undergraduate works up to fall 2012
DESCRIPTION
My work at Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture, Leigh and Orange Ltd., Unitown Design Inc..TRANSCRIPT
portfolio of architectural works
APERTURESfrick park ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL
2011
DESIGN WORKS[VARIOUS PROJECTS]
ACTCCaluminum city terrace COMMUNITY CENTER[ ]
RIVULET[pittsburgh BOATHOUSE ]
educationCarnegie Mellon UniversityBachelor of Architecture
Minor in Business AdministrationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
CIEE BARCELONA ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN(Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura - UIC)
Barcelona, Spain
Expected 2014
Spring 2013
Skills +
Hobbies
DIGITALAdobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
AfterE�ects, Microsoft O�ce, Google Sketchup, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Vray, AutoCAD,
Autodesk 3Ds Max, Autodesk Revit, Ecotect, Blender,
HANDPerspective drawing, hand rendering,
drafting, woodwork, model making, photography
LANGUAGESEnglish, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, basic Spanish
DIGITAL FABRICATION MasterCam, Lasercutting, 3 Axis CNC , ABB Robot
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2012
2010
OCCUPANCY STUDIO: fALL 2012
advanced construction STUDIO: spring 2012
site STUDIO: fall 2011
Relevant works and prevous internships
I am currently a fourth year Architecture student at Carnegie Mellon University, in addition, I am also pursuing a minor in Business Administration with a strong interest in economic empowerment through volunteer works with Global Business Bridgades Panama. Having lived in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pittsburgh and Barcelona, international exposure has allowed me to easily adapt in fast paced environments and interact with diverse groups of individuals. Over the past few semesters, I have broadened my background in architectural design through works with student organiza-tions, academic projects, and internships with Leigh & Orange Ltd. in Hong Kong and Unitown Design in Shanghai, China. The following projects highlight my developing interest in architecture that is responsive to urban context through material exploration.
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APERTURESfrick park ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL
2011
DESIGN WORKS[VARIOUS PROJECTS]
ACTCCaluminum city terrace COMMUNITY CENTER[ ]
RIVULET[pittsburgh BOATHOUSE ]
educationCarnegie Mellon UniversityBachelor of Architecture
Minor in Business AdministrationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
CIEE BARCELONA ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN(Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura - UIC)
Barcelona, Spain
Expected 2014
Spring 2013
Skills +
Hobbies
DIGITALAdobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
AfterE�ects, Microsoft O�ce, Google Sketchup, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Vray, AutoCAD,
Autodesk 3Ds Max, Autodesk Revit, Ecotect, Blender,
HANDPerspective drawing, hand rendering,
drafting, woodwork, model making, photography
LANGUAGESEnglish, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, basic Spanish
DIGITAL FABRICATION MasterCam, Lasercutting, 3 Axis CNC , ABB Robot
[ ]
2012
2010
OCCUPANCY STUDIO: fALL 2012
advanced construction STUDIO: spring 2012
site STUDIO: fall 2011
Relevant works and prevous internships
I am currently a fourth year Architecture student at Carnegie Mellon University, in addition, I am also pursuing a minor in Business Administration with a strong interest in economic empowerment through volunteer works with Global Business Bridgades Panama. Having lived in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pittsburgh and Barcelona, international exposure has allowed me to easily adapt in fast paced environments and interact with diverse groups of individuals. Over the past few semesters, I have broadened my background in architectural design through works with student organiza-tions, academic projects, and internships with Leigh & Orange Ltd. in Hong Kong and Unitown Design in Shanghai, China. The following projects highlight my developing interest in architecture that is responsive to urban context through material exploration.
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01. TUBULAR STEEL COLUMN
02. REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL
03. KNITWIRE CLEAR MESH
04. NEOPRENE BEARING STRIP
05. WOOD BEAM
PROPOSED SITE
OUTLOOK
EMPTY LOT
River A
ve
Progre
ss St
Warfield St
Chesbro St
Bolin Way
16TH ST BRIDGE
VETERANS BRIDGE
ALLEGHENY RIVER
STRIP D
ISTRICT
The boathouse is located along an active running and biking path across the Allegheny river from the vibrant Strip District in Pittsburgh. The active path influenced a flowing design, carved between the two dirt streams of running paths. An existing outlook to a great view of the river is adja-cent to the boathouse, reinforcing the notion to take a break from biking. The site is sixteen feet above the river’s water level, on a hundred-year flood plane. The ramp to the water dips under-neath one of the existing running paths, forming a tunnel with a view of the only water’s surface. The unconditioned boat house serves as a rental shop for kayaks.
