ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE, ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (DISTINCTION)
City University of Hong Kong
WORK EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd. / Hong Kong
SUMMER INTERN
KLS Partnership (HK) Co. Ltd. / Hong Kong
COMPETITIONS / EVENTS
VIRTUAL STUDENT PROJECT EXHIBITION 2021
City University of Hong Kong, China
5TH ANNUAL INSPIRELI AWARDS COMPETITION
Prague, Czech Republic
4TH ANNUAL INSPIRELI AWARDS COMPETITION (FINALIST IN ARCHITECTURE CATEGORY)
Prague, Czech Republic
GUANGDONG GRAEATER BAY AREA ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPETITION (MERIT PRIZE)
Nansha, China
MASTERPIECES
18 HOUSES DESIGNED BY OUTSTANDING ARCHITECTS EXHIBITION
City University of Hong Kong, China
+1 (437) 999-7141
thaddeuswhchu@gmail.com
Toronto, Canada linkedin.com/in/thaddeuschu/
Grasshopper
SketchUp InDesign
LANGUAGE
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
Master of Architecture I
The Seamless Shift
Envision the middle-scale affordable housing
MArch Second Year Semester 2
Collaborator: Erela Chan
Working Environment: Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop
Located at the heart of the neighborhood, the project provides 500 affordable rental units for toronto. The main challenge of the project lies in its ability to initiate a smooth transition between single family homes and mid-rise residential living on the underutilized TDSB land. The project is conceived as a shared living room for the local community. The community centre at the ground level provides various gathering spaces where the neighborhood community can gather and organize various events as well.
The building form is carefully massed to respond to the existing site fabric and engages dialogue with its surrounding neighborhood. Meanwhile, voids are carved out at each residential block, aggregating conventional private balconies into a shared living space. Here, residents can gather for events and celebrate in a space that creates visual contrast, but works to connect with the surrounding Glen Park neighborhood.
Overlaying traditional property line according to site fabric
Modifying the grid to accommodate the openspace
Adjusting building height to create smooth transtions between low and mid-rise
Access to the openspace Shifting the massing to correspond to the streetscape
Top: South Elevation
Cross Section
Soffit-to-Wall Detail
Reimagine Downsview
A Vision for Downsview’s Pedestrian Friendly Community
MArch Second Year Semester 1 Collaborators: Erela Chan, Lixia Xu Working Environment: Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop
The project begins with the core concept of enhancing pedestrian experience within the linear site of Downsview, while seamlessly integrating nature into the urban fabric. The ultimate goal is to create a pedestrian-friendly urban environment where future inhabitants can effortlessly navigate the area and engage with nature.
The key element of this project is a green belt planned to accommodate a dedicated off-street cycling and pedestrian network. This green belt connects Downsview Park, three existing subway stations, and the entire superblocks community. The superblocks are meticulously designed with distinct functions to support the anticipated growth of the Downsview area. The east-west corridor emerges as a dynamic hub for social and cultural activities, whereas the north-south corridor is primarily designated for residential purposes. Vehicular roads are strategically planned to minimize intersections with pedestrian pathways, thereby fostering a more vibrant and walkable urban environment.
Design Principle
Medium-scale Architectural Scenario
The area near the Downsview Park TTC was selected due to its strategic location, where existing infrastructure, key landscape elements, and public programs converge harmoniously. In the proposal, meticulously selected community programs are integrated alongside the office component within the building. This approach ensured that the development not only fulfilled its commercial objectives but also contributed meaningfully to the surrounding community.
Massing Strategy
Conventional podium & tower Breaking down massing to more human scale
Push & pull massing
Massing Strategy
Conventional podium & tower
Breaking down massing to more human scale
Push & pull massing
Using the massing of the building to create comfortable community square
Massing of the building bridges two different scale- lower level openspace to highrise mixed-use development
Raised terrace to create pleasant microclimate
Conventional podium & tower Breaking down massing into appropriate scale
Adjusting the building form
Using the massing of the building to create comfortable community square
Connecting two different scale within the site - lower level openspace to highrise mixedused development
Stepped terrace to create pleasant microclimate
Design Strategy
Professional Experience II
Submission drawings produced in Revit
-Coordinated and made updates to the Revit model to reflect the latest design.
-Prepared technical drawings in Revit for building permit resubmission purpose.
-Coordinated and produced interior fitting-out tender package.
Construction in progress, expected to complete by 2026
-Coordinated with engineers and developed architectural drawings in greater detail by implementing fundamental elements such as mechanical room, lift core, escape stairs, retail layout, etc.
-Assisted in producing submission drawings for government approval which in compliance with the local building code.
Flatiron by Meridian
-Responsible for the Revit model and implemented necessary updates to align with the latest design iterations.
