/ Contents / 2009-2019 / Selected Works
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Precise Imprecision
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Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonics
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AR Bending Shell
exible construction with robotic fabric formwork Academic 2019
a pavilion construction Academic 2014
a practice of AR building process Academic 2018
04 / Textile Hybrid Structure bending active and tensile membrane
Leon Yi-Liang Ko Selected Works
Academic 2018
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the Poetry about Tamsui
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Linking to the Green
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NTPU Residences
a church designed by tide Academic 2009
a square restoration of hsinchu art center Professional 2016
a student dormitory design Professional 2016
08 / Taoyuan Fire Station a ďŹ re department building design Professional 2017
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NTPU Heart Lake Hall
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Walking in the Blur
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Robotic Fabrication
a university commons design Professional 2018
an interactive installation for social space Academic 2013
wood-brick column and styrofoam wall formation Academic 2015
12 / Metal Interlace 0 weld assembly Academic 2018
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Spatial Printing
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3D Tiling
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Light Leak
mesh mold casting Academic 2018
polystyrene vacuum forming Academic 2018
lamps design by multi-tool Academic 2013, 2018
/ Resume / 2007-2019
00 2007 2019
Resume / LEON YI-LIANG KO / 646-422-9366 / yiliangk@umich.edu 31-36 47th St., Apt. 3C, Astoria, NY 11103-4494
EDUCATION 2019
University of Michigan (UMICH)
Leon Yi-Liang Ko _contact_education_honor_work experience_teaching_symposium. workshop_exhibition_publication. thesis. article_skill
Master of Science in Architecture concentration in Digital and Material Technologies (MSDMT) 2014
Tamkang University (TKU) Master of Architecture
2012
Tamkang University (TKU) Bachelor of Architecture
HONOR 2019
Taubman College Alumni Council Award, Taubman College UMICH
2018
Taubman College Merit-based Scholarship, Taubman College UMICH
2015
Architectural Award of Master's Thesis, Architectural Institute of Taiwan
2013-2014
Tamkang University Graduate Student Scholarship, TKU
2012
Tamkang University Special Academic Award 2007-2012, TKU
2011-2013
Da Yu Citation Academic Award, College of Engineering TKU
2011
Student Project Competition, the 3rd Prize, Taipei Architects Association
2011
Yuan Shao Pin Academic Scholarship, Yuan Shao Pin Cultural and Educational Foundation
2010
Yung Shou Academic Scholarship, Yung Shou Cultural and Educational Foundation
WORK EXPERIENCE 2019
Situ, Extern Designer, New York
2015-2017
Fieldscape Design (fa+p) , Architectural Designer, Taipei
2014-2015
Taipei City Government Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Substitute Services, Taipei
2012-2014
TKU Dept. of Architecture, Chief Librarian of Departmental Library, Tamsui
2012-2013
TKU Dept. of Architecture, Teaching Assistant of Architectural Design EA1, Tamsui
2012
National Taiwan Museum, Project Research Fellow, Taipei
2011
Kengo Kuma and Associates, Intern Designer, Tokyo
2010
Laboratory for Environment & Form, Intern Designer, Tamsui
2009
Chien Kuo Construction Co. Ltd., Intern Designer, Taipei
TEACHING 2014
TKUA the 3rd CAAD Grasshopper Workshop, Lecturer, TKU, Tamsui
2013
TKUA Department of Publications Editing Workshop, Instructor, TKU, Tamsui
2012
Re Archi-Tetris : Urban Design Workshop, Instructor, TKU, Tamsui
SYMPOSIUM / WORKSHOP 2018
ACADIA 2018 Conference, Iberoamerican University, Mexico City
2018
Flexible Formwork for Concrete Curves, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City
2015
TKUA the 1st CAAD Robotics Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
2015
Architectural Institute of Taiwan the 27th Symposium of Research, Presenter, National United University, Miaoli
2015
TKUA Python Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
2014
General Headquarters of the Air Force Future Development Workshop, Instructor, TAF Innovation Base, Taipei
2014
the 3rd Actuating Geometry in Design Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
