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A new housing prototype for digital era
I would like to introduce a new housing system for the digital era that brings living, working and playing into a single structure to achieve a smart city in suburban area of Hong Kong . Digital device and advance technology
A new housing prototype for digital era
I would like to introduce a new housing system for the digital era that brings living, working and playing into a single structure to achieve a smart city in suburban area of Hong Kong . Digital device and advance technology
Water Renovation and Reuse
Hong Kong is a coastal city abundant in natural marine resources. Water, had given weight to the city’s economy and had raised many generations. The fishing industry possessed 90% of the city’s population in 1960’s and reached its peak
Water Renovation and Reuse
Hong Kong is a coastal city abundant in natural marine resources. Water, had given weight to the city’s economy and had raised many generations. The fishing industry possessed 90% of the city’s population in 1960’s and reached its peak
(n)omantic city [2]
Thesis Abstract// (n)omantic city, non-romantic city. In a fast pacing city like Hong Kong, it almost feels like a cold-hearted place that gives an impression of coldness. Everything including architecture is highly driven by efficiency, time and money, it is
(n)omantic city [2]
Thesis Abstract// (n)omantic city, non-romantic city. In a fast pacing city like Hong Kong, it almost feels like a cold-hearted place that gives an impression of coldness. Everything including architecture is highly driven by efficiency, time and money, it is
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
GROUND(ing) Architecture
In dense urban centres, public space is confined to the streets which are striated in nature: sharp boundaries that define buildings as a separate entities from the ground. For the public, this relationship makes their experience of the city with architecture single dimensional: limited
GROUND(ing) Architecture
In dense urban centres, public space is confined to the streets which are striated in nature: sharp boundaries that define buildings as a separate entities from the ground. For the public, this relationship makes their experience of the city with architecture single dimensional: limited
Architecture in Work
This thesis is looking into the new relationships between architecture and work culture in light of the current information revolution. The modern city have been built with clear zoning distinctions, from residential to commercial to industrial zones, whether if inherited
Architecture in Work
This thesis is looking into the new relationships between architecture and work culture in light of the current information revolution. The modern city have been built with clear zoning distinctions, from residential to commercial to industrial zones, whether if inherited
Morphology in Urban green
Fig. 1. Green Urban Tower Typologies (Recycled Skylines: 8 Green Urban Tower Typologies for 2050 Article by Kurt, filed under Conceptual & Futuristic in the Technology category) The living quality in Hong Kong can be improved. Firstly, I would like
Morphology in Urban green
Fig. 1. Green Urban Tower Typologies (Recycled Skylines: 8 Green Urban Tower Typologies for 2050 Article by Kurt, filed under Conceptual & Futuristic in the Technology category) The living quality in Hong Kong can be improved. Firstly, I would like
“Print” Architecture with AR
This thesis is trying to study how to build up the architecture with hands and traditional tools by using AR technology providing accurate guide line and try to apply AR into the way of making of architecture and test the
“Print” Architecture with AR
This thesis is trying to study how to build up the architecture with hands and traditional tools by using AR technology providing accurate guide line and try to apply AR into the way of making of architecture and test the
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
Fish ‘Market’
Fig. 1. Concept Image: ‘Food Chain’ of the Fish Market Community (Lau Yun Tzy Gigi, Concept Image. 2016) 1 Fish Markets used to be ports where fishermen rowed to and sold their fish directly from their boats. 2 Overtime, people come
Fish ‘Market’
Fig. 1. Concept Image: ‘Food Chain’ of the Fish Market Community (Lau Yun Tzy Gigi, Concept Image. 2016) 1 Fish Markets used to be ports where fishermen rowed to and sold their fish directly from their boats. 2 Overtime, people come
Wind regeneration prototype – An alternative choice against estate mall monopoly
Pre Thesis Proposal Abstract Pak Kwan Chan 3035219739 Wind regeneration prototype – An alternative choice against estate mall monopoly Cluster : Ecologies sustainability conservation recycling Key words: – Wind Regeneration – Stack Effect – Environmental Friendly –
