Undergrad portfolio 2023 Newcastle University jeffreywu326@gmail.com 07307012420
Jeffrey Chun Him Wu
Contact : jeffreywu326@gmail.com 07307012420
London, HA8 7FY
UK resident
Education:
2020 - 2023
Architectural Assistant Newcastle University
2019 - 2020 BA Hounour Architecture Architectcure Foundation INTO Newcastle University
About Me:
Part 1 architecture graduate with design experience and a strong passion for art and architecture. I am currently seeking a year-long placement and have the right to work in the UK, with the ability to start on a week’s notice.
My love for sketching began at a young age. I studied art in high school and developed a keen interest in human anatomy. Now, I frequently attend live drawing sessions and enjoy drawing in public. I love sketching live because it brings my art to life. This practice has sharpened my observational skills and is invaluable for imagining space and ideas.
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Interior Design Assistant
Centre Base Limited, Hong Kong 2023 July - August
- Cantonese
Key Responsibilities:
-Designed a draft floor plan proposal for a ~15000 sqft commercial project in Hong Kong
-Prepare informative report
-Accomplish three office work station alterations
-Site inspection and documentation assit with senior
- Cantonese
Model-making Assistant
Model-Tech Limited, Hong Kong
Key Responsibilities:
2022
June - July
-Repaint and add decorative details on the model
-Repair changed parts of the model for accurate real life representation
- Cantonese -
Volunteer Experience:
Volunteer illustrator
2024
Live Tales, Newcastle Feburary - July
- Cantonese
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with primary students to illustrate the cover page and inner scenery pages for their book
Communication Skills:
- Discuss design ideas with colleagus
- Create instructive diagrams for different parties
Design and Software Skills:
- Use softwares to complete several HKPSG standard floor plans
Time Management:
- Prioritise different tasks and finish them on time
Attention to Details / Modeling Skills:
- Spent time handling small materials and precisely removing and assembling them
Team work:
- Collaborate with co-workers to finish model parts
Quick thinking:
-Quickly diguesting ideas and put it in one coherent illustration
Language:
Native
- Cantonese
- Mandarin Native
Fluent
- English
Year/3 final year project
Freedom in Movement
Site: Edinburgh Union Canal
Client: City Council
User:
Type: Recreational
Project Brief
The design brief is about building a space for people to perform a ritual.
After researching this topic I have come up with my interpretation of it, ritual is a repetitional practice that aims to express a common belief that’s shared among a collective of people.
I chose the expression of freedom in the form of body movement.
To be precise, I wanted to build a space to celebrate and perform parkour.
Concept Model
I made a concept model to investigate the relatioship between restriction and freedom. Aim to create the mindset of parkour in a physical form.
In the actual building, I decided to use a deconstructed language instead of the organic form to express freedom for practicality.
Old Town of Edinburgh
CarPark
Different level access entrance
Main pedestrian entrances
Key Observasion:
- Exposed walkway
- High surrounding facades
- Many different ground levels
1. Outdoor Parkour Landsacpe
Take advantage of the exsisting typography
Main focal point
3. Supporting buildings
Sense of boundary
Design different access to different levels
2. Redirecting routes
Wide walkway lose sense of direction
Redirect movement towards the parkour area
A. Indoor Parkour Area
B. Cafe (resting area)
C. Gallery (art of parkour)
D. Workshop (build objects for parkour and art)
E. Art Studio (brainstorm)
Bridges for buildings circulation
5. Vertical Parkour
Connection between indoor and outdoor parkour area
4. Vertical Access
Form:
The main building has a relatively box-like form, contrasting with the scaffolding and ‘Greeble’ parkour structure seemingly bursting out of the box.
Key ideas:
- Arrange stucture to alter the walkway to make attract visitors
- Use the slope carpark landscape to create the outdoor parkour site
- Use levels and parkour blocks to build a sense of boundary
gear up area lobby resting platform
parkour area
coummual area
canal boat stop bar
kitchen
gallery space
building workshop
art studio
PARKOUR
1 Floor Plan
2 Floor Plan
+ 9m + 6m
+ 3m 0m - 3m
+ + 3m 9m to : Timber Structure
In-Door Parkour Area
- + 3m 3m to : Concrete Foundations
Out-Door Parkour / Art Exhibition / Cummunal Space
Workshop / Gallary / Art Studio
Bar
Parkour Landscape:
View of the outdoor landscape during summertimes.
It mainly consisting of different parkour elements and occasionally hosting art exhibitions.
Graffiti is a debatable / rebellious art form, in my opinion, it is the most grounded form of art. It can be performed by anyone with a can of spray paint and a message.
Graffiti Art and Parkour side by side can complement each other aesthetically and evoke creativity.
Illustration by hand sketch and photoshop, aim to capture the essence of Parkour
Timber / Steel Workshop
02
2
year first semester project
Artist Village
Site: Shieldfield, Newcastle
Client: City Council
Type: Work space / Residential
Project Brief
Aim to create a harmonic space for both living and working. Use greenery and semi open communal space to creata breath taking working experiance.
Dividing sectors for people with different work / life style. All living space is filled with natural light from huge openings.
Concept Sketches
External
View
Facade design, timber cladding with steel frame structure, compliment by greenery around.
Collaborative Studio
Semi underground design double ceiling, windows on top providing natural sunlight.
Simple linear space, simple circulation for a protentially messy environmnet.
Private Studio and Balcony
Huge windows for both areas. Double ceiling for studio.
Capture the light and shadow of each space.
MainRoad Accomadation
SITE
Site Analysis:
Surrounded by residencial and Accomedation
Walking Distance from City Centre
Family Apartment (left)
Shared Flat (right)
Art Studio + Exhibition
Ceiling
Floor plans + Street Elevation
Entrance
Symmetrical shot, highlighting the spiral staircase, the main circulation between spaces.
The concave design aims to create an obvious yet secure entrance space.
Collaborative Studio
A double ceiling space, complemented by arch-shaped double windows for maximum natural light.
A semi-outdoor garden is intentionally placed at the end to create a breathtaking working environment.
03
Summer Intern at Centre Base Ltd.
Professional Work
Draft Proposal Plan:
Address: 26/F, 1111 Kings Road, Taikoo Shing, HK
Type: office
Size: 15648 sqft
date: 28/08/2023
1:200 floor plan
Client request:
- A open office (214 work stations) - 3 different size conference rooms
- secured room (30 work stations)
- 7 meeting rooms, 9 head rooms and 1 MD room
- several quiet rooms, IT, Admin, Utility, Server rooms
