ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO
Application for MA Urban Design and Planning
WANG YANFEI
Selected works: 2019-2021
WANG YANFEI CONTENTS
EDUCATION 09/2019-07/2022 (Expected)
University of Liverpool (2+2 program) BA Architecture Main course: Environmental Design, History and Theory of Architecture, Integrated Technical Project Design, Practice Management, Urban Studies, Structural Design
09/2017-07/2019
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2+2 program) BEng Architecture Main course : Small Scale Architectural Design, History of Western Architecture, Humanities and Architecture, Construction and Materials, Design Thinking and Articulation, Architectural Representation and Communication.
WORK EXPERIENCE 06/2019-07/2019
01 " BATHE NATURE FROM THE TOP "
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Social Space, Bootle, UK. Uol Final year project from Studio Pen & Inc. Independent Work. 2020-2021. (year3)
02 " A MULTICULTURAL MUSIC SCHOOL "
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Humanistic Environment Architecture, Liverpool, UK. Course Design. Independent Work. 2019-2020. (year2)
03 " THE EXHIBITION IN TOXTETH RESERVOIR "
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City & Historical Culture, Liverpool, UK. Course Design. Independent Work. 2019-2020. (year2)
Futurepolis LLC, Suzhou Architecture Design Assistant Followed up with the Chinese Medicine Hospital and was responsible for the collection and analysis of cases and data. Learned the rendering skills of public buildings. Cultivated good communication skills with structural engineers, plumbing and electrical engineers, landscape designers, etc.
04 " VIBRANT BOX HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY "
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Residential. Personal Research. Independent Work. 2020-2021. (year3)
SKILLS 2D Graphic Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Inesign; AutoCAD.
3D Modeling SketchUp; Rhinoceros; Enscape with SketchUp; V-Ray for Rhino; Grasshopper.
Hand-painting Watercolor, sketch
BATHE NATURE FROM THE TOP "Hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, hot springs – spa culture takes on various forms throughout the world, and learning to relax like a local is a top attraction in many destinations. It is a unique but time-tested approach for pain relief as well as a chief method of boosting wellness and reducing stress. Bathhouses serve as a gathering place, an invitation to connect in a setting where sensual absorbtion replaces small talk. Also addresses cultural contrasts masterfully between the straight lines of the architecture and the movement of water, or between the gray of the rocks and the play of light and colors."
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SITE ANALYSIS
CURRENT SITUATION AND PROBLEMS
Location: St Mary's Complex, Waverley St, Bootle L20 4AP. ‘Historically part of Lancashire, Bootle's proximity to the River Mersey and the industrial city of Liverpool to the south saw it grow rapidly in the 1800s, first as a dormitory town for wealthy merchants, and then as a centre of commerce and industry in its own right following the arrival of the railway and the expansion of the docks and shipping industries. Post-war economic success in the 1950s and 1960s gave way to a downturn, precipitated by a reduction in the significance of Liverpool Docks internationally, and changing levels of industrialisation, coupled with the development of modern suburbs and the expansion of industries into the Merseyside hinterlands. ’
Population density
Public transportation
Workers aged 32-64
Feel stressed
From huge workload
A bath to relax
Native Irish&Welsh
Interested in party
Form a bar culture
A place to drink
Young people
High unemployment
bath house
pub
Land use
Demand jobs
A space for work
wework space
STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS Natural elements
Trees
Northern Railway Station
Site boundary
Downtown mall
Auto repair shop
Under the railway bridge
SAFE Organization
Canal
Southern Railway Station
Assisted living facilities
Grass
Natural light
Through glass curtain wall
Through the roof skylight
Through the wall gap
Water system
Underground water storage
Rainwater collection
River water extraction
By adding tree and grass natural elements into the overall architectural design, the natural atmosphere of the building is increased and the surrounding environment characteristics are integrated, so that people can feel the unique breath of nature during the bathing process. Considering the abundance of natural light, three different forms of light are introduced into different functional spaces. Each space overlaps each other while maintaining its independence, so that people in different positions can observe each other's activities. Since the site is distributed around the canal, using river water as the main water supply system for water circulation can reduce waste and loss. The underground water pipe introduces river water through filtering to heat or cool water for baths. The underground water storage device can collect rainwater and water the lawn.
