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At Guangzhou University
Between 2018-2022
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MA Architecture and Urbanism
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2022
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1 CONTENT 02 26 08 16 A New Daily Life Circle for The Elder The Market of Tie Dye In Zhoucheng The Mist Forest Community Center of Yuexiu District
PROLOGUE
A New Daily Life Circle for The Elder
according to the aging of population
Author: Zheng Yirong
Location: Guangzhou
Type: Reconstruction
Instructor: Xia Dawei
The speed of urban development is amazing, but some blocks in the city are gradually not suitable for the elder. In these blocks, narrow alleys and circuitous paths make it difficult for the elderly to walk. Residents usually need to get to the peripheral streets of the community first before reaching various destinations most of the time and it must be a nightmare for the elder definitely under the consideration of their health condition.
As a residential area, some residential buildings here were built 30 years ago, while some have just been built, which makes the demographic composition here complex.
Our current location is a special area in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou.
Mr. Su is 75 years old now. He has lived in Zhuguang street for 10 years and lives with his son's family
I basically do the same thing every day.
Fortunately, have a hobby of writing calligraphy.
I can compete with my old friends in the activity room.
Mrs. Liu is 72 years old She came to Zhuguang street last year and prepare three meals a day for her daughter's family.
Every morning, usually go to the market nearby to buy ingredients for meals that day.
To tell you the truth, my daily life is nothing unusuall.
I'm a native of this place.
My family settled here a few years.
My workplace is around here.
have a grandson who is just in the fourth grade this year. have picked him up every day since primary school.
Mr. Jin is 79 years old He and his wife is natives of Guangzhou.
It seems that you need to go to several places in order everyday, isn' it?
Yes, my daily schedule is almost fixed, so do most people in my age.
Local residents Foreign residents Tenant
When wandering in the community, we found that most of the people who were active in the community were the elderly.
I go to many places every day.
Do you think there is method to make it more convenient in your daily activities ?
Well, think it will be better if the path to each destination could be optimized.
As far as we know, residents need to get to the peripheral streets of the community first before reaching various destinations most of the time and it must be a nightmare for the elder definitely under the consideration of their health condition.
I see......maybe an overall planing of the block will help.
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The proportion of people of all ages The start points and the destinations of the three interviewees The routes and the time required The proportion of people active in the community
Classification standard of walking ability of the elderly
Older people who can walk independently anywhere.
Older people who can walk on flat ground, but still have difficulties climbing slopes and stairs.
Older people who can walk independently but need someone to look after them.
Older people who need to rely on crutches to maintain balance.
Older people who need a wheelchair to move.
How to plan the daily life circle for the elder?
1.The main age composition in this block.
By comparing the census data of Zhuguang street in Yuexiu District of Guangzhou in 2000, 2010 and 2020, we find that the age composition of the elderly shows an aging trend.
2.The existing 15 minutes life circle is not applicable
A: high frequency of use and high accessibility requirements
（Supermarket, Food market, Fruit shop）
UNA analysis Simulate result
1. accessibility within 500 meters
2. simulate the path between all start and end points
All starting points can reach more than half of the facilities in the site within 500m.
B: high frequency of use and low accessibility requirements
(Clinic, Pharmacy, Health service center)
1. accessibility within 500 meters
All starting points can reach two pharmacies and one outpatient department within 500m.
C: low frequency of use and high accessibility requirements
(Kindergarten, Primary school)
1.accessibility within 500 meters
2.simulate the shortest path between kindergartens and primary schools and their farthest clusters respectively.
All starting points can reach a primary school and kindergarten within 500m.
The distance and time of the 15 minutes life circle are both higher than the level acceptable to the elder. Making sure old people can reach their destination in no more than 10 minutes and 500m is our target
3.The needs of the elderly in their 70s for the community life circle
The higher the importance of facilities, the more indispensable such facilities are. Facilities are divided into three categories according to their importance:
D: low frequency of use and low accessibility requirements
1.accessibility within 500 meters
All starting points can reach more than one park or greenland in the site within 500m.
(Bank, Police office)
secondary facilities: auxiliary facilities:
important facilities: selected by more than 50% of the elderly selected by 20% to 50% of the elderly selected by less than 20% of the elderly
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PRIMARY SCHOOL POLICE STATION CLOTHINGSTORRE CLINIC PARKLAND SUPERMARKET GROCERY DRUGSTORE HAIR SALON BANK CONVENIENCESTORE BUS STOP NURSINGHOME SENIOR-CITIZEN CENTER RESTUARANT DEPARTMENT STORE BUFFET CENTER SECURITIESEXCHANGE
walking speed: 1.1m/s 2000 2010 2020 walking speed: 0.9m/s walking speed: 0.8m/s walking speed: 0.6m/s walking speed: 0.6m/s Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 5 Type 5 Type 4 Type 3 Type 2 Type 1 Start Point Start Point Use the internal roads of the community to connect the two roads with high frequency of use Use the space on the ground floor of the building to connect the closed road with the open road Remove the original railing to connect the space Demolish the original shanty towns Path Low High Residence End Point End Point Commerce Residence+Commerce School Greenland
site A
The reconstruction area is located in a public space inside the Zhujiang Garden community. The space function of the original site is chaotic, the sundries are piled up seriously, and the utilization rate is low.