2013
the 3rd Overseas Academic and Cultural Exchanges Workshop, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
2013
Additive Robotic Materializaion Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
2013
TKUA the 2nd CAAD Grasshopper Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
2013
the 2nd Actuating Geometry in Design Workshop, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei
2012
the 1st Actuating Geometry in Design Workshop, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei
2011
TKUA Geco Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
2010
International Volunteer Workcamp, Banepa, Nepal
2010
TKUA Factory Design Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
2009
Urban Habitat Workshop, TKU, Tamsui
EXHIBITION 2015
Robotic Fabrication Workshop Review, Exhibitor, TKU, Tamsui
2014
TKU M.Arch the 32th Thesis Design Exhibition : Awchitecture, URS21 Art Gallery, Taipei
2014
Yilan Green EXPO Pavilion, Exhibitor, Wulaokeng, Yilan
2013
Digital Fabrication Exhibition : Furniture Design, TKU, Tamsui
2012
TKUA the 44th Thesis Design Exhibition : Re Archi-Tetris, URS21 Art Gallery, Taipei
PUBLICATION, THESIS, ARTICLE 2016 2014 2014 2014
Taiwan Architecture Magazine Vol.252, September, 2016, p.56-57 , Article Author Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonic , Thesis Author, TKU TKUA Document 2012-2013 , Executive Editor, TKU Dept. of Architecture Architecture Youth in 1960-1970 , Editor, TKU Dept. of Architecture
SKILL 3D modeling software / Sketch-up. Rhinoceros. Revit Parametric design software / Grasshopper. Processing. Python 2D graphic software / AutoCAD. CorelDraw. Lightroom. Photoshop. Illustrator. InDesign Animation software / V-Ray Rendering. Sony Vegas Fabrication Tools / Zund Knife Cutter. Laser Cutter. CNC Waterjet. CNC Router. 7-Axis Robot
Precise Imprecision _flexible construction with robotic fabric formwork
/ 2019 / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / Abstract
01 2019
Precise Imprecision flexible construction with robotic fabric formwork / / / /
Digital Fabrication. Material Research Ann Arbor, Michigan 180*80*40 in Yi-Liang Ko, Hong-Fen Lo
Precise Imprecision defines a new robotic construction technique through stack casting fabric molds by KUKA industrial robot and human, and re-defines “precise” and “imprecise” in digital fabrication. Physically, fabric form-fit property allows us to get customized shapes from surrounding precast units, but the process is extremely unpredictable. Computationally, robotic assembly creates more controllable design parameters and reduces many frameworks or labors. Based on these two features, stack casting integrates cast and construction processes simultaneously to improve fabrication efficiency. The unique soft shape and tight form-fit edge connections reflect the dry fitted masonry techniques in traditional Inca Wall. Therefore, through the precise form-fit system and imprecise material variations, Precise Imprecision combines physical performance and digital configuration to build a curvature Inca Wall. Precise robotic assembly causes imprecise placement, imprecise fabric deformation creates precise connection, or vice versa. This fun fact changes the stereotype that precise mold system and digital fabrication are inseparable.
*video / Precise Imprecision
01.traditional fabric formwork / 02.traditional Inca wall / 03.experiment version one / 04.size and order study / 05.combining stack casting and robotic assembly / 06.experiment version two : size and overlap study
Physical Performance Case study 01_
Case study 02_
Patented floor system by Louis Wilhelm Gustav Lilienthal
Cyclopean Cannibalism by Brandon Clifford and Wes McGee
Traditional fabric formwork technique :
Traditional Inca wall techniques :
Fit precasting object
Assembly logic and edge connection
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Experiment v.01 Unlike rigid mold, many factors within fabric formworks influence the resulting shape. Based on previous iterations, three main parameters – size, overlap, and order – are utilized in the final practice. Designers create and predict form by controlling numerical factors.
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Process Stack casting with fabric molds provides various soft
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shape and form-ďŹ t edge conditions as well as integrates cast and construction processes simultaneously.