Wind regeneration prototype – An alternative choice against estate mall monopoly
Pre Thesis Proposal Abstract Pak Kwan Chan 3035219739 Wind regeneration prototype – An alternative choice against estate mall monopoly Cluster : Ecologies sustainability conservation recycling Key words: – Wind Regeneration – Stack Effect – Environmental Friendly –
Regeneration of heavy industry of western China
The ”Western Development”, the policy proposed by Dei Xiaoping has been undergoing already for 2 decades. During this period, Western China has developed a large number of heavy industries which relied on the nature resources. However, In my view, nowadays
Regeneration of heavy industry of western China
The ”Western Development”, the policy proposed by Dei Xiaoping has been undergoing already for 2 decades. During this period, Western China has developed a large number of heavy industries which relied on the nature resources. However, In my view, nowadays
Body in Ornamental Waters
Undoubtedly Hong Kong, formed with an peninsula and islands, has always been closely related to the waters. Fishery, dockyard industry and shipping logistics were major anchors of Hong Kong’s social and urban development . The relationship between people and water
Body in Ornamental Waters
Undoubtedly Hong Kong, formed with an peninsula and islands, has always been closely related to the waters. Fishery, dockyard industry and shipping logistics were major anchors of Hong Kong’s social and urban development . The relationship between people and water
The exploration on silicone for architecture in earthquake area
Temporary and mobile architecture is the trend and would have a great demand in the future – under limited spacing of city, it would be more flexible and offer great potential for temporary architecture to held human activities. To facilitate
The exploration on silicone for architecture in earthquake area
Temporary and mobile architecture is the trend and would have a great demand in the future – under limited spacing of city, it would be more flexible and offer great potential for temporary architecture to held human activities. To facilitate
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
MAXICITY
Counting non-stop, at one number a second, it would take you 31 years, 251 days, 7 hours, 46 minutes, and 39 seconds to count to 1 billion.But if we use the Powers of Magnitude, 1x10x10…x10, we can be there in
MAXICITY
Counting non-stop, at one number a second, it would take you 31 years, 251 days, 7 hours, 46 minutes, and 39 seconds to count to 1 billion.But if we use the Powers of Magnitude, 1x10x10…x10, we can be there in
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.
The Indie Map: Playground for the Denied
The flock of budding creatives moving into industrial buildings during the decline of Hong Kong’s manufacturing era has led to an organic flourishing of local creative industry, in particular the independent music scene in Kwun Tong. Despite the out-of-date policies that prohibit most of the cultural activities to take place
The Indie Map: Playground for the Denied
The flock of budding creatives moving into industrial buildings during the decline of Hong Kong’s manufacturing era has led to an organic flourishing of local creative industry, in particular the independent music scene in Kwun Tong. Despite the out-of-date policies that prohibit most of the cultural activities to take place
Returning public housing to Hong Kong
The history of public housing in Hong Kong goes back to 1950s, and over the years the government has been trying hard provide better living environment for the Hongkong people, the changes in housing strategy, the experimentation on housing typology
Returning public housing to Hong Kong
The history of public housing in Hong Kong goes back to 1950s, and over the years the government has been trying hard provide better living environment for the Hongkong people, the changes in housing strategy, the experimentation on housing typology
Oxymoron
As we know, even people build so many huge fantastic cities. They still like to live in nature, though they can not really live in the original nature any more. So we have zoos, aquariums and arboretums. But the fact is
Oxymoron
As we know, even people build so many huge fantastic cities. They still like to live in nature, though they can not really live in the original nature any more. So we have zoos, aquariums and arboretums. But the fact is
The Interference
The interference between land and water Why Rising sea level continuously poses a long-term existential danger to the coastal cities such as Boston, Miami and New York due to global warming. According to “Climate Central”, if the global temperatures rise
The Interference
