PORTFOLIO
OF SHUANGJING HU Yale University MArch II 2016 Candidate BArch & MArch, Tsinghua University
CONTENTS
i NEW BOSTON CITY HALL
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reshaping the urban-political relationship
ii SIHEYUAN IN THE AIR
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residential complex on the new central axis
iii ROAD TO REBORN
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revitalization of an problematic urban area
iv FARMERS’ MARKETS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF BEIJING OLD CITY
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research and renovation of marginal spaces
v WORLD WILD ORPHANAGE
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urban intervention for abandoned Freeway 280
vi QIXIN PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION CENTER
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renovation of industrial heritages
vii SUPPLEMENT
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NEW BOSTON CITY HALL
architecture design, Yale post-professional studio Date: 2014.09-2014.12 Location: Boston, MA Collaborator: Mengshi Sun Advisor: Edward Mitchell, Aniket Shahane City hall program: This project highlights personal and individual connection with the city hall as well as collective experience, turning city hall into a place shared by both those who govern and the people who are governed. Where people get licenses and have ceremonies for weddings, deaths and births are as important as other government functions.
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MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SPACE
LAYERED SYSTEM
PAVILIONS diversified, shared multi-functional spaces for administrative meetings, activities and civic ceremonies
TERRACED LANDSCAPE
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trasitional landscape between Cambridge Street and Congress Street with the height difference of 6 meters, as major outdoor public spaces with an urban oasis within the courtyard
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CENTRAL COURTYARD MAYOR MEETING THE PUBLIC
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GRAND HALL COUNCIL MEETING
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GRAND HALL WEDDING & DIVORCE CEREMONY
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THE WATER COURT
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THE GRAND HALL
THE PENSIVE HOUSE
THE SKY LOUNGE
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SIHEYUAN IN THE AIR
architecture and urban design, Yale - Tsinghua Joint Studio Date: 2012.09-2012.12 Location: Beijing, China Collaborator: Xiaomeng Wang Advisor: Wenyi Zhu, Jian Liu Reflection on traditional spatial forms in the new era: On the new extension of the central axis in Beijing, few hints of the city’s rich history can be found. This project respondes to the city’s modern need for high density by keeping the decent spatial quality inherited from traditional spaces.
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TRADITIONAL SPATIAL FORMS SIheyuan
COMPARISON between urban context of the old and the new Traditional residential units are now crowded and lacking in infrastructure.
T h e old city of Beijing is mainly made up of smallscale urban fabrics. Traditional fabrics are interwoven with natural open spaces.
On the new axis of Beijing stand public facilities with huge volumes.
Iconic modern buildings give no clues to locality or tradition.
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Traditional elements are turned into kitsch.
SITE ANALYSIS
THE CENTRAL AXIS
SUBWAY STATIONS
SURROUNDING PARK SYSTEM
HEIGHT CONSIDERATIONS
PROPOSAL What should Siheyuan on the new axis of Beijing be like?
VERTICAL!
HORIZONTAL?
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culture
residential
office
mixed-use commercial underground culture and commercial
SITE PLAN
RESIDENTIAL BLOCK PLAN GROUND FLOOR PLAN
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
UNDERGROUND VEHICLE TRAFFIC
Private Garage
GROUND LEVEL ACTIVITY PROGRAM
ROOFTOP SIHEYUAN ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Cultural Green Commercial Sports 13
LANDSCAPE The central park of this area is divided into grids of 40m*50m with different landscape in each grid. The ancient hutong pattern of Beijing old city is weavered into the grids by different plantings, providing places for diversified public activities. The park also offers great view for people in nearby high-rise buildings.
