YIFEI LOU Architecture Portfolio // 2012-2017
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Table of Contents
Xiaozheng Elementary School + Community center
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GRAY HOTEL +CONVENTION CENTER
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THE 9TH FITNESS CENTER
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F/ 1:2:4:18 THE APERTURE CONDOMINIUM
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BRANCH LIBRARY FOR PEARL AND CHINATOWN DISTRICT
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FRANKLIN POINT HOUSE
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WRITER’S CABIN FOR HENRY THOREAU
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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ABOUT YIFEI LOU
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Xiaozheng Elementary School Community Center // Xiaozheng, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China
The proposal of thesis project is to design a K-6 school that will serve primarily the residents in Xiaozheng Town, as well as the surrounding neighborhood villages. The project consists of an elementary school, a community center, and student housing units. In addition, other related facilities such as health clinic, day-care, resident consultation center, and recreational center will be included in the master plan of both the elementary school and community center components. The design will be tuned with modern architecture tectonic, while expressing pride of local culture and history of Xiaozheng. While these facilities mostly serve surrounding neighborhood village residents, it will also provide a venue for speakers, public events, and conferences. The building will not only service as an education facility, but it will work with the local community as well.
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Preliminary Concept Diagram
Site Concept
Form Concept
Learning Cabin Concept
Space Organization
Graduate Terminal Studio Next Generation School Design Studio 2 Terms Design + 1 Term Research Instructors: Gerry Gast, John Weeks
// Regional Site Context
QINGPU DISTRICT Qingpu District, is a suburban district of Shanghai Municipality, Lake Dianshan is located in Qingpu. The population of Qingpu was counted at 1,081,000 people in the 2010 census. Qingpu District is the westernmost district of Shanghai Municipality; it is adjacent to Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. Around the lakes are number of tourist scenic areas, all complete in tourist facilities. Among the tourist area is the waterside town Zhujiajiao, a major tourist designation close to Shanghai.
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XIAOZHENG Xiaozheng Town has industrial and agricultural economy coexist in one town fabric; with residential housing, and a limited commercial area infilled and waved through. The size of Xiaozheng is not significant compare with other towns, whereas it has a well-mixed social and economy conditions. The existing school, the only primary school in the town, which has mixed student population approximated 420 students, 55 school faculties. Most student come from local Xiaozheng, with only 1/8 student comes from neighborhood towns and villages.
SHANGHAI Shanghai is a Chinese city located on the eastern coast of China where the Yangtze River flows into the East China Sea, and is the most populous city proper in the world, with a population of more than 24 million as of 2014. As one of the four direct-controlled municipalities of China, it is a global financial centre and transport hub, with the world’s busiest container port. Located in the Yangtze River Delta in East China, Shanghai sits on the south edge of the mouth of the Yangtze in the middle portion of the eastern Chinese coast. The municipality borders the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the north, south and west, and is bounded to the east by the East China Sea.
// Local Site Context
local canal front context
Site Organization Concept Diagram
Scattered Organic Organization Form was organized based on the meandering canal flow. The development is condensed to settle on the site. The green space is unevenly distributed between houses. The form is commonly seen on the site with meandering canal flow.
Scattered Formal Organization Development organization propose in the project to respond the local existing urban fabric. The proposed canal will be the central spine of the project created public gathering space.
local canal front housing context
Site Organization Model
Single Focal Point On Site The central gathering point was pointed by the single tallest building on the site. The building will dominate the view along with canal. The main public gathering space will also be located around this area.
Dual Focal Point On Site The central gathering points are distributed to two zones on the site. Therefore, the public gathering points are highlighted by two tallest buildings. The same organization will be mirrored along the canal.
// Landscape and Site Plan
// Site Model Illustration
// Learning Cabin Concept Development
Chinese Courtyard Housing Typology
Offset The Existing Form
Reconfigured Organization
// Learning Cabin Plan And Section
B
B
A
A
Section AA
Section BB
// Learning Cabin Perspective Illustration
Learning Cabin Courtyard
Learning Cabin Interior
// Learning Cabin Model
// Ground Level Master Plan
// Canal View To Community Center
North Elevation
Section Through Courtyard
// Canal View To School Main Hall
Gray oak hotel Convention center // Columbia, MO
This hotel and convention center is interconnected with the natural surroundings. The site is covered in lush greenery, which is reflected in the overall design of the buildings. Through this concept, we created an interior that provides a luxurious environment. Visitors experience a feeling of comfort and pride in the University of Missouri and the city of Columbia. The design emphasizes the relationship between the university and the city and creates a landmark that represents Columbia. It is a means of way finding in nearby proximity, and will be thoroughly remembered through its striking features. Students in Hospitality, Physical Therapy, Business, and Culinary Arts will utilize this building as a living lab. They will therefore have an overall enhanced learning experience because of the opportunity these facilities provide. The form of the building is influenced by both the confluence of the Missouri and Mississipi Rivers, the curvature of the site, and the many rock quarries located in Columbia, Missouri. This influence unifies the building with Missouri and the city of Columbia.