The interference between land and water Why Rising sea level continuously poses a long-term existential danger to the coastal cities such as Boston, Miami and New York due to global warming. According to “Climate Central”, if the global temperatures rise
“Architectural” Cages
Hong Kong is one of the most populated city in the world. Huge population and limited space had caused to a housing shortage. With the wealthy gradually edge out the poor, where does the less well-off go? Many of the
“Architectural” Cages
Hong Kong is one of the most populated city in the world. Huge population and limited space had caused to a housing shortage. With the wealthy gradually edge out the poor, where does the less well-off go? Many of the
Resilience Architecture
Resilience Architecture Under such an extreme weather, there are still minority of species living in these area when it is always seems like impossible to inhabit. For example, there are cactus growing under melting hot weather, there are moss growing
Resilience Architecture
Resilience Architecture Under such an extreme weather, there are still minority of species living in these area when it is always seems like impossible to inhabit. For example, there are cactus growing under melting hot weather, there are moss growing
Rebuilding ‘hometown’ for immigrants from reservoir region
The construction of reservoirs in rural China has been forcing thousands of villagers leaving their home village where their ancestors have been living for generations. The lack of planning and concern on these immigrants have resulted in their difficulty in
Rebuilding ‘hometown’ for immigrants from reservoir region
The construction of reservoirs in rural China has been forcing thousands of villagers leaving their home village where their ancestors have been living for generations. The lack of planning and concern on these immigrants have resulted in their difficulty in
Architecture as a ‘Safe house’
Earthquakes. Calamities. Natural disasters. Such headlines have been appearing more frequent in recent headlines. Can architecture help prevent damage from these disasters? Can architecture help heal the psychological and physiological trauma of such experiences?
For my thesis I will look into designing ‘calamity proof’ buildings. Shelters that can function on a day-to-day basis with mixed use functions for the community. When needed, it will transform itself into a ‘safe house’, a haven for those to escape and take shelter.
Architecture as a ‘Safe house’
Earthquakes. Calamities. Natural disasters. Such headlines have been appearing more frequent in recent headlines. Can architecture help prevent damage from these disasters? Can architecture help heal the psychological and physiological trauma of such experiences?
For my thesis I will look into designing ‘calamity proof’ buildings. Shelters that can function on a day-to-day basis with mixed use functions for the community. When needed, it will transform itself into a ‘safe house’, a haven for those to escape and take shelter.
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
“Interacitive”Architecture
Nowadays,multi-used buildings can be seen everywhere especially in metropolis for the purpose of providing space for diversities of activities.Most of them are provided a big box with decorative facades regardless of what type of activities interior. Architecture,itself,should establish the relationship
“Interacitive”Architecture
Nowadays,multi-used buildings can be seen everywhere especially in metropolis for the purpose of providing space for diversities of activities.Most of them are provided a big box with decorative facades regardless of what type of activities interior. Architecture,itself,should establish the relationship
Reborn of chinese old buildings
Urban development is an ongoing dynamic process of renewal and change, in this process of metabolism, how to deal with the existing old building has become a serious problem. These are not only including some historic buildings which are in
Reborn of chinese old buildings
Urban development is an ongoing dynamic process of renewal and change, in this process of metabolism, how to deal with the existing old building has become a serious problem. These are not only including some historic buildings which are in
Refugee camp as the new urban city and not temporary structures
The huge influx of refugees into Europe has been an urgent issue for the last couple of years. These camps often are not as temporary as they were constructed for. Kleinschmidt states ‘These are the cities of tomorrow.’ And that
Refugee camp as the new urban city and not temporary structures
The huge influx of refugees into Europe has been an urgent issue for the last couple of years. These camps often are not as temporary as they were constructed for. Kleinschmidt states ‘These are the cities of tomorrow.’ And that
Architecture After Disaster
