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SELECTED WORKS

2020-2026

PORTFOLIO A

SUJEONG KOO

E D U C AT I O N UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

may. 2026

G P A 3 . 9 M a s t e r o f A r c h i t e c t u r e

K A N G W O N N AT I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y

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THESIS STUDIO

winter 2026

Flood-Responsive Infrastructure for Coastal Cities Architectural project, Individual project Designing a Infrastructure in response to flooding in Dhaka

G PA 3 . 5 B a c h e l o r o f A rc h i te c tu re 5 year program

ADAVANC ED LIG H TI NG DE SIG N

EXHIBITIONS POST CARBON NECKLACE EXHIBITION

2026

Selected Project - proposition project 2 0 2 6 Tu l a n e P r i z e f o r C l i m a t e C h a n g e

SUJEONG KOO +1 (626)248-2313 koo.sj.2000@gmail.com

TUABMAN STUDENT SHOW

winter 2026

Te c h n i c a l C o u r s e w o r k , I n d i v i d u a l P r o j e c t . Analyzing interior daylight performance using Lightscape and DIALux and researching architectural lighting strategies.

march. 2026

PROPOSITION STUDIO

fall 2025

Architectural project, individual project Student Show 2026 Award Winner T i m b e r - b a s e d u r b a n h o u s i n g p r o p o s a l f o r B o s t o n , i n t e g r a t i n g C LT construction, elevated infrastructure, and energy systems.

Proposition Studio

ARTPHILL COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION

october. 2023

2022

Architectural project, collaborative project Platinum Winner of IAD Awards 2026 Building performance analysis using CASASOL; straw-based construction and architectural detailing.

2022

R E U S E T H E R U I N I TA LY W O R K S H O P

Installation Art

KANGWON ARCHI GRAD EXHIBITION

HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING DESIGN

fall 2025

Capstone Project

LANGUAGES K O R E A N ( N AT I V E ) ENGLISH(FLUENT ) CHINESE(HSK 4 LEVEL)

KANGWON ARCHI MAGAZINE Capstone Project

KANGWON ARCHI MAGAZINE

2021

International architectural workshop focused on reuse strategies Architectural project, Collaborative project.

Office Project

COLLECTIVE STUDIO

SKILLS

2025

winter 2025

Architectural project, Collaborative project. Role: concept, structure, architectural representation, details. Designing a modular collective housing system using timber.

AWARDS

AUTO CAD SKETCHUP REVIT RHINO

ARCHIOL COMPETITIONS 2026

2026

Second Prize

INSTITUTIONS STUDIO

fall 2024

Architectural project, Individual project. Designing a movie theater with integrated social spaces to enhance and connect the local community in Ann Arbor.

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & FOOD STREET Individual Project

D5 RENDER LUMION V- R AY

TUABMAN STUDENT SHOW

2026

Individual Project

INDESIGN

Response to climate change in Boston

winter 2022

Architectural project, Individual project. Developing a modular, floating structure to improve coastal communities through environmental analysis and sustainable design solutions.

Winner : Proposition Studio

ENSCAPE

CAPSTONE STUDIO

PHOTOSHOP I L LU S T R AT O R CASASOL DIALUX LIGHTSCAPE

IAD AWARDS 2026 Platinum Winner Modular Straw Bale Housing for Ukrainian Refugees Collaborative Project Role: concept, material, stucture, representation

2026

B I M B A S E D B U I L D I N G C O S T E S T I M AT E Te c h n i c a l C o u r s e w o r k , I n d i v i d u a l P r o j e c t . Developing a BIM-based building model in Autodesk Revit for material quantity takeoff, cost estimation, and construction documentation.

spring 2021

Amphibious Adaptaion Flood-Responsive Costal Cities Type Location Category Year Instructor

Infrastructure, Residential Dhaka, Bangladesh Academic Project, individual work Master of 2nd year, 2026 winter Adam Fure

This project proposes a traditional infrastructure system for communities displaced by flooding. Rather than treating displacement as a single moment of relocation, it understands it as an ongoing condition shaped by changing water levels, risk, and access to resources. By creating a new ground that combines shelter, circulation, water management, and basic support systems, the project offers a flexible framework for living in transition. It allows people to stay temporarily, move gradually, or return when conditions become possible, framing architecture not as a fixed object but as an adaptive system that supports multiple futures.

