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Yuchen Jin
Tel: +86-19901590519
Email: YuchenJin@aliyun.com
Sept.2018-Jun.2023
Bachelor Of Architecture, Nanjing Tech University
Education Background Summer Camp
Jun.2022 UBC Timber Design Studio
Competition & Award
Oct.2022
National Timber Construction Design Competition for Colleges Students(First prize)
Oct.2022 9th ‘Zijin Award’ of Architectural Design & Environmental Art Contest
Jul.2022
GUYU CUP National Undergraduate Competition in Sustainable Architecture Design
Jul.2022 2022 Asian Design Award Sept.2021
DELTA CUP International Solar Architecture Design Competition
Sept.2019 & Oct.2020 & Mar.2021 & Oct.2022 Third-class Scholarship, Nanjing Tech University
Oct.2019
Third Prize(10%), Photography Competition, Nanjing Tech University
Internship
Jul.2022-Oct.2022
Design Assistant, Jiangsu Provincial Planning and Design Group
Project1: Coffee Shop and Station Design of the Scenic Area, Yancheng
Completed the scheme design of the two buildings independently Project2: Urban Design of Suzhou North Road Area Completed the data collection, research, and modeling of the project
Project3: Commercial Block Design of ChaTingLi Completed the design and drawing of the layout plan, facade design, and document making
CONTENTS CHAPTER1: SPACE EXPLORATION CHAPTER2: MATERIAL EXPERIMENT CHAPTER3: TECHNOLOGY EXTENDIBILITY 01- Triangle Notch 03- Under A Diamond 02- Life: Between the Arches 04- Geometric Wood 05- Project: Primus Design of a College Students Center, Nanjing Design of a community center along the Grand Canal, Zhenjiang Design of a wholesale flower market, Nanjing Design of a timber observation tower, Shanghai Plan to reform Martian atmosphere and surface 01-05 06-10 11-15 16-19 20-23
Triangle Notch Design of a College Students Center
Individual Work | Academic
Duration: March-April, 2022
College students are a special group that symbolizes vitality, curiosity and innovation. However, many college have little resistance to various tempations. Besides, the existing library could not satisfy so many increasing college students. Therefore, students in Nanjing Forestry University long for a new students center that could provide ample study spaces and event spaces, where they can communicate with each other and share ideas.
As a result, I hope to design a student center that provides different dynamic spaces with its unique arrangement splitting by right triangle notch. The students center has tripple functions— study center, acticity center and students service center, which could cover all students' needs.
Crowd Research
After analysing a survey carried out in Nanjing Forestry University, I classified their needs and used this as a basis to generate 3 functional blocks. Three functional blocks enclose an atrium that communocates the vertical space. Besides, Right triangle notches split 3 blocks, making space more suitble and flexible according to the flow line of students.
Block
Second
3F Main
Site Analysis
Generation Dormitory Dormitory Canteen
Entrance Second Entrance
Entrance General Plan
Activities Analysis
1. 2. 3. 4. Original Basic
Program Division Split Change Facade
Site
1. Entrance Hall 2. Great Atrium 3. Bakery 4. Bookstore 5. Conference Room 6. Staff Office 7. Gym 8. Group Fitting Room 9. Silent Study Rooms
10. Classroom
Library
Lounge
Event Space
Exhibition Area
Internet Bar
Gaming Club
Open Study Area
Reading Space
Plant Room
Ground Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Third
Plan Mezzanine
Floor
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Physical Model
Sectional Perspective
Atrium Library Individual Study
The first floor is mainly devided into 3 functional area- gym, office and great atrium. Students enter the building from southern and eastern entrance, while staff entrance is on the north side, which can split crowd stream efficiently. The second floor mainly consists of open and quiet study space, where every student can find a seat or discuss with teamates. A mezzanine on the south side devide vertical space into a open library and a large study room. The third floor provides exhibition, Internet bar and event space.