Entrance to Underground Complex
XIANYUKOU DISTRICT
Outdoor Flower Market
NANLUOGUXIANG HUTONG
Recreational Maze
XIANYUKOU DISTRICT
Lake View
SANBULAO HUTONG 14
THE VOID IN SECTION
The void is very important in Chinese aethestics. The courtyard of every Siheyuan is the void, compared to the surrounding buildings, and is also the core of Siheyuan. The void of the courtyard connects the land and the sky, creating an inward space on ground level but an outward space towards the sky. Thus, not only the void of the courtyard is preserved, but also the space between different levels is created with the height of 24 meters, connecting the courtyard with the sky. 15
SPATIAL STRUCTURE
EXIT FOR EVACUATION MAIN LEVEL SIHEYUAN MAIN ENTRANCE STRUCTURE LAYER/ SERVICE LAYER This layer enlarges the usable spaces of a single unit and provides spaces other infrastructure
VERTICAL CORE The core enables vertical traffic and provides spaces for infrastructure
FUNCTION PROGRAM
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UNIT DESIGN RESIDENTIAL SIHEYUAN For family use and party Area: 2021.5 sqm per house, including a swimming pool of 331.5 sqm
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION
LOWER FLOOR PLAN
guest bedroom
washroom
bedroom
swimming pool
billiard room
UPPER FLOOR PLAN
garden
living room
courtyard
CROSS SECTION study
dining room
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SOHO SIHEYUAN For studio use and gallery Area: 1832.5 sqm per studio, with an outdoor exhibition area of 617.5sqm.
bedroom billiard parlour washroom
art studio
dinning room
outdoor exhibition
gallery
storage
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THEATER SIHEYUAN dressing room
For public use Area: 2306.5 sqm, 304 seats available, stage area 15m * 6.5m
backstage prop stage
facility
facility facility washroom
cafe
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garden
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ROAD TO REBORN
urban design studio at Tsinghua University Date: 2011.10-2011.12 Location: Beijing, China Advisor: Min Zhang Collaborator: Chongxiao Qie Work: group leader, concept design, modelling, detail design, rendering Revitalization of a problematic urban area: Due to the increasing traffic and poor living conditions, Beijing Train Station neighborhood is facing the challenge between development and preservation. By changing the traffic mode in this neighborhood, the overall economic growth and a better living environment is expected in this proposal.
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URBAN GREEN LUNG
URBAN GREEN LUNG
HERITAGE OF ROYAL CULTURE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
SYMBOL OF POWER
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HERITAGE OF FOLK CULTURE
HERITAGE OF ROYAL CULTURE
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URBAN GREEN LUNG
SITE Chongwenmen(an ancient gate of Beijing, now demolished) - Beijing Station Area is located within the old city of Beijing (the scope within the 2nd Ring Road). The historical area used to serve as the entrance area of the city in ancient dynasties - with the Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics as an evidence. Nowadays, due to the existence of Beijing Station, this area still remains to be the entrance to the city. In this area lie complicated and various transportational systems, partially well-preserved residential Siheyuan(traditional courtyard houses in Beijing) and scattered historical sites.
TRAFFIC
pedestrian vehicle subway
LANDSCAPE
park historical sites old hutong street
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EXISTING PROBLEMS ANALYSIS In this site, there are four major problems including confusing traffic, poor appearance, disorganized landscape system and inappropriate land use.
TRAFFIC DISORDER
POOR APPEARANCE
LANDSCAPE DISCONNECTION
VACANT LAND 24
GENERATION PROCESS
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01 CURRENT TRAFFIC STATUS
06 EXTEND THE ROAD PATTERN
02 ADJUST ROAD SYSTEM
07 FORM THE NEW AREA
03 PRESERVE HISTOTICAL SITES
08 RENOVATE OLD HUTONG AREA
04 MAKE CONNECTION
09 ADD PODIUMS
05 CREATE LAYERS
10 EXTEND THE AXIS
SYSTEM ANALYSIS FUNCTION PROGRAM
LANDSCAPE AXIS
TRAFFIC
VIEW POINT HEIGHTS
tourists children backpackers passengers residents
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NEW SITE PLAN Site Area: 28 ha Public Green Area: 5 ha FAR:0.7
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Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park
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THE STAGE
Retail
Underground Plaza
The Grand Steps
The Triangle Entrance Park
Retail
Pedestrian Bridge
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The Grand Slope
Retail
THE CHURCH PLAZA
The Arch of Vista
Asbury Church
The Church Garden
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FARMERS’ MARKETS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF BEIJING OLD CITY
research and renovation proposal, graduation thesis at Tsinghua University Date: 2013.08-2014.05 Location: Beijing, China Advisor: Wenyi Zhu
PUBLIC MARKETS FIELD RESEARCH
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Research outline: The public markets are vital for local residents in Beijing as places for food supply and social interactions, especially for housewives and the elderly. However, most of the farmers’ markets are set up in the simplest and cheapest way, resulting in the shabby and unattractive appearance of the markets. The problem is even more severe in the old city of Beijing. the research investigates the history, distribution status, spatial characteristics and public attibutes of the total 47 public markets within the old city of Beijng. Besides analysis, categorizing and conclusions, a renovation proposal of a market is given.
