Architecture Portfolio_Ellis WANG Yulai

WANG YULAI

ARCHITECTURE

PORTFOLIO

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A PROFESSIONAL 01

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 164-164A BOUNDARY STREET

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02

HYPOTHETICAL DESIGN FOR JOINT-USER-BUILDING WITH GOVERNMENT LABORATORY FACILITIES

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03

ALTERRATIONS & ADDITIONS OF METROPOLE BUILDING

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03

MA SHAN ISLAND ART STUDIO

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B ACADEMIC 01

NEGOTIATED GROUNDS: A NATURE SCHOOL ABOVE FISHPONDS

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02

INHABITABLE FABRIC: AN EXPLORATION ON FLEXIBLE ARCHITECTURE

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03

REVITALIZING TONGTAI DISTRICT: AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN RENEWAL STRATEGY

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A. PROFESSIONAL

01

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 164-164A BOUNDARY STREET PROJECT TYPE: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FIRM: ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS LIMITED, HONG KONG

This is a proposal for 164-164A Boundary Street, a new 20-story residential building with recreational facilities and basement parking on a approx. 496m2 development site in the neighbourhood of Ho Man Tin. The 66m structure would contain 2348m2 of space, including 14 single-floor units and 1 duplex unit, a clubhouse on 1/F, and 17 parking spaces.

Contribution: - Develop building facade and interior design.

- Responsible for 3D modeling and renderings.

- Assist in GBP submission.

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- Assist in project administration and design coordination. site

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10

20

40 (m)

top hung openable window stone cladding (azul grey) aluminium architectural feature (medium grey) glass balustrade (low-Iron) aluminim feature (bronze) aluminium grille (light grey) zinc cladding decorative door for Tx Room

wall tile (brown grey)

A 01_01

EXTERIOR RENDERING

A 01_02

SITE LOCATION & FACADE DESIGN

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4 1

360 panorama The overall design of the lobby strives to create a luxurious and warm atmosphere.

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2 2

A 01_03

LOBBY DESIGN

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4

To extend the style of exterior into the lobby, stone and bronze elements of the facade are introduced to the entrance. For areas where people spend longer period of time, including reception and mailroom, the main materials change to wood to create a more soothing and comfortable space.

A 01_04

POOL DESIGN

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02

HYPOTHETICAL DESIGN FOR JOINT-USER-BUILDING WITH GOVERNMENT LABORATORY FACILITIES PROJECT TYPE: INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING FIRM: ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS LIMITED, HONG KONG

Development Parameters:

N 0

site

surrouding height

view&sun path

20

40

80(m)

pedestrian accessibility

- Site Area: ≈6,192 m2 - Class of Site: Class A - Zoning: G/IC - Ref P.R.: 9.4 - Max. Site Coverage: 100% (building height < 15m) 60% (building height > 15m) - Min. Site Coverage of Greenery: 10% (on grade) 20% (total) - Building Separation: Max. Lp = 38.6 x 5 = 193m

vehicle accessibility

E&M/F

2/F-17/F

1/F

Design Description

Contribution

This building is designed to consolidate testing services from government laboratories, while also providing a library, post office, and homecare services for the community. It is situated in Area 86 of Tseung Kwan O and is connected to the LOHAS Park residential area in the north via a footbridge. The tower houses the lab facilities, while the public amenities are located in the podium, creating a welcoming space for the neighborhood.

- Develop building facade design - Responsible for 3D modeling and renderings - Assist in design presentation (PQDVC) - Draft architecture requirement report

A 02_01

ENTRANCE RENDERING

G/F

B/F service room circulation greenery public use government use

A 02_02

SITE ANALYSIS & DESIGN ANALYSIS

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curtain wall (west side)

A 02_03

UP: ENTRANCE RENDERING

curtain wall (south side)

prefab facade

A 02_04

DOWN: FACADE DETAIL SCHEMETIC SECTION

louvre facade

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03

ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS OF METROPOLE BUILDING PROJECT TYPE: A&A OF COMMERTIAL BUILDING FIRM: ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS LIMITED, HONG KONG

Design Description

Contribution

This is the renovation project of Metropole Building (新都城) at nos. 428-438 King’s Road, North Point. The client wants to completely renovate the commercial building and upgrade it into a shopping mall in line with contemporary needs. AAL, as AP and project architect, works with AJAR, as design architect, to propose design and prepare drawings for this project.

