Portfolio of Peiyao Xu

Peiyao Xu

Portfolio

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Selected Works 2022-2024

Architecture

Peiyao Xu

+358 466401079 xupeiyao97@gmail.com Raappavuorentie 3, 01600 Vantaa, Finland

Education

Internship

Experience

Aalto University | Finland

Sauerbruch Hutton | Germany

Manthey Kula Studio Team

09.2021— 12.2023 M.Sc in Architecture

09.2022 — 12.2022 Architectural Assistant, full-time

01.2024 Venice Studio Oslo Workshop

Shanghai University | China

HAB Hochhaus am Alexanderplatz, Berlin | LP5

- Under the guidance of Manthey Kula and Snøhetta.

- Theme: Production Dynamics

09.2016— 06.2021 B.Eng in Architecture Graduated with honors

Language English Working proficiency Mandarin Native

- Conceptualized, modeled, and rendered the lobby, winter garden, and office recreation area.

- VR Setup Implementation for client reviews.

Opera House of the Future, Düsseldorf | Competition - Participated in the complete process from concept brainstorming to the final submission.

- Physical modeling and 3D modeling.

- Created diagrams, plans drawings.

Honorable Mentions 07.2020 — 09.2020 UIA - HYP Cup International Student Competition in Architectural Design - Jury chairman: Wolf D. Prix from Coop Himmelb(l)au - Theme: City Puzzle & Puzzle City.

Software Skills

Atelier Guo | China

Third Prize

2D | 3D Adobe Suite/AutoCAD/Office Suite/Rhino/Revit/SketchUp

01.2023 — Present Architectural Assistant, part-time Rural Vacation Homestay, Hainan | LP4

03.2019 — 06.2019 Creative Youth Cultural and Creative Wo r k s E x h i b i t i o n o f U n i ve r s i t y Students in Shanghai

- Conducting research on residential typology.

- Engaged in 2D drawing and 3D modeling.

ArchDaily | China

Visualisation Enscape/Vray/Lumion/D5

Portfolio

Fire Pit Tower, Yunnan | Under Construction

https://issuu.com/peiyao_xu/ docs/portfolio_2024_peiyao_ xu

- Executing and refining the conceptual solution.

- Conducting structural optimization.

- Involvement in 2D drawing and 3D modeling.

06.2022 — 11.2022 Editing Assistant, part-time - Daily translation of architectural news, projects and editorial articles.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1.

Life in Between

A Prefabricated Timber Construction System for Small-Scale Infill Affordable Housing 2.

Sculpting Spaces with Contours

The Iceland Beer Spa competition invites architects to replace the existing building on the hotel grounds and design a new multi-purpose facility that will transfer all the functions of the old building 3.

Fire Pit Tower

This pavilion, designed for the campsite and inspired by local dwellings, includes a fire pit and offers a scenic view of Wuli village.

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Opera of the Future

An new opera house in Düsseldorf, envisioned as a cultural and inclusive urban space that celebrates public life and community expression.

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Life in Between

Location Year Type Programme

Rotterdam, Netherlands 2023 Master’s thesis Individual work Afforable housing

Many growing cities are facing the challenge of providing affordable housing for their residents. Simultaneously, these highly developed cities boast a plethora of vacant and underutilized lands that can be further explored. Located in the highly developed city center, some of the infill sites are comparatively smaller in scale and scattered throughout the city. The potential of these small-scale sites can offer a feasible solution for affordable housing.

The focus of this thesis is to develop a sustainable and costeffective solution for affordable housing on small-scale urban infill sites. The proposed solution involves a prefabricated timber construction system.

Utilizing this system, two buildings were designed on different obsolete sites, resulting in greater efficiency. The provision of this construction system does not entail a mere duplication of a standardized typology. Rather, it offers a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective tool for architects to unleash their creativity, design accordingly, and contribute to diverse forms of living.

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CLT elevator shaft

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Bathroom module

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Corrugated galvanized sheet with wooden battens

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Exterior load bearing wall construction: 50mm mineral wool board 45/120mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 15mm OSB Vapor barrier 15mm gypsum board

Interior load bearing wall construction: 15mm gypsum board 15mm OSB 40/100mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 15mm OSB Vapor barrier 15mm gypsum board Parapet construction: 50mm mineral wool board 45/120mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 15mm OSB Facade construction: Corrugated galvanized sheet 20-198/45mm taper shape battens 20/100mm counter battens

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Bathroom module floor construction: 10mm Tile Tile adhesive Water proof membrane 6mm Cement backer board 40/100mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 12.5mm Gypsum fibre board 20/100mm Battens

Bathroom module roof construction: 10mm Cavity 12.5mm Gypsum fibre board 40/100mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 12.5mm Gypsum fibre board Bathroom module wall construction: 15mm gypsum board 15mm OSB 40/100mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 15mm OSB Vapor barrier 15mm gypsum board 10mm Tile

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1.Concrete foundation be casted on site.