Amphibious Adaptation

Economic Vulnerability to Flood Risk Economic vulnerability reveals the scale of Risk assets and Economic Vulnerability to Flood infrastructure at risk from flooding, exposing unequal capacities for recovery after Economic vulnerability revealsdisaster. the scale of assets and infrastructure at risk from flooding, exposing unequal capacities for recovery after disaster.

Dhaka: Water, Density, and Vulnerability Dhaka: and Vulnerability Dhaka isWater, a city Density, where extreme population density and

recurring flood risk overlap, shaping everyday life through

Dhaka is a city where extreme population density and the tension urban recurring flood between risk overlap,natural shaping waterways everyday lifeand through infrastructure. The disappearing khal network uneven the tension between natural waterways andandurban drainage systems reveal bothkhal thenetwork challenges of water infrastructure. The disappearing and uneven management and spatial inequality. drainage systems reveal both the challenges of water management and spatial inequality.

Economic Vulnerability to Flood Risk

Population Vulnerability to Flood Risk

Economic vulnerability reveals the scale of assets and infrastructure at risk from flooding, exposing unequal capacities for recovery after disaster.

Relative population exposure shows the proportion of people population exposure shows proportion of people livingRelative in flood-prone areas, revealing the the density of communities living in flood-prone areas, the life. density of communities livingliving with riskrevealing in everyday with risk in everyday life.

Buriganga River

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Economic Vulnerability to Flood Risk

Dhaka: Water, Density, and Vulnerability Dhaka is a city where extreme population density and recurring flood risk overlap, shaping everyday life through the tension between natural waterways and urban infrastructure. The disappearing khal network and uneven drainage systems reveal both the challenges of water management and spatial inequality.

to other vulnerablefor waterfront cities.after Economic Vulnerability to Flood Risk capacities recovery disaster.

Economic vulnerability reveals the scale of assets and infrastructure at risk from flooding, exposing unequal capacities for recovery after disaster.

Population Density at Flood Risk

Absolute population exposure measures the total number of

peoplepopulation directly affected by flood risk, indicating the potential Absolute exposure measures the total numbersocial of of risk, disaster impact.the potential social people directly affected byscale flood indicating scale of disaster impact.

Economic Vulnerability to Flood Risk Economic vulnerability reveals the scale of assets and infrastructure at risk from flooding, exposing unequal capacities for recovery after disaster.

Population Vulnerability to Flood Risk

Relative population exposure shows the proportion of people living in flood-prone areas, revealing the density of communities living with risk in everyday life.

Buriganga River

Relative population exposure shows the proportion of people living in flood-prone areas, revealing the density of communities living with risk in everyday life.

Population Vulnerability to RiskRisk Population Vulnerability toFlood Flood Relative population exposure shows the proportion of people living in flood-prone areas, revealing the density of communities livingexposure with risk in everyday Relative population shows life. the proportion of

people living in flood-prone areas, revealing the density of Populationliving Vulnerability Risk communities with risk to in Flood everyday life.

Site: River Junction as Infrastructure Urban Site: River Junction as Urban

Relative population exposure shows the proportion of people living in flood-prone areas, revealing the density of communities living with risk in everyday life.

Infrastructure

The site is located at the junction of the Buriganga River and major urban waterways, where water flow, urban density, markets, mobility, and everyday However, in The site is located at the activities junctionconverge. of the Buriganga this project, site is urban not treated as a fixed final location, but as River andthe major waterways, where water a temporary test ground for an architectural framework flow, urban density, markets, mobility, and everyday responding to flood risk and infrastructural inequality. The proposed system begins from the specific conditions of Dhaka, activities converge. However, in this project, the but is understood as a scalable structure that could be adapted site is not treated as a fixed final location, but as a to other vulnerable waterfront cities.

temporary test ground for an architectural framework responding to flood risk and infrastructural inequality.

Population Density at Flood Risk Absolute population exposure measures the total number of people directly affected by flood risk, indicating the potential social scale of disaster impact.

The proposed system begins from the specific conditions of Dhaka, but is understood as a scalable structure that could be adapted to other vulnerable waterfront cities.

Population Density at Flood Risk Absolute population exposure measures the total number of people directly affected by flood risk, indicating the potential social scale of disaster impact.

Population Density at Risk Population Density atFlood Flood Risk Absolute population exposure measures the total number of people directly affected by flood risk, indicating the potential social of disaster impact. the total number Absolute population scale exposure measures

of people directly affected by flood risk, indicating the potential social scale of disaster impact.

The layered transparent model reveals how vertical cores, stairs, and collection devices distribute water, energy, and circulation systems throughout the building. The red elements connect each level and emphasize the architecture’s ability to operate differently under normal and flood conditions.