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ZHONGLOU FARMERS’ MARKET CASE STUDY AND RENOVATION STATUS QUO poor relationship with the ancient Taoist temple Blocked View Towards the Temple temple market cultural relics
cultural relics meat vendors
Misuse of Space
market
temple
fish vendors
grocery vendors
vegetable vendors condiment vendors cultural relics
Damage of Structure temple market
office billiard room take-out stalls vendor parking
STATUS QUO inharmonious street facade the main facade of the farmers’ market
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billiard room
entrance gate of the temple
RENOVATION the courtyards
food court
grocery vendors
ancient Taoist temple( built in 1290s)
bamboo
vendor parking entrance fish vendors
courtyard cafe/restaurant
muslim food
meat vendors seat
seat hand-washing area
condiment vendors delicatessen
washroom
movable chairs entrance lounge bamboo (as a typical plant for Taoist garden)
vegetable & fruit vendors
administration office
supermarket
takeout stalls underground parking & storage
RENOVATION harmonious street facade takeout stalls
market entrance lounge
bamboo
the entrance gate of the temple
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WORLD WILD ORPHANAGE
international competition of “What if 280 came down,” professional work Date: 2013.07 Location: San Francisco, USA Collaborator: Zhu Wenyi, Sun Haode, Suah Yoon, Rui Yang, Jiayi Wang Work: background study, technique drawings, structure design, modelling,rendering Reflection on the demolition of viaducts in cities: In this case in San Francisco, Mayor Lee proposed the demolition of part of 280 Freeway and called for ideas for “What if 280 came down?” However, we believe it’s more sustainable to think about “What if 280 remains there”.
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LOGO FOR WWO
WORLD WILD ORPHANAGE
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SITE PROGRAM
OPPORTUNITY
SPECIAL ZOO
NEW PARK
PARADE FOR THE WILD
abandoned Freeway
In the modern society, due to slaughter of wildlife, an increasing number of orphaned wild animals are left alone. In our proposal, World Wild Orphanage of San Francisco(WWO)is a place for orphaned wild animals which distinguishes itself by being the first professional orphanage of wild animals in the urban area.
Bay to Breakers
A PARK! A SPECIAL ZOO
Chinese New Year Festival Parade San Francisco Pride
San Francisco Zoo
ACCESSIBILITY
HIGHLIGHT Caltrain Station
PEDESTRIAN
WWO WILD PARADE!
NEIGHBORHOOD
AT&T Park Mission Creek Pier 48 WWO WWO
College of Arts
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LANDMARK STRATEGY WWO aims to revitalize the surrounding areas through its landmark identity.
New York
London Paris
San Francisco Los Angeles
Dubai
Guangzhou
RIO
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SPATIAL PROPOSAL “FREE THE ANIMALS!” WWO reserves the traditional spatial relationship of animals and human in zoos.
WWO
WWO FOUNDATION’S DONATION PROGRAM WWO establishes a system of donation through exhibition, auction and adoption to gain fund for rescuing and tending orphaned wild animals.
