PORTFOLIO。 Willow Yiliu Hong
CONTENT: Story 1_Urban Stitching [Project 1] Binghamton food museum ··················································· 02 - 03
[Project 2] Boston Fenway complex ······················································ 04 - 06 [Project 3] Rome Trastevere cultural center ··········································· 07 - 09
Story 2_Slope Condition
[Project 1] Laxe coastal resort & lighthouse ·········································· 11 - 14 [Project 2] Library for geologist ····························································· 15 - 16 [Project 3] Eco-museum ········································································· 17 - 18
Willow Yiliu Hong is raised in China and in the USA. She is currently a candidate of Bachelor of Architecture in Cornell University. Her focus of study also includes business and drawing. Tel: (607)-280-7381 Email: yh439@cornell.edu
Experience
Story 3_Mini Scale
· WSP Architectural Design Consulting Co. Ltd, Beijing, China Intern, Summer 2012
· China Architecture Design and Research Group, Beijing, China Intern, Summer 2013
[Project 1] NYC delicatessen ········································································· 20 [Project 2] A study ························································································· 21 [Project 3] Bibracte excavation site cover structure model ···················· 22 - 23
Story 4_Others
Internship works ····························································································· 25 Artworks ········································································································· 26 Photography ··································································································· 27
· Ivy League Leadership Conference, Beijing, China Program Mentor, Summer 2012
Skills · Bilingual Native Proficiency in English & Chinese · Design Programs Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhinoceros, V-Ray, Auto-CAD · Modeling Laser cutting, CNC milling, 3D printing, Machine operation
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{Story 1}
URBAN STITCHING
[PROJECT 1] Binghamton Food Museum Long Section
Short Section
Problem & Concept
ARCH 2101 2012 FALL FINAL REVIEW Urban Stitching + Spatial Directionality As seen in many other Rust Belt cities, Binghamton calls for a new path to revive itsNY stagnant urban condition. Binghamton Food FOOD MUSEUM (Willow) Hong Museum utilizes food culture to link surrounding context, aiming to create a social hub that activates the now-abandoned Yiliu city center. Museum's circulation and form emphasize spatial directionality to create relations with the greater circuit in the urban fabric and, at the same time, bring Diagrams Site Plan three openings into one unity.
Program
FUNCTIONAL
Circulation
I. Study: spork design Inspired from Japanese Origami art, the spork design presents a series of spatial distortions created from folding planes. The geometric components and their relationships are controlled by consistent algorithm, which produces a sense of directionality to the overall form and its defined space.
Courtyards
EDUCATIONAL
(service access)
(museum entrance)
Enclosure
Structure
Light
Design sketch
CULTURAL
View
(food street)
Design strategy
3D print model
Model detail
II. Massing Proposals Continue with the study of spatial directionality, four massing schemes are proposed, aiming Diagrams
2 Site condition
Process
to design interlacing fluid space to bridge the museum with neighboring physical and cultural context.
Site plan
Outcome
I. Analytical Diagrams
Program
Proposal 1
Circulation
Courtyards
Enclosure
Structure
Program III. Architectural Details: view and Circulation light
Proposal 3
Proposal 4
Courtyards
The folded roof and interior courtyards serve to direct certain views as well as bring sufficient daylight into the space.
II. Sections
Longitudinal section
Proposal 2
Cross section
Enclosure
View condition
Structure
Light
Light condition
Outcome III. Plans
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
IV. Model
3 Courtyards
V. Visualization
Museum interior rendering
Museum interior diagram
Museum entrance
Food street
Service access
Roof
[PROJECT 2] Boston Fenway Complex
Problem & Concept
Urban Stitching + Spatial Continuity Boston Fenway Complex aims to turn the existing chaotic site into a pedestrian-friendly urban community— a type of space that is rarely found in Boston. The shifting grid system brings diverse programs from four sides into one network, and the layered plaza system creates continous open space to facilitate pedestrian movement.
Existing Condition Many axes cutting through site Unclear circulation connecting surroundings
Modified Condition Deriving two grids from site
Organizing space using the shifting grids Creating plazas and the cube
Re-organizing circulation Pinwheel configuration linking site context
FUNCTIONAL
(train station entrance)
RECREATIONAL (near stadium)
RESIDENTIAL (near housing)
FUNCTIONAL (service access)
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Existing Condition
Modified Condition
Existing Condition
Modified Condition
Discontinous program space Parcelized open space
Continous program space Contiguous open space
Lack of pedestrian-friendly space Isolated public space
Maximized pedestrian-friendly space Communicative public space
Conceptual collage
Site plan
Process I. Site Analysis Problem of lacking pedestrian-oriented public space is found through urban typology and fabric research.
