Lucid Architecture – The space of video games
This thesis is a theoretical study towards ludic architecture, that is an analytical understanding of video games through the lens of architecture paradigms. The approach is not concerned with gaming coding or technologically-inclined topics. While many theorists have accurately described
Lucid Architecture – The space of video games
This thesis is a theoretical study towards ludic architecture, that is an analytical understanding of video games through the lens of architecture paradigms. The approach is not concerned with gaming coding or technologically-inclined topics. While many theorists have accurately described
Postmodernist North Korea
Post-Modernist North Korea (Draft Proposal) WHY? On the 38th parallel north, a circle of latitude that is 38 degrees north of the equator, lies the division between the two koreas. A Military Demarcation Line, 250 km long and 4 km
Postmodernist North Korea
Post-Modernist North Korea (Draft Proposal) WHY? On the 38th parallel north, a circle of latitude that is 38 degrees north of the equator, lies the division between the two koreas. A Military Demarcation Line, 250 km long and 4 km
Hong Kong Pop (cont. from abstract)
HONG KONG POP Reconstructing the cultural identity of Hong Kong People, and how to move forward Fig.1 Picture on the left: Gustave Caillebotte, Le pont de l’Europe. 1876, Oil on canvas, 124.7 × 180.6 cm. Musée du Petit Palais, Genève. From: Wikimedia, http://wikimedia.org
Hong Kong Pop (cont. from abstract)
HONG KONG POP Reconstructing the cultural identity of Hong Kong People, and how to move forward Fig.1 Picture on the left: Gustave Caillebotte, Le pont de l’Europe. 1876, Oil on canvas, 124.7 × 180.6 cm. Musée du Petit Palais, Genève. From: Wikimedia, http://wikimedia.org
Not just for fun: playgrounds for spatial identity and equality
A post-war “adventure playground” in London by landscape architect Marjory Lady Allen of Hurtwood, providing children the opportunity to construct their own play space through utilizing “junk” on site. THESIS STATEMENT The thesis is a response to the monotonous
Not just for fun: playgrounds for spatial identity and equality
A post-war “adventure playground” in London by landscape architect Marjory Lady Allen of Hurtwood, providing children the opportunity to construct their own play space through utilizing “junk” on site. THESIS STATEMENT The thesis is a response to the monotonous
Shadowgraphy
BACKGROUND Shadow comes with the creation of every object, it is the very evidence of existence. However the form and material changes, shadow is the common ground element that connects all architectural designs. Yet, shadow isn’t that ‘common’ a phenomenon
Shadowgraphy
BACKGROUND Shadow comes with the creation of every object, it is the very evidence of existence. However the form and material changes, shadow is the common ground element that connects all architectural designs. Yet, shadow isn’t that ‘common’ a phenomenon
New Urban Asylum: Addressing Increasing Demand of Mental Health Tourism in Japan
‘Tokyo Compression’ – Michael Wolf – Introduction – This thesis attempts to respond on the issue of imbalance resource distribution between foreign mental healthcare seekers and local stakeholders brought by Medical Tourism – especially newly-introduced Mental Health Tourism. It aims to mediate
New Urban Asylum: Addressing Increasing Demand of Mental Health Tourism in Japan
‘Tokyo Compression’ – Michael Wolf – Introduction – This thesis attempts to respond on the issue of imbalance resource distribution between foreign mental healthcare seekers and local stakeholders brought by Medical Tourism – especially newly-introduced Mental Health Tourism. It aims to mediate
Appropriation and Modification
[WHAT] Starting Point In this fast growing society, we have been demolishing and building too much to an extent that we start to forget what we were. Meanwhile, there are old buildings which have been trying so hard to
Appropriation and Modification
[WHAT] Starting Point In this fast growing society, we have been demolishing and building too much to an extent that we start to forget what we were. Meanwhile, there are old buildings which have been trying so hard to
Contemporary Ornament in Hong Kong
Thesis Statement [WHAT] Ornament is the language through whic-h architecture communicates with a broader public – each remove puts another degree of separation between the profession and the public. – Edwin Heathcote, The Problem with Ornament, The Architectural Review (Sep 2015)
Contemporary Ornament in Hong Kong
Thesis Statement [WHAT] Ornament is the language through whic-h architecture communicates with a broader public – each remove puts another degree of separation between the profession and the public. – Edwin Heathcote, The Problem with Ornament, The Architectural Review (Sep 2015)
Architecture and Augmented Reality
Thesis Statement We have always been using extra information to support ourselves in daily life, we use map to find locations, we go online to check transport route and schedule, we read books and webpage to see comments about tourist
Architecture and Augmented Reality
Thesis Statement We have always been using extra information to support ourselves in daily life, we use map to find locations, we go online to check transport route and schedule, we read books and webpage to see comments about tourist
