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Soyez gentils S 2 8 176 95 WENG, JIA LONG

Educational Background

Alvin WENG, JIA-LONG

Email Telephone shoxjur.cycu@gmail.com +886912515830

2020-2025 Chung Yuan Christian University

Bachelor Degree, Taoyuan, Taiwan

-Major : Architecture

-GPA : 3.744 / 4

2023-2024

Nanjing University

Exchange Programme, Nanjing, China

-Major : Architecture & Urban Planning

-GPA : 4.21 / 4.3

2016-2019

Er Xin High School

Secondary Diploma, Keelung, Taiwan

-GSAT : 53 / 60

Architectural Intern

Bee Sung Architects

-2D Drawings, Preparation of Construction Permit, 3D Mo deling

Architectural Intern

B+P Architects -

-2D Drawings, 3D Modeling , Research on Wanhua Region

Teaching Assistant

Chung Yuan Christian University

Architectural Design Studio II, Dual Bachelor Degree in Architecture & Urban Design of Chung Yuan Christian University & Oxford Brookes University 2024 Mar-Jun

-Assistance on the affairs related to Teaching or Examinations , Other Teaching works assigned by the Programme Staffs

Architectural Intern

Sun Yuan Architects

-2D Drawings, Preparation of Construction Permit, 3D Mo deling 2024 August

Software

Others AutoCAD Photoshop

SketchUp Illustrator

Revit InDesign

Rhino ceros Of fice 365 Python Grasshopper

Language

Mandarin Hokkien Cantonese English

French Korean

Teaching Assistant

Chung Yuan Christian University

Urban Design Studio I, Dual Bachelor Degree in Architecture & Urban Design of Chung Yuan Christian University & Oxford Brookes University 20242025 Oct-Jan

-Assistance on the affairs related to Teaching or Examinations , Other Teaching works assigned by the Programme Staffs

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Computational Urban Design

Exploration of open spaces based on the Artificial Intelligence and the vision Analysis

China

2

Algorithmic Skyscraper based on Genetic Algorithm

China

3

Dichotomy-Nauseous & Im perative

Complex of Sewage Treatment Plant & Water Park

4

Two Worlds College of Design, Chung Yuan Christian University

5

Multifunctional Inrteraction

Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan

Complex of Art Museum, Perfomance Centre, Co-working Space, Educational Space for kids Contents

Nanjing,
Taipei, Taiwan
Taoyuan,
Nanjing,

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Computational Urban Design

The information provided pertains to the Gulou campus area of Nanjing University in downtown Nanjing. The main phase of construction occurred in the 1980s and 1990s with the intention of utilising educational and research resources to develop “NJU’s Alley” and promote industrial growth. However, concerns have arisen regarding traffic congestion in the existing neighbourhood and inefficient use of space.

To address these issues, a project has been initiated to explore possibilities for new public spaces while preserving the architectural context of the old town. This involves reconfiguring the spatial organisation of the territory by creating activity and transport zones that break away from the original structure. The ultimate goal is to revitalise the area, making it more appealling to younger generations and fostering a sense of community.

Instructor: Tong, Zi-Yu A r chitectural Design Studio VII S Fall Semeste r, UG4

1st Phase : Research

Mixture of pedestrians and vehicles

Narrow lanes restrict space and visibility

A lack of greenery makes for an unsatisfactory visual experience

Low efficiency in the use of empty space due to insufficient integration of functionalities

2nd Phase : Strategy

To improve the analysis of the area, it may be beneficial to evaluate the potential demolition of smaller or illegally constructed buildings. After the demolition process, it could be wise to simplify the design of any remaining structures to achieve the most favorable results. These efforts could ultimately lead to the optimal use of the area.

of building contours Segments of existing street and remaining spaces

Wasteful use of space reduces crowd activity
Walls block views
Demolition of the buildings
Illegal car parks obstruct passage and living space
Simplification

3rd Phase : Algorithmic Method

The fundamental aspect of this technique involves implementing the k-means machine learning algorithm to cluster the space and deduce the visual elements present. As a result, suitable options can then be chosen from the clustered space and incorporated into the space choices by utilizing a panoramic image.

Vision Analysis
Data I: Factors of Vision
Outcome of Vision Analysis

Following this, We began designing plazas that were determined based on cluster analysis. To create a pavement strategy that simulates pedestrian movement, We utilised Grasshopper to develop a programme that aligns with our vision. As a result, We have documented the outcome of each plaza in the figures specified alongside the corresponding plan.

