Yinghe Yi ‘s Portfolio
E-mail: yingheyi@umich.edu
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
M. Arch I Program, Master Degree
Birdy Puzzle
Carbon Fiber Fabrication
Five Minutes All At Once
The Pink City In A Bottle
CONTEXT
Australia Embassy
The Imperfect Theater
Collage Orphanage
Internship Experience & Other Works
Birdy Puzzle
Date : Jan- Apr, 2023
Location : Detroit, MI, USA
Instructor : Claudia Wigger & Craig Borum
Type : Studio Project, Group Work
The goal of the project is to design collective housing for the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers in Detroit, Michigan, and our assigned site specifically sits by the side of the Detroit River.
In the beginning of our design process, we already had a few ideas in mind and the directions we want to go for. First of all, instead of making it a complete isolated collective housing, we want to make the project more open to the public. We hope it contains specific public programs that provide services for the entire community. Second, since the neighborhood only has separated individual green areas, we also want to produce a large green zone that provides opportunities for the public to engage.
Five Minutes All At Once
Date : Sep- Dec, 2023
Location Boston, MA, USA
Instructor : El Hadi Jazairy
Type : Studio Project, Individual work
The Post-Carbon Necklace studio focuses on how urban designers can contribute to dismantling the spaces of environmental violence and structural inequity. Design is the instrument through which to articulate a concrete set of proposals to decarbonize the city, amplify public space, and better equip communities for the forthcoming effects of climate change. The goal of this project is to encourage people to cycle more and drive less to reduce carbon emission. The strategy is to construct more cycling routes acrossing the buildings and make it become a cycling-friendly community.
Green Space
Cycling Route & Commercial
Cycling Route & Activity Zone
Date : Sep- Oct, 2019
Location : Shanghai, China
Instructor : Cadio, Elenna
Type : Sci-Arc Workshop, Individual Work
Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ReOyHevUVc
The Pink City In A Bottle
Australia Embassy
Date : Jan- Mar, 2023
Location : Reykjavik, Iceland
Instructor : Christian Unverzagt
Type : Studio Project, Individual Work
Award: Institution Studio’s Student Show
2 Dimensional Transformation
3 Dimensional Transformation
Architectural Development
The diagrams above are designed based on Joseph Albers Art. The design process is developed from images to 3-dimensional form. I highlight the name of cities where forest fire always happens in Australia and re-organize them into three different catalogs; wild, boundary, and urban. Based on the linework drawing, I created my own Albers art and architecturalized it. The rendering on the left is to show how the embassy works on a storm snow day. At that time, the roof works as the landscape and offers a place for a pedestrian to have a rest or enjoy the bonfire in the sunken.
Joseph Albers Art
The diagram above analysis how the forest fire expands in Australia. I highlight the cities where fire happens often and use three different icons to represent them respectively. Then I line them up to generate the diagram and try to take advantage of it to create the graphic in relation to my embassy. Boundary
Forest Fire Expansion System: Wild - Urban -Boundary Urban Wild Australia Forest Fire Locations
The topic of this studio project is to design an embassy that will be able to deal with the climate crisis. The concept has to be developed by Joseph Albers art. My embassy is located in Reykjavik, Iceland. The site is close to the beach with several pools and mountains. There are fewer constructions and people. I try to take advantage of the existing environmental elements, such as stone, moss, and pool to design my own embassy.
To simulate the Australian environment in Iceland, I picked several kinds of plants from Australia and design the customized green boxes in the embassy. As the topic of this project is to deal with the climate crisis, what I focus on is generating many replaceable boxes to adapt to the season changes; In spring and summer, the function of the boxes is to raise plants, but in fall or winter, the boxes are taken to the fish tanks. On the other hand, in terms of the exterior of the embassy, I make the architecture down to the ground to avoid most climate crises, such as tide changes, typhoons, and snowstorms.
Considering the climate problems, light pollution can make it difficult to see the Aurora, so it’s important to choose a location that is far away from any sources of artificial light. This could mean a remote area away from city lights or even your own backyard if it’s in a rural area. As the site is closed to the beach and far from the city, it is often taken as a good place for viewing Aurora. In the fall, the roof works as a platform for pedestrian or staff who work in the embassy to see the Aurora. It could be taken as a bench or a ramp for bicycles.
I focus more on the orientation of the landscape in relation to the ocean. If possible, position the space to face the ocean directly. This will provide the best views and a feeling of being connected to the water. The ocean can be windy and sunny, so consider providing shelter and shade. I use trees, a pergola, or a covered seating area to protect from the sun and wind. Furthermore, I picked some plants that thrive in salty air and sandy soil. Coastal plants like beach grass, sea oats, and succulents can provide a natural and low-maintenance design that is well-suited for the environment.
art center
storage
drivein theater
Imperfect Theater
Date : Oct-Nov, 2022
Location : Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Instructor : Jonathan Sturt
Type : Studio Project, Individual Work
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgf3j4isuT0
walkthrough theater
The site is located on Blank Slate Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. There is a quiet place and fewer vehicles and people. There are several restaurants and cafes surrounding the site. What I am supposed to do is to design a public area to attract pedestrians or even the people outside Ann Arbor to come to this area and engage with the activities happening there.
As the cafe and restaurants are already constructed well, I started to think that a qualified theater might be wonderful to satisfy local people‘s needs for amusement. Drive-in theaters are an iconic feature of American culture that emerged in the early 20th century. These outdoor theaters allowed movie-goers to watch films from the comfort of their cars, often with speakers mounted on posts or poles. Drive-in theaters have had a significant impact on American culture, representing a unique blend of family entertainment, nostalgia, car culture, community building, and innovation. Although their popularity declined in the 1970s and 1980s, drive-in theaters are still cherished by many Americans today as cultural icons.
The aim of this project is to awaken people’s interest in a drive-in theater. I tried to focus on the materiality in this project and explore the connection between movies and the glass. As for me, the drive-in theater is an imperfect space for watching a movie. It is always noisy and the screen is far away from vehicles. Even though the visual and audio experience seems bad, guests still enjoy the atmosphere.
Throughout the site analysis and research, I found that the customers of the drive-in theater enjoy talking, beverages, and popcorn during the movie. It seems like the movie is becoming background music in some scenes. Based on this, I started to consider what kind of atmosphere I would like to design when the movie does not dominate the visual experience anymore. In my design, I take advantage of the feature of glass and try to reflect the scene of movies through the glass. Plants are also another important element for my theater. With these elements, I created a system in which the movie from the project is reflected on the plants through the glass. The guests will see the movie on the leaves, flowers, and roots and it is twice generated through the frosted glass.
Isometric View Interior
Collage Orphanage
Date : Sep- Oct, 2022
Location : Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Instructor : Adam Fure
Type : Studio Project, Solo Work
The safety and security of the children are the top priority. The orphanage is located in a safe and secure area, with measures such as fencing, security cameras, and controlled access to ensure the safety of the children. The living spaces is designed to be comfortable and functional for the children, with adequate space for sleeping, studying, and socializing. Bedrooms is generated to accommodate multiple children and should provide sufficient storage space. Education is a critical aspect of the orphanage, and a classroom should be provided for the children. The classroom is equipped with desks, chairs, and educational materials, and staffed by trained teachers.
Internship Experience& Other Works
Date : 2020-2024
Type : Individual Work