RIVULET[pittsburgh BOATHOUSE ]
occupancy STUDIO: fall 2012
1. BOAT STORAGE
2. TRAINING AREA
3. OUTLOOK
4. DECK
autumn wind frequency
spring wind frequency
summer wind frequency
1.
2.
3..
4.
roof connection detail wind analysis
CHANNELING RAINWATER
water drainage
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2
34
5
01. TUBULAR STEEL COLUMN
02. REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL
03. KNITWIRE CLEAR MESH
04. NEOPRENE BEARING STRIP
05. WOOD BEAM
PROPOSED SITE
OUTLOOK
EMPTY LOT
River A
ve
Progre
ss St
Warfield St
Chesbro St
Bolin Way
16TH ST BRIDGE
VETERANS BRIDGE
ALLEGHENY RIVER
STRIP D
ISTRICT
The boathouse is located along an active running and biking path across the Allegheny river from the vibrant Strip District in Pittsburgh. The active path influenced a flowing design, carved between the two dirt streams of running paths. An existing outlook to a great view of the river is adja-cent to the boathouse, reinforcing the notion to take a break from biking. The site is sixteen feet above the river’s water level, on a hundred-year flood plane. The ramp to the water dips under-neath one of the existing running paths, forming a tunnel with a view of the only water’s surface. The unconditioned boat house serves as a rental shop for kayaks.
RIVULET[pittsburgh BOATHOUSE ]
occupancy STUDIO: fall 2012
1. BOAT STORAGE
2. TRAINING AREA
3. OUTLOOK
4. DECK
autumn wind frequency
spring wind frequency
summer wind frequency
1.
2.
3..
4.
roof connection detail wind analysis
CHANNELING RAINWATER
water drainage
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EXISTING PARKING LOT
01. EXISTING SITE CONDITION 02. EXISTING PEDESTRIAN & BIKE PATH 03. PROPOSED SITE LOCATION 04. BUILDING ON SITE
VIEWS TO RIVER
CONTINUOUS ACCESSIBILITY
The boat house’s real beauty is in the roof. Bent wood beams flow overhead the users, directing them to the water. The need for distracting cross bracing is mitigated by secondary beams which bounce back and forth between beams. Fiberglass channels run down the length of each pair of beams, guiding rain water down the ramp and away from the dirt paths. The kayaks are stored vertically, leaning against the thick southern wall which acts as a thermal mass to help cool the boathouse. As kayaks are rented and removed, a slit of southern light is revealed.
BEAM 1 SIDE A
BEAM 1 SIDE B
BEAM 1
BEAM 2
BEAM 3
BEAM 2 SIDE A
BEAM 2 SIDE B
BEAM 3 SIDE A
BEAM 3 SIDE B
WOOD BEAM MILLING PROCESS 2 41 WOOD BEAMS LAMINATING PROCESS FIBERGLASSING PROCESS3 FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS
[across OUTLOOK ]SITEdiagramsSECTIONALperspective
COMPONENT[fabrication PROCESSES]
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EXISTING PARKING LOT
01. EXISTING SITE CONDITION 02. EXISTING PEDESTRIAN & BIKE PATH 03. PROPOSED SITE LOCATION 04. BUILDING ON SITE
VIEWS TO RIVER
CONTINUOUS ACCESSIBILITY
The boat house’s real beauty is in the roof. Bent wood beams flow overhead the users, directing them to the water. The need for distracting cross bracing is mitigated by secondary beams which bounce back and forth between beams. Fiberglass channels run down the length of each pair of beams, guiding rain water down the ramp and away from the dirt paths. The kayaks are stored vertically, leaning against the thick southern wall which acts as a thermal mass to help cool the boathouse. As kayaks are rented and removed, a slit of southern light is revealed.