II. Massing Proposals Forms vary from cylinder courtyard space to a combination of multi-geometric volumes.
III. Program Strategy ——————————— Level 2 "+" programs + residential bar Viewing the site
Proposal 1
——————————— Level 1 Proposal 2
Residential space typology Neighborhood typology
Landscape
Traffics
Proposal 3
Landscaping + commercial space Circulating between upper/lower plaza levels
Shifting grids
——————— Level 0 Raising plane to maximaze parking space Main circulation path
Open space typology
Existing urban fabrics
Proposal 4
Proposal 5
Outcome I. Plan
III. Model
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Level 1
II. Sections
Longitudinal section
Contextual cross section
IV. Visualization
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Train station entrance
Residential side entrance
Stadium side entrance
[PROJECT 3] Rome Trastevere Cultural Center
Problem & Concept Urban Stitching + Courtyard Typology Despite Rome's abundance of great public piazza space, the quality of city's courtyard space is unsatisfactory. Rome Trastevere cultural center aims to create an ideal courtyard that maximize the interaction between private and public programs. The design also views Rome as a body, aiming to establish capillary effect that links the arteries on two sides of the site. City's stratified spatial characterastics are also incorporated into the design.
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Site condition
Site plan
City as layers
Process I. Site Analysis
The importance of ATAC Tecnobus station and the historical Janiculum wall are considered in the design in order to create seamless transition between the site and its surrounding context.
Fabric orientation
Building scale metrics
Circulation scale metrics
Process
II. Conceptual Strategy: Capillary effect
IV. Architectural Strategy: Layering courtyard
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Outcome I. Overview
III. Site Strategy: Branching system
Outcome
II. Section Perspective Rendering
III. Analytical Diagrams
IV. Axonometric Diagram
9 ——————————————— Enclosure Minimizing enclosure appearance to emphasize architectural horizontality
—————— Vertical Circulation & Structure Geometry
Structure
Circulation
Element
Program
Enclosure
9 x 9 grid organizing structure/circulation Free plan allowing infinite program configurations
—————————— Office & Roof Terrace
V. Plans
———————— Exhibition & Fablab/Atelier Vertical capillary effect allowing social interactions between different levels
Level 0 —————————————— Commercial Massing corresponding to surrounding context Seamless connection with site & different passage types
Level 2
Level 4
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{Story 2}
SLOPE CONDITION
[PROJECT 1] Laxe Coastal Resort & Lighthouse
Concept
Process
I. Site Analysis A cove is found on the north tip of the peninsula, which perfectly conveys the unique geographic
Bridging Above, Below and Within This is a device that bridges land, sea and sky; an equator that defines the above, the below, and the within; an infrastructure that traps the warmth of the glorious sunlight, the fregrance of the wild flowers and the everchanging water reflections sparkling in the darkness. The architecture provides private and public space that would allow visitors to stay and relax, to discover the uniqueness of the surronding environment, and to interact with the local culture of Laxe.
quailities of Laxe: rock-based groud surfaces, coastal erosion influences, gently sloped periphery, well-sheltered from the Atlantic wind, etc. Three types of spatial conditions are discovered and incorporated into the design.
Site condition Site location
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Concepual diagrams
Site plan
II. Massing Proposals
Spatial condition
II. Architectural Strategy Three “bridges” are created: an entry bridge that emerges from the hillside path and leads to the roof top; an L-shaped long bar that contains all the programs and actively communicate with the surroundings; a tower that serves as a fire escape, a viewing platform and a lighthouse. The main bar is divided into two layers: the upper residential zone and the lower cultural zone, which is essentially a dock that functions as a fishing market, allowing visitors to interact with local fishermen and gain an insight of Laxe’s fishing culture.
Proposal 1
Proposal 2
Proposal 3
Study models
Outcome I. Plan
Level 1
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Level 0
II. Longitudinal Section
III. Overview
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Outcome
IV. Cross Section & Detail
V. Structure Diagram
VI. Visualization
Above: roof top
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Within: gathering space
1. Flashing 2. Roof Tile 3. Dock Type Wooden Plank 4. W6x20 steel Beam 5. Galvanized Steel Railing 6. Single Glazing Window 7. Double Glazing Window 8. Steel Box Tube 9. Cantilever Bracing System 10. Galvanized Steel Sheet Finish 11. Waterproof Membrane 12. Perforated Steel Sheet 13. Steel Supporting Structure 14. Concrete Slab On Metal Deck 15. Plywood floor 16. Steel Angle 17. T-Beam 18. Mineral Wool Insulation 19. Suspended Ceiling 20. Footer Rebar
Below: fish market
[PROJECT 2] Library For Geologist
Concept
II. Concept
I. Study: recombinant architecture
Stratification The design proposal combines site physical properties as well as client's professional identity, locates the main architectural body below the slope, and stratifies the space using Villa in Bodeaux/Douglas House architectural ideologies. The program sequence (bottom to top, left to right) is as follows: private residential space, library/geological collection space, semi-private residential space, social gathering space and top viewing platform. The main circulation spine is hidden below the platform armature, connecting individual levels and two openings from top and bottom of the slope (ruin & port) respectively. The space transits from solid to void and from private to public, in both transverse and vertical axes.
