UCL_Architectural Design_Yilin Li

Name: Li Yilin Programme: MArch Architectural Design Application number: 24141146

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Summer 2023 Academic Work, Individual Work Site: Shanghai, China Instructor: Zijing Wang

The project is a woman's identity laboratory. This is a Heterotopia between the ideal society and the real world, which can help the heroine in a movie change her tragic fate. It can not only meet a woman's daily needs, but also provide her with a place to deal with the multiple social relationships and potential dangers. In the laboratory, a vulnerable woman has possibility to control the situation and influence society.

The film shows the plight of women in the revolutionary war. Wang Jiazhi, a female student in Shanghai, was involved in an underground assassination operation. The invasion of Wang Jiazhi’s subjectivity by her nation, family, friends and lover leads to her tragic sacrifice.

To provide a heterotopia for Wang Jiazhi to deal with the multiple social relations and potential risk factors. In this buffer space between utopia and the real society, she can take back control of her own identity, rewrite her destiny.

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The general plan focuses on the competition for Jiazhi Wang's living space from different positions such as nationalities, collectives, comrades and lovers in the context of war, and the impact of Jiazhi Wang 'own subjectivity on the external environment.

Vertical Circulations

‘场’

‘局’

The location and participants of important events in the film.

Several typical domains of different atmosphere.

‘困’

‘战’

The living environment under the squeeze of different stances.

Coffee Shop

A response to the complex situation.

Control Room

Function: Live, Sleep, Rest, Dining Signifer: Shelter, Brightness, Confort

Tea House Function: Making-up, Disguise Signifer: Mirror, Fluctuation, Connection

Vertical Circulations

Function: Working, Money-making, Socializing Signifer: Clear, Equality, Order

Tea House

Home Control Room Coffee Shop

Function: Monitor, Defense, Escape Signifer: Stability, Hole, Watchtower

Tea House

Function: Perfromance, Study Signifer: Stage, Progress, Spot Light

Theater

Function: Dating, Party Signifer: Link, Interaction

Study Room

Theater

Home Study Room

8:00 am Jiazhi Wang

10:00 am friend disguising...

12:00 pm agent/mistress 11:00 am monitor

19:00 pm actress

22:00 pm student

21:00 pm lover

15:00 am worker

The house is divided into several areas with different functions. In the outer areas Jiazhi Wang can play different roles and interact with the external society. While the inter areas behind the wall are for her private life. The vertical circulations are used to switch between her different identities, providing a place to disguise and makeup.

Han d cr af t ed section al mod els u se different colored materials for the exterior and interior, effectively conveying the concealed facade and intricate interior spaces of the building, resulting in a striking contrast.

The central circulation space allows natural light to permeate the underground area, providing natural i l l u m i n a t i o n f o r t h e u n d e rg ro u nd performance stage.

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Summer 2023 Academic Work, Individual Work Site: Chongqing, China Instructor: Yufei Zheng, Yingying Liu

It is a recreational venue that can adapt its spatial layout to meet the diverse needs of different social groups at different times. The aim is to strike a balance between the utilization of space resources by both local residents and visiting tourists.

This project encompasses entertainment, commercial, and exhibition spaces, all interconnected through Chongqing's distinctive mountain city pathway aesthetic.

The site is located in Chongqing, a renowned tourist city known for its mountainous terrain and unique cuisine.

The project must accommodate the demands of both local residents and incoming visitors within its limited space.

The vision for this project is to offer different spatial configurations on weekdays, holidays, and festivals, catering to various target audiences.

The traditional layered spaces of the mountainous city are preserved through modern expressions, showcased by transparent podium facades, creating a bright and dynamic visual experience.

The architecture is like an exciting box, boasting a vibrant interior space that captivates not only visitors but also the entire city, inviting people to come closer and become a part of it.

In most projects, modularity is often addressed as means of production rather than design. In this project, modules are not only manufactured and put together the same way, but also possess the ability to be rearranged on site.

The reconfigurable par ts include different sizes and functions, which can be folded, combined, and adapted to create larger spaces. The flexible typologies allow for potential changes in seasons and users.

These reconfigurable components form diverse spatial patterns, and visitors can access real-time space maps on their mobile devices to stay informed about the latest events and activities.

I’m waiting for you in the entrance hall. Please hurry.

This is a permanently temporary space.You can see that there are always interesting activities going on here.

Visito rs have the freedom to choose different navigation modes based on their preferences, allowing them to personalize their tour routes and explore points of interest that align with their individual tastes.

