Yichen wang by Sophia Wang

YICHEN WANG

ARCHITECTURE

PORTFOLIO 2015-2017

POSITION APPLYING: 2017 SUMMER ARCHITECT INTERNSHIP WORK EXPERIENCE ZEPHYR(US) ARCHITECTS P.C. | Intern Architect Beijing, China |June 2016 - Sept 2016 CAD Drawing; Diagrams Drawing; Powerpoint Preparation; Canopy Design(Built); Site Documenting

YICHE N WA NG ARCHITECTURE STUDENT

TAIYUAN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INSTITUTE | Intern Architect Taiyuan, China |June 2015 - Sept 2015 CAD Drawing; Diagrams Drawing; Powerpoint Preparation; Canopy Design(Built); Site Documenting

PACIFIC PLANNING GROUP INC| Intern City Planner Irvine, US | April 2014 - June 2014 Drafting TDR (Transfer Development Rights) for customers; Drafting Zoning Summary on the Property; Research on San Francisco properties rates

PROFILE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE| International Peer Group Mentor Irvine, US |Sept 2012 - May 2013 Mentoring International Students

23- year old architecture student from China, Taiyuan. Interested in reading, movies, traveling. Have experience both in architectural firm and city planning firm.

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | Major: Master of Architecture (MARCH I) | Sept 2015 - June 2018

CONTACT Email : yichw@upenn.edu Phone: 626.632.1901 4400 Spruce Street, E8, Philadelphia, PA

SKILLS

Minor: Integrated Product Design | Sept 2017- June 2018 GPA: 3.5

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE | Major: Urban Studies | Sept 2012- June 2015 Minor: City Planning | Sept 2013- June 2015 GPA: 3.6

HONORS

3D Model: Rhinoceros | Maya | Sketchup | BIM | Grasshopper

ALBERT F. SCHENCK-HENRY GILLETTE WOODMAN SCHOLARSHIP

2D Drawing: Rhinoceros | AudoCAD | BIM | Adobe Illustrator

ANNUAL $13,000 Scholarship for Academic Outstanding Performance

Illustration Effects: V-Ray Render | Rhino Render| BIM Render | Photoshop

HONOR GRADUATE

Documenting: Adobe Indesign | Microsoft Office Suite

University of Pennsylvania | Oct 2016

University of California, Los Angeles | Sept 2012- June 2015

University of California, Irvine | Sept 2012- June 2015

REFERENCES Qingqi Yang- ZEPHYR(US) | Principal (E): yale_chi@yahoo.com | (T):13911012063

Scott Erdy - 601 Studio Professor

LANGUAGE English (Fluent) | Mandarine (Fluent)

(E): SErdy@em-arc.com

Jonathan Scelsa - 502 Studio Professor (E): jonathan.scelsa@gmail.com

INDEX

01 DRESSING TOWER

01-08

Philadelphia | Residential Tower ARCH 601 | Instructor: Scott Erdy

02 UNITING WORLDS

09-14

Philadelphia | Perfomance Art Center ARCH 502 | Instructor: Jonathan Scelsa

03 CRIPSIS

15-20

New York | Manitoga Pavilion ARCH 501 | Instructor: Danielle Willems

04 WOVEN FIBER

21-24

Philadelphia | SEPTA Train Station Platform Competition | Instructor: None

05 PROFESSIONAL WORK

25-26

01 Arch 601 Penn Design

DRESSING TOWER Residential Tower|Philadelphia|50,000 sq ft

Studio Instructor: Scott Erdy Year 2016|3 month Individual Work

3D Model: Rhinoceros|Maya|

This project was assigned to be a sanctuary residential building for Lenape Native American people.

2DDraft: Rhino|Illustrator|Photoshop

This building locates on the edge of the Reading Viaduct facing Vine Street in Philadelphia; this area

Phycial Model: Chipboard|3D

used to be Lenape Tribe's hunting and living area two hundred years ago.

