Critical issue is maintaining a sense of tranquility while ensuring the space retains sufficient vitality. To address this, I used virtual boundaries to create a visual separation effect. Virtual boundaries do not entirely block visibility but instead establish a subtle sense of division, making people aware of the boundaries without feeling completely isolated. This design technique maintains spatial fluidity while ensuring an appropriate level of social distancing.
As human society expands, our living spaces gradually encroach on the habitats of natural wildlife, leading to an increasing number of conflicts between humans and animals. Humans have become less tolerant of other species entering their domains, and even contact between people has diminished. Recently, there has been a growing indifference towards urban public spaces.
Both on campuses and in society at large, many spaces remain abandoned for long periods. The transition from vacating a space to establishing a new function can take months or even years, involving factors such as design, timelines, funding, and project approval. During this time, is there a way to reduce the inconvenience and disruption caused to the surrounding areas due to the lack of functionality? My answer is temporary buildings.
This work looks to the future from a modern perspective, where the concept of sustainability remains consistent. The difference lies in technology and construction precision. While past systems were not interconnected, they are now. The future will be even more integrated and intelligent. By incorporating energy-efficient systems that can be reused within the building itself, the environmental impact can be minimized, thereby realizing the building as a sustainable living entity.
Walls manage and delineate spaces, and rules establish social order, managing society. But are these rules also the invisible walls between people? What seem to be protective walls have now become barriers, obstructing people's freedom. Unfortunately, these walls are thick and hard, impossible to move with just a light push.
This project aims to transform an old factory into a multifunctional studio for environmental design. The design concept is inspired by the "evolution of life," beginning with the primitive "egg" and incorporating elements such as design, development, and curves to showcase the evolution of space and the origin of life. The studio's functional areas include spaces for research, communication, exhibitions, workshops, and meetings, providing a flexible and diverse environment for students and designers to create and learn.
With the construction of viaducts, the number of ancillary spaces beneath them is increasing, leading to concerns about their inefficient use, which negatively impacts the city's appearance and residents' quality of life. As the city with the largest number of viaducts in the country, Shanghai's utilization of the gray spaces under viaducts is a matter of concern for many citizens. This design project investigates the form and scale of Shanghai's main viaducts, as well as the surrounding facilities and environment. It proposes a shared box structure that adapts to the form of the viaduct and fits into the surrounding functional areas, aiming to enhance the use of the gray space beneath the viaducts.
Critical issue is maintaining a sense of tranquility while ensuring the space retains sufficient vitality. To address this, I used virtual boundaries to create a visual separation effect. Virtual boundaries do not entirely block visibility but instead establish a subtle sense of division, making people aware of the boundaries without feeling completely isolated. This design technique maintains spatial fluidity while ensuring an appropriate level of social distancing.
As human society expands, our living spaces gradually encroach on the habitats of natural wildlife, leading to an increasing number of conflicts between humans and animals. Humans have become less tolerant of other species entering their domains, and even contact between people has diminished. Recently, there has been a growing indifference towards urban public spaces.
Both on campuses and in society at large, many spaces remain abandoned for long periods. The transition from vacating a space to establishing a new function can take months or even years, involving factors such as design, timelines, funding, and project approval. During this time, is there a way to reduce the inconvenience and disruption caused to the surrounding areas due to the lack of functionality? My answer is temporary buildings.
This work looks to the future from a modern perspective, where the concept of sustainability remains consistent. The difference lies in technology and construction precision. While past systems were not interconnected, they are now. The future will be even more integrated and intelligent. By incorporating energy-efficient systems that can be reused within the building itself, the environmental impact can be minimized, thereby realizing the building as a sustainable living entity.
Walls manage and delineate spaces, and rules establish social order, managing society. But are these rules also the invisible walls between people? What seem to be protective walls have now become barriers, obstructing people's freedom. Unfortunately, these walls are thick and hard, impossible to move with just a light push.
This project aims to transform an old factory into a multifunctional studio for environmental design. The design concept is inspired by the "evolution of life," beginning with the primitive "egg" and incorporating elements such as design, development, and curves to showcase the evolution of space and the origin of life. The studio's functional areas include spaces for research, communication, exhibitions, workshops, and meetings, providing a flexible and diverse environment for students and designers to create and learn.
With the construction of viaducts, the number of ancillary spaces beneath them is increasing, leading to concerns about their inefficient use, which negatively impacts the city's appearance and residents' quality of life. As the city with the largest number of viaducts in the country, Shanghai's utilization of the gray spaces under viaducts is a matter of concern for many citizens. This design project investigates the form and scale of Shanghai's main viaducts, as well as the surrounding facilities and environment. It proposes a shared box structure that adapts to the form of the viaduct and fits into the surrounding functional areas, aiming to enhance the use of the gray space beneath the viaducts.