- Site Investigation - Assist in GBP submission.

- Assist in project administration and design coordination.

A 03_01

GBP SUBMISSION

A 03_02

GBP SUBMISSION

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04

MA SHAN ISLAND ART STUDIO 马山岛艺术创作基地 TYPE: RESIDENTIAL HOUSE FIRM: TRACE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE, BEIJING 迹 . 建筑事务所

Design Description This project is a unique single-family residence located Mashan Island in Shandong Province, China. The layout employs a ninesquare grid system, optimizing space utilization and flow. Courtyard and terraces incorporate the stunning natural surroundings into the interior spaces, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Strategically placed skylights punctuates the home, bathing it in natural light and creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow for a visually intriguing effect.

Contribution - Assist in weekly presentation drawings and renderings - Assist in 3D modelling - Assist in design coordination

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3

6600

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下

4500

6000

6600

2400

5100

1500

2400

2100

1400

2000

4800

0.6(31.70)

-2.4(28.70)

2400

1200

5100

1500

3300

1200

0.6(31.70)

-2.4(28.70)

1700

4.20

D

D

D

D

D

2400

1800

5400

5400

5400

1800

50mm钢板墙

3900

3600

5400

50mm钢板墙

0.90

-2.10

17100

2700 1200

17100

上

17100

17100

4500

1500

6300

17100

1500

17100

1200

-3.60

6600

4500

4000

1800

17100

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B

1500

上

2100

3000

下

-2.40

0.30

-2.40

6000

B B

1.20

0.00(31.10)

6300

1200

2000

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B

3000

1800

6300

6300

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0.90

C

4800

2400

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6300

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0.00(31.10)

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1200

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300

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4.20

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1500

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1800

上

4.20 7700

1500

3300

3600 -2.4(28.70) 5100

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7.70

100

4500

上

3500

6000

4500

9.70

100m: 装饰混凝土 200m: 结构混凝土

7.70

13300

6600

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17100

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下 6000

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17100

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3300

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5400

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2500

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0.6(31.70)

6000

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6600

4500

1 m

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负一层层平面图

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6600

4500

17100

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4

北

5 m 1 : 1 0 0

1 : 1 0 0

0.6(31.70)

13500

北

0

剖面图

1500

-0.15(30.95)

17100

17100

2

3300

2700

-0.15(30.95)

1

B -

A

1300

2700

1 -

UP: EXTERIOR RENDERING & SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE RENDERING

2 -

0

1 m

3 m

5 m

北

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首层平面图 1 : 1 0 0

A 04_02

1 m

3 m

5 m

二层平面图 1 : 1 0 0

DOWN: PLAN & SECTION DRAWINGS

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B. ACADEMIC

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NEGOTIATED GROUNDS: A NATURE SCHOOL ABOVE FISHPONDS AUTUMN 2021 / MARCH STUDIO / INDIVIDUAL WORK TUTOR: JOSHUA BOLCHOVER

PHASE 01 DRAWING TRANSFORMATION The first phase is conceptualising processes of change through experiment and observation. By designing a device, I recorded the process of a 15*15*15cm foam cube being corroded by glue and translated it into a notation drawing.

This drawing shows how the voids, corroded by glue coming from different directions, grow and mix inside the cube.

device

sliced cube

The aim of this studio is to investigae how architecture can inform and alter the process of urban transformation by providing a spatial generator that can stimulate change in an urban area that is in urgent need of development. As for the method, it is arranged as a series of experiments that begin abstractly but increase in specifity to distil distinct spatial concepts that are then tested against increasing number of constraints, such as site, program and performance.