After the renovation, a tearoom will be placed on the ground floor of the residential building.
There are matching seats outside the tearoom, and a gauze ceiling is set locally.
Residents can drink tea, chat, work and read newspapers here.
The reconstruction area is located on the roof of the shanty town in the southeast of the site.
The original site is densely built, the building spacing is seriously insufficient, and the lighting is not ideal.
After the renovation, the roof space of the building will be used as a public activity space, with external elevators. Stairs and walkways will be added locally to connect the roofs.
The platforms with different elevations are respectively provided with screens, auditoriums and planting boxes. Residents can watch movies, chat, grow vegetables and hang quilts here.
site B site C
The reconstruction site is located in an open space along the road inside shiguifu community.
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After the renovation, it will be open to external personnel and the passage will become an important connecting line. Ring fences are used to enclose an enclosed an area as a children's paradise. The venue can be used for children nearby to play and for residents shopping around to rest. site A site B site C
The Mist Forest
senior citizen activity centre in Yuexiu district
Author: Zheng Yirong
Location: Guangzhou
Type: Reconstruction
Instructor: Xia Dawei
With the acceleration of urban aging, the number of elder people in old neighborhoods is increasing, but their activity space is often squeezed and gathered in narrow corners. Through data research and field survey, I transformed a historical building in the block into an activity center that can meet the needs of the elder in the surrounding communities, hoping to light up the lives of the elder.
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The site is surrounded by main roads and secondary roads, with convenient internal transportation.
The route for residents to take out garbage or express delivery is very short, and there is no place for public activities along the way.
A
The age of buildings around the site varies greatly, with a span of more than 40 years.
There are abundant commercial and educational resources around the site, so the living population is large.
Block
convenience
convenience 30%
stores clinic schools community center maintenance checklist: convenience stores clinic schools community center maintenance checklist:
clinic schools community
C
maintenance checklist: 25%
The original building and site. The ground floor and the second floor of two adjacent buildings can not get enough light during the winter day due to the space between buildings.
The building suffered a reconstruction in 2019 during which its wood structure was changed into steel. After pulling down three walls of the building, there was only one original eastfacing wall remained. The new building has been used as a sales center until 2020.
TOTAL RESULTS
Relocate the affected floors to the roof. Replace
the main
The ground open floor is designed as a canteen to meet the need of the elder in these two buildings during the reconstruction.
Connect the two buildings with a cloud corridor.
11 10 25.41% 2018 2019 2020 2021 23700 26.19% 27.39% 27.82% up Main Road Greenland Before 1980 Site 545 families 154 families 711 families 21% over 65 years old 27% over 65 years old 29% over 65 years old Secondary Road Parking Lot 1980~1990 Residence Community Roadway Garbage Recycle Station 1990~2000 Business Express Station 2000~2010 2010~2020 School Office 1 1 2 3 2 3 Public Service Roadway System Greenland And Public Services Time of Construction Format of The Surrounding Land
Block
Block
With the growth of the elderly population, the demand for event venues is also gradually increasing. The aging trend of Yuexiu district in Guangzhou
stores
center
B
Process
structure into frame structure.
the southern exterior wall.
Renewing
outdoor path for exterior activities.
More
The overseas Chinese business building built in the 1920s
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Spiral stairs
Forest Cloud
Fog Moor
Time tunnel
Cloud corridor
Green moor
Forest shade
Anodised Aluminium Coping
Precast Hollow Core Concrete Slab
1.Summer Noon Sun
2.Open Skylight Creats A Cross Ventilation
3.Natural Ventilation Mode Of Cold Alley
4.Use The Heat From The Sun To Generate Wind Pressure
Corbel With Bracket Arm
Low-E Glass Metal Perforated Plate
1.Winter Noon Sun
2.Closed Skylight Provide Sufficient Sunshine
3.Perforated Metal Let The Sun Shine Into The Room
4.Use Arched Ceiling To Increase Indoor Daylighting
Concret Slab Floor
Cement Mortar Bonding Layer
Waterproof Cement Mortar
Waterproof Layer
Cement Mortar Screed-Coat
Interfacial Agent
Concret Slab
Timber Floor Double-Layer Plate Wood Joist
Waterproof Layer
Cement Mortar Screed-Coat
Interfacial Agent
Concret Slab
15 14 a c b d a b c d SECTION 1 SUMMER SECTION 1 WINTER WINTER 1 2 3 4 SUMMER 3 2 4 1 Foyer Restroom Restroom Restroom Sun Room Front Office Lecture Hall Lounge Sinking Square Leisure Platform Utility Room
Community Center Of Yuexiu District
Let residents and tourists know the history of Yuexiu
Author: Zheng Yirong
Location: Guangzhou
Type: Public building
Instructor: Zhao Yang
Yuexiu District has a long history, and every day, people from all over the world come here to play. When foreign people meet local people, what kind of stories will happen? The purpose of this design is to provide an activity venue for local people in Yuexiu District, while attracting outsiders to stay, In this community activity center, the elder can talk, students can read history, and tourists can understand history.
