Architecture Portfolio Yidi

Yidi Tian

Yidi Tian

Architecture Graduate

Email: yiditian321@gmail.com

Phone: 0428889268

Address: Lewisham, NSW2049

PROFILE

Detail-oriented and creative Architecture Graduate with a strong foundation in architectural design and a passion for sustainable solutions. Proficient in utilizing innovative design techniques and software tools to create visually appealing spaces and develop architectural plans, renderings, and models. Proven ability to adapt to diverse working environments and learn new concepts quickly. Eager to contribute these skills and enthusiasm to a dynamic architectural team, fostering innovation and delivering outstanding projects.

EDUCATION

2020.7 - 2022.12

Master of Architecture

University of Sydney

2017.2 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Design in Architecture

University of Sydney

EXPERIENCE

2021.3 - 2021.8

Architecture Internship

Tongyi Architects, Shanghai, China

• Participated in all phases of the design on interior & architecture projects

• Produced drawings and layouts and assisted the clients throughout the projects

• Created Cad drawings, 3D models and renderings

HARD SKILLS

AutoCAD

Rhinoceros

Revit

Enscape

LANGUAGES

English (Proficient)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Physical Model

Mandarin (Native)

01 Interior Design

Shanghai Baisha Kindergarten

This is a relocation and new construction project for a kindergarten in Baoshan Suburb, Shanghai, China. Our designers aim to create a more suitable space and safe environment for the growth of Chinese children, allowing them to play and learn freely and happily.

In our design, we add many small houses which gives the kids a sense of ownership and safety. The extensive use of timber materials infuses the space with a warm and natural ambiance, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the kindergarten.

The entrance is divided into multi-functional areas, accommodating musical installations and tailored to the scale of children, thereby creating diverse spatial levels. The design of the classroom resembles a simple house. The main corridor is transformed into an open space with a tree planted in the center, just like the main square of a rural town. Other corridors become multi-functional open spaces where kids move around freely and play with others, and it is easy for teachers to supervise at the same time.

Through the establishment of a free and open space, the kids will be able to study and play at their option and develop their abilities by themselves.

Exterior Spaces

Photo

Shanghai Baisha Kindergarten

02 Community Recycling Center: the Renovation of White Bay Power Station

The White Bay Power Station in Rozelle is a crucial industrial and cultural heritage in Sydney, symbolizing a glorious industrial history but also strong evidence of the destruction of the natural environment by heavy industry. In a time of growing environmental concerns, preserving and renovating this building will convey its rich historical content, inspire people to prioritize the environment and revitalize the community.

This project emphasizes eliminating the distance between industrial buildings and surrounding communities, integrating historic buildings into modern life, and blurring the boundary between nature and industry. The renovation design focuses on how a former environment destroyer (White Bay Power Station) will be transformed into a multi-level industrial community center where visitors will naturally perceive the industrial and historical information in the surrounding context.

On the one hand, it will become a sustainable center for plastic recycling, transforming environmentally harmful substances into renewable, eco-friendly materials. On the other hand, it will also be an active community center; by enhancing the connection between humans and place, it will reshape the wellbeing of the local community.

Functions

Retained Facade

Demolished Facade

Human-centered Scale

Viewsheds

Industry-centered Scale

Plastic Recycling Center

Administration & Offices

Green Spaces

Community Center

Mental Health Hub

Cafe & Bar

MENTAL HEALTH HUB

EXPO

EXPO

EXPO

Program Section East- West

ROOFTOP CAFE

FITNESS STUDIO

SPORTS CENTER

PLASTIC RECYCLING

SQUASH COURTS

PLASTIC RECYCLING

BAR

BAR

PLASTIC RECYCLING CAFE

PLASTIC LOADING & UNLOADING

Program Section: Boiler House

RECYCLING

CENTRAL COURTCOMMUNITY WORKSHOP

RECYCLING

EXPO

EXPO

COMMUNITY RECYCLING

PLASTIC RECYCLING

Program Section: Turbine Hall

Program Section: Switch House

PLASTIC RECYCLING

CAFE

Community Exhibition

Central Courtyard

Internal Garden

Administration & Offices

Green Spaces

Mental Health Hub

Rooftop Cafe

Workshop & Cultural Spaces

Plastic Recycling Center

Community Sports Center

Typical Elevations (Top: North Elevation, Bottom: East Elevation)

03 Residential Project

1 Tawa Street

1 Tawa Street is the alteration and renovation of a single-storey dwelling in Ashfield, Sydney. Our design accommodated the needs of a young family of four by constructing an attic addition. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. This application proposes alterations and additions to the back section of the dwelling, as well as an attic conversion, reconstructions of the backyard and alterations to the carport structure. The program’s aim was to find a balance between how much to keep and how much to demolish in order to maximize space and improve livability with an organized and flexible floor plan that makes sense when combined with the existing layout. The new design appreciates the benefits of living with natural light, fresh ventilation and garden space.

04 The Urban Cradle Western Sydney Thinkbelt

The changing landscape of university campuses and the role of universities as urban land developers raise pertinent questions for the future development of urban and suburban regions across Australia. The Western Sydney Thinkbelt is an advanced architectural research project that will interrogate contemporary forms of university-led development in Western Sydney. The central question is: ‘How should the design and planning of university campuses in Western Sydney respond to local and regional forces of urbanization and their resulting urban justice issues?’ Our proposed solution involves establishing a decentralized network of industry-specific innovation hubs connected via railway lines.

In contrast to traditional large, isolated greenfield campuses, our project advocates for dividing the Western Sydney University campus into smaller units. These units will be interconnected by public transport, forming a network of academic hubs. Each campus will have close ties to the community’s industries, commerce, and economy, transforming it into innovation hubs for various careers. Consequently, our design seamlessly integrates campus development with three commercial centers currently undergoing rapid redevelopment in line with the Greater Sydney Plan. Within this project, we will explore the campus not merely as isolated urban entities but as interconnected spatial systems deeply embedded in the processes of capitalist urbanization. Through the lens of the urban project, we aim to critically reposition architecture and urban design in relation to the influences of urban planning, finance, and real estate.

Conceptual Massing

Initial Box Massing

Raised Platform against sloped terrain

Design Principles

Presentations provide multiple functions in various sizes and forms

Engage with collaborators by hosting talks/ programs/ vocational training in flexible meeting areas

Open Spaces and Parking situated towards public frontage

Massing aligned against key access boundaries for maximum visibility

Wide Ramps allowing inclusive integration through the site

Open Facade with large interior views evokes curiosity and appeal to the street frontage

Protruding Facade with visual transparency showcases student innovation to the public

Incidental interactions between spaces to promote collaborative and multidisciplinary learning

Flexible

Promote student entrepreneurship through free-range exhibition

Hybrid classrooms that connect online to main campus locations

layouts for students to curate spaces that benefit their ideal work environment

Axonometric View

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