B 01_01

INTRODUCTION

As the final result, in the Deep Bay Wetland Hong Kong, where the needs of development collided with the importance of ecological conservation, I designed a nature school on the area's fishponds, hoping to provide a teaching space that is close to nature and flexible in function, and also hopes to the local ecosystem centered on fishponds can be protected by introducing educational institutions to this area.

B 01_02

DRAWING TRANSFORMATION

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PHASE 02 SPATIAL PROTOTYPE The next phase is where two students take two dinstinctive materials (timber sticks and conrete) to design a spatial prototype that reponds to an abstract site condition. The aim is to not consider too much site information, but only respond to its spacial characteristic. The site for our group is a piece of land in middle of a fish pond area.

There are three intersections along one line.

Our strategy is to lift up a huge mass with the help of densely distributed frames. Structural and circulation cores are located at the junctions, and the grid rotated in contrast to the orthogonal set up of the intersection and allow the mass to overhang as much as possible over the water. Voids were also cut in the mass to set up the internal organization of the space and bring in light, which is inspired by previous documentation of corrosion.

PHASE 03 STUATING + ADAPTING Aspects from site are introduced in phase 3. Prototype from last phase is tested in a specific site and get developed into a complete projects by introducing programe.

In order to make full use of the natural resourse and beautiful landscape of this

area, I define the function of the building as a nature school, where children can learn environmental knowledge and cultivate ecological awareness. For the development of the area, the introduction of educational institutions can also achieve a balance between development and environmental protection.

birds-eye view of this region

site condition

fishpond ecosystem

1:50 model: mass+frame

B 01_03

DESIGNING PROTOTYPE

1:50 model: only frame

context

B 01_04

SITE RESEARCH

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STRATEGY

FINAL DESIGN

Building shape is transferred from rectangle to circle, offering a continuous panoramic view for the students.

Structural system is slightly adjusted, and only three landing points are used to support the entire building.

The idea of voids is preserved, providing vertical traffic and indoor lighting for the building. In the end, a natural school lightly sits on the fish pond.

Structure: Three trusses connected to one point as the vertical structure and three beam trusses connects them horizontally. The main structure fully utilizes the stability of triangle.

The floor beam are put on it and columns are placed to hold up the ceiling. Since three main beams are equal, they form an equilateral triangle on the plane. In this way, the geometry of structure works with the geometry of plan.

concep model

corrugated metal plate

sun shade

sun shade

aluminum grating floor

N site plan scale: 1:1200 0

B 01_05

DESIGN STRATEGY & MASTER PLAN

10

20

primary structure

40(m)

screw pile foundation

B 01_06

STRUCTURE

secondary structure

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Space: 1

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4800

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3600

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3600

3600

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6 3600

42600

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The space is only divide by curtains to push the flexible plan system to an extreme condition.

3300

There are two kinds of curtains. One is opaque (made of wool) and can obsorb sound. It can enclose relatively private rooms for teaching, working or meeting. The other is translucent (made of voile). It can enclose relatively public rooms for dining, relaxing or playing.

Basically the composition of curtains follows a grid system but influenced by two extra elements, trusses and voids. The trusses that penetrate the floor will influence circulation space. The Voids are carved to let light in, offer vertical circulation and give opportunity to go below the main floor to and close to the water.

1500

3300

3

LIBRARY

CLASSROOM

RELAX

6000

DOWN

B

C

CLASSROOM

CLASSROOM

SPECIAL CLASSROOM

A

STUDY ROOM

REST

REST

CLASSROOM

DOWN

6000

A

TEACHER ROOM

MEETING ROOM

DOWN

42600 6000

D

CLASSROOM

STORAGE & MEETING PLACE

SPECIAL CLASSROOM

TOILET

DINING HALL

6000

DOWN

E

RELAX

STUDY ROOM

STUDY ROOM

6000

F

CLASSROOM

PLAY

OFFICE

PRINCIPAL ROOM

PLAY

H

RELAX CLASSROOM

MULTI-FUNCTION HALL

voile curtain wool curtain structure below floor

1500

4800

G

N

0

B 01_07

MAIN FLOOR PLAN DRAWING

B 01_08

1:50 PHYSICAL MODEL

main floor (+3.75m) plan scale: 1:200 3

6

12(m)

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Construction: The use of prefabricated components and the use of screw pile foundations allows the building to be constructed and dismantled quickly, in response to the uncertainty of the future development of this area.