The number of people that have been forced to flee their homes has reached a post-war peak of 60 million, one third of whom had to leave their country. From that apocalyptic statistic, designers cannot just stand by and watch
Architecture After Disaster
The number of people that have been forced to flee their homes has reached a post-war peak of 60 million, one third of whom had to leave their country. From that apocalyptic statistic, designers cannot just stand by and watch
Augmented Real Virtuality
We have heard of virtual reality, but if we think in contrast, there can also be real virtuality. In modern society, people will get extra information thanks to the addition of virtual information into the reality. Indeed, there is situation
Augmented Real Virtuality
We have heard of virtual reality, but if we think in contrast, there can also be real virtuality. In modern society, people will get extra information thanks to the addition of virtual information into the reality. Indeed, there is situation
Re-activating Vernacular
After the industrial revolution and modern movement, our living environment has been massively casted concrete. Because it is convenient, strong and can be casted into almost any forms. And in the recent 2 decades, with the powerful digital modeling tools,
Re-activating Vernacular
After the industrial revolution and modern movement, our living environment has been massively casted concrete. Because it is convenient, strong and can be casted into almost any forms. And in the recent 2 decades, with the powerful digital modeling tools,
Urban Village Renewal in China
Urban Village is an unique category of urban zone in China nowadays. These villages are formed by migrant workers in 80s-90s in China. Because of urban expansion in wider range, these villages have to be reconstructed. Basically, original local residents
Urban Village Renewal in China
Urban Village is an unique category of urban zone in China nowadays. These villages are formed by migrant workers in 80s-90s in China. Because of urban expansion in wider range, these villages have to be reconstructed. Basically, original local residents
Cities of Remembering and Forgetting
Cities build as they demolish. We remember as we forget. Architecture creates memories. Human memories are spatial. Human experience always occur in a place and our memory of any experience is always place specific. Memory of the city is shaped
Cities of Remembering and Forgetting
Cities build as they demolish. We remember as we forget. Architecture creates memories. Human memories are spatial. Human experience always occur in a place and our memory of any experience is always place specific. Memory of the city is shaped
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
Adaptive Potential of Architecture for Elderly
The aim of this thesis is to combine research methods with architectural design to propose an elderly living community with focusing on flexibility and adaptability. The typical elderly housing of China is mostly related to large scale mega-complexes that tended
Adaptive Potential of Architecture for Elderly
The aim of this thesis is to combine research methods with architectural design to propose an elderly living community with focusing on flexibility and adaptability. The typical elderly housing of China is mostly related to large scale mega-complexes that tended
Homeless Sunday
Proposal 1 Homeless Sunday About 3000,000 foreign housekeepers are working in Hong Kong and most of them are living in their employers’ house. Sundays are their day off, and these domestic helpers usually spend the day outside, whatever the
Homeless Sunday
Proposal 1 Homeless Sunday About 3000,000 foreign housekeepers are working in Hong Kong and most of them are living in their employers’ house. Sundays are their day off, and these domestic helpers usually spend the day outside, whatever the
Heritage As Ground-Zero
Preservation is not about restoring old buildings in a way that looks exactly as it is before. It is a notion that requires a larger imagination, clarity and ambition to define what it is that’s being preserved, rather than freezing
Heritage As Ground-Zero
Preservation is not about restoring old buildings in a way that looks exactly as it is before. It is a notion that requires a larger imagination, clarity and ambition to define what it is that’s being preserved, rather than freezing
The extension of public space
In Hong Kong, many public spaces like laneways are always abandoned. Even though those spaces are undesirable, they still have its potential to be optimized. In western countries, some unwanted spaces such as laneways are activated to line with a variety of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. Those redesigned laneways not only become an extension of public space, but also increase the connectivity within the city.
