PORTFOLIO

Architecture

Selected Works 2021 - 2025

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Portfolio.

Presented by Wentao Zhu

Wentao Zhu | Portfolio

CONTENT

Professional Works

03

Office, Commercial, Single HousE, Sport Facility, Creative Art Facility, Remodeling, Hospitality

Mountain Aven House

13

Public Mixed-Use / Green House

Jim Thompson Residence

21

Hospitality /Resort

Ecological Hotspot

35

Warehouse Mixed-Use / Ecological Facility

Other Works

43

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Wentao Zhu | HGF ARCHITECTS

REGIONAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT TYPOLOGY

The interior remodel of the Pueblo Regional Building Department at 830 N Main Street in

Office

Pueblo, Colorado, is a collaborative effort between the department and HGF Architects.

LOCATION

Through multiple meetings, both parties have refined the design to enhance functionality and

Pueblo, Colorado

SIZE 10,936 ft²

YEAR 2025 - ongoing

the customer experience. A key priority is expanding the conference room to accommodate larger groups while ensuring a more welcoming and efficient environment for visitors.

The renovation emphasizes sustainability and energy efficiency. Upgrades include highefficiency LED lighting to improve illumination and reduce energy consumption, as well as HVAC enhancements to optimize air quality, comfort, and efficiency. Given the building’s

ROLE

history of modifications, the project aims to create a cohesive, modern interior that meets

Project Designer

current needs while preserving its historical character. The design balances aesthetics and

PHASE Schematic Design - Design Development

TASK Project Design - BIM Model Development - Client Relation - Construction Drawing - Law Compliance (Code & ADA) - Render

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practicality, integrating improved lighting, climate control, and spatial efficiency.

Wentao Zhu | HGF ARCHITECTS

100' - 0" 7 11/16"

17' - 7 3/16"

5"

18' - 0 15/16"

4 1/16"

12' - 1 11/16"

4"

4' - 11 3/8"

12' - 2 1/2"

4"

12' - 2 1/2"

4' - 9 5/8"

4"

15' - 0"

7 5/8"

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Second Floor

DN

DN

37

DN

DN

First Floor 10' - 5"

4 7/8"

3' - 9 5/8"

3' - 1 3/4" 4 7/8"

11' - 7"

8"

7' - 10 5/16"

8"

10' - 3 3/8"

5"1' - 6 3/4" 1' - 6 3/4"5"

4' - 11 13/16"

4"

10' - 7 15/16"

8"

106E

118E

W2

103E NEW STORAGE

2

105 107E

16' - 5 9/16"

1 W2

101

OFFICE

14' - 9 3/16"

W

OFFICE

107

OFFICE

2

106

OFFICE 102

109

108E

1' - 5 3/16" 5"

W

1 104 2

W2 W2

4 7/8"

102

2

F1

105

MEETING ROOM

W

108

F1 SF01

SF02

6' - 8"

3

21' - 5 3/16" 4

6'-8"

17' - 6 5/16"

4 7/8"

W1

113

112

F2 W1

STAFF FRONT SERVICE

6' - 8"

104 W

W

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3' - 7 1/16" 4 7/8"

4 7/8"

110

111

101

W2

W1

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9' - 11 1/8"

OFFICE

OFFICE

110

109

W2

103

6' - 5"

W2

OFFICE

W2

2

3

8 1/8"

2'x2' REFRIGERATOR

8 1/8"

10' - 5"

4 7/8"

18' - 11 1/4"

7 5/8"

4' - 0 3/16"

3' - 11 9/16" 7 5/8"

97'-3" 1'-6"

27'-3"

5"

12'-9"

5"

7'-0"

5"

3"

7'-4"

7'-6"

4 7/8"

5"

11'-1"

12' - 11 15/16"

5"

9'-2"

8 1/8"

5"

10'-0"

1'-0"

W2

Basement Floor

16' - 9 1/16"

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CONFERENCE ROOM 001

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OFFICE

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W2

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003 5'-0"

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TEL.ELECT

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CERTIFICATION ROOM 003

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Wentao Zhu | HGF ARCHITECTS

ECOSOL RED MOUNTAIN RANCH HOME TYPOLOGY

The Crested Butte Mountain Ranch House is designed to be an exceptional retreat that

Ranch, Residential

reflects the beauty and grandeur of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. The 2,233 ft² home is

LOCATION

strategically positioned on the site to take full advantage of panoramic mountain vistas while

Crested Butte, Colorado

SIZE 2,233 ft²

maintaining a sense of privacy and integration with the landscape. The design is inspired by the rugged, yet serene, character of the mountain environment, ensuring the home provides

YEAR

both comfort and a deep connection to nature.

