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Xinyang Du 2023-2024

OCAD UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN: INTERIOR DESIGN

CONTENT

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BIG CHIMNEY

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THE ARCH

05 (12-16)

DINOSAUR TIME TRACKS

TYPE: ARCHITECTURE PROJECT

TYPE: ARCHITECTURE PROJECT

TYPE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT

PERSONAL WORK

ACADEMIC WORK | THIRD YEAR

PERSONAL WORK

DATE: 2024.07-08 | 2 Months

TEAM WORK

DATE: 2023.10-12 | 3 Months

DATE: 2024.01-04 | Semester-long

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SYN-AMOENUS

04 (7-11)

RESILIENCE

06 (17-20)

R & N HOUSE

TYPE: COMMUUNITY DESIGN PROJECT

TYPE: INNOVATION REUSING PROJECT

TYPE: ARCHTECTURE PROJECT

PERSONAL WORK

PROFESSIONAL WORK | COMPETITION

ACADEMIC WORK

DATE: 2024.09-11 | 3 Months

TEAM WORK

DATE: 2023.9-12 | Semester-long

DATE: 2024.06 | 1 Month

(27-28)

(21-26)

BIG CHIMNEY

TYPE: ARCHITECTURE PROJECT PERSONAL WORK DATE: 2024.07-08 | Two months

This project focuses on finding architectural solutions to help low-income communities in Indian slums deal with extreme heat. Inspired by the heat waves news, the design combines the traditional cooling methods and biological idea of termite mounds. Exploring how nature’s solutions can be applied to modern housing. By considering the local climate and culture, a housing model is created with porous walls and natural ventilation to lower temperatures. This is a community design build in the slum group to help address future climate and living challenges.

EXTREME WEATHER CLIMATE IS EVERYTHING The WMO reports that 2024 has seen severe extreme weather, including droughts, heat, and floods, affecting health and livelihoods worldwide. Climate expert noted that nearly every region has experienced various types of extreme events.

HEAT WAVE Canada Wildfire USA Tornadoes and storms

India Heat wave United Arab Emirates Flood Kenya Flood

China Heat wave Bengal Deadly Cyclone

2024.4-5 Flood in Brazil

The number of disaster has increased

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times

Over the past 50 years

Brazil Flood

nearly 1.5 million people displaced.

To date, severe flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has killed more than 100 people and caused billions of dollars in damage.

It is reportedly the largest single case of climate migration in the country. The state government is even considering relocating entire cities to avoid future disasters.

More than 225 lives.

Another 160 people were injured and more than 212,630 people were displaced across the country.

Vehicles were stranded and the airport - the world's busiest hub for international travel - suffered severe delays and disruptions.

More than 250,000 people forced to evacuate their homes as smoke blankets parts of the U.S.

More than 225 lives.

Another 160 people were injured and more than 212,630 people were displaced across the country.

ERA OF GLOBAL BOILING

India heat wave kills thousands

THE CAPITAL DELHI, has been enduring an “unprecedented” heatwave, with daily temperatures closing 40 C(104F) since May, peaking at nearly 50C.

CAUSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE WITH HEAT WAVE Warmer temperatures, with the atmosphere holding 7% more moisture per degree Celsius of warming, bring heavier precipitation

moisture forms clouds

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“This city is becoming unbearable to live in. We don’t recognize this heat. It is very difficult to put into words this constant burn in your body. It feels like death.”

May Rajasthan's Churu recorded

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1 More heat

from sun cause greater evaporation

50.5°C highest temperature in India in last 8 yrs

Life crisis Hot weather makes it impossible to work safely and efficiently, reducing the number of hours worked during the day.

The study on the heatwave effect on Delhi’s street vendors revealed that 97.6 percent of street vendors needed access to medical facilities, 91.5 percent did not have access to adequate drinking water.

Power struggle

Water crisis Severe water shortages, with tens of millions of India's 1.4 billion people lacking piped water.

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According to the India Meteorological Department, the heat wave is unbearable across the country, with humid air making the heat even more unbearable and even life-threatening. It is expected to increase two to four times by 2050, with heat waves arriving earlier staying longer and becoming more frequent.

