Jun's Portfolio

representation interior architecture urbanism junchen@post.harvard.edu / paochun.chen@gmail.com master in landscape architecture / Harvard Univ. Graduate School of Design

PAOCHUN CHEN

portfolio 2007 - 2010

landscape

617-800-7585

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PAOCHUN(Jun) CHEN 617-800-7585 junchen@post.harvard.edu paochun.chen@gmail.com

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Master in Landscape Architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Design

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Landscape Architecture Catholic Fu Jen University College of Arts, Taipei

Fall 2008 - Spring 2010

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Fall 2001 - Spring 2005

landscape

urbanism

April 6, 1982

AWARD + HONOR

Studying Abroad Fellowship in the Field of Architecture and Urban Design

Ministry of Education, Taiwan / 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

($50,000)

Work Selected for Exhibition / The Greek City of Edessa: Seeking for a Sustainable Future Option Studio Taught by Martha Schwartz + Spiro Pollalis, GSD / Fall 2009

Distinction in Bachelor Degree Project Catholic Fu Jen University / 2005

Distinction in Design Studio IV, V, VI

Catholic Fu Jen University / 2002, 2003, 2004

SKILLS

Summer 2009

Dept. of Sustainable Urban Engineering, Tokyo University, Tokyo Research Assistant - Cooperated with Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects in researching various urban / suburban projects in Japan, China, and Taiwan - Rendered concept / analysis diagrams, perspectives, and design models for multiple projects.

Apr. 2006 - Apr. 2008

ICON Space Design Ltd., Taipei Project Designer -

Conferred with clients on needs, preferences and scope of projects Developed schematic designs, design development for mulitple housing architecture / interior / landscape projects.

Rendered design concepts in form of physical / 3d model, perspectives Built construction documents and detail drawings.

Estimated construction costs, material durability, budget control in housing architecture / interior projects.

- Managed construction schedule, workflow and monitored on construction quality.

Modeling / Research Software

Arc Gis, Autocad, 3ds Max, Rhino, SketchUp, Mastercam, Zprint

Jun. 2005 - Apr. 2006

Rendering Software

Tony Hsueh Architect & Associates, Taipei Assistant Designer

Vray, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign Hand Drawing

- Built and rendered physical / 3d models and design drawings - Drawn construction documents

Language

Summer 2003, 2004

Watercolor, Color Pencil English, Mandarin

ChiaLin Tsao Urban Design Studio, Taipei Summer Intern - Built and rendered physical / 3d models

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ULI COMPETITION 2010: SAN DIEGO EAST VILLAGE

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BEYOND PARIS: A NEW CAMPUS FOR UNIV. OF ORSAY

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FUSION: CHIANG RESIDENCE INTERIOR DESIGN

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GREEK CITY OF EDESSA: SEEKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

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GREEK CITY OF EDESSA: SEEKING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE GSD FALL 2009 Option Studio Taught by Martha Schwartz & Spiro Pollalis

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site issues: adressing sustainability of the city

masterplan: 2 axis & “the brow”

Edessa is a small historic town in northern Greece, 1 hr drive from the second largest city in Greece, Thesaloniki. Edessa is facing an uncertain future. The city is losing its young population and the economy is steadily declining.

Edessa has an unusual and beautiful natural environment: pristine wetlands, and a rivier that passes through the town leading to aspectacular waterfalls.

Yet, wrong planning decisions, by today’s standard, and questionable architecture have transformed Edessa like any other town in Greece.

The studio aims to address sustainability at the social, environmental and economic level and propose developments that enhance nature and take into account the well-being of future generations

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A masterplan was proposed with the entire studio’s effort. masterplan tudiio’ ’ss eeffo fffor ffo ort. rt. The Th ma aste proposed the town will develop along the East North ast - West Wees est st and aand the Nor No South axes and reinforce the cliff edge, “ “the bbrow brow.” br row ow w.”

The existing soccer stadium will be demolished transformed into a new shed and tran cultural / touristic center of the city.

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circulation systems: a pedestrian friendly network

case studies: what makes a successsful urban plaza?

Cultural Center Plaza, Edessa

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The existing major vehicular circulatoin passes through current soccer stadium site and creates massive congestion. In order to make the site a pedestrian friendly cultural center, the masterplan proposed that future vehicular circulation enters the town from the west side to avoid congestion in the center of the town.

A large parking garage under the site is proposed to accommodate future demand.

A new pedestrian connection that connects major attractions is also proposed to enhance future recreational / commercial network.

