Linghao Kong
Selected works from2020-2024 Architecture and Urbanism(DRL)
1.In the Flesh.......................................................1
2.Atom Heart Mother.......................................7
3Another Brick in the Wall..............................13
4.Marooned......................................................18 Other works........................................................23
Monumental gallery in the concentration camp relic
SITE: Struthof, Nazwiller, Alsace, France
TIME: February7--June14,2023
TYPE: Individual work
This design is about a monumental building which located in Alcase, France, a place that used to be occupied by Nazi army. The site is inside the ruins of consentration camp Struthof, which deeply surrounded by mountains. Nazi chose this location to cast the holocoust of the Jews and their other enemies.Tragically, it is a long process to die here.
Jews have a long history of escaping from unfriendly treatment, they were just like escaping from shadows behind them. To simulate this feeling, I create some specific space which would become gradually narrow and dark while touring ahead. Simultaneously, in order to show the long way of sadness, I tried to created such a linear gallery building. Besides, the ruins of the concentration camp also gave me some inspiration. Like some watchtowers, barbed wire, forge etc. I took some of their elements and abstracted them into my design. These things would remind people of the tragedy that took place here.
As a result, the whole building is a long gallary, people could get a clearer view of the concentration camp relic from different landscape surfaces. I divide the long linear gallary to three parts, they have different Spatial sensations that reflects the feelings from hope to desperation.
Struthof concentration camp was located on the west of Strusburg in the Alsace province France.Surrounded by mountains.
①Perspective Render
②Indoor Hall
③ Open Platform
The first render was taken from the west side of the building, it shows the enterance on the right side of the image. We can also see something here about its surroundings: the mountains and the monument.
The left one is an indoor render, as you can see, the space is gradually getting narrow and dark.
The last picture was taken at the north end of the building, it is a open space with both sides of landscape.
SITE: MGSU, Moscow, Russia
TIME: March5--July10,2024
TYPE: Individual work
A new teaching building is to be constructed on a designated site within Moscow State University of Architecture, using a pioneering architectural concept combined with prefabricated construction methods, while taking into account green building-related indicators.
I employed a structural unit suitable for prefabricated buildings and stacked it in multiple manners to form numerous cavities in the building. These cavities enable the building to better adapt to cold environments and provide sufficient space for the arrangement of regulating equipment.
The structural unit is transformed from concrete water pipes, facilitating production and transportation. The final configuration can possess certain cultural implications and concurrently incorporate the local characteristics of the local culture and the features of strength and volume perception in avant-garde concepts.
This is an extremely comprehensive project encompassing architectural space design, including its structure, equipment, and interior design contents.
I started the design with a structure unit, trying to find a suitable way to construct them.I failed to connect my design with the main teaching building, my solution is to connected the axis of the building to the teaching building, and all of the component units would attach the axis. Furthermore, the form of an L shape is in order to create another space outside with part of forest, in which users would enjoy the nature.
The right pictures are the units of equipment in different locations, and the cavities between the arches are used to house the ventilation system, electrical cables, water pipes and fire sprinkler systems. All pipeline equipment is centralized in the main equipment room. The top unit uses a flat roof, with grooves at the joints to allow for roof drainage to resist rain and snow loads. At the same time, the rainwater is collected and returned through the water pipe, providing a certain amount of domestic water supplement.
SITE: West Bali village, Xi'an, Shaanxi,China
TIME: September3,2023--Januvary5,2024
TYPE: Individual work
This project, which focuses on the transformation of urban villages, is a very practical project located in Xibali Village, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China.
Urban villages are a by-product of rapid urbanization and urban expansion. Due to land problems, financial problems and many other problems, the governance and optimization of the area is often put on hold, and in the long run, it often becomes a slum, during which various problems such as poor quality of life and loose law and order emerge one after another. However, due to their advantageous location and low rents, urban villages have become an affordable place for many migrant workers.
The transformation of urban villages is an important means to achieve economic development, resettle the floating population, and more importantly, improve the environment and provide humanistic care for the disadvantaged groups in society. Therefore, the focus of the renovation is on the economy, and my strategy is to carry out small-scale renovation under the premise that the master plan is determined, and these suitable small-scale transformations will play a leading role in the development of a semi-spontaneous urban micro-renewal.