2025 - ongoing

The primary goal of the design is to create an immersive experience of the stunning natural

ROLE Drafter & Designer

PHASE Schematic Design - Design Development

TASK Project Design (Asistant) - BIM Model Development - Construction Drawing Law Compliance (Code & ADA) - Render

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landscape, with expansive views of the surrounding peaks. Large floor-to-ceiling windows, open-concept living areas, and a variety of strategically placed outdoor terraces maximize the views from every major room in the house. A dramatic, vaulted entry featuring a combination of stone and wood sets the tone for the home. It opens into a large great room that blends the living, dining, and kitchen spaces into one continuous volume.

Wentao Zhu | HGF ARCHITECTS

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Wentao Zhu | HGF ARCHITECTS

OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORKS 168' - 0"

A

B

1' - 3"

C

21' - 9"

0' - 11 1/2"

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E

24' - 0"

26' - 0" 32' - 8 7/8"

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20' - 0"

G

24' - 0"

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26' - 0"

23' - 9"

1' - 3"

0' - 11 1/2"

7' - 11 7/8"

0' - 11 3/16" 4' - 0"

3' - 0"

2' - 4 7/8"

11' - 2 3/8"

0' - 4 7/8"

9' - 7 1/4"

0' - 4 7/8"

9' - 7"

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9' - 7 7/16"

0' - 4 7/8"

0' - 8 1/8"

7' - 6 5/8"

9' - 6 3/4"

0' - 4 7/8"

9' - 7 1/8"

0' - 4 7/8"

9' - 7 3/4"

0' - 4 7/8"

9' - 7 3/4"

0' - 4 7/8"

9' - 8 5/16"

1' - 3"

17' - 8 11/16"

2' - 11"

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5' - 7 5/16"

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14' - 8 7/8"

5' - 7 1/8"

20' - 9" 5' - 5 3/8"

4' - 5 7/8"

2' - 1" 5' - 0 1/2"

13' - 6"

13' - 7"

9' - 7"

9' - 7"

9' - 7 1/2"

9' - 7 1/4"

7' - 10 7/8"

9' - 7"

13' - 7"

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2' - 2 11/16"

8' - 11 3/8"

2' - 1"

9' - 6 7/8"

11' - 7 1/16"

2' - 2 11/16"

6' - 0"

1' - 9 11/16" 2' - 1"

8' - 1 3/4"

5' - 7 3/4"

11' - 3"

6' - 5 1/2"

4' - 5 7/8"

18' - 0"

6' - 1"

11' - 3"

3' - 8 9/16"

5' - 7 3/4"

10' - 7 1/16"

1' - 9 11/16"

3' - 8"

5' - 6 1/2"

4' - 6 1/4"

9' - 6 7/8"

2' - 0 5/8" 7' - 6 5/8"

7' - 5 5/8"

7' - 10 1/2"

7' - 6" 6' - 6 7/8"

11' - 8 7/8"

9' - 6" 1' - 7 3/8"

1' - 8 5/16"

2' - 0 5/16"

5' - 7 1/2"

11' - 8 7/8"

48' - 9 5/8"

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7' - 3 3/4"

6' - 5"

2' - 5"

3' - 8 1/4"

20' - 0"

2' - 5 1/8"

6' - 3"

8' - 10 1/2"

6' - 3 7/16"

7' - 5 5/8"

18' - 2"

16' - 0 1/4"

3' - 2 1/16"

8' - 11"

8' - 10"

5' - 8 3/8"

11' - 4"

5' - 7 3/4"

8' - 1"

14' - 10"

8' - 9"

8' - 0 5/8"

17' - 11 7/16"

12' - 5 3/8"

9' - 10"

8' - 1 7/16" 3' - 0"

8' - 1 1/8"

8' - 0 3/8"

13' - 0 5/8"

11' - 7" 5' - 7 3/4"

9' - 8"

11' - 9 13/16"

20' - 0"

9' - 0 1/4"

2' - 0"

8' - 11 11/16"

9' - 6"

11' - 7 1/4"

9' - 7 1/8"

9' - 7"

12' - 3"

9' - 7"

5' - 7 3/4"

13' - 7"

8' - 7"

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9' - 7 1/8" 8' - 7"

