PORTFOLIO Name
Yeawon Min
Programs
Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Microsoft Grasshopper,
Language
English, Korean
Schools
Bachelors Degree in Architecture Ewha Womans University M.Arch 2 University of Los Angeles, California
Production : Ruoyang Chen
Production : Ruoyang Chen
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HOME ADDRESS ☖ : 105 + 110 INTERSECTION As one of Reyner Banham’s Four Ecologies of LA, Los Angeles’ freeway system is notable for being the primary infrastructure for public life in the city, and as the basis for the association of LA with the glamour of car culture. Massive land transformations were undertaken in the construction of southern California's freeways, and, with the scale of past construction in mind, there is opportunity in Freeways' embodied energy as a given land for future urban development. This new prototype for development recommends modifying the single-use transportation system into multi-use infrastructure with permanent and temporary mobile architecture spread across the freeway system’s intersections, simultaneously responding to land scarcity and providing new ground for urban life in LA 2050. Participent : Yeawon Min, Ruoyang Chen, Lecan Li, Aron Carcamo Project : Urban Planning+ Architecture
Production : Lecan Li
Production : Aron Carcamo
Production : Aron Carcamo
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ITAEWON GARDEN 이태원 옥상정원
Currently, there is a massive disconnection of green in this area. However, the density of this area makes it hard to find unused land. This also means it is hard to create green space. A way to keep the current urban structure and connect the green, we decide to join the green ''visually'. Connecting the green visually can be done by using small areas that are not being utilized, such as rooftops. Building kitchen gardens and filling the space with green will create a new green character in this area. Also, the act of creating gardens will work as a program to bring the community as one. The community center's roof placed inside our site has a 10meter difference between the adjacent road above. Currently, at the end of So-Wal-Ro 20, the road has steep stairs and ramps. This inconvenient connection is the only leading factor in the neighborhood. There is only one crosswalk that connects to the hiking course. Even though it exists, the visibility is very low, slowing down the influx of people to the hike and utilizing the exercise facilities. To improve these connection failures, new roads and systems are introduced to the public.
Participent : Yeawon Min, Haeri Choi Project : Urban Planning+ Architecture
Unused Court into Kitchen Garden
New Facility for Physical Excercise
Roof Gardens Utilizing existing roof conditions
Kiosks for diverse programs / users
Starting point of Roof Gardens Communit Center
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SIM
Self-made Ideal Model house "What if you can build your own ideal house?" Every people have their imaginary ideal house from their childhood. From childhood drawings to conversations with family and lovers, diaries, imaginary houses have no boundaries or limits. SIM gives body to the desire of 'my own house' that everybody fantasizes. Through conversations about the house and participating directly/indirectly in the design process and the end making the model house as in 'DIY' style, the clients will have the most extraordinary experience. Our first clients were students in Geumho Elementary school. Since it was our first project, we decided to give model kits as Christmas presents. Everything started when the children (4th graders) sent us their ideal houses from their imagination. SIM's job was to make the fantasy into something the children can touch, decorate and play. After delivering the final products, we were able to receive lots of love and support from the children. We succeeded to give what the children loved, and we hope that this activity made feel as if architecture is something fun and exciting. Participent : Yeawon Min, Haeri Choi,Dayeon Lee, Shinyoung Moon Project : Object
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1. Client’s Ideal house
2. Ideas to visualize imaginations
PACKAGING = FRAME FOR CLIENT = FUN EXPERIENCE TILL THE END
HAPPY CLIENT
3. Modeling (digital / physical)
4. Final packaging for client
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Small scale Large detail 제품 제작기 As the work area of an architect is expanding day by day, it is also fusing with different fields. Designer/ constructors in architecture fields have to design from product to furniture, sculpture, exhibition and interior designing. To expand our perspective, we developed a prototype product that is modularized design. Our small scale/ large detail product is a playing facility that can be assembled as the user wants. These pipe-shaped modules follow a 1400mm x 1400mm grid allowing not only children but also all generations to go inside, climb and sit on. The user can choose how many modules they need in their ideal play facility. The pipes are in 3 sizes — a diameter of 1400mm, 700mm and 350mm. The modules can be connected by bolting. The possibility to unbolt the modules allow the user to assemble and change shapes in the future if they desire. Spirals following the exterior of the pipes can vary - as the composer(user) selects different pipes with different spiral density, various patterns can be formed giving every composed facility a uniqueness. Participent : Yeawon Min, Hyunsoo Cho Project : Object
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selected developable mass with the following :
In the process of making a prototype, graphs were made to create a logically structured mass development. As shown on the figure, it was a method to keep in track of strategically locating voids and other shapes to get to the final form desired.
