PORTFOLIO FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Selected Works 2021-2023

Application for MSc Architectural and Urban Design

Ruijie Wang UUN：s2679009

Tel: +86 13808932620 Email: wrj1135144850@163.com

CV

Ruijie Wang

AWARDS

DOB: 22/02/2000

Second-class Scholarship, University of Jinan(Top 10%)

Oct.2023

Second-class Scholarship, University of Jinan(Top 10%)

Oct.2022

First-class Scholarship, University of Jinan (Top 5%)

Oct.2021

Excellent Student, University of Jinan

Oct.2021

Gender: Female City: Dongying, Shandong Tel: {+86}13808932620 Email: wrj1135144850@163.com

EDUCATION University of Jinan School of Civil Engineering and Architecture Major: Architecture Average Mark: 90.35/100 GPA：4.5/5.0 Ranking: Top 5 of 79 in the Department

Sep.2019-Jun.2024

WORK EXPERIENCE Dongying Architectural Design Research Institute --assistant designer

Jul.1-Oct.15,2023

Conceptual design, preliminary design, construction drawing design, construction coordination, project presentation, research on specific topics, and event planning.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

COMPETITION National Green Building Design Competiton Excellent Award

Jun.2023

WORLD HABITAT Architectural &Environment Design(2022-2023) Student Award Gold Award

May 2023

Shengyuan Cup 2022 Construction Design Competition with University Students in Shandong Province Third prize Outstanding Design Award

Sep.2022

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY

Workshop: Anti-Waste Colonialism Academic Individual Work Model Making and Visual Presentation This workshop aims to reassess the value of waste by creating unique art installations through recycling and repurposing discarded materials, thereby echoing a resistance against garbage colonialism.

Dec.2023

Research: Smart community design in the context of the Internet of Things era - the path to the realisation of new elderly care model Participated in subject research, coordinated human and material resources, consulted and integrated information, and assisted other members in investigations and research.

Nov.2021-May 2022

Research on function and operation mode of intelligent community based on elderly care problem Responsible for data collection, participating in project research and assisting other members with research.

Nov.2020-May 2021

Revitalization of Shared Spaces in Campus Responsible for writing the programme, leading the research, collecting the data, designing and organising the whole programme and distributing the work across the team.

Nov.2019-May 2020

Social Practice --Epidemic Prevention Volunteer Temperature measurement, transport evacuation, material support Honor: Excellent Student of Social Practice of University of Jinan, First Prize of the Social Practice Report Team of University of Jinan

SKILLS & INTERESTS Social Practice Language Mandarin Chinese (Native), English (Proficient) Skills Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, Illustrator, V-Ray, CAD, Indesign, Pen Sketch, Watercolor Interests Painting, Humanistic Photography

Jan.2021-March 2021

PROLOGUE

CONTENTS

Sustainable Urban Transformation

01 Surf Havana

Surf Club Advocating for the Legalization of Surfing in Cuba

Individual Academic Work Nov. 2023--Dec. 2023 Year 5, autumn semester

02 Revitalize Tangtou Village

Integrated Community for Agriculture, Residence, and Tourism

Over the past three decades of urbanization in China, numerous rural areas have gradually become integrated into cities, with Guangzhou boasting 138 urban villages. Guided by the three old demolition policies, some regions have completed urban transformations, while others are still in progress, and some stand on the brink of change. Despite experiencing shifts in identity and institutions due to urbanization, villagers' lifestyles have struggled to adapt promptly.

03 Incorporating Amsterdam

International Student Exchange and Residence Center

This transformation has altered traditional fishing and farming patterns, leading to the loss of economic sources for farmers whose livelihoods were dependent on agriculture and fishing.

Simultaneously, the absence of a tangible land base poses challenges to preserving old farming memories. As a result, these spontaneously formed "urban villages" necessitate an empowering development model.

04 Emotive Cosmos Odyssey

One intriguing experience is the sustainable urban transformation project for the 2022-2023 WORLD HABITAT Architecture & Environmental Design Competition, where I boldly explored innovative development approaches for a chaotic urban village in Lingnan. The objective of the new design is to revitalize these urban villages by establishing an integrated community model that encompasses agricultural production, residential living, and tourism experiences. This initiative aims to stimulate economic development, enhance the living environment and economic conditions for local residents, and address social issues such as the disconnection between the city and the village.