-Utilized Revit model in the selection of facade mockup extent. -Prepared parking floor design package including renderings, color code, and signage.
PARKING DESIGN
PARKING DESIGN
PARKING DESIGN
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
INCUBATOR
New Urban Community for Kwun Tong CBD
Fourth Year Thesis
Working Environment: Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop
Kwun Tong, historically an industrial hub in Hong Kong, is undergoing a significant transformation. In the government’s latest redevelopment plan, Kwun Tong planned to transform into the city’s second Central Business District (CBD). The major challenge of this redevelopment initiative is how to revitalize this traditional industrial area to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Located strategically at the end of the recreational green corridor along Kwun Tong Waterfront and Tsui Ping River, the project serves as a vital transition connecting the existing industrial/commercial and residential areas. The main objective is to develop a new urban typology for Kwun Tong while bringing urban farming opportunities to the district.
Kwun Tong
1. Existing Block 2. Opens up the Block
3. Volume Adjustment
4. Views
5. Green Decks
Existing Kwun Tong
Design Strategy
Co-working Tower Concept
Co-living Tower Concept
Kong - blocking views
Startup Co-Working Space
(Floor 4 to Floor 6)
Office
(Floor 9 to Floor 12)
Clubhouse
(Floor 7 and Floor 8)
Typical Co-Living Unit with Double Height Shared Space
(Floor 5 to Floor 18)
Community Plaza - Daytime and Nighttime
The community plaza is a public and pedestrian-friendly ground plane sheltered by serval green decks above. It is conceived as an urban living room for the local community, and a venue for weekend pop-up markets and various events.
Top: Clubhouse
Bottom: Amphitheater at ground floor
Learn to Play, Play to Learn
A Pilot SEN-friendy Elementary School
Third Year Semester 2
Working Environment: Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, Enscape
The vision of this school project is to promote inclusive teaching for students with special education needs (SEN). It is a pilot school project for a mix of regular and SEN students where they will be learning in the same classrooms.
The design of this school encourages more playing and unconventional learning activities on campus. This approach is somewhat different from other conventional schools in Hong Kong where outdoor activities are highly limited. Through the playing process and
STEM lessons, both SEN and regular students can learn soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills are as important as pure knowledge. Inclusivity is also a key driver in the design where students with different background can learn how to respect each other while “playing” at this school.
Linear and narrow corridor Stairs only
Stairs and slides
1. The main entrance is located at minor road to ensure safe environment for the kids 2. The classrooms are located in a quieter area 3. Playhouse and STEM room are located at the core of the project. 4. Connecting building blocks to form an elevated plaground for the students 5. Linking ground floor spaces together by allowing playing activities to happen at every corner of the school
Neon Vertical City
Exploring Architectural Form through Parametric Design
Fourth Year Semester 2
Working Environment: Rhino, Grasshopper
This project is a conceptual design exploration for the Hong Kong Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai. The Main theme of the pavilion is set to be “Then and Now”. Hong Kong is a city with the most skyscrapers in the world and is famous for its beautiful skyline at night, which is reflected in the building form of the pavilion. Instead of developing the massing horizontally, the building grows vertically.
The protruding facade of the pavilion is inspired by the Neon sign - an iconic element that forms Hong Kong’s unique street view. These neon signs are locally manufactured by workshops, and they
represent business storefronts in the sky - from restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and pharmacies to jewellery stores, they are a symbol of Hong Kong’s prosperity.
Parametric Workflow
1. Begins with a bounding box and generates random points inside the box.
2. Using the generated points as centroids to create multiple boxes.
3. Picking surfaces with area larger than average and create randomly staggered quad panels on the surface.
The Cage - Inside Out & Outside In
A Bird Pavilion in the Wetland Reserve
Team: Chan Chi Cheung, Cheung Long Chai Majorie, Lam Chun Sing, Leung Yu Hin, Ng Suet Sze, Suen Chak Yan, Wong Nga Kin, Yeung Lee Fan
Advisors: Dr. Gianni Talamini, Dr. Yi Lu, Dr. Charlie Q.L. Xue, Zhang Lujia, Mirna Zordan
The team is committed to build a pavilion in the wetland park where migratory birds visit every year. The pavilion is being conceived as a philosophical device, bringing awareness to people about wildlife conservation. The design of the pavilion creates a radical change of perspective for the visitor, which generates the atmosphere of being caged, to provoke a reflection on the relationship between human beings and mother nature. Here, inside and outside are inverted, we can see birds flying freely outside while we are inside the cage.
As part of the team, I was involved in the construction process, including material processing, foundation and structure construction etc. I have learned a lot while working with this sustainable material, especially from bamboo selection to joint connections.
