RAYMOND CHAU
PORTFOLIO OF DESIGN WORKS
BANK OF CHINA, HONG KONG
RAYMOND CHAU WWW.RAYMONDCHAU.NET
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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS 2013 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, PLANNING UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 2007
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PIHA, NEW ZEALAND
THE SETTINGS 1985
Born in Hong Kong, inspired by modern skyscrapers and historical artifacts of the “concrete forest�
1996
Moved to New Zealand with family, captivated by harmony between city, people and nature
1999
Immigrated to Canada. Diversity in city-forms motivated early-interest in built environment
2003
Studied urban planning at University of Waterloo, while travelling to various urban and rural municipalities in Ontario for co-op work experiences
2008
Worked as urban designer in Guangzhou, China, engaging in projects in numerous rapidly-growing cities and towns
2010
Pursued Master of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, USA, with international semesters in Barcelona and Buenos Aires
2013
Completed graduated study. Ready to inspire the World
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BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL STUDIO
THE WORKS ARCHITECTURE
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VELO-CITY
HARMONIZING PULSES OF THE SUBURBAN SYMPHONY
LOOPS FOR GROWTH
SCHOOL + URBAN FARMING AT VILLA 31
GRAN GIGANTE, PEQUEÑO GIGANTE CARVING POSITIVE SPACE MOIRÉ DWELLING
MUSEUM OF GIANTS AT BARCELONA
BRIDGING HISTORY, MODERNITY AND THE CITY
WEAVING VIEWS AND LIVING SPACES
SHADOW CASCADE
CRAFTING A TERRAIN OF INFINITE SHADES
(UN)FOLDED PROGRESSION
FIELD OF SHIFTING WIND AND SHADOWS
URBANISM
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KUNMING XISHAN URBAN PARK RONGHUI PENINSULA
ARTIST VILLAGE NODE DESIGN
MASTERPLAN AND RIVERFRONT LANDSCAPE STRATEGY
WHITE SWAN ESTUARY UD CINEMA CITY AND SHIPYARD HERITAGE PARK NODES DESIGN EXPLORATIONS
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SOUTH AMERICAN TRAVELOGUE INTROSPECTION
TRACING THE CURVES BY LE CORBUSIER & NIEMEYER
MANNEQUIN OF COLLECTIVE ACTION & ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTION
DOUBLE OR NOTHING
STICKWORKS WITH PATRICK DOUGHERTY
SKETCHES FIGURE DRAWINGS PAINTINGS
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SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE OF THE LANDSCAPE FROM THE MOVING TRAIN
PROGRAMMATIC PULSES
A symphony of uses is to be situated between different modes of transportation to motivate a restful, productive and meaningful experience for transit commuters
FLUCTUATION OF PROGRAMS
PROGRAM SPEED SPECTRUM
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INFLUENCING PERCEPTION OF VELOCITY
Program and circulatory spaces undergo expansion and contraction to encourage users to decelerate and be captivated by specific moments of the landscape
(HIGH VELOCITY X HIGH PROXIMITY)
50 MPH
OBSERVER ON METRO TRAIN (DECREASING VELOCITY X INCREASING PROXIMITY)
20 TO 0 MPH
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OBSERVER ON AUTOMOBILE
SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE | UNDULATION | FLUIDITY
SPATIAL CONCEPT
MOTION & BLUR | LANDSCAPE
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FORMALIZING THE CONCEPT FORMAL & STRUCTURAL STUDIES
v1. Inverse V-shaped Support
v2. V-shaped support
v3. 3-dimensional integrated support
v4. Arch support with lateral bracing
1/8” = 1’ PHYSICAL MODEL OF PROGRAMMATIC UNIT
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SITE STRATEGY & SHIFTING LANDSCAPE PERCEPTION
1:1500 STUDY MODEL
HARMONIZING THE PULSES ON A SITE SCALE 1:750 STUDY MODEL
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EAST ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
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AN EVOLVING INFRASTRUCTURE
2020 SHOPPING + RIVERSIDE PARK
2025 RECREATIONAL EXPANSION
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BIRD’S EYE VIEW FROM THE SOUTH
CONVENIENT
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1 PHARMACY
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2 FOODCOURT 13 17
4 RETAIL CLUSTER 5 SUPERMARKET
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6 BANK
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SHOES-OFF
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WALK-IN CINEMA
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RESTAURANT
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14 FITNESS CENTER 3
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15 ROOM OF STILLNESS 16 TERRACED LANDSCAPE
PARK
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PAST-TIME 8
WAIT ZONE / WIFI AREA
COMMUNITY 11
DAYCARE
TRANSPORTATION
2030 MAXIMUM SITE OCCUPATION
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METRO PLATFORM
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BUS TERMINAL
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BIKE CENTER
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BRT STATION
2060 GREENIFICATION & NORTH-SOUTH EXTENSION 18
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FIRST LEVEL PARKING FITNESS CENTER SPA & WELLNESS RIVERSIDE PLOTS RESTAURANT BIKE CENTER DAYCARE CONVENIENCE STORE BUS TERMINAL 9
