Portfolio_Highlights_ZhanyuanGao

PROJECTS 1. 2. 3. 4.

'METACONSUMERISM'

The main objective of the project is to discuss the inequality between classes and wealth in the Metaverse through curating virtual spatial experience as a new way of consumption in the Metaverse. This includes the Facade of Goods, the Bag Cathedral and the 3D Optical illusion Display.

'COMMUNITY HUB AND VILLAGE GREEN'

The Neibourhood hub is proposed in the North Manchester Genreal Hospital redevelopment project. The Healthy Neighbourhood Zone should be a mixed use area bringing together residential and commercial uses along with social infrastructure. It should encourage social inclusion and community spirit with a core theme that promotes healthy ageing.

'VERTICAL FARM'

In the vertical farm, the farm could be protected from the pests, excessive winds and erosion, etc. So that the dosege of the pestcides, the risks of natural disaster can be reduced. With the use of the water rotation system, water can be saved.What's more,the industry chains are enriched.

'A SPINNING LEMON'

This project is a building where people can enjoy musicals and their favourite alcohol. It’s really enjoyable to have a drink after watching a fabulous opera show in a elegant space. When the show is not on, people can also enjoy the free art exhibition, do some shopping and have a coffee or alcohol. This project is based on a popular site, where retails, restaurants and tourism spots are around.

'SHENZHEN BAOAN MUSEUM DESIGN'

The main objective of the project is to discuss the inequality between classes and wealth in the Metaverse through curating virtual spatial experience as a new way of consumption in the Metaverse. This includes the Facade of Goods, the Bag Cathedral and the 3D Optical illusion Display.

Abstract

The main objective of the thesis is to discuss the inequality between classes and wealth in the Metaverse through curating virtual spatial experience as a new way of consumption in the Metaverse. This includes the Facade of Goods, the Bag Cathedral and the 3D Optical illusion Display.

The project depicts how shopping experiences extend from reality to the virtual world. By comparing the shopping journey between the upper class and the lower-class customers, from reality to the Metaverse, the thesis explores how technology and consumerism affect one's consumption behaviour and reality.

'METACONSUMERISM'

Minamiaoyama is one of the most wealthy district in Japan. There are a bunch of famous brands' boutiques and expensive residential areas near the site.

The site (PRADA) is located at the heart of Aoyama, which is associated with near malls and boutiques.

CHARACTER PROFILE

NAVIGATION

The journey

Bag Cathedral 3D Confuse

Runway Waiting Hall VIP Upsidedown Garden

Normal Reality Reality

‘Physical Boutique' Physical Boutique

Watershed

Waiting Hall

Runway for VIPs

'Unwritten rules' in the market

'can enter but cannot really enter'

Upsidedown Garden

'Physical Boutique'

Users can choose to go to other boutiques in the globe as well, which maximise users' experience of consumption. And as mentioned previously, an under class experience more in the virtual world, the reality looks more empty.

DETAILS

1 2 The double layered facade/cabinet 1:600 1:400The junction of the 'physical' boutique and avatar axonometric section of the facade

Each window of the facade works as a display window as well

The area is made up of two item shelves and a helix ramp. There are also chairs on the ground, which serve as the space's connectivity.

Users may either fly through the helix tunnel in the centre or stroll down the slope. The ramp's cover is translucent, therefore there is spatial transparency.

The transmission space is used in conjunction with an algorithm. A tunnel was created by stacking hollowed circular columns and applying metal net, hanging bags, creating a unique sense of consumption.

'COMMUNITY HUB AND VILLAGE GREEN'

IntroThe Neibourhood hub is proposed in the North Manchester Genreal Hospital redevelopment project.

Redevelopment Project: North Manchester General Hospital is a critical anchor institution in the north of the city. The current hospital site is in need of radical redesign and investment to enable high quality services and a modern, joined up and integrated care system. This will offer local people tailored services that will enable them to get well and stay well. Such services will help address the longstanding health inequalities in local communities in North Manchester and surrounding areas.

The neighbourhood hub is associated with Acute Hospital, Administration Buildings, Education Hub, wellbeing Hub, Multi-Story Car Park, Village Green and Greater Manchester Mental Health Hospital.

