Spring 2023 Portfolio Presentation by Dickson Yau

Dickson Yau

Spring 2023 Portfolio

120 CECIL PLACE

UPHAM’S CORNER PUBLIC LIBRARY

SPRING GARDEN HOSTEL

THE OVERLOOK

HOUSE OF THE INFINITE ANALYSIS & ADDITION

MATERIAL AND ASSEMBLY

120 Cecil Place

Pittsburgh, USA

Fall 2022

Laboratory facilities are typified as being rational modular buildings which act as extensions of the activities and instruments they contain. Large consumers of energy to support reach and ensure the safety of human occupants, the building is designed with thoughtful arrangement of space and systems. With consideration of energy performance of the building, programs are arranged to reach optimal light levels while the form allows light to penetrate in an area where access to light is scarce. In addition to daylight and thermal performance, the programs are also organised in plan to allow most efficient use of duct work as lab spaces and offices have different ventilation requirements. The two way flat slab lend their grid to inform our lab and office grids.

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Lab Hallway (East) Details

Office Facade (South) Details

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PLENUM RETURN [N]

GENERAL EXHAUST [N]

GENERAL INTAKE [N]

PLENUM RETURN [S]

LAB EXHAUST

GENERAL EXHAUST [S]

GENERAL INTAKE [S]

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Architectural Exploration 5.

Upham’s Corner Public Library

Boston, USA

Spring 2022

The Upham’s Corner Library aims to provide privacy by differentiating residence space and public space. The clear distinction in the second floor and first floor illustrate the disconnect between public space accessible by all and the second floor strictly catering to the residents. The degree of privacy in the hostel is correlated with the architectural form and access to light; living quarters are tightly staggered to create a sense of safety while shared spaces are open and has great access to natural light through bigger skylights and panaromic SW facing opening. Large window panels and skylights are utilized to foster a collaborative environment in the kitchen and game room.

6. 02

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Front Desk

Polyvalent space

Meeting room

Maker room

Teen Reading 6. Computer room 7. Recording room 8. Children Reading 9. Adult Reading 10. Toilet 11. Family Toilet 12. Community Room 13. Admin O ce 14. Storage 15. Janitor’s Closet Summer Form Finding Winter Basement 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 1. 4. 7. 10. 13. 2. 5. 8. 14. 3. 3. 3. 6. 9. 12. 15.

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Spring Garden Hostel

Pittsburgh, USA

Spring 2021

The Spring Garden Hostel aims to provide hostel residents privacy by differentiating residence space and public space. The clear distinction in the second floor and first floor illustrate the disconnect between public space accessible by all and the second floor strictly catering to the residents. The degree of privacy in the hostel is correlated with the architectural form and access to light; living quarters are tightly staggered to create a sense of safety while shared spaces are open and has great access to natural light through bigger skylights and panaromic SW facing opening. Large window panels and skylights are utilized to foster a collaborative environment in the kitchen and game room.

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First Floor

Floor 1. Reception 2. Office 3. Bike Rental 4. Laundry Room 5. Community Room 6. Storage 7. Public Restroom 8. Cafe 9. Courtyard 10. Bedrooms & Bath 11. Game Area 12. Kitchen 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10. 12. 11. 8. 9.

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Program Diagram Construction Drawing

Private Shared Public

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9 am 12 pm December 21st 3 pm

Early

Concept Drawing SW Elevation NW Elevation Architectural Exploration

The Overlook 04

Great Falls Park, USA

Spring 2021

This project focuses on framing the landscape of the Great Falls Park for the visitors to truly indulge in the natural beauty. Thick foliage in the area acts as threshold that blocks the visitor’s view of the natural landscape on the approach, creating suspense for the final reveal in the house. We adjust visitors’ aperture by carrying the language of compression and thresholds throughout the building. A slight slant in the roof opens up the panoramic view of the park for the visitors. The language of the slight slant is also applied in the inner wall of the gallery. This allows the motive of compression to be carried through from the circulatory space into the gallery and guide the visitor’s view toward the final piece pf framed art, the view of The Great Falls Park.

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A B C

First Floor Second Floor Third Floor Section A Section C Section B Architectural Exploration

Heating Diagram Rain Water Collection Slope Gradient Elevation Gradient Architectural Exploration

Cadiz, Spain

Spring 2020

House of the Infinite Analysis & Addition

The House of the Infinite emphasizes the infinite expanse of the sea and horizon line through compression of space and thresholds that curate the viewer’s sight of the sea. The original sequence path is built around a central axis that goes toward the ocean. In order to enrich the experience of the House of the Infinite; it was imperative to explore functions through traveling in another axis, along the ocean. The tower integrates critical composition from the roof plane onto the tower’s facade. The tower leads the viewer through compressions and open space to the top floor that allows them to fully experience the infinite ocean and the infinite sky.

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Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Library Sun Deck Studio Lounge Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Section A Section A Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor B C D A D A B C Architectural Exploration

Plan View Diagrams Tower Facade Diagrams Architectural Exploration

Material and Assembly

Pittsburgh, USA Fall 2020

Follow drawings detail various construction assemblies with different materials.

Drawings include: steel frame assembly, wooden wall and roof assembly, and concrete joist slab assembly

DRAWING KEY: 1. RIGID FOAM 2. STEEL ROOF DECKING 3. WELD FLANGE 4. TAB PLATE 5. W16x45 STEEL GRIDER 6. W12x45 STEEL BEAM 7. W10x45 STEEL COLUMN 8. CAST-IN-PLACE FOUNDATION WALL 9. CAST-IN-PLACE FOOTING 10. ANCHOR BOLTS 11. UNDISTURBED SOIL 12. ISOLATION FOOTING W/ PLATE, ASTM 325 BOLTS, AND REINFORCING 13. CONCRETE REINFORCED 14. CONCRETE SLAB REINFORCED 15. WIRE MESH 16. STEEL FLOOR DECKING 17. VAPOR BARRIER 1 2 16 3 4 13 14 15 5 6 7 8 6 7 17 10 9 11 12 DRAWING KEY: OR NOTES 1. ROOF SHEATHING 2. BLOCKING 3. 2x12 ROOF RAFTER 16” O.C. 4. 2x8 WOOD I-JOIST 14“ 5. 2x6 DOUBLE TOP PLATE 6. 2x6 WOOD STUD 16” O.C. 7. 2x8 END JOIST 8. 2x8 WOOD I-JOIST 14“ 9. SUBFLOOR 10. 4’x8’ WALL SHEATHING 11. 2x6 TRIMMER STUD 12. WINDOW HEADER 13. ROUGH SILL 14. CRIPPLE STUD 15. SILL PLATE 16. ANCHOR BOLT 17. TERMITE BARRIER 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 10 15 16 17 Technical Work

DRAWING KEY:

1. SLAB REINFORCEMENT

2. PRIMARY JOIST REINFORCEMENT

3. ONE WAY SLAB

4. PRIMARY JOIST & SECONDARY MEMBERS

5. TAPERED ENDFORMS

6. REINFORCING RIBS

7. CONCRETE BEAM

8. REINFORCING TRANSITION

9. CONCRETE BEAM REINFORCING

10. COLUMN VERTICAL REINFORCING

11. CONCRETE COLUMN

EXPLODED AXONMETRIC Scale: 3/8” = 1’ - 0” 1 2 11 3 4 8 9 10 5 6 7 Technical Work

Spring 2023 Portfolio Presentation

Dickson Yau