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YUAN XU (KRAUS)
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EDUCATION
2015 -2018
Newcastle UniversityBA Architecture, Pending I have achicved an academic port.folio to a first standard and workingwell for my graduate project.
2014-2015
INTO Newcastle UniversityArchitecture Foundation
2007-2010
The Afliated High School ofSouth China Normal Univer-sity, 2.1 Graduated
REFERENCES
Wainwright, Edwand, Dr Lecturer Architecture, Planning &r Landscape edward.wainwright@nd.ac.uk Ext: 860 17
WORKING EXPERIENCE
July 2017 - Aug 2017
Internship & Architectural Assistant, Guangdong Cheng Si Yi Te Architectural Design ltd
2015 -2018
Architecture, Planning & Landscape Student Representative, Newcastle Uniersity
CONCENT
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Multi functional high-rise residential design created by residents' self occupation design
Design of an exhibition hall transformed from an abandoned
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Waterfront Castle
Design of Waterfront Residential Commercial Complex
Newcastle upon Tyne, a port city in northeastern England, is one of the eight core cities of England and is officially known as' Newcastle upon Tyne '. Located on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Taen River, 13 kilometres east of the North Sea. Named after the construction of a new castle in 1080.The population is 295000 (2017). The area is 112 square kilometres.
This once-industrial metropolis has shifted towards the service industry. Meanwhile, the renowned Newcastle University is located in the city centre, attracting students from all over the world to come to this city. But we will find that the vast majority of construction in Newcastle seems to be concentrated on the north side of the Tyne River, whilethe south side appears much quieter.
The project selected an open space on the south side of Taen River and considered how to attract the bustling crowds on the north bank to the south bank, adding some vitality to the quiet south bank.
The base itself is located on the south side of Newcastle city center, surrounded mainly by park spaces and hotels. At the same time, the base is located in the waterfront area of the Tyne River, with a very good waterfront landscape. From the analysis on the left, it can also be seen that there are multiple main roads passing through the entire base, which have very good traffic conditions and are very suitable for attracting people.
CONCEPTUAL DERIVATION
Two Groups Of People
There are numerous green and vibrant recreational facilities, public cultural facilities, and more along the entire banks of the Tyne River. With the addition of Newcastle University, the region presents a complex and diverse cultural atmosphere. But this atmosphere is only concentrated on the north side of the Tyne River, which made me start thinking about whether some designs can be made for the south side area to spread this diverse atmosphere.
CONCLUSION:
• The lower level of the building is a commercial public space and co-working areas, while the upper level is a residential space.
• There are three types of residential spaces with decibel levels for tourists and students.
• The block faces the landscape and is designed with a large amount of setback space.
The Glasshouse International Centre For Music
Museum
Victoria Tunnel Tours
Gateshead International Stadium
Gateshead Leisure Centre
Dunston Staiths
Riverside Park and Saltmarsh Gardens
Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus
Site extrusion Considering the landscape view, the sides of the building are pulled up and the center is depressed.
Adjust the position of the receding stage to increase the rhythm inside and adjust the body blocks. Increased transportation space.Adjust the massing to the function, increase the setback space, and maximize the landscape space.
Roof Garden Landscape
02 POLAR HABITAT
Multi functional high-rise residential design created by residents' self occupation design
Whittier is a small town in Alaska, and due to the cold winter temperatures, the 14 story concrete building Begich Towers is almost their entire life for the residents of Whittier. Beijichta is not only a residential building that residents rely on for their livelihoods, but also a miniature city. In this building, you can find almost all the facilities you need: government offices, post office, school, hospital, police station, church, restaurant, supermarket, gym, swimming pool, laundry room, barber shop, etc. You can even keep pets, plant flowers, and have parties in the building.
But for the Begich Tower built in 1956, the issue of how to update it may be considered in the near future. In this project, I attempted to integrate the design concept of self construction by residents into the updating of the building, allowing residents to customize their own residences, as well as the surrounding environment and public facilities. Considering the population increase brought by tourism, prefabricated buildings have become a sustainable solution for growth.