2.Glulam columns be erected on the foundation.

9.Cross laminated timber slab be connected on top of the prefabricated load-bearing exteior and interior walls.

3.The building-height Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) elevator shaft is anchored to the foundation.

10.Prefabricated load-bearing exteior and interior walls be connected to the cross laminated timber slab.

4.Load bearing bathroom module be lifted and within the building.

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11.Prefabricated parapet be installed.

5.Glulam beams be installed.

6.Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) slabs be connected on top of the beams.

7.Prefabricated load-bearing exteior and interior walls be connected to the cross laminated timber slab.

8.load bearing bathroom module be lifted and within the building.

12.Install all other building elements, including facade moudles, sprial staircase, glass wall and light oak flooring finishing...

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3. Parapet construction: Corrugated galvanized sheet 20-198/45mm Taper shape battens 20/100mm Counter battens 50mm Mineral wool board 45/120mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 15mm OSB Vapor barrier EPDM membrane Roof construction: EPDM membrane 200mm wood-fibre insulation board (2*100) Bitumen sealing sheet Vapour Barrier 140mm 5-layer CLT 70 mm Acoustic hanger 60 mm Mineral wool insulation 15mm Gypsum fibre board Vapor barrier EPDM membrane 2.Bathroom moudle floor construction: 10mm Tile Tile adhesive Water proof membrane 6mm Cement backer board 40/100mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 12.5mm Gypsum fibre board 20/100 Batens Floor construction: 100mm 5-layer CLTpanel Bathroom moudle roof construction: 20mm Cavity 12.5mm Gypsum fibre board 40/100mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 12.5mm Gypsum fibre board 1. Load bearing wall construction: Corrugated galvanized sheet 20-198/45mm Taper shape battens 20/100mm Counter battens 50mm Mineral wool board 45/120mm LVL studs Mineral wool insulation in between 15mm OSB Vapor barrier 15mm gypsum board Floor construction: 15mm Light oak flooring 60mm Heating screed 20mm Wood fibre impact sound proofing Vapour barrier 140mm 5-layer cross laminated timber 70 mm Acoustic hanger 60 mm Mineral wool insulation 15mm Gypsum fibre board

Diagram A 1.Lift the prefabricated light timber frame exterior wall.

2.Connect the wall to the cross-laminated timber slabs.

3.Glue sealed vapor barrier film tightly on the top of the cross-laminated timber upper surface.

4.Lift and connect the prefabricated light timber frame exterior wall to the cross-laminated timber slabs.

5.Install the suspended ceiling.

6.Install the exterior cladding.

7.Install other roof layers.

8.Install parapet capping.

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Diagram C 1. Install bathroom moudle on the ground floor.

2. Connect cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) slabs.

3. Install bathroom moudle on the first floor.

4. Install the remaining floor layers.

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1 B Diagram B 1.Lift the prefabricated light timber frame exterior wall.

2.Connect the wall to the cross-laminated timber slabs.

3.Lift and connect the prefabricated light timber frame exterior wall to the cross-laminated timber slabs.

4.Install other floor layers.

5.Install the suspended ceiling.

6.Install the exterior cladding.

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Diagram D 1.Secure the column with connecting elements onto the foundation.

2.Connect the column to the CLT slabs.

3.Lift and connect prefabricated light timber frame exterior wall to the CLT slab.

4.Install other floor layers.

5.Install the glass curtain wall.

6.Install the exterior cladding.

Site A&B overview

Two sites have been selected in the Rotterdam city center for the purpose of designing two distinct buildings. The goal of these designs is to assess the practicality and viability of the prefabricated system I introduced.

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Site A measures 7.5 meters in width and 13 meters in depth, resulting in a total area of 97.5 square meters.However, only half of the site can be used for constructing upper levels due to the presence of an adjacent building's balcony.

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Site B measures 4.6 meters in width and 16.2 meters in depth, resulting in a total area of 74.5 square meters. This site, initially functioning as the rear entrance to a enclosed neighborhood with a substantial shopping mall to the north, serves as a connecting point between two significant urban areas in Rotterdam—the Westersingel and the Schouwburgplein. Its development enhancing the urban landscape.

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Sculpting Spaces with Contours

Location Year Type Programme

Myvatn, Northern Iceland 2023 Competition, Group work with Wenkai Wang, Multi-purpose facility including the brewery, Beer Spa, cafe snack bar, and souvenir shop.

Sel Hotel, a family-run establishment with a rich history, is situated right next to the legendary Skútustaðagígar craters, offering a prime location for a groundbreaking multi-purpose facility. The competition seeks to create a landmark destination that reflects the spirit of the region and provides an unforgettable experience for both tourists and locals alike.