middle void / courtyard stair like feature ceiling like structure with middle gap an entrance into the void
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Seoul. Water Infrastructure. Pipe 서울을벗기다 When the facades of buildings covering up Seoul are eliminated, the critical element 'water' runs through the city's water infrastructure. The water travels the city, bringing the city to life. The pavilion depicts the water infrastructure and water, which is the identity of Seoul. Han-river becomes the axis of the project creating a grid over the city. Different district's skyline within Seoul or the urban fabric make volume fabricated using pipes and connecting compartments. The districts' diversity is represented by assigning different colors and lighting—the local context within the pavilion work as features to attract tourists in, inducing activities. DDP's dry and hot weather creates a contrast with our pavilion, which produces colorful shades with water and public features such as chairs, providing a refreshing experience to the users.
Participent : Yeawon Min + 14 Project : Pavilion
Distinctive Districts in Seoul
Basic Water Grid
Vertical Pipe Extrusion
Height Variation Green Pipe
ACRYLIC T PIPE ACRYLIC ELBOW ACRYLIC PIPE
Shading Structure PIPE WITH PLATE LASER CUT ACRYLIC BOARD
Sitting Space
TRIPOD COLUMN
BOLTING PLYWOOD BASE PLATE
Water Fall
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CLASSROOM IDEA 교실이데아 For more than 100s of years, the school system has not changed. Even though technology and various infrastructures developed, children, especially in South Korea, use the same school system as in the 1900s. As a proposition for the new educational system, the Korean '마을 결합형 학교' which invites all society members into the system will be the future for a better educational institution. '마을 결합형 학교' allows all members of the society to become both students and teachers. This stimulates the society members to participate in the system which brings not only educational development but also a vibrant community. Unlike existing elementary schools where society members other than elementary students cannot use the infrastructure a school may have, this school is always open. However, since danger for the young students still exists, classrooms and shared programs are physically separated. To pull them together, all applications are virtually connected, creating an educational complex while keeping the students safe. Participent : Yeawon Min Project : Architecture
common classroom plan
large common space
only way out
easy to spill out
only space to play
students can easily play
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REVIVING EULJIRO 을지로 재생 프로젝트 Euljiro is in the center of Jung-gu, on the southern part of Cheonggye creek. It is in the middle of Seoul city hall(west) and Dongdaemoon market/ DDP(east). West side of Euljiro is Myeongdong which is famous for tourists and shopping. Myeongdong has been famous for it since 1910 were when lots of Japanese population's residential areas were concentrated near Myeongdong. Right next to the eastern side of Euljiro is
Seun Arcade.
Vertically there is Chungmuro road. Along Chungumuro road are Euljiro 3 ga station(subway line number 2,3) and Chungmuro station(subway line number 3,4). Horizontally is Euljiro and Mareunnaero. The vertical and horizontal roads make two significant crossroads; Myeongbo crossroad and Euljiro 3ga crossroad. There is almost no residence in Euljiro now. The programs are mostly commercial purposes. The unique factor about this area's commercial programs is that they form clusters. These clusters have a strong symbiotic relationship between the industries. The leading industries are printing and machinery. Participent : Yeawon Min, Jooyeon Choi Project : Urban Planning
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Core, public space, and floating pestrian roads are placed inside the truss structure.
