Architecture Portfolio 2015-2018

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Studio Fire

Individual Work Semester 2, 2018 Nature Partner The project brief addresses for an extension of the University High School complex, which is located along Royal Parade and Story Street in Parkville. By considering the school as part of the city’s vision of educating future generations towards sustainability, Nature Partner is proposed to create flexible learning environment and encourage students and teaching staff to engage with nature at the same time. Besides to preserve the natural topography, rows of trees and greenery space are incorporated around the site and became an integral part of internal landscape. The extension of University High School has separated into two wings- Academic and Sports. Tall trees with wide and dense canopy are planted in the walkway to the new entrance access to the building, in which offering visitors a constant view and interaction to the natural surroundings. A natural social hub is contained beneath an undulating tree canopy-like pavilion between two main buildings. Each tree serves as overhead shading for students to breakout and gather with each other during lunchtime and after school period.

Exterior Perspective


Exterior Perspective

Close-up view of Tree Canopy


Site Analysis

Distribution of program Suppor�ng Hub

Classroom

Staff Area

Staff Area

Gym & Aerobics Collabora�ve Learning Space

Learning Commons

Sports Area Recrea�on

Netball Court

Sun Orientation and Wind Path

Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation

Project Room

Self-study Room

Admin & Recep�on

Programatic diagram Project Room Recrea�on Suppor�ng Hub Staff Self-study Room Classroom Learning Commons Sports

Source of Noise

Vegetation and Views

Program on site

Learning Commons

Self-study Room

Collabora�ve Learning Space Classroom

Project Room

Staff Area

Suppor�ng Hub

Gym & Aerobics

Recrea�on

Staff Area

Admin & Recep�on

Netball Court

Sports Area storage changing rooms


Conceptual Diagram

Typical School Program

Division volume for sports and educational buildings

Shifting and adjusting angles for optimum sunlight

Connection between two buildings to enhance accessibility

Roof terrace and green roof allow nature integration

Provision skylight allows optimizing continous daylighting and ventilation

Central “tree� canopy provides shading between two buildings

Site Plan


First Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

Green Roof Plan


Section AA

Section BB


Gridded structural tubes filled with vegeta�on for stairs, li� and project rooms Concrete columns

Concrete bearing walls with steel roof truss Steel stud wall framing & Concrete beams

Concrete floor slab forma�on

Fire-resistant metal roof Timber woven screen facade

Horizontal louvre system

Taking inspiration from the trunks of bamboo forest and Toyo Ito’s Mediatheque, vertical tube columns are raised from ground level to roof in the structure. They are mainly used for housing project rooms and vertical mobility, including lifts and stairs. This also allows recreating an experience of being in forest to the users within the interior space. Materials used in the façade of this project are recycled timber woven screen. When sunlight passes through the tiny openings of the woven screen, it diffuses and creates attractive “natural” blending of outdoor and indoor of the building. The choice of recycled timber has conceived the idea of sustainability and nature beauty. Besides, green walls and roof garden have implemented within indoor learning environments, which not only makes the school building become more attractive, but also enables students feel happier and connect more to the nature. An approach of hierarchy of circulation is based on the levels of privacy, individuality and collaboration of users.


Interior Perspective



Studio Air

Group Work Semester 1, 2018 Bike Shelter Based upon the project brief, it requires in groups, designing a bike shelter within the New Student Precinct at the University of Melbourne. This could offer a vibrant place for students and staff to secure their bikes and gather around. The concept of robotic fabric formwork was inspired by the MARS pavilion by FORM FOUND DESIGN and the Fatty Shell project, which is a relatively new method that utilizes the precision of robotic arms with fabric materials in order to cast Yshaped concrete modules in an organic form. Undergoing with the idea of nature of a tree as part of the bike shelter, we started exploring the notion of mimicry in an algorithmical, technological and physical manner. To produce a series of multipoint modules, each of “tree� growth requires starting with a node (known as the seed). When the value of parameter changed, the node would follow the pattern and grow into multiple Y-shaped modules. The design is placed in a spacious area, where integrated with trees and natural vegetation.

Exterior Perspective



User Experience

Site Plan


Generation I

angle (in degrees)

Generation II

15

Generation III

20

25

30

35

Arrangement of Tree Iterations

40

seeds of nodes

A series of nodes were then spread out and “planted� onto the unarranged and non-linear path, which brought an atmospheric journey to the users; thus allowing more spaces for the public to park their bikes. Nature, cultural and social engagement can potentially promoted to the users within the existing environment.


Generation of Tree Growth

Number of generation

3

Number of generation

10

4

6

16

8

20


In fact, we did not have that special robotic machine used in MARS pavilion. To create a physical Y-shaped module, we built a timber box frame with a pair of slider arms. Additional reinforcement and attachment help holding the fabric formwork together before pouring concrete into it. We have tested multiple prototypes on different types of fabric and concrete mix until we all felt confident to make our finalized version. 3 iterations of Y-shaped modules were programmed. With the aid of grasshopper3D design, it limited the possibility of error during fabrication. The connection system between two modules would consist of timber block due to its lightness and readily available to obtain; all prefabricated, transported and subsequently assembled on site.


Prototypes


Studio Water Individual Work Semester 1, 2017

Water Boathouse The idea of of the boathouse ramp is inspired by Le Corbusier’s design principles (i.e. Carpenter Centre for the Visual Arts). The two-storey boathouse with private workshop offered top-of-theline boat storage, maintenance and repair services. Besides, public café and restaurant are operated at both levels, facing towards the scenic view of Yarra River. Two exterior centralized ramps (i.e. one is closed to the bank of Yarra River and the other is near to shared use route for cyclists and pedestrians) through the building represents Corbusier’s architectural promenade, in which promotes public circulation to the elevated level as well as enabling users to enjoy breathtaking views and experiences through the interior and exterior spaces. Under the influence of Le Corbusier, concrete pilotis are applied to help supporting the open first floor level within the boathouse. They also served as the raised deck shade that blocks direct sunlight within the public café.


Construction Design Individual Work Semester 1, 2017

Western BACE Building This project is a sectional study of given building structure within the Mount Western BACE Building by Six Degree Architects. All the overview constructional processes and material utilization are examined. Detailed plans, sections, elevations and photos of building project are provided to identify the related construction constraints and material selection. A 1:20 scaled physical model and axonometric drawing are differentially expressed in order to understand the relationship and knowledge between design intentions, building materials and structural elements within the real-world prototype.



Construction Analysis

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 7

Stage 8

Stage 9

Individual Work Semester 2, 2016

Queenscliff House A detailed study of 12 construction stages of given building project, Queenscliff House by John Wardle Architects. To fully understand the whole logic of construction procedure, site preparation to finalize all external and internal finishes are carefully explored and analyzed


Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Stage 10

Stage 11

Stage 12


Photography



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