Huang, Chun Rui
PORTFOLIO
Selected Architectural Works 2022-2025
Komorebi - 2
Chepstow Market Square - 6
Changeable - 8
Professional Works - 14
Chepstow, Wales
KOMOREBI
Mid-scale Residential for Carpenters
Previously a storage plot for the town’s train station , the residential complex connects itself with the greenery around and serves as a meeting space for the surrounding communities. The building is also equipped with a series of facilities for its residents to work without leaving the building if wanted.
#Rhino 7 #Grasshopper #Twinmotion
Bent in the entrance path to discourage and block stranger’s view from the station
Connect up each floor using the facade 3
Modify shape of each floor to views and sunlight
Connect the greenery on both sides of the building with greenery on roof
The crossing branch of trees inspired the structure’s materiality and the bridges connecting the two buildings.
The form of the building is then developed to protect users privacy towards the railway while imitating the slightly rigid form of logs.
Function Diagram
Vertical Circulation
Bridge
Workshop
Library/ Self-study Space
Vending Machines
Community Hall
Multipurpose Room
Bin Storage
Boiler Room
Management Office
Bike Storage
Toilets
Studio Flats
#SketchUp
#Adobe Creative Suite
Chepstow, Wales
CHEPSTOW MARKET SQUARE
Mixed Used Public/Retail Space.a
Reconnecting to the town’s medieval and industrial era, the stone and steel market provides a space for the Sunday market and other events to take place. It also provides more opportunities for local craftsmen to sell their product and a sheltered public space for the town.
#Rhino 7
Interaction between the Public and the Building
Cardiff, Wales
CHANGEABLE
Mid-scale Residential
Reflecting the vibrant shop modifications along City Road and the various modified terrace house in the region, the two deck-accessed building explores the concept of user modification and maximizing changability in itself, changing along the rapid development in the area.
The supporting structure creates an open plan where flats can merge vertically and horizontally freely by removing walls, catering to expanding families or possibility a large co-living scenario. Additionally, the conversion of these apartments to retail and office spaces is also explored.
With the sizes and function everchanging, the technical design of the building have to overcome regulation on all of its uses. The facade’s construction considers the ease to make changes while keeping its durability to those who keeps it as built. These leads to a building appearance that’s ever-changing and reflects the raw culture and identity of its own community.
The model on the left shows the plaster coated balcony being modified by users using paint, bricks and even expanding the balcony into a conservatory.
Flat Organisation
Type A
#Diagrams #Indesign #Modelling
As built corridor
User modifying apartments
Modified Corridor
The refurbishment takes place within a Category-B listed landmark, covering the spa reception, treatment rooms, and changing room.
The main challenge faced in the project is working around the existing services and dicrepancies in the century-old structure discovered after stripping out the building, adjusting the design accordingly.
BROWN’S
Founded 1832, the Brown’s Hotel is the oldest hotel in London. Being in a larger room refurbishment project, the X bathrooms are stripped out with unexpected ductworks discovered.
The team is brought on to further adjust the plans provided by the interior designer to suit site dimensions.
Bathroom Refurbishment
Previously a Debenhams department store, the 5 storey building is being refurbished into a hotel with a rooftop bar extension.
With its large footprint, the project have to work with its many public fronts especially towards Princes Street, part of a UNESCO world heritage site.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Refurbishment & External Works
The refurbishment of the entertainment and leisure complex covers the relocation vertical circulations, the entrance of the building, and re-tiling of the floor finishes.
The project have to work around the existing structural beam under ground level and the work’s impact to the parking spaces below.