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The first masses will form around the cores for accessibility. Masses will start on the first and forth floor. The 1-2 floors start to stack up and 3-4 floors hang on the truss.
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FIrst and 4the floor reach max capacity. Masses start to form on the second and third floors.
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Between the unit masses , naturally formed public spaces form. These space is flexible and may change through time.
Full capacity over time.
Canopy orientation
Existing Canopy with thick dust
Make orientation with Color canopy
The canopies on Euljiro stores has been there since the start of this area which is 1950-60’s. All the stores do not have a united shape or system. Also since they have been there for a long time, lots of dust are stacked up that is so thick, it cannot be removed. After sunny days, these dust create air pollution and block natural lighting to enter the area.
By using color systems, people are able the find the store/information they want better than now. It is an improved version of the old canopy that has been giving negative influence on the environment. It will also act as a vibrating element to brighten Euljiro.
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Digital Printing
Digital Printing Pottery Interior, Tools / Metal / etc Interior, Pottery
Digital Tools / Printing Metal / etc Printing / Publishing Printing /Pottery Publishing Interior, Light LightStation Gas Tools / Metal / etc
Laser cutting Financial ///Insurance Financial Insurance / Trade Computer Laser cuttingCenter Gas Computer Station Printing //Publishing Metal Welding Hotels Motels Hotels / Motels Metal /Insurance Welding / Trade Center Financial /// Light Hardware(iron) Hotels / Motels Hardware(iron) Gas Station Gas Station Restaurant Cafe Electronics Electronics Financial / /Insurance / Trade Center Office
Digital Digital Printing Digital Printing Printing Interior, Interior / Pottery Interior, Pottery Pottery Tools / Metal / Tools / Metal / etc etc / etc Tools / Metal Printing Printing / / Publishing Publishing Printing / Publishing Light Light Light
Convenience Tools Restaurant / Facility Cafe Tools Hotels / Motels
Gas Gas Station Station
Precise Convenience Facility Precise Manufacture Manufacture
Financial Financial / / Insurance Insurance / / Trade Trade Center Center
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Hotels Hotels / / Motels Motels
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Program distribution
Image of the city
Euljiro is famous for the manufacturing industry. So many people come here for buying material or ordering products. Particular alleys and districts sell a specific product, and the shops are gathered along the street. When you visit here, you can see the whole clusters are formed. Especially in our site, the tool industry and printing industry is the central part, and it has existed since the 1960s. Since then, the old buildings are here continuing producing products. Next to our site are highrise building of Myeondong and 2.7km Seun arcade. For office workers, many restaurants and cafes exist following alleys andPrinting big streets. Most Computer / Lasersmall cutting Computer / Laser cutting visit this Publishing / Welding Printing to have lunch, ofMetal the workers area Metal / Welding Hardware(iron) Bookbinding Publishing coffee, and rest. They started to come to this Computer / Laser cutting Hardware(iron) Electronics Printing Bookbinding Paper place of/ Diary the lunchtime Electronics Metal /from Welding 11:30 am and most Tools Paper Publishing Calendar Tools Precise Manufacture Hardware(iron) Calendar / Diaryhave fixed Coating Bookbinding finish by 1:30 pm. Office Special workers Precise Manufacture Electronics Printing Special Paper Coating Printing lunchtime, but other industry workers do not. Restaurant / Cafe Restaurant ToolsPublishing Calendar/ /Cafe Diary Publishing SoConvenience they tend to visit past 1:00Facility Restaurant /Facility Cafe Convenience Precise Manufacture Restaurant / pm Cafe to avoid Bookbinding Special Coating Bookbinding Convenience Facility Paper Paper for the vacant seat.Convenience Facility waiting
Most of the interviewees set their main district boundaries near their workspace. The workers that are participating in the industries near our site had an extensive minor district. The minor communities may be significant, but the workers usually stay in their store/factories because of work. The areas were large, but the disconnection between two different industries; machine/ tools and publishing was clear. Mainly they did not know about the regions that cross wide roads such as Euljiro and Chungmuro. The landmarks most of the people thought of were their workspace(store, factory, office, etc.), subway stations, Myungbo Art Hall, theaters, and Cheonggye creek. Overall, interviewees knew the area that was related to their work or at least thought of that area as districts. However, the industries were disconnected, and usually, the interviewees did not have much interest in areas out of their boundary.
