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SEASON TSE
EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS
SKILLS
Email: Nationality: Website:
seasontse@gmail.com Chinese (Hong Kong) & British https://issuu.com/seasontse
2015 - 2017
London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Professional Diploma in Architecture with Distinction
2011 - 2015
University of Bath, United Kingdom BSc Architectural Studies with a high 2.1 honour
2006 - 2011
Prior’s Field School, United Kingdom GCE A-Level - Art (A*), Chemistry (A*), Maths (A*), Physics (A), Chinese (A)
Jan 2014
Oculus Prize
2011 - 2012
Santander Architecture Scholarship
2009 - 2011
Upper School Scholarship & Art Scholarship
Software Skills
Revit AutoCAD & Microstation Sketchup Rhino/ 3D printing
Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Rendering
Other Skills
Physical Modelling
Photography
Language
English Japanese (JLPT N4)
Outstanding Design Work in the European City Project
Native Elementary
Chinese • Cantonese Native Chinese • Mandarin Fluent
EMPLOYMENT & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Jun 2016 - Present
May - Sep 2013, April - Aug 2014
June 2009
EXTRA CURRICULUM June 2014 & HOBBIES 2011 - Present
3DReid, London as Part II Architectural Assistant Working in a fast pace environment in Central London, I have developed confident to work independently and efficiently under tight time constrains, as well as good communication, problem-solving and organisation skills. Currently, I am working a couple of feasibility studies for a PRS operator, a stage 1 industrial & residential mixed-use scheme in Wandsworth and stage 2/3 large mixed-use project in Ealing, delivering 600 units with a leisure centre in the green belt area. I am also a proactive member for competitions and research & development team. Lytle Associates, Surrey as Part I Architectural Assistant Worked in a medium size firm on various projects, ranging from residential, healthcare, educational and masterplanning. Mainly involved design work, drawing production, visuals and documentations for feasibility studies and planning applications. I was responsible to compile the whole tender and construction package for a school refurbishment project in Horsley, witnessed the project from inception to construction to the final handover stage. PHA Consulting, London Worked in an architecture and engineering company where I was involved in the Masdar City Abu Dhabi project and had the opportunity to design the ventilation system for an office in South London.
5 days ‘Design & Build’ Project in Westonbirt Arboretum building tree house Team Bath Woman 1st Basketball Team
May 2012
2 weeks project renovating the I.T. Services area in the university library
2006 - 2011
Prior’s Field School Netball & Hockey Team
EQUESTRIAN FUTURE OF NOBIRU & MIYATO ISLAND construct, hope and reborn most enjoyable, unforgettable project in Japan
Horses used to play an important role in the Japanese society. Not only great companions, we were once dependent on horses in various working activities. Ever since the industrial evolution, they have been replaced by machineries and vehicles and gradually disappeared in the Japanese cityscapes. The heartbreaking Japanese 3.11 tsunami took away many people’s lives and families, the landscape also has changed radically. The proposal aims to reinstate the equestrian culture in Nobiru and Miyato Island. By introducing a variety of industries back to Noribu, potentially it will attract young people to settle and minimise the consequences of the aging population. In addition, it is believed that horses have therapeutic quality in healing metal illness and social issues. More importantly, gradually rebuilding people’s relationship with nature and obliterate their fear.
Site Location: Year: Duration:
NOBIRU, JAPAN YEAR 5 2016 6 MONTHS
townscape with horse highway
reconnecting to nature & the sea The design intention is to revive the equestrian culture in Nobiru and Miyato Island and to use horses as a medium to reconnect the fragmented city, connecting the woodland area to the new hillside development, down to old town, farmland, the coast and Miyato Island. By reusing and adapting the remaining road network, the aim is to integrate the equine infrastructure into the area, done with minimise impact to the existing landscape and in harmony with the on going reconstruction.
seafront
farmland
roof form, landscape & courtyard Influenced by Japanese architecture, the scheme is composed of several frame structures built around a courtyard. The simple post and beam structure offers a degree of flexibility in internal arrangement and external facade, blurring the boundary between inside and outside. Different roof forms have been considered to establish the relationship between the roof form, cliff face and the surrounding landscape.