1st Cluster
II : The active area
Students Residents
Outcome of Potential Plaza
Outcome of 1st Cluster

2nd Cluster

4th Phase : Design

1 Comprehensive Plaza
3 Plaza for Kids and Parents
2 Community Plaza
4 Improved Road
5 Non-Vehicle Precinct

Algorithmic Skyscraper

The design site is located in the northeast corner of Xinjiekou, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. There is less high-rise building capacity in this area, and a high-rise building of over 200 m is proposed.

At the beginning of the design, due to the complexity of the site environment, the team proposed to use computer-aided analysis of the impact of the building form on the surrounding environment to derive the design concept. The building was divided into two parts, the podium and the tower, and the main parts of the study were the selection of the location of the tower, the morphology of the podium and the morphology of the tower.

The programme aims to form a functional commercial office space nested across the staggered blocks, with the podium and towers organised in a formal manner.This façade is implemented in the organisation of the podium and tower. The size and location of the blocks are introduced iteratively using a genetic algorithm.

Instructor : Tong, Zi-Yu

Architectural Design Studio VII I Nov-Jan, Se meste r, UG4

Development of Site

Factors of Algorithm

1. Recession
2. Segment the site into Grids
3. Placing the Tower
4. Extrude the Podium
5. Placing based on Algorithm
6. Result: Master Plan

1st Algorithm: Analyse the Location of the Tower

Optimisation of Algorithm (Next Stage)

The generation of the shape of the tower first determines the approximate height, based on the height of the base cylinder needed to calculate the final determination of 18m×18m, using Grasshopper, in the base cylinder on the random generation of seven points, these points as the geometric centre of the block generation, in the control of the block, by limiting the block of the length of the block of the width of the height, so that the generation of the block of the longitudinal rectangular, and then calculate the ratio of the floor area of the building, to control the whole building. The size of the building must allow the interweaving of the di erent blocks to be reduced as much as possible and the richness of the building’s shape to be increased; the value of the variance of the height of each block of the building must also be increased as much as possible, the repetition rate of each block must be reduced and, in the end, the 50 generations, i.e. a total of 2,500 shape solutions, must be optimised to finally determine the shape of the left tower, with the lower floors of the tower mainly having an o ce function and the upper floors of the tower mainly having a hotel function.

Genetic algorithm selection was performed by categorising the number of functional blocks in the apron from 4 upwards. The results showed that the direct adhesion of the body blocks was more serious when the number of blocks reached 8, so it was terminated. In these groups, the genetic algorithm optimisation is best when the number of functional blocks is 7, i.e., the floor area ratio, height, footprint, solar shading of the building behind are all more desirable and the evolution is more balanced. The 15th individual in the group of 7 was selected as the object for further design deepening.

Analysis of Interface

2nd Algorithm: Develop the Podium

3rd Algorithm: Develop the Tower

F01: Sunlight
F02: BCR
F03: FAR
F04: Area Ratio
F01: Sunlight
F02: BCR
F03: FAR
F04: Area Ratio

4th Algorithm: Façade Design

As the high-rise buildings in the Xinjiekou area will contribute to the expression of the city skyline, a double-layered curtain wall is used for the façade of the tower. As genetic algorithms tend to move from complex genes to unity, the evolution of the shape described above has been genetically decoded in the design of the façade, and the genes have been reflected in the façade through a colour gradient.

Vertical Circulation
Detail of Materials

Dichotomy--Nauseous & Imperative

It’s hardly to find people who are willing to live nearby the infrastructure which is actually imperative to our daily life, because the feeling of our vision or olfaction makes us nauseous badly. This kind of place is called as “Not In My Back Yard.“

Therefore, my objective in this project is to rehabiliate for the Dihua Sewage Treatment Plant and its sport park that has a big chasm unwelcome citizens of Taipei City. I would like to propose a new opening space for the citizens, such as Water Park having much opportunities for human acknowledgeing the importance of public infrastructure and the fact that the natural resources ae not inexhaustible.

Candidate Scholarship Programme of Overseas Study in Architecture & Design 15-22 July, UG4

System Design

Development Process

Phase II

Water Purification

Phase I

Sewage Treatment

Sewage Water Storage

Underground Space

Site Area: 74,654 m2

Water Park (Free) & Water-to-Energy Facility

Treatment Plant O ce & Lab

Observatory Tower
Landscape Park
Plant Roof with Treated Water
Roller Coaster
Swimming Pool
Sunbath Platform
Educatioanl Corridor Scenery Café & Restaurant

Two Worlds

Located in a transitional area, this site spans from the bustling settlement behind the Department of Architecture to the serene Department of Civil Engineering and College of Engineering. Two worlds are divided above. Upon completion of the Chung Yuan train station, the school gate will be relocated to the intersection of Xinzhong North Road, transforming the once noisy area into a tranquil space spanning from Huai’en Building to Weiche Building. This area holds significant historical value, as it encompasses the Huai’en Building, administrative building, bell tower, and Zhongzheng Building, forming the axis of Chung Yuan Christian University. To extend this axis, I used classicism to align the volume configuration of the design with the Zhongzheng Building, seamlessly integrating it into the surrounding architecture.