BEAM 1 SIDE A
BEAM 1 SIDE B
BEAM 1
BEAM 2
BEAM 3
BEAM 2 SIDE A
BEAM 2 SIDE B
BEAM 3 SIDE A
BEAM 3 SIDE B
WOOD BEAM MILLING PROCESS 2 41 WOOD BEAMS LAMINATING PROCESS FIBERGLASSING PROCESS3 FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS
[across OUTLOOK ]SITEdiagramsSECTIONALperspective
COMPONENT[fabrication PROCESSES]
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Concrete wall for thermal mass
Mesh allows heat to escape
[across OUTLOOK ]SECTIONALperspective
HALF SCALE COMPONENT[fabrication PROCESSES]
ENVIRONMENTALconsiderations
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Concrete wall for thermal mass
Mesh allows heat to escape
[across OUTLOOK ]SECTIONALperspective
HALF SCALE COMPONENT[fabrication PROCESSES]
ENVIRONMENTALconsiderations
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KNITWIRE CLEAR MESH SCREEN 3
TUBULAR STEEL COLUMN 2
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL 1
WOOD BEAMS 4
CROSS BRACING BEAMS 5
FIBERGLASS PANEL 6
explodedaxonPHYSICAL modelinteriorCOMPONENT[material STUDIES]
VACCUM FORMED MOLD
FIBERGLASS TEST 1
BENT BASSWOOD BEAMS
FIBERGLASS TEST 2
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KNITWIRE CLEAR MESH SCREEN 3
TUBULAR STEEL COLUMN 2
REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL 1
WOOD BEAMS 4
CROSS BRACING BEAMS 5
FIBERGLASS PANEL 6
explodedaxonPHYSICAL modelinteriorCOMPONENT[material STUDIES]
VACCUM FORMED MOLD
FIBERGLASS TEST 1
BENT BASSWOOD BEAMS
FIBERGLASS TEST 2
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advanced construction STUDIO: spring 2012
1. BOAT STORAGE
2. TRAINING AREA
4. DECK
1.
2.
3..
4.
ACTCCaluminum city terrace COMMUNITY CENTER[ ]
Looking at the design intentions of Gropious and Brauer's Aluminum Terrace City Housing scheme in New Kensington, PA, the design approach to this community center draws cues from the existing building networks as well as the figure ground relationship to the site.
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figure ground diagrams
advanced construction STUDIO: spring 2012
1. BOAT STORAGE
2. TRAINING AREA
4. DECK
1.
2.
3..
4.
ACTCCaluminum city terrace COMMUNITY CENTER[ ]
Looking at the design intentions of Gropious and Brauer's Aluminum Terrace City Housing scheme in New Kensington, PA, the design approach to this community center draws cues from the existing building networks as well as the figure ground relationship to the site.
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figure ground diagrams
first floor: plan
1. BOAT STORAGE
2. TRAINING AREA
3. OUTLOOK
4. DECK
1.
2.
3..
4.
ACTCCaluminum city terrace COMMUNITY CENTER[ ]
The project is orientated to mirror the figure ground V by directing out to New Kensington to take advantage of the views created from being on top of the flat plane along the hill edge. In addition, it is orientated to shield against the strong western winds and southern sun.
The project is split programmatically into three wings with the parking lot entrance leading into the entry plaza with fitness and gymnasium on the left and the main multi purpose func-tions on the right extending into the hill edge.
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Site Forces Context Networks
first floor: plan
1. BOAT STORAGE
2. TRAINING AREA
3. OUTLOOK
4. DECK
1.
2.
3..
4.
ACTCCaluminum city terrace COMMUNITY CENTER[ ]
The project is orientated to mirror the figure ground V by directing out to New Kensington to take advantage of the views created from being on top of the flat plane along the hill edge. In addition, it is orientated to shield against the strong western winds and southern sun.
The project is split programmatically into three wings with the parking lot entrance leading into the entry plaza with fitness and gymnasium on the left and the main multi purpose func-tions on the right extending into the hill edge.
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Site Forces Context Networks
community center: interior perspective
4.
CROSS SECTION Awall details AA & BB[ ]
The primary structure of my building is a steel beam and truss construction with the facades being primarily stick glazing.With the service areas of the buildings located along the left edge in both blocks, the choice of the brick material on the fitness wing and the wood siding on the multipurpose wing was to reflect the existing material palette used by the original architects.
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community center: interior perspective
4.
CROSS SECTION Awall details AA & BB[ ]
The primary structure of my building is a steel beam and truss construction with the facades being primarily stick glazing.With the service areas of the buildings located along the left edge in both blocks, the choice of the brick material on the fitness wing and the wood siding on the multipurpose wing was to reflect the existing material palette used by the original architects.