INDIAN TEMPERATURE MAP MAY 26TH

population

site analysis kusumpur pahadi slums

in 2015

100,000 average 161 household per slum

Site: Kusumpur Pahadi Slums Residential building Greenland Lake Main road Minor road

45 NEW DELHI 43 LUCKNOW

Path 45% one room

30% two room

5% no room

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slums: number of room

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JAWHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY OLD BUILDING

ARAVALLI BIODIVERSITY PARK

difficult for those in the slums.

“We don’t have an aircon. We have to bear the heat.”

top 5 slums in new delhi

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kathputli colony slum

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slums: number of member in 5% one household 9 members

kusumpur pahadi

54.91% of slums are composed of PACCA STRUCTURE TIN ROOF

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Yamuna River Grassland Slums Residential grids

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Kusumpur Pahari is a slum in South Delhi, located near the upscale neighborhood of Vasant Vihar, highlighting a stark contrast in living conditions. The slum is marked by overcrowding and poverty, with residents struggling due to the lack of basic necessities such as clean water, proper sanitation, and accessible healthcare. These challenges severely impact their quality of life and ability to live with dignity.

FABRIC METAL WOOD METAL

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Cooling method

1 ISOLATED HEAT

process

2 VENTILATION

façade perforated brick clay

THERMAL INSULATION

POROUS WALLS

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STACK VENTILATION

Partial Section

DOUBLE SKIN FACADE

façade perforated brick

3 VEGETATION

INDIA STEPWELL

inner wall bamboo

QANAT inner wall

WATER COOLING SYSTEM

bamboo

4 BUILDING PROBLEM

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window glass

roof wooden plate

Increase air flow and less building material

HEAT WAVE

POOR VENTILATION IN CLOSED ARRANGEMENT For small rooms with multiple occupants, overall air movement increases the replacement of hot and cold air and reduces heat buildup in the room.

window frame wood structure steel

Water is easier and cheaper way to cooling body and environment.

stair wood

TINY LIVING SPACE LEAK OF ACTIVITY AREA

Spire shape

TERMITE MOUND

5F RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

x30 people

9F RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

x90 people LUNG STRUCTURE reduces the heat-exposed area to sunlight.

BRICK

Termite mound have hundreds of vents. Hot air and carbon dioxide will flow out through openings in the center of the mound, while outside air BAMBOO can flow in through holes in the edge of the ant nest.

Fresh air is constantly circulated through the ant nest. Ants utilize the principles of weathering and heat convection to regulate gas exchange.

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fourth floor plan

third floor plan

second floor plan

+26250mm rooftop

large house 9f 16 family 90 people 10m diameter 45 sq meter

medium house 5f 4 family 30 people 8m diameter 25 sq meter

+20890mm ninth floor

small house 3f 2 family 12 people 5m diameter 20 sq meter

+18240mm eighth floor

+15590mm

COMMUNITY ARRANGEMENT

+12940mm sixth floor

+10290mm fifth floor

Basic house 1F 4-5 people 5m diameter 15 sq meter

fourth floor

+4990mm

The entire neighborhood consists of four different height sizes of barrel houses. They are dispersed in three opposing formations around a central pond in a circular site.

The triangular shape of the same-sized cylinders prevents airflow channels and concentrates airflow in the center and then in all directions.

The curved shape of the cylinders also changes the speed and direction of air flow, lowering the temperature of the surrounding air.

seventh floor

+7640mm

large building fourth floor --- large room

SMALL COMMUNITY

BIG COMMUNITY

third floor

Main road 4-5 M wide (For trucks and car)

+2340mm second floor

Middle road 3 M wide (For small car and bicycle)

Walkway 1 M wide Grassland

small building second floor

0.00mm ground floor

9F building 10m diameter 3F building 5m diameter

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second floor plan

5F building 8m diameter

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BIG COMMUNITY

BIG COMMUNITY

SMALL COMMUNITY

BIG COMMUNITY

CENTER POOL A mixture of two different sized communities are used in the slum area. While preserving the original buildings and creating new areas, the lifestyle hasn’t changed too much. It is closer to the original life of the residents. A mixture of two different sized communities are used in the slum area.

Each community unit surrounds a circular pool inspired by traditional Indian stepped pools. The pools cool the area through evaporation and provide water for daily use and recreation.

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Model Outcome

Building Unit

Cardboard is rolled into a cylindrical shape and covered with plaster cloth on the outside, which not only increases structural strength but also creates a unique surface texture.

The laser cutting wooden boards form the pool steps through stacking arcs of different sizes. The circular boards on both sides serve as support structures for the entire model.

