research & academic

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WORKS 2002-2011

XING LIU


CONTENTS MIXED-USE PROJECTS changchun evergrande center Chongqing New World Twin Towers Nanjing Gulou Science Park Xuzhou Complex Bangkok Naraiphan Tower White Swan Hotel Redevelopment Haining Wind Hotel Tianqin Bay Villas Yuyuan Development CULTURAL PROJECTS Redevelopment of Community Center Redevelopment of Tea Trade Center EXPO future Energy Center Redevelopment of Qingpu Office Center ACADEMIC WORKS Redevelopment of Tucson Mall Parking Garage Redevelopment of Powerplant in Berlin Rethink of Hybrid Space of Downtown Tucson Ceramic Studio on High Performance Facade


Tianqin Bay Villas LINE & SPACE ARCHITECTS (USA) Start: 2007Function: Low-rise Residentail Client: Vanke GFA: 350,000 sqm Status: Construction Role: Design Architect & Project Coordinator Brief, Located betwen Dameisha and Xiaomeisha of shenzhen, this project asked for a high-end design solution to 22 villas, all responded to the sustainable design principles. Involvement, . made physical models of one type; . checked regulations on plans; . developed interior elevation details; . did case study of green villas in worldwide; . coordinated between clients and design teams; . made oral and written translations; . attended client VC meetings;









Yuyuan Redevelopment MADA s.p.a.m Start: 2004Function: retail Client: Confidential GFA: 225,000 sqm Status: Concept Role: Project Design Architect Brief, Located betwen Dameisha and Xiaomeisha of shenzhen, this project asked for a high-end design solution to 22 villas, all responded to the sustainable design principles. Involvement, . made physical models; . worked on MLP schemes; . developed plan layouts; . attended client meetings; . attended government presentation;

sketches of Qingyun Ma

sketches of Qingyun Ma

















Redevelopment of Tucson Mall Parking Garage Start: 2008School: University of Arizona Independent Studio Work

Brief, This project aims to transform the parking garage of Tucson mall into an urban platform which could provide the visitors and shoppers an shaded open area to share the views. It also creates an ecological place for green applications like storm water collection, solar energy collection, etc.





Redevelopment of Powerplant in Berlin Start: 2004School: Technology University of Berlin Cooperated Studio Work Brief, This project aims to transform an abandoned powerplant in central area of Berlin into an ecological center for the city, including the creation of a hybrid space of offices and soho, a large scale green park and multiple program to the basement.





Rethink of Hybrid Space of Downtown Tucson Start: 2008 School: University of Arizona Independent Design-based Thesis Brief, The core of this research is to ecologically weave the site into city again, to recover the historical-spanish routes, to maximize the energy efficency via water harvestation, solar collection, natural ventilation,agricultural roofing, cooling tower, windy power, etc.







Ceramic Studio on High Performance Facade Start: 2008 School: University of Arizona Emergent Material Studio Brief, This founded research is based on the argument of how to utilize a highly performed material in local to respond the dry-warm climate in Arizona, USA. The ceramic material is designed to be part of the building facade structrue which can absorb the water in the raining season to cool the building, allows ventilation into the interior space, and provides the shade by itself.



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