Print|Acrylic Sheet|Thread This tower is to be designed to cherish Lenape's cultural heritage, while providing a space for people to escape from current political turmoil. One of the most distinguishable characteristic of Lenape Tribe is its matrilineal kinship system; the designer shapes the building assimilates to a female body to reflect the kinship system, turning this sanctuary into a monument. This residential tower employs an urban design strategy- polycentrism, to ensure conveniency for its residencts to reach public space within minimum amount of traveling. The housing units were generated based on varying desires of privacy for different living groups: such as family, couple and single people. This project makes a bold statement on architecture's potential to be a symbol, while at the same time fulfill's its users' needs.

Site Plan The site locates on the Reading Viaduct in Philadelphia. It is an abandoned railway locates in the center philadelphia. This area used to be the hunting place for Lenape Tribe, thus its historical meaning is significant. The building entrances accomodates surrounding one way traffic condition, use existing viaduct openings as entrances to maintain current landscape as much as possible.

circulation path

communication level

Single Units

Couple Units

Each unit includes private bathroom and a bed; other activities be done in the shared public areas. Such design intent achieves maximum communication.

Couple units are designed for two people living style. Entrances are on the shared corridor, thus encourages medium level of communication.

living Units

Elevator Core

Public Spaces

Public Stairs

Program Diagram Mix living spaces with multipurpose spaces to form a vertical city, to allow occupants arrive destinations within short distances

Family Units

Circulation Diagram Public stairs connect public spaces inside. Centered circulation core creates efficient circulation. Main entrance uses existing viaduct entrance.

Family units are designed for three or more people living style. No shared circulation path is designed, thus minimum communication among units.

Facade Opening

Facade Diagram Facade openings locate on public space areas to accomodate air ventilation needs.

Steel Structure Fixing Facade Couple Units Steel Concrete Slab Concrete Wall

Couple Units

PVC Fabric Library Columns

Single Units

Trusses

Restaurants & Shopts

Detailed Quarter Section Model Living units are built with concrete walls; other public spaces outside of living units are covered by PVC Fabric. The PVC fabric are water proofing, heat insulated and help to form the curvalinear shape the designer intended. In addition, there are operable openings on PVC fabric facade to allow air ventilation. The elevator core takes weight from slabs; concrete walls along with columns share building's weight as well.

Form Generation Process In order to represent Lenape's Matrilinear cultural heritage, the building explores ways to mimic female body shape; thus make the building itself a symbol.

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F 7 Floor Plan

Scale Bar : 1/8"=5'

Atrium surrounds activity spaces, exists between floor slabs and the PVC fabric facade. The occupants would have great views when they step out of their rooms and look down into the lobby.

Roof Garden 186’

Family Units

176’

166’ 156’

Gym

Couple Units

146’

136’

126’

116’

106’

Single Units

Library

84’

72’ 64’

52’

Lobby

Single Units

40’ 32’

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20'

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50'

North South Section

The living units are mixed with other spaces such as library, multipurpose room, lobby etc, to allow occupants arrive destinations within short distances. Public stairs connect public spaces inside. Centered circulation core creates efficient circulation. Main entrance uses existing viaduct entrance.

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F 14 Floor Plan

Family units are designed for three or more people living style. No shared circulation path is designed, thus minimum communication among units. Each family units have luxury balconies designed for them.

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20'

Scale Bar : 1/8"=5'

50'

North Elevation Facade openings locate on public space areas to accomodate air ventilation needs.

Axonometric Section The living units are mixed with other spaces such as library, multipurpose room, lobby etc, to allow occupants arrive destinations within short distances. Public stairs connect public spaces inside. Centered circulation core creates efficient circulation. Main entrance uses existing viaduct entrance.

Single Unit Interior Render One unique character distinguishes single units from other living units is its shared living room, studying room, kitchen in the center.

Library Interior Render The fabric facade has opening on public area like library; the openings are controlled manually.

Entrance Lobby Exterior Render Big lobby space separates private living space from outside environment.

