Yidian Liu portfolio 2018 by Loirl Liu

YIDIAN LIU ARCHITECTURE

PORTFOLIO 2018

YIDIAN LIU

(315)396-2163 yliu31@syr.edu 556 Clarendon St, Apt.2 Syracuse, New York, 13210

Academic Experience Syracuse, NY Expected 2018

I am a 5th-year architecture student studying at Syracuse University. I have 4

Syracuse University, School of Architecture Culminate GPA: 3.8

Professional Experience New York City, NY

summers of professional experiences in

Beijing, China

different countries and have participated

London, United Kingdom

in several international study programs.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

I have developed great interest in archi-

Intern Intern Intern Intern

at at at at

NYC Housing Authority Vector Architects West Architecture Lola Landscape Designers

Awards

tecture tectonics which exhibit innovative

First Place Awarded

thinking of building techniques, and are

Honorable Mention

still persistent and particular to design concepts.

Bachelor of Architecture

Honorable Mention

Link Hall Atrium Design Competition King & King Prize AIANYS Annual Student Scholarship William J. Slivers Competition Skills Rhinoceros, Microstation, V-Ray, SketchUp, Revit Autodesk, Adobe Suites

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2. 1.

Atrium Addition to Link Hall

Harbor in Roosevolt Island

Revival of Beijing Courtyard House

* Pageone Beijing Fun (Interior Deisgn, Built)

Courtyard Axonometric Pavilion 1 & 2

Big Will

* International Park in Den Haag

* Design Guidelines for NYCHA

(Landscape Design, Approved)

(Published)

1. ATRIUM ADDITION TO LINK HALL Syracuse, NY Partner: Yuxuan Liu Instructor: Tarek Rakha The site was divided into two grids with the corner rotated to face the main path

This project responds to a design competition regarding an atrium

A “Campus Carpet“ was formed to extend the dynamics into the atrium

addition to the School of Engineering (Link Hall) at Syracuse University. The current Link Hall exhibits a formulated layout, and a capacity not sufficient to accommodate the expanding needs for student services and interactive study spaces. Learning from Peter Cooper’s idea of providing an education “as free as water and air”, the proposed atrium aims to create a diverse learning experience, allowing for traditional formalistic spaces as well as informal “student to student exchange” spaces. The building form is

A glass box opened up to the pedestrians and create an intimate shelter

developed from the existing orders of Link Hall and the perceiving order from the campus promenade. In this new atrium, one can obtain the descent through different spaces of intimate scale and vast scale, and get clash of the old and the new ---- the lightness of steel and glass clashing with the heaviness of the concrete.

Skylights, facades and structure on east and west side followed two axises

Locating along the academic promenade, the new atrium seeks to create a vital campus node, a Syracuse version of Spanish steps in Rome, an interior public plaza, a dynamic space for students and faculties. It will not only serve as an atrium for the engineering school, but also function as an icon inviting the foot traffic from the bus station to the rest of campus.

Campus Carpet The pedestrian dynamics encourages the development of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;campus carpetâ&#x20AC;? to invite people and create an interior public plaza. It is a continuous surface that conceptually draws the fabric up from the lobby and into student study spaces suspended above.

Interactive Staircase The ground level lobby is fully glazed and opens to public egress, inviting pedestrians to treat the space as an enclosed public square. A wooden staircase is developed atop the concrete surface to add a sense of intimacy.

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Diverse Study Spaces Six types of student space are available along the “campus carpet “--- formal spaces such as reading room as well as informal spaces like the “cave“ and the “sky bridge“. By blurring the boundary between spaces, the boundary between departments, faculties and students will disappear as well.

The open space in the atrium allows student to quickly sit down and have a coffee.

The sky bridge atop the atrium enables students to take a rest and enjoy the view from outside.

A. Atrium Lounge

D. Sky Bridge

The big wooden staircase is an informal gathering space. It also serves as an auditorium for student events.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;caveâ&#x20AC;&#x153; is enclosed by the concrete surface and floor. It is a more private space for studying and reading.

B. Inhabitable Staircase

E. Cave

The classrooms are designed to accommodate group discussion/individual meetings with advisors.

