WEI HUANG WORK SAMPLES

The new Rødovre high rise is two towers dancing at the gate of the city of Rødovre. Situated on the west axis of Copenhagen, Rødovre marks the edge between Copenhagen and the rest of Denmark. However, it is under-celebrated for its gateway status. On the other hand, our site sits on an edge between two urban topologies, the traditional town houses to the east, and the modernist apartment high rises to the west. The design of our building emerges from the understanding of these contrasting conditions between the traditional and the new, the metropolis and the suburb. The design of towers aim to merge an outward orientation focusing on the city of Rødovre, with the inward interest on a dynamic public landscape.

Rødovre High Rise TowerINTERVENTION

FORM STUDY

FLOOR PLAN 3rd FL

5 10

3rd Floor

FLOOR PLAN 12th FL

5 10

12th Floor Plan

FLOOR PLAN 29th FL

Section

50 15 30

NORTHWEST SECTION

1Design 2008

Copenhagen Rødovre High-rise Competition Finalist Lead Designer

PLAZA IN SUMMER

SOUTH STREET VIEW

PLAZA IN WINTER

Rødovre High Rise TowerTOWER NIGHT VIEW

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Structural Models

Lateral Displacement Mode 1

Lateral Displacement Mode 2Torsional Displacement Mode 3

Static Analysis Column Loads

Axial Force, Fx: 41600. kN/pic.cm

694.5 kN

-613.2 kN

-1921. kN

-3229. kN

-4536. kN

-5844. kN

-7152. kN

-8459. kN

Translation, Ux: 1280. mm/pic.cm

Output axis: local

762.2 mm

653.0 mm

543.8 mm

434.6 mm

325.4 mm

216.2 mm

107.0 mm

-2.143 mm

Deformation magnification: 12.50

Translation, Ux: 1280. mm/pic.cm

Output axis: local

771.1 mm

609.0 mm

446.9 mm

284.8 mm

122.8 mm

-39.34 mm

-201.4 mm

-363.5 mm

Translation, Ux: 1280. mm/pic.cm

Output axis: local

781.6 mm

669.2 mm

556.8 mm

444.4 mm

332.0 mm

219.7 mm

107.3 mm

-5.107 mm

Harbin grand theater is inspired by the landscape of the Songhua river. At the heart of the economic, cultural and spiritual identity of the city of Harbin, the river traces out a dynamic landscape, constantly changing its flow with the seasons and through the years. It leaves the history of its changing course in undulating patterns in the flat plains of the surroundings. The city sit back from the river, allowing its generous flood-planes to assume the role of a vast public space. New development leapfrog the river, expanding the city to the north. The theater is a major component of this new urban development.

The form of the opera house is inspired by the Songhua river; it is shaped as an extension of the river, flows of water and ice, a response to its force and spirit. This relationship between the architecture and the river evolves through the process of the design, moving from a gestural to an organizational relationship, from an organic expression to a refined iconicity. The building will be visible from both the old and new city, forging new identity for the Harbin skyline and new linkages between the north and south banks of the river. And yet, it remains a genuine and integral element of the landscape and a visible reminder of the power of the river as a shaping force. The result is a world-class performance venue and cultural institution, as well as a celebration of the spirit of the river and the city of Harbin.

Responsibilities: Conceptual, Design Development, Graphic presentation, Parametric Design, Local design

Institute and consultant Coordination, Material Research and development, Facade Rationalization

and Fabrication, Construction Documents

VALLEY

EROSION & DEPOSIT

ICE

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Harbin Grand Theater

MULTIPURPOSE THEATERMULTIPURPOSE THEATER

2 Design 2010-2012 Construction 2010-present

Lead Designer in SD/CD/DD

FACADE DESIGN CONST..STRUCTURAL DESIGN

APRIL 2014

CROSS SECTION

PYRAMID GLASS CANOPYMAIN THEATER

Harbin Wood Sculpture Museum3Design 2009-2010

Construction 2010-2012Lead Designer in SD/CD

Natural Processes

From the frosted local landscapes to the singular wood carving culture, this museum is a contrast between the elegance of nature and the speed of daily life. Its 200 meter long body is shaped as a frozen fluid that reflects and explores the relation between the building and the subject that inspired the art work .

The three vertical voids take cues from caves in glacier, day light flood in through skylights into the voids adjacent to the galleries, creating focal points, guiding for visitor into each museum. The two different exhibitions connected by a centralized entrance which both separates the two museums while simultaneously joining them.

ATRIUM RENDER

CUT-AWAY MODELS

SECTIONS

ON SITE MAR 2012 ON SITE MAR 2012

FACADE COMPLETION

COMPRESSIVE FITNESS CENTER4

CompressionWhen measured in different scales,

wind and sound lose or gain

resolutions based on its the respective

spatial and urban conditions. Through

the translation of variable wind

and sound resolutions in Dumbo’s

neighborhood, a new reading of

her urban environment emerges. The

same concept manifests itself through

the organization of our fitness center.

