TaeYoung Yeo Portfolio 2023 | University of Seoul

COMPLETED PUZZLES TAEYOUNG YEO

COMPLETED PUZZLES

To describe my work, I view my projects as puzzles assembled over time. In my opinion, a successful architect is one who considers numerous pieces, including structure, function, surroundings, and aesthetics, to create a complete puzzle without missing any pieces.

TaeYoung Yeo

tyyeo830@uosarch.ac.kr

+82 10 8239 6864

Seoul, South Korea

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture | School of Urban Science, University of Seoul

GPA: 4.03/4.50 (Major GPA: 4.12/4.50)

Additional coursework: architectural engineering (03.2016 - 06.2017)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Architectural Intern | C.F. Møller (Aarhus, Denmark)

Conducted on-site analysis, mass studies, 3D modeling, and crafted competition presentations as key tasks in the Competition Department (LAB)

Architectural Intern | Haeahn Architecture (Seoul, South Korea)

Conducted the pre-design of a mixed-use apartment building, including site analysis, mass study, 3D modeling and presentation

Architectural Intern | SoA(Society of Architecture) (Seoul, South Korea)

Proposed and performed the improvement in the design drawing of the project "MRNW Cultural Center" and participated in the design proposal of entertainment agency office project

Sergeant, Information Management Officer | 1st Signal Brigade, United States Army

Administered effective communication of complex technical information and managed time-sensitive deadlines as an IT Desk Clerk, supporting military network users

Founding Member | Computational Design Academy (CDA), University of Seoul

Led the development and launch of the first annual Computational Design magazine, showcasing our projects and research on generative AI, optimization, parametric design, and tool-making

Workshop Leader | Global Workshop for Architecture and Urbanism @Seoul, Singapore

Conducted case studies, and site visits, and designed the infrastructure and prototype for a functional living space with resilience to year 2100, Organized exhibitions showcasing the workshop

Conducted research on daycare center and proposed Child Care-Building Management System (CC-BMS)

Assisted Prof. Marc Brossa in presenting research on urbanism and won the first prize for professionals in an international architectural idea competition

Conducted a comparative study of climate change policies in Korea and Australia (Funded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government)

AWARD | ACHIEVEMENT

Scholarship for Internship Overseas (30,000,000 KRW) |

Academic Excellence Award |

2nd Prize |

Korea Wood Design Awards University of Seoul

Special Selection |

1st Prize |

03.2016 - present

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Ministry of Land, South Korea

Space Prize for International Students of Architecture Design

Layer 2.0 International Architecture Idea Competition

Honorable Mention |

2nd Prize |

2nd Prize |

SH(Seoul Housing) Young Architects Competition

Sejong Smart City Smart School Design Competition

ARCOM (Army Commendation Medal) |

University of Seoul 3D printing Competition United States Army

SKILLS & LANGUAGES

Digital | Fabrication |

Languages |

Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Autocad, VisualARQ, Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Suite, QGIS, MS office 3D printing, CNC milling, Manual milling, Laser-cutting, Vacuum forming English: Full proficiency, Korean: Native

Geddes on the Roof

01

Wooden Library of the city

Mass timber structure library combined with different scales of recycled timber

Project level

Professor

Location

Type

Contribution

Award

Academic Project, Spring 2022

Soojung Jang

Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Library

Individual Work

2nd Prize, Korea Wood Design Awards

This project was developed from schematic design to construction document using Revit. It is a sustainable public library project with a timber structure system, and three main considerations were made.

[Urban context]: The main circulation and visual continuity of the city were reflected in the mass and front elevation view.

[Sustainability]: Along with mass timber structure, the non-structural elements use waste wood from the construction process to reduce carbon emissions

[People]: The open floor plan and the use of the wood module system allow people to experience the expansion of human scale.

Concrete to Wood Materiality Flat to Permeable Skin Closed Plan to Open Plan Space

Surrounded by cold, harsh concrete apartments, the site is located in a typical urban residential area in Seoul.

