portfolio ARCHITECTURE WORKS FROM 2020-2022 WANG XINYI’S PORTFOLIO FOR THE APPICATATION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MARCH OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON EMAIL : wxiyi@163.com TEL : +86 13659293216 XI ‘ AN UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023 CANDIDATE
WANG XINYI
JUN. 1, 2000
TEL : +86 13659293216
EMAIL : wxiyi@163.com
ADD : Liaocheng Science Park of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Middle Hunan Road, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng city, Shandong Province, 252000,China
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Xi ‘ an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT)
Sept.2017-Jul.2022
Bachelor of Architecture (5-year programme)
GPA : 3.56 / 5
SKILLS
V-Ray
Lumion / C4D
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Intern, Xi’an Dadu Architectural Design Co., LTD
Jul.2021-Sept.2021
Workedasamemberoftheschemedesignteamandparticipatedintheprocessfromfield investigationtoschemegenerationofaproject.AssistedinfinishingthedesignofKechuang OfficeParkinXibeiwangTown,HaidianDistrict,Beijing.
Intern, Shandong Huake Planning & Architectural Design Co. LTD
Jun.2020-Sept.2020
Participatedinthecompleteworkflowofarchitecturaldesignfor the first time. Be responsibleforthedesignofsomeresidentialpropertiesandschools, and carried out a completesetofcooperationwithcivilstructure,waterandelectricity.
PUBLICATION
Analysis of Building Technology-starting from building aseismicity, first author, Engineering Technology
Nov. 2016
HONORS
Third class academic scholarship awarded by the university for 4 consecutive years 2018-2021
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Third Prize " and " Best Popularity Award ” in 2021 “ Yuan Ye Award ”
International Architecture Competition Oct. 2022
“Excellence Award” of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology theme
Essay Activity
Sept.2019
Xi’an International Marathon Volunteer Service Certificate Dec. 2019
“Excellence Award” in National Environmental Protection Knowledge
Competition for College Students
Sept.2018
“ Excellent Design Award ” of School of Architecture, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology
Jan. 2018
Third prize in National English Competition for College Students Nov. 2018
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Served as a member of the Focus Photography Club of the school and was rated as an excellent member Sept.2018-Sept.2019
Served as a member of the Public Relations Department of the School
League and Student Union Sept.2017-Sept.2018
ABOUT ME
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What I think of as architectural design should be a dynamically generative process, like in a game where the birth of a character is accompanied by his own little piece of space, because with his own consciousness and activity he begins to divide this space to meet different needs. When this small space does not satisfy all his needs, he starts to "go out" in all directions, for example, if he thinks he needs to do something on the east side, he builds the corresponding space on the east side, and the same goes for the creation of other spaces. In the end, all the spaces meet the user's most comfortable habits, rather than being fixed spaces that require the user to adapt to them.
A REPEAT OF HISTORY
ON THE CLIFF
THE SOUL TERMINAL
REBIRTH OF A BROKEN DOMAIN
CONSTRACTION
OTHER WORKS
A museum, located in the scenic area of the Grand Tang Mall, organises the flow of the tour according to sound changes, allowing visitors to experience the activities of a general day in the life of the people of the Tang Dynasty even in the modern city, creating an effect of a interaction between ancient and modern times.
A modular base camp and supply station, which is designed for climbers and tourists at the start and end of the route, according to the different needs of different people during climbing. As a result, we can provide a full range of services and helps to users in a very limited space.
An exploration of where the soul goes in response to the phenomenon of near death. Souls collected by the Soul Collection Station look back on their lives, meet their loved ones and even have their own hut to stay in, knowing that they have decided to return to the real world or leave for good in this Soul Terminal...
An urban regeneration project for a commercial area in Xi'an. In order to promote the development of the whole area, the main commercial complexes and some of the activity nodes will be renovated to meet the needs of different groups of people, such as local residents, foreign visitors and office workers, and to create a vibrant and interesting public space.
In this project, we designed an outdoor pavilion for tourists and residents to view, rest and hold activities for a homestay, aiming to create a special outdoor experience on the mountain of tea.
Includes individual hand-made architectural models, individual paintings, architectural photographic series and other architectural renderings. All of these works were completed during my five years of study at university, some as school coursework and some as a personal hobby.
CONTENTS
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repeat of history]
"Commemorating history in the modern world Showcasing life through sound Preserving a sense of tranquillity in the midst of downtown."