Exterior 07

Render 08

02 Arch 502 Penn Design Studio Instructor: Jonathan Scelsa

UNITING WORLDS Delaware River Center for the Performing and Visual Arts| Philadelphia|580,000 sq ft

Year 2016|3 month Individual Work

3D Model: Rhinoceros | Maya

The methodology this studio explored on was a conversation between graphic(2D) and

2DDraft: Rhino| Illustrator|Photoshop

geometry(3D). The project began by writing a narrative of philadelphia: Philadelphia has a rich history on art development and industry growth; under the mask of romantic artistic expression fulfilling the city (such as grafitti art), she embraces powerful strength from its rich industrial history. The designer chose "screw" to symbolize Philadelphia's rich industrial history, and transforms "screw"'s graphic characteristics into a three dimensional building. Helix has been a driving force for designing circulation and profile of the building. Another topic interestes the designer was design of threshhold entering a private space from a public space; furthermore, brings a conversation about how to define a public or private space. The design creates a strong graphic impression through its profile, and rich varing spatial conditions from 2D and 3d constant feedback loop.

The Situated Mask The task was to design a mask for the portraited person (the painting was done by Jan Van Eyck). Designer needs to analyze elements that could identify the person from the painting and use these traits to design the mask. Constant feedback loop happens between 3d modeling and 2d graphic. Such design strategy was implemented for later building design.

Abstracted Silhouette Language The task was to study Philadelphia and describe her using abstracted silhouette. The designer chose "screw" as the main silhouette to describe Philadelphia's rich industrial history. The formal language of "screw" was revealed in the building's form and circulation.

C Viewed Map Analysis

Internal Silhouettes

Consider viewshed for each parti arrangement by placing a scale figured silhouette into the plan oblique. Collage the perspectival volume of the volumetric parti as whiteout on a photo creating. Such excercise help the designer to design views of the building.

Private Space Circulation

Public Space Circulation

Private Spaces Public Spaces

Public & Private Spaces

Opera House Office Tower Exhibition Gallery Theaters

Programming

Circulation Diagram The helical thread running around the building are corridors, it connects with the inside on some moments. Individual volumetric parti are connected by these corridors as well. Visitors easily transit from outside to inside or from one facility to another.

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Longitudin

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D e l a ware Ave

loor Plan

SEBASTIAN

nal Section 12

Birdview

Exterior Render 13

Opera Interior Render

w Render The methodology this studio explored on was a conversation between graphic(2D) and geometry(3D). The project began by writing a narrative of philadelphia: Philadelphia has a rich history on art development and industry growth; under the mask of romantic artistic expression fulfilling the city (such as grafitti art), she embraces powerful strength from its rich industrial history. The designer chose "screw" to symbolize Philadelphia's rich industrial history, and transforms "screw"'s graphic characteristics into a three dimensional building. Helix has been a driving force for designing circulation and profile of the building. Another topic interestes the designer was design of threshhold entering a private space from a public space; furthermore, brings a conversation about how to define a public or private space. The design creates a strong graphic impression through its profile, and rich varing spatial conditions from 2D and 3d constant feedback loop.

CRYPSIS

Manitoga Pavilion|New York|100 sq ft

Arch 501 Penn Design Studio Instructor: Daniell Williams Year 2015|1 month Partners: Daniel Hurley|Ramune Bartuskaite|Siyang Xiao

3D Model: Rhinoceros|Maya|

Our massing geometry evolved from the containers we designed for individual Russel Wright pieces.

2DDraft: Rhino|Illustrator|Photoshop

The design strategies include radial projection, seams, apertures and a contrasting interior to exterior

Phycial Model:Wood|Aluminium|Ziptie|

skin.

Wiremesh Two main concepts were carried out through the design process:one is to use materials of opposing qualities to create dynamic atmosphere- rigidity versus softness; the second concept was to enhance a part to wholerelationship. We used rigid metal to create soft forms yet used soft foams to represent rigidity. A unique experience was created for the visitors through material manipulation. A holistic experience is created for visitors, stemming from the parts that make up the pavilion and visualize a part to whole relationship of a larger scale. Although we started with the overall geometry of the pavilion, the final work is composed of individual metal and foam components.

