work samples
application for part II architectural assistant
Selected Works 2018-2025
Tang ARB/RIBA Part II
Anson
re:flow
weaving a new logistics network
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This project aims to seamlessly weave a new logistics network into London’s existing infrastructure, like adding the final stitch to a well-crafted garment. Rather than replacing the current failing system, it proposes reviving the overlooked canal network to promote waterborne freight, easing pressure on roads and reducing environmental impact. Centred on a masterplan along the Lee Navigation in East London, it introduces a main logistics hub with smaller micro-hubs to form a cohesive network for construction logistics. The scheme aspires to reactivate canals not just as leisure spaces, but as functional waterways contributing to a more liveable and resilient city.
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facade section 1:15
1. 50/50/5 mm steel T-section
2. 60 mm sprinkler pipe
3. 145 mm powder-coated aluminium panel, thermally insulated
4. spaceframe member, 100 –250 mm steel tube
5. silicone-coated fibreglass textile
6. upper chord: 90/90/5 mm steel SHS
7. ventilation flap, 145 mm powder-coated aluminium panel
8. aluminium profile with adhesive strip
9. Mero spaceframe node, 132 mm steel tube
10. steel frame, three-dimensionally adjustable
recreating connections through social cohesion
A large-scale mixed-use market located in the now-existing Billingsgate Market site in South Poplar, East London. The main design aim is to reconnect Canary Wharf and South Poplar, two extremely diverse areas physically, socially, and economically, which are divided by Aspen Way to the north. By implementing biomimetic design, multiple finger-like linkages inspired by batwing are extended from the building to enforce the connectivity theme. Overall, the project aims to be more than just a market serving daily local needs; it aspires to become a community hub that unites the area and stands as a new landmark in London.
South Poplar
Canary Wharf
Aspen Way
DLR depot Dock
West India Quay
DLR station
Trafalgar Way
1. Main market (Food, craft and farmers market for local businesses) 2. Indoor courtyards
Stiff core (Offices and amenities)
Customer service
Watersports centre (Boat storage, workshop, classroom and gym)
Promenade
Piers
Loading and unloadng area
20. Vapour Barrier 21. Waterproof Membrane 22. 250/1000mm
Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Glulam
experimenting a nomadic live-work prototype in the post-covid era
Inspired by the blurred boundary between living and working spaces, this hybrid experimental prototype is designed for the Welsh Romani, a local nomadic community. The project highlights the innovative use of ETFE façade material to address their specific needs. The main challenge lies in overcoming discrimination and misunderstanding toward this vulnerable population, while simultaneously reintegrating them into the community and respecting their rich culture and heritage.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
technical section of live-work unit prototype
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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
04 floating nexus
future space foundation student competition 2024
The group project imagines Canary Wharf in 2035 to transfrom from a commercial hub into a fully accessible, multi-generational, multicultural community space. The project features tea islands inspired by British, Chinese, Indian and Japanese cultures. Each island includes a tea pavilion, planted tea leave, both traditional and interactive playground structures, fostering engagement with nature, education, and tradition across generations.
The design addresses intergeneration by creating spaces where children, adults, and the elderly can gather and interact. The tea pavilions not only serve as gathering points but also as educational hubs, teaching visitors about the history and cultural significance of tea, a shared tradition across generations. The elderly and adults enjoy sliding and climbing islands alongside younger visitors, promoting active play to make the space inviting for all ages. By reintroducing tea culture to the docks, this project connects people, transforming Canary Wharf into a wellbeing-focused, nature-integrated, and educational space.