8' - 7"

4' - 7 11/16"

9' - 6 7/8"

5' - 0"

9' - 7 3/8"

12' - 10"

13' - 7"

5' - 7 3/4"

9' - 6 7/16"

11' - 7 7/8"

11' - 7 7/8" 11' - 7 1/4"

20' - 0"

4' - 4 1/2"

5' - 7 3/4"

5' - 7 3/4"

7' - 8 5/8" 4' - 4 1/2"

13' - 7" 1' - 9 11/16"

2' - 1"

2' - 11 3/4"

127' - 11 7/8"

9' - 7"

8' - 5 3/8"

13' - 7 1/4"

9' - 11 3/8"

9' - 7 1/8" 11' - 7" 11' - 7 1/8"

9' - 7 1/2"

5' - 7 3/8"

9' - 6 7/8"

11' - 7" 11' - 7 1/8"

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9' - 7"

19' - 6 9/16"

15' - 8 7/8"

21' - 11 11/16" 27' - 9 1/16"

5' - 7 3/4"

9' - 8"

5' - 4 1/8"

14' - 5 5/8"

8' - 0"

39' - 4 1/4"

9' - 9"

0' - 8"

9' - 4 1/2"

7' - 5 5/8"

8' - 5 5/8" 9' - 11 1/4" 10' - 6"

4' - 1 1/8"

9' - 9"

6' - 9"

9' - 6"

9' - 7 1/8"

0' - 4 7/8"

8' - 7"

120' - 0"

UP

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5' - 0"

3' - 8"

0' - 4 7/8"

2' - 0"

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6' - 0"

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14' - 8 7/8"

10' - 9 13/16"

8' - 9"

34' - 2"

16' - 8"

8' - 5 7/8"

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14' - 5 3/16"

10' - 0"

4' - 3" 6' - 6"

3' - 11 5/16"

18' - 9"

16' - 8 7/8"

0' - 6" 2' - 7 5/8"

10' - 3 3/8"

4' - 0"

2' - 8 3/4"

8' - 10"

11' - 4"

11' - 9 7/8"

3' - 11 1/8"

3' - 11 1/8"

8 10' - 7"

5' - 0"

14' - 7 1/8"

8' - 7 3/16"

16' - 8"

14' - 7 1/2"

19' - 9 1/8"

8' - 5 7/8"

10' - 3 3/8"

15' - 4 3/4" 16' - 1 3/4" 8

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23' - 9"

A

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24' - 0"

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5

24' - 0"

C

24' - 0"

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24' - 0"

D

24' - 0"

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21' - 9"

F2

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TOP OF B 115

(E). T.O.G. 112' - 7"

(E). T.O.S 113' - 1"

TOP OF COL 111

CEILING HEIG 109

CEILING HEIG 108

LE 100 T.O.W.-FOUNDA 99

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B.O.W.-FOUNDA 96

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TOP OF BRICK 115' - 0" (E). T.O.S (E). T.O.G. 113' - 1" TOP OF 112' COLUMN - 7" 111' - 9" CEILING HEIGHT 9' 109' - 0" CEILING HEIGHT 8' 108' - 0"

LEVEL 1 T.O.W.-FOUNDATION 100' 99' -- 0" 8" B.O.W.-FOUNDATION 96' - 0"

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Wentao Zhu | Portfolio

Columbia GSAPP Advanced Studio (Fall 2023) I nstru c to r: P h i li ppe Ra h m , M a r i a m i M a g hl ake l i dze Role: I n di v i du a l Wo r k Site: C o lu m bi a U n i ver si ty i n t he c i ty o f N ew Yo rk, M ai n cam p u s .