Axonometric Drawing Physical Model
Life: Between the Arches
Design of a community center along the Grand Canal
Individual Work | Academic Duration: September-October, 2022
The Grand Canal represents a flowing culture, a flowing history created by chinese people. The Grand Canal connects the north and the south, promotes cultural exchanges, and enriches the national spirit of the Chinese nation. However, with the development of modern transportation technology, the importance of the Grand Canal is far less than in ancient times. The story of boat runners is remote and unfamiliar to most people, but they are the first carriers of canal culture. Based on the canal line, the design strives to promote people-to-people exchanges by building a public service facility shared by many parties, and to pass on the canal culture and memory to future generations.
The site is located near the Jianbi navigation lock in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China. Zhenjiang has occupied an important position in the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal section since ancient times, and the Jianbi river section is the most historically valuable historical heritage of Zhenjiang.
For most people, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal seems to be something that exists only in history books. But in reality, a significant number of people are still working on the canal today. The ship is their home, and their lives are more difficult than compared to those in other professions.
Q:How do you feel living on the ship?
A: Very busy. I feel bored even when I take a rest, because there are no recreation facillities.
Q:Waht change do you expect on the voyage?
A: More ways to keep contanct with people on land, and entertainment.
Q:What do you usually do in the village?
A: Taking care of my children. Since my husband always on the ship, I have to take all the housework alone
Q:Waht change do you expect in the village?
A: I wish I could see my husband everyday and spend more time with family.
Q:Who is your main customer target?
A: Local residents and crew members, but crew members don't come here regularly.
Q:Waht change do you expect in the village?
A: A large Market, so that I can sell my agricultural by-products to more people.
[ Location ] [ Crowd Activity
]
Analysis
China Jiangsu Zhenjiang Local cultural elements
Boat runners on the canal
Crowd Research
Activity Behavior Activity Time Local residents Local vendors
Xijin ferry
Jinshan Temple
Laozi Statue
Beigu Mountain
Arch bridge
Vernacular
[ Axonometric ] [ Design Concept ] The
1. Orientation 1. Mass-void-Mass 2. Yard 2. Atrium 3. Roof and Yard 3. Roof and Yard 4. Facade 4. Facade 1. Mass-void-Mass 2. Entrance 3. Atrium 4. Walls [ Overview ]
community center is placed between man and the Grand Canal. The layout of vernacular is always under the influence of traditional chinese culture, which aims to create a strong relationship between man and the Grand Canal, reminding people of past memory.
[First Floor Plan] [Second Floor Plan] 1.Market Place 7.Muti-fuctional Hall 13.Fresh Market 2.Market Place 8.Exhibiton Hall 14.Market Place 3.Canteen 9.Viewing Stairs 15.Courtyard 4.Supermarket 10.Billiard Room 18.Office 5.Exhibition Hall 11.Courtyard 16.Office 19.Exhibition Hall 20.Office 21.Meeting Room 22.Entertainment Room 23.Guest Rooms 6.Courtyard 12.Mahjong Club 17.Storage
[ Narrative Drawings ] [
section 1-1 section 1-2
Sectional Perspective ]
HALL EXHIBITION ALLEY MARKET GUESTROOM
Under A Diamond Design of a wholesale flower market
Individual | Academic Duration: May-July, 2022
Under the impact of the virtual economy and even the epidemic, the traditional face-to-face communication market is facing a major crisis. The flower market, as a kind of traditional market, is also being hit hard. The traditional seasonal flower market has been replaced by an all-weather wholesale flower market.
According to the planning requirements of the municipal government, we are rebuilding the original flower market in an abandoned factory area near Qiqiao Wetland Park. By implanting a suspension with variable functions, we modularize the traditional business space and freely combine it with different trading spaces to form a market that adapts to citizens' needs.
The site is located near Qiqiaoweng Wetland Park in Nanjing. The surrounding environment of the venue is beautiful and the transportation is convenient. There is also a high school and many residential areas near the site. The government intends to build a new flower wholesale market to replace the original Confucius Temple flower market.