Experiment v.02
Non-shaped
Shaped 04 Shaped
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2" Overlap 03 Shaped 01 Shaped
02 Non-shaped
Physical performance_ Size, overlap, and order are 3 main parameters will inuence the resulting shape.
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07.digital Inca wall simulation / 08.irregular pattern / 09.assembly rules / 10.toolpath simulation and mold pattern / 11.toolpath reference
Digital Configuration Curvature Inca wall converges material and computational parameters to develop its own pattern system and assembly rules. To integrate robotics into the fabrication process, computerization will provide accurate positions and feasible conďŹ gurations to produce toolpath for robotics.
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East & West
West
Piece 01
Piece 02
40"
Cutting Line
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01_Place Base Stone
02_Place Fill Stone
03_Place Fill Stone - Low to High
04_Place Fill Stone - Low to High
05_Place Through Stone
06_Place Base Stone on Fill Stone
07_Place Fill Stone
08_Add Overlapping
09_Place Base Stone
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Digital ConďŹ guration_ Design a curvature wall based on all computerized physical parameters and label each unit to calculate the volume from the surface area
Toolpath producing_ With the mold reference, every move will be placed on precise positions.
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12.building workflow / 13.mold making / 14.jig design
Fabrication Process
02_Sewing
01_Zund
Through the collaboration with sewing machine, Zund, 3-axis CNC router and industrial robots, 116 unique units are produced, cast, and assembled in a high-efficient workflow. The workflow includes sharpening the manufacturing of molds and customizing the end effector which works for casting and assembly. Due to the limitation of working space, designers separate the curvature wall into two pieces and explore different collaborations between robots.
Precise Imprecision _flexible construction with robotic fabric formwork
03_Mixing
04_Casting
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From digital to physical world, there are 3 types of drawing : pattern, the transition to toolpath’s reference, and mold drawing.
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15.base track design / 16.connection part and casting on track / 17.reachable area : collaboration between East and West / 18.West working solely / 19.the first piece from two robots / 20.the second piece from West
the project as well as identifying the connection between two wall pieces. At last, reassembly is a surprise achievement because the unrecognizable form of each block recognizes precise position easily.
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Cutting Line
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During the casting and reassembly processes, base track design takes full charge of exact positioning in
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Connection part which is from the previous piece
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Piece 01
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Piece 02
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Precise Imprecision _flexible construction with robotic fabric formwork
21.comparison betweendigital and real : two layers / 22.comparison betweendigital and real : three layers / 23.casting and assembling process
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24.the irregular edge / 25.the fluid-shaped units / 26.the void among units / 27.the fluid-shaped units
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28.the shadow effect of digital Inca wall / 29.the continuous curved wall / 27.the top view of double-layer part
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Precise Imprecision _flexible construction with robotic fabric formwork 31.digital Inca wall with a human figure
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Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonics _a pavilion construction
/ 2014 / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / Abstract
02 2014
Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonics a pavilion construction / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / Wulaokeng, Yilan, Taiwan / 860*620*250 cm This research combines CAD and CAM to investigate the process of digital fabrication. Inspired by the natural forming rule, the pavilion structure comes from the growth rule of Fibonacci numbers which is similar to the arrangement of sunower seeds. Computationally, I create an oval donut and overlay it by points. Then connect the dots into lines. The pattern of the interwoven formation becomes the structural system. Physically, according to the same structural behavior, I design a pavilion which could be able to accommodate people in it. This project acts thin shell structure system. To reduce self-weight, I utilize plywood and colored PETG sheets on this pavilion. Additionally, the shadow of the pavilion also reects the Fibonacci pattern.
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*thesis information / Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonic
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*video / Fibonacci Pavilion
01.fibonacci sequence / 02.fibonacci pavilion simulation / 03.overall dimensions / 04.site at Wulaokeng / 05.the shadow of fibonacci sequence
* Digital Tectonics Fibonacci Pavilion
INDEX
concept
/ Pavilion Construction_from digital design to digital fabrication
Concept
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620 cm
1. Inspired by the natural forming rule. I utilized the growth rule of Fibonacci numbers to simulate the order which is similar to the arrangement of the sunflower seeds. Then created an oval donut form, and covered it by points. Finally, connected the dots into lines. The formation of the interwoven form is the structural
180 cm 860 cm
system. According to the same structural behavior, I designed a pavilion which could be able to accommodate people in it. Due to the structure formed from the rule of Fibonacci numbers, so the shadow of the pavilion will reect the order of Fibonacci, too.