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MOUNTAIN AVEN HOUSE PUBLIC INTERIOR T h e su bj e c t of s tu d y w i ll b e th e con s tr u cti on of a g reen h ou s e i n New York, b u t o n e t hat i s cli m ati cally i nver ted , i .e. n o lon g er a war m g reen h ouse a s in t he 1 9 t h c e n tu r y, i n th e m an n er of th e Palm Hou s e, w h ere th e s oci et ie s of t he c o l d We s t s ou g h t to rep rod u ce th e war m th of m i ld er cli m ates tha nks to fo ssi l f uel s , b u t a cold g reen h ou s e, p rop er to th e 2 1 s t cen tu r y, w h ere t he so c i et i e s o f a Wes t th at h as b ecom e too h ot s eek to rep rod u ce th e c ol dne ss o f m i l d e r c l i m ates th an ks to ren ewab le en erg i es . To th e “ Palm Hou se” of t he 1 9 t h c e n tu r y, th e p rop os al i s to d es i g n a “ M ou n tai n Aven Hou s e”, a s t he c o n st r uc t i on of a cold m i cro- cli m ate i n th e n ow s corch i n g m acrocli ma te of t he West . Th e s trateg y leverag es th e d em an d of p lan ts an d h u m an bodie s for heal t hy v i sib le li g h t, an d red u ces i n d oor h eat by b locki n g s p eci fi c wa ve l e ngt hs o f v i si b l e l i g h t th rou g h th e i n ter i or . Fi n ally, i t u ti li zes a g eoth er m al c ool ing syste m to f u r th er en h an ce cooli n g , ach i evi n g an i n d oor m i crocli m ate suita bl e fo r b o t h p l an ts an d h u m an occu p an ts to es cap e s u m m er h eat i n New York.

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Mountain Aven House | Master 2. Semester | Fall 2023 Tailor spaces and form’s design to diverse species’ visible spectral needs.

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Fall 2023 | Master 2. Semester | Mountain Aven House Nurturing Student Activities in a Healthy Light Environment

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Mountain Aven House | Master 2. Semester | Fall 2023

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Fall 2023 | Master 2. Semester | Mountain Aven House

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Mountain Aven House | Master 2. Semester | Fall 2023 Implement geothermal cooling to establish a cool micro-climate zone for arctic plants and students.

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Fall 2023 | Master 2. Semester | Mountain Aven House

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JIM THOMPSON RESIDENCE RESIDENTIAL T h e p roj e c t i s w o r k i ng o n t h e d es i g n of th e res i d en ce u n i ts for ar ti s ts an d o c c asi o nal g uest s i n t h e sp i r it of Ji m Th om p s on Hou s e an d Is aan Vi llag e. A r ti s ts c o u l d stay fo r a sh o r t p e r i o d of ti m e as a few w eeks , or s everal m on th s . A lot in te rac t i o n a m o n g ar t i st s an d th e w eaver s of th e far m s are en cou rag ed .

M y d esi g n c o n c ep t stem s f rom a d eep ad m i rati on for th e ad ap ti ve i n g en u i ty of lo c al resi d e n t s i n T hai v i l l a g es . In s p i red by th ei r li fes ty le i n u ti li zi n g u p cycled mate r i a l s to mo d i f y t h ei r h o mes for n eed s , th e con cep t ai m to b reath e n ew li fe in to l o n g -vac an t st r u c t u re a t th e far m an d en r i ch com m u n i ty s p aces . U ti li zi n g f i ve ex i st i n g st r uc t u res, e ac h w i th i ts u n i q u e ch aracter an d h i s tor y, w e p rop os e a t ra n sfo r mat i ve p roj e c t . T h es e s tr u ctu res , p r i m ar i ly u s ed for on e m on th o f seaso n al to u r i st v i si t s, w i ll b e rei m ag i n ed i n to d i fferen t s p aces , i n clu d i n g k i tc h en s, st u d i o s, an d resi d en ces . B y rep u r p os i n g exi s ti n g s tr u ctu res an d in c o r p o ra t i ng up c yc l e m a te r i a ls , w e ai m to create s p aces th at res on ate w i th th e e t h o s o f t h e v i l l ag e w h i l e o f fer i n g n ew op p or tu n i ti es for s oci al i n teracti on an d a r t i st i c ex p ressi o n. T h i s p r o jec t wa s sel ec t ed a n d wou l d be implemented into Jim Thompson Art Center and Allzone Studio‘s actual architectural project.

Columbia GSAPP Advanced Studio (Spring 2024) C r i t i c : Ra c h a por n C h ooc h u ey (A l l zone) , Lucy Navarro ( Selldorf Architects) Rol e : Pa r t ly Grou p Wor k, p roje ct is led and desi gned by Wentao Zhu Pa r t n e r : Li c h e n g H u a n g S i te : Ji m T h om ps on Fa r m , T h a i l a n d.

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Jim Thompson Residence | Master 3. Semester | Spring 2024

Local settlement analysis before going to Thailand by Wentao Zhu

Khlong Toei Community Transformation Timeline

Ana l yz i n g n ew se t t l e m e n t ’ s u n i t s UNIT 1

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UNI T 2

Spring 2024 | Master 3. Semester | Jim Thompson Residence

Transforming Single-Family Housing: Stock-Centric Modifying family’s unit that collects recyclable waste for sale, selling goods and products at markets along with Online.