terrace
Underground tunnel
pub
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office pub
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
2 Ground infrastructure
changing room
3 Horizontal expansion
hot bath cold bath
reception toilet
swimming pool
office
terrace swimming pool
sauna
spa
air bath
cold bath
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
4 Vertical elevation
5 Parallel telescopic
Glass replacement wall
reception
6
reception
BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN 0
4m
8m
12m
16m
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Bath
Shower
The view from a stepped underground passage
Sauna
Handwashing
Swim
Water the plants
Less emission
Water recycling
Water the lawn
Low temperature
The view from the upper floor wework space
The view from the pool surrounded by plant
Swim
Shower
Water the plants
WATER SYSTEM
The view from the pub and semi-outdoor swimming pool
SOUTH SECTION
0
6m
12m
18m
24m
AXONOMETRIC
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A MULTICULTURAL MUSIC SCHOOL “The music school, which integrates residences, practice rooms, main recital hall, and community activity center, is located next to the beautiful and solemn church, integrating multicultural elements to serve different groups of people to meet different needs. The unique space establishment responds to the needs of different groups of people, while being independent and at the same time integrating with each other so that people can travel through it and feel different charms.”
SITE ANALYSIS
Location: 3 Berkley St, Liverpool L8 1XB. The site is located at the junction of Berkeley Street and Upper Stanhope Street, close to the 150-year-old Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, with a calm and solemn atmosphere. There are many ethnic minority residential areas and retail shops nearby, and it is about a 15-minute drive from Liverpool city centre.
Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
Liverpool College of Art
Makkah Halal
Site boundary
The Kuumba Imani Millenium Centre
Residential residence
United Response Merseyside Area Office
Welsh Presbyterian Church
CURRENT SITUATION AND PROBLEMS Even if there is a community activity center around the site, there is no open space for residents. Most of the local residents are Arab and have ethnic minority specialty shops. The church, as a sacred place, needs to be respected and not disturbed. The music school and Residential buildings need to have their own private spaces, but they also need to be integrated, and they need to attract tourists to come and visit.
Religious Arabs
Decorated ceiling
Stone interior wall
Wooden floor
Concrete wall Students and teachers
STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS The combination of music school and residence is provided for students who come to practice, and the practice room is convenient for short rest and communication. The exterior stepped concert hall attracts tourists to shuttle through it to increase local economic income. In order to integrate Arab culture with local residents' lives, it provides corresponding open community public activity space, and at the same time, it faces the practice outdoor facade of the church. Make grooming to show respect. The residential area echoes the surrounding residential buildings so that the height is controlled below the height of the church and is not eye-catching. As the core part, the atrium connects all spaces with different functions. The folded stairs echo each other to form a gallery bridge in the air for people to walk to different floors, making people You can enjoy the natural beauty of the plants in the atrium in any space.
Ethnic minority residents
Tourist
Hanging stairs
Pillar support space
Main auditorium
Cultural performance
Glass curtain wall
Wall decoration
Wooden frame
Dark floor
Students and teachers
Students and teachers
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Student circulation
Ethnic minority residentscirculation
Tourists circulation
Religious Arabs circulation
m com nt ac ion
odat
m ce roo Practi
rium audito
e Stud
Main enter
unity C
Comm
BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
0
1 Dig down to form underground space
2 Build blocks of different heights upwards
4 Push and pull the wall left and right to form depressions and protrusions
12m
18m
24m
3 Compressed downward to form a stepped shape
5 Push and pull back and forth to remove excess
The external perspective of the community activity center
Perspective of the entrance to the atrium
6m
Looking down at the atrium from the second-floor green space
6 The middle part connects to the annular channel
The external perspective of the main auditorium and practice room
Community Activity Center Perspective
WEST SECTION
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CENTRAL SQUARE
CHURCH
ACTIVITY CENTER
RETAIL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
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12m
24m
36m
48m
AXONOMETRIC
THE EXHIBITION IN TOXTETH RESERVOIR “According to the original geographical location of the reservoir with a long history, the original location of the reservoir is transformed, and the design with the nature of exhibition is introduced. The combination of the original internal structure and the external innovative glass curtain wall reflects the integration of the new and the old. It satisfies the different needs of local culture, social status, population distribution, etc., and reasonably becomes a compelling new scenery.”
