Will Fu Architecture Portfolio 2013 [outdated]

SELECTED WORKS 2013

WILL

FU

HELLO!

Welcome to my portfolio! As a humble architecture student from the University of Waterloo, I have here compiled a few works of exploration, and education.

I hope to explore the different means of architecture and delevop my own understanding and expression

“My blood is type A. A for architecture. Architecture is in my blood.While the other school kids were playing on the playground I was at home drawing blueprints for

treehouses and pillow forts.”

FLOW

ROTATION

STREAM

INFINITY BOX MEETING PLACE

THE DINING HOUSE

SHENZHEN BOWAN

SPACE EXPLORATION + ART STUFF

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FLOW

Flow is a self sustaining organism in which the challenge was to create medium-high density apartment buildings on conventional-size city lots.

It is a self sustaining residence that speaks to creating apartment buildings with extremely limited parking, compact core; to maximize residential surface area, adaptability for future changes, and housing some sort of commercial/ institutional occupancy at ground level.

APRIL 2013DON MCKAY Toronto Urban Design Competition

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RESTING

LOUNGE (SLIDING WINDOWS)

BALCONY

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UNIT 3

The facade shapes the windows to allow the most suitable light into the resi-dential space and to block harsh south light. I wanted to explore how views can change based on the funcition of the room.

FACADE INTERACTION

-shapes a small window where there is a bed to allow comfortable overhead lighting and allows windows to swing open

-shapes a medium sized window a nice view

-shapes the balcony as the widest opening to allow maximum expose to the exterior

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INTERIOR CIRCULATION

EXTERIOR CIRCULATON

INTERTWINING SPACES OF CIRCULATION AND MARKET GOODS

TWO SIDED MARKET STALLS

SOCIAL AREA

GLAZING ABOVE STALLS FOR LIGHT PENE-TRATION

GLASS PANELS FOLD AND OPEN INTO AN PUBLIC SPACE AREA IN THE SUMMER

MARKET PROPOSAL

LONG SECTION SHORT SECTION

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NORTH ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION

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EAST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

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ROTATION

“Rotation” is a joint studio project where the main premises was to take backcorner yard spaces ad alleyways and design a residential building in the form of separate units, or apartments.

We decided to create two units of the same dimension but different in composition. These units would rotate 90 degrees from the same entrance, and would also stack perpendicular on each floor to create balcony spaces for the units above.

FEBRUARY 2013DON MCKAYIn collaboration with: Alex Gontarz Lara Issac Chris Hacala

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Axo Ground Plan

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NORTH ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION

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EAST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION

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STREAM

Stream is proposed as an elevated, multipurpose walkway. It is lifted 5m off the ground to allow cars to pass, but at a level at which it would not disrupt the building’s north view.

Circulation is split into two paths, one for cyclers, and one for pedestrians. Along the path there are sections for gardening, and a central communal space for citizens and tourists. Stream allows tourists and citizens to delve off water street and experience a spetacular view while immersing themselves to the local vegetations and art.

JUNE 2013PLAY-SCAPES COMPETITION

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Cover PatternSide Elevation

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INTEGRATION

BIKE PATH

PUBLIC SPACE

GARDEN ZONE

The column placement and the cover is curved around the plant zones to allow full natural conditions while curving to create the dome for the public space. The column placement is indicated by the blue stripes which are displaced 10 metres apart. the cover is a mix of regional pinewood and glass.

The pattern of the cover is an expression of space as people more towards north, where it is much more open and full of views of Vancouver, the planks of pinewood is reduced and the glass increases. this also allows for more natural light to enter the walkway.

The public space is placed on ground level stretching for 70m. It is placed at a point where the side buildings have no function or windows.

The public space is primarily seen as a sheltered gallery where local artists can display and show their work. It is also a place for reflection and rest, a meeting place for the cyclists and the

pedestrians.

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3M 5M 5M

The form of the columns mainly look like this, with variations only in the elongation of the cover support and the height. the column also provides seating, a 1.5m bench that protrudes from both sides, each with enough distance for 2-3 users.

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INFINITY BOX

An infinitely transformable space that can change and morph into almost any configuration . The infinity box consists of a modular unit that houses steel panels which unfold to create the desired space. Each panel has motion and can either be solid or perforated, allowing for diversity in the shading and lighting of the space.

The Infinity box features a minimal use of heavy steel and instead, relying on easy-to-assemble steel framing that screws into place. This helps to create a form that not only is temporary and quick to set up, but is also capable of constant change in form,

APRIL 2013SSEF COMPETITIONTERRI BOAKEIn collaboration with Stephen Ru

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First aid CirculationFood distribution

Private sheltersSemi-private spacePublic lounge

Public spaceCirculationMarket stalls

2-d art workCirculation3-d art space

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RELIEF

GALLERY MARKET

SHELTER MEDIC

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The gallery pavillion acts not only as a display for art, but also as a pathway. 3-d art is undercovered but exposed on all sides while 2-d art is shown, set on the mobile steel panels. By varying different angles of each set of steel panels, opens up spaces for natural light to come in at comfortable angles while the perforated steel panels filter direct sunlight to create interesting patterns on the ground.

