• Diverse Architectural experience in commercial, hospitality, and cultural buildings
• Parametric designs and digital fabrication
• Master of Architecture from University of Pennsylvania, 2024
• Bachlor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Pennsylvania State University, 2020
Shiyi Qi
Design
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop schematic layouts and design for the clubhouse
• Assist and develop architectural plans and elevation/ section
• Collaborating to develop both digital and physical models
• Complete fly-through and conceptual video
Old Marsh Golf Club | Palm Beach, Florida
The clubhouse is a sculptural interpretation of the inverted golf landscape. The structure appears to emerge organically from the landscape, its form echoing the undulating contours of Dye’s fairways and greens.
Bunker Level
Mezzanine Level
Inverted Landscape
Canopy Cast | Concrete Physical Model
Inverted Landscape
Inverted Landscape | CNC Physical Model
Midtown
Athletic Club | Rochester, New York
Permit Set | Construction Documentation
Architecture Firm : DMAC Architecture & Interiors
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop and assist in issuing construction documentations for permits
• Multidisciplinary collaboration along project consultants (MEPFP, Lighting, Civil)
Hilton Executive Lounge | Pilot Project
Main Responsibilities:
• Develop conceptual design for Hilton Pilot Project
• Collaborate with interior designer to develop schedules
• Complete Proposal presentations
• Complete fly-through and conceptual video
• Collaborate with FES consultant
Entry Foyer
The Harvest Grove
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, US 06/2021 05/2024
Master of Architecture professinoal degree
Awards: 2021-2022 Schenck-Woodman competition 2nd place
Weitzman School of Design Pressing Matters 11 (FA 21, SP 22)
Weitzman School of Design Pressing Matters 12 (SP23) 2021-2022 Weitzman School of Design Merit-based Award 2022-2023 Weitzman School of Design Merit-based Award
The Pennsylvania State University | State College, US 08/2016 - 12/2020
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture , professional degree
Minoe: Architecture
Awards: The First Year Design Award (2017)
The Second Year Design Award (2018)
The Fourth Year Design Award (2020)
Dean’s List (SP 2017, FA 2018, SP 2020)
Academy for International Building | Bonn, Germany 01/2010 05/2020
Barcelona Architecture Academy | Barcelona, Spain 05/2019 08/2019
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Yike Architects | Beijing, China 05/2023 - 07/2023
Intern, Meishan Rock-climbing Gymnisum, MINIATURE SERIES – PEACH HUT
a9a Architects | Chengdu, China | 12/2020 - 02/2021
Intern, International Museum of Korean Literature, Deyang Vocational College of Science and Trade
Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates | New York, US | 06/2019 - 08/2019
Intern, Mage Laselle Program, Chicago Millennium park
Flushing| A waste water filtration facility that integrates infrastructure with education
PENN| Spring 2023
Comprehensive Studio
Individual Project
Professor: Dorian Booth
TA: Cherie Wan
The project locates in the flushing bay area where the residential buildings are just a few block away from the heavy industrial factories. As a largescale water filtration facility, this project intends to not only provide clean water to the city, but also serves as an educational center for visitors to learn about the importance of water conservation and sustainable living.
The major formal move of the building – the diagonal move, not only adds to the overall aesthetical appeal of the facility, but also orient water filtration facilities in such way that could utilize the force of gravity. The building is constructed from sustainable materials such as recycled steel and glass and features a variety of innovative technologies such as rainwater harvesting and solar power generation.
Inside the facility, there are several interactive exhibits that teach visitors about the process of water filtration and the importance of conserving this precious resource. There are also classrooms and lecture halls where students can learn about the science behind water filtration, as well as workshops where they can participate in hands-on activities related to sustainability and environmental conservation.
The Display Nature
Water filtration process has long been barried from public eyes as a means to hide. The large-scale objects used in the process can be intimidating, yet they are intriguing due to their immense size, evoking a sense of divinity. Fluenta aims to change the situation by revealing the inner workings of the filtration plant and presenting it in a way that is accessible and engaging for the visitors. This approach integrates the visitors’experience with public education, shedding light on the essential infrastructure that forms the backbone of our cities. The collions between the industrial infrastructure with people were to be mitigated through closer interactions between the two parties.
The design of Fluenta seeks to demystify the filtration process by incorporating transparent materials and interactive displays that allow visitors to see and learn about each stage of water purification. Guided tours and educational exhibits explain the science and engineering behind the machinery, making the complex processes comprehensible to people of all ages. This educational focus not only informs but also inspires a greater respect for the technology that ensures clean water supplies.
