Yihan Li Work Samples 2015 by yihanli

Yihan Li

Work samples Master of Architecture University of Pennsylvania

Atmospheric Research Center Sep. 2014- Dec. 2014 Mahatma Gandhi, Mexico City, Mexico PennDesign Architecture Studio 701 - The Air of the Future Instructor: Brennan Buck

Section Model 1’=1/8”24” x 22” x 14”

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Simulation Chamber

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Lobby

Mechanical Space

Public

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Exterior Maintenance Facility

Park

Auditorium

Public / Circulation

Mechanical Space

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Simulation Chamber

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Level 1 Plan 1’=1/8”

Vehicle Path Pedestrains’ Path

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Level 1 Plan

Simulation Chamber

Lobby Mechanical Space

Exterior Office

Public / Circulation

Park

Public / Circulation

Museo Na cional de Antro pologia Maintenance Lab

Lab

Museo Tam Contemp ayo Arte oraneo Simulation Chamber

Simulation Chamber

Grutas

Park

Mechanical Space

Level 3 Plan 1’=1/8”

Site Plan Site Plan

Scale: 1’=1/64”

Level 3 Plan

Paseo la Ref orma

Mechanical Space

The design of a global atmospheric research center employs the sphere for both its iconic and volumetric qualities. A set of spheres are repeatedly scaled, each tangent to the last, and dissected by orthogonal cuts to create distinctive spaces with both soft and hard thresholds that suit the unique functions of each program. The complex contains simulation laboratories, a research lab, control center, administrative offices, auditorium, maintenance and public spaces. Users enjoy a binary experience when inhabiting the convex and concave surface of the spheres as they circulate between them in a spiral manner. The contrast between orthogonal and spherical, in addition to material and atmospheric transformations reflects and celebrates the nature of the building as a research institute studying the air of the future.

Lab

Office

Office Meeting Room

Cafe

Exterior

Public / Circulation

Simulation Chamber Lab

Mechanical Space

Mechanical Space Simulation Chamber

Simulation Chamber

Mechanical Space Public / Circulation

Level 7 Plan 1’=1/8”

Level 7 Plan Exterior

Simulation Chamber

Exterior Office

Lab Simulation Chamber

Public / Circulation

Laboratory

Chamber

Open Lab

Mechanical Space

Simulation Chamber

Mechanical Space

Level 9 Plan

Level 1’=1/8” 9 Plan

Auditorium

Chamber Lounge Lobby

Cafe

Section Perspective (east-west)

Study Model - Front Lab

Office

Study Model - Top

Section Perspective (east-west)

Mixed Media Art Archive Jan. 2014- April. 2014 Red Hook, NYC, US PennDesign ARCH Studio 601 Instructor: Ben Krone

The Mixed Media Art Archive occupies the existing historic building- the g maintaining the original storage purpose, the alteration expands the progr volume closed by the existing building is divided into storage space, con arts, and one space is locked by the other space in plan or section. In additional to formal architecture exploration, this project also conside arts, given the drastic conservation methods. Therefore the program is o complex. Consequently, the original abandoned grain terminal is reborn w

Level 1 Plan

View from Archive to Exhibition Space

Level 3 Plan

Level 8 Plan

View to Gallery and Archive

The project tends to re-examine the differenc reestablish an organizational system and manife era. The archive then becomes a space that is and remembering, undulating between past an fundamental idea to organize all the programs. W archives for storage, and detach part of each a conservation lab. There will be gaps between th will be used as public space and circulation.

Level 10 Plan

Section-Looking East Section-Looking East

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DETAIL C 1 Wood Window Painted 2 Rail for Sunshade 3 Base Flashing 4 Waterproofing Membrane 5 Recessed Radiator Trough 6 Polyurethane Wedge 7 Stainless Steel Profile

ce between archive and storage, trying to est itself as a critique to the fragility of digital s located on the border between forgetting nd present. The notion of “relocation” is our We transformed part of the grain terminal to archive in order to be relocated as gallery or he archives and the galleries or labs, which

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Detail B DETAIL A 1 Double Glazing 2 Paving Cement Block 1 1/2 inch 3 Fine Sand Bedding 4 Steel angle 5 Cap Flashing 6 Water Channeling Profile 7 Facade Profile 8 Fixing Profile For Forcade 9 Stainless Steel Cladding 10 Steel Angle For Window Frame 11 Profile With 1 1/2 Expansion Joint 12 Sunshade

CIRCULATION FOR GALLERY VISTORS

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DETAIL C 1 Wood Window Painted 2 Rail for Sunshade 3 Base Flashing 4 Waterproofing Membrane 5 Recessed Radiator Trough 6 Polyurethane Wedge 7 Stainless Steel Profile