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SECOND LEVEL PLAN
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COMMUNITY GARDEN SUPERMARKET CLOTHING RECREATIONAL TRACKS METROLINK PLATFORM
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THIRD LEVEL PLAN
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SUPERMARKET BANK WAIT ZONE / WIFI EXHIBITION AREA
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION OF UNIT A-A
ENTRY INTO PARKING
TRANSVERSE SECTION B-B
RECREATIONAL TRACKS ON THE 2ND LEVEL
WAIT ZONE + 88 FT
RETAIL + 67 FT RECREATIONAL TRACKS + 53 FT
P1 ENTRY RESTAURANT + 36 FT
SPA + 18 FT RIVERSIDE PLOTS + 8 FT RIVERBED + 0 FT
SHOPPING AND VIEWS AS PART OF THE TRANSIT EXPERIENCE
VISUAL EXTENSION OF THE SPA INTO THE LANDSCAPE
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LOOPS FOR GROWTH SCHOOL
FARMING + URBAN at VILLA 31 BUENOS AIRES
M.ARCH BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL STUDIO (Individual) PROGRAM
Elementary School & Urban Farm
LOCATION
Villa 31 Shantytown, Buenos Aires (179 acres)
DATE
Fall 2012
FARM IN THE SKY
TOP-DOWN INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK (COVERAGE TO EDUCATION AND FOOD)
LINK & ENRICH COMMUNAL CULTURAL & SOCIAL VENUES
As a way to bring healthy eating into the haphazard living conditions and increase self-sustainability of the community, the Masterplan calls for four urban farm loops of distinctive productive functions covering all quadrants of the Villa 31 shantytown at the central district of the city. It is envisioned as a unifying, social infrastructure that infiltrates from above, linking every living unit to the “healthy network” and education venues. The elementary school is situated at the intersection of the four loops, where education extends beyond the classrooms and into the growing plots. Classrooms and facilities are defined by adjustable brise-soleil elements that are plugged into the permanent infrastructure as necessary. Located at the locus of the community, the site also serves as a central meeting ground for the whole community, where their spirit to share and grow are celebrated by the energetic structural forms of the infrastructure.
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A. LARGE OPEN SPACE
I. FARM + PARK
II. PARK SHADING
III. CLASSROOM + THEATER
CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM
4-LOOP MASTERPLAN
SECTIONAL CONDITIONS
III. PUBLIC ACCESS + PLAZA + OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
C. ROOFTOP
B. SMALL OPEN SPACE
II. CLASSROOM + COMMUNAL AREA
I. BRIDGE BETWEEN ROOFTOPS
II. HOME ACCESS
D. INFRASTRUCTURE
I. LINEAR HIGHWAY PARK + EDIBLE WALL I. STREET SHADING
II. LINEAR HIGHWAY PARK + CLASSROOM
III. CLASSROOM + “MUSH”ROOM + MULTI-TIER FARM
CONCEPTUAL SKETCH OF INTERVENTION
CONCEPT SECTION OF SCHOOL
v.1 Connection of 4 Loops Interior extension to Farm Loops North Facing
v.2 Linearity Dialogue with highway and supports
v.3A Into the sun Terrace system Multiple Entries
v.3B North-facing courtyard Double-sided entry Centralized service cluster
SITE PLAN
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CONCEPT
4 LOOPS
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
VERTICAL CIRCULATION (CREATING ONE ENDLESS LOOP)
LANDSCAPE AND APPROACHES
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1. AUDITORIUM 2. MULTIPURPOSE COURTYARD 3. LIBRARY 4. MULTIMEDIA ROOM 5. MECHANICAL ROOM 6. COMPOST FACILITY 7. HARVEST AREA
8. DISHWASHING STATION & STORAGE 9. KITCHEN 10. CAFE 11. MEETING ROOM 12. OFFICES 13. STAFF ROOM 14. OPEN-AIR MARKET
STRUCTURE
FOUR “LOOP” FLOORSLABS
SUPERSTRUCTURE SUPPORTED BY REINFORCED-CONCRETE ARCHES
ARCHES DOUBLES AS VERTICAL CIRCULATION
PROGRAM SPACES DEFINED BY VERTICAL LOUVERS
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1. CLASSROOM 2. “MUSH”ROOM 3. CHICKEN FARM 4. PLANTING TERRACE
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SECTION B-B
SECTION C-C
LONGITUDINAL SECTION A-A
ON HERB LOOP OVER LOOKING THE AUDITORIUM
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SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
WALL SECTION
ASSEMBLY OF CLASSROOM PODS
CLASSROOM ON VEGETABLE LOOP
MULTIPURPOSE COURTYARD AS FARM PLOTS AND COMMUNAL SPACE
INITIAL STUDY MODEL OF PERSPECTIVAL TUBES AND INTERFACE WITH EXISTING FACADE
CONCEPTUAL COLLAGE OF MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
GRAN GIGANTE, PEQUEﾃ前 GIGANTE
MUSEUM OF GIANTS, EL BARRI GOTIC, BARCELONA
M.ARCH BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL STUDIO (Individual) PROGRAM
Museum of Giants
LOCATION
El Barrio Gotic (0.31 acres)
DATE
Summer 2012
The Giant Parade is a popular annual Spanish festival, during which giants of all sizes dance around the alley ways and plazas of the city. A museum dedicated for this festival is proposed in the Gothic quarters, in which the different scales of the alley ways, the balconies, as well as the vegetation allow the giants to be perceived in multiple proximity, perspectives and levels of disguise. The design intent manifest the multiplicity in perception of the giants into the museum experience, while providing physical integration with Placa del Duc de Medinacelli and visual reference to the Mediterranean Sea.
