provides a time frame for the project, drawing more people into an ecological dialogue between people, space and the environment in different time sequences.
Based on the initial model testing with a contrast of different materials, it focuses on the material language of five textiles - weaving, knitting, knotting, crocheting, and sewing were considered as a way of connecting material, time and space. There are some prototypes placed on the right.
Initial contrast tesing
Conceptual Sketch
A Rainwater Collector
Conceptual Models
Prototypes by main five approaches of textile and various linear materials
Sketch Model
Standing in the context of modern water pollution and the textile industry, the final realization is an experimental rain collector installation. The main structure is made up of a layer of woven wire and multiple waterproof fabrics. There are many gaps in the weave. These gaps in the space allow rain, sunlight, winds, leaves and shadows to pass through. The natural elements through the gaps reflect in the fabric and floor while atmospheric rain drips off the edges. The woven materials work with the environment to form the pattern of the leaky space, interacting with people and recording a period of temporal sequence.
Sketch model, Scale 1:300
A "Leaky" Space
At Night
In the sunlight, the woven patterns are reflected in the ground and fabric. As the wind blows, the pattern of the space would move with the sunlight and shadows.
In the rain, woven metal wires can help gather more rainwater. Combined with the sound of the raindrops, the collected rainwater will drip down the middle of the fabric into a bucket on the ground. It can also create an acoustic dialogue in the rain.
In the dark, the light at the end of the structure of the woven bridge will be illuminated. The bright space will be seen more in its structure - which may look like a canopy. It provides a space for people passing by to rest and relax.
An Ecological Dialogues
Sketch model, Scale 1:300
Model in the dark, Scale 1:100
In the Wind and Rain
Model in the wind, Scale 1:100
Model in the rain, Scale 1:100
Pilgrims Heaven
Extension of the St Pietro church - An Architectural competition organised by YAC (Young Architect Competition) in 2024
Architecture Project Year: 2024
Location: Tuscania, Italy
Category: Religious & Hospitality
Site Analysis
Scenery
There are very wonderful idyllic views around the church. In particular, the old town of Tuscania can be seen in the distance from the north-west of the church.
Natural Light
The church is situated on an elevated site with good natural light. As the sun changes, so does the range of sunlight.
Two Circulations
The yellow doors show the location of the six side gates in use. Then, two circulations can be identified that connect the car park to the church.
Concept
The goal of the project was to breathe new life into this ancient church while respecting its long historical background and unique location. In addition, the frescoes in the church crypt also inspired an attempt at hand-painted expression in this project.
Combining natural light and view of the old town, the project also echoes the once defensive function of the old church, located within its walls and surrounding it in different ambiences. Besides, the Pilgrims Heaven is not only open to pilgrims and tourists, but also welcome the local people.