STEP 1
250 cm
Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonics _a pavilion construction
120 cm
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Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonics _a pavilion construction 06.process of the parametric design / 07.the interior of fibonacci pavilion
INDEX 1 - 15
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Process
STEP 2 / Phase 1-21
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08.the assembling way of units / 09.overall units / 10.process of assembling
INDEX
unit
Unit
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09 3. In order to distribute the pressure equally, the order of connection is very important. The number of 1/4 pavilion is 117. A total of 468 units.
STEP 3
1/4 part of the pavilion
100*100 cm grid
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11.base units / 12.foundational construction / 13.process of assembling / 14.process of units fabrication
INDEX
unit
Unit
the tenon of base *8
the tenon of base *8
the tenon of base *8
the tenon of base *8
the tenon of base *32
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the unit of base (top) *4
STEP 4
the unit of base (bottom) *4
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Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonics _a pavilion construction 15.assembling process
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16.the detail of assembling / 17.the interior of fibonacci pavilion / 18.the interior of fibonacci pavilion / 19.the interior of fibonacci pavilion
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Interpreting Nature by Digital Tectonics _a pavilion construction 20.the interior of fibonacci pavilion
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AR Bending Shell _a practice of AR building process
/ 2018 / Digital Fabrication / Abstract
*video / AR Bending Shell
03 2018
AR Bending Shell a practice of AR building process / / / /
Digital Fabrication Ann Arbor, Michigan 142*142*82.5 in Yi-Liang Ko, Maryam Alhajri, Apoorva Jalindre, Hong-Fen Lo, Shan-Chun Wen
Augmented Reality doesn’t only describe a method where the environment is perceivable and is overlaid with 3D information, but also allows to demonstrate complex information on site. With advanced technology, architects can convey digital information to a construction crew. In this project, we utilized an application, Fologram, and an AR device, Hololens, to build this pavilion. There are three steps to build a pavilion through AR method. Through modeling in computer, we could get all information such as lengths, curvatures, and patterns of this pavilion first. Then testing the material, PEX pipe, by Hololens to check if these pipes could achieve the pattern or not. Finally, locating 3D positions on site and erecting the flat pattern made by pipes. Through AR device, the physical model could be adjusted in real-time. This project demonstrates a practice of AR building process.
AR Bending Shell _a practice of AR building process
01.bending limitation testing on PEX pipe / 02.bending pattern steps / 03.bundle details / 04.aggregation parts / 05.Fologram simulation and physical construction / 06.working through Hololens / 07.building process
Physical Performance
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Diagram
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Details
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Hololens Practice
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AR Bending Shell _a practice of AR building process 08.AR bending shell with human figures
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/ Abstract / 2018 / Digital Fabrication. Material Research
04 2018
Textile Hybrid Structure bending active and tensile membrane / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / 110*100*81.5 in / Knitting Group : Yi-Liang Ko, Maryam Alhajri, Misri Petel, Shan-Chun Wen This project investigates modes of computational design which place materiality as an a-priori agent in the generation of complex structural morphologies. In order to explore the relationships of material and form, we engage methods of form-finding through both
Textile Hybrid Structure _bending active and tensile membrane
physical prototyping and computational simulation. Therefore, to comprehend the workflow of Textile Hybrid Structure, we were divided into 3 groups: (1) Digital Modeling, (2) Boundary, and (3) Knitting Group. As a member of Knitting Group, there are four main topics to explore: (1) The relationship between stitch patterns and resulting forms, (2) The different performance between Nylastic and monofilament, (3) How to translate stitch patterns into Bitmap. (4) To understand the operating principle of the CNC Knitting Machine.