Instructor : Chung, Jiu-Ru

Architectural Design VI Apr-Jun,Spring Semeste r, UG3

The project involves utilising a barrier to create a clear division between two worlds, with the endpoint of the barrier situated at the bell tower. As individuals traverse the pavement alongside the barrier, the glass will reflect sunlight, casting a radiant glow onto the bell tower. To achieve this effect, the barrier’s front facade has been designed to be impeccably smooth and flat.

If you look directly at the glass façade, you can see the intense activity inside. This barrier acts as an intermediary between the design school and the exhibition space of the art museum, allowing people from different backgrounds to get a glimpse of our world.

College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
College of Design
Department of Architecture
Zhongzheng Building
Bell Tower
Master Plan

Reflection to form a hardcore Façade

When eyesight toward the Bell Tower

Transparency to form a Soft Façade

When eyesight toward the Structural Glass Art Museum Display Space Wood / Metal Workshop Digital Manufecture Opening Review Space

Human Way across 2 worlds

Intensification Extrude

Toward College of Engineering

If students studying in College of Engineering leave from the building of Engineering, they would like to view the mechanical arms moving in this huge glass box that resembles a performance for them. Therefore, they are able to stand at the plaza and watch it.

God view to 2 worlds

Seperate into 2 worlds

Toward Another World

Students studying in College of design are lack of stages to display themselves. Adding the display space for them toward another world which doesn’t have much acquaintance with them is helpful to give opportunity for another world to know them and what they are doing.

In addition, as the art works on Exhibition Spaces are introduced, the façade is constantly evolving, in keeping with the project’s aim of encouraging continuous innovation. Adjacent to the engineering school are the digital fabrication, carpentry and metalwork workshops which might catch the engineering students’ eyes. These facilities offer the students a unique opportunity to observe the operation of a robotic arm in a glass enclosure, simply by leaving the school. It could be an approach for students from different fields to interact with each other.

In conclusion, this barrier serves as a conduit between the college of design and the exhibition space of the art museum, providing an opportunity for individuals from differing backgrounds to gain insight into our world.

A-A’ Section
B-B’ Section

Multifunctional Interaction

National Taiwan Normal University is surrounded by numerous small exhibition spaces, mainly located in Japanese-style dormitory districts and in small exhibition spaces managed by the university. Although these exhibition spaces are scattered and seemingly disorganised, they have created in the minds of urban travellers the image of an urban art museum.

On the one hand, this enriches the cultural life of Qingtian Street with small-scale artistic activities, while on the other it slows down the pace of life to offer the mind the opportunity to relax and reconnect with artistic activities. Currently, on Qingtian Street, the National Taiwan Normal University has exhibition spaces, some of which are permanent exhibitions and others are exhibition spaces used by design students and teachers. These small exhibition spaces are like urban actors, each telling different life stories from different corners of the urban scene.

Instructor : Hung, Chu-Chun

Architectural Design V Sep-Nov, F a l l Semeste r, UG3

Surrounding Relationship

Xinsheng
Department of Design National Taiwan Normal Universtiy
Xinsheng Primary School

The co-working space, which uses a glass box as its main appearance, is not only a creative space, but also hopes that users will be able to see the creative process in the co-working space as part of the exhibition when they enter the exhibition space and then use the co-working space. The vertical relationship in the workspace enables dialogue and communication between the creators and between the creators and visitors.

SEC A-A’
SEC B-B’
Entrance of Basement
Kid Playground
Image of Art Entrance

Parametric

1.Randomly Arrayed Box

2.Skyscapper

3.Pineapple-skin Roof

4.Tree-form Roof

5.Voronoi Tessellation

6.Arc Structure

7.Genetic Algorithm

2023-2024

Hand-drawings

1.Architectural Sketch / Technic Pens

2.Sketch / Pencils

3.Sketch / Pencils

4.Architectural Sketch / Pencils

5.National Competition of Fine Arts, Secondary Students / Chinese Water Ink

6.Interior Space Sketch / Copic Markers, Coloured Pencils

2019-2024

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©2024 Alvin Weng

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