Crowd Research
According to the survey results of the behavioral needs of the surrounding people, I have summarized three main groups of users. The first is the local florist, this flower market will assume the function of the regional flower wholesale center. The second is the local residents, who often walk and chat here. The last is tourists, who again buy some flower products and experience the local culture.
Traditional flower market
Traditional flower markets in China are mostly seasonal, especially in the south. People are used to going to the flower market during festivals, not only for trade, but also for social acivity.
Concept Introduction
Modern flower market
Modern flower markets can operate in all seasons. Here, millions of tons of fresh cut flowers are sold all over the country, and efficiency seems to be the priority.
Site Analysis Problem Study
02 03 01 05 06 04 Block Generation
Activity Analysis Activity Behavior Local merchants Local residents Tourists Activity Timetable Purchase Auction Delivery Chat Chat flower viewing Take a meal Leisure Take photos Get accomodation Shopping Strolling Entertainment Socialing Gifts-buying Closed market sale Chat 0:00 4:00 8:00 12:00 16:00 20:00 24:00 Activity Behavior Activity Time Table Traditional Layout Modular Space Suspended Diamond Modern Layout Contradiction Solution Human touch Efficient Inefficient Indifferent Versatile stalls Changable Hall
Crowd
1. Determine the bulding volume. 2. Define the functional zone. 3. Planting and greening. 4. Insert a floating body. 5. Reshape stall area. 6. Cover the facade.
First Floor Plan Third Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Forth Floor Plan Exploded Solar panels Skylight Suspended beams Curtain wall Adapted envelope Seatings Second floor X-stairs Lifting stage Mass beams Void Void Void Void Void Void Void Void Modular space Wraping stairs Retail shelves Vertical planting Structures Cores Glass curtailwall 4 1 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 2 3 1. Entrance Lobby 2. Office 3. Warehouse 4. Stall Area 5. Retail Space 6. Store 7. Multi-Function Hall
Sectional Pespective Types of Modular Spaces Elements Plans Routine Performance Exhibition Promotion Partition Space Combination Leisure Retail Service The modular space on the first floor is divided into three categories: retail space, for selling flowers and flower products; leisure space, for rest and socializing; service space, for holding events, such as exhibitions, parent-child activities, etc. 5m×5m modules Free combinations Eye contact flower stand combination Prototype Planting Parterre Bar Prototype Ladder Single Sand pit Seats Two-half Swing long table Corner Exhibition Mixed sofa Enclosure Exhibition Communication Double Dining
Third Floor Corridor
Huge floating bodies can be seen on the veranda of the three storeyed shops. In addition, customers can look down at the flowers on the top of the booth, shopping and sightseeing around the atrium. The
Entrance Lobby
Details
morning sun shines
the roof skylight, illuminating
atrium space.
free combination
stalls,
flower products, rest, social
of spaces. 10mm protective layer glued laminated timber beam concrete parapet 240 mm PUR thermal insulation 27 mm spruce three layer panel 80mm inlaid soundproofing black acoustic fleece 27 mm spruce three layer panel with acoustic perforation 11 mm 2-ply oak parquet 26 mm pine floor boards granite waterproof Membrane concrete 180 mm cross laminated timber triple glazing: 4 mm toughened glass + 16 mm cavity + 4 mm toughened glass + 16 mm cavity+ 4 mm toughened glass 40 mm spruce three layer panel 25 mm airtight OSB
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The first floor is mainly a
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Geometic
Design of a timber observation tower Group Work | Academic Duration: September-October, 2022 Contribution: Concept, Modeling80%, Drawings100% Team: Shanchuang
Feiyi
Xiyi
(total 4) All drawings are self-made
Wood The proposed observation tower is located in the bird watching base of Shanghai Xinjiangwan Wetland Park. The west side faces the confluence of the rivers where the surrounding vegetation is dense. It is an excellent place for people to watch birds and take pictures. The viewing platform is located close to the water surface, and the main structure is mainly made of timber, supplemented by some steel components as supporting members.
Gu,
Zhao,
Zhang
The Visit
The proposed observation tower sits on a square base with an area of 12m by 12m. The shape of the observation tower is derived from the geometric carp, and the main structure is made of timber.The stairs between the two cylinders and the viewing platform are staggered and connected, and the spiral rises.