1850s
The area where Whittier is currently located used to be a land transportation hub for the Chugach indigenous people to travel to Prince William Bay
World War II
During World War II, the US Army built a military facility near Whittier, named Sullivan Camp. Sullivan Camp became an important port for the US military to enter and exit Alaska.
The 14 story Hodge Building (now known as the Begich Tower) was completed in 1957 and includes 150 two or three bedroom suites and single apartments
On March 28, 1964, Whittier suffered over $10 million in losses during the Good Friday earthquake. The tsunami that hit Whittier was as high as 13 meters, causing 13 deaths.
With the opening of the tunnel, Whittier is now a boarding/landing point for the oneway Princess route between Anchorage and Vancouver. Whittier is also popular among tourists due to its abundant wild resources and magnificent natural scenery.
Cliffside Marina & Yacht Club Wild Catch Cafe
Whittier Parking and Campground
City Park
Prince William Sound Museum
Anchor Inn
Sportsman’s Inn
Buckner Building
Horse Tail Falls Trail
Police Station Alaska Good Time Charters
WEATHER LAND RESOURCE
Extremely low average temperature
The average highest temperature in July is 16 degrees Celsius, while the average high temperature in January is only minus one degree Celsius; The average low temperature is below zero for half a year
Expensive land resources
More importantly, almost all of the land resources in the small town belong to the railway company, making it very difficult to purchase land
Small population base
Concentrating functions in one building is more efficient
Residents live in a multifunctional building
Adequate basic living functions
UPDATE ON BEGICH TOWERS
Future population growth; traveler settlement The self construction behavior of the community
Considering future population changes, can we adopt a self built model to rebuild BEGICH TOWERS?
Residents themselves decide how to allocate and construct the functions in the building
Concentrating functions in one building is more efficient
STRUCTURE:
Using a framework structure as the main structure, each unit is pre fabricated and structural space is reserved for direct construction
MATERIAL:
Mainly using bricks and stones, using local stone materials. Reduce costs and minimize energy consumption during the construction process.
FUNCTION:
it mainly focuses on basic life functions. In addition to living, it also includes some public service functions such as bars, restaurants, shops, churches, schools, etc...
UPDATE PROCESS:
The design reference is the same modulus, and in the subsequent update process, Fang Baini can also replace the units
UNIT DESIGN
Combination Method 1
Combination of residential functions as the main function
Mainly connected by common corridors to various rooms, interspersed with small transportation spaces.
Number of households: 9
Capacity for total population: 15-25
Number of residential units: 9
Number of transportation units: 1
Combination Method 2
Combination of public service units as the main function
The combination of public service units around schools and churches. When the population reaches a certain level, plant public service units will be needed to ensure that residents can complete various stages of their lives within the building.
Number of households: 15
Capacity for total population: 30-60
Number of residential units: 15
Number of transportation units: 1
Number of school units: 3
Number of church units: 1
Number of children's space units: 3
Combination Method 3
Combination of entertainment units as the main function
The combination of entertainment spaces is a necessary public space in daily life to ensure the spiritual needs of residents.
Number of households: 17
Capacity for total population: 38-54
Number of residential units: 17
Number of transportation units: 3
Number of gym units: 3
Number of bar units: 1
UPDATE&BUILD PROCESS
STAGE
As the number of residents increases, buildings continue to extend upwards. Whenever a certain number of people increase, residents can vote on their own to decide whether to add public units to the surrounding floors. The ultimate result is that there will be some public service spaces appearing every certain number of floors. Public units and residential units intertwine and grow step by step.
STAGE 02
When the number of residents begins to increase, consideration is given to the emergence of large public units such as schools, which are interspersed with residential units during assembly to ensure that as many residents as possible can use them conveniently. From the perspective of residents, they can also choose to set up their residence in public units located far or near according to their own needs.