The Healthy Neighbourhood Zone should be a mixed use area bringing together residential and commercial uses along with social infrastructure. It should encourage social inclusion and community spirit with a core theme that promotes healthy ageing.

Key Facts of Mental Health in the UK:

In 2019, there were 5,691 suicides registered in England and Wales, an age-standardised rate of 11.0 deaths per 100,000 population

At any given time, 1 in 6 working-age adults have symptoms associated with mental ill health

Mental illness is the second-largest source of burden of disease in England. Mental illnesses are more common, longlasting and impactful than other health conditions

70-75% of people with diagnosable mental illness receive no treatment at all.

People with a long-term mental health condition lose their jobs every year at around double the rate of those without a mental health condition.

In the three months following testing positive for COVID-19, 1 in 5 survivors were recorded as having a first time diagnosis of anxiety, depression or insomnia. This was about twice as likely as for other groups of patients in the same period.

Aims of the proposed Neighbourhood Hub:

1. Help the physical patients ease their mental pressure brought by illness

2. Aid the psychological treatment in the hospital

3. Help reduce the loneliness of those who need a company

4. Provide a space to help patients develop their interests to reduce the pain from illness or injury

5. Offer more job oppurtunities for people recovered from mental disease

6. Provide auxiliary services to the pets owner or patients with service dogs

7. Engage the local communities with the Neighbourhood hub and village green

ALUMINUM PERFORMED SHEET TESTING

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

1.One of the best advantages of frame structures is their ease in construction. it is very east to teach the labor at the construction site.

2.Frame structures can be constructed rapidly.

3.Economy is also very important factor in the design of building systems. Frame structures have economical designs.

ALUMINUM PERFORMED SHEET

1.The perforated metal sheet with high open area allows sounds to pass through easily as well as protects the speaker from any damage.

2.Nowadays, more architects adopt perforated steel sheet as sunscreen, sunshade to decrease the solar irradiation without any block of view.

3.The related cruising data demonstrated that the using perforated sheet in front of building facade can bring about 29% to 45 energy savings.

Green Spaces

Noelito Flow

SITE ANALYSIS

In the north-eastern area, it is the Healthcare Hub hub area, which includes Acute Hospital, Administration Buildings, Education Hub, wellbeing Hub and Multi-Story Car Park.

Village Green is the centre of the whole site. People from every different part of the site can easily found and access to here.

Another Healthcare Hub is proposed in the south-eastern area, including Greater Manchester Mental Health Hospital and Multi-Story Car Park.

And there are 4 sites to be used as Healthy Neighbourhood Hub. And the site on the eastern side of village green is my choice.

People can walk or cycle through the Crumsall Park and get access to the hospital. Across site 4, they will see the village green.

CAMPUS ZONING

In the east, there's a height difference which is around 10m.

There's a parking lot on the east, which may cause noise pollution.

The woodland on the east can provide a nice view and a insulation of noise made by cars in the parking lot.

NOISE ANALYSIS

Because of the height difference of human and dogs, dogs often need to keep their head up to have an eye contact with their owners whether standing or sitting.

Elevating the seat for dogs can reduce the height difference between human and dogs. So the dogs don't need to keep their up to have an eye contact with human. And also the stairs within this pavilion are desined in general dogs' size

SITE SECTION

Following the slope changes in the village green, some slant curved paths for walking dogs, running, and going for a walk can be proposed to attract people to walk more. And some small hillside can be a natural resting space. Especially for the mental patient, they are able to enjoy more sunshine with accompany by service dogs. And this pets friendly park can also attract some residents in the local communities to come and they can probably become volunteers or send their dogs to become volunteers to help people in the hospital.