The extension of public space
In Hong Kong, many public spaces like laneways are always abandoned. Even though those spaces are undesirable, they still have its potential to be optimized. In western countries, some unwanted spaces such as laneways are activated to line with a variety of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops. Those redesigned laneways not only become an extension of public space, but also increase the connectivity within the city.
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
Architecture as a Fairytale | The Fantasy and Reality
Architects design to seek for specific atmospheres; fairytales 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 stories tend to
Architecture as a Fairytale | The Fantasy and Reality
Architects design to seek for specific atmospheres; fairytales 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 stories tend to
Nature Re-Engagement
Architecture could be an extended nature to enrich human perception towards the genuine one. Through layers of materials providing more-than-enough protection, architecture seems to obstruct people from experiencing the dynamic nature by creating clear boundary in various forms, without utilizing
Nature Re-Engagement
Architecture could be an extended nature to enrich human perception towards the genuine one. Through layers of materials providing more-than-enough protection, architecture seems to obstruct people from experiencing the dynamic nature by creating clear boundary in various forms, without utilizing
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
(n)omantic city
non-romantic city = (n)omantic city ‘where is the romance in Hong Kong?’ I’m sure most of us struggle to answer this question. There are no romantic places in Hong Kong. It almost feels like that HK is a cold-hearted place, a high
(n)omantic city
non-romantic city = (n)omantic city ‘where is the romance in Hong Kong?’ I’m sure most of us struggle to answer this question. There are no romantic places in Hong Kong. It almost feels like that HK is a cold-hearted place, a high
Industrial building regeneration within metabolic cycle
Since 1980s, core of industrial development has shifted to mainland, where the industrial factory were gently replaced by the another uses. Many existing industrial buildings were seeking another way to keeping its values or extent its duration rather than demolish
Industrial building regeneration within metabolic cycle
Since 1980s, core of industrial development has shifted to mainland, where the industrial factory were gently replaced by the another uses. Many existing industrial buildings were seeking another way to keeping its values or extent its duration rather than demolish
City wasteland
“We are living in an age of obsolescence.” – Abramson, Daniel M. Buildings are inevitable abandoned or obsolete due to physical deterioration caused by ageing and weathering. Other reasons also cause obsolete buildings, like the advance in technology and society
City wasteland
“We are living in an age of obsolescence.” – Abramson, Daniel M. Buildings are inevitable abandoned or obsolete due to physical deterioration caused by ageing and weathering. Other reasons also cause obsolete buildings, like the advance in technology and society
Virtual Reality (a.k.a Real Virtuality)
“Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power.” – Robert Greene Most use the Internet, but few understands its physical existence. They say they can know everything from IT, but little knows anything
Virtual Reality (a.k.a Real Virtuality)
“Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power.” – Robert Greene Most use the Internet, but few understands its physical existence. They say they can know everything from IT, but little knows anything
Adaptive Sharing
Shared space is nothing new. There are numerous examples of co-working area, communal living or multi-function spaces designed all over the world. The boundary of the public/private, open/enclosed or owned/occupied etc. has never been clear. However, this blurred line might
Adaptive Sharing
Shared space is nothing new. There are numerous examples of co-working area, communal living or multi-function spaces designed all over the world. The boundary of the public/private, open/enclosed or owned/occupied etc. has never been clear. However, this blurred line might
Re-Imagining Flyovers
Transportation infrastructure has always been perceived with public disgust as it is associated with pollution, street sleepers, crimes, segregation and demolition of neighborhoods. Consequently, contemporary planners and architects tend to take on a disengaging or even concealing approach to build
Re-Imagining Flyovers
Transportation infrastructure has always been perceived with public disgust as it is associated with pollution, street sleepers, crimes, segregation and demolition of neighborhoods. Consequently, contemporary planners and architects tend to take on a disengaging or even concealing approach to build
Reusable Olympic Stadium
Every two years, a city invests millions of dollars preparing for either the summer or winter Olympics constructing numbers of facilities in a short period of time. However once the Olympic flame is extinguished, some of these venues become useless and fall into disrepair.