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Preliminary Concept Diagram
Undergraduate Terminal Studio Project 1 Term Design + 1 Term Research Programming Group Design Project + Clients + Consultant Role: Schematic Design + Convention Center + Restaurant Design + Drawings + Model Builder Instructor: Benyamin Schwarz
// Site Concept Diagram
Preliminary conceptual ideograms are to define the basic layouts of the buildings based on the landscapes, paths, and views.
// Site Plan
Parking Garage should be provided on site base on Code. However, there is no enough time for us to fully developed this scheme before the thesis presentation delivery day. However, the preliminary conpet was settled down on the underground parking garage base on clients and consultants meeting.
// Convention Center
Convention Main Entrance
Base Level
Ground Level
Convention Center Lobby
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4-8
// Hotel
Hotel Main Entrance
Ground Level
Level 2
Level 3
Hotel Ground Lobby
Standard Room
Single Room Suite
Single Room Suite
Double Room Suite
Level 4-8 Bedroom Rendering
// Central Garden And Plaza
Central Garden Plaza Sketch
Plaza Plan
Plaza Plan
Plaza Perspective
// The Floating Restaurant
Restaurant Plan
// Section Through Restaurant
Central Plaza View From Restaurant
// Section Through Hotel and Convention Center
Model Photo
The 9th Fitness // Portland, OR
This Project look specifically at the role of architecture in creating the urban condition. It will look at the surface of a building not as a visual pursuit, but as a surface of interaction between the building realm and the urban realm. This surface will be investigated as a generator of both architecture and urbanism, and not as an aesthetic afterthought. Urbanism and urbanity have often been left to the realm of urban designers and planners, as architects focus exclusively on internal pursuits and react to a series of guidelines and restrictions. This approach overlooks the potential role of architecture in creating the urban condition. The premise of the studio is that architecture is not simply a backdrop for urbanity, but instead can be an instigator of urbanity.
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3D Development Process Diagram
Graduate Intro Studio Project Term Final Project (5 Weeks) Instructor: Nico Larco, Allison Bryan
// Regional Site Context
Site Plan The site locates at the intersection zone between the Pearl District and the Old Town Chinatown in Portland. OR. The local context is vibrant with smooth vehicular traffic flow. Majority of urban activities can be found on street front. The site is also one block away from the signature tourist scene of the City of Portland, Park Block. It provides a large green shade for people and play field for children. In recent years, the adjacent park block have experienced a renaissance. Upscale condominiums and creative commercial buildings have replaced vacant or underutilized buildings,
Building Daylight and Ventilation Scheme The central lightwell provides the main daylight source for the building. In order to optimize the daylight usability in the building, the louver shading facade tones down the direct exposure to achieve indoor daylight comfort rating. Design proposed both active and passive ventilation while building is operating. The mobilized roof ventilation hood can be open when weather is prompted. Ground level facade scheme is dominated by sliding curtain wall and operable gate which motivate the passive cooling and enhance the ground level public activities.
Space Illustrative Diagrams 2D Illustrative Diagrams express the ideas of encounter of spaces
// Plans
Level 2
Ground Level
// Sections
Section AA
Round Level Perspective
Section CC
// Sections
Section BB
Second Level Perspective
Section DD
Level 4
Level 3
f/1:2:4:18 The aperture // Portland, OR
1:2:4:18 is an exploration of compounding program density on a typical Portland Tax Lot. Using a base program resident module (n), students developed a series of schematic designs related to increasing quantities of (n2) within a fixed sire area, exploring the condition and potentials of densification. The studio developed programmatic organizational models that progressively respond to sire context, social exchange, and private control. The focus of the studio was on iteratively testing and refining schematic designs in relation to each of the projects defined fundamental controls, performances, and effects. Each phase of the studio will culminate in short individual presentations and a group discussion on the projects as a continuing survey of work.