The reading room locates at a quiet corner on the top floor . Professional books are available for engineering students.

C. Classrooms

F. Reading Room

Current Link Hall Plan

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

East-west Section

South Elevation

Ground Floor Structure

First Floor Structure

Second Floor Structure

a. 4 ft truss for roof support b. Concrete cladding c. Window sill, weatherproofed titanium zinc, 0.8mm d. Interior vapor barrier e. Double glazing: 0.3in tempered glass, 0.5in cavity f. Sun-shading mounted within the ceil- ing: roller blind g. Aluminum central fin, top shoe for 3/4 in glass brushed steel h. Return air duct for lower floor i. Water sprinkle j. 3 ft deep truss for cantilever support k. Spider point support fitting l. Flashing m. Precast concrete panel n. 4in gravel layer

Ceremonial Skylight The atrium space requires sufficient daylight to encourage interactive activities. 4 types of skylights are tested by DIVA simulations for best illuminance patterns, and the most unified skylight is selected.

Independent Structure Two structure systems are developed independently. Space frame is utilized for the 60 feet column free space and I-beam is utilized for the office block.

RISA 3D Model Critical beam and column which carry the maximum bending moment are tested by RISA 3D, which indicates no slender for local bucking.

Daylight Simulation

“Autonomous“ Atrium Space: Point in time Illuminanceuseful daylight between 500lux and 2000lux“Autonomous“ u

Space:Space: Point Point time Atrium in glare time Illuminance AtriumAtrium Space: Point in intime glare

Mar.21st 3pm Mar. 21nd

Jun.22nd 3pm Jun. 22nd

Mar. 21st 99am am

Jun.22nd 99am am

9am

Autonomous useful daylight between 500lux and 2000 lux

Mean Illuminance: 818.65 lux

Mean Illuminance Mean Illuminance: Mean Illuminance: 1133.89 lux 818.65 lux 1133.89 lux

500 lux < 54.6% Area < 2000 lux

500 lux <Area<2000 54.6% 500 luxArea < 36.9%lux Area < 2000 lux < 2000 lux

41.4 % Area< 500 lux 4% Area > 2000 lux

24.9% Area<500 41.4 % Area< 500 lux 500 lux 24.9% Area< 4% Area lux >36.9% 2000 Area lux > 2000 lux

33pm pm

500

500lux < 36.9%

36.9% Area> 2000lux

Mar. 21st

750 750

1000 1000

9am 12pm 12 pm

Mean Illuminance: 1128.94 lux

Mean Illuminance: Mean Illuminance: Mean Illuminance 1128.94 lux 1440.68 lux

500 lux < 38.4% Area < 2000 lux

26.3% 500 lux <500lux 38.4% 500 luxArea <<26.3% Area Area<2000 lux < 2000 lux < 2000 lux

37.1 % Area< 500 lux 24.5% Area > 2000 lux

37.1 % Area< 500 lux 500 lux 35.6% Area< 35.6% Area<500 24.5% Area > 2000 38.1% Arealux > 2000 lux

33pm pm

500

12pm

1440.68 lux

lux 38.1% Area> 2000lux

Jun.22nd

1250 1250

1500 1500

9am 12pm 12 pm

Mean Illuminance: 323.82 lux

Mean Illuminance: Mean Illuminance: Mean Illuminance 323.82 lux 623.94 lux

500 lux < 32.9% Area < 2000 lux

< 52.5% 500 lux <500lux 32.9% 500 luxArea < 52.5% Area Area<2000 lux < 2000 lux < 2000 lux

67.1 % Area< 500 lux 0% Area > 2000 lux

67.1 % Area< 500 lux 500 lux 47.5% Area< 47.5% Area<500 0% Area lux >0% 2000 Arealux > 2000 lux

12pm

623.94 lux

1750 1750

0% Area> 2000lux

2000 2000 Dec.22nd 3pm23nd Dec.

