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PORTFOLIO YUAN ZANG

Part 1: Selected Projects in Architectural Practice 1. Club Med Joyview Anji (Zhejiang, China) 2. Beijing Hutong Courtyard Community (Beijing, China) 3. Hong’en Boutique Hotel Conceptual Design (Zunyi, China) 4. Riverside Commercial Street Conceptual Design (Guilin, China) 5. Yinyi Eastern Town Design (Nanjing, China)

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Part 2: Selected Projects in Graduate School 1. Culture & Education Quarter at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (Dissertation Project) 2. New Islington Borders (Manchester, UK) (Studio Project)

Others: Urban Thinking

Club Med Joyview Anji Overview Located in the bamboo forest and surrounded by tea gardens of Anji, Zhejiang Province, Club Med Joyview Anji brings discerning travellers and families upscale short holidays in an authentic natural destination. It integrates all available natural resources with local materials and technical to provide visitors a tranquil city escape from big cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, which are within 2-hour drive. As an all-inclusive destination, there are a lot of facilities available in Club Med Joyview Anji, including public area, corridor-room area, suite-room area, spa area, tea house, mini club for kids, club house sports, all of which have close relationship with surrounding natural environment, contributing to create a healthy holiday atmosphere.

Project Profile Sector: Location: Construction Area: Units: Product Type: Architects: Design Year: Open Time:

Resort Anji, Zhejiang, China 38764m2 225 Corridor-Room: 195 / Suite-Room: 30 Public Area, Corridor-Room, Suite Room, Spa, Tea House, Mini Club, Sports Centre. JWDA 2014-2016 2018

My Part • Master Plan • Corridor-Room Buildings • Part of Public Area

Public Area Accommodating lobby, meetings, restaurant, bar, swimming pool and a wedding chapel, the public area is comprised of a series of two-storey buildings featuring local material and architectural tradition. Several courtyards are blended into these buildings, blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces, and inviting spectacular scenery into the interiors. The forms and materials of public area reflect history of traditional Chinese Southern Architecture, such as elements like white walls, wooden doors and windows, pitched roof, etc...

Perspective of Public Area

Public Area The vertical design of public area follows topographic tendency of the site, capturing the most appealing views of the tea garden. This method can also make a balance between cut and fill of the site when determining grading solution. The public area is set on three platforms with different height level, and each level provides visual corridors for other levels to get access to the view of tea garden to the south and the mountain to the north. Most importantly, it follows the principle of greatly preserving original state of the site.

North Elevation of Public Area

Concept of Vertical Design

Corridor-Room Area - Sketchup Model Providing 195 guest rooms, the two four -storey guest room buildings have rooms with three kinds of stunning panoramic views: tea garden view, courtyard view and mountain view. The shape of zigzag form of the buildings and multi-layered roofs reflect the form of mountain on the back and tea garden in the front. All guest rooms are accompanied with private balconies for guests to enjoy their famous Anji white tea and feel completely rejuvenated.

Corridor-Room Unit

Perspective of Corridor-Room Area

Corridor-Room Area - Renderings On the left is the original proposal for the corridor-room buildings, featuring a modern and dynamic image. After several rounds of modifications, the final confirmed scheme is showed on the right, which represents a more traditional appearance, especially for the balcony and roof. Meanwhile, more vernacular materials and traditional technical are applied, creating visual connection with remaining historical buildings in the surrounding areas.

Perspective of Corridor Room (Proposal for Competition)

Perspective of Corridor Room (Final Confirmed Design)

Completed Photos Club Med Joyview Anji was completed in 2017 and was open for booking in 2018.

Beijing Hutong Courtyard Community Overview Located on the Northwest of Beijing, the Hutong Courtyard Community tries to renovate a historical type of residence, Siheyuan, which serves as a cultural symbol of Beijing. In the space configuration of each basic unit, courtyard is at the focal point. Surrounded by buildings in four directions, each yard has its own unique function and feature. This project tries to integrate modern lifestyle and techniques into traditional culture, so as to build ideal living spaces. Except for some highend villas, there are also some social housing units for lowincome families, making it an inclusive community.