COMPREESION AND EXPANSION OF SPACE IN EL BARRIO GOTIC
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STUDY MODEL DEVELOPMENT
SITE’S DIRECT FRONTAGE TO PLACA DEL DUC DE MEDINACELLI AND MEDITERRANEAN SEA
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The Geometry of the Pre-fabricated Concrete Tube enables a forced-perspectival experience for the users, as well as entry of view and internal circulation
The museum accentuates the visitor’s perception of the giants through its exhibition galleries that are in the forms of forced-perspectival channels. The seven skewed concrete channels can be fabricated off-site and connected to each other on the site. The stability of this superstructure is strengthened by the reinforced party wall and existing facade. A continuous circulatory loop meanders through all the channels at two different levels, creating the firsts and rooftop-levels exhibition spaces. The lobby, educational area and cafe are situated under the concrete channels, which create a dynamic and weighty atmosphere. These spaces open up to the interior courtyard that act as the outdoor activity area and preparatory area for the parade. Two simple cuts in the existing facade allows integration between the courtyard and the public plaza, as well as to provide visual clue to the new intervention within the historic walls.
1:200 PHYSICAL MODEL OF PROPOSED INTERVENTION
V.2 VISUAL REFERENCE TO PLAZA AND SEA LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION
V.3 INTERFACE WITH EXISTING FACADE TWO-TIERED EXHIBITION SPACE
V.4 LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSAL CIRCULATION OPEN GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SOUTH ELEVATION
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
VIEW OF COURTYARD FROM FIRST FLOOR VERTICAL GALLERY
MEANDERING BETWEEN THE 2ND FLOOR SHADED AND UNSHADED SPACES
TRANSVERSE SECTION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
FIRST FLOOR LOBBY UNDER THE CONCRETE TUBES
EXHIBITION GALLERY OFFERS MULTIPERSPECTIVAL EXPERIENCES OF THE GIANTS
ENTRY COURTYARD CONNECTS SEAMLESSLY WITH THE PLAZA
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CARVING POSITIVE SPACE
BRIDGING HISTORY, MODERNITY AND THE CITY M.ARCH 2nd YEAR OPTIONS STUDIO (Individual) PROGRAM
Adaptive Reuse of New Masonic Temple as Architectural Museum & IKEA (250,000 S.F.)
LOCATION
Grand Center, St. Louis, MO (3.2 acres)
DATE
Spring 2012
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ENTRY OF VIEWS
The project entails the adaptive reuse of the New Masonic Temple as a site of marriage between an architectural museum and IKEA. Carving is used as a powerful method to bring light and specific vistas into the building of tremendous mass and solidity, while creating new setback for dialogue between the two uses. At the same time, the method imposes great challenge as it requires surgical precision in order to respect the building’s dense structural grid. The different carving of views across all levels of the building creates swings of extreme extroversion and introversion that guides visitors as they meander between the two uses of the building. The entry of the city’s view further enrich the museum/shopping experience, as the cross-examination between historic artifacts and modern ready-to-assemble furniture is complimented by the visual reminders of the St. Louis as a hyper-modern historic city.