[MODERN MUSEUM DESIGN]
Project Duration ： 2022.05-2022.7
Subject ： Architectural Design
Type of work ： Individual completion
Finished by ：Wang Xinyi
How was life in ancient times different and how was it the same as today? The activities of people were different, the level of amenities was different ...... But in both ancient and modern times, people could tell roughly what was going on by the sounds, and decibels of similar sounds represented similar activities in ancient and modern times. For example, a lively marketplace in the past and a pedestrian street in a city today, a quiet bookstore in the past and a quiet museum today ......
This project is located on the pedestrian street of Grand Tang Mall, linking the Shaanxi Provincial Grand Theatre and the Xi'an Concert Hall on both sides of the street. Through a streamlined spatial organisation the space is designed from open to compact to open again, recreating the life of people in the Tang Dynasty from quiet to lively and then back to calm, thus creating a space for dialogue with the ancient times on the modern pedestrian street.
Collage Of Ancient And Modern Elements
Sound Effects Corresponding To The Scenes
General Mapping Of The Grand Tang Mall
Different sounds represent different scenes of activity, similar sounds correspond to specific ancient and modern activities although not exactly the same, but the type of activity is similar. Just as in a piece of music, there are calm musical parts and undulating parts, these changes in sound always bring to mind images of the corresponding scenes.
LOCATION
Grand Tang Mall in Xi'an, Shanxi Province, China
This pedestrian street is home to some of the strongest history and culture in Xi'an, and every day people from all over the world come here to experience life in the Tang Dynasty.
TheSquareoftheGiant WildGoose Pagoda
30 MINS. coverage
SITE S
The location is in the middle of the pedestrian street, connecting the Shaanxi Grand Theatre and the Xi'an Concert Hall, which is one of the most crowded areas.
Tourist Attractions T
The whole of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda consists of several landscape nodes, which are used by similar groups of people and are located in close proximity to each other.
Cultural Architecture C
The cultural buildings are dominated by the Shaanxi Grand Theatre and the Xi'an Concert Hall, another innovative interplay of cultural forms.
The landmark building of the district, facing the central axis of the pedestrian street, serves as a backdrop for the whole pedestrian street.
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi'an Tang
A park-like area, parallel to the pedestrian street to the north and south, and on the same visit route as the Grand Tang Mall.
Xi'an City Wall
At the end of the Grand Tang Mall, the height is higher than the buildings on both sides of the pedestrian street, so you can go up to the city walls and overlook the whole city.
coverage
The location of the project determines that it has an ample number of users and a lively surrounding environment, while being a place where many cultural forms (ancient and modern culture mainly) meet. The building therefore has to present a variety of cultures and also adapt to the s environment where people gather.
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Modern activities Ancient activities
progressively louder sound
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Analysis Of The Constituent Elements Within The Site
Antique architectural forms shops
Pedestrian Street
Architecture
Architecture
The building form is predominantly antique, but with the addition of modern architectural forms such as connecting corridors and raised platforms.
Pedestrian activity space Staying
Generating Strategies
Performance
Performers dressed in ancient costumes can be found throughout the venue, creating a cultural mix of the past and present.
Famous Places
It is the main crowd attraction marker in the area, bringing in large numbers of visitors and making the interior of the site bustle with activity.
Sculpture
It tells the story of history and culture, while providing a space for visitors to the street to rest and stop.
Analysis of Musical
Start of the day
The music looped in the venue is <Short Song>, a piece of pure music with a calm and quiet rhythm at the beginning and end, and a wide range of rhythmic changes in the middle part, while incorporating a variety of Tang Dynasty instruments, allowing people to feel the change of atmosphere while listening to the music.
Conflicts during the day
A lively evening Silence during curfew
PART1 PART2 PART3 PART5 PART6 PART7 PART8 PART4
Correspondence of Sound and Flow Paths
MUSIC CULTURE COMMERCE GRAND TANG MALL PERFORMANCE
The rise and fall of music
Sound effects
Auditory perspective
Generating Diagram
Performance Format
Role Play
Audience Interaction
Product Showcase
Culture Exports Light and shadow effects
Action flow lines
No impact on traffic status Interaction with pedestrians
Adapting to the surrounding Iconic Nodes
Variation in sound intensity
Denseness of sound
Bright Exhibition Area
This is the climactic part of the building, reminiscent of sunny, vibrant morning hours.
Empty Hall
The environment is spacious and the exhibits are arranged in a natural way, where people move freely.
Foyer Entrance
The spaciousness of the space is easily reminiscent of early mornings accompanied by the sound of birds chirping.
