

SHANGJIE CHEN
Xi' an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Sep.2021-Ju1.2025
Bachelor of Enqmeerng in Architecture [Suzhou,China]
The University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Architecture (4+0 joint programme with dual degree)
Grade:Stage1:60/100 Stage2:53/100 Stage3:60/100 Upper Second Class
Extracurricular experience
Epidemic volunteer— Lianyungang,China
February 2022
Community Support: Assisted in the distribution of essential supplies, such as masks, sanitizers, and food, to vulnerable community members. Coordinated with local organizations to ensure timely delivery of aid.
Health Screening: Conducted temperature checks and health screenings at community entry points to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and prevent the spread of the virus.
XJTLU Volunteer activities for special children in clubs
November 2024
Art and Music Therapy: Organized and participated in art and music workshops to help special needs children express their emotions, improve their communication skills and self-expression through painting, sculpture, and music creation. Educational support: Provided personalized educational support for special needs children, including reading, writing, and math tutoring, as well as helping them master basic life skills and social skills.
DESIGN PROJECTS
ARC102 Small Scale Architectural Design Spring 2023
Aiming at serving children, conceptually integrated the light and shadow generated around the venue into the overall design of the building.
ARC205 Design and Building Typology Fall 2023
Designer, B&B Project in Nanwang Village, Dongshan, Suzhou
The combination of hotel residential design and modularization provided new possibilities for rural revitalization in Suzhou, taking into account the varying numbers of tourists in different seasons.
ARC204 Small Urban Buildings Spring 2024
Designer, A Theater Project in Shanghai's Huangpu District
Under the concept of seeing and being seen, a large number of arches are used to shape the theater to meet the needs of residents around it
ARC305 Small and Medium Scale Buildings Fall 2024
Designer, A Neighborhood Center Project at Suzhou Moat
Under the concept of seeing and being seen, a large number of arches are used to shape the theater to meet the needs of those around it
HIA Competition Fall 2024
Old converted alleyways in Huangpu District, Shanghai
To cope with the idle period caused by the dismantling of Shanghai alleyways in a detachable form and meet the needs of residents and tourists.
ARC305 Small and Medium Scale Buildings Fall 2024
Designer, A Neighborhood Center Project at Suzhou Moat
Under the concept of seeing and being seen, a large number of arches are used to shape the theater to meet the needs of those around it.
Evolo Skyscraper Competition (To be submitted in Feb.2025) Fall 2024
Team Member, A super high-rise building and bridge project, Hong Kong
In the context of the curent land shortage in port cites such as Hong Kong, the possiblity of combining cross-sea Bridges and buildings in the future was discussed, and a complete construction process was established with modularity and mobility as the core.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Language: Native in Chinese, Proficient in English
Software: Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vray, Ai, PS,Blender,InDesign
Interests: drawing, anime, independently illustration and animation production, favourite books on literature, history and philosophy modeling
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A good design obeys the stereotype of functionalism and create a function-oriented space, symbolizes the voice of social status or the expression of an idea that serves the target group. This provides a systematic and overall logical and thinking framework for the architectural design of the three selected works in this portlolio. Through some detailed design language, see big things through small ones, refected a series of social problems or provided solutions to them.
Teach him to fish
Revitalizing rural areas while inheriting Dan family
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Status: Individual work
Previous school work
ARC204 Small Urban Buildingsaehom Tutor:Yiping Dong
Status: individual work 03
Group work for HIA competition Group member:
Shangjie Chen Full participation
Ningqi Gen Preliminary analysis,drawing production
Ziye Tian Project design, architectural modeling drawing production
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Group work for EVOLO competition
Group Member:
Junwei Yu Project design, proposal, architectural modeling
Shangjie Chen Project design, architectural modeling,drawing production
Xueao Wang Drawing productian, rendering
Shuhan Zhao Preiminary analysis
The Ship of Theseus
The Four Seasons of the Taihu Lake
Nomadic community
The utilization strategy of idle land in the process of urban renewal
Marine Republic
The future Integration of bridges and architecture
Yutong Lan Project design, architectural modeling drawing production
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TEACH HIM TO FISH
Revitalizing rural areas while inheriting Dan family culture

Location:Qida Village, Fuzhou City, Fujian province,China
Individual Project Finish date:2023.09.30
Site area:50000㎡