Project Profile Client: Location: Services:

COFCO Group Beijing, China Architecture Landscape Sector: Residential Area: 43736m2 Unit: 116 Products Type: Villa-300, Villa-400, Villa-500, Social Housing, Kindergarten, Community Centre Design Year: 2013-2015 Awards: 2015 Gold Nugget Awards

My Part • Master Plan(including underground parking) • Villa-400 • Social Housing

Basic Unit - Sketchup Model Siheyuan is a historical type of residence throughout China, especially in Beijing. It was the basic pattern used for residences and regarded as an ideal living space, as the series of spaces are organised by courtyards, which not only bring natural light and fresh air, and also green space and outdoor communal activities. All indoor spaces are well connected by outdoor courtyards. Compared with traditional Siheyuan, there are some innovations in the units in this project. The mono-pitched roof is the main feature, with all the slopes going towards the courtyard (But it is changed in final confirmed scheme). The other innovation is materials. There are mainly three types of materials: stone, timber and dark grey roof tile, which are a combination of traditional and modern materials.

Traditional Siheyuan in Beijing

Sketchup Model

Basic Unit - Floor Plans The basic unit has 4 levels, two underground levels and two levels above the ground. Two yards are sunk to the basement, providing fresh air and greenery for underground spaces, which function as the entertainment centre for the family. The main part of ground floor is public space for the household, which are surrounding the main yard in the centre, except for the guest room and elderly room on the north. Bedrooms for family members are in the first floor, which is set back to the north, allowing more sunlight for yard on the ground floor.

Underground Floor -2F

Underground Floor -1F

Ground Floor

First Floor

Neighbourhoods Several basic units form a group, creating a type of narrow street, called Hutong. Many neighbourhoods are formed by joining one Siheyuan to another to form a Hutong, and then joining one Hutong to another. The word hutong is also used to refer to such neighbourhoods.

Perspective of Villa-400 (Original Scheme) Plan of Villa-400 Group

Completed Photos After several rounds of modifications, the final confirmed scheme has changed a bit. The most significant difference is the roof, which is modified to double-pitched roof. The construction was completed in 2017.

Social Housing In order to deal with housing crisis, especially for low-income groups, China has instructed the governments of six cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, to build more public housing to be rented by low-income residents. So, all new residential development should include certain amount of social housing units. On the west side of the site, there are two social housing buildings as required. According to Beijing’s regulation for newly built residential development, every project needs to provide certain amount of social housing units, to meet the housing shortage of low-income families. Normally, they are two-bedroom apartments. The appearance of social housing building is modern and elegant, with four colors of paints are applied.

Perspective of Social Housing

Social Housing There are two social housing buildings in the site, and the main units are two-bedroom units. Even though these units are compact, their design principles are the same to other highend villas, with kitchen and toilet having direct access to natural light and ventilation.

Typical Floor Plan of Social Housing

Hong’en Boutique Hotel Conceptual Design Overview Located by a famous river, this boutique hotel features its affinity to water and its locality related to materials and construction methods. Except for a corridor guest room building located by the entrance, other spaces like suite rooms follow the river, with direct access to water. And a balcony by the riverside for each unit provides space to enjoy scenery on different level.

Project Profile Client: Location: Sector: Floor Area: Units: Architects: Design Year:

Hong’en Zunyi, Guizhou, China Resort 11800m2 105 JWDA 2015-2016

My Part • Master Plan • Public Area • Part of Guest Rooms

Riverside Commercial Street Conceptual Design Overview This commercial street is part of an elderly community, Xinhexin Utopi-land community. Its main purpose is to provide healthy and medical service for the elderly, like Chinese acupuncture. Guilin is famous for its water and mountain. Set by the riverside, the Riverside Commercial Street has direct access to the Peach Blossom River, which provides beautiful scenery for the surrounding environment. The mainly two-storey buildings have a good view of the water. Inner courtyards are melt into these buildings, which are also connected with the commercial street. So there are three kind of spaces: outdoor space, intermediate space, and indoor space. The square is the focal point of the street, which is a traditional symbol of commercial street locally.