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Previous Iteration Diagrams
Single Family
Duplex
Quadplex
16 Units
18 Units CondoÂ
Graduate Intermediate Design Studio III Term Final Project (4 Weeks) Instructors: W/PA Architects // Bill Neburka, Ian Roll, Judson Moore
// Concept Development
Inspiration
Plan Organization
3D Massing Development
Carve in light fill
Solid box
Lifting up
Central core activity
Reshape the form
Carve in light input
Infill green space
Modify the shape
Final sculpture
// Plans Facade Scheme
C
A
A
B
B
C Level 3-4
C
Unit Organization Diagram
A
A
B
B
C Level 2
C
A
A
B
B
C
Ground Level
// Sections
Section AA
Section BB
Section CC
// Material Selection
Lobby Perspective
Mood Board
Cedar Plank Siding
Weathered Zinc Panel
Texture Formed Plaster
Wood Floor and Ceiling
Hallway Perspective
Living Room Perspective
Branch Library for Pearl District and Chinatown District // Portland, OR
Proposed is a local library for the two districts to share. The library will be general research library for high school students, in addition to the usual local lending functions. The library will also support a wide set of needs for adjacent neighborhoods. It will include event rooms, meeting rooms, neighborhood association offices, and social services offices. The site for the library is on Couch Street between Broadway and Park Streets. This site connects literally and symbolically the two neighborhoods, while being a presence on Broadway and the Park Blocks, two historic major organizing elements of downtown Portland. The configuration of the proposal will be important as a contribution to current discussions on the character of future buildings on the Park Blocks and Broadway.
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Preliminary Form and Space Design Concept Diagrams
Graduate Intermediate Design Studio II Term Final Project (5 Weeks) Instructors: Don Genasci
// Site and Surrounding Context
Site Location
Pearl District
North Park Block
Old Town Chinatown
Downtown Portland
// Plans and Section
Ground Level
Plan Organization Diagram
Level 2
// Major Reading Room Perspective
// Plans and Section
Level 3
Space Organization Diagram
Level 4
// Upper Reading Room Perspective
Franklin Point house // Columbia, MO
A residential house designed for Franklin family. The house took a site on rural area of Columbia, MO where the old house of Franklin located. A house around three thousand square foot incorporates with local mined limestone and cedar panel finish to better blend into the surrounds. Exposed wood structure ceiling emphasizes the concept as being natural and creates notable aesthetic feature. An open interior space attributes free circulation inside of the house. An open courtyard directly points to and projects the view of a pond on the site, which emphasizes the concept of “bring outside in� Other design goals involve in this project include: providing accessibility for the residence as they aged in the house, providing enhanced public and private spaces into an open floor plan. The house incorporates the concept of gratification delay where visitors drive up the hills, park and walk along the pathway to enter the house where they are greeted with a grant view of green courtyard and the pond.
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Concept Development Diagram
Early configuration sketches to determine basic layout of the design and the separation between public and private spaces
Undergraduate Intermediate Design Studio III Summer Studio Final Project (5 Weeks) Instructor: Benyamin Schwarz
// Site Analysis and Programming Development
Space Programming Diagram
Bubble diagram of spatial relationship between each room and their connection. Utility Space
Public
Private
Preliminary Plan Sketch
Open floor plan creates free circulation while separated wings of the house enhancing the privacy for residence. In addition, open floor plan solve the aging issue in the house.
3D Development Diagram
Original rectangle configuration
Split into half to separate public and private spaces
Adding a transitional space to connect two spaces
Arraying additional space on top
// Floor Plans
Ground Level
Upper Level
// Elevation
North Elevation
Model
Living Room At Night
// Section
Section BB
Living Room At Night
Bedroom
Writer’s Cabin For Henry Thoreau // Rural Riverside
Henry Thoreau’s writer’s studio in the woods, designed to inspire writer through the presence of the natural environment. Fundamental design practices have done in this project: basic site analysis, hand drafting, interior space planning, and hand modeling. This project is the very first project I have done as it officially kick off my life being an architecture student. It certainly means a lot to my whole learning career.
The fundamental configuration is designed and modeled by the basic kit of parts, in which contains 1”x1” cubes, 1/4”x3” rods, 3”x9” panels and 3”x3” panels. Any other dimensions of parts are transformed by students.