Amphibious Adaptation

Potable Water Access The potable water access space enables the everyday distribution and use of stored water, transforming water infrastructure into a shared public resource.

Raft/Docking The raft and docking system responds to changing water levels, forming a waterfront infrastructure that operates in both everyday and flood conditions.

Water Access to clean water operates as a core public infrastructure in the project, supporting both everyday life and emergency conditions through systems of storage and distribution.

Amphibious Adaptation

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7 1 Machine Room 2 Floating Deck 3 Rain Collector

1 Machine Room 2 Void Space 3 Rain Collector 4 Gathering Space

5 Gathering Space 6 Swimming Pool 7 Raft/Docking 8 Stair

Ground Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

The ground floor is designed to remain active during floods. Floating decks, raft-like platforms, docking spaces, rainwater collectors, and a swimming pool reinterpret water as a resource for mobility and public activity.

The third floor is an open, flexible space with toilets and showers. During floods, lightweight bamboo partitions and floors transform it into a temporary shelter. This flexible system allows the space to adapt to both everyday and emergency needs.

6 Bamboo Columns 7 Balcony 8 Stair 9 Shower Space

The Timber Growing City

A Low-Energy Urban Ground Where Timber Structure and Micro-Grid Ecology Coexist

Type Location Category Year Instructor

Community space, Residential Boston, Massachusetts academic Project, individual work Master of 2nd year, 2026 fall El Hadi Jazairy

This project imagines a city that grows through timber while radically reducing operational and embodied energy. The artificial ground—supported by a dense timber pile system—creates a highly insulated, ventilated, and thermally stable base that minimizes energy loss while elevating the urban fabric above rising coastal conditions. Within this system, housing units built with CLT and lightweight timber assemblies enhance thermal performance and reduce heating demands, addressing the chronic energy burdens faced by East Boston residents. The elevated ground integrates micro-grid infrastructure, shared heating loops, and renewable energy exchange, forming an energy-balanced district where production and consumption are more equitably distributed.

Location East Boston, Massachusetts — A vulnerable yet resilient coastal district shaped by industrial history and shifting waterfront ecologies. The site faces rising sea levels, energy inequity, and aging wood-frame housing, making it a critical ground for experimenting with timber-based resilience and low-energy urban systems.

Exsisting conditions

A vacant waterfront site with an aging warehouse and remnants of industrial use, offering a rare ground for ecological restoration and timber-based redevelopment.

Context

A coastal district shaped by industrial memory, timber housing culture, and climate vulnerability—offering a critical context for exploring resilient, low-energy urban strategies.

Crane System

A reinterpreted industrial mechanism that enables unit installation, replacement, and vertical expansion over time.

Modular Housing Tower

Core structure

Modular timber housing supported by the pile-driven structural grid, enabling vertical expansion over time.

The fixed vertical backbone containing the elevator, emergency stairs, and service shafts; the primary reference grid for all modular units.

Parametric Ground

A parametric terrain acting as a climate buffer, integrating ecological surfaces with circulation paths above the structure.

Primary Units

Base residential modules attached to the core, forming the fundamental timber grid system for efficient assembly and stable growth.

Contour Beam Network

A contoured beam network that distributes loads from the landscape layer while creating a flexible, non-linear structural interface.

Lifted Platform

A raised platform for public and semi-public programs, mediating between the ground infrastructure and residential structures.

Adaptive Units

Additional modules that extend from the standard units, enabling diverse configurations and continuous adaptation to user needs.

Structural Core Node

Thickened structural nodes that integrate services and transfer vertical loads into the beam-and-pile system below.

Timber Walkway

Elevated timber walkways that provide accessible circulation across the site while bridging changes in topography.

1 Floating Space 2 Wood Deck 3 Community Space - table zone 4 Community Space - Garden 5 Community Space - Gallery 6 Community Space - Kids place 7 Playground 8 Cafe, Community space 9 Entrance

Base Beam Network

Primary structural members distributing loads horizontally toward the pile grid and stabilizing the artificial ground.

1 2 Timber Pile

Deep timber piles penetrating soft coastal soil and anchoring into dense sand or gravel layers, forming a resilient structural ground.

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Timber Pile System

Timber piles penetrate through the fill and soft clay layers and achieve stability only when they reach the dense sand or gravel stratum with sufficient bearing capacity. This deep pile grid transfers loads into competent soil while accommodating settlement and sea-level fluctuations, forming a resilient artificial ground. As a modular structural base, the pile system supports both the elevated architecture and landscape, enabling long-term vertical expansion without altering the foundation.