Project Profile Client: Location: Sector: Floor Area: Architects: Design Year:

Xinhexin Guilin, China Commercial 8800m2 Tianhua Architectural Design 2011-2013

My Part • Master Plan • Whole Sketchup Model

Yinyi Eastern Town Design Overview This project is a large residential community located in the eastern outskirt of Najing, China, accompanied by a shopping centre. With a background of famous art deco constructions in the period of Republic, this project followed by the art deco style, trying to rejuvenate the traditional architectural history. The main material for the shopping centre is red brick, which is a unique understanding of the history of Nanjing.

Project Profile Client: Location: Sector: Site Area: Floor Area: Units: Design: Design Year: Sale Time:

Yinyi Group Nanjing, China Residential & Commercial 402173m2 1318340m2 3568(Residential) Tianhua Architectural Design 2011-2013 2018

My Part •Three Types of Residential Units • Part of Shopping Centre

Part 2: Selected Projects in Graduate School 1. Culture & Education Quarter at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London (Dissertation Project) 2. New Islington Borders (Manchester, UK) (Studio Project)

Culture & Education Quarter at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

Overview The site for this new cultural entity on Stratford Waterfront is spectacular. Positioned at the gateway to the Park, it is surrounded by landmarks: the dramatic ArcelorMittal Orbit, the multi-award winning London Aquatics Centre, the South Park Plaza and the Stadium. The Quarter will act as a catalyst for the industries and technologies in which London now leads the world. It also promises to become a leading residential district within London, benefiting from the ambience of a creative and prestigious destination. Project Brief: A museum: V&A A Theatre: Sadler’s Wells A School: University of the Arts London; New Homes My project in Stratford East London intends to interweave a cultural hub into its urban fabric and create a common ground for citizens to play with and socialize, accommodating local, national and international events. Master Plan

https://issuu.com/home/published/dissertation_project_playground_for_adults_-yuan_

Current Situation of the Site The site for this new cultural entity on Stratford Waterfront is spectacular. Positioned at the gateway to the Park, it is surrounded by landmarks: the dramatic ArcelorMittal Orbit, the multi-award winning London Aquatics Centre, the South Park Plaza and the Stadium. The Quarter will act as a catalyst for the industries and technologies in which London now leads the world. It also promises to become a leading residential district within London, benefiting from the ambience of a creative and prestigious destination.

Design Sketches-Concept The proposal for this project intends to provide a venue for citizens to find some happiness, especially for adults, because our urban environment is not so kind enough to help them to relax under the pressure of work and other pressure. This cultural hub works as a playground for them to make new friends, to see an exhibition, or to watch some outdoor dancing performances. Exhibition and performance are the key explorations for the site. Their scale of expression and relationship with space will have great impact on people’s activities.

Scale of Exhibition-3

Scale of Exhibition-1

Scale of Exhibition-2

Scale of Performance

From inside to outside

Design Sketches-Section My proposal intends to integrate four functions into a whole. In the outside level, it can mostly make full use of natural resources and great view of the surrounding scenery. In the inside level, it works as a dynamic and magnetic cultural centre for all kinds of activities.

Sketch Section of the Site

Physical Model of the Site

Design Sketches-Plan The purpose of this project is to build a cultural hub for the surrounding area, binding the segregated spaces into an inclusive destination. So, the relationship between the office buildings on the north and river on the south is the key issue to deal with. Several passways are created to strength their relationship over the railway. Meanwhile, a horizontal axis along the site also help create a dynamic and inviting environment for the visitors nearby.

Ground Floor of the Site

Design Sketches-Perspectives One of the key principles of this project is to build close connections. A series of courtyards help build connections throughout different levels, so people in different spots can have visual connection, for example, people in public space can catch a glimpse of the family life by the courtyard, and residents living upstairs could also have a look at the activities downstairs.

Main Floor Plans On level 0-1, it builds some bridges to connect the International Quarter to the park. People have easy access from surrouding areas to the site. On level 2-3, it builds connections between different functions by a circled inner space. On the top levels are housing units, which enjoy the beautiful views and sunshine. Each Unit owns a south garden. Meanwhile, there is an intermediate space between the public ground and the open space for residents.