Start updating, prioritize public and residential units required for daily living. Bars, shops, gyms, and other crowded spaces should be concentrated as much as possible to facilitate the use of residents. And start growing and updating on this basis.
PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL SAMPLE
Facade Module B
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Barn Exhibition Hall
Design of an exhibition hall transformed from an abandoned barn
Puerto Madero This once expensive port has been abandoned due to the rapid development of ship technology, which can no longer meet the entry and exit requirements of new cargo ships. After a round of renovation in the 1990s, the entire area has been transformed into the new commercial center of Buenos Aires. However, there are still many historical buildings left in the entire region that are still in a state of abandonment.
In this project, I will focus on the abandoned silos along the waterfront and consider how to transform them into new buildings for tourists in a commercial center. I tried to divide and design the interior space while preserving the overall appearance of the silo, showcasing the history and culture of this port to more tourists through the space.
BACKGROUND
Naming and Establish -ment
Mapping
The base is located in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires city. There are now many luxury hotels and communities established here, and it can be seen that the surrounding areas belong to highincome areas in terms of income distribution. There are two main highways connecting the base and the city centre in terms of transportation. At the same time, there are also many scenic spots and parks around the base
ANALYSIS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA
From the analysis of the blocks in the previous text, it can be found that there are relatively few entertainment facilities in the area, and most of them are hotels and residential buildings. There are only entertainment facilities such as casinos and cinemas, but in fact, with the improvement of people's living standards, more recreational activities are often needed. So I hope to transform the base into an entertainment and leisure centre connecting the port and the city, enriching the daily lives of the people, and becoming a local landscape symbol.
Regarding the renovation of the silo, when a grid system is embedded in the vertical system of the silo, the internal space is divided. As the first level of spatial exposure, the first floor can serve as a public space for residents and tourists to gather in the city living room. The middle space of the city living room will serve as a transparent connecting space, linking the waterfront and park landscapes. The semi outdoor space in the middle extends upwards, like a climbing square. The spaces on both sides of the lower level are used as commercial spaces and botanical museums for residents and tourists to explore the local ecology. The upper level serves as an exhibition space, with local artists' works displayed on one side and a plant exhibition area on the other.
Form Generation
Starting from the waterfront, passing through a
1. At the node on the bridge, tourists will see a huge silo and realize its unique appearance and the history behind it
2. Enter the square in front of the building for some gathering activities
3.In the middle of the building, you can enjoy the scenery of the park across from you
4. Indoor public areas with some green plants and recreational areas
5. In the commercial space, people can rest, buy souvenirs and food
6. Climbing areas for sports activities
7. Exhibition area, showcasing the artworks of local artists
8. Botanical garden, showcasing local characteristic vegetation as a local business card
9. View scenic spots, rest and entertain on the square, and enjoy the scenery of the park
STAIRWELLS AND STRUCTURAL COLUMNS
The original staircase volume was weakened, the skin was redesigned, and it is still used as one of the main traffic spaces. The barn's structural columns were retained.
EXHIBITION AREA
The upper area is designed as an exhibition area, so that there can be a quieter environment away from the various public areas on the lower level. At the same time, coherent volumes are used to provide a complete and smooth exhibition experience.
COMMERCIAL SPACE AND ROCK CLIMBING ACTIVITY AREA
On the left is the library area, which serves the surrounding residents.
The three lower cylindrical spaces in the middle serve as open spaces where residents can gather for activities such as rock climbing.
One of the main entrances to the entire building, where crowds can be diverted.
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
GARDEN)
DEVELOPMENT OF STAIRCASE FORM
STEP 01
The original form of the staircase had the pragmatic characteristics of that era, with a square space that was very incongruous with the circular space next to it. Consider changing the shape to one that features a different refueling feature and echoes the circular shape.
