RE- ESTABLISHMENT OF ORDER | Portfolio of LEYAN LI
Application for Admission to M.S. AAD Program，AAP
CONTENTS
01 ORDER OF TRANSPORTATION
02 ORDER OF SYSTEM
rchitecture, according to Frank Lloyd Wright, embodies the concept of "organic," signifying a part-to-whole and whole-to-part approach. This holistic approach translates into an orderly structure within architecture.
The order that emerges in arrchitecture is not predetermined from the start, but rather evolves and changes over time. This order is not established by a set of fixed rules, but rather through the mutual adaptation between architecture, its surroundings, and the people who use it. It is only through the constant breaking and re-establishment of this order that a more complex and implicit organism emerges.
LEYAN LI
Bachelor of Architecture, Beijing University of Technology
Selected Works 2019-2024
03 ORDER OF ENVIRONMENT
A dual grid to fragment the building mass at the foot of the city wall Beijing, Chian 2020.11-2021.1
04 ORDER OF EXPERIENCE
Study and redesign of traditional Chinese religious grottoes
Beijing, Chian 2022.4-2022.5
01 ORDER OF TRANSPORTATION
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF TRANSPORTATION HUB AND PUBLIC PARK
Team Work
15.5.2023-22.7.2023 (10 Weeks Project)
Group Members: Wei Zhang Yang Xiao
Instructor: Ning Li, Hanwen Liao
Site:Ochota,Warsaw, Polland
Concept Design(70%)/Detail Design(40%)/Physical Modeling(40%)/Drawing(80%)
Warsaw is now growing rapidly but has a severe shortage of labor due to the large number of people migrating to northern Europe, and as Poland's suspicion of Europe grows, the EU will maintain or even increase its funding to maintain its popularity. This could lead to an unprecedented large-scale development project, so the redesign of Warsaw Railway Station and Parade Square could finally become a reality.
The proposed scheme would accommodate a high-speed train connection transporting passengers and goods directly to the Gty center in Warsaw. This will make it possible to quickly transport goods from all over Europe and small businesses who will be able to sell their products in the type of food market that crosses the border of the Parade Square. In addition, the plaza will seek to become truly open and public.
FORM INSPIRATION: BICYCLE
The bicycle is a simple and successful design that has evolved over time to become the most accessible mode of transportation for many people. At the heart of our architectural philosophy is the idea of open spaces, and the bicycle perfectly embodies this concept. We have deconstructed the bicycle and incorporated the defining features of its various parts into our designs.
FORM GENERATION
We intend to use the elevated park to connect the station, sports grounds and shops, as well as connect the three plots from a larger area. By superimposing, deforming and finishing the curves extracted from the bicycle, we generate the form of the building.
Basic Operation
Form Possibility
Basic Space Generation
Exterior view: Looking at the bookstore from the bridge
Exterior view: The square in front of the book store
Transportation Platform
The platform is the connection between stations and is also an open waiting hall. There are greenery and seats on the platform for people to rest, and people in the train station can communicate with people on the platform.
Large Staircase
Passengers on the roof garden can enter the station through security checks, and people inside the station can also go directly from here to the park. People can also rest on the stairs.
Waiting Hall
The two main waiting areas, located on the first and third floors, serve passengers on underground tracks and passengers called above-ground tracks, respectively.
Middle Square
This is an area where passengers, tourists and staff meet.
Shops
All shops have a glass curtain wall located on the inside of the site and a glass curtain wall facing the street, so these shops also become part of the urban landscape.
Waiting Platform
There is glass on the outside of the platform, and people can only reach the platform after passing through the ticket from the station.
Dining Area
The vertical space is divided by a platform, and the line of sight between the platform is connected, and you can also see the waiting hall on the first floor, which can provide people with a better experience.
Underground Tracks
There are eight tracks underground at the station.
02 ORDER OF SYSTEM
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF URBAN RENTAL FARM
Individual Work
12.11.2022-2.1.2023(7 Weeks Project)
Instructor: Gang Liu
Site:Xicheng, Beijing, China
China's current land policy is a separation of powers. Farmers can cultivate their farmland, and transfer their farmland, but cannot buy or sell their farmland. Nowadays, farmers are unwilling to cultivate and transfer their fields, resulting in a large amount of idle land. The new model is designed to allow farmers to swap rural land for urban farmland with permanent city contractors. City contractors get cheaper and fresher vegetables. The government could expropriate idle farmland for more efficient large-scale mechanical cultivation.
Urban Development Urban Farming
The design selects three positions in the transportation, farmland, wholesale market and waresale market, all of which are related to units. Renting units can be divided into large, medium, and small and some types of items inside each unit are single, and some types are mixed. The design applies these features in its own module.
DESIGN OF RENTAL FARM IN BEIJING HOW URBAN RENTAL FARM WORKS
The design is located in the Xicheng District of Beijing. The field is now empty inside. The site is located in a commercial district, surrounded by new and old shopping malls, office buildings, and hotels.
The location of the site is well-developed and the internal crowd is mostly local tourists. There are many residential areas around the business district with a large number of residents and a need for vegetable supplies.