The Narrow Corridor
The underground space and its long shape are easily reminiscent of a drowsy afternoon.
SITE Background Visitors
Viewpoint Rendering
Human
Stairwell & Toilet 1 Entrance hall of the museum 2 Tang Dynasty Culture Exhibition Area 3 Area for listening to echoes 4 Pedestrian interaction area 5 Stairwell & Toilet 1 Conventional cultural heritage display area 2 Secondary entrance on the ground floor 3 General Cultural Exhibition Area 4 Area for listening to echoes 5 Public rest area 6 Raised grandstand area 7 Exhibition area underneath the pedestrian street 8 Double-decker exhibition area 9 Area for listening to echoes 10 High-ceilinged space with sunlight effect 11 General Cultural Exhibition Area 12 General Cultural Exhibition Area 13 Creative creative products selling area 14 Area for listening to echoes 6 High-ceilinged space with sunlight effect 7 General Cultural Exhibition Area 8 Creative creative products selling area 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B B A Ground
Plan
Section Entrance Hall
Section Ending Space
Floor
A-A
Negative Floor Plan B-B
Light and Shadow Roof
Inside the cylinder is a quiet space that uses the sound reflections of the walls to create an echoing loud space on the one hand, and the half-covered roof to create a roof halo effect on the other.
Structure
The traditional column grid structure, together with the spaced walls, creates a natural area for the display of heritage. It also mimics the architectural form of ancient Chinese timber-framed buildings.
Architectural Grilles
The building grilles and window openings are used to enrich the façade on the one hand, and to create a variety of light and shadow effects inside the building in conjunction with the sunlight on the other.
In conjunction with the streamlined tour route and timber frame structure, the contents of the artefacts and related culture are presented in chronological order.
Central Interactive Area
Located in the middle of the pedestrian street, the core of the exhibition area is below, with the part that protrudes from the ground serving as a light skylight on the one hand and an interactive wall on the other, allowing pedestrians to form a personal antique image when passing through.
High Ceiling Space
The high ceiling space allows for the display of taller cultural exhibits on the one hand, and on the other hand, with the side opening skylight, creates a rich light and shadow effect and enhances the quality of the space.
Cultural And Leisure Area
The combination of cultural and creative product sales and public rest areas completes the transition from the ancient life experience back to life in modern society, while having a certain commercial role in sales.
Core Exhibition Area
The ground level section is an interactive pedestrian area. Large skylights with thick walls extending downwards allow the beams of light to be focused on the exhibition area below, creating a solemn and sacred spatial effect.
Exploded View of Space and Structure
Exhibition Area
Core Exhibition Area
General Exhibition Area
Central Interactive Area
Wall Functions
Observation Function
Interactive Function
Consisting of four centrally symmetrical triangular spaces, each section corresponds to a core display area below.
The skylight in the triangular section is used for light and the vertical wall is used for interaction with pedestrians.
One of the walls is made of glass, through which pedestrians from outside can observe the general appearance of the exhibition area below, thus attracting more people to the interior of the museum.
The other wall is an opaque electronic display, on which pedestrians walking past can see their corresponding image of an ancient character, while those inside see an ancient character walking past on the outside, creating the effect of an exchange between the past and the present.
Overall Bird's Eye View
Climbing Route Analysis
[ON The Cliff]
"Man has always wanted to conquer nature. Everyone explores nature in his or her own way But doing so presupposes that we can protect ourselves."
[Climbing Resupply Station]
Project Duration ： 2022.9-2022.11
Subject ： Architectural Design
Type of work ： Individual completion
Finished by ：Wang Xinyi
The idea of this project was inspired by the movie < Free Solo> .
As an emerging worldwide sport, rock climbing has attracted countless people to try it. Based on such a sport, a modular base camp and supply station is designed for climbers and tourists at the start and end of the route.
According to the different needs of different numbers of people, the design is developed in combination with the analysis of human scale. This type of feed station combines many different functions in one simple modular unit, depending on the ability of the climber and the needs of the climb. In order to meet different needs in a very limited space, a part of the building is designed to be rotatable, allowing users to rotate according to their needs.
Through this design I hope to provide more support and safety for climbers, thus reducing the risk factor of the sport. I also wanted to give ordinary people the opportunity to climb and observe nature from the cliff face.
Difficulties: A vertical crack only 15-30cm wide, which can only be moved upwards by the twisting of the climber's body.
Two cliff faces perpendicular to each other and located late in the route, which is physically challenging
After completing the entire route, you can look down on the surrounding scenery from the top of the hill.