EXHIBITION
AUCTION
ADOPTION
Photographs
Sculptures
Videos
Artworks
Naming Rights
Souvenirs
Parent Rights
Food Suppliment
Visiting and Care
Publications
Performances
Commercial Spaces Stage-use Rights
Charity Parties
Medals
Participation
Sponsor Rights
Attending classes
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PARCEL 1
site area: 33,400 sf +/total area: 41,026 sf +/-
PARCEL 2
site area: 30,200 sf +/total area: 31,078 sf +/-
ground floor plan
ground floor plan
PARCEL 3
site area: 194,000 sf +/total area: 241,808 sf +/-
ground floor plan washroom
EXHIBITION of artworks Theme: Orphaned rabbits, deer and anteaters ACCESS to the upper level of World Wild Orphanage
regular exhibition wall
serpentine exhibition wall
EXHIBITION of artworks Theme: Orphaned giraffes
GIRAFFE
acacia forests serpentine exhibition wall
THE SEA OF THE WILD (the artificial sea of the World Wild Orphanage, a volunteer station suitable environhealth care food ment for baby marine animals, with the use of sea water in Mission Bay area and proper techniques) MARINE ANIMAL (DOLPHIN,SEA OTTER, SEAL, SEA LION)
upper floor plan
upper floor plan
RABBIT grass DEER
volunteer station
WILD ORPHANAGE DRIVE (previously part of 280 Highway) ANTEATER
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WILD ORPHANAGE DRIVE (previously part of 280 Highway)
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EXHIBITION of artworks Theme: Orphaned marine animals WATERFALL AMPHITHEATER (the hall for artwork auction, donation,exhibition and other protectional activities, with a water curtain for display and projection ) WILD ORPHANAGE DRIVE (previously part of 280 Highway)
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PARCEL 4
site area: 46,200 sf +/total area: 58,297 sf +/-
ground floor plan
CHARITY SHOWS
regular exhibition wall washroom restaurant serpentine exhibition wall equipment cafe outdoor stage multimedia exhibition donation office
PARCEL 5
site area: 57,200 sf +/total area: 84,697 sf +/-
ground floor plan
PARCEL 6
site area: 26,800 sf +/total area: 42,693 sf +/-
ground floor plan elevator
storage washroom restaurant cafe serpentine exhibition wall equipment
serpentine exhibition wall regular exhibition wall
washroom
EXHIBITION of artworks Theme: Orphaned brown bears and gorillas
EXHIBITION of artworks Theme: Orphaned jaguars, hippos and rhinos
upper floor plan
upper floor plan
donation office administration office regular exhibition wall
elevator EXHIBITION of artworks Theme: Orphaned rhinos and elephants
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GORILLA WILD ORPHANAGE DRIVE (previously part of 280 Highway) BROWN BEAR
RHINO mini hills visitors’trail truck parking zone washroom animal shuttlebus
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animal shuttlebus pond grass visitors’trail
visitors’trail volunteer station dust bathtub water tanks
grass mini valley monitor room washroom
ELEPHANT
grass animal shuttlebus food health care entrance plaza
volunteer station storage
ail
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RHINO
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Freeway 280 is free for traffic, so we take 20m for WWO and leave the other part as motor ways.
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supporting structure and building envelope
air pump as the convenient inflation equipment
large and flexible space
pneumatic surface with high wind resistance
supporting structure
inflatable arches
freeway structure
air pump
STRUCTURE STRATEGY Inflatable arches are used to cover the 700m WWO as a roof which is very cheap, light and detachable. 40
On my way home...Just carried an orphaned elephant here... poor little creature...
Let’s go to WWO to sketch the lovely animals! Great idea!
Look at the big eyes- the elephant is obviously shocked!
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I see giraffes over the rainbow!
The baby jaguar is so cute! Wish I can adpot one!
I’d like to collect this animal painting. How much is it?
I wanna go upstairs to see the animals. Aha, this way.
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QIXIN PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION CENTER renovation of Qixin cement factory, professional work Date: 2012.5-2013.9 Location: Tangshan, Hebei Province, China Collaborator: Wenyi Zhu, Dan Luo, Ruoyun Xu, Tong Wu Work: Main theater design, construction drawings, modelling Rediscovery of the value of industrial heritages: By inserting new programs based on local culture and needs and preserving the value of the old industrial building, this project aims to create a public space that benefits the public and provides economic profit for local enterprise and government.
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FACTORY BUILDING STATUS Qixin cement factory is an industrial building built in the late 19th century. The building contains a one-storey, large span space with the length of 160 meters and the width of 24 meters. The facade is austere and full of industrial beauty. Many original structures and details, including brackets, side rooms, overhead cranes, feeding hoppers and the ancient wood and steel roof structure all survived the huge earthquake in 1976 and are still discernable nowadays. However, as a result of enterprise transformation, the whole building needs renovation as well as maintenance.