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Young Adults The elders Students
Historical Origin
Dongshankou is located near the junction of Donghua north area and Shuqian Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. At the beginning of the 20th century, American Christianity selected Dongshan as its missionary base.
Guangzhou Zoo
Most young people will leave Dongshankou for activities most of the time although there are more and more online stores in Dongshankou recently. They think these stores lack the previous historical atmosphere.
Most local residents are retirees. They are proud of Dongshankou culture. With more leisure time, they like to communicate with people. They are one of the most active people in public space. At the same time, there is also a lack of communication with non local residents.
Optimal Function Shaped Zones
Dongshankou' s history?
Granny told me about that before.
Construction Planning
In the process of urban renewal and construction, the planning requires that in addition to building necessary infrastructure and public welfare public service facilities, xinhepu historical and cultural block shall not carry out new construction and expansion activities.
Dongshanhu Park
I want a place where can read books with my friends.
The Pearl River! The Canton Tower! Where there is a scenic spot, there is us.
Students' daily activities are relatively single. They mostly choose nearby activities, like to gather in public space. They hope to have more activity space with different functions.
Most of travelers came for the exhibition of Dongshankou history and like to visit the streets with historical atmosphere there. They hope to communicate with local residents and increase cultural and artistic space.
If only there was a platform can take a rest when my grandson is playing.
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Pearl River
Pearl River
Yuexiu Park
Luhu Park
Guangzhou Tianhe Sport Centre
Sunken Plaza
SITE SITE Schools Greenland River Public Green Space 6km 7km
Travelers active period active period active period active period age age age age degree of openness degree of openness degree of openness degree of openness access to culture access to culture access to culture access to culture surrounding population surrounding population surrounding population surrounding population families families families travelers 80% 50% 50% 80% demand of environment exhibition viewing restaurant reading demand of environment demand of environment demand of environment demand of culture demand of culture demand of culture demand of culture demand of open space demand of open space demand of open space demand of open space 80% 80% 80% 50% 80% 80% 50% 80% colleagues greengrocers teachers families friends friends friends personal experience personal experience family inheritance reading material extracurricular materials local custom family inheritance 18~45 years old 45~65 years old 6~24 years old 18~65 years old 12:00~14:00 7:00~12:00 12:00~14:00 9:00~12:00 17:00~22:00 12:00~21:00 17:00~22:00 12:00~20:00
Urban Road Connection Vertical Traffic Outdoor Activities
Public welfare Exhibition
Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat.
Gourment Festival
Art and craft lesson
Culture Salon
Free public welfare exhibitions are provided every week. Enhance the cultural identity of people around the region.
Provide traditional cuisine with local characteristics without repeating samples every week.
Exchange art collections with each other. Sell vintage furniture and crafts.
Flea market
Movie night
Invite professional teachers to give lessons every week. Provide children with arts and crafts courses.
TIME TABLE
Young adults
The Elders Students
Tourists
Lighting
Mezzanine 2nd Floor
Mezzanine 2nd Floor
Moving Gallery Warehouse
Most of the residential buildings in Dongshankou are western style garden villas. In long-term stage, plan to build a supportive, creative environment for residents living in the community and tourists coming from other districts to relaxing, reading and viewing together. In the course of activity, everyone involved will be able to understand more about this beautiful city full of culture and history. The point is to bring a sense of connection when the crowd gather together on the basis of their understanding of the history of Dongshankou.
Luminescent Glass
Display Board
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Show a film about Dongshankou culture in the multimedia Hall. Sun. Mon.
Functional Scaffolding Restuarant
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Traditional vegetable dyes
The
Market Of Tie Dye In Zhoucheng
Inherit the traditional Bai tie dyeing skills
Author: Zheng Yirong(designing) Wen Tong(modeling)
Location: Yunnan
Type: Public building
Instructor: Zhou Mao
Bai tie-dyeing is an important traditional skill in China, but due to complex historical reasons, this skill has gradually declined and is on the verge of extinction. This design is located in Zhoucheng, the birthplace of Bai tie dyeing. After studying the history of the local tie-dyeing industry and the existing business model, we designed a local market for tie-dyeing production, sales and exhibition.