Difficulties: One move requires climbing on a pea-sized handle point and "karate kicking" with one foot to reach the stepping point.
Difficulties: Vertical cliffs, lacking a support point and relying entirely on the strength of the climber's fingers.
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Analysis
Status Analysis
Starts Freerider Half Dollar 0% 10% 55% 100% 5% 30% 70% 95% Freeblast Slabs Hollow Flake Monster Offwidth Blouder Problem Narrow Crack Endure Corner
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Smooth sloping cliff face, very easy to slip down.
There are hundreds of outdoor climbing sites throughout the United States, attracting countless national and international climbers each year.
An analysis of the age of climbers, with a predominantly young to middle-aged population of 20-40
1283M 2037M 35% <18 19-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 60+ traditional climbing rope climbing free solo 28% 21% 14% 7% 0% ACC MEMBER Climber's Age No. of accidents 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2022 NON-MEMBER 10 20 30 40 0
Rock climbing is a sport that attracts many people, but it also causes many accidents every year.
Studying the utilization rate of different shape spaces, we can see that when there is more sharp angle in the space and the use of a separate space, the utilization rate is low, which is very unfavorable for the limited space on the cliff. So it is important to improve the building surface available in the space. Regarding the situation of alone, except the experienced people who can complete the entire climbing within one day, we need to meet the some basic living functions for rock climbers, such as sleeping, catering, and brief rest.
For those who are accompanied, not only need to meet their basic living needs such as sleeping, diet, etc., but also add some space for communication and gathering. In addition, the teams of teams are more important to view the beautiful mountain scene, so the view of the landscape is more important in use.
As for the users who engage in group activities, based on the principle of low-impact development, prefabricated modules and replicability are mainly used in construction. Some buildings can be used as a base camp for climbers, for temporary rest, material storage, or a supply station for everyone.
Plan of the cooking area A A Section of the cooking area COOK WAIT WALK 3000 700 2400 1200 3600 10000 1000 1800 B B Plan of the gathering area Section of the gathering area VIEW SIT WALK LIFT 3000 700 2400 1200 3600 10000 1000 1800 C C Plan of the viewing area Section of the viewing area OBSERVE OBSERVE SIT VIEW 3000 700 2400 1200 3600 10000 1000 1800 D D Plan of the recharge area Section of the recharge area REST WALK GATHER 3000 700 2400 1200 3600 10000 1000 1800
Arvin Cara John Nora James Mike
Users Types And Needs Problems Solving And Response Strategies Plans And Sections
· Triangle 20% 35% 40% 75% 90% · Circle · Triangle · Two
· Hexagon single use rate couple group CATERING FUNCTION GATHERING FUNCTION VIEWING FUNCTION SUPPORTING FUNCTION
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The fixed section meets the common requirements of climbers of all levels in terms of function, such as sleeping and resting, hygiene and other functions. The overall structure is of steel, which facilitates temporary installation. The whole section is fixed to a cliff platform or rock projection by means of a support structure on both sides.
WINDOWS & DOORS
Windproof and airtight, it provides a more comfortable resting environment for the user.
FENCE
The roof is accessible and has a good view, and the fence keeps people safe.
CROSS BRACED STRUCTURES
The cross structure connects the horizontal and vertical main structure and makes the whole stable.
DOOR FRAMES
ACCESSIBLE-ROOF
Steel plate, strong and stable structure, high load-bearing capacity.
· TOP STRUCTURE
1200 1200
Steel, fixed windows and doors 600 400 300
1000 1200 400 · SUPPORT STRUCTURE · WINDOWS STRUCTURE
1500 700
Easy to fold and gives a good view of the lounge space
Use surface above ground level, use stairs to reach
Main structure, multiple occurrences
Exploded Vies Of The Fixed Part Structure
Fixed Part
FOLDING WINDOWS
RING STRUCTURE STAIRS PILLARS
Elevated use of space, together with the structure on both sides, stabilises the whole building. 600
FIXED SECTION ARTICULATION SECTION
The fixed part, in addition to fulfilling a specific function, also acts as a support and is connected to the middle part by means of a component that allows the middle part to rotate.
The circular chute has a hexagonal support frame cut into it, which is connected to the four steel tubes in the transition section, which are fixed during rotation and the middle section rotates. The three supporting steel tubes right in the middle drive the rotation of the middle whole in a stable form.
LATERAL ENTRANCE
Normally closed, can be opened upwards on special occasions
Rotating Part
In order to meet the needs of the users in the extremely limited cliff space, all six sides in the middle are utilised and only the functional side to be used is turned to the bottom when in use.