VOIDS & CIRCULATION STUDY
PROGRAM LAYOUT STUDY
1/32” = 1’ CONCEPT MODEL
STRUCTURAL INTERVENTION STUDY
1/16” =1’ STUDY MODEL
TRANSVERSE SECTION A-A
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
TRANSVERSE SECTION B-B
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1. EXHIBITION 2. IKEA SHOWROOMS
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1ST FLOOR
1. MUSEUM LOBBY 2. MUSEUM OFFICES 3. COAT CHECK
4. IKEA SMALL-ITEMS PICKUP 5. EXHIBITION 6. PROMENADE LOOKOUT
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1. SKY LOBBY 2. EXHIBITION 3. PLAYPLACE 4. IKEA CHILDREN SECTION
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1. EXHIBITION 2. RESTING AREA 3. OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COURTYARD 4. IKEA SHOWROOMS
5TH FLOOR
1. SKY LOBBY 2. EXHIBITION 3. PLAYPLACE 4. IKEA CHILDREN SECTION
UNFOLDED CIRCULATORY ROUTE
1/8” = 1’ PHYSICAL MODEL
VOID SPACE CONNECTS THE LOBBY WITH PROGRAM SPACES ABOVE
2ND FLOOR EXHIBITION SPACE & VISUAL CONNECTION TO THE CITY
DETAIL OF METAL MESH-TO-FLOOR CONNECTION
3RD FLOOR EXHIBITION SPACE AND VISUAL CONNECTION TO IKEA
DETAILED WALL SECTION
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DWELLING
WEAVING VIEWS & LIVING SPACE M.ARCH 2nd YEAR CORE STUDIO (Individual) PROGRAM Urban Housing (31,400 GFA) LOCATION
University City, St. Louis, MO
DATE
Fall 2011
SITE PLAN
Situated at the transition between the Delmar commercial area and suburban residential area, the housing site is at the crossroad between the competing forces between the juxtaposing realities. The composition of the housing block is much like four carefullycomposed MoirĂŠ patterns layered on the sloping terrain, interfering with these artificial and natural forces at different elevations of the site. This allows desirable forces of natural views and pedestrian movements to flow into the site, while blocking out urban noises and the unforgiving afternoon sun. The housing block is made up of a combination of live-work, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units suitable for the neighborhood demographic, all united by a central courtyard and open balconies formed by the interstitual spaces between the specifically-slewed units.
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1/8” = 1’ PHYSICAL MODEL
MASSING STUDIES
NORTH ELEVATION
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
FILTERING OF TERRITORIAL CONDITIONS
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1ST FLOOR PLAN
VIEW OF COURTYARD FROM 2ND FLOOR BALCONY
2ND FLOOR PLAN
3RD FLOOR 2-BEDROOM UNIT
3RD FLOOR PLAN
VIEW TOWARDS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FROM 4TH FLOOR BALCONY
ONE-BEDROOM UNIT
TWO-BEDROOM UNIT
LIVE-WORK UNIT
710 S.F.
1185 S.F.
ONE BEDROOM WITH STREETFRONT RETAIL 1160 S.F.
1/8”=1’ PHYSICAL MODEL
VIEW OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FROM 4TH FLOOR UNIT
NORTHEAST ENTRY INTO COURTYARD
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3-DIMENSIONAL DRAWING OF THE CACTUS SKELETON
SHADOW CASCADE
CRAFTING A TERRAIN OF INFINITE SHADES M.ARCH 1st YEAR CORE STUDIO (INDIVIDUAL) PROGRAM
I-Care Research Center (20,000S.F.)
LOCATION
North Mountain Park, Phoenix, AZ
DATE
Spring, 2011
The beautiful North Mountain Park enjoys magnificent washes of lights and shadows across the day, which is the critical element to capture in the design of the research center. The structural integrity of the cactus skeleton and its interaction with light and shadow were translated into the formal strategies of the building. Similar to its faceted and layered geometry, the various programs of the center cascade down the valley with great delicacy, speaking closely to the site’s topography and intimately linked with the park’s trail network. The spirit of the cactus operates also in the structural logic and the envelope of the building to provide exacting washes of sunlight and shadows into the working environment.
