JOHNNY YAU
CONTACT
Email: johnnyyauhk@gmail.com
Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/johnnyyauhk
WORK HISTORY
Architectural Assistant (Part II) @ P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd
Feb 2022 - May 2023, Hong Kong
Architectural Assistant (Part II) @ Associated Architects Ltd
Aug 2017 - Dec 2021, Hong Kong
Assistant Technical Officer (2nd Year-out)@ Wong & Ouyang Ltd
Oct 2014 - Aug 2015, Hong Kong
Architectural Assistant (1st Year-out) @ PK Ng & Associates Ltd
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014, Hong Kong
EDUCATION
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2017, Hong Kong
Master of Architecture (PART II)
University of Liverpool
2013, Liverpool, UK
BA(hons) in Architecture Studies (PART I)
SKILLS
• AutoCad
• SketchUp
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Hand Sketching
• UK Driving license
LANGUAGES
• Cantonese (Speaking)
• Chinese (Reading & Writing)
• English
01
MARKET SHELTER
Site: Altrincham, Manchester
Type: BA Studio Project
Date: 2012 @ University of Liverpool
This is new market shelter next to the existing market hall. To ensure easy access from three nearby streets, the new shelter is supported by perimeter columns only.
This approach minimises space used and creates an open, column-free interior that can be adapted for various uses. The shelter’s openness extends activities beyond the market and nearby shopping street to the nearby new development area.
02
MAGISTRATE COURT
Site: Altrincham, Manchester
Type: BA Studio Project
Date: 2012 @ University of Liverpool
There are four distinct user groups in a court building—the judge, support staff, defendant, and the general public—each requiring separate circulation pathways, to achieve that goal, the building was subdivided into three components.
The first component is an elongated block to accommodate general support offices. The second component consists six cubes houses courtrooms and hearing rooms, between these two components is a central space to serve as a connecting hub.
The building’s hierarchy is structured based on elevation, the ground floor predominantly houses public functions like inquiries and the canteen, the upper levels—1st and 2nd floors—are dedicated to hearing rooms and courtrooms, symbolizing its heightened importance of judicial character.
Central Atrium: The Connecting hub
The use of fair-faced concrete not only creates a solemn and sacred ambiance but also offers a calming effect, particularly beneficial for individuals who may be emotionally unsettled prior to their trial.
03
CREMATORIUM
Site: Otterspool Park, Liverpool
Type: BA Studio Project
Date: 2013 @ University of Liverpool
The problem with modern crematoriums lies in the absence of thoughtfully designed spaces for emotional reflection. Transitional areas between the entrance and the final congregation point, where farewell or religious ceremonies occur, often lack architectural response. This leads to a business-like, rushed funeral experience focused on efficiency.
To create a better journey and experience for mourners, my design incorporates the concept of “Walking.” The crematorium is exclusively accessible on foot. Mourners are encouraged to follow a pathway defined by a long brick wall. During this journey, they can immerse themselves in the outdoor surroundings, allowing emotions to settle. At the path’s end stands a congregation tower—a space where all ceremonial activities took place.
04
PLANNING GALLERY
Site: Hong Kong
Type: M.Arch Studio Project
Date: 2016 @ Chinese University of Hong Kong
In response to the pressing housing shortage, the Government introduced a new reclamation project within a coastal area in Hong Kong. However, this proposal faced objections from the local residents in close proximity.
To illustrate the advantages of the intended forthcoming development, the planning gallery aims not only to offer insights into the future project but also to provide leisure facilitates to the local community.
The planning gallery will encompass two distinct components. The first entails temporary floating platforms that span the waterfront, enabling repositioning during reclamation phases. The second component comprises an exhibition gallery that serves as the starting point for the entire journey.
Main Facade: Machine Aesthetic
LIVE WORK
Site: Hong Kong
Type: M.Arch Thesis Project
Date: 2017 @ Chinese University of Hong Kong
This project aims to repurpose an old bus depot into a versatile mixed use complex, integrating live and work spaces together.
The existing structure possesses its own unique beauty. Through the strategic removal of excessive floor slabs while retaining the original structural framework, the building becomes more open in character while preserving its distinctive brutalist aesthetic
Workshop
Skylight. Photo by Kevin Mak
Layout Plan
Terrace
Main landscape area + entrance
Multi-purpose Stadium
Spiral Staircase