Entirety

The surface of the building units was painted with reddish-brown acrylic paint. Using drill to make holes in the model to simulate windows.

Coin lights are installed inside, allowing light to emanate from the holes, creating a nighttime effect.

Place each building unit in its corresponding designated position.

Center Pool Light & Paint

Model size: 24 inch x 18 inch Model Material: Wood board, Cardboard, Clay cloth, Foam board, Fake grass, Pine needles, Acrylic paint, Plastic sheet, Mirror paper, and Coin light.

Technology: Laser Cutting, Hand Making, Transparent plastic sheet printing, Handheld electric drill.

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SYN-AMOENUS

TYPE: COMMUNITY DESIGN PROJECT PERSONAL WORK "Together" (Syn-) and "pleasant" (amoenus), an ideal community environment where natural harmony and beauty complement social cohesion.

DATE: 2024.09-11 | Three months Inspired by deep reflection on refugees' needs in rebuilding their lives, the design incorporates borderless activities to promote interaction and cross-cultural exchange between immigrants and local residents. It is a progressive community that integrates shared spaces with independent living units, providing a platform for immigrants and refugees that offers psychological healing, economic support, and cultural integration. It adopts a phased, segmented approach to gradually help residents transition and integrate into the local community.

REPORT OF INDIAN TOURISTS DEFECATING ON THE BEACH

INDIANS IMMIGRATE TO CANADA IN RECORD NUMBER

ASYLUM-SEEKERS

All immigrants make up 25%, the highest percentage in more than 150 years.

important source of multicultural ethnic populations

60% ians d Cana ant w ' n do t rants g i imm

CULTURAL CONFLICT

OVERALL ASYLUM-SEEKER IN CANADA

144,035 In 2023 1.5 TIMES

HOUSING CRISIS REHABILITATION

which is more

INTEGRATION

than the previous record set in 2022.

MEXICO

INCREASED 326% 2013-2023 FROM 32,828 TO 139,715

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NATURAL DISASTER

The camp hosts more than 200 living on different floors. She has to sleep in a spacious room filled with bunk beds, with little peace and privacy.

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

"I didn't know where to go, where to start.”

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

HUMANITARIAN INJUSTICE VIOLENT CONFLICTS

Lacking access to market or public housing, refugees have increasingly been forced into homeless shelters.

UKRAINE 7 Million TÜRKIYE LEBANON

SYRIA 6.8 Million displaced people

SUDAN 4 Million Displaced people

AFGHANISTAN 3.4 Million Displaced people

INDIA

As a cold winter approaches, African refugees are sleeping rough on the streets of Toronto.

MYANMAR

DISPLACEMENT BY WAR

RECENT ASSISTANCE HISTORY STARTING POINT 1770s: As refugees from the American Revolution, Quakers settled in what is now southern Ontario

2000 – 2011 Karen Refugees from Thailand Political struggle and persecution. Eventually resettled 3,900.

CANADA REFUGEES

PROVINCIAL DISTRIBUTION OF CLAIMS Ontario

Quebec

British Columbia

2009 – 2015

Alberta

Other

Iraqi Refugees Government conflict By the end of 2015, Canada had resettled more than 25,475 Iraqi refugees.

2015 – 2016 Syrian Refugees A violent conflict Millions of Syrians to flee Canada resettled 26,166 Syrian refugees to communities all across the country.

Canada has a strong tradition of welcoming refugees. Over one million refugees have arrived in Canada since 1980, most with few, if any, financial resources. They often had to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture.

Communities welcoming Syrian refugees Resettlement Assistance Program communities Service Provider Organizations

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DESIGN STRATEGIC ORILLIA DOWNTOWN

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Provide phased shared community spaces for immigrants to integrate into the local community

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SHANNON BAY

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South Sudanese Refugees

Sport: soccer, basketball, swimming

Sport: playing soccer, flying kites

and tennis

Rohingya Refugees

Religions: 42.5% Christian

Religions: 6% Christian

33% Gondwan 6% Muslims

4.3% Muslims

10% Christianity

Sport: Soccer, Basketball

Sport: Wrestling and simulated combat. Soccer, Basketball

Dance: Sama, various variations of

Dance: Performing open-air atan

Dabke and Sword Dance.

dances has long been a feature of Afghan life.