PHOTOGRAPH OF CACTUS SKELETON
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DOCUMENTATION OF SUN PATHS
COLLAGE OF ASPECTS OVER TIME
SITE PLAN
SHADING & COMFORT ZONES
GEOMETRY OPERATING IN MACRO- AND MICRO-SCALE SYSTEMS
FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
1/16”=1’ PHYSICAL MODEL
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
1/16”=1’ PHYSICAL MODEL
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STRUCTURE & ENCLOSURE
1/4”=1’ STUDY MODEL
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1/8”=1’ STUDY MODEL
1/4”=1’ STUDY MODEL
1/4”=1’ STUDY MODEL OF LABORATORY
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(UN)FOLDED PROGRESSION
FIELD OF SHIFTING WIND AND SHADOWS
M.ARCH 1st YEAR CORE STUDIO (Individual) PROGRAM
Community Children Park (0.5 Acre)
LOCATION
Demun, St. Louis, MO
DATE
Fall 2010
1/4” = 1’ PHYSICAL MODEL
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The project is initiated with a study of material manipulation and organization, in which a series of two-dimensional frames are skewed and folded with shifting obliqueness. This study resulted in an interconnecting progression of structures and fins, which allows varying levels of light and wind into its interior. The system is then unfolded and integrated into the landscape of Demun Park with great sensitivity to the site’s terrain and the surrounding urban context. The porosity and obliqueness of the structure and fins are carefully calibrated to respond to the movement of wind and shadow across the site, creating sheltered and elevated spaces that interacts with the environment in various degrees. They protect children from the extreme weather in St. Louis, or at times elevate them proudly to catch the wind as if standing on airplane wings. SYSTEM DRAWING OF FOLDED PROGRESSION
PHYSICAL MODEL OF FOLDED PROGRESSION
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INTERIOR VIEW OF THE FOLDED PROGRESSION
THE UNFOLDED FRAMES THAT FORMS THE PARK’S NEW TERRAIN
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DRAWINGS OF UNFOLDED SYSTEM ON SITE
WIND ANALYSIS & SITE STRATEGY
SKETCH OF SITE INTERVENTION
PHYSICAL MODEL OF FOLDED PROGRESSION
SYSTEM UNFOLDED IN DEMUN PARK
Initially, the client intends the site to be developed as an exhibition ground for the flower festival hosted annually in Kunming. The location is ideal with regards to its landscape, as it is nestled between the Xishan mountain and Dian Lake. However, in order to distinguish the site from the many tourist attractions around the lake, we have incorporated strong creative art programs into the design of the urban park.
KUNMING XISHAN URBAN PARK
ARTIST VILLAGE NODE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL WORK (EDAW/AECOM Guangzhou UD Team) PROGRAM
Revitalization of Rural Village into Tourist Destination (14.1 ha.)
LOCATION
Xishan, Kunming, China
DURATION
Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
MY ROLE
Overall concept development, tourism strategy, village node design, art exhibition centre concept design
Central to the site is the Baicao village, which the government plans to relocate for the establishment of tourist programs. Instead of demolition we intend to preserse most historically-significant buildings on site and infill with commercial uses to attract economic activities. It is to be an artist village with studios and “art farms� that showcase Yunnan arts and crafts. Aside from historic preservation, the design also has a strong focus on defining open spaces that take advantage of views to the mountain, the flower fields and Dian Lake. A design concept is proposed for the art exhibition centre adjacent to the artist village. The concept aims to blend into the natural landscape of the flower field, and at the same time create an iconic landmark visible from the lakeside highway.
CONCEPT DIAGRAM
LANDSCAPE FRAMEWORK
Lakeview Luxury Resort
Forest Bath
Mountain Discovery
SCENIC ROUTE HIERARCHY
Flower Expo
Corporate Resort
Art Village
Dian Lake GENERAL PROGRAM DEFINITION
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STRUCTURE
CIRCULATION LANDSCAPE FESTIVAL WALK VILLAGE COMMERCIAL SPINE SECONDARY LOOP TERTIARY NODE ART WALK
OPEN SPACE HIERARCHY
Hardscape TRANSITORY SPACE ACTIVE PLAZAS COMMERCIAL COURTYARDS INTERNAL COURTYARDS
Softscape LARGE EVENT SPACE ICONIC FLOWER FIELD NATURAL BUFFER COMMUNITY GREEN
THE ARTIST FESTIVAL PLAZA AS A 24-HOUR VENUE FOR CULTURAL EVENTS
ARTIST VILLAGE NODE PLAN
1. Temple 2. Artist Festival Plaza 3. Entry Plaza 4. Art Valley 5. Art Studios and Small Galleries 6. F&B and Bar Street 7. Tourist Centre 8. Park Maintenance and Retail 9. Parkside Commercial 10. Art Theatre
11. Open-air Performance Park and Outdoor Cinema 12. Main Commercial District and Art Hotel 13. Art & Craft Stores 14. Art Studios and Small Galleries 15. Art Farm 16. Community Garden 17. Village Relocation Residences 18. Hotel Cluster 19. Pottery Plaza 20. Outdoor Restaurant and Street Art Platforms
21. Farm-Field Landscape Walk 22. Flower EXPO 23. Art Gallery 24. Food shops 25. Children Playground 26. Food shops 27. Wetland Scenic Tower 28. Treatment Wetland 29. Centralized Parking 30. Village Lookout
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ART EXHIBITION CENTRE AND THE BIG EVENT LAWN
ART EXHIBITION CENTRE SECTION
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ROOFTOP VIEW
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RONGHUI PENINSULA MASTERPLAN & RIVERFRONT LANDSCAPE STRATEGY PROFESSIONAL WORK (EDAW/AECOM Guangzhou UD Team) PROGRAM
Riverside Mixed-Use Node (1.81 sq.km)
LOCATION
Chongqing, China
DURATION
Apr - Aug 2009
MY ROLE Land use revision, masterplan production, skyline development, urban sections, waterfront character Guanyin Bridge
Chongqing Station
Jiulongpo
Chaotianmen
CQ City Centre
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At the time of the project, the site was already undergoing development into a high rise residential neighborhood by a local developer. Recognizing its potential as a new southern TOD hub for the city, the local government demanded greater intensity of commercial uses on the site. EDAW was appointed to reconfigure the site’s land use, as well as to develop a design strategy for the waterfront area that would make it a focal piece for the commercial hub.