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Undergraduate Intro Design Studio Final Project Part 1 (3 Weeks) Instructor: Asha Kutty
// Design Development
Original rectangle configuration
Switch orientation to get sufficient daylight for all spaces
Divide into three components, to separate spaces; create zigzag layout to fit landscape
Open floor plan creates free interior circulation; vestibule connects two wings
Fill exterior voids by adding pathway connecting main entrance and the vestibule
External path is responding to interior circulation
// Final Models
Photography
Photography is one of the most important components that well define me as a person. I always enjoy traveling and capturing things around me. I have also being doing part time freelance portrait photographer for years. All photos in this portfolio are taken and post edited by myself. Photos are taken by DSLR; edited by Lightroom, Photoshop, VSCOcam Filters.
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ABOU Yifei Lou Born and raised in Shanghai, China. I am a hardworking and confident person who is always passionate about design and has many interests in fields of car tuning, photography, guitar, and art. Receiving integrated education of China, Canada and America well develops my ability to learn and extends the perspective toward the world. I always give 100% of myself to any task I set or are given. Challenges are everywhere, but I love it. I am eager to learn new skills and the latest stuff around me. Easy going, caring, and kind personalities attributes me as being a valuable addition to any group. After receiving Master of Architecture degree from University of Oregon, I am confident that my skill sets can contribute a diverse range of expertise toward design projects. My ultimate life goal is to become a LEED accredited architect, designing architecture truly beneficial for our next generation and society.
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Education
Skills
Master of Architecture Urban Architecture & Urban Design Specialization
ITM.
ADV.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON // PORTLAND, OR School of Architecture and Allied Arts // 2017
Revit+BIM
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
SketchUp
EXP.
AutoCAD Photoshop
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI // COLUMBIA, MO College of Human Environmental Science // 2015
Illustrator InDesign
DESIGN Experience
Lightroom Word
Design Internship // Practicum Student
YBA ARCHITECTS // PORTLAND, OR // SEP 2016 - FEB 2017 - Produced site analysis and diagrams by using ArcGIS, Illustrator and Photoshop - Developed 3D concept schematic model using SketchUp - Coordinated and detailed project renderings by using Revit, Illustrator, and Photoshop - Participated preliminary design charrettes with developers and engineers - Prepared design committee review presentation by using InDesign
Excel
Student Designer // Design Coordinator
Languages
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI // COLUMBIA, MO // JAN 2015 - MAY 2015 - Collaborated with developers, consultants, and project team on conceptual design - Produced design programming and project framework book with the project team - Managed design development on convention center and restaurant components - Produced graphic presentation and construction drawing for design review - Assisted in managing client expectations, consultant coordination, and team communication - Developed building facade design solution for restaurant and convention center - Produced physical building model for design review presentation
Design Internship // Project Manager Assistant
P.D.S. DESIGN STUDIO // SHANGHAI, CN // JUN 2012 -AUG 2012 - Supervised under design director on hotel resort design development - Coordinated communication on site between design and construction teams - Established project schedules - Produced 3D project model by using SketchUp - Drafted and reviewed AutoCAD construction documents
OTHER Experience
Power Point MultiFrame ArcGIS DSLR Photography
Chinese English
Achievement Outstanding Graduate Thesis Project UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, PORTLAND // 2017
Magna Cum Laude Honor Graduate
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA // 2015
Outstanding Senior
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA // 2015 College of Human Environmental Science
Distinguished Student
Communication Assistant // Photographer
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON // PORTLAND, OR // FEB 2016 -NOW Event Documentation, Social Media Consultant, Poster Design, Media Press
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA // 2015 College of Human Environmental Science // Carl Christian Friedrich, Nevada Susan Friedrich/ Dorothy Friedrich Rose Fund
Outstanding Studio Design Project
Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI // COLUMBIA, MO // JUN 2014 -AUG 2014 Summer Studio Peer Critic, Revit Peer Tutor, After Class Photoshop Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA // 2012-2013 College of Human Environmental Science // Studio I, II, III
Store Manager Assistant
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CHANG'S ORIENTAL MARKET // COLUMBIA, MO // APR 2013 -NOV 2013 Interior Design, Product Invoice, Cashier, Customer Service
Senior Consultant Assistant
JUNHE LAW CONSULTANT // SHANGHAI, CN // JUN 2011 -AUG 2011 Event Plan and Organization, Presentation Slides Design, Meeting Documentation, Archives Data Manager
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+1 314-593-0420
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aaronlou0927@gmail.com
4949 SW Landing Dr. 527 Portland, OR, 97239