There is a group of people known as the gypsies of the sea, who make boats their home and the sea their fields. Their customs, wedding traditions, and belief systems are like pearls in the ocean, connecting the unique cultural landscape of the southeastern coastal region.
In Qida Village, Fuzhou, a once prosperous Dan culture is gradually disappearing.The way of life and cultural traditions of the Dan people are gradually declining under the impact of modernization.
Due to the guidance of government policies and changes in residents' living needs, many Dan people have to go ashore to live, leading to a crisis in the inheritance of Dan culture.
At present, the residents of Qida Village are mostly middle-aged and elderly people who have a deep emotional attachment to the Dan culture, but the younger generation is rarely willing to inherit this way of life.
In the face of this challenge, an innovative solution has been proposed: to design and establish a resort area featuring a tensioned membrane structure, aimed at attracting tourists while providing job opportunities for local residents and promoting cultural return.
Project design is a tribute, inheritance, and innovation to local culture.
The fluidity and transparency of the stretch film symbolize the harmonious coexistence between the Dan culture and the ocean. The design inspiration comes from the facilities and items of daily life of local residents.
The design vision hopes that the project will not only be a place for sightseeing and accommodation, but also a platform for cultural exchange, a base for the inheritance and development of the Dan culture.
It is a symbol of the cultural revival of Qida Village and a lighthouse for the inheritance of Danjia culture.











































Classroom
can teach tourists nursing techniques in the central water area of the building.
The facade adopts a vertical gradient form.


Fishermen
Restaurant
Tourists can hand over seafood market to the hotel for cooking reach the top by walking
Market
Tourists can trade with
Footpath
Tourists can reach the top floor of the exhibition hall and restaurant through the trail.
Mesh Wharf
White cloth mesh can provide tourists with shade and sun protection.


Restaurant seafood bought from the cooking here, or they can walking the trail.

arrive here for check-in, with a total of three types of guest rooms available for occupancy.
Hotel
Tourists
Exhibition hall Villagers are trained here to act as guides for tourists.
Market villagers here by boat.




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THE SHIP OF THESEUS
The Four Seasons of the Taihu Lake
The ship of Theseus, from ancient Greek mythology, questions whether a ship remains the same if all its parts are replaced over time. This concept sparks deep reflection on identity and change.
In the field of architecture, contemplating this philosophical concept will reveal, as Kenzo Danxia once said, "Architecture should grow like an organism, adapting to changes in the environment, rather than being static."
In Dongshan Town, Suzhou, on Taihu Lake's shore, Biluochun tea and Baisha loquat attract many nature-loving tourists. Embracing China's rural revitalization, Dongshan enhances tourism, upgrades facilities, and harmonizes nature with culture.
Just like the ship of Theseus and the metabolic architecture, the project is located on the shore of the Taihu Lake Lake in Dongshan Town, Suzhou, and its inspiration also comes from the constantly updated and changed ideas. By designing four types of modular homestay and public commercial transportation modules, and using composite column support structures and unit modules made of factory prefabricated panels, the project can flexibly increase or decrease the number of units according to demand. Whether it's couples, families, or elderly travel groups, you can find your ideal residence here.
Every module, every detail, is a tribute to nature and a love for life, making this project like the ship of Theseus, always maintaining its unique identity and charm in the midst of change.
Location:Nanwang Village, Suzhou City, Jiangsu province,China
Individual Project Finish date:2024.01.30 Site area:6000㎡



Dongshan Town is located in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, on the east bank of Taihu Lake, surrounded by water with beautiful scenery. The town is famous for its tea gardens and orchards, particularly Biluochun tea and Baisha loquat, attracting numerous tourists annually. Besides tea and loquat, it offers special foods like Taihu Lake Sanbai (white fish, white shrimp, whitebait). Dongshan Town has developed its tourism industry, enhancing facilities and services, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural scenery, rich cultural activities, and agricultural experiences.
The project is located on the lake near Nanwang Village, and tourists here are only fishing on the shore. Nanwang Village is a village that relies mainly on agriculture. In order to increase the income of villagers and attract tourists, a guesthouse has been designed here. The lakeside ecosystem is rich, with abundant flora and fauna. Therefore, when designing homestays, protecting the original ecology is a noteworthy aspect.





