Type: Economical Hotel Site: 23 King St, Rock port MA
Sponsored by Ray Kinoshita Mann rkmann@umass.edu
Luminous Cities, Diminished Glow
Honors Thesis B.S. ARCH
Type: Research Study Re-Design Lighting Site: Hong Ya Dong, Chongqing
03
Gallium, Grievance, Growth
Studio Core I [GRAD] M.ARCH
Type: Conceptual Futuristic Innovation Site: Pier 45, New York, NY
Studio taught by Lindy Roy lr@roy-studio.com
06
NAHB Student Competition
National Association of Home Builders
2023 Production Home Building Competition
Studio taught by Ann Marshall awmarshall@umass.edu
Competition led by Ho - sung Kim kimhs@umass.edu
Design Team: Hannah Zhao, Matthew Korevec, Tyler Cashton
07 Internship Works
Summer internship Dietz& Co Architects Company
Supervisor Jason Newman jasonn@dietzarch.com
04
Bernoulli’s Principle Analogy
Studio 3 Fall 2021 B.S. ARCH
Type: African American Cultural Center
Site: 293 Nontuck St, Florence MA
Studio taught by Stephen Schreiber schreiber@umass.edu
08 Personal Art Works
01 Healing Water
This project is a waste management facility with a special focus on collecting storm water. The design of the facility is inspired by the structure of a river, with a circulation system that follows the principles of erosion and deposition. The program spaces with faster circulation, such as treatment and processing areas, are located outside of the ramp curve and are classified as erosion zones. On the other hand, program spaces with slower circulation, such as administrative, research, and dining areas, are located inside the ramp curve and are classified as deposition zones. The facility also incorporates sustainable design elements, such as bioswale and living green roof, to minimize its environmental impact.
Site Topography [LANDMARK] - Yarn Water Distribution System Pivot Point [WATER] -
Four Forces Site Map and Parti - Diagrams
Storm Water Collection
Catchment areas: Two Parametric Columns
Drainage systems: At the bottom of each Parametric Columns
Storm water storage: Drainage system connects to University of Massachusetts Amherst Pond
Reuse: e treated storm water may be reused for irrigation or other landscape watering
Exploded Axon Diagram
Perspective Section
Floor 2
Material Research
13.Wood shop
14.Metal shop
15.Fabrication lab
16.Sewing lab
17.Gallery
Assembly
18.Indoor assembly
19.Outdoor assembly
Greenhouse
Greenhouse Cafe
Energy Conservation Use of solar energy to heat the interior, which reduces the use of fossil fuels
Water Conservation Recycle and reuse water, which reduces the demand on municipal water sources
Local Food Production Grow food locally, reduces transportation and greenhouse gas emissions
Waste Reduction Compost food waste and other organic materials, which reduces methane emissions
Biodiversity Provide a habitat for a variety of plants and animals (birds), which support ecosystems
02 Luminous Cities, Diminished Glow
Selected Work from Honors esis Study, Spring 2023
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO MITIGATING LIGHT POLLUTION AND ENHANCING BIRD MIGRATION IN METROPOLITAN CHONGQING, HONGYADONG
ANIMATIONS
This thesis presents an integrated approach to reducing light pollution in Hongyadong, Chongqing, focusing on bird migration, while considering the area’s historical and economic context. It combines the study of lighting sciences with sustainable and adaptive lighting strategies, tailored to both tourist activities and avian migratory patterns. The research aims to enhance the tourist experience, support local biodiversity, and provide a model for similar urban sites.
Downward lighting
45 degree lighting
Middle roof Ligh
trian gather)
Corner light bri
Light and Dark
ting Brightest (Where most pedasghtness reduced 30%
Warm Lighting Color
Higher roof: 210
0K
Middle level roo
f: 2700K
45 Degree Light
ing any height roof: 2000K
Ground Lightin
g: 3000K
03
Gallium, Grievance, Growth
This project re-imagines Pier 45 as a dynamic, responsive memorial, intertwining the stories of marginalized communities with innovative material science and climate-responsive design. Through Science experiments, using Gallium and Iron creating an alloy, forming Galfenol. These three materials eventually transform the static architecture into a living narrative for a 1966 hate crime victim, fostering societal introspection and change. The design redefines public spaces as interactive, engaging environments where memory, materiality, and resilience converge for a responsive future.