Right: Sectional Chunck
Extracted chuncks showing the main infilatration display room and circulation
Bottom: Early Assemblage Studies
Industrial Collages which utilizes various parts and scales of different industrial objects
Tilted Facade & Raised Floors
Semi-enclosured Escalator
// Physical Chunk Model
Closeup
Synthetic Culture
Beacon| An institution utilizing the concept of structure as space
PENN| Fall 2023
Research Studio
Professor: Homa Farjadi
TA: Chang Max Hsu
Collaboration: Jianqing Shou
Our overall concept includes evoking a conversation between physical stability and the more elusive concept of perceptual instability. We are interested in the idea of gravity and levity. We are also deeply influenced by the immediate geological tectonics in Beacon Mountain, and we wish to resonate with natural forces as play.
The structural concept we are interested in is derived from our precedent, the 2 traversina bridge.
The second traversina bridge was built after the destruction of the first traversina bridge from a rockfall. Conzett, when he was designing the second bridge carefully decided the location and integrated it with the local moraine stone. He chose the post tension bridge for this location particularly because of the sheer
slope and dramatic height differences between two sides of the mountain. As if it is a regular suspension bridge, the span would be over 100 meters which did not meet his intention. He also used graphic statics as the method to design and managed to hold the recorded largest snow load in that area.
Our initial concept was inspired by the immediate geology and the valley condition. We created different conditions for massing on both sides. Our operations include laying out the infrastructure in relation to the valley, intensifying the experience through violating the infrastructure with dynamic program elements.
// Initial Research Booklet Extract
Top: Possible Sites
Extracted chuncks of possible sites that meet the criteria for proposed bridge structures
: Poche Studies
Detailed studies of one possible site
Left: Site Analysis
Thorough analysis of slopes, geology types, camping sites, and waterways
Following an in-depth examination of Swiss engineer Jurg Conzett’s work, extensive research was undertaken on one of his notable designs, the Second Traversina Bridge. This study involved a thorough review of various texts, literature, and documentation related to the bridge.
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Structure as Space
The studio derives from the concept of reticence and elipses, which allows structure to perform the space. Our structural concepts encompass two inverted funicular systems sharing one strut, and then embedded the bridges within the load bearing system. And then we played with the arrangements of the cables as well as the location and inclination of the strut to establish typologies of the structure on different conditions.
Bridge Structure
Concept
We created different conditions for massing on both sides. Our operations include laying out the infrastructure in relation to the valley, intensifying the experience through violating the infrastructure with dynamic program elements.
// Tensile Surface Experiment
The roof is designed to function in tension, supported by the main struts and cables. Our concept for the roof is to create an effect reminiscent of a draped tapestry, suspended by cables, evoking a sense of fluidity and gravity. Inspired by the installations of the African artist El Anatsui, known for his intricate and expansive works made from repurposed materials, we sought to translate a similar aesthetic into our design.
To achieve this, we selected ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) as the primary material for the roof. ETFE is known for its durability, lightness, and transparency, making it an ideal choice for this application. By using double layers of ETFE integrated with cables, we were able to create seams that mimic the intricate folds and textures of a tapestry. This innovative use of ETFE not only enhances the visual appeal of the roof but also contributes to its structural integrity and functionality, blending artistic inspiration with practical design solutions.
// Upper Level
// Amphitheater
// Gallery
// Lower Deck
// Physical Model
ACLOVE
Cppadocia, Turkey| A post-modern interpretation of Hammam which intends to provide spiritual experiences in the Antroposcene
PENN| Spring 2024
Research Studio
Professor: Ferda Kolatan TA: Caleb Ehly
The exact project site is located in and around a quarry which is no longer in use. Marked by the intricate traces of decades-long stone cutting and removal, the remaining quarry blends the natural with the man-made and resembles an “artificial cliff.” In the spirit of the Anthropocene, the project seeks to capture these synthetic qualities (including textures, colors, and shapes) and transform them into useful and desirable features for a new kind of architecture. The scale, type, and program of the individual projects will be determined by the initial research and interests in carving techniques and hammam
The project aims to derive innovative designs at the intersection of geology, culture, and technology. Techniques of carving, aggregating, casting, and shaping will be deployed to experiment with new tectonic forms,
sectional space, and poche. The final project incorporates the unique geological and cultural circumstances of the place with a visionary approach that demonstrates how rock can serve as a legitimate and inspiring material for architecture today. The early studies should be conceived as prototypes, meant to explore a specific problem while allowing for a broader applicability in similar situations. The utilization of rock in architecture is not only advantageous for environmental resourcefulness and performance but also holds cultural significance. Techniques of carving, cutting, slicing, painting, and the application of pigmented stone mosaics have a long tradition of bestowing buildings with a special quality, imbuing them with a sense of cultural rite and meaning.
