ARCHITECTURE
2019 - 2024
PORTFOLIO QING YIN Master of Architecture in UCLA
PORTFOLIO
Selected works 2020 -2024
CONTENTS 01 A PIANO PIECE ON THE SEA Cruise Ship Space Design Based on Piano Music
02 HIDE AND SEEK Playful playground to move around--landscape design
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03 The Material Research Center Santa Monica Warehouse Renovation
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04 BOTANICAL GARDEN Botanical Program Design
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05 "WALL" Of Communication Boundary Space Design Of Campus In Urban Cities
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06 Building Skin Design Program Research on one natural sysytem --Petals(on going program)
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07 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DESIGN Long-term rental apartment design
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08 OTHER WORKS
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A PIANO PIECE ON THE SEA
Cruise Ship Space Design Based on Piano Music Project Tutor: Liu Tiejun Date: 10.2019-12.2019 Individual Work
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Piano piece translation cruise ship this work is based on Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor. The rhythm, mood, and order of the piano music itself seeks the correlation of various elements and spaces and gives the musical elements a spatial form. This design hopes that the cruise space will be endowed with the rhythm of piano music and full of emotions, showing the continuity of music and the circulation of breath.
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CARNIVAL CRUISE
Site Analysis
CARNIVAL VISTA C A R N I VA L V I S TA c r u i s e s h i p o f t h e European Caribbean route. The cruise ship has 5 floors. The main function area includes various bars, restaurants, concert halls, cinemas, swimming pools, spas, and other entertainment areas. The cruise ship is a luxury cruise. The service team is famous. The picture shows a partial plan of the c r u i s e s h i p ' s t h i r d f l o o r, s h o w i n g t h e complete layout and flow of a piano bar on the cruise ship. It is also the address chosen for this work.
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Nocturne in c-sharp Minor Op.posth repetition, morbidity, contemplation
Brightness, excitement, memory
pain, confusion, wandering
This work hopes to translate the abstract piano music (Nocturne in c-sharp Minor Op.posth) into space and express the change of emotions in the space with architectural language. Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor can be divided into three sections according to rhythm and mood. The first section is composed of a melody that appears multiple times in the movement. The left hand is composed of a large-span decomposed chord. The vibrato is added, which gives people the feeling of tactful, pensive, and pathological The theme of the second paragraph is varied, and the speed gradually increases, giving people a feeling of excitement and clarity; the third paragraph once again has a large-span scale, giving people a feeling of wandering and confusion.
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Nestification
Diffusion
Repeat
Music Mhythm and Spatial Transformation
According to the emotions extracted from each section of the piano music, they are translated into architectural language and organized in space. That is to say, the first part of contemplative and morbid emotions are translated into space, and space is characterized by continuous and repetitive, and there is a process of constant change to openness in the space; the second part of the emotions becomes clear, and space is characterized by openness and strong interaction; The third part of the emotions is back to the main tone, and the wandering emotions can be spatially embodied as a closed loop of occlusion and flow of the line of sight.
Space Model Display
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Second-tier platform
Separate wall
First floor
axonometric exploded view The drawing shows the relationship between architectural elements. The linear space is divided into three from the entrance, which corresponds to each piano music section one by one. In addition to the original piano bar, it has a private and open deck and a secondstory leisure area.
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A-A' Section View
Ground Floor Plan
A. Entrance First floor plan B. Semi-open deck C. Piano bar D. Open music bar E. Separate deck F. Second-tier platform
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SPACE SPLIT DISPLAY
A journey through the soul of 1870
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Rhythm and Space
Piano Bar
Open Bar Deck 10
Hide And Seek
Building Sustainable Landscapes Project Tutor: Yara Feghali Date: 2023 Fall(UCLA school work) Group Work Group Member: Qing Yin & Qinyi Wu 11
Our project embodies a whimsical landscape that is a delight to navigate. It features a smoothly reimagined terrain with undulating and intersecting pathways, complemented by shaded indoor gardens. The selection of native plants requires minimal water, underscoring our commitment to sustainability while ensuring an engaging and playful environment.
