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Architecture

Portfolio

2020-2024

Yuxiang Cao

The Mountain in City

Hotel and Market renovating old Metro Station

The site is situated in downtown Atlanta, amidst an area with a notably high crime rate within the city. Despite the presence of a metro station on-site, it is underutilized by the public. Our aim is to revitalize the site by infusing it with energy to attract more visitors.

To achieve this, I propose the construction of a hotel that remains active round-theclock, fostering a sense of community and safety through constant human presence. By strategically positioning spaces to overlook one another from different floors, we promote social interaction and mutual support among occupants. This concept aims to reintroduce the human connection that is often found in rural settings back into the urban fabric. Additionally, incorporating a market space provides an opportunity for locals to gather, forming a cohesive and vibrant community within the site

Site: Atalanta

Facade Detail

1’

3”x6”x3.75”x6”

2.5”x2.5”x12”

1.5”x1.5”x2’

Thickness Cement Slab

Tube Steel

4”x3.75“x2” Wood Micro Laminate

4” Thickness Wood Micro Laminate

6”x12”x15’ Redwood Timber

.75”x 2.25” Hex Steel Bolt

2.5”x2.5”x15’ Tube Steel

Tube Steel Steel Bracket

6”x12”x4.5’ Redwood Beam

4’x4’x2.5” Single Cedar Panels

4’x4’x2.5” Laminated etched Panels

Double Skin Facade

Weaving Nest on History

Afterschool Early Art-Related Education Center

Site: Copenhagen

The project is situated on a site fraught with controversy, once a battleground between law enforcement and youth groups. While discussions surrounding this site remain unsettled, my focus is directed towards shaping a forward-looking future.

By implementing a child education program within this space, I aim to foster harmony and understanding among disparate groups. The consensus on the importance of educating children serves as a common ground, transcending the divisions that once defined this area.

Kindergarten

Program Arrangement

Side View

A Stepped Shaft of Light

Education Center

Site: Washington DC

An education center operates around the clock, offering learning opportunities both day and night. During daylight hours, light shafts penetrate into each classroom, illuminating them with natural sunlight.

As evening falls, the stair shafts become illuminated, casting a warm glow throughout the school, creating a welcoming and comforting atmosphere for nighttime activities and study sessions.

Metal Cap

Glass Panel

Steel Frame

Concrete Slab

Feeling Transmit Tunnel

Architecture school On two Boundaries

Site: Blacksburg, VA

The architectural space functions as a conduit, transmitting emotions between academic and downtown life. Campus exudes stability, while downtown pulses with activity. Observers from both side witness and experience each other’s environments.

Positioned at the border, the architecture school serves as a nexus, drawing individuals to engage with students and their works. Here, discussions blossom, fostering a dialogue between academia and the urban sphere. Through this unique placement, the school becomes a magnet for interaction, bridging the perceived gap between campus and downtown.

The Curvature study through daylight study

Campus

Downtown

Axon Explosion

Side Elevation Drawing Front Elevation Drawing

Program Arrangement

Artist Studio dedicated to Mariko Mori

Inspired by Mariko’s work

The project reinterprets Mariko Mori’s artwork, transforming the circular motif into a dynamic architectural form inspired by a water tower. Envisioned as both a residency and workspace tailored to her creative needs.

This greater project is a collaborative effort by our studio. We envisioned an imaginative campus that features artists’ residences and educational spaces.