Gods’ Flatshare
Thesis Statement [WHY] Religious sacred places symbol believers’ culture and identity. However they always become the attack targets in order to show the power of terrorist by easing the memory and cultural identity of the followers. I believe that without
Gods’ Flatshare
Thesis Statement [WHY] Religious sacred places symbol believers’ culture and identity. However they always become the attack targets in order to show the power of terrorist by easing the memory and cultural identity of the followers. I believe that without
V2.0 Poiesis Repercussion
Poiesis Repercussion What Rethink Architecture: Process between new and old, from man-made to nature made. My hypothesis is if the process of ruination can help building construct the sense of place, to transform its shape and respond to external forces
V2.0 Poiesis Repercussion
Poiesis Repercussion What Rethink Architecture: Process between new and old, from man-made to nature made. My hypothesis is if the process of ruination can help building construct the sense of place, to transform its shape and respond to external forces
Musi-tecture: Architecture Informed by Music
The thesis attempts to investigate correlations between architecture and music, and explore a design approach in which architecture is largely inspired and informed by music. What I seek in the thesis is purely an inspirational relationship between the two disciplines,
Musi-tecture: Architecture Informed by Music
The thesis attempts to investigate correlations between architecture and music, and explore a design approach in which architecture is largely inspired and informed by music. What I seek in the thesis is purely an inspirational relationship between the two disciplines,
Dystopian Architecture
“Architecture and war are not incompatible. Architecture is war. War is architecture. I am at war with my time, with history, with all authority that resides in fixed and frightened forms” Lebbeus Woods “In 1973, we felt our mission in
Dystopian Architecture
“Architecture and war are not incompatible. Architecture is war. War is architecture. I am at war with my time, with history, with all authority that resides in fixed and frightened forms” Lebbeus Woods “In 1973, we felt our mission in
Architectural Wonderland
Thesis Statement Architects design to seek for specific atmospheres; fairy tales lie on the fact that, whilst being simple stories, they often enclose powerful philosophical messages whose ultimately aim to trigger reflection upon different aspects of human nature. They are
Architectural Wonderland
Thesis Statement Architects design to seek for specific atmospheres; fairy tales lie on the fact that, whilst being simple stories, they often enclose powerful philosophical messages whose ultimately aim to trigger reflection upon different aspects of human nature. They are
4/11 REVIVING A NEON CITY, ONE BUILDING A TIME (A VERNACULAR OUTLOOK)
THESIS STATEMENT Appropriating signage, especially neon signs and neon lights in 21st century Hong Kong – this is the subject of my thesis. Identifying that soon the be gentrified old districts of Mong Kok with expiring land lease offer land and
4/11 REVIVING A NEON CITY, ONE BUILDING A TIME (A VERNACULAR OUTLOOK)
THESIS STATEMENT Appropriating signage, especially neon signs and neon lights in 21st century Hong Kong – this is the subject of my thesis. Identifying that soon the be gentrified old districts of Mong Kok with expiring land lease offer land and
The Hong Kong Transcripts
Character 1 – The Homeless (This is a temporary idea) The “subject” (interviewee) lives in Hong Kong for a long time. He moves around the city, looking for a place to survive. Sometimes he lives under the bridge. Sometimes he
The Hong Kong Transcripts
Character 1 – The Homeless (This is a temporary idea) The “subject” (interviewee) lives in Hong Kong for a long time. He moves around the city, looking for a place to survive. Sometimes he lives under the bridge. Sometimes he
City-scape for FDHs
Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) have been serving the Hong Kong community and the number of workers is increasing constantly. Some of them are treated badly and lived in very small spaces in their employers’ homes. They can relieve from their
City-scape for FDHs
Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) have been serving the Hong Kong community and the number of workers is increasing constantly. Some of them are treated badly and lived in very small spaces in their employers’ homes. They can relieve from their
On Public Interior
Definition of the Public Interior The thesis focuses on scenarios related to public interiors. The definition of Public Interior refers to spatially enclosed environments which are experienced as a part to the public realm. In this definition, public interiors includes
On Public Interior
Definition of the Public Interior The thesis focuses on scenarios related to public interiors. The definition of Public Interior refers to spatially enclosed environments which are experienced as a part to the public realm. In this definition, public interiors includes
Space and Memory
“Memorisation may seem like a brain-based skill, but it has as much to do with our bodies and our building. “ By Sarah C. Rich Public bathing dates back to the Greeks and the Romans. With the urban revolution and
Space and Memory
