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LIOU YOU-CHI ARCHITECTURE DESIGN +
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Hi! This is your captain speaking...
Welcome to Utopia, a fantastical city with a perfect civilization by design. In this metropolis, architecture serves as both a practical feature and a means of artistic expression.
I'll be your guide through this stunning city, taking you through all of its wonders, which have been created with a focus on interactivity, sustainability, and aesthetics. Before we embark on our adventure, please ensure that your seat belts are fastened and your seatbacks are adjusted, as we prepare for takeoff !
So... Let the journey begins!
ESCAPE FROM UTOPIA
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN PROJECT
ESCAPE FROM UTOPIA ARCHIVES / MUSEUM OF HERITAGE
. INDIVIDUAL WORK
KEYWORD
REVITALIZATION JOURNEY
GDYNIA . POLAND
ACADEMIC
How is it possible for ordinary, average, even good people to become perpetrators of evil ?
- Phillip Zimbardo
21st century, the peace, and prosperity we have are intimately associated with a series of movements, struggles, and conflicts that have occurred since the 20th century. Ironically, in the decades following the war, people have been attempting to escape from these historical memories, unwilling to face the past that we had encountered. And therefore, all of the memories are fading and fading..., turning into a dark heritage that no one wants to talk about.
THE LUCIFER EFFECT ]
" How is it possible for ordinary, average, even good people to become perpetrators of evil ? "
The Lucifer Effect is the phenomenon discovered by Phillip Zimbardo where people go from being individually moral to becoming evil, corrupt, and often brutal, toward other people as a result of pressure under specific group circumstances. Those in power commit terrible actions against others as a result of peer pressure, dehumanization, and pressure to conform to the actions committed by others in their group.
FOUR MAIN ISSUE IN POST-WAT SOCIETY
OF WAR FADING MEMORIES RIVAL SOCIETIES CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
Social issues surrounding war and its legacy continue to emerge, yet few reflect on the nature of war as collective violence. As a result, humanity remains ensnared in the aftermath of war. After enduring two world wars, today's world can be seen as a "society born from war." We must reconsider war as a crucial clue for understanding modern socie ty.
Take Poland as an example, having experienced World War II, This nation still grapples with several post-war issues...
DARK HERITAGE
1945 WARSAW UPRISING RUINS
THE WAR LEGACY
WORLD WAR II
VICTIM FORBIDDEN WORDS
1939 BATTLE OF WESTERPLATTE
1940-1945 GENOCIDE
DARK HERITAGE AND POST-WAR SOCIERY
LEGACIES
Site Military Facilities and Relics
18.32'45.87''E
Once named Torpedowaffenplatz Hexengrund, now nicknamed Torpedownia, is an abandoned torpedo testing station dating back to the time of World War II. As a reminder of the region’s dark history, it stands in the water just off the Polish Baltic Sea coast near Gdynia.
GDANSK BAY THE BALTIC SEA
POLAND
POMERANIAN
GYDNIA EUROPE
TORPEDOWNIA HEXENGRUND
SITE
TORPEDO LAB COMPLEX
COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES
ORIGINAL MILITARY FACILITIES
MILITARY AREA
MOBILITY AXIS
LAND AREA
SHORE AREA
OFFSHORE AREA
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION
Integrating the topographical variations in the site's vertical axis by utilizing the newly intervening architectural space
By introducing narrative dimensions into the mobility, two distinct environments—the land and the sea—are brought into direct conflict and mutual echoes.
By nesting new and orginal structures together, new space can be intervened in to create contrasts and juxtapositions of different spatial axes.
The essence of this concept revolves around an individual's perspective during wartime. The psychological state of an ordinary person under extreme conditions can be broadly categorized into five distinct stages. During such times, individuals endure immense pressure, often resulting in a loss of self-control and subsequent disorientation. This phenomenon, known as the Lucifer Effect, illustrates how ordinary people can undergo significant transformation.
This entire process can be seen as a journey of escape and clarity, with the aim of dismantling the illusion of a utopian post-war society.
VISITING ROUTE
THE JOURNEY OF DARK HERITAGE ]
AREA ]
CHAPTER 01 | 02
Welcome To Utopia / The Journey
[ Expedition | Unkown | Impulsive / Eager | Curious | Ambitious ]
It's a phase of unknown and idealistic, where people are chasing the utopia created by the authority.
However, they cannot capture the big picture but mindlessly follow their lofty fantasies, when they finally take their steps to pursue the chaos, they will then realize that what seems flawless and perfect is not what they initially expected.