Dec.22nd 99am am

9am

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2. REVIVAL OF BEIJING COURTYARD HOUSE Beijing, China Partner: Nathaniel Banks

Parti Diagram

Roof Top

Siheyuan is a metaphor of old Chinese society. Historically, it served as the typical housing type for Beijing inhabitants, as varying room orientations reflected the family hierarchy and provided a private courtyard for daily uses. However, due to lack of preservation, the

Courtyard Hierachy

historical districts and “Siheyuan” traditional courtyard housing have become derelict and subsequently demolished. This has led to the recession and deterioration of the once intimate “Hutong” community which is endemic to Siheyuan housing. In order to revive the historical Siheyuan and the Hutong commu-

Circulation

nities, this project studies the formulation of traditional courtyard architecture, and focuses on renovating one of the abandoned Siheyuan in Qianchaoshou neighborhood. By creating an internal street within the site, the proposed concept removes niches that are prone to deterioration, and links the old neighborhood with arts amenities.

Structure

Traditional Siheyuan The traditional Siheyuan and Hutong community have become derelict and demolished because of the lack of preservation and the illegal private renovations.

Derelict Siheyuan and Illegal Renovations The Qianchaoshou neighbor ho o d is one of the few survived historical districts in Beijing. It is congested with damaged Siheyuan fragments and illegal additions.

Qianchaoshou Neighborhood

Concept Borrowing from Hutong, the intervention extends a linear public access way to the east/west extent of the site, reopening the traditional throughway for commuters as well as a gathering space for community members. The development removes the illegal renovations to the Siheyuan, thereby creating variable accessibility across the site.

Structure

Layout

The primary structure is a traditional wooden

The developed site is divided into 3 zones.

frame atop a concrete floor slab. The exposed

Firstly, a glass clad studio zone where resi-

space consists of two courtyards for both com-

dents can work in an open plan environment.

munal and private uses. The axial pathway acts

Secondly, an exhibition zone where work de-

like an arcade, with adjacent amenities being

veloped in the studio is curated to the public.

directly accessible from the path.

Lastly, brick clad residential zone, where residents can live in privacy.

Ground Floor Plan

Roof Plan

Entering Experience

Corridor

Corridor + Central Courtyard

Gallery + Side Courtyard

3. BIG WILL Syracuse, NY Partners: Yalun Li, Nicolas Carmona Guzman Instructor: Jonathan Louie

2. 1.

Curtain Wallpaper Curtain Wallpaper Borrowed from the famous dictum by Frank Stella, ‘What you seeCurtain Wallpaper PatternWallpaper #1 Pattern #1 Paper Patten # 1 Wall Courtyard Axonometric Pavilion 1 & 2

is what you see,’ this proposal mocks up the optical effects, figural

"Thistle"

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relationships, and illusions found in domestic decorations in a Montpelier mason that define space and flavor our social relations. By linking art, architecture, and mass consumption the pavilion suggests that the novel (or innovative) assembly of interior décor - from Wallpaper, to Hexagonal Tiles– can shape architecture through the surfaces around us. Visual illusion will effect while viewers travelling through three camouflage suits, and new perceptual environments will be perceived.

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Hexagonal Tile

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Roof Roof

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7’-0”

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Popular for representing figures and historical symbols in the domestic home. Wallpaper is a two-dimensional form applied to architectural surfaces as a ‘makeshift’ decorative device that perceptually alters the things we see. Since its invention in the 18th Century Wallpaper design has leaned on optical devices found in artistic practice from the Flat Pattern to Visual Deceit to Forced Perspective. Drawing inspiration from an adage Charles Moore told his students, “the opposite of (the) rational is (the) real’ and reality is perception,” the act of perceiving decoration as optical illusion camouflages the singular reading of an object, flattens depth, and alters scalar proportions. Visually altering the rooms, walls, and corners around us. Collapsing viewer with visual effect, and static structure with performance, three camouflage suits will be available for the audience and performers to adorn while moving between the walls. Transforming viewer to performer and encouraging a broader audience to take part in the decorative spectacle. Producing new perceptual environments through surface effects and the visual relationships of ordinary things.

Joint to Frame Connection Diagram Plastic 3D Print and PVC Pipe

Directional Light Plan Plan Drawing studying the lighting effects using directional lights from 6 directions. Positing that the decorative effects will extend beyond the

Joint to Frame Diagram Plastic 3D Print and PVC Pipe

Directional Light Plan

Plan Drawing studying the lighting effects using directional lights from 6 directions. Positing that the decorative effects will extend beyond the thing itself. Both installations will have the same room plab and profile.