To avoid the flatness of the curtain walls reflecting everything in the city, permeable skin can breathe and absorb.

City-dwellers need more quality open floor plan spaces as they spend most of their time indoors in closed floor plan.

Concept Mass

By moving away from the conventional library model of bookshelves, I aimed to create a linear mass that would enable visitors to interact and foster a sense of openness in an urban context.

the school on the parking ramp

Circulation Diagram

Section Detail Model

Modular Facade System

Structural Elements

Tension rod modular fa ade system for proper ventilation and daylighting

Model

1. Double Skin 1

The Modular Facade System consists of 3D printed joints and recycled timber sticks, with steel joints used for structural elements on the exterior. This system offers modularity and adaptability.

After Shading Before Shading Recycled Material

The interior elements and shading fabric (made from Lyocell) are created by recycling leftover timber from the construction site, while oak wood is used for the sticks in the facade due to its durability.

Improper sunlight in the library can cause materials to fade and discomfort due to glare and overheating, potentially leading to increased energy costs.

Proper sunlight in the library can enhance the environment for visitors, reduce energy costs by minimizing the need for artificial lighting, and promote well-being by improving mood and productivity.

Form-resistant structures connected together with PITZL connectors

Mass timber structure using steel joints, CLT columns, and beams

Maximize wood exposure with integrated 3 and 5-layered CLT beams.

2. Waffle Structure Roof 2

3. Mass Timber 3

4. MEP + CLT Structure 4

Use of timber truss in wide span space

5. Timber Truss 5

Construction Drawings in Revit Perspective Section

Construction Drawings in Revit

02

Downtown

Boarding House

Building Conversion from Commercial to Residential

Project level Professor

Location

Type Contribution

Award

Academic Project, Spring 2021

Jung Won Yoon

Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Residential + Community Cafe

Individual Work

Honorable Mention, Seoul HousingYoung Architects Competition

The project aims to provide affordable housing for young people, as well as secure income and welfare for the elderly, similar to a traditional Korean boarding house. However, it seeks to improve the living conditions of young individuals and alleviate facility management responsibilities for the elderly. Furthermore, the space will foster local revitalization.

Making a Vibrant Downtown

Reimagined Boading House

This facility is similar to a typical Korean boarding house, providing job opportunities for seniors and affordable housing for new graduates. By easing maintenance efforts for seniors and enabling proximity to nearby workplaces for young professionals, this space enhances the vibrancy of the town day and night.

Selected Site

Buildings within floor area of 200-600m2

By selecting a common size for commercial buildings in the downtown area, this project can serve as a prototype for future residential developments in Seoul.

SharedSpace

Renovation Strategy

Combining community, shared, and dwelling spaces in an existing structure fosters social interaction, resource sharing, and affordability among residents. This approach also promotes well-being and quality of life by strengthening community connections. To provide optimal natural lighting and privacy from the street, dwelling units are strategically rotated within the structure.

Moving furniture (shelf desk, storage, bed) makes a dwelling unit flexible.

Based on the common column spacing for old buildings (6- 7m) in Seoul, I divided the space with a grid of 0.6- 0.7m and began the design process. Therefore, the proposed dwelling unit can serve as a prototypical unit for other residential developments.

36m2-like 26m2 Unit

Commercial buildings usually have high ceilings, and by taking advantage of this, I was able to fit every space found in a typical 36m2 unit into a 26m2 unit by using moving furniture.

Raised floor system separates the wet area from the dry area, creating an "untitled space".

The space can be turned into storage, office, or dining room.

The space behind the shelf can be turned into a dressing room or bedroom.

The uniquely shaped balcony also functions as a shading device and privacy fence.