“Memorisation may seem like a brain-based skill, but it has as much to do with our bodies and our building. “ By Sarah C. Rich Public bathing dates back to the Greeks and the Romans. With the urban revolution and
A Tea Journey
Fig 1. The Chinese ancient ‘Tea Horse Road’ depicted the effort they made hundred years ago in the aspect of overcoming extreme climate and natural conditions on the way across Yunnan and Tibet to the Southeast Asia, contributing to an important
A Tea Journey
Fig 1. The Chinese ancient ‘Tea Horse Road’ depicted the effort they made hundred years ago in the aspect of overcoming extreme climate and natural conditions on the way across Yunnan and Tibet to the Southeast Asia, contributing to an important
Architecture without premature meaning
Thermes de Vals by Peter Zumthor When psychological atmosphere can be used as one kind of material, a space experienced only by our sensory could be created, just right for its purpose and for its place. “In a fragment of
Architecture without premature meaning
Thermes de Vals by Peter Zumthor When psychological atmosphere can be used as one kind of material, a space experienced only by our sensory could be created, just right for its purpose and for its place. “In a fragment of
Publicly curated architecture
Revised thesis abstract (2016-10-23) Publicly curated architecture The thesis is about how architecture, as a symbol and as a space, can become a platform for individual expression. Under oppressive governance, subtler pursuits of identity, freedom and democracy are emerging, through
Publicly curated architecture
Revised thesis abstract (2016-10-23) Publicly curated architecture The thesis is about how architecture, as a symbol and as a space, can become a platform for individual expression. Under oppressive governance, subtler pursuits of identity, freedom and democracy are emerging, through
Politically Incorrectness in Architecture
Donald Trump’s success in gaining presidential election poll in the US, along with his controversial speeches on racist, sexist and violence, brings out the discussion of “deplorables” in the deeper heart of people nowadays.
Politically Incorrectness in Architecture
Donald Trump’s success in gaining presidential election poll in the US, along with his controversial speeches on racist, sexist and violence, brings out the discussion of “deplorables” in the deeper heart of people nowadays.
ZIP
Automobiles and roads are just like zippers. In contemporary cities, automobiles and roads penetrate into every corners of the cities because of speed and convenience. They are like opened zippers as the city is divided into many fragmented pieces. What
ZIP
Automobiles and roads are just like zippers. In contemporary cities, automobiles and roads penetrate into every corners of the cities because of speed and convenience. They are like opened zippers as the city is divided into many fragmented pieces. What
Topological Community
As is shown in a French movie: Le Mépris – a 1963 French satirical drama film, Architecture is the machine where stories begin, couple sparkling, friends come across. However, to some extent, everyone is living in a parallel world, the street, the
Topological Community
As is shown in a French movie: Le Mépris – a 1963 French satirical drama film, Architecture is the machine where stories begin, couple sparkling, friends come across. However, to some extent, everyone is living in a parallel world, the street, the
HONG KONG POP
This thesis is dedicated to the city of Hong Kong, where 7.35 million people share a similar pattern of living in their childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, in this hyper-dense metropolis. by Anselm Cheung Yin Ngai The prequel Paris 1875. Constantin
HONG KONG POP
This thesis is dedicated to the city of Hong Kong, where 7.35 million people share a similar pattern of living in their childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, in this hyper-dense metropolis. by Anselm Cheung Yin Ngai The prequel Paris 1875. Constantin
Deconstruction of Music and Reorganization of Architecture
The thesis attempts to translate a piece of music into an architectural form and spatial relationship. Music and architecture share many similar attributes and logic. They both put basic modules together sensibly to realize a holistic atmosphere, where order, hierarchy and aesthetics
Deconstruction of Music and Reorganization of Architecture
The thesis attempts to translate a piece of music into an architectural form and spatial relationship. Music and architecture share many similar attributes and logic. They both put basic modules together sensibly to realize a holistic atmosphere, where order, hierarchy and aesthetics
The Community
If, Rousseau was right, then we, the human’s development, and the society’s reformation, and the civilization’s revolution are inevitably towards one and other level. If, the essence of deconstructionism, reveals an advanced method to analysis the composites, where the relationships between
The Community
If, Rousseau was right, then we, the human’s development, and the society’s reformation, and the civilization’s revolution are inevitably towards one and other level. If, the essence of deconstructionism, reveals an advanced method to analysis the composites, where the relationships between
Post-Modern North Korea