Program and Material A two-layer system combining floodable parking and community energy infrastructure below with an elevated ecological landscape and vertically expandable timber housing above—integrating resilience, density, and public space within a single waterfront framework. A modular timber pile grid forms both structure and urban logic, using low-embodied-carbon wood as a carbon sink while enabling incremental vertical growth and adaptive response to sea-level rise.

Soil Layer Base Filler Layer (Drainage Bed) Base Filler Layer (Gravel) Membrane Layer CLT Structural Panels Timber Beam Framework

Landscape Layer System

A stratified assembly where a timber beam framework supports CLT panels forming the rigid deck of the artificial terrain. A protective membrane layer and drainage filler manage moisture and stabilize the surface. Above, engineered soil shapes the parametric landscape, integrating ecological performance with the structural system below.

Soil Layer

Base Filler Layer Base (Drainage Filler Bed) Layer (Drainage Bed) Base Filler Layer Base (Gravel) Filler Layer (Gravel) Membrane Layer Membrane Layer CLT Structural Panels CLT Structural Panels Timber Beam Framework Timber Beam Framework

Landscape Landscape Layer System Layer System

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Timber Supply Network

LARCH & SPRUCE Logistics for a Carbon-Negative Waterfront, East Boston

Ecological elements

Natural stones, timber, and vegetation fill the gaps between the pile-supported layers, bringing ecological texture into the artificial ground and allowing natural growth to coexist within the structural system. Timber Timber Supply Network Supply Network

LARCH &LARCH SPRUCE & Logistics SPRUCE for Logistics a Carbon-Negative for a Carbon-Negative Waterfront, Waterfront, East Boston East Boston

Ecological Ecological elementselements

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SPRUCE - North Atlantic Timber Loop Primary: Canadian Supply Route Material: Black Spruce CLT / GLT Logic: Low embodied energy + short-sea logistic

Ecological element and layers

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A vertically layered system integrates floodable infrastructure, ecological landscape, and modular timber housing into a single adaptive waterfront framework. The ground SPRUCE Hamburg layer accommodates floodable parking, water storage, and energy infrastructure, while Port constructed wetland terrain above operates as a sponge landscape—absorbing floodwater, Antwerpen filtering runoff, and providingPortpublic ecological space. Saint John Planting is organized as a gradient ecosystem responding to periodic inundation and saline conditions: salt-tolerant grasses and reeds stabilize the floodable ground, coastal shrubs and riparian plants activate mid-level terraces, and drought-resistant native perennials and small trees define elevated walkways. Together, these layers enhance biodiversity, improve microclimate, and minimize maintenance demands.

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Montréal

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Port

Hamburg

Port

Lower Saxony

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Lower Saxony Venice

Venice

Port

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Timber Supply TimberNetwork Supply Network

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EcolocialEcolocial elementselements

Timber Reuse Columns Reclaimed timber piles reinstalled as vertical anchors, forming a structural and ecological framework that recalls the site’s maritime history. Suspended Mesh Structure A woven tensile mesh stretched between the timber columns, creating lightweight seating, hammock-like rest zones, and interactive public space.

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6,400

Landscape Layer A planted ground surface integrating native vegetation and soft contours, blending ecological restoration with human occupation.

3,700

4,200 29,600 3,700

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6,400

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6,400

Landscape Layer A planted ground surface integrating native vegetation and soft contours, blending ecological restoration with human occupation.

3,700

3,600 4,200 4,200 25,800

4,200

11,600

4,200 4,200

3,600

Crane A reinterpretation of the former harbor’s industrial machinery, functioning as a symbolic infrastructure that supports movement, installation, and activity across the site.

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Elevated ground levels accommodate ecological landscape and floodable infrastructure, while housing modules attach to the structural frame above. This system enables continuous adaptation to environmental change while preserving community continuity and local scale.

Reused Industrial Net Nets once used in the local marine industry are repurposed and integrated with timber structures, preserving the site’s industrial traces while transforming them into new public spatial elements.

4,200

Net-timber A suspended system combining reclaimed timber with old industrial nets, allowing past materials to merge seamlessly with contemporary programs and forming a soft ecological interface within the landscape.

4,200

Crane A reinterpretation of the former harbor’s industrial machinery, functioning as a symbolic infrastructure that supports movement, installation, and activity across the site.

