Graduate Studio V: Tai Chi Center

Fall 2016 Process Book ARCH 747 Interdisciplinary Focus

Nicole Winkler Professor Hsu-Jen Huang

Table of Contents Creative Exercise Martial Arts and Architecture Case Studies Site Analysis Concept Development Form Development Program Development Site Planning Floor Plans Elevations Models Renderings

Creative Exercise Exploring Energy and Forms

Process (left) Completed Work (right)

IDO PORTAL The Movement

Movement Culture represents a contemporary paradigm shift in physicality, moving us away from main culprits in movement and fitness as well as the separation between health, aesthetics, performance and art.

The intention is not to present those involved as ‘Masters of Movement’ - as anyone presenting himself as such is delusional at best. No one can be a master of all movement pursuits.

The Goal: To create dialogue and a cross disciplinary exchange of information between various types of movers. Information that was isolated in specific isolated practices can be extremely usefule for other types of movers, but in the past this information was not shared. Second, the intention is to provide tools and support the development of Movers and specialists practitioners of both isolated movement practices as well as wider spectrum ones.

What is a mover: Someone who sees beyond the technicalities of each movement pursuit or discipline. Someone who finds interest and wishes to understand the body, health, performance and physical artistic expression.

http://www.idoportal.com/culture

Crashing Waves: Tongyeong Music Hall

This 1,300-seat concert hall is located on an ocean side bluff overlooking the Tongyeong Harbor in South Korea. Designed to resound the intensity and vibrancy of Korean composer Isang Yun’s music, the concert hall comprises two elements: the upper level, with its metaphorical frozen undulation of water waves and the podium, which at ground level starts as a landform that mimics the ocean. The calm “water” at the base builds into a spatial crescendo culminating in the vertical glass elements that define the lobby. These elongated pieces become sculptural, slightly arching to become emblematic “foam.” The visual result is one of abstracted waves crashing together.

The design experience is modulated in a series of fluid ramps that stretch from the entry doors down to the parking lot. Fluidity, once again, endows the design with breathtaking dynamism. The reference to crashing waves informs the massing, section, and site plan. Symbolically, it is the conflagration of the ocean, the music, and the two Koreas coming together that establishes the conceptual footprint that the plan is built upon, in tribute to the composer’s life.

Form4 Architecture collaborated with Gansam Architects of South Korea, John Sergio Fisher + Associates of Los Angeles, and Dalim Construction of South Korea on the winning competition design.

http://form4inc.com/node/119

Art of Movement TG Surjan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msLd58toaCQ

Reiulf Ramstad: Trollstigen Visitor Centre, Norway

The project enhances the experience of the Trollstigen plateau’s location and nature. Thoughtfulness regarding elements and materials underscore the site’s nature and character, and well-adapted, functional facilities augment the visitor experience.

The architecture is characterized by clear and precise transitions between planned zones and the natural landscape. Through the notion of water as a dynamic element—from snow to running and then falling water—and rock as a static element, the project creates a series of prepositional relations that describe and magnify the unique spatiality of the site.

The project is a collaboration with Multiconsult 13.3 landscaping.

Illustrations by diephotodesigner.de, Jiri Havran/Statens vegvesen and RRA. Typology: Landscape, Public Status: Competition, (2004) Completed, (2012) Location: Møre og Romsdal, Norway

http://www.reiulframstadarchitects.com/

“The Pose”

Time: Shaolin kung-fu exercises can be done anytime, all together or in different sessions, day or night, it all depend on you. Monks train every day except occasionally when they rest. They get up before sunrise. do basic training before breakfast; 15~30 minute of warm-up and endurance training and 30 minute on child skills. They do qi kung meditation for 30 minute after waking up or before sleep. They also practice an external qi kung routine every day, which takes 15 minute.

Every monk selects a few of the 72 skills to master, each skill can be practiced at any time, day or night, in a few minute every day, but some skills take up to 30 minute or more.

Shaolin Tai Chi + Kung Fu

https://www.scribd.com/doc/75773952/Shaolin-kung-fu-training

Place: ‘Kung-Fu is trained anywhere a bull lie down’, which mean in a small room, on a rooftop, anywhere, even a small place.

Clothes: Light clothes on hot days and warm clothes on cold days.