= A type of metal that is non magnetic that change from liquid to solid [vice versa] based on speci ed temperatures.
Gallium
Physical State Change: Liquid to solid, 8 hours in room temperature
An experimental setup with a metal pendulum swinging over a grid with plastic containers with 3 different types of materials. The pendulum is influencing these materials’ behavior. This illustrates concepts of control, instability, and dynamic material interactions under varying angles of the pendulum's swing.
OR Iron powder by itself.
[Gallium is NOT magnetic = non-reactive]
[Iron powder is magnetic = reactive]
When Gallium + Iron powder is not throughly mixed.
[Some or few part of gallium is reactive]
[Iron powder strips away from gallium]
When Gallium + Iron powder is throughly mixed, forms alloy which creates the material Galfenol
[Gallium becomes magnetic and responsive towards the magnets]
Gallium
PURE SUBSTANCE
HETEROGENEOUS
HOMOGENEOUS
GALLIUM + IRON
GALLIUM
GALFENOL
GALLIUM, GALLIUM+IRON, GALFENOL CANOPIES
EXTENDABLE WALKING PATH
CANOPIES’ ROOTS SECURED WITHIN EACH GRID
METAL GRID RE-BARS REPLACING EXISTING PIER
PIPES CONTAIN GALLIUM UNDER GRID CONNECTING CANOPIES
PIER FOUNDATIONS
Extended path way after sea level rising
Year 2050 to 2100
04 Bernoulli’s
Compression and Release, Identity and Integration, Salad bowl and Melting pot
In this cultural center project, I used the concepts of compression and release to create a visual representation of the tension between individual and collective identity. By designing a narrow space that leads into an open space, I aimed to explore how people navigate between these two states of being.
The narrow space can be interpreted in two ways: as a place where people are forced to confront their own individuality and reflect on their own experiences, or as a place where individual identity is suppressed and subsumed into a larger collective. Similarly, the open space can be seen as either a place where people are able to socialize and find commonality with others, or as a place where individual freedom and choice are restored.
Small Library
This design strategy highlights the dynamic and often ambiguous relationship between individual and collective identity, and encourages visitors to think about how they fit into the larger cultural landscape.
This African American Cultural Center is a place where people can learn about and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. It is often a place for community events, workshops, exhibits, and performances related to African American culture. The center also provide resources and support for individuals interested in exploring their own cultural heritage and identity.
Avian Conscious Habitat
Rock port, MA
Rock port is a small town in Massachusetts with a history of mining, including an iron ore, lead, and zinc mine in a pond. The mine closed due to economic challenges but the pond is now used for recreational activities such as hiking and fishing. Despite the closure of the mine, Rock port continues to be a thriving community, with a vibrant arts scene and a strong sense of community. The town has also been recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability, with a focus on preserving natural resources and protecting the local ecosystem.
Quarry and Mines
The goal of this project is to illustrate the connection between the quarry and the stones that are extracted from it. The design of the individual spaces represents the stones, while the upper portion of the program serves as the quarry, reflecting its irregular shape. The upper program guides visitors through the general area and into the individual spaces, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding natural environment.
06 NAHB Student Competition
National Association of Home Builders
The University Massachusetts of Amherst design team for the 2023 Production Home Building Competition, comprising of three architecture students, is collaborating on the proposed residential plan for Heritage Green. The plan includes over 300 lots, consisting of single family homes, ranches, townhouses, and amenity centers. The team is responsible for designing the site plan, floor plans, renderings for the site plan and each proposed housing unit.
I was responsible for constructing the ranches, one single family house, developing the site plan with Matthew Korevec, and renderings for the houses.
