Maggie Hou_portfolio 2024

Architectural Portfolio

By Maggie Minxuan Hou (2022-2024)

About Education minxuanhou@gmail.com

02/2018-12/2020

The University of Queensland, Australia Bachelor of Architectural Design - Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

01/2020-02/2020

Exchange Program University of Vienna, Austria

02/2022-12/2022

RMIT University, Australia Master of Architecture

02/2023 Unitil Now

University of Melbourne, Australia Master of Architecture

(+61) 0450508102

Melbourne, Australia 3000 10-08-1998 Mandarin & English Accomplishment www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-hou-8137b7255 As a student majoring in Architectural Design, my simple curiosity toward the art and science behind the material form of buildings has grown to be a burning fervor for deeper digging into the fi eld of architecture ever since I came to understand the gravity of architecture as a whole throughout human history. Along with my fervor comes my ardent desire to play an active role in an era where environmental sustainability has become a mainstream issue as the complexity of buildings increased in terms of structural systems, services, energy and technologies after the dominance of modernism and postmodernism.

Skills

• Revit • Autodesk Navisworks • RIB Cost-X • Auto CAD • Microsoft • Rhino • Lumion • Grasshopper • Adobe Photoshop • Sketchup • V-ray • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator

09/2022

Certificate of the Excellent Prize,by The 6th [CUC CUP] International University Student Architecture Design Competition

12/2022

Winners of the 2022 Fondation Jacques Rougerie Prix Focus: “Un port spatial ou sur un astre”, awarded on 15/12/2022 at the Institute of France, led by Patrick Macasaet.

07/2024

Participation in Venice Studio which led by Lorenzo Mattozzi from MVRDV STUDIO

Work Experience 04/2021-11/2021

Intelligent Building Department, Network & Information Company, China Energy Engineering, Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co, Ltd Assisted the program of data centers, contributed to the revit modeling of construction and HVAC clash detection.

12/2021-02/2022

The 5th Company, Yunnan Design Institute Group Co.,Ltd Assisted the program of fire station and fire training basement, developed digital conceptual models by revit and rhino, represent the visualized idea by Lumion.

Popular Hotpot Dining Types GROUP DINING - TRADITIONAL HOTPOT RESTAURANT

Existing Vertical Circulation

① Order With The Waiter And Waitress

② Prepare the Hotpot Base in the Kitchen

Main Circulation

③ Serve the Rare Vegetation, Seafood and Meat

1. Boundary Maximizing Built Area on the site.

3. ConnectivityMaintain the origianl vertical circualtion,

2. DivisionDivide the space according to the surrounding environment.

4. Expouse & OpennessAdjust Eastern and western spaces to facilitate air ventilation and guide people into the building.

Theatre Kitchen Public Plaza

5. Central Courtyard Add a public plaza in the central area to provide a public space for social or activities.

④ Cook and Eat Immediately

INDIVIDUAL DIY - MALATANG RESTURANT

① Pickup Any Items On The Display Fridge

② Wait Chief To Cook

Green Space

Communal Circulation

6. Communication & ExhibitionA theatre kitchen is to show the cooking process of Chinese cuisine and promote cultural exchange.

7. Green SpaceProvide green leisure space for the public, combine with the herb garden.

③ Enjoy The Malatang

INDIVIDUAL DIY - HOTPOT BUFFET RESTAURANT

The Food Culture Corridor: Transnationalism, Modernity And Acculturation -- A New Resturant And Culinary Centre At Glen Waverley

In a globalized world, long-term immigrants, as individuals moving between countries and cultures, face the central challenge of unifying their ethnic heritage with the culture of their host countries. This thesis explores the need for negotiating identity and belonging among mainland Chinese immigrants. It explores why Chinese cuisine, particularly Hotpot, can effectively bridge cultural differences, offering opportunities for shared experiences that help mainland Chinese integrate into Glen Waverley.

The proposed new culinary centre under the Icon Building aims to help mainland Chinese immigrants in Australia find their dural belongings in Glen Waverley. By examining the changing dining experience and the dynamics of cultural integration since the arrival of Sichuan hotpot in Australia, the project seeks architectural solutions that incorporate flexible dining spaces that cater for both public and personal experiences, and foster cultural exchange and community engagement.

Hotpot or Malatong Restuarant

More choices than the Malatang restaurant

Cook and Eat with a single pot rather than a sharing pot

Restuarant Area

Functional Space

Transportation

8. Continuity Waving canopy as an expression of spatial continuity and cultural identity

Spatial Experience Diagram

Spatial Experience 01

Spatial Experience 02

Spatial Experience 03

Spatial Experience 04

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SITE PLAN

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1:500 @ A1

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Spatial Experience 08

SECTION 1

Existing Residential Apartment

8.000

2nd Floor

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4.000

1st Floor

SECTION 2

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Existing Residential Apartment

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Existing Residential Apartment

Existing Residential Apartment

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格 伦 韦 弗

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IKON

4.000

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4.000

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8.000

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4.000

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IKON SPICY HOTPOT 火锅店

伦 韦 弗

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4.000

1st Floor

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Ground Floor

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Ground Floor

Backyard Future: Industrialised Construction -- Design the Granny House in Digital and Pre-fabrication Way

Industrialised construction in Australia is evolving to address critical challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs, and the urgent need for sustainability.

This method shifts from traditional on-site building to off-site manufacturing of components, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

The proposed new granny flats use a easy assemble and construction system that aims to democratise the process of building by providing an accessible and sustainable method for constructing houses. It offers a revolutionary approach to construction by leveraging open-source design, digital fabrication, and modular assembly to create affordable, sustainable, and accessible housing solutions.

Dunne and Raby’s article explores the evolving prospect of architectural design, pushing the boundaries of traditional approaches towards innovative, radical ones. It critically examines the shift from traditional design paradigms characterized by static, often monolithic structures to more dynamic, flexible and sustainable architectural practices. They advocate the use of speculative design to create a possible future. This future can be positive or negative, and at its core is a response to the pressing challenges that exist in our world today. Even if such a design is radical, it will provide the power to discuss, contemplate, and solve social problems and inspire creativity.

In my design proposal, the architecture of the future will be an integration of technology and interdisciplinary collaboration that will be characterized by adaptability and resilience, such as modularity, deformability, and interactive environments that allow structures to respond to changing conditions and user needs. This adaptability is considered crucial for the sustainability of future urban landscapes, enabling buildings to evolve over time rather than become obsolet

FUTURE MATTERS -- Redesign of MSD Building