2023 2024 University College London MArch Urban Design Application number: 24141864 Jiaqi LIU thisrickiiiiii@163.com
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Project
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Spider Web
Individual work Supervisor : Yaweizhang(yaweizhang19@hotmail.com) Project type: Study space Date: March-June 2023 Keywords: spider webs, study space
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Diagonal Tower
Group work Supervisor :Igor Pantic (i.pantic@ucl.ac.uk) Located: Tokyo, Japan Date:June-September 2023 Keywords: WFC algorithm, metabolism, artificial intelligence, residential
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Bridge Haven
Individual work Supervisor :Lei Jiang (2014290166@qq.com) Located: Westway London Date:September-December 2023 Keywords: active streets, space under bridges
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Project Hexagonal Lab Individual work Supervisor :Yaweizhang(yaweizhang19@hotmail.com) Located: Sheffield, United kingdom Date: December 2023-February2024 Keywords: education, study area, reprogramming, hexagonal
Spider Web The project focuses on the study of space. By observing and understanding how spider webs are formed, it was found that different factors affect the shape of the space. These spatial patterns can be utilised in different buildings.
The process of spider weaving a web
Spider webs primarily require three or more fulcrums, which form facets on the altered fulcrums. Different forces will cause the spider web to form different patterns.
The process of spider weaving a web Settled surface
Possibility of three points on different faces forming different faces
Possibility of four points on different faces forming different faces
Combination of surfaces
Physical Models
Rendering
Woven fabric
Secondary structure
Main structure
Diagonal Tower
Group work Residential Complex Generated by WFC Algorithm The BOC Capsule Tower, as a typical representative of the Metabolism School of Architecture, embodies the architect’s creative vision of the future way of living, and also maps the booming economic development of Japan in the 1970s. However, the BOC Capsule Towers are monofunctional and limited in their scope of services, offering only homogenised housing units and a somewhat restricted spatial experience. Now in the 21st century, we need to open up more diverse, personalised and interesting living spaces on its original site.
Site analysis
Roatate a new acis netwoork to make urban space and living space more possible
Nakagin Capsule Tower
Design Proposal
History analysis
Roatate a new acis netwoork to make urban space and living space more possible 1945
1960
Metabolism: Proposals for a New Urbanism was published.
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1970 Osaka world Expo impressed the world.
2005
1972 Nakagin Capsule Tower was built.
2020
2020 Nakagin Capsule Tower was demolished.
Kurokawa’s Toshiba-IHI Pavilion
The history of Metabolism Tokyo Bay Plan
Shizuoka Press and Broadcasting Tower
Model of the Aquapolis
Japan’s economy suffered greatly as a result of World War II.
The history of Japan’s economy
The life of a Japanese
Born in Japan Early childhood was blissful
To work in Tokyo had to go through a fierce competition to enter a prestigious university
After graduation, working alone in Tokyo was stressful and lonely
Design Inspiration - Japanese Origami Based on Japanese children’s toy origami, the space was created using origami patterns (triangles) and the various possibilities of origami.
Population analysis Analyze the needs of different groups of people, face with different needs to create different spaces Job: Student Age: 25 Spouse Status: Single Mbti: Enfp
Job: Housewife Age: 35 Spouse Status: Married Mbti: ESFJ
Job: IT worker Age: 30 Spouse Status: Single Mbti: Intp
Job: Office worker Age: 38 Spouse Status: Married Mbti: ISTJ
Psychological condition Degree of dependence on the crowd Type of activity
Preferred housing type
Sources of stress
Daily dependence on different spaces
Privacy space Outdoor Space
Basic Elements
Interior Space
Outdoor Space
Exercise
Pet Friendly Area
Smoking Area
Pet Room Resting Space
Resting Space
Cafe Green Space
Store Convenience Store
Mini-supermarket
Party room
Party
Bar
Workshop
Public Kitchen
Bar
Gym
Laundry
GYM Convenience Store Community Centre
Public Cinema
Office worker
Green Space
Privacy
IT worker
Spatial Flexibility
Student
Spatial Diversity
Saleswoman
Bedroom
Security
Study Room Living Room
Verandahs
Kitchen
Massing strategy Roatate a new acis netwoork to make urban space and living space more possible
1 Location and orientation of the original building
2 The axis rotates 15 degrees
3 Excavated space at the edge of the building for public space
Plan Pattern Study with WFC Algorithm Create more flexible rules. The two angles brought by the dual-axis network allow for unlimited spatial possibilities.