Inspired by the moh (cutting machine) carving traces left in one of the nondescript fruit storage barns, the early studies intends to resonate with existing site condition through protopotypes. The fascinating carving marks, created by the cutting machine, were left as ornaments on the surfaces. These unique marks can be considered cultural legacies, distinctive to Turkey, reflecting the intersection of functionality and artistry in local craftsmanship. The project seeks to honor and incorporate these elements, embedding the historical and cultural essence of the site into its future development.
Top: Cappadocia Photographys
Surface traces left with Moh
Right: Prototype
Detailed studies of one possible solution
Left:
Initial Prototype Study with carving techniques learned from Moh
FLUID REALIZATION
Bartrams’ Mile| An art museum that functions as the city infrastructure and challenges the eternal image of the institutions of high culture
PENN| Fall 2021
Individual Project Professor: Dorian Booth
TA: Miguel Matos
Museums have long been regarded as the intervention of institutions of high culture. The very essential of museum’s traditional function is its capacity in producing and restoring the eternal image of the past of human civilization. So started my analysis with the dynamic aspects of existing site. The Schuylkill river is a frequently flooded river sitting on a flood plain and the site was once fully underwater.
And from that derived my strategy for the site, the constant image of art museums can change, and the nature of constant change should be incorporated into the design as an experience. With that being said, my overall intent is to design taking in considerations of the constant change in its immediate social and environmental context. The rotating exhibition will fluctuate and move
according to the tide change. The site is integrated with the building to filter river water and rainwater. The architecture itself is not presented as a constant image as the art museum should not be presented that way as well. Rain water is filtered through the membrane and the building functions as a living object. Sentiments get accumulated over time and change the image of the building both exterior and interior over time.The way river water flows insides and the the turbidity of Schuylkill river will affect how art works are being displayed here and change or somehow distort how people traditionally view arts. The performance space is placed close to the waterside to draw people closer to the water. The amphitheater connecting back to the upper floor is designed to be multi-functional and well engaged with the riverfront.
// Intersitial Flooding
Taking in considerations of the constant changes in its immediate social and environmental context, the rotating exhibition will fluctuate and move according to the tidal change.
The Display Nature
Water filtration process has long been barried from public eyes as a means to hide. The large-scale objects used in the process can be intimidating, yet they are intriguing due to their immense size, evoking a sense of divinity. Fluenta aims to change the situation by revealing the inner workings of the filtration plant and presenting it in a way that is accessible and engaging for the visitors. This approach integrates the visitors’experience with public education, shedding light on the essential infrastructure that forms the backbone of our cities. The collions between the industrial infrastructure with people were to be mitigated through closer interactions between the two parties.
// Flooding Riverwalk in High Tide
De.Flux
Queens| A luxury apartement that cohabitats with octopus
PENN| Fall 2022
Individual Project
Professor: Gisela Baurmann
TA: Yiran Zhao
The project intends to encourage the residents to cohabit with octopus and aims at providing comfortable living conditions for all. The community justice court, an additional program, has been integrated into the lower levels. With a separate entrance, the court is able to perform both independently and interrelatedly with the public space.
On the roof level of the existing warehouse, there is the undulating landscape integrated with pedestrian pathways and look out deck, which also functions as the main entrance for the apartment building. In terms of the apartment, the units are arranged in such a way that the penetration of sunlight gets maximized. Octopus lives throughout the building and cultivate intimate relationship with the residents. The penetration of water inside the
casted light effects which will render distinctive living experiences.
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OSCILLATING ORBITS
Philadelphia| Digital exploration of algorithm architecture
PENN| Fall 2023
Elective Seminar
Professor: Ezio Blasetti
With the deployment of non-linear computational design methodologies, the project seeks new singularities in the expanded creative mediums of contemporary architectural production. At the same time, this research allows for the transcendence of traditional disciplinary boundaries bridging multiple fields of scientific and artistic interest. Algorithmic architectural research has the unique capacity to develop a deeper dialogue with a variety of scales, from the material and microscopic, to the emergent and macroscopic, using analytical and generative computational tools to define the spatial and architectural system.
This project explores the fusion of mathematical precision with architectural creativity,
employing computational techniques to generate dynamic, organic geometries. Our process involves the creation of adaptable elliptical forms, which evolve through agent-based movement algorithms. These agents traverse a virtual space, their paths dictating the evolving shapes and sizes of the ellipses, leading to a rich tapestry of forms. This approach allows for the simulation of natural, fluid patterns, akin to those found in landscape architecture or in the organic curves of contemporary building designs. The resulting geometries, a product of algorithmic complexity and artistic vision, offer new possibilities in exploring space, form, and structure.