Additionally, the project integrates Chongqing's mountain pathway design language, offering visitors the opportunity to experience a pedestrian street with a distinct local character.

The unique stepped spaces of the mountainous city are creatively expressed through modern techniques, with the suspended metal stairs capturing the imagination and exploration of visitors as they envision and navigate the daily experience of climbing and ascending in the city.

Simultaneously, these suspended stairs on the western facade serve as a vital link between different spatial modules, meeting not only the functional needs but also providing an aesthetically pleasing landscape for visitors to enjoy.

To e x p l o r e t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n possibilities of this conceptual project, research has been conducted on several key structural elements.

Th e proj ect f eatures a pro minen t spherical dome theater extending from the podium, which ser ves as a focal point. The structure of the theater utilizes steel tube supports, glass, and aluminum panels, creating a visually captivating and vibrant facade.

The atrium incorporates reconfigurable spatial modules that are interconnected by metal stairs suspended from the sides. These metal stairs hang from five massive support columns on the inner side of the western facade, giving the illusion of floating in mid-air and forming a modern vertical pedestrian street.

Detailed section of the foundation for the support columns of the metal stairs suspending from the western facade.

The dome theater features a giant steel suspension seating vehicle.

*VEHICLE IN SHOW POSITION

PIVOT ARM FRAME

The dome theater features a giant steel suspension seating vehicle that can be adjusted between show mode and load/unload mode.

CARRIAGE BRAKE

HANGER PRE-SHOW AREA

SEAT ROW *VEHICLE IN GUEST LOAD/UNLOAD POSITION

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Winter 2022 Individual Work Site: Chongqing, China Instructor: Qingshun Zhang

The project redefines the possibilities of office spaces, offering a seamless transition from the lush ground floor to the dynamic and flexible sky lobby. More than just a mere workplace, the building serves as a public connector, seamlessly integrating work and urban life, fostering a symbiotic relationship between the two. It creates a harmonious environment that empowers individuals with choices and autonomy, ensuring a balanced workplace experience.

Yuzhong District is the oldest and central area in downtown Chongqing, known for its tall buildings and high architectural density.It is also a popular destination for tourism and consumer activities, resulting in a dense population and a significant number of visitors.

However, the public spaces in this area are relatively small, and the overall atmosphere is outdated and somewhat negative.

Lifting the stacks above the podium. Adds garden space and porosity to city streets.

Chamfers and folds increase light and air at street level.

The sunken plaza, surrounded by the building on three sides, introduces a green oasis in the bustling old town area.

This open space ser ves as a breathing space and effectively accommodates the flow of people from the nearby western subway station and commercial complex.

The interconnected podium volumes of th e two hig hrise buildings create an open and collaborative office environment.

public VIP office office innovation office studio open office conference restaurant retail

Every detail redefines the possibilities of office spaces, from the lush ground floor to the unobstructed views of the riverfront from the tower. The integration of an organic pocket park connects the site with nature while enhancing the entrance experience.

540,000 square feet of commercial space across 36 floors Seven roof terraces throughout the building Sky lobbies offer outdoor gathering and amenities Floor-to-ceiling windows Operable windows in Box 2 Smooth connections to bike lanes, transit, and vehicle traffic

In addition to excellent work spaces, the project provides space for unstructured time: a variety of platforms for reflection, inspiration and communication.

The flexible concept of the sky lobby, coupled with an open and transparent skin, offers the building maximum opportunities to manifest itself as a public connector and make the invisible world of working a visible and engaging experience.

1. Safety glass

7. Precast

2. Steel column,

concrete floor

HEA 120, galvanised

8. Steel beam,

3. Sheet steel flashing,

galvanised

galvanised

9. Aluminium

4. Opening lights,

glazing cap

on steel angle frame

10. Preformed

5. Electric drive for No.4

silicone seal

6. Supporting construction,

11. Plasterboard

steel rectangular hollow

suspended

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ceiling

70*50*4mm, Each box in the tower boasts a unique facade design, expressed through carefully crafted models featuring various cuts and organic glass panels. This design approach ensures that the facades exhibit captivating variations while maintaining transparency and brightness within the interior spaces.

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Summer 2022 Academic Work, Individual Work Site: Chongqing, China Instructor: Ying Huang; Yufei Zheng

Regeneration of a historical industrial site not only can restore a place, but also a spirit. A city’s industrial heritage should not become merely another consumer product in the post-industrial age.

