ARCHITECTURE
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Application for MArch Bio-Integrated Design WANG YANFEI Student number: 21203287
Selected works: 2019-2021
WANG YANFEI CONTENTS
EDUCATION 09/2017-07/2021
University of Liverpool It is a 2+2 learning project with XJTLU. Main course (BA3): Architecural Design, Environmental Design, History and Theory of Architecture, Integrated Technical Project Design, Practice Management. Degree: BA Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE 06/2019-07/2019
Futurepolis LLC, Suzhou Under the guidance of the instructor, the preliminary preparations for the design project of the Chinese Medicine Hospital were completed, during which case analysis was carried out to promote the smooth meeting between the team and the investor. Position: Architectural intern
SKILLS
01 " BATHE NATURE FROM THE TOP "
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Social Space, Bootle, UK. Uol Final year project from Studio Pen & Inc. Independent Work.
02 " A MUITICUITURAL MUSIC SCHOOL "
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Humanistic Environment Architecture, Liverpool, UK. Course Design. Independent Work.
03 " THE EXHIBITION IN TOXTETH RESERVOIR "
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City & Historical Culture, Liverpool, UK. Course Design. Independent Work.
2D Graphic Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Inesign AutoCAD
3D Modeling SketchUp Rhinoceros
Hand-painting
04 " VIBRANT BOX HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY "
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Residential. Personal Research. Independent Work.
Watercolor, sketch
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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."
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
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Downtown mall
Under the railway bridge
Auto repair shop
Assisted living facilities
SAFE Organization
Southern Railway Station
Canal
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. 07
terrace
Underground tunnel
pub
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office pub
FIRST FLOOR PLAN Ground infrastructure
changing room
Horizontal expansion
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3
hot bath cold bath
reception toilet
swimming pool
office
terrace swimming pool
Vertical elevation
Parallel telescopic
Glass replacement wall
spa
air bath
cold bath
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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5 reception
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sauna
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
The view from the pool surrounded by plant
Less emission
Water recycling
Water the lawn
Low temperature
The view from the upper floor wework space
Swim
Shower
Water the plants
WATER SYSTEM
The view from the pub and semi-outdoor swimming pool
SOUTH SECTION 10
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12m
18m
24m
AXONOMETRIC 13
A MUITICUITURAL 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. 16
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
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Practi
audito
Stud
Main enter
unity C
Comm
BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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1 Dig down to form underground space
Build blocks of different heights upwards
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2
Push and pull the wall left and right to form depressions and protrusions
6m
12m
18m
24m
3 Compressed downward to form a stepped shape
5 Push and pull back and forth to remove excess
6 The middle part connects to the annular channel
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The external perspective of the community activity center
Perspective of the entrance to the atrium
Looking down at the atrium from the second-floor green space
The external perspective of the main auditorium and practice room
Community Activity Center Perspective
WEST SECTION 20
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12m
24m
36m
48m
AXONOMETRIC 23
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.”
SITE ANALYSIS
Location: High Park St, Liverpool L8 8LU
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church
Admiral Park
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
Waterfall 26
Glass box
Catering
Glass tube
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. 27
1.Remove the roof from the original site
The interior scene of the main entrance
2.Add glass tubes in the central area
3.Add the first glass box as the main entrance
Scene at the elevator entrance of the observation tower on the First floor
4.Add the second glass box containing the sightseeing tower
5.Add the third glass box as a meeting place
Perspective of glass curtain wall space in meeting place
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 28
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40m
8m
60m
12m
80m
16m
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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40m
60m
80m
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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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 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.
Finding the right care provision 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.
Brain Health
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.
The end of life of the elderly will have financial implications and support is needed to ensure that their wishes are respected.
STRATEGY A collection of residential complexes for the elderly
Gather and share A shared space
Enhance social activities Communicate to reduce loneliness A private space An event space
Independent and quiet space including temporary living conditions
Shared kitchen and dining room
Ramp & elevator design
Limited activity 34
Family companionship
Help each other 35
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
bedroom bathroom
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 no.1
bedroom no.2
gym
bathroom cafe
livingroom
livingroom office
One bedroom unit
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Two bedroom unit
reception
Activity space
ELEVATION
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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7m
14m
21m
28m
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
0
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2.5m
5m
7.5m
10m
SECTION 39
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 40
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WANG YANFEI Graduated school: University of Liverpool Email: ywang5009@163.com Tel: +44 7579912258