PERSPECTIVE
CHAPTER 03 | 04
Shattered / Escape From Utopia [ Lost | Confused | Fearful / Escape | Hasty ]
They are stucked in a shattered dream and enventually lose their self Being lost and disoritened, individuals decided to escape, escape from the utopia established by those in power. Trying to reawaken their awareness, and at the same time try to bring everthing back to where it belongs.
CHAPTER 05
[ Contemplation | Peaceful | Reconciliation ]
Eventually, people managed to escape from Utopia, regained awareness, and escape the loop of the "Lucifer Effect".
We regain control of our own thinking and rebuild social harmony.
People reconcile, remember, and reunite.
" This is the true utopia we have built. "
Homeward Bound
TIMBER TRUSSES ROOF
DINING AREA
MUSEUM SHOP ]
The offshore building, Torpedownia, is isolated and geographically separated from the other structures. It is designated as an independent emotional interpretation space, serving as the conclusion and summary of the overall exhibition and its emotions.
[ EAST ]
[ TORPEDOWNIA ]
[ ELEVATION | OFFSHORE AREA - TORPEDOWNIA / SANCTUARY ]
[ NORTH ]
INCLUSIVENESS ARCH TRANSPORT FACILITIES DESIGN
TAIPEI . TAIWAN
KEYWORD
PURIFICATION . VENTILATION
ENVIRONMENTAL .NETWORKING
ACADEMIC . GROUP WORK
“
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ”
- John
Muir
Bus stops are the center of urban activity and a crucial part o f the transportation system. But ironically, those who take public transportation are typica lly ones who care the most about the environment, yet they are compelled placing them at r isk for exposure to PM2.5 and hazardous brake dust.
As a result, we intend to develop an urban purification system and the city's lungs.
Stationary
Pollution Sources
Mobile
Pollution Sources
POLLUTION SOURCES KEY
A. Thermal power plant
B. Industrial area
toxic gases / dust
C. Household combustion
CO2/CO/VOCs/fine particles
D. Vehicle
E. Road dust
PARTICULATE POLLUTANTS
USING TIMELINE
TRAFFIC SPIKE
Shuanglian
C.K.S Memorial Hall
main
SET UP LOCATIONS
Taipei has a well-developed bus network, resulting in bus stops all overTaipei city.
Inclusiveness Arch can be installed at bus stops. in addition to providing a more comfortable waiting environment for passengers, by installing it on a board scale, it also establishes the city's air exchange network, forming the lungs of the city and further purifying urban exhaust.
POLLUTION STATUS
URBAN'S LEVEL OF SPACE
Tier 1 - Urban core area
Tier 2 - Crowded area
PARTICULATE POLLUTANT DISTRIBUTION
With Taipei Station as the hub, we have proposed a linear axis from Shuanglian Station to C.K.S Memorial Hall Station to establish an excellent urban air excha nge network
Taipei
BIOMIMETIC INSPIRATION
The pattern is based on the structure of the fish's gills. The bidirectional metal plate parts that are curved and overlap each other are placed to form a single b ody, which is then put together to create a stacked structure. The building is shaped like a bi onic fish with gills, suggesting that city bus stops are like our lungs and help us breathe cons tantly.
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
STRUCTURE
FILTRATION LAYER
FILTRATION PROCESS
1. Pre-filter
To deal with bigger particles.
2. Electrify the particles
High voltage electrode wires make passing particles positively charged
3. Absorption
Positively charged particles are attracted to the dust collecting plate due to the principle of opposites attracting
BACK VIEW
Operation
The temperature change can readily allow pollutants to be taken to high altitudes and disperse, generating a temperature inversion layer in the sky, due to the noticeable differences in vertical temperature difference between day and night. The temperature inversion layer is more likely to emerge throughout the night, morning, and evening hours of the day, resulting in air pollution.
As a result, multiple operation modes are employed at different times to adapt to the present environmental circumstances.
Operation during a day
EVENING-NIGHT
-Simultaneously drive LED light energy during operation
-As the night lighting and landscape function of the pavilion
-Perform urban gas filtration
THE GOLDEN ANGLE
AFTER MIDNIGHT - EARLY MORNING
-Fog collection
-Using collected water vapor
-Set plate cleaning
The wind cut on the building's facade moves from vertical to lower levels to upward wind, and the filter panel makes a 75-degree golden angle with the fa cade.
The slanted panel also absorbs contaminants more efficiently th an the horizontal panel.
front view of the bus stop
front view of the bus stop
operation under different time
RELATIVE MULTIFAMILY HOUSES DESIGN
GLOWNA . POZNAN
ACADEMIC . INDIVIDUAL WORK
KEYWORD
CONNECTION . INTERACTION
COMMUNICATION . PRISTINE
The dots will connected down the road ” “ - Steve Jobs
With the advent of the post-pandemic era , the distance between people and the sort of human habitation has altered.