Han dynasty(220BC) Tang Dynasty(920AD) Republic of China(1910s) Nowadays(2023) Green Land Urban land use degree

Tai Lake




College student/Single youth Couples Family





Due to the lower purchasing power of students and single young people, this type of housing unit is used to provide them with housing.
This type of room has a balcony and kitchen, and the larger room type is suitable for couples, providing comfort and ensuring their activities within the larger room type.






Elderly tourism group





This type of room has two floors, it is suitable for family living, with a large amount of space to provide activity space. These spaces are convenient for promoting their relationship.


This type of room has a courtyard, suitable for elderly tourist groups to live in. The courtyard promotes communication among the elderly.

Staircase Unit
Toilet Unit
Kitchen Unit
Study Unit
Room Unit
Balcony Unit
Children's room Unit
Living Room Unit
















Climbing Unit
Planting Unit
Terminal Unit
Small Stair And Swing Unit
Big Stair Unint
Family Entertainment Unit
Bird Observatory Unit
Shade Bar Unit
Fishing Sunfish Unit
College student/Single youth
Couples Family Elderly tourism group


















The primitive state of the alleyway, every narrow alley is filled with the breath of life.
The laughter of children, the chatter of neighbors, and the ringing of bicycles interweave into a lively community scene.

The government carries out housing expropriation and spends one or two years lobbying citizens.
The residents spent about a year moving out, and the alleyway lost its former hustle and bustle, becoming unusually quiet.

The alleys in Huangpu District, Shanghai are filled with a large number of old houses with poor building structures, long-term disrepair, incomplete functions, safety hazards, and no repair value. The government needs to demolish and rebuild them.
However, the long demolition period has led to the phenomenon of urban black holes.Before the demolition, the residents had a wide range of activities and action routes.
The residents' activity routes in the surrounding area have also undergone some changes due to the demolition of the area.
In order to rebuild the urban density and preserve the unique atmosphere and popularity of the original residential areas, we have decided to start with the building components of the old city area and decide to go and stay.
The demolition work began, and the roar of machines replaced the tranquility of the past.
The building gradually collapsed in the dust.
The demolished alleyway has turned into an empty space, which is temporarily idle, waiting for new planning and life, and the surrounding atmosphere appears somewhat desolate.

They are usually in the style of a two-story courtyard or quadrangle house, with a symmetrical layout on the central axis, reflecting traditional Chinese residential concepts.There are usually seven or eight households living inside, forming a small social system, with most people having blood relatives.
Shikumen street usually on forming of
The integration of Shikumen along the street with the street usually involves shops the ground floor, forming a unique mode combining commerce and residence. Unique exterior design to meet the commercial and residential needs along the street.
the later stage, the layout the rear wing room was added to the Shikumen, resulting in a reduction the area of the rear courtyard. A pavilion room was added to the stove and a sun terrace was built above the pavilion room. terms of decoration, the lintel and gable adopt Western style design.

The roof has platforms and steps where residents can move around.

Using the simplest vertical transportation system to serve different households separately.
and drying.
Planting module, residents can plant some flowers, plants and vegetables here.
The restaurant and kitchen modules allow residents to eat and chat here.
The main building of
can accommodate approximately six or more households.
the renovated old Shikumen
Small vertical transportation module, capable of climbing
The structural part of the commercial hotel module also has huge billboards and provides privacy protection for upper level hotels.

The structural theme of the commercial module adopts the method of inclined columns, and the sheet-like roof platform provides a place for rest and conversation.
The commercial hotel module consists of shops on the lower level and hotel accommodations on the upper level.
Residents can eat and chat in the kitchen module of the restaurant, while also resting and reading books here.

After arriving in this area, tourists can check into the hotel module as a resting place.Then they can explore the entire community or go to Nanjing Road for sightseeing.
Tourists and residents shop and eat in the commercial module.At the same time, he also sat on the top floor to rest and gaze.

Residents can hang out their clothes and chat on the rooftop, while also setting up a table to eat on the rooftop. Some residents also plant flowers and plants here.






Central structure

• Top ring
• Lifting structure
Internal traffic

• Corridor
• Truss core barrel

• Green walkway
• Commercial interlayer
• Cross-sea bridge



• Open deck
• Module unit area
• Sling support
Central tower ring

• Living space
• Leisure area
• Green area
Base area

• Trussed passage
• Support structure
• Cargo ship entrance



