Portfolio category: 设计

The relationship between natural products and human-made artifacts is fascinating. People living in urban areas rely heavily on modern objects. At the same time, to relax, they seek out natural environments and elements, which may reflect an inherent human tendency as a social species.

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.Therefore, this design aims to use components that are not necessary for making MARUTA, creating a space where birds and humans can coexist harmoniously. In this way, we strive to achieve circular design (sustainability) and revitalize urban areas through the design of urban furniture.

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.

Buildings can generally be categorized as temporary or permanent, depending on their duration of use. However, by adopting the concept of modular construction, a building can embody both, allowing its function and space to be freely adapted to the environment. This approach enables the use of temporary buildings to fulfill campus functions.

The concept of sustainable architecture was introduced by Dr. Charles Cabot in 1993. However, sustainable architecture has existed throughout history. In the past, due to limited technology, sustainable cycles relied solely on the resilience of nature.

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.
In society, when those in power are held accountable, they often play the “for the safety of the people” card, refusing to discuss further, thereby reinforcing the existing order and hierarchy. However, beneath the surface of this order, could the helplessness and anger in people’s hearts be a manifestation of underlying chaos? It’s like a cage… Yet those at the top are unaware that they themselves are trapped within the very cage of order.

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.

In this multifunctional space, users can freely switch between different working modes: conducting research, participating in design discussions, showcasing their work, or engaging in workshop activities. The design seeks to utilize modern technology and architectural language to create an interactive and dynamic workspace, making it a vibrant incubator for creativity and innovation in the field of environmental design.

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.