Design Portfolio Chun Rui Huang 2022-23
Huang, Chun Rui Architecture Student at Cardiff University htoby903@gmail.com | +852 9664 3377 | +44 7859517094
Education Ying Wa College HKDSE 2015-2021 Cardiff University BSc (Architecture) 2021-Current
Languages Cantonese Native English Fluent Mandarin Chinese Fluent
Computer Programs Sketchup Microsoft Word Microsoft Powerpoint AutoCAD Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Rhino 7
Experiences We R Family Foundation Student Teaching Assistant (2019-20) Ying Wa College Chess & Card Club President (2019-20) Joint Publishing Summer Part-time (2021 July-August) Cardiff University Association of British and Chinese University Students Social Media Officer (2022-23) Cardiff University Student Association of the Welsh School of Architecture Creative Events Officer (2022-23) Cardiff University Student Union Student Representative of Architecture School (2022-23)
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Contents Short Resume 2 Chepstow: Location and Analysis 4 Komorebi 6 Chepstow Market Square 14
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Opportunities & Constraints of Chepstow
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Chepstow Chepstow sits on the border of England and Wales, with River Wye being their boundary. The Severn Bridge is also visible from the town. There is a increase in population in recent years due to its proximity to Bristol and low property price. Its landmarks includes the 956 years old Chepstow Castle, Port Wall, Old Wye Bridge, the Priory and Parish Church of St. Mary and the Chepstow Racecourse. It was also home to National Shipyard No.1 during WW1. The word “Chepstow” also means market in old English. Great Britain
Wales
Monmouthshire
Main Transport Routes Commercial Area Healthcare Sports and Leisure Public Transport
Highway Railway
River Cultural Heritage
High Street
Industrial Area Heavy Traffic Barrier by Highway Barrier by Railway
High Street
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Komorebi A workspace integrated housing for carpenters in Chepstow. The timber building consist of 22 studio flat, workshop, central atrium and other facilities
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Concept Diagram
1 Base rectangular form from the form exploration
2 Open up atrium to create public space and sense of enclosure
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Bent in the entrance path to discourage and block stranger’s view from the station
Reducing height of corner to introduce more sunlight and create a more welcoming impression to residents below on the south access route
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Modify shape of each floor to views and sunlight
Connect up each floor using the facade
7 Connect the greenery on both sides of the building with greenery on roof
8 Final Design
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Design Overview
Roof design
Facade The shell-like facade envelopes the core building to connect up the wall of different floors Outward Facing Inwards Facing
Core Building The main structure of the building with the outdoor roof area
Structural Frame The building is a timber frame structure with ashcrete stair core and elevator shaft Timber Ashcrete
Final Design
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First Floor Scale 1:500 0
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1:500 Physical Model (by Chun Rui Huang, Alfie Randall, George Shipway) 1:500 Site Model
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L-Shape
Box
Linear
Room Typologies The studio flats types can be separated into 4 areas and cater to client’s everyday needs The room would only have the toilet furnished and the sink when user moves in, allowing them to layout the flat most suitable for them. It also encourage them to build their own furniture
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Bedroom Area Toilet Area Living and Relaxing Area Kitchen and Dining Area
Function Diagram
Roof
2/F
Apart from the listed functions, the ping pong tables that are open to public provides a gathering space for nearby locals, bonding the local community Vertical Circulation Bridge Workshop
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Library/ Self-study Space Vending Machines and Pantry Community Hall Multipurpose Room Bin Storage Boiler Room Management Office Bike Storage
G/F
Toilets Studio Flats
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Axonometric Drawings
Barbeque Area Roof
Library Space 2/F
Vending Machines and Seating G/F
Perspective Drawings
Table Tennis & Seating G/F
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Opening in Facade 2/F
Client - Carpentry Apprentices Weekday Timeline
00:00-08:00
18:00-19:00
Sleep
Eat dinner
Studio Flat
Studio Flat
08:00-09:00
19:00-21:00
Eat Breakfast
Table Tennis
Studio Flat
Table Tennis Area
09:00-13:00 Working/crafting Workshop
Barbecue Barbecue Area
13:00-14:00 Eat lunch Vending Machines
14:00-17:00 Working/crafting
Relaxation
Workshop
Studio Flat
17:00-18:00
21:00-00:00
Cook dinner
Sleep
Studio Flat
Studio Flat
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Chepstow Market Square Reconnecting the people of Chepstow and revive the historic Welsh town. The square offers high flexibility and adaptability to hold all sorts of community events
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Historic Chepstow Chepstow have rich cultural heritage passed on from its medieval and industrial days. The town was home to National Shipyard No.1. Some buildings survived through history and remain standing in Chepstow. These heritage buildings gives the town its identity and draws tourists in. The structures shown in the collage are from the town’s medieval past with the exception of the bridge from the industrial era. Although Chepstow flourished during the industrial revolution, not much significant trace of the period is left in the town.
National Shipyard No.1
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Design Process
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1. Creating a 2-storey mass as the main body of the market
2. Create a corridor to provide rain access and direct the circulation from other public spaces to the market
3. Removing part of the mass to make the building less heavy on the site
4. Create a loop in the main body to encourage people to loiter and interact on the site
5. Assign material to different levels in the building. The stone on the ground floor relates back to the town’s medieval background and the steel for the first floor relates it back to its industrial prosperity.
6. Extend part of the stone structure up and the steel structure down to blend the materials better. Glass is introduced to make part of the building lighter
7. A clock is installed for the design to better identify it as a public gathering space and provide a focal point in the building
8. Foldable stores spread across the building when the market is open. There are no specified spots for them to allow a different environment the market is open, allowing it to be a new experience for user every time they come.
Top Elevation Scale 1:500
Exploration Model Scale 1:100 17
Floorplan 0
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Scale 1:200 on A3 10
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Interaction between the Public and the Building Knitting
Other things
Painting
Farm goods
Produce
Sculpting
Crafts
Produce
Hobby
Sells at
Elderly
Young Entrepreneurs
Local Farmer
Innovative Products
Local Craftsmen Higher renting cost
Lower renting cost
Slot Shop
L o c a l
Makes
Traditional Stores Shopping/Groceries
Community engagement
Income for
Sunday Temporary Market
Attracts
Easily Tired
Buys at
General Town folks
Come for
Tourist
Provide Entertainment Encourage interaction
Rest, Interact, Chat
Seating Holds Rest while looking after playing children
Exhibition
Open area
Concert/Performance
Run, Play at
Economic Parents
Attraction
Brings
Children
Express opinion by
Community Engagement Provide
Local Artist
Holds
Showcase art at
Workshops Public Rally Perform at
Give exposure to
Local Musician
Other
Section
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Foldable Stalls Joint to fold stalls for storage
Table for selling products Handle for moving stall
Register at reception
Collect their stall from the storage
Set up the stall at where they intended
Sell their product to customers
Slots Shop Glass to display products Plastic container box
Glass door
Lock (require staff to open)
Town folks can make their product at home
Staff open the slots for customers on request, selling the product
Putting up their product to their rented slots
Seller collect their profit from the staff
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