4,200

Residential Building

A modular timber housing system built on a repetitive structural grid, enabling vertical expansion over time. The building integrates with the landscape layer beneath, creating a soft transition between the elevated artificial ground and the surrounding neighborhood. Its CLT units and exposed timber frame reveal the logic of aggregation, allowing the residential structure to grow, adapt, and respond to future needs.

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6,400 6,400 7,000 7,000

Residential Building

Living Living Room Room

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A modular timber housing system built on a repetitive structural Living Living Room Room grid, enabling vertical expansion over time. The building integrates with the landscape layer beneath, creating a soft transition between the elevated artificial ground and the surrounding neighborhood. Its CLT units and exposed timber frame reveal the logic of aggregation, allowing the residential Room Room 33 structure to grow, adapt, and respond to future needs.

Core Core 7,000 7,000

7,000 7,000

6,400

Existing harbor cranes are reactivated as construction and maintenance infrastructure, enabling prefabricated residential units to be lifted, replaced, and expanded over time. Rather than temporary construction tools, these cranes operate as permanent urban devices embedded within the neighborhood.

Balcony Balcony

2,000 2,000

6,400

6,400 7,000

Living Room

7,000 7,000

Living Room 7,000

9,600

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3 7,000

Core 7,000 7,000

7,000 7,000

Torna a Surriento, Ritorna O Torre

Beacon (Lighthouse)

Reviving the Minerva Tower Wind Turbine

Type Location Category Year

Artist’s Studio

Exhibition Space

The Minerva Tower reuse proposal transforms the abandoned coastal watchtower into an artists’ residency while preserving its historical, architectural, and symbolic significance. The existing masonry structure is carefully restored, and new programs are layered onto the tower to reconnect it with the surrounding coastal landscape. A vertical-axis wind turbine and lighthouse reinterpret its former roles of surveillance and maritime signaling, while the renewable energy generated on-site supports both the residency and lighthouse in a self-sufficient system.

Scale 1 : 200

Scale 1 : 500 0

15 (m)

architectural, Watch tower Punta della Campanella, Italy Competition Project, Group work Master of 2nd year summer, 2025

15 (m)

Savonius Type Wind Turbine This type of wind turbine features a vertical axis, enabling power generation regardless of wind direction. It has low maintenance costs and can operate even at low wind speed

Luce di Sorrento Reviving the historic Minerva Tower at Punta della Campanella, the new lighthouse rekindles its original role, becoming once again the shining beacon of Sorrento

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First Floor

Second Floor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Residential Floor

Exhibition Space Kitchen Entrance Hall Lavatory Artist’s Studio Storage Living Room Communal Lounge Resident Room Terrace

Scale 1:300 0 1 2

15 (m)

vertical-axis wind turbine crowns the historic watchtower, enabling the atelier to achieve energy self sufciency without external support

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Farm Block

Collective Residence Type Location Category Year Instructor

architectural, dwelling Ann Arbor, Michigan, United State Academic Project, Group work Master of 1st year, fall, 2025 Gabriel

The Farm Block project is designed around the idea of sharing agriculture across the entire block by prioritizing outdoor spaces and accessibility to communal farmland. All buildings are organized to provide easy access to the shared farm area, creating a strong connection between residents and the landscape. The residential buildings are constructed with mass timber, allowing for sustainability and a warm architectural expression. Through outdoor balconies and terraces, residents can engage in various open-air activities and community interactions. Each housing unit is modularly planned to accommodate diverse living needs, offering flexibility and adaptability for different users.

Farm Block

Farm Access

Interior Stair

Shared Balcony

The communal farm and outdoor stair connect residential life with shared agricultural activity.

The interior stair connects multiple levels while framing views toward the balcony and shared landscape.

The balcony provides a collective outdoor space for gathering and overlooking the central farm.

Buildings

Rainwater is also collected from the roof gutters of the residential building and filtered through a water filtration system before use.

Greenhouse

The greenhouse has a sloped roof made of glass and solar panels. Rainwater is collected via integrated gutters and channeled into the underground tank. Water is then pumped from the tank to irrigate the plants inside.

circular greywater swale

circular greywater swale is connected to the underground water tank, enabling a continuous flow of water. In case of heavy rain or flooding, excess water can be directed to the tank, allowing the riverbed to act like a gutter and preventing overflow in surrounding areas.

Orange Pipe

Blue Pipe

These pipes transport water from the underground tank to the greenhouse and artificial river, supplying irrigation through a pump.