05 Other Works

This project made me realize the importance of considering social sustainability in urbanization process and prompted me to delve into the complex relationship between urban sprawl and rural landscapes.

A museum for exploring emotions

Group Academic Work Feb. 2023--May. 2023 Year 4, spring semester

Individual Academic Work Mar. 2022--May.2022 Year 3, spring semester

Individual Academic Work Oct. 2021--Dec. 2021 Year 2, autumn semester

Selected from 2020-2023 Workshop: Anti-Waste Colonialism

Classical Library Design

Paintings

Individual Art Work

Individual Academic Work

Individual Art Work

01

Surf Havana Surf Club Advocating for the Legalization of Surfing in Cuba

Individual

Academic

2023.11--2023.12

Instructed by Deng Qianxin Located in Havana, Playa Megano

In the island nation of Cuba, surrounded by the sea on all sides, it's hard to imagine that there are only about a hundred surfers. In a country where surfing was once illegal, there was no surfing culture, no surf shops, and no surfing equipment.

However, this didn't deter the creative spirit of the Cuban people from pursuing the waves. The Cuban surfers have been working tirelessly to gain recognition for the sport from the government.

In Havana, amidst the challenges of material scarcity, this project aims to repurpose materials from collapsed buildings. It envisions the creation of a surfing club on a beach in Havana – a place where surf training, surfing culture exhibitions, hands-on surfboard crafting experiences, and a surf shop coexist with a Cuban-themed bar. This surfing club actively promotes the popularization and development of the surfing movement.

Never Stop Surfing

07 PLAN N

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Master Plan N

08 Decompose the Axonmetric Diagram

Surf Training Room Detailed Construction

Equipment for Surfing Machines

Front and rear rest soft bag grille

Tank pressure plate

Surf pump

Distribution box

Exterior decorative plate

Outdoor View of the Surf Training Room

Ultra-quite circulating water pimp

Polymer filter

Filter material

Circuit contral system

Pipeline system

sunshine

wind

The Revolution and Carnival of the Cuban Surfers The important thing is to get back to the sea. Back to the water.

------Cuba Surfer yeri

The optimism of Cuban surfers has allowed surfing to take root in this parched soil. But surfing has been illegal on the island since its inception.At the same time, because of ideological issues, surfing is considered to be an "American sport" and its legalisation is hardly on the agenda.

The Cuban surfers hoped that surfing would be supported by the government, that they could form their own clubs and that they could build a national team to represent their country in the Olympics, and thanks to their efforts, the ban on surfing in Cuba has been lifted, but surfing is still not supported by the government.

But the Cuban wave riders are not discouraged, life's trials and tribulations have brought them resilient optimism, and they are pinning their hopes on the 2024 Olympics, where the government will once again see the limitless possibilities that the sport of surfing offers.

02

Revitalize Tangtou Village Integrated Community for Agriculture, Residence, and Tourism

Group

Academic

2023.2--2023.5

R o l e ： Te a m M e m b e r, m a p p i n g ( 6 0 % ) , c o n c e p t ( 6 0 % ) , modeling(80%), drawing and rendering(90%) Collaborator: Qianwei Liu, Minghao Zhang, Wen Tang Instructed by

Deng Qianxin &Wang Yuyang

Located in Tangtou Village, Guangzhou, China

Over the last three decades, rural areas in China integrated into cities, with Guangzhou having 138 urban villages. Some regions completed urban transformations, while others are in progress, guided by the three old demolition policies.

Despite urbanization-induced shifts in identity and institutions, villagers struggle to adapt promptly.

Changes in traditional fishing and farming patterns caused economic loss for farmers, and the absence of a tangible land base challenges the preservation of old farming memories.

Empowering development models are needed for 'urban villages.' The new design aims to revitalize these areas through an integrated community model, covering agriculture, residence, and tourism. It seeks to stimulate economic development, improve local conditions, a n d a d d r e s s s o c i a l i s s u e s l i k e c i t y- v i l l a g e disconnection.