It should be rediscovered, highlighted and amplified to be a showcase of the city’s unique spirit and collective memory.

Over the years, the residential lifestyle on the site has changed from collective living to individual households in welfare and commercial housing, leading to the decline of the site. To bring back vitality, we need to develop a co-living model based on collaborative/interest communities

The site contains a variety of industrial remnants, including vague boundary equipment clusters, abandoned factories, distinct industrial buildings, and vacant office buildings. These remnants contribute to the site's unique character and historical background. Analyze the future potential of these preserved spaces and proceed with appropriate renovations, reconstructions, or demolitions.

The roads and terrain within the site are being reorganized, and the existing scattered industrial remnants undergo categorization and ren ovation . Sp eci alize d industrial buildings are preserved, structurally sound characteristic f a c t o r i e s a re t r a n s f o r m e d , abandoned factories and e q u i p m e n t a re d i s ma n t l e d , and unused buildings and sites with development potential are repurposed.

1. Steel column, HEB 280 2. Cast-in-situ concrete floor 3. Steel beam, HEB 160 4. Welding splint 5. Outer glazing 6. Polycarbonate plate

7. Aluminum open grid flooring 8. Steel beam, IPE160, galvanised 9. Safety barrier rails, steel hollow sections, 50 x 20

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Summer 2023 Academic Work, Teamwork with Siyi Wang, Lixiangru Ren Site: Chongqing, China Instructor: Tianming Sun

The project introduces a green oasis in the vibrant CBD district, revitalizing the area. By enhancing the urban pedestrian system, it activates the upper-level commercial spaces, alleviating congestion at ground level and creating more adaptable public spaces. The inclusion of pocket parks and roadside green areas provides breathing spaces, significantly enhancing the overall spatial quality and pedestrian experience.

subway station tourist attraction dock park

The Liberation Monument area was once a vital cultural symbol and a vibrant public space.

However, due to the high-density commercial and tourism developments, the area has suffered from the intense competition among property owners, leading to a negative and fragmented spatial condition.

The land use of the site primarily comprises retail, dining, enter tainment, office, and residential functions, with a total construction land area of approximately 52,768 square meters. The existing buildings will retain their original functional structure, with facade renovations being the main focus. The new constructions will primarily serve tourists, with office spaces as secondary functions.

Elevating the city's pedestrian system, revitalizing existing buildings, activating top-level businesses, and reducing ground-level pressures to create more flexible public spaces.

Utilizing street-side parks and green areas a s c a t a l y s t s , c re a t i n g p e d e s t r i a n - f r i e n d l y neighborhoods along three main axes and five secondary axes. Enhancing the walking experience and connecting to the mountain city trail system.

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Celestial street is not only a spatial tool to create good experience, but also a media carrying multiple public elements which indicates a spirit of a place.

By integrating roof gardens with celestial streets, we can activate the roof spaces as a second ground floor, effectively stimulating foot traffic to top-level businesses through incentive mechanisms, thereby promoting interaction in the vertical dimension.

With reduced pressure at ground level, we have the opportunity to create more flexible areas that can rebuild the relationship between public and private domains.

Developing underground commercial spaces within green areas allows for a harmonious coexistence between public green spaces and commerc ial areas.

Fur thermore, by incorporating shared s p ac es s u ch as ae ri al cor rid o r s, t he distinction between above-ground and underground becomes blurred.

In densely populated urban areas, the societal function, ecological attributes, and aesthetic presentation of pocket parks are of paramount importance.

Vertical grassy areas provide both visibility and spatial differentiation, while also offering people a sense of shelter and shade.

The sunken plaza introduces a green oasis in the bustling old town area. This open space serves as a breathing space and effectively accommodates the flow of people from the nearby western subway station and commercial complex.

Year: 2023 Individual Work

Year: 2021 Team Work with Lixiangru Ren

In order to explore the practical application of sustainable materials in interior spaces, I researched and selected suitable recycled materials such as headphone wires, raincoats, and fabrics. By employing various weaving techniques, I integrated these materials into the structure of the stool.

A meticulously crafted 1:20 scale physical model accurately portrays the warmth and ambiance created by wooden interiors and subtle lighting effects. The central glass brick wall was constructed using organic glass panels, intricately cut and polished to replicate the semi-transparency of real glass bricks.

Year: 2022 Team Work with Siyi Wang

Year: 2022 Team Work with Siyi Wang

As a member of the team, I conducted on-site investigations of Wenquan Temple, a Qing Dynasty temple.

