AAD_SU21_065

Xian Wu Columbia University GSAPP M.S.Advanced Architectural Design '21 xian.wu2019@outlook.com 515-203-7161

CONTENTS 01/The Least We Can Do 02/Beirut Reconstruction 03/BPI Light Pavilion

01/The Least we can do Columbia University MSAAD Architecture studio fall 2021 Project team with Ziang Tang, Fengyi Zhang Instructor: Emmet Zeifman

The project is based on the renovation of two offices from the 1970s on Princeton alexander park road. By transforming the office into a climate school to change Princeton, the future city will get the most favorable social changes with the least changes.

02/Beirut Reconstruction Columbia University MSAAD Architecture studio fall 2021 Project team with Zihan Xiao, Ziang Tang Instructor: Vector ,Richard

The Beirut explosion is a world-famous disaster in 2020.

How to rebuild the city has become the primary problem for the local area. Through the reconstruction plan of three time periods, Beirut was perfectly reconstructed in this explosion, and at the same time, the historical problems of old Beirut were solved by the way. Rebuild commercial streets, promote economic growth, and finally transform the port into a "memory park". Make Beirut a city with both economic and tourism development.

Site Analysis The Beirut port explosion caused urban damage with a diameter of two mile. Through three different reconstructions to enhance the future development of Beirut and Beirut Port.

Reconstruction Diagram In the early stage, the city and port were rebuilt quickly through scaffolding. The rapid economic recovery will bring more social activities to Beirut and enhance the vitality of Beirut's city. The "explosion" is not just a disaster, but an important opportunity for Beirut to refresh the city's culture.

Short-term Reconstruction

"Charles Helou" Community (Short-Term)

The new commercial street will bring Beirut at least 15% annual GDP growth. The consumption of travelers will become the funds for the construction of the memory park. This will attract more foreign travelers to Beirut, forming a virtuous economic cycle.

Memorial Park Memorial park will commemorate this historic disaster. Beirut was seriously injured after the explosion. But it is also the best opportunity for urban upgrading. Memories Park will become Beirut's most famous scenery and the best way for foreign travelers to learn about the history of the city.

Memorial Park

03/BPI Light Pavilion PAVILION FOR THE BARD PRISON INITIATIVE Columbia university MSAAD Arch studio Spring 2021 Project team with Beihurz Instructor: Steven Holl, Dimitra Tsachrelia

Adapting five identified techniques of light usages into five pavilions making up the gallery. (gross) Building: (net) Offices: (net) Galleries:

14,298 ft2 4,340 ft2 7,221 ft2

Overview Site Model

Elevation

Elevation

Path Behind

1/4 Scale Section Model Overview

Gallery 4 interior light affects

Gallery 3 Exterior Facade

Gallery 3 interior light affects

Interior Section View (Type 3+4)