01.studies of front & rear knitting / 02.studies of 2 panels knitting / 03.workflow / 04.programming file to follow machine rules / 05.translate surface to CNC program / 06.two knits of structure / 07.bitmap TIFF Textile Hybrid Structure _bending active and tensile membrane
Tubular Study 01
2 strategies to make a tubular shape_ Front and Rear knitting strategy
01 Workflow & Stitch Code INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
Surfaces
Curves
Text File
Surface typology
Generate Lines from surfaces
Generate coordinate map which indexes colors
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Generate colored bitmap + Combines front and back patterns
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*Color Alteration for stitch pattern
*Shaping rules : Narrow
*Shaping rules : Widen
*Grided pixel : tuck
Tubular Study 02
2 strategies to make a tubular shape_ 2 panels knitting strategy
02 Bitmap Generating 05 Bitmap represents code for CNC knitting machine. Translate 2D proďŹ le into knit by assign dierent t y p e s o f s t i tc h e s a n d k n i t t i n g program as pixel color.
Surface from SpringForm
Two knits
Split surface for 2D boundary
Coded line follows machine rule of direction
Generate course
Front Panel
Front Tubular
Rear Panel
Rear Tubular
Combined TIFF
Small knit
Large knit
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Textile Hybrid Structure _bending active and tensile membrane
01.boundary curve in SpringForm(processing) / 09.boundary curve in rhino / 10.modeled surface / 11.textile hybrid structure simulation / 12.the knitting panel / 13.textile hybrid structure / 14.textile hybrid structure
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Textile Hybrid Structure _bending active and tensile membrane 15.textile hybrid structure with a human figure
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/ Abstract
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the Poetry about Tamsui _a church designed by tide
/ 2009 / Architectural Design
2009
the Poetry about Tamsui a church designed by tide / Architectural Design / Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan / 1,534 m2
The Poetry about Tamsui is an architecture project. It inspired by an observation of the natural phenomenon, tides. Tamsui sits at the confluence of Taiwan Strait and the Tamsui River. It named after the river, which means fresh water. It's known for the magnificent sunset and the horizontal estuary landscape. In this case, I designed a church and a community center at this site, the Tamsui First Fishing Harbor. It's a small fishing harbor just providing some traditional fishing boats to anchor. Tamsui is located at the estuary of the Tamsui River, so the tides are extremely important here. As in Venice, both ebb and flow could shape different landscapes for Tamsui. Meanwhile, it also affects the activities of residents. Through connecting the site with the river, tides can also float within the site freely. Through the comprehension of tidal information, both the annual mean of high and the low tide level could be a basis for designing. The flow will submerge the church. And it'll reveal again on the ebb. It turns out the architecture strengthens the environmental characteristics and becomes an integral part of the environment.
the Poetry about Tamsui _a church designed by tide
01.bird view and diagram / 02.high tide of Tamsui River / 03.low tide of Tamsui River / 04.tidal prediction infographic of Tamsui
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Tidal Prediction Infographic of Tamsui
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the Poetry about Tamsui _a church designed by tide
05.the church section / 06.the church elevation / 07. the community center elevation / 08.B1 plan / 09.1F plan / 10.2F plan
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04 / gallery 05 / social hall 06 / kitchen 07 / parking lot 08 / restroom
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1F Plan
09 / pastor's house 10 / reading room 11 / classroom 12 / large classroom 13 / restroom 2F Plan
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/ Abstract / 2016 / Landscape Design Linking to the Green _a square restoration of hsinchu art center
06 2016
Linking to the Green a square restoration of hsinchu art center / / / /
Landscape Design North District, Hsinchu, Taiwan 10,286 m2 fa+p
This is a reconstruction project of urban open space. From the urban aspect, the site is located at the nod of a linear green open system. The project is based on the existing square, transforming what was once an inhospitable open space into a new communal city garden and an open ďŹ eld with a stage for various activities. Through thinning the extra plants, the street corner square provides a better environment for remaining trees. The fountain square is formed by a series of ledges with cascading water and jets arching toward the center to mask traďŹƒc noise and temper the summer climate. My task in this project is the main designer, digital modeling, and construction drawing. The project has accomplished in 2016.