Inter-programmatic relationships are discovered through a resolution study of their appropriate functions. Volumetric studies

LOCAL STREET CORRIDOR LOCAL STREET PRESSURIZEDDUMB STREET PRESSURIZED

GROUND LEVEL PROGRAM GROUND LEVEL PRESSURIZED

THIRD LEVEL SOUND PROPAGATIONTHIRD LEVEL SOUND PROPAGATION

DUMBO STREET CORRIDOR

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GFEDCBA

20’20’ 40’0’

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GROUND LEVEL PROGRAM

1 CAFE2 RETAIL3 MEMBER’S LOUNGE4 ADMIN OFFICES5 CHILDCARE6 JUNGLE GYM7 PUBLIC CORRIDOR8 BOXING RING9 CROSSFIT TRAINING10 DANCE STUDIOS

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GFEDCBA

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20’20’ 40’0’

THIRD LEVEL PLAN

11 WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOM12 WOMEN’S BATHROOM 13 WOMEN’S SHOWER ROOM14 MEN’S LOCKER ROOM15 MEN’S BATHROOM 16 MEN’S SHOWER ROOM17 POOL18 BASKETBALL COURT19 TREATMENT AREA

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GROUND LEVEL PLAN

1 CAFE2 RETAIL3 MEMBER’S LOUNGE4 ADMIN OFFICES5 CHILDCARE6 JUNGLE GYM7 PUBLIC CORRIDOR8 BOXING RING9 CROSSFIT TRAINING10 DANCE STUDIOS 10’0’

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5

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GFEDCBA

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20’20’ 40’0’

THIRD LEVEL PLAN

11 WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOM12 WOMEN’S BATHROOM 13 WOMEN’S SHOWER ROOM14 MEN’S LOCKER ROOM15 MEN’S BATHROOM 16 MEN’S SHOWER ROOM17 POOL18 BASKETBALL COURT19 TREATMENT AREA

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YOGA

SUNDECKTOP

FIFTH FLOOR

FITNESS STUDIOFOURTH FLOOR

POOLTHIRD FLOOR

CYCLE & STRENGTH TRAINING

SECOND FLOOR

DAY CARERETAIL

FIRST FLOOR

6 5 4 3 2 1

CROSS SECTION20’20’ 40’0’

YOGA

SUNDECKTOP

FIFTH FLOOR

FITNESS STUDIOFOURTH FLOOR

POOLTHIRD FLOOR

CYCLE & STRENGTH TRAINING

SECOND FLOOR

DAY CARERETAIL

FIRST FLOOR

6 5 4 3 2 1

20’20’ 40’0’MODIFIEDNATURAL CROSS SECTION: VENTILATION GRADIENT

WIND PRESSURIZED ZONING GRADIENT

AIR CONDITIONED ZONING GRADIENT

AIR CONDITIONED ZONING GRADIENT

GSAPP Summer Studio 2013Critic Phu Hoang Assistant Emanuel

YOGA

SUNDECKTOP

FIFTH FLOOR

FITNESS STUDIOFOURTH FLOOR

POOLTHIRD FLOOR

CYCLE & STRENGTH TRAINING

SECOND FLOOR

DAY CARERETAIL

FIRST FLOOR

6 5 4 3 2 1

CROSS SECTION20’20’ 40’0’

YOGA

SUNDECKTOP

FIFTH FLOOR

FITNESS STUDIOFOURTH FLOOR

POOLTHIRD FLOOR

CYCLE & STRENGTH TRAINING

SECOND FLOOR

DAY CARERETAIL

FIRST FLOOR

6 5 4 3 2 1

CROSS SECTION: PROGRAMMATIC VENTILATION SPECIFICITY MIXTURE SUSPENSIONACCELERATION 20’20’ 40’0’

YOGA

SUNDECKTOP

FIFTH FLOOR

FITNESS STUDIOFOURTH FLOOR

POOLTHIRD FLOOR

CYCLE & STRENGTH TRAINING

SECOND FLOOR

DAY CARERETAIL

FIRST FLOOR

6 5 4 3 2 1

20’20’ 40’0’MODIFIEDNATURAL CROSS SECTION: VENTILATION GRADIENT

YOGA

SUNDECKTOP

FIFTH FLOOR

FITNESS STUDIOFOURTH FLOOR

POOLTHIRD FLOOR

CYCLE & STRENGTH TRAINING

SECOND FLOOR

DAY CARERETAIL

FIRST FLOOR

6 5 4 3 2 1

20’20’ 40’0’MODIFIEDNATURAL CROSS SECTION: VENTILATION GRADIENT

WIND PRESSURIZED ZONING GRADIENT

AIR CONDITIONED ZONING PROGRAM

OPEN AIR POOL IN SUMMER

WIND PRESSURIZED ZONING GRADIENT

AIR CONDITIONED ZONING GRADIENT

AIR CONDITIONED ZONING GRADIENT

SOUTH FACADE WIND DIAGRAM RENDER

EROSION FORM SUCCESSION

INTERIOR SHOT EAST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

PERMEABLE NATURE GSAPP Spring Studio 2014Critic Ada Tolla, Giuseppe Lignano,Thom-5

ROOF VIEW LEVEL -10 GROUND LEVEL LEVEL 5

SOUTH ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION CROSS SECTION LONGITUDINAL SECTION

HEX FOREST CEMETERY

PERMEABLE NATURE

NATURAL CRYSTAL FORMATION

SOUTH FACADE WIND DIAGRAM RENDER

CRYSTAL CELL GROWTH

CRYSTALLIZING FACADE

FRACTURE PLAN

SECTION THROUGH ATRIUM

HEX FOREST CEMETERY

FRACTURE EMERGENCE