Exploring the architectural ideologies of Villa in Bordeaux and Douglas House via drafting, collaging and modeling, and combining new operational elements to devise renewed structural organizations.
Void Solid
Void Solid
Villa in Bordeaux recombinant model
Villa in Bordeaux + Douglas House recombinant model
Conceptual Diagrams
Villa in Bordeaux + Douglas House recombinant collage drawing
Villa in Bordeaux analytical diagrams
Site condition
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Process
Outcome
I. Strategy Collage
I. Overview
II. Model
Level 2 private space
Level 1 gathering space
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II. Underground Library Conceptual Rendering
II. Plans & Sections Level 1 gathering space looking down
Level 0 underground circulation space Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Longitudinal section
Cross section
Contextual plan & section
Level 0 entrance (ruin) from port
[PROJECT 2] Eco-Museum
Concept
I. Study: De[monster]ative lobster
II. Concept
Through disassembling and studying the movement of lobster, such as molting, crawling and dodging, shell sliding and muscle stretching patterns are discovered and transformed into mechanical operations.
Flexible Shading System Based on the result of lobster movement study, the Eco-museum is constructed by large-scale sunshade boards that are capable of creating a variety of spatial light conditions through sliding movement and angle adjustment, in order to meet the needs of different showrooms.
Tail movement analytical diagram
Site condition
Leg movement analytical diagram
Organic operation
Mechanical operation
Movement conceptual drawing
Sunshade system
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Process
Outcome
Study models
I. Drawing
Model 1
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Model 2
Model 3
II. Visualization
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{Story 3}
MINI-SCALE
[PROJECT 1] NYC Delicatessen Concept & Process
II. Sections & Elevation
Diagonal Grid System The NYC delicatessen design proposal impliments the diagonal grid system to plan interior space and initiate spatial fluidity, which allows the space to seamlessly connect with the fast-paced city. The central diamond-shaped skylight not only enhances the spatial directionality effect, but also provides ample natural light to the existing three-walled dim condition.
Owner Residency
Cross section
III. Visualization Delicatessen
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→ Kitchen|Storage
Application of diagonal grid system
Circulation
Ceiling design
Outcome I. Plans
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Delicatessen entrance
Longitudinal section
Front elevation
Concept & Process
Outcome
[PROJECT 2] A Study
Levitating & Wrapping Operation The site for this study place is situated between the amplified structures and circulation which both derived from previous study of Villa in Bordeaux. The design concept aims to experience spatial and mental levitation from the mundane world, as well as the flow of mind via body movement within the wrapped space.
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Conceptual drawing: levitating/wrapping operation
Visualization
Plan
Sections
[PROJECT 3] Bibracte Excavation Site Cover Structure Model Process
1. Making structural components. Materials: polycarbonate sheets, plexi-glass sheets, brass pipes, brass rods, fabrics, string
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Outcome I. Overview
2. Assemplying cast pieces into modules. Module: the nexorade system
3. Combining modeules into one body. Techniques: water-jetting, laser-cutting, soldering, welding, sewing
4. Constructing the base. Materials: plywood, metal screws, aluminum channels
5. Combining the cover structure body with the base.
Outcome II. Details
Joint between the structure body and the base
Connective joint of the nexorade system
The nexor
The nexorade
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The ballast system at two ends of the structure
The cable system
Structure perspective
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{Story 4}
Others
Internship Works
Longfusi Cultural & Commercial Complex Re-development Project Through analysis of the historical context of Longfusi area, the design starts with zoning and massing proposals based on the concept of three-dimensional Hutong, with emphasis on spatial interaction and axial direction. The scheme divides the complex into six zones, with the main zone dissecting into the upper open space and the lower small-scale space in order to meet the needs of diverse commercial and cultural experiences.
Plan
Axonometric diagram
Site analysis
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Interior view
Street facade day view
Street facade night view
Art works
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Above Dimension: 9'' x 6'' Medium: white pencil Location: Beijing, China Date: 01/2009 Below Dimension: 8'' x 10'' Medium: acrylic Location: Lijiang, Yunnan, China Date: 08/2009
Dimension: 14'' x 22'' Medium: color pencil Location: Brookfield, WI, USA Date: 05/2010
Dimension: 23'' x 32'' Medium: charcoal Location: Rome, Italy Date: 05/2014
Dimension: 23'' x 32'' Medium: charcoal Location: Rome, Italy Date: 04/2014
Photography
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Camera: Olympus E-P3 FNumber: f/3.5 Exposure Time: 1/400s Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Date: 05/2013
Camera: Olympus E-P3 FNumber: f/1.7 Exposure Time: 1/60s Location: Florence, Italy Date: 01/2014
Camera: Olympus E-P3 FNumber: f/1.8 Exposure Time: 1/200s Location: Venice, Italy Date: 02/2014