In order to reshape the social relationship between people, I i ntend to present the future architecture alongside the traditional way of living. And put greater emphasis on the connection, interaction, and co mmunication between the residents.
SACREDSERVICE
The site is situated in Glowna of Poznan , Poland. The amount of greenery in this area is widely distributed, and the vegetation cover andthe arbor is extensive.As a result,the plot can be defined as the center of the green distribution, which also creates a spatial medium of excess and visual flow.
GLOWNA . POZNAN . POLAND LAND USE DISTRICT
Poznan
Glowna site and the environment vegetation cover arbor site
location of the site
by ww2 rebuilt and bustling
The original definition of the word "GLOWNA" is "a village surr ounded by mountains", which not only captures the poetic ambiance but als o illuminates the region's rich historical background.
Dating back to the history of GLOWNA , this region contains one of the earliest communities in recorded history , and as time went on , the axi s of the neighborhood shifted , the area's growth also grew steadily more prosperous. Despite the fact that the war once completely destroyed this ar ea, it also provides Glowna a new opportunity to develop in the city.
Translate the elements of historical stories into design concep ts
MAIN CONCEPT
destoryed
poznan east market built
USER GROUPS
CLASSIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL TYPE
With the advent of the post-pandemic era , the distance between people and the sort of human habitation has altered.
As a result, I redesign the living pattern and separate its use rs into three primary categories . Additionally, we can establish a cohabitation patt ern by fostering connection and communication among the various groups.
FUNCTION ARRANGEMENT
PRIVATE AREA
PUBLIC AREA
LIVING UNIT
UNIT A/B
PRIVATE AREA
UNIT C/D
EXPLOSION DIAGRAM
TIMBER
STRUCTURE
FAMILY UNIT
SPACE
SOLITARY UNIT
SOHO UNIT
WOODEN FRAME
FACADE
DEVELOPMENT DAIGRAM
Placing square volumes in a plot range-compatible manner.
To excavate a portion of the volume based on the plot's conditions.
positioned the spatial functionality of the vertical service cores at the volume's center
Create spatial connections on the ground floor and extend outward
cut the volume at an oblique angle along the axis and push the volume inward to define the spatial function
Visualize and elaborate the volume into the entire design body.
There are various aspects to the plot environment's / urban des ign.
Street corner of the plot : The street corner serves as both a gathering place for people and the hub of activity, and the construction of the "laundry" makes th e crowding of people more engaging.
Park Square across from the plot : Establish the axis of the surrounding green belt and design the park's texture around it.
Urban texture on the east side of the plot : residential area
Urban texture on the west side of the plot : The main traffic flow into the plot and the park square
PRIVATE AREA
PLAN
Machine room
Garbage dump
Parklinglot Lobby Lounge
Study room
Unit 1 (family) Unit 2 (soho) Unit 3 (solitary)
Unit 4 (solitary)
Unit - private area
Unit 5 (family)
Unit 6 (soho)
Unit 7 (solitary)
Unit 8 (solitary)
2F
3F PLAN
STRUCTURAL DETAIL
Wooden frame
powder-coated
Roof installation of waterproofing
Timber joist
Vertical Grillet
Window Frame
Horizontal Grillet
Deck board
Floor slab
Inner wall
External wall
In addition to reflecting the wooden construction, the building's facade is built with the purest wood tones, which also symbolizes the "simplicity" and "purity" of the original living arrangemen t. Additionally, the distinction between public and private spaces is made evident by the contrast between the physical building mass and the virtual timber frame.
To improve connection and relationships between inhabitants, a bridge and interactive nodes are installed in the negitive space between the two buildings to create a chemistry among the inhabitants
View from the south side of the plot
rendering
interior
THE SEA HARMONY COMPLEX FISH MARKET
KEYWORD
SLOW FISH MOVEMENT
EXPERIMENTAL THEATER
INTERSECTION
MAO'AO . NEW TAIPEI CITY ACADEMIC . INDIVIDUAL WORK
Limitless and immortal, the waters are the beginning and end of all things on earth. ”
- Heinrich Zimmer
The sea is fundamental to the Mao'ao people's recollections and way of life. But as time has passed, migration and population aging have increased the vulne rability of Mao'ao's traditional fishing business. As a result, I intend to pinpoint the interse ction of the Mao'ao people's life and the origin of their memories to revive the traditional business .