Elements from Japanese Origami Toys seed=n
indifferent/ speciffic
WFC solver
The working logic of wave function collapse algorithm bacis slots where tiles can place
the root slot affects the surrounding slots through rules
lterate over the next level slot
basic slot tiles
rules
Generation iteration 1: Linear linking 1-1
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Generation iteration 2: Closure linking
Generation iteration 3: Multi-unit space
Tower generation process Take the six stories high volume for example
Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Part of Tower Generation Outcome
WFC Multi-scheme comparison
Standard floor plan
Different house types for different people Room Type 1 Room Type 2 Room Type 3 For young worker/ Up to 1 residents For young worker/ Up to 1 residents For young worker/ Up to 1 residents
Room Type 4 For couple/ Up to 3 residents
Room Type 5 For couple/ Up to 3 residents
Bridge Haven London’s westway, the first urban motorway project, has been criticised for its lack of consideration for the environment, the well-being of local residents and communities, and for people whose homes will be demolished. Protests increased after the opening of the motorway. The aim of this project is to transform the underbridge space of London’s westway into a multi-functional and pleasant community space that builds on its original function and needs to bring a new experience and way of life to the city’s residents.
- Site analysis Built between 1962 and 1970
1960s Greater London Council (GLC) mentions city building motorways
This is London’s first urban motorway project and has been criticised for its lack of consideration for the environment, the well-being of local residents and communities, and for those whose homes will be demolished.
A large number of settlements exist next to the bridge.
Family Noise will affect the lives of nearby families. Plants absorb noise
Pet lovers Pet friendly environment
It brings a lot of noise from different aspects both during and after construction.
Most of the families under the bridge are caravan dwellers because of their financial situation.
Not only is there a lack of greenery but it’s also cluttered.
Housewife
Caravan dwellers
Children’s area using the space under the bridge need rest area for parents
Many caravan dwellers exist under the bridge. Need a friendly living environment
Homeless Need some public facilities for the homeless
There’s a lot of junked cars and empty lots.
Sport people Some areas for sports Need improvement and more sports facilities
Planes and types of functional areas I wish there were squares here where I could play with my friends.
I would like to have accessible infrastructure.
I wish there will be parks to walk in.
I hope there are quality sports facilities available here. I want safe roads here.
Section A Space underneath multiple bridges The space under the multiple bridges is sheltered from bad weather, but can be noisy. It could therefore be used as a recreational playground.
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Section B Unobstructed underbridge space The unobstructed underbridge space has ample light conditions and can be suitable for use in sports areas.
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Section C space under the adjacent bridge is rich in greenery There is ample green space but it is all cluttered. Therefore, this green space could be planned and additional rest areas could be provided.
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The Plan of Rock Climbing Area
Sport
The Plan of
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Sport Area
Skatepark Area
The Plan of Skatepark Area
Green Path
The Plan of Green Path
Caravan
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Caravans Area
Children Playground
The Plan of Children Park Area
Hexagonal Lab The aim of this project was to undertake a comprehensive programme of external alterations to the Geography and Planning Building at the University of Sheffield. The alteration programme includes improvements to window frames, facades and cladding to enhance the aesthetic appearance of this iconic building. The programme also aims to break down the dullness of the original building spaces and create more public spaces with more places and possibilities for students to use them.
Mobility
Green
Housing area University
Land use
Water
The Origins of Architecture
The Geography Building opened in 1970 as a purpose-built building for theDepartment of Geography, and the building is integrated into Weston Park.
Architect
The design of the building shows hexagonal rotundas which were designed by the buildings architect Sir William Whitfield.
Layers and Walls
Roof
Layers and Walls
Beams and Columns
Architectural style
The Geography Building represents the brutalist architecture of the time and is seen as a significant built form for both the city and the University 50 years later.
Functional area division
Some of the original functional spaces within the building have been retained, mainly to increase the number of communal study spaces and communication areas for students within the building.
A floor
B floor
C floor
D floor
E floor
F floor
Functional area type - Reading area
- Sofa area
- Study area
- Resting area
- Bar area
- Bookshelf area
- Open study area
- Closed study area
- Lecture theatre
Plan of A floor
Plan of C floor
Plan of B floor
Plan of D floor
Staircase Learning Space
Section plan
Counter of a bar
Staircase atrium
Resting area
Other works
Actual photos of Bay of Fundy
Bay of Fundy
People can walk on the beach when the seawather falls.
Inspiration for Architectural Forms The Process of Stone Formation
Modeling process and model photos
People can paddle a boatonon the beach when the seawater rises.
Hand-painted picture
SunnyHills at Minami-Aoyama
Photos of the model
Aerospace game space concept design(2021)
Interior of Harbin Opera House
Spiral staircase
Mental health centre (2022)
Tokyo Streets