4. HARBOR IN ROOSEVELT ISLAND New York City, NY Instructor: Jonathan Louie Spring 2015

The design of Roosevelt Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harbor is highly affected by both the borough of Manhattan and Queens. Situated between the Manhattan island and the land mass of Queens, the Roosevelt Island is an isolated figure. However, the existing hills, hospital, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial can be considered as smaller figures which sit within a larger context. Hence, the design of the harbor seeks to introduce new programs and activities into the site as a new figure and invites the influences of Manhattan and Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grid onto the island. This project is an attempt to further explore the relationships between the existing and the new figures.

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Figural Intersection The proposed figures either contrast to or integrate with the existing structures. For instance, the harbor building is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;alienâ&#x20AC;&#x153; to the site, while its surrounding landscape is complimentary and bridges the main building to its context. In this proposal, primary figures---harbor building, hospital, hills and the memorial, are linked by the secondary figures---the promenade, pavilions etc. DifferPresent

Queens

20 Years

ent edge conditions are developed to help reinforce the boundaries between figures.

Existing Figures

Proposed Figures

Offset Two figures with their edges offset from each other to allow a pathway running through.

Intersection A transitional space between two figures. It helps to create a dynamic outdoor resting area.

Erosion A primary figure (the hill) is carved by another figure (the path).

Rejection Rejection indicates a hard edge, which applies to the independent shops and seats in the harbor building.

Archipelago Free allocation of distinct figures within the parameter of another figure. It is applied to the pavilions in the promenade.

Parallelization Similar figures are placed in parallel to each other to enable an organized space.

*5. PAGEONE BEIJING FUN (PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE) Beijing, China Intern Project at Vector Architects Summer 2018

* Sketch by Gong Dong, Founder of Vector Architects

Locating at the Qianmen square, Pageone bookstore overlooks the historical districts near Tianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an Men square. The design challenges the general reading experience by introducing thirteen identical structures into the existing building. Appearing as installations, pop ups, or cafĂŠ, the developed structures offer the visitors with diverse reading or relaxing environment and visual connection to the cultural significant district. The internship started during the construction phase of the project, which involved plan development, producing 3D construction models and other support documentation, material negotiation and site visits.

D A. Book Pagoda B. Vinyl Record Room C. Café D. Art Display E. Children’s Classroom F. Meeting Room G. Children’s Zone H. Pop up I. Lifestyle Zone

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Book Pagoda

Borrowed from a traditional Chinese pagoda, the “Book Pagoda“ is a metaphor of “obtaining knowledge”. As a triple-height space, it encourages readers to climb over the structure and access the knowledge in an elevating process. It terminates at a cantilevered loft and offers a quiet “meditation“ space and a “void“ to overlook the rest of the pagoda. The metal mesh is reinforced by the L-shaped steel frame (15mm*15mm) to convey a sense of lightness and transparency.

Pop-up on 2nd Floor

*6. INTERNATIONAL PARK IN DEN HAAG Rotterdam, Netherlands Intern Project at LOLA Landscape Architects Summer 2015

The final proposal of the international park in Denhaag was published on August, 2015. The renovation project was initiated by the government in the embassy district in Denhaag. This internship involved the design of an entrance plaza, the development of hierarchical internal paths and revival of the historical five-row tree orders on the main street.

*7. DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATION OF NYCHA RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Internship at NYCHA, Office of Design New York City, United States Fall 2016

Ground Floor Activation Carver Neighborhood: Clinic Room

Design Excellence Initiatives NYCHA is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and largest public housing authority, which serves one of every 14 New Yorkers, over 600,000 people. NYCHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to provide the low- and moderate-income New Yorkers with permanent, affordable housing and to facilitate access to social and community services. The Design Excellence Initiatives internship project seeks to use design to integrate with communities, create safe, accessible and attractive neighborhoods, preserve existing public housing as well as foster an efficient, well qualified and sustainable design for future public housing projects.

Farragut Neighborhood: Laundry Room

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