Independently completed the sectional survey of the Main Hall, detailed measurements of classical wooden components.

Based on in-depth study of traditional timber construction systems and on-site surveys of Qing Dynasty temples, the project reconstructs a Qing Dynasty temple with a specific focus on the main hall and the Tingxue Pavilion.

Year: 2019-2021 Individual Work

Year: 2020 Individual Work

In densely populated urban areas, the societal function, ecological attributes, and aesthetic presentation of pocket parks are of paramount importance. In densely populated urban areas, the societal function, ecological attributes, and aesthetic presentation of pocket parks are of paramount importance.

The distinctive sloping roof elements from the existing buildings on campus were incorporated, rearranged based on the site's topography, resulting in a visually dynamic mountainous effect. The open public spaces and versatile areas attract students to interact and bring vitality to the site.

Architectural Garden and Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Oct 2022

Future of Sustainable Materials in Spatial Design Workshop

Sep 2023

Application of Architectural Forms in Calligraphy, Chinese classical architecture landscape painting

Telephone: +86 18866499963 Email: liyilin10xy@163.com

Experiments with sustainable materials, Exploration of narrative models, Woven DIY furniture production

Address: No.713, 11th Bohai Rd, Bincheng District, Shandong, China

Fluid Soundscape—Touch Designer Workshop

Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

HCI Interactive Devices and Media Expression

Arduino Human-Computer Interaction Workshop

Jul 2023

Local Practice of Rural Micro-Renewal

Jun 2023

Historical Building Survey

Jun 2022

ARCASIA Students’ Architectural Design Competition 2020

Mar 2020

WUPEN CITY International Competition On Urban Sustainability Reports

Jun 2023

Landscape Painting

Jul 2022

Landscape Painting, Watercolour

Jul 2021

Wearable HCI Device Design, Basic Applications of Arduino in HCI

Chongqing University, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning

Sep 2019 - Jan 2024

Beijing Institute of Architectural Design

Jun 2023- Aug 2023

Major: Bachelor of Architecture

Grade: 85.9/100

Intern Sketchup modeling, floor plan drawing, field mapping & photograph research, reported text production

Participant Teammate: Kexin Bai Director: Qi Tian Site: Chengjiang Street Site Investigation & Analysis, Renovation Strategy Design, Individual Building Design and Drawing

Teamleader Teammate: Siyi Wang, Kexin Bai, Muxiaolu Li Director: Cong Tang Site: Jiangbei District, Chongqing Field Survey of Qing Dynasty Temples, Mapping of the Great Buddha Hall, Detailed Surveying of Classical Wooden Components, Research on Construction System During the Qing Dynasty

Excellent Prize, Student Research Training Program

Chongqing University Research on University station location -- a case study of Chongqing University B District

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

Third-class Scholarship of the University

2020 - 2021

Third-class Scholarship of the University

2022 - 2023

Academic Excellence in Chongqing University Academic Excellence in Chongqing University

Second-class Prize, PrismImage Architectural Photography Competition PrismImage Architectural Photography Co. Ltd & Chongqing University

Excellent Prize, Architectural Studio

Participant Teammate: Wenxin Li Director: Zhiyang Wang Design of Bus Shelter for Your City

Teamleader Teammate: Siyi Wang Director: Kaizhen Jia Site: Shapingba, Chongqing Project Planning, Task Assigning, Information Collecting, Field Research and Reports, Renovation Strategy Design Assistant Director: Jianjun Li Site: Hongcun Village, Anhui Province

Jun 2022

Paricipant Director: Zilong Fu Site: Kaili District, Guizhou

Jun 2022

Urban observation and architectural photography practice

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

Hongkong Huayi Design Consultants Joint University-Industry Design Studio

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

Other software / Touch Designer, Adobe Premiere

Multicolored Social Work Service Project, Volunteer

Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

Other skill / Drawing, Photography, Modeling, 3D Printing, Flute, Video Editing

Sichuan Opera Acting and Performance

Chongqing University, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning Director: Ying Huang Site: Jiangbei District, Chongqing Revival of Jiangbei Industrial Park, Selection of CQU Architectural School Gallery

Contestant Yuzhong District, Chongqing

Participant Teammate: Siyi Wang Director: Qingshun Zhang Design of Technology Enterprise Headquarters Building in G-08 block of Shenzhen Houhai Central District

3D software / Rhinoceros, Sketchup, Revit, Grasshopper, Lumion, V-ray for Rhino, Enscape, D5 Render 2D software / AUTOCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign

Apr 2022