Linking to the Green _a square restoration of hsinchu art center
01.construction documentation / 02.construction documentation / 03.bird's-eye rendering / 04.bird's-eye shot 01
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Linking to the Green _a square restoration of hsinchu art center
05.construction drawing / 06.construction drawing / 07.water feature square / 08.street corner square 05
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NTPU Residences _a student dormitory design
/ 2016 / Architecture Design / Abstract
07 2016
NTPU Residences a student dormitory design / / / /
Architecture Design Sanxia, New Taipei City, Taiwan 2,409 m2 fa+p This is a student dormitory design project.
Because the location of building faces the east and the west, a timber facade screen system and a deep balcony are designed to provide certain privacy and help keep the building cool in the sun. We create a standard plan for accommodation, then insert dierent size and function common spaces in the building. And trying to increase the natural wind circulation inside, to produce a comfortable living environment. In this project, I utilize Rhino’s plug-in, Grasshopper, to create the whole random timber screen pattern. Additionally, we also use Revit to build the interiors for collaborating with the contractor easily. My task in this project is the main designer, digital modeling, physical modeling, drawing, and producing the proposal. The project wins the 2nd place in proposal competition.
NTPU Residences _a student dormitory design
01.massing diagram / 02.timber screen facade system / 03.deep balcony facade system / 04.3F-12F plan front elevation / 05.3F-12F plan rear elevation / 06.the dormitory section
/ front hall way / front facade system
/ student commons / floor-to-ceiling window
/ rear balcony
/ laundry room / concrete-slatted screen
/ standard 4-people room / timber-slatted screen
/ laundry room / concrete beam
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/ front hall way
/ rear facade system
/ student commons / floor-to-ceiling window
/ balcony railing / rear balcony
/ timber fence
/ laundry room
/ timber frame
/ partition / standard 4-people room / different angle balcony / laundry room
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NTPU Residences _a student dormitory design
07.Revit interior models / 08.the physical model / 09.standard 4-people room rendering / 10.student commons rendering / 11.student reading room rendering / 12.public kitchen rendering
A_accessible room B_standard 4-people room
E_student commons
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F_student reading room
C_laundry room
G_public kitchen
D_physical gym
H_audio-visual room
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B_standard 4-people room
F_student reading room
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11 G_public kitchen
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/ Abstract / 2017 / Architecture Design Taoyuan Fire Station _a fire department building design
08 2017
Taoyuan Fire Station a ďŹ re department building design / / / /
Architecture Design Xinwu, Taoyuan, Taiwan 3,929 m2 fa+p
This project is a complex including a fire station, training facility, dormitory, and classrooms. As a fire department, creating an efficient circulation is our priority. The station uses volumes as an architectural element. Each individual box defines a different function of this fire station. Through the main pathway which connects the big roof garage and dormitory, we create a highly efficient circulation for the fire team. The rest of boxes provide the fire team a better environment to learn and simulate emergency situations while bringing natural light and fresh air into the building. Additionally, we also use Revit to build the interiors for collaborating with the contractor easily. My task in this project is the main designer, digital modeling, physical modeling, drawing, and producing the proposal. The project wins the 2nd place in proposal competition.
