Interweaving pedestrian flows and facilitating interaction among diverse clientele.
/Borderlines
/Conversion of old houses
/School, community /Wooden trusses
Transforming the old staff dormitories of National Cheng Kung University into shared activity spaces at the juncture of the university and the community
Analyze the orientation of the old houses and the convergence of pedestrian flows. Gradually integrate the heavy traffic from Changle Road into the campus alleys, incorporating existing elements of the site.
The ways in which students and the public invade the site differ significantly. The public (in red) primarily enter from Chang Long Road, while students (yellow) infiltrate from various directions.
Chang Long Road Lane 22
The skylines of the two sides of the site also have significant differences. The northern side boasts expansive skies, adjacent to the main thoroughfare of Chang Long Road. In contrast, the southern side is surrounded by tall buildings, creating a sense of enclosure.
Taking all of this into consideration, we can use the northern side of the site as the entrance, dispersing the entering crowds and blending them in with the students. On the southern side, there should be more interaction opportunities oriented towards vertical surfaces. Meanwhile, Lane 22 serves as a pivotal hub for connectivity.
North Site/Split South Site/Staggered Lane 22/Connect
I. Divide the walls of the two bases according to their directional orientation.
II. Remove certain walls to create cross-directional flow.
III. Introduce diverse techniques for cross-directional flow to enhance interest.
Different methods may be applied for each direction in III, primarily based on the observations and analyses of the bases conducted earlier.
I. II.
NORTH SITE
NORTH SITE
II.Shattered Sky
A spiritual hotel with view of shattered sky
/Sky
/Spirit
/Light and Shadow
/Units
Using square-shaped cuts to segment the sky, the displaced units extend into three-dimensional slanted walls. The stacked trapezoidal masses interlock with each other, constructing a stable system. Within this structure, the functions of the hotel are imparted, allowing people to achieve different spiritual experiences through its complex spatial states.
Drawing inspiration from the expansive skyline of the site, the goal is to create numerous inset courtyards. These courtyards will generate contrasts of light and shadow while simultaneously providing occupants at different heights the right to enjoy a shared view of the sky.
III.Co-Coriddor (Designer)
Corridor Space with Cardboard Units
/Cardboard Units
/Actual Construction
/Weaving
/Corridor
Hoping to create moments of pause, allowing people to come closer to each other while appreciating the scenery in this post-pandemic era.
Facing east, the morning sunlight shines through, creating a splendid play of light and shadow through the trees. To extend this beauty, "weaving" becomes the right solution.
Utilizing the tension of the paper, screws are used to reinforce the intersecting parts vertically, increasing friction to prevent the woven net from coming apart.
The suspended net on the trees can directly cast interlocking patterns of light and shadow onto the wooden platform. The vertically hanging net, like curtains, creates more intriguing interactions through the interplay of light and shadow between the two nets.
Considering how to utilize the inherent characteristics of materials for construction, the goal is to showcase the material's inherent strength. Also, contemplating efficient and non-wasteful ways of constructing in the real world is essential, with aesthetics being a crucial consideration.
Ultimately, the decision is made to focus on the "tension" of paper. A dual-layered structure of cardboard is intricately woven, with screws inserted between them for support.
Choosing the triangle as the fundamental unit, curvatures are carved along the edges to allow each unit to interlock securely.
Due to the requirement that the units need to be cut from a 90x120cm cardboard, a template was created, and a cutting tool for shaping arcs was fixed on it to maximize the efficiency of unit production.
Each film consists of three independent unit systems. In the assembly process, two systems are initially assembled independently, and then the final system weaves the two together.
IV.Liner Wave
Translating the Pause of a Metronome into a Bridge of Rest
/Object Translation
/30X30X30 Cube
/Oscillation
/Bridge
/Parametric design
Analyzing the internal structure, sound generation principles, and operational rhythm of the metronome, and transforming it into spatial vocabulary to create a 30x30x30 cubic structure. Inspired by this, using rotating elements to divide space, delineate different resting areas, and ultimately translate it into a bridge built on a campus lake to provide recreational space.
In this design, extensive use of parametric design allows for controlled oscillation and rotation, producing multiple options from which the most reasonable design can be selected.
Utilizing structures shaped like "v" and "z" along the track to rotate and oscillate, cutting out various spatial relationships to enrich the activities within.
Plan Scale:1/50
Section Scale:1/50
Elevation Scale:1/50
G.L.
V. Chimei Museum Expansion(Team work)
The localized renovation of the museum and its adaptation to the future
/Tourist
/Residents
/Grid
/Boundary
To emphasize the core value of Chi Mei Museum as "A museum for all," we will pursue equality. Breaking traditional axes, removing barriers, and creating diverse pathways, we envision a transparent museum. The boundaries between the city, the park, and the museum will blur, inviting everyone to enter this museum.
Using steel construction as the primary method, we will establish a steel framework on the excavated plaza foundation.
After installing the floors and walls, the facade design will be suspended.