Main Floor Plan - First Floor

Floor Plan - Third Floor

Perspectives and Sections

Perspectives

Sections

New Islington Borders Context

Design Strategy

New Islington Borders is a counter project to Central Retail Park in Manchester, prepared by the students of the MA Architecture and Urbanism programme at Manchester School of Architecture 2017/18.

The site strategy was to take in the height and density of the historic buildings in Ancoats, which created a permeable urban wall to Great Ancoats Street, with buildings falling in height from west to east and towards the landscape of Cotton Field Park in New Islington. This results in three distinct planning zones which provide an indication of future phasing. They are largely rectilinear in its organization facing Ancoats, radial facing in the centre of the site and organic at the junction with Old Mill Street.

New Islington Borders covers an area of roughly 10 Acres and is bordered by the Ring Road to the south, the scenic, recreational landscape of Cotton Field Park to the north, Old Mill Street to the east, and the Rochdale Canal to the west. It marks the transition from the mixed commercial and residential development in the Piccadilly Basin and the Northern Quarter to the residential developments in Ancoats and New Islington.

Images of the Studio

“Although there exists no absolute rule for size, a square must be in proportion to the buildings that surround it” - Camillo Sitte Master Plan of the whole Project - By all Students

Streetscape of the Project - By Shiva

https://issuu.com/msaarchitectureurbanism2017-18/docs/12.7_dec_nibs_draft_8_final_please

Perspectives New Islington Borders is designed to have a dynamic relationship with its neighbouring areas. The openness of northwest border blends the site’s boundaries with Cotton Field Park, while commuters along Great Ancoats Street are welcomed by a diverse array of shops and restaurants. The buildings facing Rochdale Canal and the rigid, industrial architecture of the historic mills imbibe this architectural vocabulary its own mass and proportions.

Perspective by the Riverside

Perspectives New Islington Borders interacts with its context and the zones created within the development itself through a network of interlinked open pockets. Both the primary public spaces such as the Market Square, Boulevard, Park and Promenade and secondary open spaces are created by the strategic placement of buildings, where each space is given a distinct character which corresponds to the needs of its context. They are each given a unique identity, characterised by its street furniture, landscape and public art installations. The primary goal is to provide both visitors and residents several attractive routes when crossing the site through this mesh of open pockets connected by easily accessible pathways. Perspectives of open spaces in the site - By Yuyao, Shiva, Manyark, Liya, Haziq, Rashama, Gayathri, Yue

My Allocated Site-Residence This is a 7 units residence building, which tries to realise the concept of vertical courtyard. The key design idea is to find a solution for housing in high-density area, while maintaining the largest exposure to nature. Each unit occupies a two-storey volume, with living space on first level and sleeping space on second level. Units in the upper level utilise the roof the lower units as gardens. All units have direct visual access to the Rochdale Canal.

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Public Access

Unit A-2

Unit A-4

Unit B-2

Unit A-1

Unit A-3

Unit B-1

Unit B-3

Third Floor Plan

My Allocated Site-Residence This residence building utilises the most traditional industrial material, red brick and black steel, to get an impression of industrial history. The distinct contrast between solid brick volume and light steel bars creates an elegant image. The volume and proportion of it has a balance with surrounding buildings. Living spaces facing the Rochdale Canal have a blarge window to provide promenade view of the canal for the family. And activities in garden of each unit have direct visual connection with the events in the bankside of the canal.

Others: Urban Thinking After several years of architectural practice and urban journeys throughout the Eastern and Western cities, I have gradually got an in-depth understanding of our living environment. Though cities all over world have diverse architectural styles, their basic principle is similar. It is not the facade of buildings that make our city vivid and charming, it is the spaces between the buildings, like streets, squares, or small pocket parks, that feature our cities. Together with the facade, the trees, benches, street lights, related events, etc., contributing to a liveable city.

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Osaka

Tokyo

Florence

Vienna

Beijing

Chengdu

Shanxi

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Articles inside

Hong’en Boutique Hotel Conceptual Design (Zunyi, China

Yinyi Eastern Town Design (Nanjing, China

Riverside Commercial Street Conceptual Design (Guilin, China