The Iceland Beer Spa competition invites architects to replace the existing building on the hotel grounds and design a new multipurpose facility that will transfer all the functions of the old building, including the brewery, cafe snack bar, and souvenir shop. The new facility should introduce a key new feature: the Beer Spa, while also incorporating the client’s suggestion of adding terraces. This design should create a cohesive, functional, and inviting space that caters to the various needs of the guests.

Axonometric Analysis Diagram

Directionality

Brewing beer as the central focus of the building

This project is located on the edge of a surface depression, situated in a subtle zone between a relatively hard-surfaced construction and the natural slope of the terrain. To follow to the depression in the terrain, a curved sloping roof, blending with the surrounding contour lines and curving inward toward the center, has been designed.The natural curvature of the architectural form gives the building a certain directionality, pointing towards the Myvatn lake in the northeast and a volcanic crater to the south. Moreover, the curved design avoids obstructing the visual corridor of the Sel Hotel.

People enter the building through the entrance at the northwest corner, where a bright souvenir shop is situated right at the ground floor entrance. There, they can also observe the beer brewing process, the beer brewing area is situated both horizontally and vertically at the center of the building. The two concrete cores not only serve for vertical circulation but also function as the support structure for the large roof. The bar is located on the ground level near the sloping roof, and natural light filters through triangular windows in the upper-level restaurant, creating a pleasant atmosphere for the bar. The beer spa space is situated in the underground level, and the opening beneath the sloping roof allows visitors to enjoy both privacy and scenic views during their spa experience. The restaurant, bar, and spa spaces are interconnected through the sloping roof.

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Site Section 1:500

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5 Spa Front Desk 6/7 Shower and Changing 8 Relaxation Lounge 9 Beer Taste&Share Tub 10 Individual Tub 11 Cafe Snack Bar and Seating

Visuals:Cafe Snack Bar and Seating

Visuals:Brewery

Visuals:Beer Spa

Visuals:Relaxation Lounge

Visuals:Cafe Snack Bar and Seating

Visuals:Souvenir Shop & Entrance

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Fire Pit Tower

Location Year Type Programme

Yunnan, China 2024 Project, under construction Liaohui Guo, Wenkai Wang Pavilion with a fire pit

This pavilion with a fire pit is located next to the Nujiang River, overlooking the village of Wuli across the river. The pavilion serves the campground. The concept of the fire pit is inspired by traditional dwellings along the Nujiang River, where the fire pit holds a significant role as a focal point around which nearly all aspects of daily life revolve. One challenge of this project is that the pavilion is situated above the water pump house, requiring the structure to be skillfully integrated with the existing foundation of the pump house.

The pavilion is constructed with steel to enhance its overall lightness. Three sets of “A”-shaped pillars support the spiraling ascending roof. The foundations of the two pillars of the pavilion rest on the pillars of the underground water pump house, while the other parts do not touch the structure of the water pump house, ensuring the stability of the structure.

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Opera of the Future

Location Year Type

Programme

Düsseldorf, Germany 2022 Competition, Shortlist Group work with Peter Apel, Hannah Radtke, Juan Lucas Young, Mengyuan Cao, Michael Chan, Lu Zhang, Chris Suh, Giulia Chen, Asya Güney Opera house

The proposed “Opera of the Future” in Düsseldorf is envisioned as a cultural and inclusive urban space that celebrates public life and community expression. It expands on the existing Düsseldorf Opera House while preserving significant parts of its history and tree population.

The building features a symbolic composition that layers old and new building fabric, connected by a vertical public square called the forum. The building houses the studio stage, opera stage, functional rooms, and offices, with additional services such as media theater, public concerts, and exhibitions accessible via the forum. The primary structure of the new opera stage consists of room-high, wand-like lattice girders, and the load is transferred to the ground via drilled piles. The open space is coherently integrated into the protected parkland and elaborate important path and visual relationships.

Preserve as much as possible

The existing Düsseldorf Opera House at the Hofgarten was rebuilt from the municipal theatre of 1875, and had already been rebuilt and extended several times in its history. In the southern area of the listed park at the Hofgarten, an evolved structure has been created that is as characteristic for the location as the valuable old tree population.

The design is structurally divided into a base and an extension, with a symbolic composition that layers old and new building fabric.

The plinth and additional storey are connected by a forum that architecturally extends the courtyard garden into the third dimension.

Audience as the actor

As-built Plan

The design aims to create a cultural and integrative urban space that celebrates public life and gives expression to the community.

The performance space will be expanded by generous foyer and action areas, creating a lively place throughout the day where the audience becomes the actor and the communal interaction becomes the performance.

Physical Model

Opera

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Section B-B 1:1000

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