Waterfront Plaza, Dam Square, Thessaloniki Amsterdam

Grand Place, Brussel

Pompidou Plaza, Paris

Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London London

figure - ground / scale comparison

edge program

pedestrian flow

proposed major vehicular circulation

proposed pedestrian connection panoramic view of the site

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concept: break down the overwhelming open site to occupyable scale

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programming the site: an active city center

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urban b p plaza l peech large gathering events

outdoor dining

water fountain / shade

festival activitie

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axial connection

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restaurant /shops entrance / /exit

large/small parcels

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parking garage entrance /exit

outdoor dini

concert

street performance p water fountain / shad outdoor dining

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open air market

street performance outdoor dining water t ffountain t i / shade

jog sitting i lawn

soccer field

people watching kids

team practice walk

frisbee soccer field

sitting lawn

the concept defines two systems of space, the bubbles, which is the open space; and the surface, which functions as a structural roof of shops, restaurants, cultural center and most important of all, the underground parking garage. circulation

bubbles: softened edges + open spaces

the precedents study shows that the site is disproportionally too large to function as a successful urban plaza. Thus this logic based on circulation and connections is used to break down the site from an overwhelming whole to occupyable pieces.

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tectonic surface: architecture + park

each open space is carefully programmed to accommodate different demand from different user groups in various time and seasons.

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while some pieces are made impervious, the majority of the site is permeable. sculptural landscapes and ponds are designed to give a sense of “green�

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structural landscape surface: serve spatial demand while preserve key views

while the certain high points reach as high as 10 meters above ground, key view corridors are preserved so that the existing city landmarks could be seen from major entry points. two architecture buildings are corporated into the design to create more commercial edges to sustain the new city center.

the structural surface is designed to better serve the spatial demand for adjacent open spaces as well as to accommodate commercial / institutional program elements. various slopes are taken into consideration to create pathways, ramps and sitting spaces that correspond to program needs.

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standing slope / 6% %

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walking slope / 8%

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proposed civic edge A

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proposed green buffer

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sitting slope 1 / 15% %

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new topography correspond to program

preserved key view corridor

reinforced edge activities

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green roof techinique: integration of open space and architecture

surface level

“programmed”and “enjoyable open space is precious in Edessa. as a result, the municipality does not want to sacrifice open space for buildings. yet, without some anchors to draw crowds, such a gigantic open space simply will not be able to sustain itself. this scheme proposes a large green roof that functions well as a programmed open space while creates two signiture architecture in the middle.

birdseye perspective

pavalion exit/entrance to garage / shops / cafeʼ plaza B

edessa civic plaza A tourist information center

5 vs. 5 soccer field landscape sculpture park

edessa culture center

ground level

accessible open space

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axonometric layers

site plan 16 .

surface

structure

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the underground parking garage can fit as many as 1,800 cars. this will significantly alleviate current chaotic street parking.

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the new landscape will become a backdrop for the historic town varosi

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1. tourist information center

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3. civic fountain plaza 9.

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garage (600 cars)

2. pavilion 4. pedestrian entrance / exit to parking garage 5. vehicular entrance / exit to parking garage 6. 5 vs. 5 mini soccer field 7. edessa culture center

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8. entrance to culture center 9. maket space / exit B

garage (600 cars)

10. spa / open air bath 11. varosi amphi theater 15.

12. church of agia skepi 13. plateia varosi 14. varosi 15. pathway to water falls

garage (600 cars)

16. commercial core / existing pedestrian zone 17. road to train station

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sectional perspective

circulation pavilion (exit A) pavilion station tion

tourist info center

commercial core

varosi culture center

commerical core

parking garage

culture center (exit B)

varosi

culture center (exit C)

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orienting tourists is critical in this project. three anchor buildings are each placed at key entry point or along main circulation. these three buildings will provide tourists a sense of orientation as well as create enough edge activities. arrive by public transportation

varosi amphitheater

land sculpture park open air spa

main entrance to culture center

5 vs. 5 soccer field

exit/entrance to garage plaza B

arrive by private vehicles

edessa civic plaza A

rs) (600 ca rage B1 a g g in park cars) B2 (600 garage cars) parking 0 B3 (60 garage parking

tourist information center openings for ventilation

culture center

pavalion

indoor spa / bath

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perspective: looking towards soccer field and cultural center

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perspective: looking towards urban plaza and pavilion

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perspective: looking towards sculptural landscape park from varosi

perspective: spa pool inside the cultural center

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URBAN DISCOVERY / REDISCOVERY: REGENERATING EAST VILLAGE, SAN DIEGO ULI COMPETITION 2010 Teamed w/ nan cao, zhuorui ouyang, aaron wasserman, mehdi eddebbarh Instructed by Spiro Pollalis

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Trolley Blue/Orange Line

The new East Village rejuvenates the city by channeling its existing strengths downtown. The economy surges with a new University of California San Diego hospital and medical research facility, spurring a hub of R&D companies to locate in a science corridor that turns San Diego into a medical powerhouse.