View from the Entrance

Community Cafe

Dwelling Unit

03

Geddes on the Roof

Light-weight timber construction, lifted on top of the existing building

Project level Professor Location Type Contribution Award

Competition

Marc Brossa

Ruhama St 16, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Residential Design Team Leader | 3D Modeling, Skin Design

1st Prize, Layer 2.0International Architecture Idea Competition

Building Sequence

I participated this project with Professor. Marc Brossa and three members of design team. The project involves constructing an lightweight timber construction on top of an existing building in Tel Aviv-Yafo. The addition creates a semi-public buffer space between the original building and the new addition, and a second skin of wooden shading elements provides protection from direct sunlight while allowing for ventilation. The proposal offers a combination of residential units, communal areas, and public spaces while incorporating a sustainable approach in its construction method and layout.

Timber Facade and Structure

Double Skin Facade from the Local Material

A second skin of wooden shading elements inspired by local material provides protection from direct sunlight while allowing for ventilation. The double skin features irregular square modules, and the dynamic roof varies each module's vertex height. The project uses horizontal and vertical wires to form curved surfaces, creating algorithms for regular and irregular grids inspired by nature's beauty.

Irregularity in regularity

A 3D grid is formed by placing variable rectangular parallelepipeds on grid intersections and randomly generating points within them. Points are connected to create an irregular 3D grid, with curves divided horizontally and vertically. Conversion of the point tree from {a;b}(i) to {b;i}(a) was needed to make a 3D louvers in x, y.

BUILDING SKIN DESIGN PROCESS

04

Post-Dom-Ino

Building structural skin system in the future

Project level

Professor

Location

Type Contribution

Award

Competition

Dongwook, Hwang

Everywhere

Building Structural Skin System

Team Leader Special Selection, Space Prize for International Students of Architecture Design

The exoskeleton structure of the building serves as both a framework for 3D printing construction and a kinetic shading system, which addresses issues related to labor shortage and climate change.

Concept - Building Life Cycle

Crisis of Le Corbusier's Dom-ino System

Instead of a completed building, we need a sustainable system that operates effectively across the building's life cycle. This system features an exoskeleton rail framework on the building's envelope, with adaptable modules for each construction phase.

Exoskeleton

Exoskeleton structure is attached outside the building.

Rail and Module system

Modules in each phase of the building are attached on the rail.

Connected City and Building

A vertical rail links the building to the underground level, connecting it with the city. This system utilizes existing subway tunnels for seamless integration.

Reinterpretation of Le Corbusier's Dom-ino System

Utilizing a 3D printing platform, the rail and module system facilitates skyscraper construction, offers design freedom, and employs a demolition module to reverse the process during building demolition. Wall Printing Glass Printing

3D Scanning

Spray Foaming

[ Traditional way vs. The rail and module system ]

Kinetic PV Shading

Application of PV shading only when it is needed

A mobile shading system encircles the building as needed, with PV applied to the shading panels, functioning as helio-tracking PV panels. The rail and module system incorporates easily detachable PV modules for maintenance and straightforward assembly, as the rail system stabilizes other panels during construction.

Total radiation & Solar cell efficiency

The system captures 79% of radiation using 58% (85 panels) of the panels, compared to a fully covered facade with 145 panels. 9AM_61.3kWh

Rail system - collected electricity transportation

Kinetic trail wheel frame - reference_rollercoaster wheel detail

Motor Box

Bearing as a PV panel holder

Barnacle 05

Living prototype on the prorposed seawall in the year 2100

Global Workshop for Architecture and Urbanism (GWAU), The University of Seoul

East Coast Park, Singapore

Infrastructure + Living unit

Collaborative Work as Team Leader with 2 Members

Concept Design, Design sketch, 3D modeling, Rendering

EastCoastPark

Rapid Sinking of East Coast Due to Sea Level Rise The Problem of Existing Adaptation Method

East Coast Park, a beach park in eastern Singapore, offers recreational, sporting, and dining activities. By 2100, rising sea levels will threaten low-lying areas, including a large stretch on the East Coast. Thus, Singapore must protect these regions.