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SITE ANALYSIS Location: High Park St, Liverpool L8 8LU
Admiral Park
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church
Seiont House
Beatle Ringo Starr St. Silas Infants School 1945h
Tesco Extra
Lifestyles Park Road
The site is located near the residential cultural and commercial center on a higher ground. It was used as a water storage device and was abandoned in history. There are a large number of iron load-bearing columns inside to support the arched roof. The power tower is the most iconic and loved by local residents. Hope to re-use this place.
STRATEGIES
Ice cube
Main entrance
Calm lake
1.Remove the roof from the original site
The interior scene of the main entrance
Fierce waterfall
Ice water mixture
2.Add glass tubes in the central area
Icicle
3.Add the first glass box as the main entrance
Scene at the elevator entrance of the observation tower on the First floor
Ice cubes
4.Add the second glass box containing the sightseeing tower
Waterfall
Glass box
Catering
Glass tube
5.Add the third glass box as a meeting place
Perspective of glass curtain wall space in meeting place
Market
Sightseeing tower
Exhibition
According to the different spatial forms of water, the ice cube represents the glass box space with different functions, which is the space of the market, catering, sightseeing tower, and main entrance.The columnar water represents the glass pipe which has the functions of exhibition, transportation and lighting.Spaces with different functions are set up according to the needs of different groups of people. The exhibits are placed in the central vertical glass pipe for everyone to enjoy.Transparent glass reflects the permeability of water, and the effect of adding water lines on the glass surface can better reflect the fluidity of water.
6.Add the fourth glass box as a featured bazaar
Scene at the entrance to the bazaar on the Ground floor
The scene of the glass tubes exhibition in the central space
NORTHEAST SECTION 08
0
20m
40m
60m
80m
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
0
20m
40m
60m
80m
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
CAR PARKING
CHURCH
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
GOVERNMENT BUILDING
0
4m
8m
12m
AXONOMETRIC
16m
SPACE EXPERIENCE Exploration under different needs
Shopper
Visitor
Worker
A two-story bazaar designed to meet the needs of shoppers is designed to meet the needs of shoppers. The original arched roof structure and the steel pillars used to support the roof were retained when the internal space was renovated, and the original appearance of the reservoir was maintained to the greatest extent to respect its historical significance. The design combining the old and the new will drive the economic development of this area and show future business opportunities.
The new glass element is added as the highlight of the different functional spaces, attracting tourists to come and consume. Reuse the abandoned reservoir facilities and transform them into a new tourist sightseeing tower. Install a glass column that runs through from top to bottom on the roof, so that rain and sunlight can be reflected on the glass surface, so that the viewing angle is not limited to the existing internal space.
Create a green environment for the workers who come to rest, including the plant decoration on the facade and the rattan on the inner roof. The use of glass pipes covers many aspects: bonsai exhibition, art display, spiral staircase.
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VIBRANT BOX HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY “Based on the social status of the elderly people,the prefabricated box-type housing model provides diversified residential units, accompanied by public dining areas and entertainment areas to meet the needs of different groups of people. In different unit modules, rooms with different functions such as bedrooms, kitchens, classrooms, emergency centers, gardens, and public activity areas are set up, and the passages throughout the building guide the flow of people in all directions. Taking into account the special characteristics of the crowd, the ramp and the circular flat walkway are arranged in it, and the introduction of professional nursing staff and visitors can participate in it.”
BACKGROUND Difficulties faced by the elderly
Ageism and a lost sense of purpose There are many stereotypes in the thinking of the elderly, which may lead to the isolation of many community activities and the performance of life marginalization.