U NI T 1

Transforming Single-Family Housing: Kitchen-Centric Modifying family that runs restaurants, food carts, and food delivery services.

U NI T 2

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Jim Thompson Residence | Master 3. Semester | Spring 2024

Local settlement analysis in Thailand by Wentao

Re sourc e f ulne ss a nd a da pta bi li ty of l o c a l re si de nt s, w ho i nge ni ously re pur po se u p -c yc l e d m a te r i a ls to m odi f y t he i r hom e s, re f l e c ti n g b o th ne c e ssi ty a nd c re a t i v i ty.

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Spring 2024 | Master 3. Semester | Jim Thompson Residence Fa rm Ma p / Visualizatio n : Lich en g F i ve Exi sti n g Un i ts

Farm

SITE

Sit e pl a n / V i sua li za t i on: L i c he ng

D ur i ng our v i si t to t he fa r m , w e le a r ne d f rom loc a l o p e ra to rs th a t m a ny t ra di t i ona l house s on- si te re m a i n e m pty for m os t o f th e ye a r, w i t h only a bout a m ont h of usa ge a nnua lly, pr i m a r i ly se rv i n g a s st r uc t ure s for tour i st v i si t s. H e nc e, w e w onde re d w he th e r we c o u l d re pur pose t he se long- te r m va c a nt uni t s a nd bre a t he n ew l i fe i n to t he m . O n- si te, w e i de nt i f i e d f i ve ex i st i ng st r uc t ure s, e a c h re p re se n te d by a di f fe re nt c olor , si t ua te d on t he out sk i r t s of t he v i l l a g e, mo stly unuse d.

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Jim Thompson Residence | Master 3. Semester | Spring 2024

Kit c he n & D i n n i n g / V is u al izat io n : We nta o

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Design

Spring 2024 | Master 3. Semester | Jim Thompson Residence

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Jim Thompson Residence | Master 3. Semester | Spring 2024

STU D IO / Visu al izat io n : Wen tao

Existing

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Design P

Process

Spring 2024 | Master 3. Semester | Jim Thompson Residence

Proposal

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Jim Thompson Residence | Master 3. Semester | Spring 2024

Use m a tri x to do c u m e n t t he p ro c e ss o f remov i n g, a ddi n g, re l o c a t i ng an d rep ur p o si n g d iffe re n t c o m po n e nt s f ro m ex i st i n g h o use s o r up -cyc li n g pi e c e s . / V is u al izat io n : Wen tao

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L e tte r: Exi s ti n g s tr u ctu res at far m .

Nu mber : New Prop os als .

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Spring 2024 | Master 3. Semester | Jim Thompson Residence

Exh i b i ti on an d p hy s i cal m od el was m ad e by Wen ta o, Lic he ng

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ECOLOGICAL HOTSPOT INFRASTRUCTURE Columbia GSAPP Advanced Studio (Summer 2023) I nstru c to r: U ri e l Fo g ué Role: I n di v i du a l Wo r k Site: Newto w n C re e k , N ew Yo r k .

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Vi s u al i zati o n by Wen tao Z h u and L i cheng H u ang

Through a series of installations and gardening devices, Ecological Hotspot is an innovative project that seeks to address the pressing environmental challenge faced by the Newtown Creek industrial area—the decline of bird habitats caused by the infamous “Earth Heater.” This visionary endeavor envisions a modern, public space designed to facilitate meaningful interactions between two distinct yet interconnected communities: the avian inhabitants and the Camper Force of Amazon Warehouse Center, also known as Nomads. They engage in a sustainable coexistence with their feathered counterparts. Through this unique collaboration, the project aims to create a nurturing environment where birds and humans coexist in harmony.

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Ecological Hotspot | Master 1. Semester | Summer 2023

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Summer 2023 | Master 1. Semester | Ecological Hotspot

Urbanization’s Impact: Accelerating Change and Avian Decline in New York City In New Yor k Ci ty, th e averag e tem pe ra t ure ha s r i s en by at leas t 2 . 5 d eg rees Cels i u s due to urba n d evelop m en t

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Ecological Hotspot | Master 1. Semester | Summer 2023

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Summer 2023 | Master 1. Semester | Ecological Hotspot

Ad ap t at i on A m i d s t U r b an i zat i on The Newtown Creek Area, once renowned as a significant nesting ground for both land and seabird species, has undergone a dramatic transformation into an industrial hub. This urbanization has reshaped the landscape, displacing natural habitats and threatening biodiversity.