01.the fire station section / 02.1F, 2F, 3F, and roof plan / 03.the fire station elevation / 04.women's dormitory / 05.kitchen & cafeteria / 06.the fire station office
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Taoyuan Fire Station _a fire department building design
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01 / training tower 02 / storage 03 / apparatus bay 04 / entry foyer 05 / women's bunk 06 / men's bunk 07 / meetinf room 08 / lecture hall 09 / chief's office & room 10 / restroom
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11 / fitness center 12 / women's dormitory 13 / women's bathroom 14 / resting room 15 / men's dormitory 16 / men's bathroom 17 / captain's office & room 18 / kitchen & cafeteria 19 / commons 20 / roof garden
21 / office 22 / office 23 / meeting room 24 / restroom 25 / roof garden
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Taoyuan Fire Station _a fire department building design
07.on the rooftop / 08.the training tower and garage / 09.the night view / 10.top view of the physical model / 11.front view of the physical model / 12.rear view of the physical model 07
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/ Abstract / 2018 / Architecture Design NTPU Heart Lake Hall _a university commons design
09 2018
NTPU Heart Lake Hall a university commons design / / / /
Architecture Design Sanxia, New Taipei City, Taiwan 12,850 m2 fa+p
This is a commons design project. The site is next to the landmark, Heart Lake, in the campus. Inspired by the horizontal landscape, we create a oating deck to accommodate a dining hall, kitchens, and its facilities on the ground oor. This wide roof plays a major role in this project. It not only provides an open stage as a good spot to enjoy the wonderful lake view but also a place to locate the featured stores on the second oor. In the night, the light from stores also illuminates the lake as a series of glowing boulders by the shore. My task in this project is the main designer, digital modeling, drawing, and producing the proposal. The project is under construction from 2018.
NTPU Heart Lake Hall _a university commons design
01.the commons elevation / 02.the commons section / 03.1F plan / 04.the perspective view 01
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Walking in the Blur _an interactive installation for social space
/ 2013 / Digital Fabricaton / Abstract
10 2013
Walking in the Blur an interactive installation for social space / / / /
Digital Fabricaton Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan 10,286 m2 Yi-Liang Ko, Hsin-Ying Huang, Huei-Ling Ti
Walking in the Blur is an interactive installation project. The idea lies in receiving information precisely and responding to it immediately. It aims to develop a temporary field with an array of interactive and dynamic objects. When the heavy fog rises, it’s hard to see the usual path, but the light will penetrate through. Invisibility makes us feel differently. When fog covers the playground of Tamkang, it's no longer ordinary. Therefore, we want to create a fog-forest of light which can interact with people. The goal of this project is providing a completely different spatial experience from usual. The object consists of numerous devices. With coding, the mechanical system could drive the installation move and respond to human reactions. Through the bottom sensors, it'll respond to human activities by moving toward them. The swarm of devices will form an atmosphere and transform the original spatial experience.
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*video / Walking in the Blur_concept
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*video / Walking in the Blur_process
01.the basic rule / 02.the scripting of curving / 03.master plan/ 04.LED head / 05.servomotor and plastic gear / 06.infrared sensor / 07.stem / 08.dynamic unit simulation Walking in the Blur _an interactive installation for social space
1. Measure the distance by the infrared sensor.
2. Scan 180 degrees to find which area that senses the human is nearest.
3. Select the level of cur ve by distance. More nearer, more curvier.
4. Use the servomotor to tense the steel wire to bend the device.
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OUTPUT
DIS_STATE_NEAR DIS_STATE_FAR
0 < the angle of servomotor <180
STEP 1 / Make zero. STEP 2 / Set 60 degrees as the initial angle.
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DIS_STATE_NEAR *curvier
DIS_STATE_FAR *less curvy
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When the angle is smaller, the wire is tenser. When the angle is larger, the wire is looser.
Area03
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Robotic Fabrication _wood-brick column and styrofoam wall formation
/ 2015 / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / Abstract
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Robotic Fabrication wood-brick column and styrofoam wall formation / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / 30*30*80 cm, 120*40*160 cm / Yi-Liang Ko, Hsin-Ying Huang
Robotic Fabrication is a practical project that aims to comprehend the operation principles, basic settings, limitations of material and robotic fabrication. To understand how to apply two basic type applications of robotic fabrication which are orientation and end-effector. We employ wood-bricks (60*32*16 mm) and Styrofoam cubes (200*200*200 mm and 400*200*200 mm) to create a column and a wall respectively. In the woodbrick column project, solving the order of orientation route is the priority. With parametric modeling, the brick column will be simulated in visual environment and then generate g-code to upload to the robotic arm. Finally, through the collaboration between the custom-made gripper and arm to build the column. In the Styrofoam wall project, the purpose is designing a Styrofoam unit. Through a simple concept of rotation, we define a route of robotic arm to cooperate with the fixed hot-wire bow cutter. Although there is one type of unit, a variety of combination enriches the expression of the wall as well.