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Exterior inlets for ventilated mass
Mechanically assisted ventilation
Exposed,ventilated Thermal mass
Summer Sun
Winter Sun
Concrete Floor
Overhang for Summer
Shading from Trees
The building uses a hvac system as it acts also as a mechanically assisted ventilation to provide thermal mass cooling by drawing cool air from the eastern trees. Passive solar heating is also utilized from the mesh screens and over hangs on the south facing facades as well as concrete floor for radiant heating.
explodedaxonPHYSICALmodel
THERMAL MASS COOLING PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING
ENVIRONMENTAL[BUILDING SYSTEMS]
HVAC SYSTEM
I. SUBSTRUCTURE
II. SERVICES
III. EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS
IV. INTERIORS
V. SHELL
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Exterior inlets for ventilated mass
Mechanically assisted ventilation
Exposed,ventilated Thermal mass
Summer Sun
Winter Sun
Concrete Floor
Overhang for Summer
Shading from Trees
The building uses a hvac system as it acts also as a mechanically assisted ventilation to provide thermal mass cooling by drawing cool air from the eastern trees. Passive solar heating is also utilized from the mesh screens and over hangs on the south facing facades as well as concrete floor for radiant heating.
explodedaxonPHYSICALmodel
THERMAL MASS COOLING PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING
ENVIRONMENTAL[BUILDING SYSTEMS]
HVAC SYSTEM
I. SUBSTRUCTURE
II. SERVICES
III. EQUIPMENT & FURNISHINGS
IV. INTERIORS
V. SHELL
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site studio: fall 2011
1.
2.
3..
4.
storage
storage
counter top
window
APERTURESfrick park ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL[ ]
From the exploration of colors and views through an aperture unit module, the classroom design aims to create a dialogue between students and the environment.The idea of interactivity is encouraged by the presence of a series of cubbie like aperture units used in both outdoor and indoor settings.
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wall module system
site studio: fall 2011
1.
2.
3..
4.
storage
storage
counter top
window
APERTURESfrick park ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL[ ]
From the exploration of colors and views through an aperture unit module, the classroom design aims to create a dialogue between students and the environment.The idea of interactivity is encouraged by the presence of a series of cubbie like aperture units used in both outdoor and indoor settings.
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wall module system
classroom: interior perspective SITE PLANFRICK PARK SCHOOL[ ]
The module is used as storage and furniture units in the interior, while in the exterior, they are utilized as screening and terrace seating units. By displacing something familiar to the kids such as a cubbie and placing them in nature, the goal is to create connections between learning and the environment and between the di�erent age groups.
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classroom: interior perspective SITE PLANFRICK PARK SCHOOL[ ]
The module is used as storage and furniture units in the interior, while in the exterior, they are utilized as screening and terrace seating units. By displacing something familiar to the kids such as a cubbie and placing them in nature, the goal is to create connections between learning and the environment and between the di�erent age groups.
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first floor: plan
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3..
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CLASSROOM MODULEfrick park ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL[ ]
Spaces are organized within each classroom unit such that the transparency of this facade unit helps promote the integration between outdoor and indoor learning. Nature becomes part of the learning environment because it is linked via this familiar object.
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first floor: plan
1.
3..
X
1055
1075
1045
1050
1060
1035
1065
1070
1085
CLASSROOM MODULEfrick park ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL[ ]
Spaces are organized within each classroom unit such that the transparency of this facade unit helps promote the integration between outdoor and indoor learning. Nature becomes part of the learning environment because it is linked via this familiar object.
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relevant works: art & design works
4.
CARNIVAL BOOTH1ST PLACE DESIGN + ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD[ ]
As the design chair for the Asian Students Association’s spring 2012 carnival booth, I had the opportunity to work with Carne-gie Mellon Students in other disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Design and Electrical Engineer-ing. The theme of the two story structure was Looney Tunes with the interior reflecting many of the cartoon characters..
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relevant works: art & design works
4.
CARNIVAL BOOTH1ST PLACE DESIGN + ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD[ ]
As the design chair for the Asian Students Association’s spring 2012 carnival booth, I had the opportunity to work with Carne-gie Mellon Students in other disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Design and Electrical Engineer-ing. The theme of the two story structure was Looney Tunes with the interior reflecting many of the cartoon characters..
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LEIGH & ORANGE LTD.[HONG KONG UNIVERSITY post graduate residence hall proposal]
internship: UNITOWN design
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Concept models for the JiangYin Mixed Used Development
Final renderings presented to clients
Conceptual 3D Models
Conceptal diagrams for theNanXun Commercial Project
LEIGH & ORANGE LTD.[HONG KONG UNIVERSITY post graduate residence hall proposal]
internship: UNITOWN design
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Concept models for the JiangYin Mixed Used Development
Final renderings presented to clients
Conceptual 3D Models
Conceptal diagrams for theNanXun Commercial Project
