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See Yong Feng Portfolio for the AA Spring Semester
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MEASUREMENT
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MICRORAYON artwork: cyanotype print of Marshall Road, Singapore, with added paintings and drawings depicting historical buildings and spaces (2011)
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MEASUREMENT
A study of the rotation of the foot along two axes and the space it sculpts as it twists, through measured orthogonal and movement drawings.
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THRESHOLD
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THRESHOLD
Analysis: Skirkanich Hall
Exploration of threshold conditions at Skirkanich Hall, University of Pennsylvania campus. Examination of human scale, proportion, visual texture and how layers are used to selectively obscure and reveal.
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Design Proposal: Richards Medical Lab Design of an intervention of a new entrance to connect the Richards Medical Lab building with tits neighboring garden. Themes from the study of Skirkanich Hall were applied here in the form of planes that frame the garden using proportions from the building’s existing grid.
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A water feature unifies ga and building by flowing d a series of stepped levels, the frames alter the viewi experience to create an e of surprise as one walks u garden.
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10 Anatomy diagrams from W.B. Gladfelter, “Structure and function of the locomotory system of the Seyphomedusa Cyaneacapillata”
Courtyard Model
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biomimicry
rela xa tion
compression
Moon Jellyfish
Through analyzing physical properties that result in the jellyfish’s simple body motion, an analog is created. Diameter ribs attached to a variable-size wire ring reference the circular muscles and spring-like ability of the body, while origami folds are used to simulate the muscle folding in the butresses of the mesoglea.
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As the analog transforms into its dome form, the paper folds help the surface navigate from plane to spherical geometry.
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points taken at intervals
concept drawings: finding inner limits
solid lofted from contour curves
curve simplified and extended to widen seating edge
Urban Intervention
The biomimicry studies inspired a design comprising a bench and adjustable shade. The shape of the bench was informed by an analysis of the multiple configurations of the shade, from open to closed (shown in plan view diagrams).
tapered for seating
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points taken at intervals
concept drawings: finding inner limits
solid lofted from contour curves
curve simplified and extended to widen seating edge
Urban Intervention
The biomimicry studies inspired a design comprising a bench and adjustable shade. The shape of the bench was informed by an analysis of the multiple configurations of the shade, from open to closed (shown in plan view diagrams).
tapered for seating
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The designated site was the Quain Courtyard of the Penn Engineering School, by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. As an individual module, the design can be installed in multiple locations and invites people to customize their chosen seat and make the place their own. 0
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The designated site was the Quain Courtyard of the Penn Engineering School, by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. As an individual module, the design can be installed in multiple locations and invites people to customize their chosen seat and make the place their own. 0
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PHENOMENON Schuylkill River Trail
Partner: Alex Cosio
The project was to design a station that allows people to view a natural phenomenon at the site. During the site analysis, we focused on the variability of light and how the wind affects it – partiuclarly through forming ripples in the water. The sensation of wind can be broken down into touch, sight and sound, and we wanted something that would emphasize its visual element. Diagram marking out the objects in the environment that vary with the wind
Initial design for modules that respond individually to the microcurrents in the wind.
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PHENOMENON Schuylkill River Trail
The project was to design a station that allows people to view a natural phenomenon at the site. During the site analysis, we focused on the variability of light and how the wind affects it – partiuclarly through forming ripples in the water. The sensation of wind can be broken down into touch, sight and sound, and we wanted something that would emphasize its visual element.
Diagram marking out the objects in the environment that vary with the wind
Initial design for modules that respond individually to the microcurrents in the wind.
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Observation Station
We decided to create a structure that would provide panoramic views of the riverfront. The station’s exterior is draped with two layers of a translucent, gauzelike fabric, inspired by the ripples of the water. Each small movement creates a moire effect that emphasizes the wind’s variability. At the same time, the observer is completely surrounded and thus the sensation of touch is denied while that of sight is magnified.
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Observation Station
We decided to create a structure that would provide panoramic views of the riverfront. The station’s exterior is draped with two layers of a translucent, gauzelike fabric, inspired by the ripples of the water. Each small movement creates a moire effect that emphasizes the wind’s variability. At the same time, the observer is completely surrounded and thus the sensation of touch is denied while that of sight is magnified.
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The user enters the station and the sensation and sound of wind ceases as he walks into the inner sanctum. Yet he can still clearly see it push and pull on the water and the trees – the ripples on the cloth forming endless variations of dazzling moire patterns...