At the same time, the use of the space in the longitudinal direction takes into account the different three-dimensional scales of the furniture, so that people have more space to move around in it.
USE LAYER EXTERNAL HANDIAILS
The user's safety chain can be hung from it and can effectively prevent falls on narrow cliff faces.
ROTATING FRAME
Fixed rotating movable surface
ground to provide sufficient space for the middle rotating part to rotate on the other.
SUPPORT
Supports the entire building and allows the building to be fixed to the cliff face platform.
Rotating Part Using Space Expansion Diagram
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Lie down a little and rest for a while See what supplies are in the cupboard
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Sit down and talk to someone for a while
Rubbish bins Wash basin Bench coffee table Viewing bar High stool Video camera Reclining chair Sofa low cabinet Video camera Cookers Chair Vegetable sink Long Table Lounge chair Windowside chair Vegetable sink Toilet seat Floor lamp Dining table
Table Bed
The view is really good
Clothes hangers
End of the day's programme, take a break
The floor is raised above the
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Overall View
Soul Terminal]
"The day you die is the day you come home. The day you cross the threshold is the day of judgment."
[LIFE AFTER LIFE]
Project Duration ： 2022.11-2022.12
Subject ： Virtual Architectural Design
Type of work ： Individual completion Finished by ：Wang Xinyi
"What is the world like after a person dies? Is there really a soul? Where do people's souls go after they die?" ...... People are curious about the world after death and, as the film says, the greatest fear of life is often linked to the unknown and accompanied by the more tempered fear of being forgotten.
And there are now more and more practical examples of the seemingly impossible phenomenon of the <near-death experience>, in which people experience the feeling of being out of body, living as a soul, as if there were an alternative dimension separate from the real world. This space is seemed to be connected to the real world and allows one to see what his body is experiencing, as well as allowing one to look back on one's own life and see deceased people one has not seen for a long time. Until they wake up or actually die.
The design is based on this idea, by designing soul collection stations in different corners of the world and sending them to one soul terminal after another. Here they stay for as long or as short a time as they like, they can live, move around and socialise ...... But at a certain point, they have to ascend to the topmost platform to decide whether to return to their reality. Virtual technology generates virtual images
<A Farewell to Arms>
“I felt my soul come out of my body, as if were taking a corner of a silk handkerchief and pulling it out of my pocket. The silk handkerchief fluttered around and finally returned to its old place and went into the pocket.”
“Patients described leaving their bodies;being able to see from a vantage point above and then traveling down a tunnel or a canyon joined by loving guides. It is where they re-lived events from the point of view of others, feeling the pain and joy they brought.“
Raymond Moody
（The Father of NearDeath Experience）
Projection interface for face-to-face human interaction
Freedom to change the environment in which the room is located The picture loses colour and the characters lose their ability to move when it fails
“I discovered common and universal themes in near-death experiences that go beyond neurophysiological or cultural interpretations, as well as patterns of consistent aftereffects on individuals’ attitudes, beliefs, values, and personalities.”
“These near-death experiences have been reorganised and categorised into five main stages of the near-death process. Looking closely at each step, we seem to see an increasingly thorough picture of the dying process.”
Kenneth Ring
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<After> A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond
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IANDS） <Life After Life> A Scientific Investigation of the Near-Death Experience <Life at Death> A Scientific Investigation of the Near-Death Experience overhead view Different stages Ideology Reproduction of different scenes A-Perceived Death & Seprartion from the Body C-Feeling peaceful Upload personal information Looking back on your life Soul World DEATH RECOVER The End ACCIDENT & AGES Personal Life History Generate a personal image Existence time Personal will to live Friends and family inspiration Paying for activities Activities restricted when fees run out Living conditions Resuscitation scene status Virtual image + Communication Sharing a near-death experience Relationships with others E-Being “Home” Again UPLOAD COMMUNICATION LIVING TRANSPOTS B-Heading to a “ Destination” D-Reliving the Recording of Life that is Educational
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The Research History of ‘LIFE AFTER LIFE’
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Afterlife Flow Chart
A person is struck while rafting in a river and suffers a brief coma. During the time she was unconscious, she felt like she had gone to a different world.
In the blink of an eye she was on a mountain path again, which seemed to be the only one around.
According to her companion, her brain did not respond to the outside world for quite some time, and everyone thought she would not alive.
Through several real life stories of near death experiences, the common spatial elements that occur are summarised and based on these elements design prototypes are refined to meet the needs of the space.