The site’s land use was revised to articulate the central commercial corridor as well as the transit and scenic functions of the inner and outer ring roads. New height restrictions were set in response to the dramatic terrain to create a dynamic skyline and to maximize the view opportunities into and out from the site. The determination of architectural styles helps strengthen the district’s image as a regional commercial node, while the character of an active waterfront is accentuated by the valley park and activity platforms that draw people to the water.
LAND USE REVISION DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
PROPOSED LAND USE CHART ZONING COMMERCIAL
PUBLIC FACILITIES
GREENSPACE
CIRCULATION ROAD HIERARCHY
INTERNAL AND PEDESTRIAN LINKAGES
TRANSIT SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT INTENSITY F.A.R. CONTROL
BUILDING HEIGHT CONTROL
IMPLEMENTATION CHARACTER DISTRICTS
PHASING
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PROPOSED LAND USE
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HORIZONTAL ENVELOPES VS. VERTICAL ACCENTUATION
VIEWS OF BUILDINGS AND GREENSPACES
THE 3-LAYERED SKYLINE 1. Waterfront layer: Massing focused on east and west ends to emphasize the central 150m focal building 2. Inner-ring layer: Allocate towers appropriately to enable view corridors to penetrate deep into the peninsula 3. Central hill side layer: Allow varying topography to create dynamic skyline envelope
ARTIST IMPRESSION OF PROPOSED MASTERPLAN
VALLEY PARK
RONGHUI PLAZA AND OUTLOOK PLATFORM
WATERFRONT SECTIONAL CONDITIONS
1 HILL-TOP COMMUNITY HILL-SIDE PARK RONGHUI RESIDENTIAL PHASE 5 WATERFRONT COMMUNITY COMMUNITY GARDEN / LANDSCAPE LAKE WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL STREET RECREATIONAL PATHWAYS
2 HILL-TOP PARK RONGHUI COLLEGE WATERFRONT COMMERCE PLAZA
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VALLEY PARK “GOLD COAST” PLAZA LANDMARK BRIDGE 185 ELEVATION ACTIVITY PLATFORM 180 ELEVATION GREEN PLAZA
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PROFESSIONAL WORK (EDAW/AECOM GUANGZHOU UD Team in collaboration with Guangzhou Planning Institute) New town with adaptive reuse of industrial and PROGRAM historic sites (35.14 sq.km.) LOCATION Deteriorated industrial district south of old-town Guangzhou DURATION
APR - JUN 2008
MY ROLE
Site analysis, waterfront tourism strategy, Cinema City and Shipyard Heritage Park design
Due to its prominent location between Guangzhou and Foshan and its decline in recent decades, the local government initiated the competition to spark new ideas for redevelopment of the site. Areas such as transportation infrastrcture, site assets and environmental conditions were analyzed, leading to the formulation of the urban design framework. Essential to this framework is the riverfront tourism corridor, which links four districts each with their own heritage and commercial attractions. Tourism nodes are connected by numerous transit mode, promoting an integrated and sustainable tourism system.
URBAN DESIGN OF THE 3RD PLACE WINNER OF THE BAI E TAN UD COMPETITION
WHITE SWAN ESTUARY Wholesale Market Corridor
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TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS
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Media City and Ports
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HISTORIC DOCKLANDS AGRICULTURAL MARKETS AQUACULTURAL MARKETS DIGITAL MARKETS
ANALYSIS OF SITE ASSETS
CONCEPT OF RIVERFRONT TOURISM CORRIDOR
Guangzhou Bay Hotel
Railroad Museum Shamian Heritage Area Bai E Tan Promenade
Xinyi Club / German Church
Fisherman’s Wharf
Creative Industry Island Creative Island Taikoo Cultural Centre
Bridge Park
Xpress Water Taxi
Tourist Ferry
Cinema
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Cinema City and Shipyard Museum
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Waterfront Commercial Centre
PROPOSED TOURISM NODES AND LINKAGES FOR THE WATERFRONT AREA (PRESENTED ON 1:2000 SITE MODEL)
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Guragfo Ferry
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Cannon Island
Light Tower
Star Boulevard
Retail
Festive Plaza Arrival
Retail
Mixed-use Towers
Cinema City
Shipyard Museum Green Corridor Linkage
The site is unique in its industrial character and stunning vistas. The design is developed with an intention to preserve and articulate these existing textures and features.
