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