The design includes a village-wide master plan and the selection of two examples of different types of existing buildings. Combined with the problems found in the urban villages, my master plan idea is to carry out multi-family joint reform, that is, to merge the volumes of multiple buildings to make them into several larger-scale micro communities, so that without changing the construction area, the residents' activity space can be increased, and the combined space has more possibilities, enough to carry more functions, and facilitate the living and living of residents. Under this master plan, I will use a number of selected sites for testing, and here I will list two potential communities with different locations and different combination types, and their modifications will be carried out for different problems.
survey&research
I conducted a survey on the demographic distribution, income and attitudes of residents towards their living environment, which will help to propose a renovation strategy. At the same time, combined with the survey data, we analyzed many problems existing in urban village communities, which are mainly attributed to narrow and congested streets, insufficient lighting, poor infrastructure quality, and serious shortage of public space. Most of these problems are caused by economic problems. Therefore, the strategy of transformation must not be abandoned, but must be carried out from the perspective of economic applicability, and carry out micro-renewal rather than drastic changes.
In response to a number of issues, my proposed strategy was to merge small buildings to significantly improve the efficiency of public space, freeing up more space to alleviate traffic and utility issues
As shown in the figure, the merging of the three households into a small community greatly increases the area of activity for residents while maintaining the same overall area
I will cite 2 renovation options to show how the quality of living can be improved in the face of economic constraints. When these two solutions are realized, they can become examples of the spontaneous will of the inhabitants to improve the environment and quality.
The original building was 5 floors, 7 floors and 6 floors, that is, the hights of each building were in an average quantity. In that case, I design a large platform on the roof, which able to connect each individual building together and provide more space for more daily activities. Before After
The example of this renovation focuses on the treatment of the surface layer to affect the quality of the overall space, and through the renewal of the top surface and the facade, the trivial volume becomes a whole
1-1Anatomical perspective
This example of renovation focuses on shaping the core space of the center, embedding a new volume in the center to bring the three households closer together and eliminate the barriers between them.
The original building was 7 floors, 3 floors and 7 floors, that is, the two sides were high and the middle was low. This platform is divided into two floors, and due to the different floor heights between the original buildings, the platform runs through the three buildings and has some staggered heights. Before After
This initiative increases the number of places for residents to move around and can also be used for commercial purposes. At the same time, the platform will reshape the neighborhood relationship and enrich the communication environment between residents.
SITE: Longyearbyen Spitsbergen Norway TIME: September7,2024--December5,2024
TYPE: Individual work
Longyearbyen is a very unique venue, with stunning scenery and unique customs. Being within the Arctic Circle, it is dark and cold for most of the year, and residents wait for hope in the polar night. When the sun rises, the short annual polar day begins, and it is the happiest time for the people who live here, as they often gather at this time for a grand event to watch the rare sunrise. Birth and death are not allowed in Longyearbyen, but the ashes of the deceased are allowed to rest here, and people seem happy to rest in this isolated place from the natural world. I hope that the place where the ashes are laid will be combined with the place where the sunrise will be observed, so that people can be with their deceased relatives and friends during the happy days, and usher in a new sun together.
Such a building needs to be designed in accordance with the characteristics of the environment and customs. I consulted some local buildings and found that the roofs of local buildings are mostly sharp roofs with large angles and slopes, which is an effective countermeasure against snow loads, and its physical characteristics inspired my design. The crosssection of the roof is a sharp triangle, which I have followed and arranged and stacked to separate the various spaces I need and to accommodate the topographical drops, which form two axes of crosses intersecting, forming two deep spaces.
It's a design with a relatively simple design logic, and I want to be able to find something out of the simplicity of the logic.
Longyearbyen, located on Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, is the capital of the archipelago. Located at 78 degrees north latitude and only 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, it is the closest city in the world to the North Pole and is listed in the world record.
Longyearbyen is the only city in the world where death is illegal. Unless there is a sudden death, the sick and the elderly must leave Longyearbyen and go to other hospitals in Norway for treatment and retirement. Moreover, it is forbidden for people to have children, and pregnant women must also leave the place a month before the onset of labor.
The object's form is composed of several similar triangular prism blocks placed at different angles, connected by a circle. The triangular volume has a variety of interspersed forms, so it can enclose a variety of rich spaces.
Initial consideration was given to the use of concrete materials to make the building thicker as a whole to cope with the harsh climate of the site. It also echoes the logic of building generation, which is generated by stacking blocks.
General Plan
The project is located on a sloping terrain, with higher terrain on the north side and low-lying area on the south side.
On the north side, there is a large plaza for commemorative ceremonies, where performances and events can be held.
In consideration of the actual usage needs, I set up their own functions in the main space.
On the lower floors of the main building on the south side, a restaurant and bar are set up. On the upper floors, there are rooms for temporary living and a private observation deck. In addition, in the underground passages, there is a columbarium, which is a relatively secluded place where the soul can rest in peace
TIME:September 2022~November2022
TYPE:individual work
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