Singapore, once reclaiming land like East Coast Park, faces sand scarcity for reclamation. Instead of conventional seawalls, we propose a novel infrastructure solution, combining protection for low-lying areas with single-family living prototypes.

Our Proposal | A New Egg-shaped Living Unit on the Slanted Seawall

Housing Units

Our proposal introduces a thin barrier between rising seawater and a reservoir, placing living units on the reservoir side for safety. Slanted seawalls, made of high-strength concrete from underwater sands, increase reservoir volume, while pumps control water levels. Living units provide scenic views and reservoir access. The 3D-printed seawall and units, built gradually using self-constructing robots on rails, offer future-proof infrastructure.

East Coast Park in 2023

East Coast Park in 2100

Plans and Section

A water tank under the unit captures the stormwater in heavy rain. This can help prevent drastic changes in water levels in a reservoir by allowing for the storage of excess water during rain and then releasing that water after the rain. This helps to stabilize the water level in the reservoir. Each unit is constructed in egg shaped to minimize the support structure while 3D printing. The roof is covered with PV panels which can generate electricity for each unit. The living room and kitchen are on the 1st floor and more private spaces like the bedroom are on the 2nd floor.

The slanted seawall consists of two layers of concrete creating a space between the layers. This space allows the slanted seawall to float on the seawater. Also, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and transportation systems can be installed in the space. The living units also use the energy generated by ocean currents as a renewable source of energy. Above the layers, there are living units along a shoreline by the reservoir, and it can offer a variety of recreational activities.

Other Works 06

Year Year

07.2022 - 08.2022

Contribution

Joined the team in pre-design phase, and conducted the pre-design of a mixed-use apartment building, including site analysis, mass study, 3D modeling and presentation

07.2021 - 08.2021

Contribution

MRNW Cultural Center: Conducted improvement rendering, and railing study in the design development Agency Office: Conducted Mass study, 3D modeling,

improvement in the design drawing, 3D modeling, development phase modeling, rendering in the design proposal

Concept of CC-FMS (Child Care-Facility Management System)

Noise Trasnmisson

Between Adjacent rooms Automatically activate sound masking quipment

Noise from Outside

Automatically close the window

Operation of interior and exterior blinds

Auto-dimming

High CO2

Auto-Ventilation

Interactive Windows Displays to assist with training, safety,indoor environmental monitoring.

Automated Lunchtime Ventilation

Preventing the risk of illness during meals

Inadequate Illuminance homogeneity

Automatically adjust light levels per light to ensure even light levels

Automatic control of facilities by occupancy Save energy by controlling HVAC, etc.

Summer Heat Load

Reduce solar heat gain by running exterior shades in summer

Childcare Vehicle Integration Getting to and from school

Hazardous Substance Contamination

Air Shower Operation

CC-FMS Control

Floor-level equipment operation control

Research Assistant

Control heating and cooling by activity

Understand the daycare's activity schedule to set the right temperature for each activity

Room-by-room integrated sensor installation

Pre-Heat, Pre-Stop

Install integrated sensors to measure particulate, gaseous, and biohazards particulate, gas, and biohazards

Interactive Walls help educate and keep kids safe outside

Architectural Environmental Planning Research Laboratory, Seoul National University

Year

11.2022 - 02.2023

Contribution

Conducted research on daycare center and proposed Child Care-Building Management System (CC-BMS) that manages the environment of the daycare center

Founding Member Leader Computational Design Academy(CDA) Architecture FabLab

Year Year

01.2022 - present

Contribution

Led the development and launch of the first annual Computational Design magazine, showcasing our projects and research on generative AI, optimization, parametric design, and tool-making

01.2022 - present

Contribution

Designed and developed a website for FabLab, equipment (CNC machines, laser cutters, and

FabLab, featuring an archive of our workshops, and 3D printers), and instructional resources

Year

01.2021 - 02.2021

Contribution

Conducted comparative study of climate change policies in Korea and Australia(The University of New South Wales) (Funded by Seoul Metropolitan government)