seamless threshold between inside and outside; lightness and rhythm; framing views and different equine activities the equestrian centre offers accommodation for horses, staff and learners, learning facilities for visitors, equipment for maintaining horses’ wellbeing and a large storage area
bamboo as a building material Bamboo is a lightweight, fast growing natural composite material with a high strengthto-weight ratio. The enormous elasticity of bamboo makes it a very good building material for earthquake areas. With the hybrid of modern interventions and traditional craftsmanship, the project aims to explore the full spectrum of uses and opportunities in using bamboo. The intention that all pieces of bamboo, even down to strings of fibre, would be utilised. Waste product would become fertiliser for further planting.
conceptual models to experiment with different materials and atmosphere making of prefabricated shingle roof for arena, an opportunity in exposing the bamboo internally
view from the hilltop looking at the undulating roofscape, farm land behind and the sea beyond view looking down from the Visitor Centre corridor into the indoor arena space
THE URBAN VILLAGE explore an affordable housing typology in cities
This project I have been looking into spaces for live and work and explored public spaces within a deep city block in Central London. The proposal puts forward a mixed-use typology which provides 200+ homes, varies types of workspaces and community facilities which can be used and enjoy by local residents, city workers and general public. ‘Rooms in the sky’ suggests ‘sharing can be luxurious’. By rethinking and redefining the current financial model, types of ownership and way of living could potentially allow us to live and work more densely in the urban environment in an affordable way. The social agenda is put at the heart of the project. The aspiration is to create a neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, yet engage with the public and reflect city’s cultural diversity. The landscape becomes a woven piece which ties the different groups of community together.
Site Location: Year: Duration:
CHINATOWN, LONDON YEAR 6 2017 6 MONTHS
comparing with housing min. spacial standard
minimum space standard 1 bed 2 person 39m 2
cut down to minimum area 30 m 2
2 bed 3 person 61 m 2 50 m 2
area gained contribute to communal space
The design approach for the units is to reevaluate the necessity of our domestic items and floorplan efficiency, hence scape the areas down to their bare minimum. The area difference between the units and the housing minimum space standard would then be contributed to the communal areas or artist studio for local designers.
collective character Borrow from the Danish concept of cohousing, the scheme offers different communal spaces for the residents. I  imagine the purpose of these spaces will evolve over time to suit residents’ needs. The collective aspect and character will be reflected in the choice of furniture of different styles, artwork and planting.
the offering back to the city & people I have been exploring the idea of create pockets of communal spaces at different levels, the courtyard becomes a space connecting all the voids and activities, either by physical connection or visually connected. The location of these openings and scale could be determined by the purpose and views that I am trying to capture.
CIDERLAND reviving seaside town by bringing back local food heritage & culture
Cider is a long-established traditional summer drink, especially in the West Country, it is well-known for its wide variety of delicious ciders. However, there is a dramatic decrease in the number of apple orchards in the UK. We are in danger of losing, not simply in cider and apples, but in the diversity of landscape, ecology and culture. The aim of the project is to celebrate this historical tradition and raise awareness of the importance of orchards to our landscape and culture. Also, it is to introduce this rural base production into the city centre, fusing the making of this traditional craft into people’s daily life. The ciderey will become the new, central venue for celebrating real cider production and hosting festivals to gather many cider makers and lovers.
Site Location: Year: Duration:
SUMERSET, UK YEAR 4 WINTER 2014 14 WEEKS
bring ‘making’ back into town Weston-super-Mare was a famously known Victorian seaside resort, employment prospects were limited to tourism. With greater mobility and foreign travel, Weston is difficult to compete internationally on climate. Creating a complex economies in Weston is vital for a future proof development. By inducing a varying degrees of industries can lighten the fluctuation on the economy and increase town’s distinctiveness.
By-product
Linear Making Process
Har vesting
Fermenting
Wa s h i n g & Sorting
Maturing
Grinding
Pressing
Settling & Racking
Bottling
Pasteurisation
Delivering
Expressing the making Process
Farmshed Aesthetic The simple, functional ‘shed’ shelters the tanks which provides security and weather protection.