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Diagram
Axonometric View
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Master Plan
Section & Model Display
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Model D
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Display
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The Material Research Center
Santa Monica Warehouse Renovation Project Tutor: Georgina Huljich Date: 2023 Fall(UCLA school work) Group Work Group Member: Qing Yin & Mingxi Cao 17
The material research center focuses on the exploration and implementation of lightweight construction materials, and showcases cutting-edge materials such as ETFE and bendable steel plates. This was also the expressed through the building’s double facade: elegant translucent ETFE covered by light steel bubbles. Situated on the existing site, the design seamlessly integrates the original warehouse structure, repurposing it as a public exhibition space. This preserved section acts as a focal point, around which the newly constructed research center wraps, offering panoramic views of the material exhibitions. 18
Floor Plan
Elevation 3 2
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1. Seminar Room 2. Lab
Third Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Fourth Floor Plan 19
3. Assembly Area
Structure Details
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LIGHTWEIGHT FUTURES Innovating with ETFE and Flexible Steel at the Material Research Center
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Botanical Garden Design
botanical program design based on column+ Project Tutor: Max Kuo Date: 2022 Spring (UCLA school work) Individual Work 23
The whole project revolves around the column. In columns plus, I used minimal surfaces, which create rooms, inside and outside. I combine them with the columns, try to make these columns different from each others.Some plants are placed inside the column, so they turn to have a shape, some are placed in other places inside the building, they are more free. I think the contrast would be interesting.
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Plan & Fragment & Plants Diagram column column / floor/ floor
closed - open closed - open
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Section & Exploded View
columns
top unit
second floor plan
bottom unit
first floor plan
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Outdoor Front/ Back View
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"WALL" Of Communication Boundary Space Design Of Campus In Urban Cities Project Tutor: Huang Yan Date: 2019 Group Work Group Member: Qing Yin, Lin Cao, Fangzhou Shi Role in Team: Design (1/3) Drawings(100%) We aim to transform the campus boundary from isolating to inclusive. Through disassembly and reconstruction, we create a continuous, interlaced texture that fosters communication between the campus and urban space. Our goal is to establish a multi-modal, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable boundary space.
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The family area for faculty and staff focuses on privacy, featuring greenery and ample space for main activities geared towards relaxation and basic community events.
The residenti incorporates a mix urban activities, in events to enha alongside numerou for individual use.
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I Muse
II Stroll
III Entertainment
The overhanging platform serves as a single-person space, and the shelter of plants ensures privacy.
Surrounding gentle ramps in this part allow residents to take a leisurely stroll here.
The varied platform up and down inspires children to explore and do activities here.
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The industrial park prioritizes innovation by facilitating technology exchanges between the academic community and society. It supports activities like exhibitions and fashion shows that link campus life with external engagement, highlighting the importance of student-society interaction.
al community of commercial and ncluding children's nce enjoyment, us spaces designed
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The platform connecting the two o ff i c e b u i l d i n g s p r o v i d e s o ff i c e functional areas.
A complete larger platform can be used for performances by nearby residents and school students.
The platform communicated with the office buildings at both ends of the road.
Section View Display
Communication The structure is located on the exterior of the office building, surrounded by plants. Section a-a'
Connection The structures cantilevered out across the road and communicate with adjacent buildings. Section b-b'
Surrounding The structure is surrounded by buildings in the community, forming a continuous space. Section c-c'
Conxist Structures and buildings coexist, forming many independent spaces inside. Section d-d'
Industrial Park In the industrial park and the science and technology building, facilities are primarily located along both sides of the road. Their main purpose is to facilitate interaction with nearby office buildings, offering built-in features such as office spaces, temporary dining areas, and exhibition halls.
Community In the community area, installations are designed to form a continuous sequence. Play structures for children are integrated with greenery, offering a highly flexible setup.