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Metal Interlace _0 weld assembly
/ 2018 / Digital Fabrication / Abstract
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Metal Interlace 0 weld assembly / Digital Fabrication / 52*12*24 in / Yi-Liang Ko, Maryam Alhajri, Joon Kang
The robotic rod bending process developed at the Taubman College allows a generic industrial robot to cut and bend steel rods into specific length shapes. Based on the tools above, Metal Interlace aims to develop an aggregation system without welding. Through exploring different lengths, curvatures, and angles, we created 3 types of 2D units and a specific assembly order to form 3D geometry. The main idea is utilizing hook systems to connect different units together by a series of actions such as sliding, rotating, and folding. The limitation of rod bender’s folding angle and 7-Axis Robot’s grip length constrain the geometry of each rod. Therefore, this is an experiment played between digital modeling and physical restriction back and forth. For the final piece, we created an assembly system for a foldable and continuous metal fence.
*video / Metal Interlace
Metal Interlace _0 weld assembly
01.assembly force diagram / 02.rod bending parts / 03.interlock process / 04.three iterations of interlock set / 05.jig for welding unit Diagram
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Spatial Printing _mesh mold casting
/ 2018 / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / Abstract
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Spatial Printing mesh mold casting / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / 36*06*20 cm, 24*10*12 cm / Yi-Liang Ko, Hong-Fen Lo
Spatial Printing aims to investigate parameters of the extrusion process through KUKA 7-Axis Robot. This extremely delicate process is involved in many factors. Besides comprehend the basis of operating robots, designers should be aware of material properties and the deviation between computational design and physical fabrication. There are three main areas would affect the result. The first one is geometry design. The final shape is a compromise between the tool end size and the carbon fiber properties. Another is toolpath. To keep the extrusion process smoothly, a continuous toolpath is generated through reorganizing points data and assign overlapping range. In addition to the factors mentioned above, the final one is end-effector. How to adjust velocity and temperature is quite a challenge. All parameters should correspond to geometry and toolpath. Through control cooling system and the speed, spatial printing could be produced.
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Spatial Printing _mesh mold casting
01.non-overlap printing / 02.continuous toolpath and overlap / 03.noozlecooling state and geometry angle / 04.basic geometry and directions / 05.the first printing model / 06.parameterized models / 07.printing details / 08.the first printing / 09.the second printing Diagram Test diďŹ&#x20AC;erent overlap depth to achieve strong connection points.
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3D Tiling _polystyrene vacuum forming
/ 2018 / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / Abstract
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3D Tiling polystyrene vacuum forming / Digital Fabrication. Material Research / 12*12*03 in / Yi-Liang Ko, Shan-Chun Wen
3D Tiling aims to develop a 3D tile or series of tiles that aggregate to create a complete 3D surface. How to create a complicated surface through an efficient way is the goal of this project. To achieve multiple patterns and maximize efficiency, we created an identical unit which could be arranged in four different directions. Through combining CNC Router and vacuum machine, we contrived a workflow of production unit molds. Because the unit is identical, we only need one CNC-milled positive MDF unit. With vacuum machine, we could get vacuum-formed molds as many as we can. Through arranging in a different orientation, we could achieve 16 different continuous patterns between two units. Additionally, a light-weight unit could be achieved by integrating Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC). Therefore, this module system provides not only an efficient production process but also a practical assembly methodology.
3D Tiling _polystyrene vacuum forming
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/ Abstract / 2013-2018 / Digital Fabrication Light Leak _lamps design by multi-tool
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Digital Fabrication the Cross Set_25*25*23 cm Light Leak_40*40*50 cm by Layers_25*25*25 cm
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This project aims to explore the light effect through various materials and assembly methods. With polypropylene, Bristol paper, and PETG, different assembly logics corresponded to different manufacturing tools. In this project, there are three methods utilized to form a container of light: folding, aggregative, and additive processes.
the Cross Set _lamps design by multi-tool
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