UCSD Med. School

r&d

Research & Development

To Horton Plaza

Civic Center

Interstate 5

Touted as “America’s Finest City� by civic leaders and boosters, San Diego enjoys world-renown for its laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches and temperate climate. However, since 1975, downtown San Diego has been suffering from urban decay and high vacancies. While today things have gotten better due to the establishment of large mall and major league baseball stadium, the eastern half of the downtown remain troubled. Its proximity to state highway makes it undesirable for developers. The task for this competition is to regenerate the region through proposing new program and new design interventions.

site plan

r&d

r&d Hospital r&d Market St. To Petco Park

site issues: adressing sustainability of the city

community garden/ urban farm

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phasing strategy: establish anchor then connect to the whole city

hospital

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birdseye perspective: connection with existing anchors

med. school

hospital & medical school anchors the district

PHASE 2. science corridor is created

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“From these anchors come young students and employees interested in downtown living and older people reconnecting with urban form who are attracted by the retail, restaurants, medical and other amenities within walking distance.

Around them are an abundance of outdoor activities – walking and bike paths, a central park and urban gardens – that emphasize fun, activity and healthy living in San Diego’s superb climate.”

PHASE 3. connections made to the rest of downtown

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project highlights

5,000 HOUSING UNITS 15% affordable for 50% of AMI 15% reserved for 55 yrs and older

vehicular vehicula ar circulation

land use map

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP land donated for UCSD for 529-bed hospital 304,000 sq ft. medical school facility

existing development institutional office over parking office open space residential over retail residential over parking public facilities

JOB GROWTH DOWNTOWN 1.4 million sq ft. of R&D and office space spurred by hospital and school

pedestrian circulation

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proposed corridors

site constraints

commercial corridor science corridor residential corridor

major j p pedestrian connection on site pedestrian circulation car free zone

fault line

wind turbine green roof green wall green roof green trolley system

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Medical School

Las Fuentes Park

Hospital roof terrace

green roof Wetland 13th St. 500 ft

Civic Center

16th St.

I-5 freeway

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Market St. 100 ft

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BEYOND PARIS [suite]: A NEW CAMPUS FOR UNIVERSITY OF ORSAY GSD SPRING 2010 Option Studio Taught by Andrea Leers

case study: economic network of silicon valley

research: what makes silicon valley successful?

GROWTH PATTERN OF SILICON VALLEY

LOCAL

San Rafael

“Silicon Valley is known for the destination of the many big tech companies such as Cisco, Yahoo!, Google, Facebook, etc. One might wonder why these great technology companies of today are centrally, if not started, in the Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley, “has long been the model of success for a modern regional economy”(NYT), and other states and even the world try to duplicate the network of Silicon Valley, hoping to achieve the same growth and success as many companies sprouted from Silicon Valley did.”

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Richmond

tech industry along roads in suburban area

Oakland

Cleveland economy network

San Francisco

more tech companies residential development & minor roads established came in

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REGIONAL

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today’s silicon valley

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DAILY COMMUTE NETWORK

San Francisco Bay

San Jose

Silicon Valley economy network source: Cornell Info 2040

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physical structure

typical home - workspace relationship

interconnected network in silicon valley

The nodes in the network represent industry mix, cultural attractions, etc. The Cleveland network shows that it’s not the lack of nodes that the economy might not be doing as well as the Silicon Valley network. The Silicon Valley network demonstrates that the economy require intersection and the interconnection of knowledge.

Therefore, this is one of the reasons why studies of the network of Silicon Valley are necessary to understand or duplicate the economic growth.

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site: an agricultural land that has a lot hidden topography

The site is located on the plateau of Saclay, 20 mins by regional rail from downtown Paris. The site is currently a visually flat agricultural land with scattered tech related installations on the edge of the plateau. The French government is planning to push the plateau to become the silicon valley of France.

case studies: what makes a successsful urban plaza?

The goal is to establlish a open space system that reacts to the topography and connects existing major installations while providing a framework for the new campus and future development. The campus masterplan encourages connnection between campus, tech and existing landscape: agriculture land and forest.

Even though the site looks visually flat, it has rich hidden topography. On the other hand, the openess characterizes the site and is a main feature to be preserved.

is the site flat?

2 - 10% / 20m grade change

preserve the flatness at the large scale

create moments to experience topo at the human scale

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concept: react to current development pattern and site topography

The existing development pattern does not reflect the nature of the plateau but depends on existing roadway structures. In a effort to encourage interaction between educational institutions and tech, a new open space will allow more diverse connections.