This thesis explores the potential of temporary building material that is inexpensive, readily available and recyclable, particularly in the form of paper as a source of inspiration. Taking paper as key structural material, this project challenges the current construction inertia of using steel and concrete for Olympic venue construction, in attempt to create an architecture that can be easily disassemble and reassemble in subsequent events.
Reusable Olympic Stadium
Every two years, a city invests millions of dollars preparing for either the summer or winter Olympics constructing numbers of facilities in a short period of time. However once the Olympic flame is extinguished, some of these venues become useless and fall into disrepair.
This thesis explores the potential of temporary building material that is inexpensive, readily available and recyclable, particularly in the form of paper as a source of inspiration. Taking paper as key structural material, this project challenges the current construction inertia of using steel and concrete for Olympic venue construction, in attempt to create an architecture that can be easily disassemble and reassemble in subsequent events.
Architecture for ‘Homeless’
In recent years, the housing price in Hong Kong keep increasing rapidly. Citizens, especially young adults, can no longer afford either buying or renting an apartment. At the same time the supply of public housing is not enough for all
Architecture for ‘Homeless’
In recent years, the housing price in Hong Kong keep increasing rapidly. Citizens, especially young adults, can no longer afford either buying or renting an apartment. At the same time the supply of public housing is not enough for all
After life of Nuclear Power Plants
Nuclear power plants were made to have a life span of 40-50 years of operation. However unforeseen cost of other competitive power generating plants and rapid technology advancement, older generation nuclear power plants are not economically feasible, leading to early process
After life of Nuclear Power Plants
Nuclear power plants were made to have a life span of 40-50 years of operation. However unforeseen cost of other competitive power generating plants and rapid technology advancement, older generation nuclear power plants are not economically feasible, leading to early process
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
Urban Landscape for the People
Lefebvre suggests that historically developed society would form its distinctive social space that could reflect its economy and social ecology. Hong Kong is full of its cultural geography. But the Government is creating “fake landscape” that wipes out the original
Urban Landscape for the People
Lefebvre suggests that historically developed society would form its distinctive social space that could reflect its economy and social ecology. Hong Kong is full of its cultural geography. But the Government is creating “fake landscape” that wipes out the original
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
Language of density
“If life is going to exist in a universe of this size, then the one thing it cannot afford to have is a sense of proportion.” – Restaurant at the End of Universe, Douglas Adams What if the entire PRC
Language of density
“If life is going to exist in a universe of this size, then the one thing it cannot afford to have is a sense of proportion.” – Restaurant at the End of Universe, Douglas Adams What if the entire PRC
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
Metabolic Housing
When we talk about architectural design, we always take human as the service object. We map how the pedestrian circulates, we consider how the spacial experience feels, we imagine how human activities happen; however, when we come to the housing
Metabolic Housing
When we talk about architectural design, we always take human as the service object. We map how the pedestrian circulates, we consider how the spacial experience feels, we imagine how human activities happen; however, when we come to the housing
Hyperdense Humane Urbanism
The thesis aims to devise an alternative planning instrument for society in view of discreting traditional tree structural urban and suburban planning system. Advancing from the legacies of legacies of Rem Koolhaas and MVRDV’s self-efficient planning approach of vertical urbanism.
Hyperdense Humane Urbanism
The thesis aims to devise an alternative planning instrument for society in view of discreting traditional tree structural urban and suburban planning system. Advancing from the legacies of legacies of Rem Koolhaas and MVRDV’s self-efficient planning approach of vertical urbanism.
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.