The main assembly space, located on high ground, is almost the last space for the entire neardeath experience.
Each man has his own individual space where he can look back on his life as if he were watching a film.
"I was swept into the water by the rushing river and lost consciousness throughout. At one point seemed to see my soul flying out of my body and saw my teammates looking for me, but my body floated uncontrollably towards a mountain path. Walking through the path came to a space with a circular dome, like a huge assembly place."
"II saw a lot of family and friends who have passed away, and I saw a lot of moments from my childhood, youth and later in life that I miss, as if had watched a movie about my life. But the people saw told me it wasn't my last time, so was pushed back by a huge push. I thought the whole thing was long, but it was actually only about a minute or two.
A circular corridor with different exits, each with the option to leave at a different node.
A long tunnel passage is the space through which everyone necessarily passes to connect real life and neardeath experiences.
Each person finds their memories of different stages of their lives in the labyrinthine space and sees how they have changed.
In near-death experiences, light is a sign that guides people onward and go back to the real living world.
These corridors make you feel as if you are retracing your life, only in flashback, eventually returning to infancy
"I entered the so-called near-death state after injuring my head. After about ten seconds of falling at high speed, stopped at the end of a small, narrow bridge with a dark tunnel at the other end, a strange scene, but had no choice but to move on. At the end of the walk was an ocean and my father was standing in it, that's where he was last wrecked."
"It was as if I went into a cycle where I saw the whole process of my pregnancy and even after the baby was born, and I seemed to live for a long time in this state where also had my own family and friends. I spent what I thought was a wonderful life there, but when I woke up found I was still in hospital, having just lost my unborn child in a car accident."
A pregnant mother sees her own pregnancy in its entirety in a near-death experience
All her experiences are centred on a single fountain
feel like I've been transported
Memorable moments in many people's lives are deliberately displayed and people can experience the joy of the moment.
Recurring walls that make one feel lost in a neardeath experience that seems to go nowhere.
A small sunken theatre where different souls from the same area gather and interact.
Vertical traffic transports those souls who stay for a long time to the small house where they will live next.
The winding staircase meets the need for the souls of the different rooms to visit each other without being too intrusive.
As the spiral staircase slowly ascends, it is time for the different souls to choose their final destination.
A waterfall was seems to be the gateway to this world.
Some people also feel like they are crossing a bridge and that it is very narrow.
Wanna to go back to my childhood.
Many floating souls have been seen being transported by some cart-like vehicle.
Some people describe it as a strange world where everything recurs or overlaps.
But most of the activity space still goes like a maze
Important moments in your life are displayed in front of you as if they were frozen in time.
Tunnels are something that almost all dying people can see.
You seem to be walking with your back to everyone.
There is also a narrow corridor to negotiate.
But she was able to describe the scene in the resuscitation room.
Dome Activity Platform Circular Corridor Tunnels Maze Divine Light Raised platform Repeating walls Stepped Theatre Vertical traffic A winding route Spiral staircase A-1 A-2 B-1 B-2 C-1 C-2 31A 32A 11B 41B 22B 61B 11C 72C 32C 62C 51C 52C Story line location Text description Architectural prototyping Story line location Text description Architectural prototyping
Here she sees things of the world upside down.
Souls in a dying state are given varying lengths of stay in the Soul World, where they complete the registration of their identity, review their past lives, have their own room and a platform for activities that simulate the real world, and can return to the real world under a sacred dome if they feel the call of family and friends or decide to fulfil their unfulfilled wishes.
Virtual console in science fiction films
Undulating natural surroundings
Concentrated housing in human space
Very fast sliding devices Dormers and vaults bring a sense of architectural sanctity
Dome
The final resting place for the soul, where the wounded soul chooses to stay or go back.
Personal soul uploads to reach the soul world
Simulation of real-world natural environments and large scale living spaces
Morphogenesis of the plane of activity
Flat terrain, mild climate and diverse vegetation
Shuttled circular tube traffic meets communication needs and increases the efficiency of soul world transmission
An expression of the sublime nature of life and soul
Living
Interlocking pipes bring souls conveniently from the traffic tube to their respective living unit.
Low and flat terrain, mild climate, rainy and foggy
Undulating terrain, rich vegetation, humid, varied flora and fauna
Rotating staircase
Inverted dome
Living
Providing comfortable living environment according to the original location of the soul.
Higher terrain, arid, less vegetation, thinner air
Functional structure diagram
Residential units system
The housing units are divided into three large modules, each of which is divided into 12 smaller modules with different environments.