DETAIL B 1 Double Glazing 2 Paving Cement Block 1 1/2 inch 3 Fine Sand Bedding 4 Steel angle 5 Cap Flashing 6 Water Channeling Profile 7 Facade Profile 8 Fixing Profile for Facade 9 Stainless Steel Cladding 10 Steel angle for Window Frame 11 Profile with 1 1/2 inch Expansion Joint 12 Acoustic Panel 13 Stainless Steel Profile DETAIL C 1 Wood Window Painted 2 Rail for Sunshade 3 Base Flashing 4 Waterproofing Membrane 5 Recessed Radiator Trough 6 Polyurethane Wedge 7 Stainless Steel Profile

DETAIL A 1 Double Glazing 2 Paving Cement Block 1 1/2 inch 3 Fine Sand Bedding 4 Steel angle 5 Cap Flashing 6 Water Channeling Profile 7 Facade Profile 8 Fixing Profile For Forcade 9 Stainless Steel Cladding 10 Steel Angle For Window Frame 11 Profile With 1 1/2 Expansion Joint 12 Sunshade DETAIL B 1 Double Glazing 2 Paving Cement Block 1 1/2 inch 3 Fine Sand Bedding 4 Steel angle 5 Cap Flashing 6 Water Channeling Profile 7 Facade Profile 8 Fixing Profile for Facade 9 Stainless Steel Cladding 10 Steel angle for Window Frame 11 Profile with 1 1/2 inch Expansion Joint 12 Acoustic Panel 13 Stainless Steel Profile

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DETAIL C 1 Wood Window Painted 2 Rail for Sunshade 3 Base Flashing 4 Waterproofing Membrane 5 Recessed Radiator Trough 6 Polyurethane Wedge 7 Stainless Steel Profile

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Section-Looking West

Section-Looking North

Institute for Culinary Arts w/ Dormitory Sep. 2013- Dec. 2013 Highline, NYC, US PennDesign ARCH Studio 601 - Space Pocketing / Contemporary Poché Instructor: Kutan Ayata

Poché is often understood as the uncritical, unimportant “stuff” left beyond by two seemingly different conditions conceived with independent concerns and constraints. In this studio, we took a slightly different approach in determining the nature of these zones, one that does not originate in separation or residue but in potentials of transmission, exchange and permeability, one that develops specificity in its own body, one that develops its own mass through pocketing objects and rooms, one that transmits its own aesthetics, one that negotiates public and private, inside and outside, one that seeks to be a wholesome organism... Drawing inspiration from interdisciplinary approach of molecular gastronomy, the design of Institute for molecular gastronomy perfectly merges with the surrounding environment by incorporating Manhattan’s dynamic urban neighborhood and the vitality of the historic Highline. The formation of its unique interior is generated by sphere Boolean operation, which captures the interactions of unrestricted spheres within a constrained box, creating spaces calibrated for both students housing at upper levels as well as restaurants and other public areas such as meeting room, dining room and kitchen at lower levels. The orientation of each room varies in order to achieve a uniform light condition. Subsequently, the sphere size expands to accommodate more participants and the tangent volume opens vertically to create slope for specific functions.

Highline

26th St

View from Highline

Site plan

View from Kitchen

View of hallway

View inside dorm

View from west

Typical dorm level plan (level 7) 5

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1. Livingroom 2. Bedroom 8. Roof 9. Library

3. Bathroom 4. Hallway 5. Egress 10. Classroom 11. Restaurant 12. Meeting

6. Mechanical 7. Kitchen 13. Auditorium 14. Lobby

Unit profile change from level 6 to level 4

Closet/ Storage

Desk (kitchen) storage

fit in bed

Divide space

direct to lower level

Shower unit Desk

Divide Space Chair

Sofa in livingroom

Bed encaved into wall srf Window (view in certain direction)

Frame View from outside

Shower

articulated sfr/column

Window shelf/ decoration

desk

articulated sfr/column

bed

Divide Space for inside Workspace/ kitchen

View from south

hidden space bed

Framed View

truning around a corner

Section north-south

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Architectural Timepiece Jan. 2015- May. 2015 Île Sainte-Hélène, Montreal, QC, Canada PennDesign ARCH Studio 704 - The Immersive Instructor: Simon Kim

Since the emergence of time as a concept, the circle has been a graphic representation that registers and measures the passing of seconds, minutes, hours, and even decades. The torus may be seen as a three dimensional form utilized to represent time as it travels through a cyclic loop. The geometric shape of the torus speaks of duration; of looped time; and of transformations along and in time. In this project, the Boolean operations between varying tori in multiple dimensions indicate the interaction between durations –possibly time in addition to time, or interactions diluted by time, which reveals a new architectural realm that featuring free curves that direct visitors’ movements inside the flowing spaces. People will lose the perception of direction or time and find themselves worshipping in open and serene volumes. “Time tavel” begins as parts of the architecture begin to rotate, breaking the default static configuration, and thus creating new paths among each section; eventually, such rotational movement leads to the variation of program and circulation. Therefore, the interior space becomes unpredictable, and continues to provide moments of surprise that deviate from its otherwise static and predictable origin-circle.