Vegetable dyes
The traditional tie dyeing process uses vegetable dyes, mainly isatis roots (Indigo), and more than ten kinds of plant dyes such as Alder wood (red), Quercus acutissima nut shell (black), Crofton weed (yellow).
Compared with chemical dyes, vegetable dyes have natural colors, with a certain effect of cooling and anti-inflammatory, and do not stimulate human skin. It also clean and environmental friendly.
Chemical dyes
With the development of technology, chemical dyes have gradually appeared in the process of tie dyeing. People will use more than ten kinds of dyes, mainly direct dyes and acid dyes, for dyeing. Compared with vegetable dyes, chemical dyes are cheaper and easier to use, but they are accompanied by harmful substances that stimulate the skin. Clothes dyed with chemical dyes have the disadvantage of fading.
The present situation and problems of Bai tie dyeing inheritance
Chemical dyeing replaces Vegetable dyeing in a large area, and the traditional dyeing process is on the verge of extinction
There is a serious shortage of labor force, and there is no successor to tie flowers and dyeing technology
The government's support is insufficient and the policy cannot be implemented
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Small profit Family Workshop the Republic of China era~1984 Popularity Time Collectively Enterprise 1984~2010 1984 1967 2010 a. Raw materials are difficult to obtain a. More and more people prefer farming to tie dyeing. a. Management of inheritors c. Form of Museum establishment b. Complexity of production process b. The stage of intangible cultural heritage transmission b. Adaptability to market economy Private Manufacturing 2010~today Multiple cooperation Flexible operation Self produced and sold International market Lack of information exchange Small scale Poor flexibility Cutthroat competition
CroftonWeed Isat s Roots Ac d Dye Quercus AcutissimaNut Sh e l l AlderWood
NODES and PROBLEMS around the site
Process
The aspect ratio is close to 1
The aspect ratio is close to 1/2
can be used as spectator seat similar to the scale of common steps
The ancient stage in the venue will be reused after reconstruction, so more stands and auditoriums will be needed for tourists and local residents to watch opera performances as well as the surrounding landscape.
According to different mountain heights and slopes, appropriate proportions are selected for adjustment and research.
The aspect ratio is close to 1/3 The aspect ratio is close to 1/6
Determine the main site location according to the two main roads in the east and west of Zhoucheng Village.
The ancient stage and ancient trees in the site correspond to a central axis, with which the actual site delimits the land use area on both sides.
A square needs to be set up within the scope of the land, which includes the ancient stage and ancient trees.
Arranging scattered layout of internal public space within the scope of building land.
Determine the entrance direction according to the number of crowd, and set the entrance into the public space inside.
Give consideration to barrier free design by designing some entrances as ramps.
Select the direction corresponding to different landscapes to lift the block and set up a landscape platform.
Connect the moving lines of the accessible roof through the roofs with different elevation and create more space under the eaves.
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SITE Workshop Selling Point Fengyang community Zhoucheng village Ruixin community G214 S221 Main Inheritors 200 M Viewtowardshuamountain Viewtowardsqigumountain View towards erhai lake N
1.Ancient stage
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The function of the stage is deserted.
2.Alleyways
The streets are crowded and stalls are set out.
3.National culture square
The rent is expensive and the venue is crowded.
4.Ancient trees
Short Pitched Roof Mezzanine Spectator Seat Terrace Balcony Veranda Long Pitched Roof Ultimate-length Pitched Roof Normal Pitched Roof H L L L H H can be used as mezzanine space no need to consider sunshine spacing no ponding can be used as elevation difference transition gentle and beautiful slope can be used as veranda suitable for barrier free design
The market function conflicts with the leisure function.
Qigu Mountain Hua Mountain
Erhai Lake
Butterfly Spring Mountain National Highway Urban Highway
Erhai Taoyuan Wharf
Ancient stage
It is used to celebrate local special festivals and celebrations.
Solar panels
Provide power for the interior of the building by using the recombination light of the site.
The only way to hold a celebration parade, leading to temples and various folk houses.
Native
The existing bai traditional houses
Inheritor
The residence of Tie Dye inheritors
Dyeman
The residence of dyeing workers or owners
Tourist
The local hotel or home stay
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City gate tower
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South District of tie dye market
Tourist Resident Staff
Crafts Market Office
Museum Lounge
Market
Dyehouse Lobby Gym North District of tie dye market Food Street Grocery
Research Room
Cinema
Chess and Card Room Library
Tourist Resident Staff
