| narrative: obsolescence & time / | urban regeneration framework / | city-scale adaptive reuse system / | theoretical - materialistic practice overlaps / | development vs preservation dilemma / | virtual-physical living /
Chronogram mapping Architectural Paradigm Shift since Modernism with Social and Technological Events
Narrative of the Transformation in one Paris Building according to one set of Projected Urban Scenarios
Concept Diagram of Buildings in The Ship of Theseus
Narrative Iterations of different Components and Spatial Conditions across time frame
Narrative Stages of the Transformation from Conceptual Virtual Ideas towards Physical Material Components
RURAL ADAPTIVE
CASINA COMMUNE
Year: 2023
Location: Pravia, Italy
Type: Competition
Collaborated
| rural-urban relationship / | community retreat / | adaptive reuse / | temporary biodegradable construction material / | ephemeral architecture / | village revival /
1. AGRICULTURAL HARVEST
2. FOOD WASTE COLLECTION
3. WASTE MANUFACTURES INTO BRICKS
4. SPACE CURATION 5. USE 6. DECOMPOSE & FERTILISE
TEMPORAL STRUCTURES FROM BIODEGRADABLE BRICKS
MIAMI FLOATING BIOPHILIC
ESTATE
Year: 2022
Location: Miami, Florida, US
Type: Competition
Collaborated
Awarded - Editor’s Choice
| climatic change mitigation /
| community cultural preservation:
| _ Little Hait, Little River/
| affordable housings & construction /
| sustainable energy & agriculture /
| floating architecture /
| local economy facilitation /
Composition and Connection
Typological
of the Floating Village
MONOBLOCK IN REVERSE:
ALTERNATIVE (RE)DEVELOPMENT
Year: 2022
Instructor: James Westcott, Juliana Westcott
Location: Oxford Street, London
Type: Academic
Individual
| alternative block development model / | reaction to building obsolescence / | development vs preservation dilemma / | urban planning policies & guidance influences / | highstreet monoblock phenomenon / | material & cultural values / | block-scaled adaptive reuse /
The Monoblock in Making - Plot Acquisition Timeline and Details
Upper Level Integration
Ground Level Internal Street
Megablock - Connect without Fully Demolish
The consolidation of ownership puts dispersed buildings into great risk, as well as opportunity. The series of buildings can be connected according to structural feasibility, facilitating underused corners and activate the buildings for future adaptabilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Year: 2020-2022
Location: Hong Kong
MLKK Studio
Thomas Chow Architects
Involved in projects of different scales that equivalent to RIBA Plan of Work Stage 0-7
Layout is oriented into three main areas - ‘before’ storage, process machinery and ‘after’ storage. The facade is visually opened in showcasing each process as supplemented by the infographic in engaging the public.
VIA NORTH POINT:
A CYCLE OF LIFE IN CHUN YEUNG
Year: 2021
Location: North Point, HK
Type: Professional
MLKK Studio
Status: Completed
RIBA Stage 0-7
| community installation /
| public space revitalisation / | public engagement / | sustainability design- food waste power generation / | uses in urban fabric and context / | neighbourhood-street activities /
BECOMING RENEWABLE ENERGY THROUGH PROCESSING
RENEWABLE ENERGY TURNS INTO LIGHT&FERTILIZER FOR THE GARDEN
FOOD WASTE RECYCLING POINT
PRODUCE BIOGAS
1. FOOD WASTE FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Concept Proposal to Incorporate Food Waste Collection and Expand Existing Resting Spot
Concept Proposal to Incorporate Food Waste Collection and Expand Existing Resting Spot
Community Engagement Workshop
Installation Attracts Local Awareness
Communal Food Waste Collection
Tram Drivers’ Breaks
Hawkers’ Improved Working Environment
Grocery Shoppers’ Resting Place
TRAMWAY
Cleaning Workers’ Resting Place
KOSHIRAKURA SUN TENT
Year: 2024
Location: Koshirakura, JPN
Type: Experimental
Status: Completed
| retractable canopy system / | public space revitalisation / | community engagement / | rural adaptable structures / | nature-existing connection / | adaptive seasonal activities / | light-heavy & adaptive-permanent /
A 70 years old timber frame house sitting accross the beach was in need of demolition. The Red Dot School decided to deconstruct it slowly and in a different manner, it would take one year.
A 70 years old timber frame house sitting accross the beach was in need of demolition. The Red Dot School decided to deconstruct it slowly and in a different manner, it would take one year.
Existing City house
A 70 years old timber frame house sitting accross the beach was in need of demolition. The Red Dot School decided to deconstruct it slowly and in a different manner, it would take one year.
Cut 2 & 3 /
On the 17th of October, the remaining house was cut again. Only a small portion of it remained, and the corner of the kitchen roof was taken away. The house was only remaining fragments of its past condition, recalling stories it has sheltered.
Conditions of the City House after Deconstruction
Conditions of the Severed Fragments for Hikiya and Adaptation