Building Skin Design Program Research on one natural sysytem --Petals(on going program) Project Tutor: Julia Koerner Date: 2024 Research Studio(2024 fall) Individual Work Petals range in complexity, influenced by their structural intricacies and surface adaptations. Flowers' interaction with daylight is notable, as they adjust their opening based on sunlight exposure. Weather factors like humidity and temperature also play roles in their daily cycles. I focus on flowers that react to heat and light, which is a prevalent mechanism for their blooming. Light stimulates a growth process in the petals, leading to their opening, while the absence of light or less exposure causes them to close, mimicking a natural response to environmental changes. This mechanism of opening in response to light and heat has inspired the design of a building facade that similarly reacts to the climate, particularly sunlight exposure. The next phase involves devising a strategy to adapt to varying sunlight conditions, integrating nature's efficiency into architectural design.adding an additional layer of botanical elegance to the mask's design.
Petal Formation Diagram Growth Pattern Bud
Partially open
Fully open
Senescent
heat
heat temperature
Too much Light
heat
temperature
Enhanced Light
heat
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Faint Light/ under shadow
Darkness
Arrangement
Valvate
Ascending imbricate
Twisted
Response To Sun Radiation
Dynamic Growth Diagram
Quin imbricate
Affordable housing design
Long-term rental apartment design Project Tutor: Garrett Ricciardi Date: 2022 spring (UCLA school work) Individual Work 37
My focus on the dingbat's identity centers on the overhang created for parking by staggering the units above and below. This design results in an overhang for parking spaces, with the first floor's roof serving as a public area. Another key concept is the concealment of cars; by altering the orientation of each unit and positioning them in a circular arrangement side by side, the vehicles are kept out of view. The first floor features four small clusters, allowing for pedestrian pathways between them and access to upper levels. 38
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“PUNISHMENT” THEATER
Space Design Based on Mixed Reality Project Tutor: Wang Jiansong Date: 01.2020-05.2020 Individual Work
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(The cover)Exhibited
(The cover)Exhibited Guangdong Province
This subject intends personally participate plan and whether the
d at Beijing Design Center (No. 9, Wangjing Street, Chaoyang District, Vanke Times Center) (still on show)
d at Zhuhai International Convention and Exhibition Center (Hall 5 of Zhuhai International Convention and Exhibition Center, e) (12.3.2020-12.06.2020)
s to present the new venue "punishment theater" in 2043, a place where criminals are punished mentally. The audience es in the behavior of "punishing" criminals. I want to explore the boundaries between technology and ethics by presenting the e audience in the "Supreme" theater plays a role of justice.to confidently show themselves and pursue art and dreams. 42
Other Works
Hand-painted works display
character I
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07.2020
character II
07.2020
character III
07.2020
watercolor practice
characters and still life practice
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BLOODY BALLAD
A Tribute to Quentin Tarantino’s Short Film Making Project Tutor: Liam Denhamer Date: 04.2023-06.2023 Individual Work(UCLA school work) Quentin Tarantino, a film industry legend known for his bold style, employs animation in "Kill Bill" to playfully distort violence, creating a cartoonish vibe. This technique serves as a buffer, emphasizing themes of war and revenge while providing a theatrical escape from harsh realities. Tarantino prioritizes theatricality over realism, turning films like "Kill Bill" into platforms for fantasy and play. In sound design, he skillfully toggles between realistic and stylistic tones during violent scenes, guiding the audience's perception. Tarantino's mastery extends to extreme close-ups, used for various purposes, conveying gravity, character dynamics, and aesthetic appeal. The story takes place in an abandoned church, a tense and dramatic confrontation unfolds between a man and a woman, marked by betrayal and anticipation. The man, with an unsettling smile, approaches the woman, revealing a pistol and hinting at hidden dangers, to which the woman responds with defiant smirks and threats. Their standoff escalates into a violent struggle, ending with the woman overpowering the man using a knife, her actions fueled by a sense of betrayal. As the man falls, the church's solemn silence returns, leaving the woman alone with the consequences of their fatal encounter.
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