North Korean Architecture is the synthesis the political, economical and philosophical construct of the country. The result, a Utopic modernist city is generated without any influence under the global history on Architectural Discourse. Therefore their architecture remains an extremely pure archetype
Post-Modern North Korea
North Korean Architecture is the synthesis the political, economical and philosophical construct of the country. The result, a Utopic modernist city is generated without any influence under the global history on Architectural Discourse. Therefore their architecture remains an extremely pure archetype
Design for the Minority
“We shape our buildings thereafter they shape us.”(1) Architecture, impacted by politic, economy, and technology, has been a living machine which do influence our behavior. The majority of people we can adapted to the movement, even use it. We ignored
Design for the Minority
“We shape our buildings thereafter they shape us.”(1) Architecture, impacted by politic, economy, and technology, has been a living machine which do influence our behavior. The majority of people we can adapted to the movement, even use it. We ignored
Architecture as Contemporary Asylum
“I’ve always seen architecture as a healing art, not just as a beautification art.”- James Polshek Most of urban dwellers in developed Asian cities suffer from mental disorder. They are caged by the repetitive mode of space and trapped
Architecture as Contemporary Asylum
“I’ve always seen architecture as a healing art, not just as a beautification art.”- James Polshek Most of urban dwellers in developed Asian cities suffer from mental disorder. They are caged by the repetitive mode of space and trapped
Rebuilding Homs
Old Homs has been completely destroyed in Syrian Civic War. It is around 1.2km2, where the oldest mosques and churches are located there. Before the French colonization, Muslims and Christians peacefully coexisted in the intimate network of streets, squares and
Rebuilding Homs
Old Homs has been completely destroyed in Syrian Civic War. It is around 1.2km2, where the oldest mosques and churches are located there. Before the French colonization, Muslims and Christians peacefully coexisted in the intimate network of streets, squares and
Poiesis Repercussion
Fig.1. Rene MAgritte. “The Castle of the Pyrenees, 1959” Access September 23. 2016. http://www.renemagritte.org/ “One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Sain-Exupery, 1943 The objective of this thesis is
Poiesis Repercussion
Fig.1. Rene MAgritte. “The Castle of the Pyrenees, 1959” Access September 23. 2016. http://www.renemagritte.org/ “One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Le Petit Prince, Antoine de Sain-Exupery, 1943 The objective of this thesis is
On Public Interior Space
PROPOSAL ABSTRACT ATTEMPT In recent decades, public spaces has been shifting within contemporary buildings in Hong Kong. The movement formed an expanded interior space linking to the exterior pedestrians. Walking and living through endless interiors; travelling from one interior to
On Public Interior Space
PROPOSAL ABSTRACT ATTEMPT In recent decades, public spaces has been shifting within contemporary buildings in Hong Kong. The movement formed an expanded interior space linking to the exterior pedestrians. Walking and living through endless interiors; travelling from one interior to
Architecture and Augmented Reality
The technology of Augmented Reality have been developing for quite some years, but not until the recent bloom of Pokemon GO, more people realize the huge potential of this technology.
Architecture and Augmented Reality
The technology of Augmented Reality have been developing for quite some years, but not until the recent bloom of Pokemon GO, more people realize the huge potential of this technology.
Cultural Identity Reassurance
“Hong Kong – China conflict” has become an issue that does not only exist in the words of politicians but also in the everyday life of every Hongkonger, from education and job opportunities, language crisis, to shortage of milk powder and
Cultural Identity Reassurance
“Hong Kong – China conflict” has become an issue that does not only exist in the words of politicians but also in the everyday life of every Hongkonger, from education and job opportunities, language crisis, to shortage of milk powder and
Shadowgraphy
Shadow has always come with the creation of objects. Whether intended or not, its effect on the experience of architecture cannot be overlooked; yet, very little progress has been made in terms of designing around with shadows. Shadow can enhance
Shadowgraphy
Shadow has always come with the creation of objects. Whether intended or not, its effect on the experience of architecture cannot be overlooked; yet, very little progress has been made in terms of designing around with shadows. Shadow can enhance
The Hong Kong Transcripts
The Hong Kong Transcripts 2016-2017 Discrete in a city or architecture has often been described as a scattered condition which space being divided by boundary. This phenomenon can be seen in different scale. The famous dense public housing, for example, divided
The Hong Kong Transcripts
The Hong Kong Transcripts 2016-2017 Discrete in a city or architecture has often been described as a scattered condition which space being divided by boundary. This phenomenon can be seen in different scale. The famous dense public housing, for example, divided