Despite these challenges, some species, such as the Chimney Swift, have demonstrated remarkable adaptability by finding innovative ways to coexist with human society.

While the industrialization of the Newtown Creek Area has undoubtedly altered its ecological dynamics, the presence of adaptable species like the Chimney Swift serves as a testament to nature’s capacity for resilience and adaptation in the face of urbanization. Efforts to preserve and restore natural habitats within urban landscapes can help mitigate the impact of industrial development on wildlife and promote coexistence between humans and nature.

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Summer 2023 | Master 1. Semester | Ecological Hotspot

D e s i g n Pr op os al This project focuses on the Amazon Fulfillment Center in the Newtown Creek area as an experimental site for reusing the substantial amount of packaging waste generated annually, including cardboard, wood, steel, paper, foam, and bubble wrap. These materials will be repurposed into various new installations that can be attached to different locations within the area. These installations serve two primary functions: firstly, to meet the living needs of the nomadic community working at Amazon, providing amenities such as restrooms, resting areas, charging stations, and Internet access; secondly, to provide artificial bird habitats, allowing avian species to resettle and breed within the area. Through this innovative approach, the project aims to address both human and ecological needs, utilizing waste materials to create functional and environmentally beneficial solutions for the Newtown Creek area.

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Other Work | Fall 2022

SPIRE Energy Student Design Competition (Spring 2022) Loca ti o n : M o n tgo m e r y, A l a b a m a Role: I n di v i du a l Wo r k I nstru c to r: Je n n i fer P i nd yc k

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3rd Place

Fall 2022 | Other Work

FLEXLEARN SCHOOL K-5 EDUCATION I n t h e c i ty of M on tg om er y, th e s i te s i ts on th e lan d b etw een res ide nt ia l a nd c o m merc i a l area, an d r i g h t b en eath th e G u n Is lan d Ch u te R i ver. K-5 is a n A mer i c a n ter m for th e ed u cati on p er i od from ki n d erg ar ten to fi ft h gra de. In t hi s p roj ec t, Wh en I th i n k of elem en tar y s ch ool ed u cati on , I b eli eve t he most i m p o r t a n t th i n g for ch i ld r en at th at ag e i s n ot ju s t acq u i r i n g kn owl e dge but l e ar n i ng how to i n ter act an d s oci ali ze w i th each oth er , ob s er ve th e surrounding t hr o ug h l i s ten i n g , w atch i n g , s m elli n g an d tou ch i n g an d th e g oal i s t o improve t he c hi l d ’ s over all p er cep ti on an d s oci al s ki lls .

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Other Work | Fall 2022

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Fall 2022 | Other Work

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Other Work | Fall 2022

Entra n c e G a rde n

Scho o l I n te ri o r

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Fall 2022 | Other Work

SKID ROW WELFARE CENTER Undergraduate Studio (Fall 2022)

Residential & Education

In st ruc tor: Charles Garcia Rol e: In d ivid ual Work Site: Skid Row, Los Ang el es

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Homeless Youth Veterans Other Homeless People

be c a use t hey li ve on t he st re e t for a long t i m e a nd are u n a b l e to obta i n a good e duc a t i ona l a nd soc i a l e nv i ronm e nt . T hi s p roje c t i s i nte nde d to de si gn a w e lfa re c e nte r w hi c h c a n prov i de th e m wi th a c om for ta ble grow t h a nd li v i ng e nv i ronm e nt . S k i d Row c o n ta i n s o n e o f t he la rge st sta ble popula t i ons ( a bout 9 , 2 0 0 – 1 5 , 0 0 0 ) of hom e l e ss p e o p l e i n t he U ni te d S ta te s a nd ha s be e n k now n for i t s c onde n se d h o me l e ss 16%

popula t i on si nc e t he 1 9 3 0 s. E spe c i a lly t he num be r of hom e l e ss mi n o rs

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ha ve re a c he d 3 0 0 0 dur i ng t he C ov i d- 1 9 e pi de m i c . W he n mo st o f th e she lte r s ha ve c lose d due to C ov i d- 1 9 , m a ny of t he m ha ve b e e n l i v i n g

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1. Children Housing

2. Office

2. Classroom

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3. Calming Space

4. Library

4. Reading Room

5. Dinning Hall

5. Study Room

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Wentao Zhu

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