STEP 04
Rotate the three dodecahedron shapes in the upper layer. Rotate 120 degrees, 75 degrees, and 30 degrees respectively. And based on the correspondence between vertices, reconnect the faces to form a twisted triangular shape
STEP 02
I chose a cylinder as the basic type, but using it directly as the shell may seem boring. I am considering how to use geometry to give the cylinder more variation
STEP 05
In order to make the design more rhythmic, the area of the four layers has been adjusted. The lowest layer is the smallest, gradually enlarging and re bundling at the top layer.
DODECAHEDRON COLUMN
In order to transform the shape, the circle was transformed into a 12 sided shape and divided into four segments according to the previous grid system.
STEP 03 STEP 06
The final step is to add noise to the entire form to create irregular bumps and depressions. This creates a dynamic irregular shape that echoes and contrasts with the adjacent cylindrical silo; The correspondence on the circle, the contrast between extreme rules and jumping changes.
Study of Organic Structures and Deconstructivism
The discussion extends from the relationship between traditional geometric shapes and architectural models to the scope of organic geometric shapes and architectural models. I try to observe and study the morphology and structure of organic corals and use this as a reference to explore how to apply organic shapes to architectural models or architectural structures. The experimental material I chose is polyurethane foam sheet because polyurethane foam sheet has good ductility and torsion toughness. Using my imagination, by changing the shape of the surface of a polyurethane foam sheet (cutting, scoring, creases, folding, rotating, curling, turning, folding, stretching, wrapping, compressing and weaving, etc.), different physical means can be used to change it into different interesting geometric structures then apply into building structures.
Learning Spatial Imagination through Organic Geometric Structures
My interest in organic geometric shapes has expanded to learning about spatial exploration, and sea anemones and their tentacles are a good research model. The tentacles of the sea anemone move with the dynamics of the waves, and the space between each tentacle is constantly changing its shape. I carefully observed the gaps between the tentacles and understood them as fixed physical spaces. Because this space is in a state of flow, it cannot be simply captured like a fixed, static entity. This has played a good role in practising my observation and spatial imagination. I understand the tentacles of the sea anemone as an organic structure that divides the space inside the building, and the gaps between the tentacles as different architectural spaces divided by organic geometric structures. I use paper cutting, twisting, and then interlacing and overlapping to make sketch models for self-educated.
Unconventional Materials Fashion Design
Combining my study of geometry and organic forms with other fields, such as fashion design, I tried to use different and unconventional materials instead of conventional fabrics to make a fashionable and avant-garde garment. I tried to understand the properties of unconventional materials from this manual process to apply them to the production of architectural models in the future. First, I used a chicken net with a higher hardness to cut and twist the ends to make it tilted, as the skeleton of the upper body of the garment. The slightly tilted ends of the garment skeleton make the entire top more three-dimensional. Cut foam boards into different shapes and dot them on the top. Use rubber thin water pipes to weave a ring-shaped shoulder guard decoration and place it on the left shoulder of the top. The skirt is made of black cardboard instead of traditional fabric, and irregular geometric foam blocks are attached to it to increase it. Finally, a more flexible fishing net and tin foil are used to make a hat.
The name of this drawing is "London Meets Hong Kong". The inspiration for this drawing comes from recording a city where I once lived for a period of time and a city where I am currently living. Instead of using regular drawing paper, I chose to paint on unconventional materials, a discarded corrugated paper, which it allowed me to experience the fun of painting on different materials. In the painting process, I added the concept of Chinese "Yin and Yang" elements. I applied ink on a part of the corrugated paper, and after it dried, I painted the city scenery of London on it as a background. In the places where ink was not applied, I painted the entire city scenery from my memory of Hong Kong's Victoria Peak.
This collage started with my imagination. I like to wander around the city and admire different types of buildings, and I am passionate about photography. After taking a lot of photos of London's landmarks, I had an idea, what would it be like if they were all deconstructed, like a quantum shatter, and then reassembled into a new building? Based on this creative idea, I cut up the photos of the buildings I took (The Gherkin, City Hall, Tower Bridge, Lloyd's Building and The Leadenhall Building), and then collaged them into a "broken" building according to what I expected.