Black Pipe Water Pump

A mechanical device that lifts water from the underground tank to supply the greenhouse or other external systems.

Underground Water Tank

The central storage unit that collects rainwater and water from the artificial river. It supplies water when needed, using the pump.

Water Filter

Provides primary filtration of incoming water to the tank, removing debris, dust, and leaves typically found in rainwater or surface runoff from the artificial river.

Overflow pipes that release excess water from the tank to the outside, helping prevent flooding.

These collect water from external sources—such as rain gutters and the artificial river—and channel it into the underground tank.

Farm Block

ROOF FLOOR: CLEAN RIVER ROCK FILTER FABRIC WATER RETENTION, DRAINAGE ROOF BARRIER FLASHING MEMBRANE RIGID INSULATION CLT(CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER) TIMBER LATH TIMBER LATH FINISHING-WOOD

STAINLESS COPING EDGE SPLICE PLATE CONTINUOUS CLEAT ENTANGLED MESH FRAMED COPING FLASHING MEMBRANE

BALCONY FLOOR: FINISHING-WOOD GRAVEL MEMBRANE PLY WOOD BEAM

HORIZONTAL SLIDING WINDOW WOOD FRAME RAIL WOOD SILL

METAL BRACKET ANCHOR BOLT METAL FENCE

FLOOR : FINISHING-WOOD PLYWOOD TIMBER LATH SOUND INSULATION CLT(CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER) TIMBER LATH X TIMBER LATH FINISHING-WOOD

EXTERIOR WALL FACADE TIMBER LATH TIMBER LATH AIR BARRIER INSULATION CLT (CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER) MEMBRANE DUCT, ELEC, PIPE FINISHING

BALCONY FLOOR: FINISHING-WOOD TIMBER LATH MEMBRANE PLY WOOD BEAM

HORIZONTAL SLIDING WINDOW WOOD FRAME RAIL WOOD SILL

METAL BRACKET ANCHOR BOLT METAL FENCE

FLOOR : FINISHING-WOOD PLYWOOD TIMBER LATH SOUND INSULATION CLT(CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER) TIMBER LATH TIMBER LATH FINISHING-WOOD

EXTERIOR WALL FACADE TIMBER LATH TIMBER LATH AIR BARRIER RIGID INSULATION CLT (CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER) MEMBRANE DUCT, ELEC, PIPE FINISHING

BALCONY FLOOR: FINISHING-WOOD TIMBER LATH MEMBRANE PLY WOOD BEAM

HORIZONTAL SLIDING WINDOW WOOD FRAME RAIL WOOD SILL

FLOOR : FINISHING PLYWOOD TIMBER LATH SOUND INSULATION CLT(CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER)

EXTERIOR WALL FACADE TIMBER LATH TIMBER LATH AIR BARRIER RIDIG INSULATION CLT (CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER) MEMBRANE DUCT, ELEC, PIPE FINISHING

METAL BRACKET ANCHOR BOLT WOODEN PROFILE MEMBRANE RIGID INSULATION 6" CONCRETE CORE

Facade & Wall Detail The sectional detail and facade elevation illustrate how the mass-timber structure, exterior wall assembly, and continuous balcony system are integrated. The layered facade provides enclosure and material depth, while the projecting balconies extend each residential floor into shared outdoor space and establish a consistent architectural rhythm across the elevation.

Farm Block

Sectional Model The sectional model reveals the vertical organization of the residence, including interconnected living spaces, internal circulation, and continuous balconies. The exposed mass-timber structure demonstrates how standardized components form adaptable units and shared outdoor spaces across multiple levels.

A B C D E F G

Living Room Dining Room Bath Room Stair Bed Room Double high space Balcony

A B C D E F G

Living Room Dining Room Bath Room Stair Bed Room Double high space Balcony

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Two Modules

Three Modules

2 Bedrooms Duplex Unir Area: 984 sqft

3 Bedrooms Duplex Unir Area: 1288 sqft

Modular Unit Plans The plans compare two- and three-module duplex configurations, demonstrating how the modular system can accommodate different household sizes. Double-height spaces, internal stairs, and balconies create spatial continuity between floors and extend each unit toward shared outdoor areas.

