WAN CHING YUEN | TIFFANY MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
overall future concept of Sheung Wan, Wing Lee Street
01 dream on... 02 wallflower music hall 03 be•a•ring 04 anternet 05 lohas ground 06 flux cocoon
pavilion | CUHK | University of Westminster| 2018 summer
urban planning | Macau waterfront | 2020 summer
Alliance Primary School extension (music hall) | Hong Kong | 2020
pavilion | Admiralty, Hong Kong | 2018 fall
social housing | Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong | 2018 fall
department store | Tai Koo, Hong Kong | 2020 fall
partner with | Michael Lau, Michael Lau, David Yeung, Eric Cheung Location | CUHK & University of Westminster Tutor | Adam Fingrut Prize | fab fest | fabrication prize 2018 summer
flux cocoon weaving | cantilever | organic
challenge the physical ability of paper Flux Cocoon takes inspiration from woven protec tive envelopes found in nature. The pavilion is developed through an iterative design prototyping cycle that challenges material to per form structural acrobatics. Two irregular shaped ring beams are supported by a series of triangulated column assemblies that act as ribs. A woven outer skin evokes a strong sense of separation between interior and exterior and direct its views toward an opening atop the structure.
form articulation | study of weaves | geometry by studying the relationship between top and bottom ring, a structurally stable yet dynamic form is created. The weaves are not only for decoration but serve as a structural stablizer. Few different options of weaves are studied to prevent the buckling of the long side of columns.
top ring’s disortion & drop of cantilever’s peak point From the final 1 to 1 model built at CUHK, to the fab fest version built in University of Westminster, many successful alterations were implemented. The overall form was further optimized, specifically smoothing out the top ring’s bumps and awkward turns. also, we reduced the length of the longest components, while keeping the cantilever at the same height of 1.9m. The biggest achievement was the eradication of the use of glue and staplers; our fab fest model was connected with only zip- ties, as we placed confidence in the strength of our joints. However, the top ring is still distorted in both pavilion as thicker cardboard does not avoid deformation. To avoid deformation of top ring, bracing system similar to the bottom ring could be carried out.
1:2 model plan view
1:1 model displayed in University of Westminster
1:2 model perspective
dream on... freedom | liberal | cultural Partner with Man Cho | Pak Wai Ling Sianne Lau Macau is a developed city yet an intimate community. As the society matures and progresses to an intelectual civic entity, our prospect in space-making also advances simltaneously. Public space in the future not only serves as a place to gather, but also to think collectively, to exchange cultural and arts believes even to prompt individual spiritual growth. This proposal aims to design for the intangible and psychological needs of Macau residents in order to facilitate social cohesion and strenthen sense of belonging towards the city.
Situated in an island site, the social complex is expressed in two gestures, the upper geometry creates a new landscape for urban greenery. While the lower geometry goes underground, detached from the highly urbanised land as well as lavishness of gambling industry. It contains a range of programs such as private cubicles, self-learning hub, performing spaces and a comunity council.
by Man Cho
With reference to the Umbrella Movement and Anti Extradition protests in Hong Kong, we recognised the urge of space that can express people’s voice, in a more concise way, a genuine liberal environment to express outselves, both in terms of collectivity and individual. In this scheme, the ambiguous geometry frees up constraints so that space could freely transform in function and time. It layouts a concrete foundation to support civic engagement in culture, arts, politics and aspires the spirit to grow and blossom in the future Macau, where is became a liberal body by Pak Wak Ling
Designers: Groundwork Architects & Associates Ltd. Contractor: Ming Kee Construction (Steelwork) Engineering Ltd. Structural engineer: James Lau Associates Ltd. Acoustic Consultant: On Technology Photographer: Fiona Bao, Krystal Lung, Tiffany Yuen Landscape area: 200 sqm.
Wallflower Music Hall
Alliance Primary School extension Music | happiness | children
photo credit to Fione Bao
original
float
increases headroom
Two Birds, One Stone
The only outdoor space for the school will be its courtyard, which is around 200 sq.m, it was also where we would build over with the music hall. We do not wish to sacrifice this precious out-door space. Thus, we hovered the music hall above the courtyard, which would retain the courtyard space by converting it into a semi-outdoor auditorium and playground area, hence gaining a music hall. photo credit to Fione Bao
Music hall massing transformation
immersive tunnel music hall wallflower playground mini atrium
school hall’s entrance 4/f wallflower playground layout plan
‘Without Music, life would be a mistake’ -Friedrich Nietzsche
5/f music hall layout plan
Kids playing with slices of the nature We believe that play is an essential development for childhood while study and play are equally important and our design is an attempt to manifest such belief.