Foster urban-rural integration

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08 MASTER PLAN

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1、Community Shopping Mall 2、Commercial Space 3、Tourism Souvenir Mall 4、Themed Accommodation 5、Hostel 6、Fishing Experience Area 7、Visitor Reception Centre

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8、Ancient Temple 9、Co-living Residence 10、Co-working Space 11、Hotel 12、Cultural and Creative Experience Museum 13、Cultivation Experience Center 14、Planting House

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15、Retail Shops 16、Plant Education Laboratory 17、Traditional Clay Planting Fields 18、Orchard Harvest Experience Zone 19、Residential Cluster 20、Agricultural Trade Center 21、Smart Logistics Center

03

Incorporating Amsterdam International Student Exchange and Residence Center

Individual

Academic

2023.3--2023.5

Instructed by Deng Qianxin &Yu Jiang Located in Kraaiennest 57, 1104 CD Amsterdam

Moving to a new country is often something to be celebrated. However, for new international students arriving in the Netherlands, this is often a stressful time.Large-scale immigration in Amsterdam has resulted in a housing crisis, which has particularly affected international students.

Shortages of student accommodation have led to homelessness, adding to the challenges of adapting to a new life. Furthermore, cultural conflicts in the new environment, coupled with universities and workplaces serving as the sole social hubs, create a closed atmosphere, making it difficult to establish interpersonal networks.

I plan to create a youth hostel-style community center, integrating daily social activities into the design. The goal is to address housing challenges, enhance interaction between locals and international students, and help students from diverse backgrounds assimilate and find common ground with the local community.

Breaking Barriers for City Integration

Concept Digram

Needs and Function

Material

Formation

Module

Handcraft Sale

Snack Stand

Food Sharing

Interview Hub

Service Hub

Vendor stall

Daily Essentials Sales

Information Board

Party House

Grandstand

Outdoor Dining

Vintage Clothing Store

Surroundings

block generated

Garden Lighting

Bottom overhead

Functional division

Double Facade

Balcony

Livingroom

Atrium

Atrium

04

Emotive Cosmos Odyssey A museum for exploring emotions

individual

academic

2021.10--2021.12

Instructed by Deng Qianxin Located in Kourion, Cyprus

In the contemporary world, there is often a sense of spiritual emptiness and a lack of heroes. Standardized architecture and mundane spaces surround us. It is crucial to reflect on the emotional impact of architecture and the messages it conveys. As humans, we experience a range of emotions, from anger to joy, which we express through our facial expressions and body language. Architecture serves as a medium for expressing emotions.

In the design process, complex architectural functions are broken down into spatial narratives composed of specific themed scenes. Each scene addresses plotlines, emotions, and spatial requirements. Humans interact with and integrate into space through sensory pathways, which are organized accordingly.

Journey of the Heart

Changes in a Person's Emotional State Throughout the Day

Typological manipulations The Degree openness in a 3x3 box

How Emotions Are Generated

Interior Light and Shadow

Related Studies

Shapes of the Roof

Dsign Framework Scale and Proportion in a Box

Pluchick's Emotional Model

Plutchik's eight primary emotions, organized into pairs, form a design "color palette" for emotional spaces.

The intensity and color increase toward the center, allowing designers to create nuanced emotional feedback by combining different emotions within a space.

cited:Aishik Rehman

A dark room scares me, but a bright space calms me. If I were surrounded by a rounded sky, I would feel a sense of awe.

The vaulted space provides a sense of security, while the lower convex roof creates a feeling of oppression.

The linear light provides guidance and a sense of calm, while the large square window draws my gaze outward.

Spaces with rounded edges create a sense of comfort and security, while spaces with sharp edges can evoke feelings of caution and unease.

Phenomenlogy

Space Division

Emotional Conditioning Experiment

Materials

serenity

grife

joy

sadness

放大

ecstasy

pensiveness

Light and shadow, as well as scale, can create different spatial feelings and emotional changes.

Keeping this in mind, it is important to consider the opposite emotional spaces in different materials to make people feel the changes in their emotions and release stress.

Interior space renderings

Other Works 05

Anti-Waste Colonialism Art Design Workshop Individual

Academic

2023.12

Instructed by Ann

This workshop aims to reassess the value of waste by creating unique art installations through recycling and repurposing discarded materials, thereby echoing a resistance against garbage colonialism.

Classical Library Design

Paintings