The form was generated from current development pattern and site topography. The walking radius is taken from the major entry points of existing installations and topographical low and highpoints. This form defines the edge of open space. The open space will bridge either side of the highway and make the south plateau as a whole.

existing development pattern

walking radius from installations

concept collage existing road network

buffer from topographic extremes

The open space will function as a collective space for the campus and future development as well as providing a new pedestrian network.

existing connections

bridge across infrastructure

proposed diverse connections

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planning principals high points are kept clear for views

masterplan across the plateau

new tech will be developed along existing roads and the flat area

existing forest proposed forest

proposed park

proposed tram line

low points are kept clear for water retention and vegetation is planted around water始s edge

orsay new campus (ph.1+2+3)

main campus and the park will weave in the valley and function as major open space CEA ATOMIC CENTER CEA MOULON FARM SUPLEC ORSAY UNIV. SACLAY TOWN MARTINIER POLYTECHNIQUE

The current condition of the site as agricultural fields diminishes the ability to discern topographic changes. At the same the time ,the openness of the plateau is a valueable feature to be preserved. Our masterplan preserves high points for uninterruptive views.

The plateau has limited water infilitration capabilities due to a perched water table. Additional development and impermeable surface will excerbate the condtion and requires more water storage. The low points on site are preserved for water storage.

Public instituional / residential uses are sited in the valley and given the privildege to face the park while private tech development will face the road and the new tram line for easy access and adjacency to exisitng development.

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campus strategy: make a campus that feels like a park

landscape strategy: control density through vegetation

large deciduous /evergreen trees

typical door to door campus circulation

altered curvilinear path system

small flowering trees

low points preserved forwater storage / slopes for recreational uses

low - med density

medium density

high density

defines forest

defines the park

defines human scale spaces

20 X 20 grid

10 X 10 grid

5 X 5 grid

vegetation defines the space

One of the challenges is how to make a private campus functions as a public park at the same time. Different from the traditional door to door circulation of a campus, a park requires more meandering path system and more sense of a public open space. agriculture

The circulation system for the campus starts with typical door to door circulation and is then altered with curvilinear path and use vegetation to further defines the space.

medium deciduous trees

proposed forest

proposed park

development existing forest

forest as buffer and visual continuation

proposed forest

proposed park

development

medium trees define the edge of park

intimite spaces

intimite spaces

small trees shape intimate spaces

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axonometric layers: programmatic elements

site plan

forest make a more porous edge to the park / buffer for agriculture

campus faces & frames the park

housing on the edge faces the park

future tech c + r&d develop a long existing road along

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sectional perspective

birdseye perspective

the new campus of university of orsay will functionas a connective tissue that connects different pieces of installations of the plateau while providing a great open space for exchange to happen. The forest will become the buffer zone for the greater agriculature land and most importantly defines the boundaries of the campus

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perspective: looking towards the library (from cafe始)

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perspective: looking towards cafe始(from tram stop)

perspective: looking towards residential area

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FUSION: CHIANG RESIDENCE INTERIOR DEISGN ICON SPACE DESIGN LTD. 2007 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT As lead designer + construction manager

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site & client profile

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The owner of this apartment is a lady in her 40’s. She lives usually alone and occasionally with her housekeerper. The demand was simple yet challenging. She basically wants a two bedroom with a large walk-in closet. She loves the simplicity of Scandinavian style with a little oriental touch intoit.

The floor area of the apartment is 2,500 square ft. It is a 15 year old apartment which requires a lot of renovation. The challenges are to give each living space an appropriate dimension while satisfying client’s demand.

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Location: Taipei, Taiwan Floor Area: 2,500 square ft Material: Oak, Marble, Wooden Floor Design Duration: 3 months Construction Duration: 6 months Capacity: Lead Designer & Construction Manager

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1. entry

6. master bathroom

11. storage

2. living room

7. spa room

12. bathroom

3. shrine

8. walk-in closet

13. fitting room

4. master bedroom

9. dining room

14. bedroom

5. balcony

10. kitchen

15. laundry room

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material & lighting plan

porch floor: pine

perspective view of living room / 3dmax+vray

light grey marble teak wooden floor

wardrobe: oak

kitchen: corian

cabinet: oak

teak wooden floor

ch = 270 cm ch = 240 cm ch = 220 cm

ceiling plan

lighting plan

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perspective view of living room & master bedroom / 3dmax+vray

elevational design: a hidden order

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The location of columns sets great restriction on the layout of the space. A “hidden order�is used to give the space a sense of continuity and integrity.

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detail design: the function of ceiling

perspective view of walk-in closet & dining room / 3dmax+vray

Ceiling type A allows light to go further and project on the ceiling. This is used in rooms which more lights is needed type A

Ceiling type B produce bar lights which is used to emphasize the pathway

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Ceiling type C allows lights to shine on the wall. This is used to emphasize a certain facade or an object type C