The Labratory and conference rooms: People breads new varieties
Open workshops: People process plants into products
03 ORDER OF ENVIRONMENT
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF A HISTORY MUSEUM
Individual Work
12.11.2020-2.1.2021(7 Weeks Project)
Instructor: Hanwen Liao
Site: Dongcheng, Beijing,China
The building site is located in the center of Beijing .It was open to the public as part of the park of Ming Dynasty city wall. However, due to the low accessibility of this place and the noise of surrounding environment，few people use this space. The design aims to build a history museum here that could accommodate a variety of public activities，which can not only awaken the citizens' understanding of the urban development of Beijing, but also bring more popularity to the space.
APPROACH
By extracting the urban grids existing building forms, and road network directions around the site, two sets of cross-shaped axes of the building were determined. Through the analysis of the existing circulation lines in the site, the directionality of the main entrance and internal space of the building is obtained.
In order to echo the axis, the design first rotated and overlapped the two rectangular masses. Then, combined with the existing circulation lines in the site, a virtual body running through the building was placed to increase the openness of the site. Finally, a twisted volume is
04 ORDER OF EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF URBAN GROTTOES
Individual Work 10.4.2022-25.5.2022(6 Weeks Project)
Instructor: Fan Zhang
Site:Haidian, Beijing, China
In the wake of the digital revolution, a profound transformation has swept through various realms, from media to architecture, inevitably giving rise to an enduring question: the conflict between virtual and tangible experiences. This challenge has persisted throughout the digital era's evolution.
Therefore, I envision reinterpreting the timeless essence of grottoes in a modern context. Just as the grottoes of old served as places of refuge and contemplation, my temple will offer a sanctuary of tranquility amidst the urban hustle and bustle. The design will focus on the interplay of light and shadow, texture and space, to evoke a sense of wonder and introspection.
GROTTO REPERTORIE
The position of the statue will be at or after the intersection of the axis. If the position of the statue coincides with the intersection point, people will Chinese temples are significant places of worship and prayer in traditional Chinese culture. They have a symmetrical design along the central axis, with the main buildings also being symmetrical. This creates a solemn and sacred atmosphere, enhancing the spiritual significance of the temple.
Cave 55 of the Maiji Mountain Grottoes adopts the central Buddhist altar backscreen cave construction pattern, with a square plan, a convex roof There is a certain distance between the altar and the four walls, which can be used as a path to worship the Buddha.
TEMPLE SPATIAL STRATEGY
After examining numerous cave cases, I have identified certain conditions that impact the atmosphere of a grotto. By applying these conditions, we have developed a design strategy for new temple spaces.
Condition 1:
The location of the statue affects the surrounding space. The farther away it seems, the more sacred it feels. Centric
Condition 2:
Condition 3:
Condition 4: Position of Statue Position of Statue
The taller the statue, the greater its oppressive effect on the surrounding space, dividing it into inner and outer space. The number of statues affects the relationship between statues.
Arrangment of Statues Form of roof
The shape of the roof affects how people feel about the statue.
The basic spatial composition of the grotto is an exhibition space and a tunnel, and when the grotto becomes a group of grottoes, all the exhibition spaces share a hall.
The grottoes are connected by vertical traffic spaces.The design uses this basic logic to design the flow of short tours.
Experience of Short Tour Routes TEMPLE SPATIAL SEQUENCE
The design doubles and deforms the basic elements of the grotto for a longer flow of visits. This route connects the exhibition space and other functional spaces.
Experience of Long Tour Routes
CAVE 2: CONFESS
This space has a large skylight through which sunlight shines, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Kneeling is a common practice posture in Buddhism, and in this space, believers can kneel on the steps to chant or repent together.
CAVE 2: CONFESS
Height: 9m
Length:17.5m
Width :14m
Exhibition Space
CAVE 1: TURN
A peaceful square with skylight illuminating a set of prayer wheels at the center. People turn the wheels to chant, pray, and seek forgiveness, showing reverence for the Buddha and faith in the gods. The prayer wheels are surrounded by a darker area, making the center brighter.
CAVE 1: TURN
Height: 8m
Length:14m
Width :14m
Exhibition Space
CAVE 3: BEGIN
This space is both a separate space and a connection. The walls are divided transversely into two levels, with niches on the lower floor and reliefs on the upper floor, echoing the decorative arts of the cave entrance.
CAVE 3: BEGIN Height:
CAVE 4: THINK
A ray of sunlight shines down on the Buddha statue, which is surrounded by two layers of boundaries: the first layer is made of tulle and the second layer is made of water. People can only see but not touch the Buddha statue.
CAVE 4: THINK
CAVE 5: LOOK
The worship space is quite spacious, featuring a large skylight that sets it apart from the bright Cave4. At the far end of the room is a gigantic Buddha statue, while Buddha images adorn the walls on either side. Similar to Cave4, the boundaries of the space are marked by tulle and water.
Through this section, I want to express the level of space and the position of different functions.
CAVE 5: LOOK
TEMPLE SPATIAL SEQUENCE FORMATION
AXONMETRIC SECTION
EXTERIOR OF CAVE 3: MORNING
Within the park, peaceful seats grace the tranquil water's edge, sheltered by the comforting shade of ancient trees. The temple's top surface seamlessly merges with the landscape, blurring the lines between human design and the natural world, offering a harmonious space for contemplation and relaxation.
As an experiment, I put the design into a park in the city of Beijing. This picture expresses my relationship between the building and other public places such as green spaces, sports grounds, and squares.