STRUCTURE
NODE DESIGN OF
CINEMA CITY & SHIPYARD HERITAGE PARK Pedestrian Links
The Cinema City and Shipyard Museum is one of the four tourism nodes on the riverfront tourism corridor. As the site is currently an old industrial shipyard, the design aims to accentuate this character by the adaptive reuse of warehouse buildings for the shipyard museum and retail structures. Local Industrial material would be used for the construction of plaza spaces and park structures.
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Bike Trails
An essential program on site is the Cinema-City complex, which is also connected to the tourism route via light rail. This structure establishes its prominence through its futuristic architectural style that juxtaposes with the other industrial style buildings on site. It is to be the icon for the node, welcoming international guests during film festivals and large cultural events.
GREEN TRANSPORT CIRCULATION
Active Plaza Recreation Lawn
Natural Green
OPEN SPACE SYSTEM
Visitor Centre Luminous Sculpture
Mixed-use Towers Independent and Hotels Local Cinema
Star Boulevard
Festival Plaza
Cinema-City and LRT Station
Interactive Water Plaza
Green Pedestrian linkage to Industrial Park
Festival Plaza
Canon Island
Waterfront Retail
Shipyard Museum
Visitor Drop-off
NODE PLAN FOR THE CINEMA CITY AND SHIPYARD HERITAGE PARK
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EARLY DESIGN SKETCH
1:1000 NODE MODEL
The juxtaposition of heritage and futuristic elements creates an explorative environment for tourists and a meaningful backdrop for film festival guests (Artist’s Impression)
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TYPICAL WATERFRONT SECTION OF NODE
SOUTH AMERICA TRAVELOGUE TRACING THE CURVES BY LE CORBUSIER & OSCAR NIEMEYER HISTORICAL STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH AMERICA (INDIVIDUAL) FALL 2012 Inspired by the Le Corbusier’s architectural influence in South America and the expressive curves in Niemeyer’s work, a historical study was performed to trace the development of their architectural language over time. The observations and analysis are documented through sketches, diagrams and writing in a linear, comparative format. During his visit to South America, Le Corbusier was stimulated by the flowing terrain, leading him to reimagine ‘erotic’ plans of Rio and Algiers. Furthermore, it affirmed his action to move away from his purist approach to embrace the power of the figurative curves in his exploration of objets à reaction poétique. Despite full force in the development in figurative art, Le Corbusier remained selective and surgical in his usage of curves in his architecture, in comparison with Niemeyer. He exercised this approach with great discretion. His continued usage of the orthogonal grid, due to site geometry, geographical context, limited the opportunities where the curves can be fully liberated as in his artworks. Being born into an environment with intense sensuality in its landscape and people, Niemeyer embraced the curvilinear language to the fullest extent. Despite the rationality and efficiency embedded in Le Corbusier’s 5 points of architecture, Niemeyer found it limiting in its ability to respond to the geographic beauty that he felt most endeared to. This gave rise to Free-form modernism, as he continually revised and inverted the rules of the modernist system to his advantage. In contrary to the European model that separates function and aesthetics, Niemeyer saw aesthetic as one of the most important functions of architecture - “When a form creates beauty, it becomes functional and thus fundamental in architecture”
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INTROSPECTION MANNEQUIN OF COLLECTIVE ACTION & ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTION MONTE CARLO SEMINAR: DRAWING THE BODY, IMAGINING THE CITY (GROUP WORK WITH LAURA WANG) SPRING 2013 The mannequin was designed to be manipulated. In the process of interaction, it trigger reading of the internal responses in the participants and draw connection between their body and the city. The formation of the mannequin was appropriately inspired by both the concept of Qi and the study of artist Lygia Clarke’s works, which fosters introspection in its viewers of their bodily responses and perception of the societal and political forces.