Straw Bale House Type Location Category Year Instructor

Residential building Lviv, Ukraine Academic Project, collectivework Master of 2nd year, 2026 fall Lars Junhans

This project proposes a refugee housing prototype for rural regions of Ukraine, where straw from seasonal harvests is one of the most abundant and rapidly renewable local resources. By using straw as a primary construction material—compressed, bundled, and layered with clay and timber—the building achieves high insulation performance, low embodied carbon, and full vapor permeability, enabling safe drying in the cold and humid climate of IECC 6A. The system is designed for quick assembly with minimal tools, allowing displaced families and local communities to participate directly in the construction process. Through this bio-based and regionally rooted material strategy, the project transforms agricultural byproducts into warm, dignified, and energy-efficient dwellings that can be built close to the communities that need them most.

1 clay plaster 2 straw block 3 membrane 4 straw, clay panel 5 steel rainwater gutter

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Structure

A triangular steel frame forms the primary structure, supporting layered straw insulation and locally sourced clay finishes.

1 membrane 2 straw, clay panel 3 window frame 4 wood frame 5 clay plaster 6 straw 7 wood board 8 wood frame 9 membrane 10 plenum 11 straw

Second-Floor Bedroom

The upper-level bedroom is suspended within the main triangular frame like a hammock, supported by slender steel columns connected to the frame’s upper structure. 1 entrance 2 dining room 3 stair 4 bath room 5 storage 6 kitchen 7 living room 8 small deck

Floor Plan

Living and Gathering Space

Large windows on both sides bring daylight and expansive views into the central living area, creating an open gathering space for residents.

A compact service core containing the kitchen, bathroom, and storage is placed at the center of the plan, efficiently organizing circulation while separating the living and gathering spaces on either side.

1 clay plaster 2 straw 3 membrane 4 straw, clay panel 5 steel rainwater gutter 6 wire 7 steel frame 8 wood finishing 9 membrane 10 wood frame

Urban Playground

Movie theater and social spaces

Type Location Category Year Instructor

architectural, Movie Theater Ann Arbor, Michigan, United State personal Project, individual work Master of 1st year fall, 2024 Jonathan Rule

This project aims to transform the conventional movie theater into a versatile social hub that caters to both local residents and visitors. Recognizing the lack of fixed, adaptable spaces for large-scale community events in Ann Arbor, my design integrates multiple social spaces to foster interaction and support cultural and recreational activities.

The building is envisioned as a dynamic social event space. It is designed to accommodate diverse uses such as art galleries, markets, and outdoor movie festivals. The concept prioritizes versatility and community engagement while addressing the urban need for event-oriented venues.

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Small-scale, short-duration events, such as pop-up markets or exhibitions.

Medium-scale, linear events like parades or bicycle tours that connect different locations.

Large-scale, long-duration events, such as outdoor festivals or fairs, requiring adaptable spaces.

A unique feature of the design is the integration of a grand circulation ramp, which serves as a primary architectural element. This ramp is designed to accommodate bicycles, allowing cyclists to seamlessly access the building. It also creates interactive spaces, such as bicyclefriendly theaters and bike-themed benches, promoting sustainable transportation and active lifestyles.

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Circulation Bike Table Cafe & Bar Tables Projection Room Corridors Theater Rest Rooms Void Space

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This includes indoor and outdoor venues, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.

Thrid Floor Plan The ground level operates as an open urban interface with entry plaza, event space, and bicycle-related programs, extending everyday activity into the building.

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Circulation Shops Tables Gallery Lounge Corridors Theater Rest Rooms Projection Room

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This includes indoor and outdoor venues, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.

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Fourth Floor Plan Upper levels integrate lounge, garden, and theater-support spaces, allowing visitors to experience a gradual transition from public engagement to performance-focused environments.

This includes indoor and outdoor venues, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.

AquaFlex

Floating module Coastal community Type Location Category Year Instructor

architectural, modular system Oepo port, GeoJae-do, Korea Academic Project, individual work Bachelor of 5th year, spring, 2022 Young-Ju Lee

I focused on the forms which solely embody their intrinsic functionality, excluding decorative elements. I aim to delve into these fundamental and essential shapes, and suggest a new model of shaping space. The term is a collocation of two words which are ‘Aqua’ meaning ‘water’, and ‘Flex’ representing ‘flexibility’. This emphasizes the project as a structure installed over water, highlighting a design which flexibly incorporates changing environments and demands. This project highlights the evolving needs of space in response to growing tourism and population density. At Geoje Island, especially Oepo Port, which is transitioning from a local market to a tourist hub, there’s a growing need for versatile spaces to accommodate diverse activities and the continuing influx of visitors.

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Work Street B

“Work Street” has been meticulously planned to align with the livelihood activities taking place at the port. By strategically placing docks and warehouses, the street is organized to minimize congestion caused by cargo supplies.