Gardens

Community

Mid-Term Phase [6-18 Months]

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Religions: 99.7% Islam

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Afghan Refugees

Safety and Stability: Privacy, emotional support, recovery from psychological trauma.

Access to Basic Services

Building Communities in Stages 3

FOREST HOME

Religions: 74% Sunni Islam

Design Solution

Key Needs SHINGLE BAY

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Combining private residences with shared supportive community spaces Incorporating borderless, race-neutral activities and cuisines to promote interaction and coexistence among people from different countries and backgrounds Providing skills training and employment support

TOP PRIORITY CONCERNS

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Long-Term Phase

House Gradually Independence

Shop Income sources + cultural exchange

Planting area Psychological healing

Immigrants' integration

Income opportunities

Commercial area Attract locals for shopping and cultural experience

Teach basic agricultural skills

FUNCTIONAL ZONING PLAN

[18+ Months] Key Needs •

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Architecture element: More courtyards, Spring-fed fountain, Citrus trees, Grapevines and Flowers.

Key Needs Contact and interaction with local people and culture to promote adaptation and integration Provide a more independent and private housing environment Flexible use of multi-functional spaces: education, design, and commercial activities Meet basic skills training and income needs

Living area Integration of shops and housing

Integration into surrounding neighborhoods, achieving full social inclusion.

Independent living and housing upgrades.

Design Solution Integration with local cultural and economic systems through festivals, community businesses, and events.

Access to employment

ARCHITECTURE LANGUAGE

Mental health and trauma related issued

Language training

MIDDLE PRIORITY CONCERNS

POINTED ARCH DOME ARCH

Incremental Housing System Gradual transition from communal housing to independent homes.

Family reunification

Access to housing

Credential recognition

RESIDENTIAL AREA

PLANT AREA

COMMERCIAL AREA

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For refugees from various countries, religious spaces bring a sense of belonging and security. The community features an Islamic mosque shared by Syrian and Afghan refugees, as well as a Christian church serving local residents.

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CONCEPT DESIGN PROCESS 1

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1. Retail store 2. Restaurant 3. Indoor garden 4. Outdoor garden

FAMILY HOUSE TWO ARCHED WINDOWS

For 3-4 Persons Two Bedrooms Living for Family and Group people

5. Living area 6. Study area 7. Bath 8. Kitchen

1. Stair 2. Main Bedroom 3. Indoor garden 4. Outdoor garden

5. Minor Bedroom 6. Bath 7. Study area

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Second floor exterior wall

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Roof Wooden structural roof frame

Stair First floor interior wall

Incremental Housing System Arched Windows Glass Beige brick exterior wall

RESIDENTIAL PART

SHOP/ STORE PART

The residential area adopts a progressive housing system, transitioning gradually from shared spaces to independent housing, meeting residents' needs at different stages, promoting adaptation and growth, while encouraging neighborhood interaction and community integration.

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PERSPECTIVE SECTION RESIDENTIAL PART

SHOP/ STORE PART

SHARING GALLERY HALLWAY

7580 MM

5000 MM 4250 MM

GARDEN FLOWER MARKET

SHARING GALLERY The Sharing Gallery connects residents and locals through a shared space that includes markets and shops.

Here, residents can display their skills, run small businesses, and engage with different cultures. The open gallery design encourages community activities and builds relationships. Each gallery includes 6 housing units.

The community space integrates a progressive housing system and shared parks, featuring borderless sports facilities such as soccer fields and basketball courts. Each shared park serves four housing groups, with independent and private area planning, maintaining appropriate separation from commercial areas.

This ensures the independence and privacy of the zoned areas.

COMMERCIAL HALLWAY

GARDEN SHOP AREA

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COMMUNITY AREA

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1. Small Store Unit 5. Hallway garden 2. Large Store Unit 6. Small garden 3. Store Hallway 7. Large garden 4. Sharing Gallery Hallway SHOP/ STORE PART

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THE ARCH

TYPE: ARCHITECTURE PROJECT ACADEMIC WORK | THIRD YEAR TEAM WORK Role：overall diagram, plan and rendering picture making，The design of first to

third floor, Integration of the overall model appearance

DATE: 2024.01-04 | Semester-long

This project transformed a historic building into a new hotel. The design focuses on retaining the original historic building walls and incorporating abstracted arch elements into the new structural design. The contrast between the top and bottom of the old and new buildings emphasizes the cultural character of the historic building.