Top View Side View Side View

Integration to the Village Green Function Connectivity Green

Building A - Main Hall

Building B - Hall

Building A

Building B Room

2F Plan

Building A Garden

Building B

Detailed Isometric Diagram

01.Intensive Green Roof -Vegetation -Growing Medium -Filter Fleece -Root Repeillent -Drainage Layer -Insulation Layer -Waterproof Membrane -Structural Support

02. Frame Structure -Steel Column -Steel Beam

03.Facade -Hanging Recycled Randomly Open Perforated Aluminum Sheet -Hook -Corrugated glass (Semi Operable Window)

04.Wall -Compressed Earth Brick Veneer -Wool Insulation -Mineral Wool Continuous Insulation -Vapor Barrier - Wall Flashing - Finishing

05.Floor and Foundation -Natural Engineered Flooring Oak Stormy Grey Brushed UV Lacquered 10/3mm By 150mm By 1200mm - Mineral Wool Continuous Insulation - Tenax Insulation Support Netting | Square Mesh Net - Ashcrete Subfloor - Hardcore - Subboil

Intro

The development of the economy in China is quite rapid ,while the level of agriculture is retreating. The area of Available arable land is reducing. Rather than doing farm work jobs at home, the young in countryside preferred to get a well-paid job in the big owl city. According to my research the reasons cover 3 aspects, low mechanism, low income, and vulnerability. In the vertical farm, the farm could be protected from the pests, excessive winds and erosion, etc. So that the dosege of the pestcides, the risks of natural disaster can be reduced. With the use of the water rotation system, water can be saved.What's more,the industry chains are enriched. Except the traditional agricultural industry, visitors are allowed to enter the high-rise building which offerred them a place to have food, enrich their knownledge, and purchase fresh agricultural products.Besides,some laboratories are also in the building, which are the spaces for trying to improve the level of agriculture. The workers can be attracted by the nice conditions in the workplace. In a word, it brings high efficiency and high income and low risks.

The Construction of The Structure

A LEMON Theater Design

This project is a building where people can enjoy opera and their favourite alcohol. It’s really enjoyable to have a drink after watching a fabulous opera show in a elegant space. When the show is not on, people can also enjoy the free art exhibition, do some shopping and have a coffee or alcohol. This project is based on a popular site, where retails, restaurants and tourism spots are around. In recent years, the number of visitors in Havana is growing.

Daiquirí is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice (typically lime juice), and sugar or other sweetener I was Inspired by the slice lemon, so I took the shape of a piece of lemon and did some processing

Ground Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

Intro

Shenzhen Bao'An District Museum Design

This design is a museum specially designed for Baoan District, Shenzhen. The Baoan District Government is located on the central green axis of the Baoan District. The Baoan Sports Center and the Baoan District Museum are symmetrically arranged in Baoan District as important sports facilities and cultural facilities in Baoan District. Both sides of the government coordinated with the overall relationship of Baoan Center in terms of spatial sequence. As an important cultural facility in Baoan District and an important part of the central axis of Baoan District, the construction of "Baoan District Museum" is also more conducive to shaping and displaying the image of Baoan District. Due to the particularity of the site ’ s current situation, the design should emphasize the regionality, publicity, sociality and culture of the building. It also needs to closely integrate the architectural design with the urban design, fully dialogue and integrate with the urban texture, and use the limited space Planning and designing a public space with diversity, humanization and high quality. Not only has a strong sense of the times, but also does not deviate from the radiation circle of local cultural characteristics.

Inspired by many excellent museum buildings such as the Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech, the BIG-designed Watch Museum, etc., I decided to embark on a survey focusing on regional culture, with the goal of designing a museum that represents Baoan District. I checked a lot of information and found that Shenzhen is a very young industrial city with particularly excellent electronics and shipping industry, and Bao'an District is an old urban area where Shenzhen people have always been bred. So I decided to set the style as modern and extract the elements of these two aspects to design the appearance. Inside, I focus on creating a rich sense of space, so that visitors can have a new feeling while visiting the museum. Strengthen the penetration of exhibition space, experience space and communication space, hoping that everyone has a sense of participation in every part.

The design implies that a freighter carrying a box of electronic products will never stop on the streets of Bao'an District. The design uses the unique curve of the freighter to create the curved surface of the front elevation, and the bulk of the printed circuit board to create the bulk stack.

Flow Analysis

Functionality

1.Intro Artist Exhibition Artist Exhibition Room Hall Shelter Entrance

Ground Floor Plan 1:1000

Fifth Floor Plan 1:1000

A-J Elevation 1:1000

J-A Elevation 1:1000

Section 1:1000