Physical Model 1:150 600 x 420 x 130mm

Section 2

1. View Terrace 2. Platform 3. Main Gallery 4. Gallery 5. Central Outdoor Garden 6. Roof Terrace 7. Mechanical Facilities 8. Performing Center 9. Lounge with Aperture 10. Gift Store

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Moveable part 1: A bridge that connects the main gallery (#3) and the upper level Lounge (#9). As the bridge rotates (indicated in steps by dash line), it is disconnected from the gallery and the Lounge, forming an open space at a lower level that connects the outdoor terrace (#1).

Moveable part 2: A rotating Main Gallery (#3) that can turns into a ramp leading to the open platform (#2).

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Moveable part 3: A tunnel that can expand to the lower level site through rotation.

Plan Drawing +4500 mm

Duration Diagram

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Step 4 The idea of an unknown interior space that provides a moment of surprise in its revealing is what drove the initial exploration. The notion of a constantly varying interiority that can only be hinted at the exterior was the initial goal. This exploration began by studying the subdivision of a torus. One torus with its center fixed on a circle and with a fixed section and radius is booleaned from four other tori, which have center on the same circle with various section or radius. The Boolean operation follows a sequential manner; therefore, the fragment parts share their thresholds with adjacent parts, creating continuous spaces. This dissection process yielded non-symmetrical and mysterious results.

Plan Drawing +9000 mm

View from South

View from Ea

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Exterior Rendering - View from West

Interior View inside the Main Gallery

View from North

Main Gallery in Motion

Decending from Ground Level

Ascending to upper level gallery

Office Building in Philadelphia

May. 2013 Philadelphia, PA, US PennDesign Construction 532 Instructor: Lindsay Falck

10' - 0"

Roof 95' - 0"

10' - 0"

Level 9 85' - 0" Vertical Solar Shades

Custom Curtain Wall Panel with Low-E Glazing

10' - 0"

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

Level 8 75' - 0"

Level 7 65' - 0"

8" *14" two way concrete beam system

10' - 0"

14" *14" square concrete column

10' - 0"

Level 6 55' - 0"

10' - 0"

Level 5 45' - 0"

Level 4 35' - 0" 10' - 0"

1 A501

Level 3 25' - 0" 10' - 0"

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

Level 2 15' - 0"

M1 7' - 6"

15' - 0"

12" *18" two way concrete beam system

2 A201

H pile and lagging

Level 1 0' - 0" 8' - 6"

Water Main

3' - 6"

Gas Main

B1 -12' - 0"

12' - 0"

Sewer

16" Concrete Rectangular Colum

12' - 0"

B2 -24' - 0"

B3 -36' - 0"

ARCH 532 Section Looking West Callout of Building 1

Callout of Building Section Looking West 1/8" = 1'-0"

Building Section Looking South 2

Building Section Looking South 3/32" = 1'-0"

Roof 95' - 0"

Level 9 85' - 0"

Level 8 75' - 0"

Level 7 65' - 0"

Level 6 55' - 0"

Level 8 75' - 0"

Level 7 65' - 0"

Level 6 55' - 0"

CED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

3 A501

Roof 95' - 0"

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

Yihan Li

Level 5 45' - 0"

Level 4 35' - 0"

ARCH 532 Philadelphia Office Building

Level 3 25' - 0"

Level 2 15' - 0" M1 7' - 6" Level 1 0' - 0" 1 A402

Building Sections

B1 -12' - 0"

Level 5 45' - 0"

Level 4 35' - 0"

Level 3 25' - 0"

Level 2 15' - 0" M1 7' - 6" Level 1 0' - 0"

B1 -12' - 0"

B2 -24' - 0"

B3 -36' - 0"

Building Section Looking East 1

Building Section Looking East 3/32" = 1'-0"

Exhibition Hall in Innovative Business District Jun. 2014 (Intership) Technology Park, Beijing, China Beijing Institute of Architecture Design Contribution: Project Modification & Construction Drawing

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2nd Level Plan

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

North Elevation

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ARCH 532 Yihan Li

Ground Level Plan

South Elevation Roof 95' - 0"

Level 9 85' - 0"

Level 7 65' - 0"

Level 6 55' - 0"

Level 5 45' - 0" 3 A501

Level 4 35' - 0"

Level 3 25' - 0"

Level 2 15' - 0"

ARCH 532 Philadelphia Office Building

M1 7' - 6" Level 1 0' - 0" 1 A402

B1 -12' - 0"

B2 -24' - 0"

B3 -36' - 0"

Building Section Looking South 3/32" = 1'-0"

Building Sections

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT PRODUCT

Level 8 75' - 0"

Porcelain Vase 8” x 7.5” x 8”

Physical Model 12” x 12” x 8”

Physical Model 10” x 18” x 12”

Other Works

Installation 8’ x 8’ x 2’

Stoneware Pitcher & Teapot 9” x 10” x 8”