The interior design achieves spatial integration through the introduction of interior gardens and through multiple levels of space.

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BARCELONA 2024 Reuse of unused rooftops, terraces, and courtyards

activities and structure, Concept and analysis

As Barcelona grapples with the pressing challenges of water scarcity, urban heat islands, and a monolithic urban landscape, "Resilience" emerges as a transformative solution. This innovative design concept reimagines the city's underutilized rooftops as vibrant, multifunctional public spaces that foster community interaction, promote sustainability, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. Resilience envisions a modular, adaptable rooftop landscape seamlessly integrating sustainable technologies with diverse programming. Drawing inspiration from the Eixample district's unique urban fabric, the design embraces flexible zoning for various uses, catering to the community's evolving needs.

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A Multi-functional Rooftop Oasis for Barcelona

TYPE: INNOVATION REUSING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL WORK | COMPETITION TEAM WORK Role：designing the rooftop public space, block

A district known for its unique urban configuration and rich architectural heritage

DATE: 2024.06 | Three weeks

CHALLENGES District: High construction density and the scarcity of green areas

1924

1988

Courtyard

RESILIENCE

REUSING ROOFTOP

Climate: Growing demand for water, the drought

“Eixample”

Location Reuse the rooftops of a prototype block of the Eixample Give a new life to the interior courtyards

PROPOSAL 1. Giving a new use to rooftops, terraces, and interior courtyards.

2. Promoting sustainable architecture 3. Contributing to climate change adaptation 4. Improving urban biodiversity 5. Developing solutions that can be applied in other cities

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FUTURE IDEA Modular movable blocks are designed on the existing rooftop. Elevated walkways connect different areas, creating linear activity spaces while increasing rooftop green spaces.

The blocks are 113 meters on each side; however, they present two chamfered corners, each one of 14 meters.

In the future, these walkways can be extended to connect with surrounding building rooftops, achieving aerial interconnection between nine surrounding rooftops.

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SITE

Barcelona, Spain

SITE PLAN 11

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LEGEND

- Rainwater collectors are designed to maximize rainwater collection and are used to irrigate plants on the roof.

- The commercial spaces are designed to be more effective in providing some source of income for the residents of the community.

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- Public spaces are designed to promote community interaction and improve the quality of life for residents.

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- Aerial walkways can effectively connect the entire rooftop space.

- Rooftop oasis to eliminate heat island effect improve air quality and support local biodiversity.

- Original Rooftop to support the aerial

8. Yoga 9. Outdoor garden 10. Gallery 11. Stage 12. Basketball Yard 13. Volleyball Yard 14. Playground

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The design of the rolling tracks gives the independent block spaces flexibility and diversity. They can be moved to create larger and more varied public spaces according to different needs.

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The moving cube units offer dynamic spaces for a variety of activities, from morning fitness sessions to evening cultural events. The design encourages social interaction with open pathways, green areas, and adaptable units catering to the community’s needs. Sustainability is emphasized through natural materials and integrated greenery, reducing the urban heat island effect. The rooftop garden and green spaces provide both aesthetic and environmental benefits, making the space a true community hub.

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TRACK ROLLER GUIDANCE SYSTEMS Track roller guidance systems are a key design element for creating adaptable and dynamic rooftop architecture with cube building units. These rails, strategically installed between cube units and aerial walkways. They enable seamless movement and reconfiguration of the units, maximizing rooftop utilization for various purposes.

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They are designed as public activity spaces and are situated on two levels of the existing building's rooftop. Fixed securely to the roof, these spaces serve as a hub for connecting walkways. The two-story structure also offers an elevated view, allowing visitors to take in views of the entire rooftop.

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DINOSAUR TIME TRACKS

TYPE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT PERSONAL WORK DATE: 2023.10-12 | Three months

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This project involves the transformation of the abandoned Tanggu South Railway Station in Tianjin into a cultural and social space. Inspired by my childhood memories of the station and its historical significance, the design aims to revive the station by attracting both the elderly and children to engage with its cultural history. The project preserves the station’s original structure while introducing a park with interactive play areas for children and a social space for the elderly. The goal is to restore the station's vibrancy, fostering cultural exchange and memory preservation, and reconnecting the community with this forgotten landmark.