The uppermost part of the building is a large viewing platform, with a hollowed-out skin, In addition, there is a rest space enclosed by translucent film material at the bottom of the observation tower. Moreover, a barrierfree lift is also set up around the inner cylinder, which is convenient for the disabled.
1. Rethinking
2. Cascading Platforms 3. Connectivity
Articulation 4. Evolope
Topology
&
& Visibility Axonometric Above trees About trees Below trees Rest space
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The Structure
The building structure is composed of inner and outer cylinders, which are uniformly stressed and form a cylinder-in-cylinder structural system. The top of the inner tube is straight up to provide lighting, the outer tube is embedded with a transparent membrane, and the inner tube
column is used as the inner side beam of the stair, and also serves as a barrier-free escalator support member; the outer tube shape is twisted to adapt to the wind load; the components use planted bars-parametric assembled bolt joints, which are economical and reliable.
General Layout
F4 F6 F9
Plans F1
2 2 1
The inner and outer cylinders are in the form of truss cylinders, which have good lateral and torsional rigidity. The steel-wood composite board connects the double cylinders and realizes the function of vertical passage.
The outer cylinder adopts a GLT wooden pole with a section size of 400*200mm, and the inner cylinder adopts a GLT wooden pole with a section size of 200*200mm. All joints are assembled bolt joints, which can be adapted to different rod orientations by adjusting the angle of the lugs.The floor slab adopts CLT-steel coupling beam platform plate. Similarly, the stair section also adopts CLT-steel coupling beam stair section slab.
inner
Double
CLT-steel coupling
Details of Outer GLT Joints Details of Inner GLT Joints Section 1-1 Section 2-2 The Details 4M16 Rebar CLT Plate I-beam Welded I-beam Self-tapping screws 4M16 Rebar 400*200 GLT pole 200*200 GLT pole 400*110*20 Steel Pipe 400*110*20 Steel Pipe 4M16Rebar M20 Anchor Bolt M20 Screw Bolt M20 Screw Bolt Concrete Abutment Connecting Steel Pates
Details of
cylinder foot CLT-steel Coupling Beam Platform Plate Connection Details of
column foot
beam stair slab connection
Project: PRIMUS Plan to reform Martian atmosphere and surface Duration: July-October, 2022 Group Work | Academic Contribution: Concept, Analysis100%, Modeling50%, Drawings100% Co-designer: Siyuan Liu, Virginia Tech All drawings are self-made
It may be a dry and desolate world now, but Mars was once an active planet covered in oceans with a thick atmosphere. If we're to colonise the Red Planet in the future we may have to recreate these conditions. Luckily, Primus provides a plan. In 2300, humans have successfully solved the problem of Mars' magnetic field and began a largescale colonization of Mars. In this context, Primus plans to build a series of giant industrial buildings, which will use the latest technology to gradually transform the surface environment of Mars into a suitable environment for human survival which might take centuries.
Carbon Dioxide Nitrogen Argon Oxygen Methane SulfurDioxide Wat er Dus t Change in Mars Atmosphere O2 CO2 H2O CH4
Top View
The main structure of Primus is supported by 6 huge columns, the edge of which is located on a circle with a diameter of 365m. Primus plans to build living quarters in the space below the base of the column. Since the height of the space below the column foot is only 60m, 37m will be excavated underground to form a giant circular pit. The residential area adopts a centripetal layout, with a large service facility in the center of the circle, and other ordinary living cabins and equipment will be arranged on the circular platform with different diameters. The height difference between each circular platform is about 10m, and they are connected by a circular viaduct. These habitats will provide initial shelter for Mars explorers and lay the foundation for subsequent exploration.
Middle View Bottom View
Section
Physical Model
Sketch Work
Photography Work
OTHERWORK
St. Isaac's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto
High-rise building design studio Detached house design studio Chinese folk house Fujian Tulou
Shanghai Museum, Shanghai