Restaurant / Cafe Calendar / Calendar / Diary Diary
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Restaurant Restaurant / / Cafe Cafe Convenience Convenience Facility Facility
Building Regulations 1. Setback Regulation
Public Space
2. No mass over Green area
Green
3. Height Regulation
Units
Market
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COFFEE MOUNTAIN 대대손손 커피 블록 This project starts with analyzing the rides of Disney Land. Disney's rides resemble nature, creating an artificial natural scene. Here, we can call the rides such as the Matterhorn 'second nature.' So what will be third nature? This project defines third nature as artificially made nature that does not copy exactly what nature is. Instead, humans are more involved in creating a new scene that resembles nature from a human's perspective. The material to create third nature in Disney Land, we find substitutional materials that simple architecture construction requires. Coffee grounds show a potential to replace the abundance amount of sand needed to make bricks. As Disney Land users consume coffee, the coffee grounds are sent to the mountain where it gets manufactured into bricks. Users are invited to see the process, as the backdoor system of an urban system is revealed. The created bricks are than stacks creating interactive ride stacking memories of generations. This becomes the first interactive ride where multiple generations develop the plan of a ride creating memories and also keeping memories for history to share. Participent : Yeawon Min, Ruoyang Chen, Chinmayi Suri, Qi Long Project : Architecture + Material Experiment
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WELCOME TO DISNEYLAND
CONSUMPTION OF COFFEE
COFFEE BRICK PRODUCTION
PRE-PROCEDURE OF COFFEE BRICK
COFFEE GROUND RECYLCLE
STORAGE + FACTORY BACKHOUSE SYSTEM'S VISUALIZATION
VISITOR'S CONTRIBUTION
THROUGHOUT GENERATIONS STRUCTURAL STABILITY
SIZE CHART_DIFFERENT SCALES
FLEXIBLE DIRECTION
DIGITAL FABRICATION PRACTICE 01
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1. Material study. Study of using coffee ground (food waste) as an alternative for sand in concrete blocks. Part of a project to interpret back-door engineering to the visible part of architecture as a way to explain the concept of “third nature.� 2. Section model. Residental project. The facade of a residential project for young designers. Economic project to provide reasonable cost. 3. Physical model. Graduate project visualizing growth. 3D printing laser-cut parts assembled. 4. Pavilion. Acrylic pipes assembled. 1:1 pavilion constructed on DDP representing the rivers of Seoul. Floorboard chipboard CNC. Acrylic pipe cut by a saw. Installation on the wall using customized water pipe creating waterfalls along the pipe. 5. Physical model. 5' x 5' model. Elementary school project. The model emphasizes the exterior circulation, including small gardens connecting classrooms within the building. The gardens connect the different height level the school is located on. Styrofoam for land, paper board + wood pipes for building, Lagurus ovatus for landscape objects. 6. Physical model. Graduate project visualizing growth. 3D printing laser-cut parts assembled. Study model process model. 7. 3D map. Map of the transportation system of Los Angeles. MDF laser-cut. 8. Customized for elementary students. 3D printed and painted. The drawings of students were 3D modeled and printed. The process was to explain the concept of how architecture interaction between designers and clients. It was also a process to educate students on how architecture plans and models look side by side. 9. Model base. MDF. In the process of building a model base for urban projects.
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