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R&N HOUSE

RAMP TYPE: ARCHTECTURE PROJECT ACADEMIC WORK DATE: 2023.9-12 | Semester-long

ROOF

A central ramp connects all levels of the house.

Starting from the first floor, it branches in two directions - one leading up to the bedroom on the second floor, and another down to the basement.

BEDROOM

The kitchen and living room are located on the first floor around the ramp. All spaces except the private bedroom are designed to be wheelchair-accessible.

LEISURE AREA KITCHEN RAMP START OF RAMP FIRST FLOOR

RAMP BASEMENT

This wheelchair-accessible residence prioritizes mobility and connection with nature through its central ramp design connecting all floors. The open layout, guided by inclusive design principles, ensures easy navigation throughout most spaces. Large windows line the ramp, offering constant views of the outdoors as residents move through the house. A thoughtful combination of sliding doors and a naturally lit basement garden creates seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, embodying a harmonious blend of accessibility and natural integration.

INSIDE OUTSIDE Threshold space that transitions between indoor and outdoor zones. Large windows, sliding doors, and a sunlit basement garden behind the ramp connect spaces. An open-plan living area and private second-floor zones create a layered environment, optimizing natural light and

N

CLIENT INFORMATION

landscape integration.

Indoor Garden

Mobility Challenged Private space

-Age: 40- year- old Single -Former bicycle race driver Open spaced

-Has thoracic spinal cord injury, otherwise healthy -Wheelchair user, with good upper-body capabilities

Indoor Garden Outside

Outside in

Inside

Inside Inside

-Desires to remain active

LEGEND SITE

WE BUL

MAJOR ROAD MINOR ROAD RESIDENTIAL AREA BUSINESS AREA SCHOOL

37 B

U LW

E

-Lives with caregiver

R ST

SITE

. TO R ST

TO RON

,ON

ELEVATION North Elevation (Face to the street) West

South Elevation (Face to Backyard)

East

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0.5

1m

2m

VEGETATION

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Floor plan 1

0 0.5 1m

2

4

3

2m

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6

5

2

4

3

1

6

5

2

4

3

6

5

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A A

B

B B

C

C C

4

3 2

5 D

D D

4

3 E

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F

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6

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6 4

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BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1. Bedroom 2. Bathroom 3. Kitchen

1. Balcony 2. Hallway 3. Living area

1. Reading area 2. Main bedroom 3. Main bathroom 4. Ramp (From first floor to Second Floor)

4. Laundry room 5. Storage room 6. Ramp ( From first floor to Basement)

4. Kitchen 5. Dinning area 6. Ramp ( From first floor to Second Floor)

Roof Typ. Detail

0 0.5 1m

2m

Detail section

ROOF MEMBRANE FLASHING

+7000.00MM AIR BARRIER

SHEET METAL GRAVEL STOP

ROOF SLAB

LAP ROOF MEMBRANE OVER CLEAT STEEL PLATE +3300.00MM SECOND FLOOR SLAB

CONTINUOUS CONCEALED CLEAT 7" (177.8MM) STEEL STUD

MODEL

RAM[P

+0.00MM FIRST FLOOR SLAB

50MM AIR SPACE

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

-2998.36MM BASEMENT FLOOR SLAB

THERMAL INSULATION

Window Detail

RAIN SCREEN

1. Bedroom 2. Bathroom

3. Living area 4. Dinning area

5. Corridor 6. Reading area

7. Ramp

Sliding Door Detail On South Elevation DIPS HEADER ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAME

19 SHIM SPACE

INTERIOR WALL FINISH FORM OF INTERIOR CASING TRIM VARIES

INTERIOR

INSULATION

SEALANT&BACKER ROD TERRAZZO DIVIDER STRIP SUB-FLOOR FINISH FLOOR

THERMAL BREAKS EXTERIOR

ADDITIONAL SUBSILL EXTENSION STOOL APRON

ALUMINUM COVER PLATE

GROUND WOODEN CLADDING

INTERIOR WALL FINISH

SLIDING DOOR STEEL COLUMN FLASHING PLYWOOD SHEATHED CURB HEADER

INTERIOR

GLASS (WINDOW)

HEADER

EXTERIOR

WOOD FRAME

INSIDE STEEL SUPPORT STEEL BEAM

CONCRETE FOOTING

Model size: 12.5 inch x 8 inch Model Material:Wood board, Cardboard, Foam board Technology: Hand Making 28

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