The site is located in Mao'ao village, New Taipei City
The harbor's distinctive geography has resulted in a sea that is varied and abundant in marine resources. The local fishermen still employ traditional fishing methods, and drying sea veggies is a common sight in front of their homes and on the plaza.
As a result ,one may say that the sea is a collective memory for the residents of Mao'ao.
Gongliao Dist.
New Taipei City fishermen resident
mao'ao community
CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT DAIGRAM
Defining the axes according to the base texture
Generating the volumes based on the axes
Slow Fish is the international Slow Food campaign committed to rediscovering the value chain behind fish. It is intended that by introducing the slow-fish culture, the gap between the dinner table and the ocean would be reduced and people will become more knowledgeable about marine ecology, which will in turn motivate locals and visitors to care about marine ecology.
EXPERIMENTAL THEATER
ecology observation interaction interaction interaction multi-oriented
People can go through the space with a variety of emotions because of the non-specific orientation design, which enhances the area's imagination and thus creates an immersive experience that feels like being in a fish farm in Mao'ao.
Defining spatial scales based on spatial functions
Cutting and excavating the shape of the volume
SLOW FISH MOVEMENT
The surrounding environment is defined by the architecture's ma ssing:
Natural texture of the site: streams
The parking lot and working space for the fish market
Backyard
joining the axes of humanism and history.
D Forecourt Plaza: to control the flow of people and act as a tra nsitional space.
square:
BAZAAR
Undefined area that can host bazaars with several uses (e.g., cultural and creative market, fairs, etc.)
BAZAAR
To improve sightlines and provide space users with a greater understanding of how the sector operates, the intersection is created between the two spaces.
TUNTUN-BAZAAR
EXTERIOR SPACE FISH MARKET
MANMAN-MARKET
FISH MARKET
The permeability of the space is increased by the space function's downward movement, allowing the interior space to frame the exterior natural landscape.
SLOW FISH THEME RESTAURANT
The restaurant uses fresh fish from the fish market as its main ingredient, and the spatial relationship's design helps diners comprehend the industrial chain.
THE INTERSECTION
EXTERIOR SPACE
In order to establish a connection between the users of the space and the sea as well as the traditional fishing industry, the building's massing was influenced by fishing boats and sampans, moreover, the vertical elements are used in the facade composition to introducing more natural light sources.
ELEVATION
LA HOUSE RESIDENTAL BUILDING
MOUNT WASHITON . LA PROFESSIONAL WORK
KEYWORD
CURVY
COLOUR
DECK AND CABIN
LANDSCAPE AND CANOPY
We exist to discover and invent.
This project was a collaboration between Architect Eui-Sung Yi and Sir Peter Cook, with my role as an architectural assistant contributing to its completion.
Located in Mount Washington, Los Angeles, the building benefits from stunning views and a unique sloped terrain. The design features curves and vibrant colors to harmonize with the environment. At the same time, a key element— the “deck”—serves a significant role, maximizing the horizontal usable space that the site inherently lacks.
“ - Sir Peter Cook
[ IDEATION ]
The image features sketches of Sir Peter Cook
In response to the unique terrain of the site, this project aims to create an intriguing architectural design with a distinctive character. However, due to the limitations of the gross floor area and the loose, sandy soil of the slope, Sir Peter Cook decided to construct the building horizontally above the hill. To address the issue of insufficient space, he incorporated cantilever decks, maximizing the usable area. This horizontal extension also creates additional external spaces that connect more seamlessly with the surrounding scenery.
Cantilever Canopy Cabin and Deck
[ Landscape, Path, and Structure studies ]
PERSPECTIVE
ADDITIONAL WORK
DISASTER EDACUATION
ALERT TODAY . ALIVE TOMORROW MAP
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
CULTURAL & HISTORICAL INFORMATION
START!
Museum of Drinking Water
Sacred Garlic Pear.Tai power
Treasure Hill
METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION
1 2
OBSERVATION CHART
3
SLOPE MONITORING
4
DISASTER ALERT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
C17 M70 Y74 K0
C50 M10 Y0 K2
C4 M29 Y71 K0
BOOK COVER DESIGN
PROTRAIT - MAYA HAWKE
soft - bright colour tone
PROTRAIT - NATALIA DYER
PORTRAIT - SANTA CLAUS
PORTRAIT SKETCH - ELDERLY
SKETCH - ON THE WAY TO WARSAW
The two and a half hour train ride from Poznan to Warsaw is the ideal opportunity for "observing things."
Whether it's the variety of travelers on board or the small details inside the train, each of which has its own special charm and tale. And these intriguing nuances have completely transformed me int o an observer.
PORTRAIT SKETCH
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ARCHITECTURE DESIGN