Containers The first row presents the Russel Wright Pieces. The second row shows the designers' work- containers to hold the Russel Wright Pieces.

Material Form Exploration First row shows form development of foam; Second row shows form development of steel sheet. Both try to create a "soft form".

Material Wholeformation Above images shows ways of connecting these two materials to create unique visual effects.

Massing Development The designers implemented the traits from earlier container design into the pavilion massing development. Above images show iterations of pavilion massing development.

Facade The creasing effect was achieved by directional placement of individual parts. This design is an example of part to whole relationship

A-06 A-07 A-01

A-02 A-05

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31.8"

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42.4"

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26.8"

C-02

14.5"

D-02

55.4"

A-03

39.6"

B-03

32.1"

C-03

41.7"

D-03

59.9"

A-04

44.8"

B-04

41.3"

C-04

45.6"

D-04

44.6"

A-01

23.3"

C-01

31.7"

D-01

53.6"

A-05

37.6"

B-05

22.1"

C-05

41.2"

D-05

42.5"

A-06

49.8"

B-06

37.8"

C-06

24.5"

D-06

82.8"

A-07

51.8"

B-07

22.5"

C-07

46.7"

D-07

46.4"

B-08

24.3"

C-08

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D-08

44.2"

59.2"

B-09

40.6"

C-09

38.1"

D-09

44.7"

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41.0"

B-10

26.4"

C-10

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D-10

70.1"

A-11

30.6"

B-11

31.2"

C-11

13.7"

D-11

27.1"

A-12

25.3"

B-12

82.8"

C-12

33.4"

D-12

36.1"

A-08

52.2"

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45.0"

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74.2"

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49.9"

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29.5"

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B-14

73.0"

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25.8"

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34.3"

42.4"

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65.0"

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37.2"

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40.0"

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32.5"

D-16

37.8"

C-17

30.7"

D-17

28.7"

A-16

53.6"

B-16

64.7"

A-17

32.5"

B-17

63.0"

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38.9"

B-18

36.3"

C-18

28.6"

D-18

31.6"

A-19

23.6"

B-19

28.6"

C-19

30.2"

D-19

31.0"

A-20

29.4"

B-20

28.0"

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26.8"

31.1"

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19.6"

B-21

42.0"

C-21

30.8"

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20.5"

B-23

13.2"

C-22

28.4"

D-21

33.5"

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38.4"

A-23

46.3"

C-23

16.8"

D-23

18.7"

A-24

28.8"

C-24

24.6"

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25.3"

A-25

22.3"

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29.0"

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20.9"

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20.6"

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26.7"

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49.1"

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28.8"

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50.4"

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39.7"

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20.3"

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22.8"

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8.6"

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28.9"

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25.2"

9.0"

61.7"

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54.2"

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21.5"

61.0" 63.0"

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51.9"

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Construction Diagram Designers uses wiremeshes, pvc pipes, zipties to connect foam and steel pieces to the major structure- triangulated wood sticks.

Construction Process Above images were taken during the constructing process, to demonstrate how the pavilion was built

Entrance

Creasing Line Entrance

Metal Skin

112.00

Chiken-wire Entrance

Wooden Structure

Creasing Line Metal Skin

112.00

Chiken-wire

Puffy Foam Skin

Wooden Structure

Puffy Foam Skin

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Entrance

Plan

Plan Cut The pavilion is accessible through all directions.

Metal Skin Seaming Line 112.00

112.00

Chiken-wire Wooden Structure

56.00

Puffy Foam Skin

56.00

Plan

Metal Skin

Section 1-1

112.00

Section Cut The contrasting material experience (foam versus metal) would create unique experience for the users.

Seaming Line Chiken-wire Wooden Structure Puffy Foam Skin

Elevation

Exterior R

The pavilion will sit outside of the Russel Wright Museum, in forest. Its m

Skin Shot The contrasting material experience (foam versus metal) would create unique experience for the users.