sectional perspective of the primary school
drawing credit to Enoch Chu
photo credit to Fione Bao
The heart of this installation art comprises of multiple high rotational mirrored shafts. The shaft is constructed of solid wood casing cladded with reflective mirrors, the centre axle is held smoothly by surface bearing, enables silky smooth rotation even it is secured at one end only. We have experimented different rolling methods with vertical bearings but the shaft was spinning unstably with much vibration. Hence we searched after other methods and arrived to using surface bearing. photo credit to Fione Bao
be• a• ring kinetic | illusion | layers
Be•a•ring is a culmination of parametric and kinetic design, as it welcomes you to an interac tive experience. the two different rings having different frequency of columns create different layers of privacy. Rotating columns and optically illusive mirrors creates a layered facade, engaging one to define the spatial experience.
Tamar Park Partner with Michael Lau | Michael Tong | David Yeung Collaborate with Clockenflap 2019 Fall Semester
photo by Clockenflap
| children rotating the columns
| girls doing make up | drunk people chit chating
| couples taking instagrammble photos | hugging the columns
activities
be•a•ring construction process The heart of this installation art comprises of multiple high rotational mirrored shafts. The shaft is constructed of solid wood casing cladded with reflective mirrors, the centre axle is held smoothly by surface bearing, enables silky smooth rotation even it is secured at one end only. We have experimented different rolling methods with vertical bearings but the shaft was spinning unstably with much vibration. Hence we searched after other methods and arrived to using surface bearing. surface bearing smooths the rotation
SURFACE BEARING
bearing detail
anternet
connectivity | subtraction | community Yau Ma Tei | Social Housing Inspired by the eusocial insects, the ants, which work cooperatively to keep the colony running by caring for the eggs and young ants, bringing in food, and other tasks. Colonies of social insects self-organize and carry out complex group tasks through many simple individual interactions. By applying the method of addition and subtraction to two masses of residential apartments, spaces are created by pushing and pulling out the masses in the subtraction block whereas spaces are generated between and inside the addition block. The ant nest is irregular, yet, organised due to the super organised ants. Therefore, the shear walls organise the units whereas the shif ting of the units corresponding to the grid create a continuous bumpy and irregular effect in the corridor and façade.
Sketches on the nearby utility shop, pop up store and homeless’s flat under the bridge
sharing unit plan collecting light
tunnel in section
floating nest
brdige connection
nest layout and route
ant
pocket nest
carved out atrium
ant nests in section
nest layout
ant’s crawling route
one block in an isolated corner
split the block
adding and carving out
more carve out
site plan in an isolated site in Yau Ma Tei
section of Anternet
lohas ground layering | explore| mischievous Tai Koo| Department store
Lohas Ground is a kaleidoscope of all the beautiful things collected by the little tanuki while living in Japan. Little Tanuki travels to various parts of Japan to adventure and hunting, therefore display a various of souvenirs in the store. We used the hometown of the little civet cat as the background and combined the natural materials such as timber, tree, leaves, stones with different geometric elements so that when customers step into this space, they will be immersed in a new and natural intersecting space experience.
photo credit to Sophia Li
/three featured columns The three structural columns in the store block the user’s circulation and visual connection but we did not regard them as obstacles. Instead, we make full use of its location and transform the columns into a feature. The rounded structural column at the entrance is covered with fifteen types of lotus leaves made of glassfiber reinforced plastic and chameleon spray paint. The square structural columns in the baby product area is constructed with timber shelves and chameleon spray paint; the further column is decorated with fluted glass with LED light strip at the back.
/layering /visual connection
photo credit to Sophia Li
photo credit to Sophia Li
To blur the boundaries of the area and make the space more transparent, we design different forms of furniture. We place the furniture in a way that allows customers to explore while enjoying the fun of treasure hunting.
a mix of chameleon and car paint
chameleon flower /testing of colours
using car spray paint photo credit to Sophia Li
We have tested a combination of colours and paints using chameleon spray paint and car paint. The chameleon spray paint changes the colour in different angle and gives a better gradient however it does not give off a bright colour. Car spray paint provides a brighter colour whereas the the colour is too solid. Therefore, we use a mix of car spray paint and chameleon paint to create a bright and gradual effect.
Bright colors and patterns make the dull space vibrant and lively. Thick, straight, curved and free-form lines crisscross and connect with each other to form beautiful pictures in the store. By using corrugated glass, chameleon spray paint, white tiles, paper paste, birch wood, champagne gold steel, etc. as the finishes and combiming with a variety of geometric shapes, it enriches the atmosphere and creates a diverse sensory experience.
photo credit to Sophia Li