Standing Seam Zinc Roof
Stainless Steel Gangway
Precast Concrete Frame
Vertically Laid Serbian Larch Slat Lining
Standing Seam Zinc Facade with Fixed Zinc louvres
Entities The tanks are structurally independent to structure. Visitors are invited to circulate and interact with these tanks.
Framing The structural grid corresponds to the tank arrangement that frames these entities in space. Internally, the precast concrete frame is left exposed.
the fermentation hall cellar
view from the sea towards the orchard abd cider y
BASIL SPENCE PROJECT -
THE COURTYARD CINEMA
collaboration between architects & civil engineers
The brief details a film institute in the heart of Bath, a city steeped in architectural history. The building must operate all year round; a physical manifestation of modern/ historic cinema, and its relationship to architecture and engineering. Our proposal addresses the perception of modern cinemas as ‘dumb boxes’, exploring clarity of expression and ambiguous volumes. On a city scale, our institute reinvigorates an underused part of the urban centre, referencing the ‘promenade architecturale’. The central courtyard space is a hub of social interaction, hosting events throughout the year and redefining the role of the city garden in Bath.
Site Location: Year: Duration:
BATH, UK YEAR 4 WINTER 2014 10 WEEKS
Reconciling the Courtyard and Street The courtyard at the heart of the design would be an animated, interactive space. It could be used as a large outdoor cinema, with a temporary roof deployable when needed. By raising one side of the courtyard building, we enable access to the Garden, while still retaining the notion of enclosure.
Placemaking: The Georgian Promenade Providing an opposing elevation to North Parade and a footbridge adjacent to Parade bridge will enliven the area. The street, which inherently pertains to the transient, is transformed into a destination.
long section through the street and cinema
The gradually stepped courtyard forms seats for the outdoor cinema The new accessible garden would become a popular venue for festivals and events Showing the concrete cinema in relation to the timber frame
ARBORETUM TREEHOUSE The brief was to provide the client (The Forestry Commission) with a full size concept structure, to act as the focal point of the Arboretum’s new ‘tree top walkway’. Through a competitive design weekend, we generated one design for construction over a two-day building period at Westonbirt using handtools and materials, such as oak, ash poles and hazel rods, sourced from the Arboretum.
Site Location: WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Year: YEAR 3 SUMMER 2014 Duration: 5 DAYS Timelapse: bit.ly/db2014
BUCS OFFICES REDESIGN I took part in a project renovating the IT services area of our university library. Working with the fourth year students, we designed and made furniture out of recycled materials, such as timber offcuts for the modular boxes and desks. I was also involved in client meetings and sourcing materials. The project was successfully completed under limited timescale and tight budget.
Site Location: Year: Duration:
UNIVERSITY OF BATH YEAR 1 SUMMER 2012 2 WEEKS
selected professional work
GURNELL LEISURE CENTRE, LONDON To replace the existing leisure centre with new sporting facilities and to deliver 600 residential units in the Metropolitan Open Land area in Ealing, London.
Work Participated: - Heavily involved in design process - Feasibility studies & planning application - Meetings with client and consultants - Manage and coordinate small team
selected professional work
MEDIA CENTRE, BELFAST Design competition. The client is looking for a state-of-art new campus to attract the broadcast organisation to be the main tenant of the development.
Work Participated: - Fast pace design process and production - Compiled bidding document - Work closely as a team
selected professional work
BELLERIVE HOUSE CANOPY, LONDON Bellerive House benefits from the new transport network, hence the commercial rental value of the dockland area is everrising. A new canopy was built with other internal refurbishment to attract new businesses to rent out the office spaces.
Work Participated: - Feasibility studies & planning application - Compiled tender/ construction drawings - Developed detail drawings with structural engineer and interior designer; - Sourced & specified products;
selected professional work
MEMORIAL HALL, FARNHAM To refurbish and retain the existing Memorial Hall for major events, with new extensions on both sides which accommodate the new health & well-being centre, activity rooms, offices and catering facilities for the cafĂŠ and main Hall.
Work Participated: - Heavily involved in design process; - Regular communication & meetings clients; - Completed all existing & proposed drawings, 3D model, visuals & feasibility study package.
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