Interior

The contrasting material experience (foam versus m

Render

metal skin would reflects the beautiful environment and blend itself into it.

Shot

metal) would create unique experience for the users.

Interior Shot The contrasting material experience (foam versus metal) would create unique experience for the users.

WOVEN FIBER

04 Competition

SEPTA Train Station Platform|Philadelphia|50,000 sq ft

Instructor: None Year 2015|2 weeks Partners: Fay | Kaj| Alex

3D Model: Rhinoceros|Maya|

This project creates a media platform that is both informational and spacial. The project weaves in a

2DDraft: Rhino|Illustrator|Photoshop

snapshot of the current physical, environmental, and social context via a series of fiber optic stalks. The stalks emanate light through a pulsating volley of changing colors and frequencies. The stalks weave together to form the wall, floor and canopy of the train station, while extended tendrils hover over the adjacent highway. Using a smartphone app, visitors can engage with the data being transmitte through the stalks. The result is an interactive train station with a site-specific light installation that displays information across multiple layers, velocities, and times. Mimicing the form of a french braid, the fiber optic stalks extend and wrap the train platform.

single node

connected in line nodes

row of nodes

braid # .02

time

duration

time

speed over limit number of pedstrians

concentration (ppm)

speed of gust

number of check-ins

# .03

social media check-ins wind movement CO2 emissions traffic speed pedstrian counts

# .01

# .04

platform entrance

monolithic glass flo

fiber optic canopy

4â&#x20AC;? dia. fiber optic c

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ooring

Index # .01 - sequence of braiding diagrams # .02 - weaving type diagrams # .03 - fiber optic data diagram # .04 - iphone app dashboard diagram # .05 - floor plan # .06 - site plan# # .07 - section

y above

cables on platform

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4" dia. fiber optic cable with silicone coating

monolithic glass flooring on platform

fiber optic housing and s.s. plate

fiber optic hanging under platform

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Index # .08 - section detail through platform and fiber optic stalk # .09 - rendering from platform

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

05 Arch 531 Construction Technology Instructor: Patrick Morgan Year 2016|3 month Individual Work

3D Model: BIM

The works include BIM documents generated from an academic class and from previous intern

2DDraft: BIM

experiences.

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Roof 108' - 0"

Level 8 96' - 0"

Level 7 84' - 0"

Level 6 72' - 0"

Level 5 60' - 0"

Level 4 48' - 0"

1 A403

Level 3 36' - 0"

Level 4 48' - 0"

Level 3 36' - 0"

Level 2 24' - 0"

Mezzanine 12' - 0"

Level 1 0' - 0"

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B2 -24' - 0"

B3 -36' - 0"

Roof 108' - 0"

2 A403

B1 -12' - 0"

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B3 -36' - 0"

1 A201

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Level 7 84' - 0" Level 4 48' - 0"

CMU on Metal Stud Wall

Rectangular Duct

Level 6 72' - 0"

Structural Framing, Concrete Rectangular Beam

Level 5 60' - 0"

Level 4 48' - 0"

Light Fixture

Level 4 48' - 0" Light Fixture

Level 3 36' - 0"

Concrete Floor Slab

12' - 0"

9' - 0"

Ceiling

Level 3 36' - 0"

Level 2 24' - 0"

Elevator Shaft

Vapor Barrier

Level 1 0' - 0"

Level 2 24' - 0" 9' - 3 19/32"

11' - 6" 13' - 0"

Sewer Tieback

Escavation Support Wall H pile and Lagging

B2 -24' - 0"

Bracing Tieback Foundation Wall Underslab Waterproofing Concrete Slab Excavation Pad

Level 2 24' - 0"

11' - 6"

B1 -12' - 0"

8' - 9 19/32"

Water main

Gas main

Gravel Void

12' - 0"

9' - 0"

Mezzanine 12' - 0"

Slab on Grade

B3 -36' - 0"

Foundation Footing

Mezzanine 12' - 0"

Earth

Mezzanine 12' - 0"

THANK YOU Email Address:yichw@upenn.edu Phone Number: 626.632.1901