7.075

3.750

1.825

0.930

0.175

±0.000

B 01_09

UP: 1:100 SECTION DRAWING

B 01_10

DOWN: 1:50 PHYSICAL MODEL

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02

INHABITABLE FABRIC: AN EXPLORATION ON FLEXIBLE ARCHITECTURE SPRING 2022 / MARCH THESIS / INDIVIDUAL WORK TUTOR: JOSHUA BOLCHOVER

My thesis project explores how to utilize fabric to design buildings that can be flexibly divided and provide a rich sensory experience to users. Physical models are the primary research method.

Models in different scales are made during the process in order to identify possible space types, determine suitable structure systems, and prove the feasibility of the design prototype.

B 02_01

INTRODUCTION

This project starts with making devices to observe what kind of space can be generated by fabric. These devices are designed to change the fabric form at will. The voids between layers of fabrics

are translated into architectural spaces by drawings, to explore the possibility of space.

The final result is more like an art installation. Supported by steel cables and metal columns, a light space made of fabric floats above the ground. People can pass under it and manually adjust the shape of the space with the help of custom-made mechanisms. This installation can be seen as a 1:4 model, representing an architectural prototype that can change form in response to particular external forces.

B 02_02

SPACE STUDY: MODEL & DRAWING

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The first step has demonstrated the potential of fabric as a subdivision tool for architectural design. After this, the aspect of structure is brought into the project. The criteria for choosing the structural system is that it should be light, easily disassembled and has some degree of standardization.

operation video

B 02_03

Two systems are tested, scaffolding system and cable net structure. The latter one gets selected for further development as space and structure are more complimented. In this system, fabrics are not only suspended from poles but also connected by ropes. The constraints from these two components stabilize the surface without sacrificing the flexibility of space.

operation video

STRUCTURE SELECTION: SCAFFOLD STRUCTURE

B 02_04

STRUCTURE SELECTION: CABLE-NET STRUCTURE

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The final step focuses on improving the tensile system designed by the second model from last step by making larger scale models. The goal of this phase is to build a prototype of a habitable scale (approximately 1:5) that people can walk through and adjust the fabric.

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B 02_05

INSTALLATION: PHOTO

1 aluminum pipe Ø19mm 2 steep cable Ø3mm 3 acrylic fixator thickness=3mm 4 masking tape 5 PLA connector 6 aluminum pipe Ø25mm 7 cotton stitches 8 Lycra fabric 9 PLA fabric holder 10 bolt Ø3.2*30mm 11 PLA fabric adjustor 12 nut Ø3.2mm 13 cotton thread Ø1mm 14 PLA reel holder 15 bolt Ø5*50mm 16 acylic handle 17 acylic reel 18 nut Ø5mm 19 PLA cotton thread clamp 20 bolt Ø3.2*14mm 21 steel cable clip 22 steel cable tentioner 23 clevis grab hook 24 plywood thickness=18mm 25 screw Ø3.2*20mm 26 flange seat Ø25mm 27 screw Ø3.2*32mm

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1 aluminum pipe Ø19mm 2 steep cable Ø3mm 3 acrylic fixator thickness=3mm 4 masking tape 5 PLA connector 6 aluminum pipe Ø25mm 7 cotton stitches 8 Lycra fabric 9 PLA fabric holder 10 bolt Ø3.2*30mm 11 PLA fabric adjustor 12 nut Ø3.2mm 13 cotton thread Ø1mm 14 PLA reel holder 15 bolt Ø5*50mm 16 acrylic 1.5: handle 17 acrylic reel 18 nut Ø5mm FINAL MODEL MECHANISM&CONSTRUCTION 1 This bolt drawingØ3.2*14mm is the collection of details of21 the final model/prototype.

19 PLA cotton thread clamp 20 steel cable clip 22 steel cable tensioner Some parts are existing hardwares, while others are customized (3d printed) components.