A “Regenerating” Nuclear Station
The main goal of this thesis is to investigate the potential biological processes can bring to modern architecture in order to diminish, if not neutralize, the inevitable adverse effects mankind has caused to the environment. Currently, we are facing an
A “Regenerating” Nuclear Station
The main goal of this thesis is to investigate the potential biological processes can bring to modern architecture in order to diminish, if not neutralize, the inevitable adverse effects mankind has caused to the environment. Currently, we are facing an
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
Living in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the densest and most hybrid city in East Asia. In my 5 years’ stay in Hong Kong, the city attracts me with its complexity and uncertainty, whilst concerns me for the living situation and public
Living in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the densest and most hybrid city in East Asia. In my 5 years’ stay in Hong Kong, the city attracts me with its complexity and uncertainty, whilst concerns me for the living situation and public
Rejuvenate Bike Network
The Harbourfront Cycleway was advocated on Hong Kong Island for 5 years as a pioneer of public initiative for injecting bike infrastructure into this city, while the advocates found difficulties to establish such system on Kowloon Peninsula. Streets and public
Rejuvenate Bike Network
The Harbourfront Cycleway was advocated on Hong Kong Island for 5 years as a pioneer of public initiative for injecting bike infrastructure into this city, while the advocates found difficulties to establish such system on Kowloon Peninsula. Streets and public
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
Airport as Inhabited Architecture
Expectations of an airport are limited to efficiency; locations of the airport are always on the periphery, perception of the flight is mostly a form of transitory misery. Although air travel has been mainstreamed, the gateway of an urban center has
Airport as Inhabited Architecture
Expectations of an airport are limited to efficiency; locations of the airport are always on the periphery, perception of the flight is mostly a form of transitory misery. Although air travel has been mainstreamed, the gateway of an urban center has
Renovation of the podium roof of residential towers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s political system, geography and population density make it one of the most crowded urban environments in the world. Soaring real estate prices fed by profit driven developers and a deluge of investment and speculation from the Chinese mainland
Renovation of the podium roof of residential towers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s political system, geography and population density make it one of the most crowded urban environments in the world. Soaring real estate prices fed by profit driven developers and a deluge of investment and speculation from the Chinese mainland
Alternative Housing: Furniture as an Architectural Techtonic
This thesis project is inspired by the increasing demands for housing in Hong Kong, along with many complex social issues within. Today, Hong Kong developers strive to increase their revenue through compact housing designs, in order to facilitate many who
Alternative Housing: Furniture as an Architectural Techtonic
This thesis project is inspired by the increasing demands for housing in Hong Kong, along with many complex social issues within. Today, Hong Kong developers strive to increase their revenue through compact housing designs, in order to facilitate many who
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
Market Innovation
Market is a large-scale public space where people may touch with everyday, however, market is also a place that easily causes problems, such as management difficulties, traffic problems, hygienic problems and so on. Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market in
Market Innovation
Market is a large-scale public space where people may touch with everyday, however, market is also a place that easily causes problems, such as management difficulties, traffic problems, hygienic problems and so on. Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market in
The future of mid rise buildings with neon signage (a vernacular outlook)
1) FUTURE OF MIDRISE BUILDINGS WITH NEON SIGNAGE 2) Overextended neon signage is a local identity for Hong Kong. Its fantastic colors draws the eye and never ceases to amaze. But due to the exaggerated cantilever that made it so sensational,
The future of mid rise buildings with neon signage (a vernacular outlook)
1) FUTURE OF MIDRISE BUILDINGS WITH NEON SIGNAGE 2) Overextended neon signage is a local identity for Hong Kong. Its fantastic colors draws the eye and never ceases to amaze. But due to the exaggerated cantilever that made it so sensational,
Quick guide to adding Footnotes/Endnotes
With the “Notes and Bibliography system”, a superscript number comes after the text which you wish to be cited. You might also use the Footnote/Endnote space to add your additional thoughts, explanation, or other background information to the main text,
Quick guide to adding Footnotes/Endnotes
With the “Notes and Bibliography system”, a superscript number comes after the text which you wish to be cited. You might also use the Footnote/Endnote space to add your additional thoughts, explanation, or other background information to the main text,