Lanxin Yang_Portfolio 2023

01 SAUNA

Location: Laurentian Forest/Bennett Lake, Sudbury

The Laurentian forest is a new forest that was regenerated a few decades ago. It is necessary to pay attention to nature and create a connection between the forest and the sauna and make the structure respond to nature.

The trees create an atmosphere that makes people wonder what is behind it, hiding in the woods, and bring out their curiosity and led people to walk closer.

FLOOR PLAN

1: 50

1. Riparian zone path

2. Arrival space from Bennett Lake

3. Gathering room

4. Sauna

5. Washroom

6. Change room/shower

7. Maintenance

8. Arrival space from Laurentian forest

a. Entrance of the sauna

b. Entrance of the gathering room

c. Walking into the arrival space from Bennett Lake

d. A tree in the middle of the outdoor space

SAUNA VIGNETTES

e. Looking at the gathering room from the sauna

f. Looking at the sauna from the gathering room

g. Woodpile behind the sauna

h. View from the riparian zone path

When the snow melts, the water runs down from the slightly sloped roof and drips down the rock. People inside the gathering room and the sauna can see the water splashes.

Gathering Room Sauna

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTRE

Location: Flour Mill, Sudbury

Having a connection with people and the environment is the first step in connecting with the world; communicating in a comfortable atmosphere and learning to talk to people and one’s self is necessary for childhood.

The most efficient way to make the connection to the site is to have open access inside and outside. The method of making the roof into a “skateboard playground” can provide levels and slopes for chidren to play. The roof edges extend to the ground, merging the building into the site.

First Floor: Infant and toddler suites

Having open spaces inside allows infants and toddlers to observe the actions of each age group. In this way, kids are encouraged to communicate and help each other.

Connection between first and second floor with two gentle slopes.

Second Floor: Pre-school suite

Glass windows and walls allow the sunlight to come in and create a wider view for pre-schoolers.

Building Construction

PRE-SCHOOL GROSS MOTOR/LUNCH ROOM

DETAIL FLOOR PLAN

1: 25

INFANT PLAY ACTIVITY ROOM

DETAIL SECTION

1: 25

Exterior Render

1. Entrance

2. Infant outdoor playground

3. Office

4. Staff lounge

5. Stairs to the office

6. Slope

7. Stairs to the toddler quiet room

8. Toddler quiet room

9. Pre-school reading room

10. Toddler gross motor/lunch room

11. Infant suite roof/toddler outdoor playground

12. Pre-school suite

13. Kitchen

14. Pre-school gross motor/lunch room

15. Open Space

16. Toddler play room

17. Infant play room

18. Toddler suite/ pre-school outdoor playground

03

ECOLOGY EDUCATION CENTRE

Location: Lake Laurentian Concervation Area, Sudbury

Eyesight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell are the five senses. A good building can make us feel physically and mentally happy.

This is a project of designing an Ecology Education Centre in the conservation area for students and visitors to learn about nature.

As the conservation area collects hundreds of different species, plants, and aquatic life, it creates a perfect environment for people to learn about the forest and enjoy nature. Our senses help us perceive nature and the atmosphere. The great view, the sounds from birds, the fresh smell of grass, and the coldness of water all present the beauty of nature.

Exterior Summer View

Exterior Winter View

Second Floor 1: 50

The glass wall provides protection for the second floor outdoor deck and leads people to the roof garden.

The corner posts on the left extends from the second floor to allow air to go through. The outdoor stairs separate the lab from the main building to create a quiet environment for staff, and also lead people to the outdoor deck.

First Floor 1: 50

Glass Wall Roof Garden

Detail

1: Outdoor Deck Supports and Wall Section

Detail 2: Outdoor Stair Construction

Outdoor Stairs

Steel Lines C Lip Channels

Detail

Handrails

Wooden Path

Outdoor Deck

3: 3D Perspectrrive View of Deck Construction Layers

WEST PESPECTIVE SECTION

People can access the buidling by entering the vestibule and the education/eating area. They can also choose to take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor.

The circle shaped window captures the views of the pond and create a stronger connection with the site.

An interior view: Another education area on the second floor

Taking the stairs to the second floor and looking at the views through the curtain glass window A roof

roof garden connected with the second floor education area provides a nice space people to rest and enjoy the view

Stairs leading people to the outdoor deck

04 PORTAL

Design-build Group Project

Inflatable Play Environment Material: Tyvek

The purpose of the portal is to help children build up their gross motor, colour identification, and community skills.

The portal is built by connecting two sizes of bubble structures, a bigger general space and a smaller private space, so that it allows children to choose the spaces they feel comfortable with.

05 TABLE

Design-build Group Project

Material: White Cedar, White Oak

Construction: Mortise and tenon joints for the legs Hook and pull joint for the surface

A threshold study of the Laurentian library building.

Hand drawn site plan, section, and perspective views to understand the connection between two buildings, shadow, and the environment change.

07 SITE ANALYSIS

Location: Kelly Park, Smooth Rock Falls

This is a study of the vegetation, climate, and geography of Smooth Rock Falls.

In preparation for designing a building that may have different vegetation types, merging the building with the site.

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/ A Garden Inside /

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Despite the small population, the people who lives here have enthusiasm for life. People that live in Smooth Rock Falls have mentioned they would like to have more places for people to host event, and they would like to see more lives. Therefore, my concept will be developed on building a garden inside the centre to bring more lives in.

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MODELS

lyang3@laurentian.ca

Lanxin Yang