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STRUCTURE STRATEGY ROOF STRUCTURE preserve the original wood and steel roof structure and add iron mesh to provide spaces for facility space
COLUMNS preserve the original columns and add new iron columns to hold newly-added upper floors
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PERFORMANCE AND EXBITION SPACE
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PUBLIC SHOW AREA
EXHIBITION RAMPS
used for displaying preserved industrial equipment found on the site and new industrial design products
used as catwalk stages and vertical circulation spaces that connects the ground floor to the roof
PINGXI THEATER
FOLK STAGE & BAR
used for the performance of the most famous local opera, pingxi, and other types of formal performances
used for smaller performances including folk shows, cross talk, storytelling and combined with the function of a bar, like a traditional Chinese opera house
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MAIN THEATER (PINGXI THEATER) FIRST FLOOR PLAN
石渣库改造 剧场一层平面图
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STATISTICS Auditorium capacity: 356 people Stage width: 15.65 m Stage depth: 11.7m + 2.45 m
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SUPPLEMENT
THE CITY OF SKY
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parametric design of future fast airport
BUBBLE ROMANCE
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landmark in the future
OTHER WORKS
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THE CITY OF SKY
architecture design, Princeton - Tsinghua Joint Studio Date: 2013.03-2013.06 Location: Ibaraki, Japan Advisor: Weiguo Xu Weiguo Xu Collaborator: Wan Li Wan Li Work, concept design, modelling, detail design, rendering Reflection on new techonologies and future transportation: This project aims at reclaiming the rituals of reunion and parting in future airports, because “airports have seen more sincere kisses than the wedding halls.�
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ORGANIZATION MODE THE BRANCH SYSTEM
THE CIRCULATION BRANCH
The mode learns from the natural system of transportation - transportation of chemicals in the plants.
The mode of the airport is a sequential system of different levels of privacy in accordance with the activities and rituals of reunion and parting in the airport. public entrance
electronic check-in
fans gathering electronic check-in
VIP & friends
see-off room
rapid security check
news/ fans
fans see-off
friends
rapid security check
cafe city transportation
gift
rest area
pick-up entrance
pick-up room
garden
VIP pick-up VIP pick-up entrance
music
T-shaped stage news/ fans
transferring
garden plaza
public arrival
garden plaza
VIP arrival
T-shaped stage
guest room
meeting room
hall
departure
bar
T-shaped stage VIP T-shaped stage
friends see-off
gourmet
tea house
Knots, Key Element of Hierachy in Branch System
departure
hall rest area
lecture hall
The Whole System of Transportation
FORM GENERATION generation of “tree” locations
swithcable surface clockwise generation
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switchable surface counterclockwise generation generation of “tree fabrics”/”branches”
generation of enclosure and openings
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helipad
generation of embryonic forms axis of rotation
mixed use complex
THE CHOSEN ONE
garden and plaza, storage and maintance space of helicopters
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BUBBLE ROMANCE
architecture design studio at Tsinghua University Date: 2011.04-2011.06 Location: Tianjin, China Advisor: Wenyi Zhu, Yu Li Collaborator: Juan Diego Ponce Espinoza, Chunyu Jiang, Rongzhan Li Work: group leader, concept design, modelling, detail design, rendering Reflection on the new industrial era: This project explores a way to design a landmark in the new industrial area for the future. While industry may have given a cold impression, but it can also be manipulated to create dreamlike spaces.
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STRUCTURE
floor
frame
THE ATMOSPHERE
membrane
CLOUD CATCHER
PROGRAM roof garden
bar
cafe holographic theater
roof garden
MUSCLE ENERGY kungfu gym
xiangsheng tea house
kite workshop
nianhua gallery
ni-ren studio Tianjin chestnut
Tianjin mahua
the hall of harmony
Goubuli baozi
ANTI-MATTER ENERGY
parking parking antimatter engine
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OTHER WORKS MATERIAL & FABRICATION
ORNAMENT D
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PEN SKETCH
MEASURE DRAWING
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PHOTOGRAP
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WATERCOLOR
PHY
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