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LYGIA CLARK’S BABA ANTROPOFÁGICA
THE MAPPING OF QI
The wellness of the human body is based on the internal flow of energy called Qi. It is delivered by 14 meridians in the body and their flow can be stimulated by specific pressure points along them. The mapping and study of Qi can be understood as a way to make visible the metaphysical responses of the body as triggered by physical contact with the environment. This runs parallel with the intent of Clark’s artworks, which was to make evident to her participants their internal bodily responses to their immediate surroundings. By allowing participants to sense her organic objects and manipulated environments, Clark pushes them to rediscover their inner emotions, as well as their roles in the city. Much like the activation of Qi through pressure points, Clark’s tangible work achieves similar therapeutic effects through isolation and precision. They isolate and stimulate a specific sense of the participants to heighten their awareness of the most intangible and intimate qualities within the body. FORMATION OF THE MANNEQUIN BASED ON CONCEPT OF QI
The formation of the Mannequin by pressure points and meridians is reflective of Clark’s intent to activate the metaphysical through the physical. They are represented by everyday materials of plastic beads, cotton strings and strengthened by plastic straws. The body takes shape only when tensioned from multiple directions, requiring collective participation for its activation. After soaking the body in bubble solution, soap membrane is formed between the networks like skin. As the network is stretched and pulled with varying vectors of forces, the skin of the body deforms and reflects the surrounding with constantly adjusting apertures and acuteness. This fosters a constant assessment by the participants between their individual actions, the collective effect and the projection of the environment by the dancing body.
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DOUBLE OR NOTHING STICKWORK WITH PATRICK DOUGHERTY MASTERCLASS IN ART & ARCHITECTURE (GROUP OF 12 STUDENTS WITH PATRICK DOUGHERTY) PROGRAM
Iconic Twin Pavilion for the community
LOCATION
Washington University in St. Louis, MO
DURATION
Fall 2011
MY ROLE
Site Analysis, Brainstorming, Precedent Research, Material Collection, Construction
Stickwork artist Patrick Dougherty visited Washington University of St. Louis in fall 2001 to construct his internationally renowned artwork made of material gathered from nature. I was one of the twelve students assisting him with all aspects of the project, including site selection, idea generation, precedent analysis, material collection and construction. The construction took three full weeks and involved different techniques of weaving branches of various scales between a series of key branches that are anchored to the ground. The two pavilion act in unity to draw attention from the many pedestrians, cyclists and driver who pass by the site everyday. They exhibit fantastic dual qualities of openness and protection, organicity and artificiality, as well as an energetic playfulness, which attract people to approach and interact with the expressive structures.
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SKETCHES CLOCKWISE FROM TOP-LEFT: University of Brasilia, Brazil Town of Ouro Preto, Brazil Presidential Palace, Brasilia, Brazil Caraffa Fine Art Museum, Cordoba, Argentina Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, Portugal View from Edificio Martinelli, Sao Paolo, Brazil
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FIGURE DRAWINGS FIGURE DRAWING 1 (DEC 2007) CHARCOAL
FIGURE DRAWING 2 (FEB 2008) GRAPHITE PENCIL
FACE SKETCH (MAR 2008) GRAPHITE PENCIL
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PAINTINGS
WALL PAINTING FOR THE FUTURE CITY (2004) 130CM H X 85CM W X 15CM D ACRYLIC PAINT AND PASTEL ON PLYWOOD
WOMAN IN ACRYLIC (FEB 2005) 100CM H X 62CM W ACRYLIC ON PLYWOOD
COMPLEMENTARY COLOR EXERCISE (MAR 2005) 40CM L X 32CM W ACRYLIC ON PLYWOOD
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OBJECTIVE To offer fresh capabilities in architecture, urban design and planning to a high-energy, collaborative design team, instilling formal vivacity, social awareness and environmental soundness into each design endeavors.
EDUCATION 2010 to 2013
Master of Architecture Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri (3.89 Cumulative GPA) Mentorship Experience Teaching Assistant for 2nd Semester Core studio
2012-2013
2003 to 2007 Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Honors Planning Co-op Program Specialization in Urban Design and Land Development University of Waterloo Waterloo, Canada Teaching Assistant for 2nd Year Urban Design Studio
2007
WORK EXPERIENCE Urban Designer EDAW / AECOM Guangzhou, China
Apr 2008 to Jun 2010
Environmental Analyst Transport Canada, Environmental Programs Ottawa, Canada
Student Planner City of Ottawa Planning and Infrastructure Approvals Ottawa, Canada
Apr 2007 to Aug 2007
Public Works Assistant County of Dufferin Waste Management Division Orangeville, Ontario
Student Planner Sep 2006 to Dec 2006 Toronto Transit Commission, Service Planning Toronto, Canada
Jan 2006 to Apr 2006
May 2005 to Aug 2005
Collection Operations Student May 2004 to Aug 2004 City of Ottawa Solid Waste Services Division Ottawa, Ontario
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS Frederick Widmann Prize for the top architectural student of Washington University in St. Louis
2013
Degree Project Award, Spring 2013
2013
Projects selected for exceptional student works in Sam Fox School Approach Publication and NAAB Accreditation
2010-2012
University of Waterloo Co-op Work Report Award: Didsbury-Campeau UD Concept Plan
2007
City of Toronto Nathan Phillips Square International Student Design Competition, 2nd Place
2007
SAN PEDRO GONZALEZ TELMO CHURCH, BUENOS AIRES
THANK YOU.