Results: After 100 days one may see improvement. After 1000 days, skills are mastered, but complete mastery takes 10 years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVOr7M5ZaIo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jWdH9BsIS4

Artech Architects: Lanyang Museum

Yilan County, Taiwan

This museum is adjacent to the Wushih Port, a once prosperous harbor that is now a wetland. The museum is designed to reflect the unique history, the culture, and the landscape in Lanyang. In addition to reconstructing the harbor’s history, the museum also introduces Yilan’s rich wetland ecology as a part of an outdoor exhibition.

The volume’s dominant geometry is inspired by the natural Cuesta rock formation, commonly found on the coast. By inserting the triangular mass into the ground at an angle, the minimalist architectural geometry mimics the nearby terrain. The building consists of interlacing solid and glass volumes, where the solid volume is reserved for exhibition and administrative spaces and the glass volume serves as the main lobby and the restaurant area.

The gaps between the volumes provide natural lighting and divisions between different functional spaces. The view of the Guishan Island (Turtle Mountain Island) at a distance acts as a constant reference point for visitors, as they experience the alternating inside/outside, solid/ void journey through the museum.

http://www.archdaily.com/224953/lanyang-museum-artech-architects/elevations-01-79

Chi: air; breath; life Crown Chakra Spirituality Spiritual Love and compassion: Peace, Harmony, Loving, Thoughtful, Focused; Consciousness, Cosmic Love.

Third Eye Chakra Awareness Psychic Awareness and Intuition: Big Picture, Service, Imagination, Focuses on the Good; Clairvoyance.

Throat Chakra Communication Feelings and Openness: Ideas, Healing Nature, Life Force, Creativity; Communication.

Heart Chakra Love and Healing Sharing and Trust: Flexibility, Growth, New Ideas, Coping Skills, Balance; Love.

Solar Plexus Chakra Wisdom and Power Self Control: Efficiency, Purpose, Strive for Perfection, Details, Mental and Will Power; Anger.

Sacral Chakra Sexuality and Creativity Intimacy and Letting Go: Taste, Emotional Needs; Emotional Cleansing, Warmth; Desire.

Root Chakra Basic Trust Physical Needs: Base needs of Safety and Security, Being Grounded, Behaviors; Sexuality, Fear.

Chi in The Movement

Chi in the program Meditation Hall

Chan Garden/ Zen Garden

Conference/ Classrooms Lecture Hall

History Gallery

Gymnastic Hall

The Line of Action

Chi in form

Practice Courtyard

Dormitory Dining/ Kitchen

Concept Development Line of Action and Form

Sketches for Study Model

Form Development Study Model Front Elevation

Form Development Study Model Rear Elevation

Form Development Study Model

View Approaching site

Form Development Study Model

“line of action” Perspective

Program Development Diagramming Circulation and Use

Program Development Diagramming Site Usage

Program Development Diagramming Circulation and Use

Program Development Diagramming Inspiring Form

Program Development Diagramming

Site Analysis and Organization

Site Planning Applying Diagrams to Site Site Relationships

Site Planning Applying Diagrams to Site Site Relationships

Floor Plans Midterm Plan

First Floor Plan

Floor Plans Final Site Plan

First Floor Plan Scale: 1/128” = 1’-0”

Floor Plans Final Plan

First Floor Plan Scale: 1/64” = 1’-0”

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1 Entrance/Lobby 2 Meditation Hall 3 Lecture Hall 4 History Gallery 5 Gymnastic Hall 6 Classroom 7 Dormitory 8 Dining Hall 9 Kitchen 10 Food Storage 11 Outdoor Cafe 12 Practice Courtyard 13 Contemplation Pond

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Floor Plans Final Plans

Basement through 4th Floor

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Basement Floor Plan

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Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

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Fourth Floor Plan

Elevations Midterm Elevation

Overlay on Massing Model

Elevations Final Elevation

East Elevation Rendering

Elevations Final Elevation

North Elevation Rendering

Models Massing and Study

Initial Concept

Models Final Site Model

1/64”=1’-0”

Models Final Site Model

1/64”=1’-0”

Models Final Site Model

1/64”=1’-0”

Models Final Site Model

1/64”=1’-0”

Renderings Perspective West View

Renderings Perspective

South-West View

Renderings Perspective North View

Renderings Perspective

View of Dormitory