Transport pipeline systems
The combination of a traffic tube and a well-connected conveyor pipe allows the soul to reach everywhere easily.
Vertical traffic tube
Dwelling units & support structures
Living
The different living units allow a large number of souls to stay in a comfortable environment.
Gathering
The equivalent of a reception hall, where souls complete their registration and can review their lives in the screening room.
Activity platform system
Simulates the original living environment of the souls in different areas, giving them a sense of familiarity and belonging.
Other activity spaces
Spirits enter at the bottom of the building and leave at the top; the bottom is the gathering space and the top floor is the sacred soaring space.
Internal space for pipes
Bottom activity unit
Bottom vault structure
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 2 DAY 4 DAY 5 Direction of the Soul
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axonometric view
Overall
The main building Local soul collection
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Rail Structure Transport Transform A A B D D D B B C A B C D Overall view
The human soul Connecting Bonds
Structure Transform Transport
At the reception in the event hall met family and friends I hadn't seen for a long time, they asked me about my life and other family members, we talked for a long time just like before and we planned to talk more when we got to our place.
Life here was peaceful, I experienced the same environment as before and found the same joy that I had before, something that I could not possibly experience again in the real world.
But I can feel the thoughts and calls of my loved ones and friends, and don't think I should upset them too much in that world, though I may have fallen into this too-goodto-be-true environment.
I ended up going under the dome at the top, walking up that staircase and standing on that platform so I could decide to go back to that original world. Perhaps the next time I come here again, might make the choice to leave.
Every day, many souls travel through the same halls of activity from below to where they live and decide to stay for a while, and many choose to reach the top to face the question of their life choices.
[Rebirth of a broken domain]
"Some buildings have seen the history of the city But inevitably they will fall away as the times go by How to save these buildings that are no longer popular?"
[Renewal of the commercial area of Xian Minleyuan]
Project Duration ： 2021.10-2021.12
Subject ： Urban Design
Location ： Xian, China
Type of Work ： Team work
Group Member ：Wang Xinyi Cai Haoming Zhang Renyu
Role in Team Field research - 60% Programme design - 80% Technical Drawing - 85%
The "Minle Park" commercial area was one of the early commercial districts in Xi'an. After a short period of prosperity, it gradually lost its competitiveness in the intense commercial wave and became alienated from the youthful social life of today.
Due to the large scale of the area and the complex functions of the buildings in the area, covering commercial, office, entertainment and residential functions, it was impractical to demolish and redevelop the whole area. In order to promote the development of the whole area, the main commercial complexes and some of the activity nodes will be renovated to meet the needs of different groups of people, such as local residents, foreign visitors and office workers, and to create a vibrant and interesting public space.
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Greening systems The wide age range of people around the site results in a wide variation of activities and different behavioural trajectories of people. Different users have different activity times, resulting in different levels of activity in the area at different times share 9:00 am-9:00 pm Merchant Former occupants New Residents Neighbourhood Tourist 9:00 am-5:00 pm 7:00 am-8:00 am 0:00 am-9:00 am 24 hours 24 hours 3:00 pm-6:00 pm 3:00 pm-6:00 pm 3:00 pm-12:00 pm 6:00 pm-11:00 pm young old transport Xi'an City Central Axis Xi'an Ancient District Provincial Stadium Yongxingfang Cultural District Xi'an City Wall Wanda Commercial Centre Cultural landscape system Functional distribution Crowd distribution Fewer and fewer places to walk Shops are becoming less attractive The pedestrian street is a bit of a detour Many shops are no longer open Site status collage Status of the site and surroundings Area System Map Crowd route analysis Crowd activity analysis
Overall
update strategy Summary of typology of spatial approaches
Convergent
Guided
Spaces Interactive Spaces Resting Spaces Commemorative Spaces Architecture's attitude
Area Improvement Strategy Surrounding residents Shopping Homeowners Casuals Sports Gather Officer Tourists 3F 3F 2F 4F 6F 6F 6F 9F 9F 9F 9F 9F 9F 2F 2F 2F 2F 2F 4F 4F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 7F 2F 2F 6F 4F 12F 11F 10F 10F 4F 4F 4F 4F 2F 5F 5F 5F Development prospects Commerce Urban Scale Perspectives Neighbourhood scale perspective Node-scale perspective Advantages Problems Functional divisions Use requirements Old Town Preservation Passing on Historical Memory Meeting life needs Comparison with other commercial areas of the city Seeking a position The historical legacy of "people's happiness" should always be implemented Update of the usage status of space nodes Geographical Historical Commercial area Residential areas Office area Street shaping Featured Stores Open space Double First Floor Multi-level corridor Courtyard design Facade renovation Underground space High Line Park Convenient transportation Slow updates Wide range of users