Difficulty with everyday tasks and mobility
Finding the right care provision
Due to the decline in mobility and agility of the elderly, this prevents them from being u n a b l e t o s o c i a l i z e n o r m a l l y, p u r s u i n g interests or participating in activities they like.
Brain Health
When complete independence is no longer feasible, the elderly need additional professional nursing care, and caregivers need to obtain the necessary training and emotional support to help them provide the best care.
End of life preparations
Alzheimer's disease accounts for 33% of people over 85 years of age. Early prediction and diagnosis can optimize cognitive adaptability, slow down cognitive decline and support nursing staff.
STRATEGY A collection of residential complexes for the elderly
STRUCTURE & SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Wall Structure: Interior Decoration Cork Board Insulation Waterproof Layer Clt Panel Air Barrier The Aluminum Outer Case Is Connected By Nails Rainwater Drain
Enhance social activities
Communicate to reduce loneliness
Ramp & elevator design
A private space An event space
Limited activity The loneliness caused by being alienated from social group activities due to restricted physical activity is very common in the elderly. It is hoped that by creating a meeting place space, providing various multi-person entertainment and educational projects, and promoting mutual exchanges between the crowds. Most of the passage floors in the design space adopt ramps and elevator facilities to help special groups of people move flexibly.
The end of life of the elderly will have financial implications and support is needed to ensure that their wishes are respected.
Independent and quiet space including temporary living conditions
Family companionship People living in nursing homes will maintain an eager attitude towards family relationships, and regular communication with their children will reduce loneliness and ensure healthy physical and mental development. It is hoped that by designing a private space to provide a short stay function for the visitor's arrival, including private bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and even some room types with private open-air garden.
Gather and share
A shared space
Roof structure: Internal cork board decoration layer Wooden bracket for connection Wire and Cable CLT panel Insulation Iron roof support structure Outside facade including Green Roof: Pictorial Meadows Green Roof Seed Mix Green estate Green Roof Substrate Filter Layer Drainage Layer Protection Mat Waterproof Membrane Vapour Control Layer Plywood Deck
Shared kitchen and dining room Cross-laminated timber is adopted as the main material, and the prefabricated structure is convenient for future recycling. An insulation layer is added between the wooden structures to ensure comfort, and an aluminum metal plate is wrapped on the outside to protect the wooden structure from moisture. Use the roof green to collect rainwater and set up a groundwater circulation system underground. The collected rainwater can be used to irrigate the central garden.
Help each other Elderly people who like to live with friends prefer to be able to use shared spaces to take care of each other in life, even special groups of people who need 24-hour care. Taking this into consideration in the design, the concept of two rooms and one hall was adopted to provide for people with different needs. The outdoor garden will become a gathering place for all people.
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One bedroom units block
1. Choose three sites as the basis
2. Vertical push and pull to get three kinds of blocks
3. Further increase the height to three floors and connect to each other
Shared bedroom units block
4. Push and pull along the front, back, left, and right to form different unit block combinations
5. Change the height difference of the connecting channel and add stairs
6. Add the atrium walkway design and install ramps
Activity Room space
bedroom
bedroom no.1
bathroom
bedroom no.2
gym
bathroom cafe
livingroom
livingroom office
One bedroom unit-private space
Two bedroom unit-shared space
reception
Activity space-event space
ELEVATION
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
0
Detail of one bedroom block
7m
14m
21m
28m
Detail of shared bedroom block SECOND FLOOR PLAN
0
2.5m
5m
7.5m
10m
SECTION 11
Rooof
Second Floor The perspective of a separate single bedroom
The perspective of dining area in cafe
Walkways
The perspective of the shared double bedroom and living room
The perspective of fitness activity area
First Floor
Ground Floor
The perspective of the pedestrian passage on the central platform 12
WANG YANFEI Graduated school: University of Liverpool (expected) Email: 18997189098@163.com Tel: +44 7579912258 +86 18997189098