Market Street “Market street” is designed in a linear fashion, with shops arranged on both sides, providing a suitable space for a market.

A Work Street B Market Street C Leisure Street

Leisure Street Adaptive Harbor Network Three modular streets—Work, Market, and Leisure—extend across Oepo Port in response to its existing industrial, commercial, and recreational activities. The highlighted nodes demonstrate how repeatable floating modules cluster at key points, connecting the shoreline with a flexible network that can expand and adapt to changing programs.

“Leisure street” is designed with triangular modules, creating fluid pathways and incorporating plaza spaces thoroughly facilitating and hosting of diverse festivals.

AQUAFLEX

Street arrangement I designed the layout of each street by strategically implementing a diverse range of modules, and by carefully adjusting the allocation ratio of each module to align with specific requirements on each program, circulation patterns, and the unique ambiance characteristic to the street respectively.

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Triangular modules allow many directions for flows of people, and rectangular modules allow placement of a large-scale square.

Straight path way appears as triangular modules are grouped, and space for commercial use appears by the both sides of square modules.

Work Street A rectangular module forms a space for a pier, and a rectangular module provides a warehouse. AQUAFLEX

Floating Streets in Section The section illustrates how floating modules extend the shoreline into a continuous public realm over the water. Leisure, market, and work programs are organized beneath varied lightweight structures, while buoyant foundations and flexible connections allow the system to respond to changing water levels and spatial demands.

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Triangular modules generate multidirectional circulation, while larger rectangular platforms form open plazas for water activities, gatherings, and festivals.

Grouped triangular modules create a linear commercial street, with market spaces arranged along both sides to support efficient exchange between vendors and visitors.

Rectangular modules organize docks, storage, and working platforms along a direct circulation route, supporting the harbor’s fishing and loading activities. AQUAFLEX

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Module Type 2 Thoroughfare is planned in a triangular shape to facilitate diverse and unrestricted pathways in various directions.

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Module Type 1 A user-friendly space designed for extended stays, featuring a fixed module with the highest load-bearing capacity within the architectural framework.

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Module Type 3 This serves as a stopping water, facilitating ease of approach of vessels and providing a functional role within the business corridor.

This module serves as an anchor, securing the position of other modules assembled onto it. This module plays a pivotal role in shaping the streets within each district. In market and business districts, it forms straight pathways, while in leisure districts, it creates more organic and free-flowing routes. The use of triangular modules enables multidirectional movement.

Designed with a structure which allows seamless integration between each module, featuring additional anchor points for efficient docking. The interior is constructed with materials that enable buoyancy, facilitating water retention.

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Leisure Street / b-b’ section This space is designed to accommodate a variety of water activities and festival events at the harbor. Compared to other areas, it features larger spaces, and triangular modules are strategically placed to facilitate more flexible movement.

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Market Street / c-c’ section This space has been meticulously designed to cater to the specific needs of consumption and sales activities within the fishing industry. Utilizing a fundamental market layout, the design focuses on creating an environment that streamlines the buying and selling process. AQUAFLEX

falling loss ; 落下喪失 Type Location Category Role Year Participants

installation art, interaction performance Sin-sa, Seoul, Korea academic Project(artphil), collective work concept selection, structural design and installation, material selection, research information fall, 2023 Sujeong Koo, Neajung Park, Se-eun Park, Sanga Kwon, Mingyu Park, Se-eun Park, Jieun Kim

All people live through loss and remember it. This work analyzes the mechanism of overcoming these memories of loss and visualizes it. When the language of loss is inputted and released into the created website, the language is visualized through beads and the healing process begins through a series of steps.

B. Collision A. Repulsion. C. Hypothesis

This visualization articulates a sequential series of steps aimed at transcending collective memories of loss through the orchestrated motion of the beads.

A. Repulsion.

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B. Collision

C. Hypothesis

D. sinking

E. Embrace

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D. sinking

Initiated by the act of inputting memories of loss, the program, in tandem with the interaction of the machine’s motors, instigates the movement of beads. Those beads, imbued with potential energy from their descent, undergo collisions, cascading, and sieving through successive stages, culminating in a process of purification.

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Circulation E A. Repulsion. C. Hypothesis

B. Collision This device operates as an integrated mechanism that visually represents emotions experienced throughout the process of memory purification, each stage uniquely imbued with meaning. Observing this device, spectators immerse themselves in the sequential unfolding of these stages.

E. Embrace D. sinking E. Embrace

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