Poor connection to the surrounding area Activities take place in the surrounding neighbourhoods, streets, parks, etc. The act of activity is not restricted by time, place or age. The activities are limited by weather, holidays and other factors, mainly in the afternoon and evening, mainly young people The diverse activities of the people around the area provide a rich source of activity possibilities on the one hand, but on the other hand, if the activities are not well provided with the appropriate places for them, this will lead to a decline in the competitiveness of the attraction and a loss of sources of people. The main activities are in vanguard or market, and the main activities are in the morning and evening. Mainly the elderly and families. The main activities are in the surrounding parks. The activities are limited by weather, holidays and other factors, and the crowd covers all ages. Activities in Wanda atrium and internal streets, regardless of the time limit, the number of weekend increased, mainly young people. The activities are at the edge of the residential area, and the surrounding literary youth are the main ones. Activities in the surrounding tourist attractions, activities in the daytime, sunny day crowd, is one of the main source of people need to attract park area. The activity is in the office area of the park, and the activity time is affected by the working hours. There are more people in the morning peak, noon and evening. Wide variety of businesses Unclear theme Rich in culture Confusion of functions Space for fast passage Space for staying Space for creativity and movement Space for public open-air activities Space for relax and unwind Space for private and secluded Community-based Culture
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to the city Daily life A A B B C C D D E E F F
Before the renovation, the commercial units were independent of each other and lacked connections. The first step in the transformation is to open up the ground floor and shape the horizontal axis; the second step is to connect the various parts through a first floor corridor; the third step is to make a specific division of the commercial pattern; the fourth step is to treat the commercial interface according to its function; and finally to form another level of connection through a high line corridor. activity points and locations
Crowd
Overall floor plan after renovation
Generating analysis charts
City cross-sections
Overall bird's eye view
Illustration of the new structure after renovation
Single activity space after renovation
The chosen site is the main west entrance space of the former Wanda Atrium. After the transformation, this area not only becomes a traffic node for the horizontal commercial corridor, but also increases the vertical traffic connection, dispersing the flow of people with different functions, creating a connection but not affecting each other, which can drive the development of the whole commercial belt. At the same time, the quality of the atrium space has been upgraded, and with the raised roof space, the sense of space and comfort of the atrium has been fully expanded.
Layout of activity floor after renovation
Ground floor layout after renovation
The chosen site is the former roundabout converted into an event square. After the transformation, a residential building on the southwest side of the intersection was demolished, expanding the entire activity space. At the same time, the activity plaza became the leading space for Minsheng's commercial activities, which can effectively drive Minsheng's soon to disappear commercial status. It is a good way to enhance the living standard of the residents in the vicinity. Therefore, this point occupies a very important position in the overall layout of the renovation.
Corridor space Straightforward, connected and convenient Entertainment space Characteristic, independent and open Supermarket User-friendly, informative and simple Sports space Health, vitality and exercise Retail space Consumption, shopping, experience Entrance space Lifting, retreating and taking over Viewing space Access, transition, landscape Relaxation space Quiet, communicating and waiting Shopping Mall Space Gathering, shopping, entertainment and relaxation
Original floor plan & structure
Illustration of the new space after the renovation
Exploded view of the main building Effect Picture 1
Effect Picture 2
TECHNICAL STUDY
Project Duration ： 2020.07-2020.8
Subject ： Technical study
Type of work ： Team work
Site ：Yaan,Sichuan,China
In this project, we designed an outdoor pavilion for tourists and residents to view, rest and hold activities for a homestay, aiming to create a special outdoor experience on the mountain of tea
When discussing materials and construction technology, after considering the actual factors such as function, construction, cost, transportation, etc. we finally chose wood and a more suitable structure, and completed the construction by relying on manpower in Tea mountain.
Through this cooperative construction project, I not only deeply realized the importance of teamwork, but also learned a lot of knowledge about architectural structure.
Site Condition
Sichuan,China Ya'an
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16200
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[Constraction]
2 3 5 4 6 7 1 Exploded View Detail Design
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 The Fnal Build Result
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[OTHER WORKS]
Hand-made architectural models
Personal Painting Works
Nanjing Poly Theatre Photography
Chinese Ancient Architecture
Urban design renderings