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The user enters the station and the sensation and sound of wind ceases as he walks into the inner sanctum. Yet he can still clearly see it push and pull on the water and the trees – the ripples on the cloth forming endless variations of dazzling moire patterns...
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PENDING
Architectural Association School Building
Collaborators: Lorenzo Lo Schiavo and Yonathan Moore
The brief was to design and build a ‘pending structure’ with 12mm plywood, to be CNCcut, assembled and installed within the existing AA building. We chose a rather grand entrance as our site and designed a dome that would sit on top of existing wall ornaments and add a touch of irony to the site’s ornate decoration.
The site at 32 Bedford Square.
Ceiling plan and section, done by Lorenzo Lo Schiavo and Yonathan Moore.
Render to test lighting effects.
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PENDING
Architectural Association School Building
Collaborators: Lorenzo Lo Schiavo and Yonathan Moore
The brief was to design and build a ‘pending structure’ with 12mm plywood, to be CNCcut, assembled and installed within the existing AA building. We chose a rather grand entrance as our site and designed a dome that would sit on top of existing wall ornaments and add a touch of irony to the site’s ornate decoration.
The site at 32 Bedford Square.
Ceiling plan and section, done by Lorenzo Lo Schiavo and Yonathan Moore.
Render to test lighting effects.
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Render of ceiling view.
Photo composite of model within the site.
Final cutting files.
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Final cutting files.
MICRORAYON
CAR–BLOCK PATHS paths drawn from each block to parking spaces in a 40m radius
Izmailovo (Moscow, Russia)
The microrayon is a housing estate bounded by highways and characterized by high-rise prefabricated blocks and large open spaces, a manifestation of Soviet planning principles that have turned into sleeping districts with poor community interaction. The brief was to research an aspect of the Izmailovo microrayon and design an architectural solution.
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Car parks away from pedestrians
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car parks: 1 average block-car park distance: 38m 12075 sqm area; 2632m perimeter
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car parks: 2 average block-car park distance: 70m 11216 sqm area; 2472m perimeter
car parks: 2 average block-car park distance: 25m 10296 sqm area; 2448m perimeter
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car parks: 4 average block-car park distance: 10944 sqm area; 2863m perimeter
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car parks: 4 average block-car park distance: 11136 sqm area; 4856m perimeter
car parks: 4 average block-car park distance: 38.42m 9605 sqm area; 2544m perimeter
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car parks: 6 average block-car park distance: 10773 sqm area; 3356m perimeter
car parks: 7 average block-car park distance: 9464sqm area; 3338m perimeter
car parks: 8 average block-car park distance: 11783 sqm area; 6106m perimeter
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I chose to study transport and infrastructure within the site, as the introduction of cars in the post-communist era has disrupted its original vehicle-free design. My design integrates both cars and pedestrians with new programs and activities, revitalizing the unused green space and adding new social life to the site.
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In order to adapt to future changes, the car park can be converted to expanded business and shopping areas as more people choose to take the metro instead of the car with rising fuel prices.
ROOF (+5.10 TO 5.60M)
LEVEL 1 (+2.60M)
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(Top) The design contains pockets of private areas that gradually transition into the public shopping and business zones. (Bottom) Programming is divided into a more introverted business area and an open shopping zone.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN
RAMP+SLIDE CONNECTOR
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COURTYARD–LEVEL 1 RAMP
LEISURE
CAR PARK
CAR PARK–LEVEL 1 RAMP
SHOPPING
AMPHITHEATRE STEPS
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SEE YONG FENG seeyongfeng@gmail.com
Education
University of Pennsylvania (2011 — present)
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Cumulative GPA 3.89, Benjamin Franklin Scholar, Dean’s List 2011—2013
Architectural Association School of Architecture (Jan — May 2014) Spring Semester Programme
Work
Housing and Development Board, Singapore (Jun — Aug 2013)
Building Research Institute Intern Analysed data and highlighted key green building trends in public housing
Pathlight School
Design Studio Intern Designed materials including posters for the school’s annual fundraising and a book featuring student artwork Trained students in design skills by preparing lesson plans and materials
PLACE
Artist and co-organiser Showcased work for an NAC-funded art exhibition with a group of young artists
Site analysis of Leicester Square (collaborator: Fabienne Tjia)