23 clevis grab hook 24 plywood thickness=18mm 25 screw Ø3.2*20mm 26 flange seat Ø25mm 27 screw Ø3.2*32mm

B 02_06

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INSTALLATION: MECHANISM & DETAILS

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35

B 02_07

MULTIPLE-EXPOSURE: FLEXIBLE SPACE

B 02_08

MULTIPLE-EXPOSURE: FLEXIBLE SPACE

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B 02_09

INSTALLATION: MATERIAL

B 02_10

INSTALLATION: OPERATION & CLOSE-UP

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03

REVITALIZING TONGTAI DISTRICT: AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN RENEWAL STRATEGY SPRING 2019 / BACHELOR STUDIO / INDIVIDUAL WORK TUTOR: WANG KAI

Tongtai District

resident The current urban renewal method of Changsha City is brusque.

The government sells the land usage right to developers, who then turn the city's old streets into a one-size-fits-all commercial complex. The original street pattern and spatial texture were changed and destroyed.

B 03_01

visitor

resident

visitor

This project takes Tongtai District as the site, aiming to explore an alternative spatial strategy to replace the current urban renewal method of Changsha City. By inserting new programs into the existing buildings to activate the old districts, the original city texture is protected, the locals don't need to relocate, and the memory of the city gets preserved.

COLLAGE RENDERING & DESIGN CONCEPT

B 03_02

SITE INVESTIGATION

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01 semi-abandoned factory 02 public space 03 multi-story residential building (single) 04 multi-story residential building (group) 05 historic relics

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11 buildings/places are selected for renovation. They can be categorized into five types.

B 03_03

PROGRAM & ACTIVITY

B 03_04

BUILDING TYPE

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C1 STEP 01 STREET IMPROVEMENT demolish a few houses to form a complete street network.

Area D life&community

Area D

D1

Area C

Area C sports&health

C2

C3

Area B Area A B1

Area B leisure&entertainment

STEP 02 ZONING setting a new zoning plan for this district

B2 D2 Area A History&Culture

A2 A3 A1

A4

STEP 03 BUILDING SELECTION select specific buildings to prepare for the renovation.

STEP 04 BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION insert new functions into those selected buildings

B 03_05

DESIGN STRATEGY: URBAN-SCALE

N

B 03_06

demolished buildings

zone line

additional construction

pedestrian entrance

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30

MASTER PLAN

60(m)

45

D2

B1

B2

The five types of buildings/spaces have corresponding renovation strategy according to their spatial characteristics. Also, different functions are assigned to each building according to the district zoning of the block.

site entrance

café

2-3F: booth 1F: bar counter

2F: recreation deck 1F: parking lot

2-5F: planting

lift

contract

rooftop

2F&5F: restaurant 3F&4F: pool

1F:market

1F:lobby&retail

replace

CONTRACT Spa & Nightclub Area: 1020 m2

CONTRACT Vertical Farm Area: 580 m2

merge

C1

C2

C3

LIFT Bicycle Parking Lot & Café Area: 706 m2

A4

elevated footpath

lecture room resting area office

exhibition hall

underground parking lot

exhibition hall

parking entrance

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LIFT Parking Lot & Footpath Area: 1450 m2

ROOFTOP Swimming Pool Area: 300 m2

D1

ROOFTOP Skatebord Park Area: 240 m2

A3

REPLACE Museum Area: 950 m2

A1

A2

co-work space viewing platform

shared terrace apartment

pop-up store

gallery meeting room shared terrace apartment

REPLACE Co-living Apartment Area: 1000 m2 46

B 03_07

DESIGN STRATEGY: BUILDING-SCALE

MERGE Multi-function Art Space Area: 200 m2

MERGE Multi-function Art Space Area: 185 m2

B 03_08

DESIGN STRATEGY: BUILDING-SCALE

MERGE Multi-function Art Space Area: 150 m2

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C1

D1

C2

C3

D2

B1 A1

A2

B2

A3

A4

B 03_09

BIRD-VIEW RENDERING

B 03_10

BIRD-VIEW RENDERING

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