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GALLERY

The market pavillion is an exploration of compression and release. At the ends of the pavillion the space is rather grand and tall but the space soon begins to stretch out as one moves towards the middle. The middle section of the paviillion is to serve as a more intimate space where street performers can work with a more engaged and close crowd. across from the steel panels are various sized spaces for stalls to be set up.

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MARKET

The shelter pavillion’s main focus is to create various degrees of initmacy using two different types of steel panels. The closest steel panel creates the most intimate threshold experience before one enters their shelter, the other panels create a semi-private space in which light is filtered through the perforated steel side panels. The shelters are grouped in sets of three in order to create a triangular public space for the refugees.

SHELTER

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The first aid pavillion is a quickly asembled space that acts as both a first aid camp but also as a food distribution landmark. The pavillion is divided into two separate sections to help control circulation wihle the stell panels rise higher and higher to not only create openings for the south sunlight to come through, but also maximizes undercover space where the steel panels angle to meet the ground..

MEDIC

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MEETING

Meeting is shelter from the elements. a place that protects the traveler. it is a place to rest, and rejuvenate, placing the traveler in a comfortable microclimate allowing the traveler to acknowledge the extreme nature of the landscape without experienceing it at full scale. Meeting is orientated east to west to take maximum solar benefits. white concrete is used to reflect sunlight. meeting is mostly open to allow air circulation with the indoor resting space as the only interior space which act as a shelter for both the hot summers and the cold winters.

APRIL 2013TERRI BOAKE

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NORTH

Meeting is orientated east to west to take maximum solar benefits. white concrete is used to reflect sunlight. meeting is mostly open to allow air circulation with the indoor resting space as the only interior space which act as a shelter for both the hot summers and the cold winters. the indoor resting space uses cross ventilation

circulation in correspondence with the small slit windows to be utilized for air flow.

The structure is set into the site of a hill to utilize the earth as a source of interior cooling while the floors are tiled for the traveler’s comfort. the microclimate is achieved by situating the oasis between a small stream that with filter into the nasser lake. there travelers can admire the small vegetation and relax next to the

running water. thick concrete walls utilize the time-lag effect, while a curving roof defines the oasis while proving shade for the outdoor terrace.

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THE DINING ROOM

The focus of designing this rowhouse was to focus on creating an intimate family connection with the emphasis on dining. to me, dining seemed to me almost as a forced family activity so i wanted to use dining as the catalyst to bring a family together.

With a cut out courtyard this rowhouse provides both interior and exterior dining experiences to accomodate for the seasons. the courtyard acts as the main exterior area for family interation, while a double height living room forms the main interior celebrated space for the family.

DEC 2012VAL RYNNIMERIHand-drafted and modeled

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Side SectionSide Elevation

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SHENZHEN BOWAN

During employment with Shenzhen Bowan, my tasks included laying out brick patterns on elevations, figuring out various mesh hole sizes, site section cuts, building section cuts, and modeling buildings and sites in rhino and sketchup. I had a great opportunity to work in different programs along with different projects from libraries, to hotels, to masterplanning residential complexes.

JUNE-AUGUST 2013INTERNSHIP

WORK EXPERIENCE

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1 2Facade Brick PatterningFacade Mesh PatterningResidential Tower Model

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Render courtesy of Shenzhen Bowan

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SPACE EXPLORATION

ROTATION

PUSH + PULL

EXPLORATION OF A PROUN

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ART + STUFF

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C.V.

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER

SKILLS

Burnaby North SecondaryClass of 2012

• Grade Council member 2012• Environment Club 2009-2011• Volleyball Provincial Champions 2010

University of Waterloo School of ArchitectureClass of 2017

• Courses include Design Studio, Iconography, Visual Communication, Building Con-struction, Environmental Design, Structures, Lighting & Acoustics

• Participated in national and international competitions such as the Steel Structures Ed-ucational Fund Architecture Competiton, and Playscapes Building Trush International Competition

Lifeguarding & Lifesaving Instructor • Completed Courses: Standard 1st Aid, Assistant Water Safety Instructor, Lifesaving

Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, National Lifeguard Service

C.G. Brown Swimming PoolOct. 2011-July. 2012

• Assistant Swimming Instructor for AWSI course

• Swimming Instructor, taught kids from ages 7-13

Waterloo Involvement • President of Waterloo Architecture Student Association

• Orientation Leader 2013 • Bridge Rep• ACADIA Installation Group• F_RM Lab

Shenzhen BoWan(July 12-Aug 12, 2013)Intern

• 3-D Visualization, Section Diagrams, Brick & Mesh Design, and Floor plan proposals.

Responsibilites Include:

Jani-King2009-2012

• Responsible for cleaning various contracts

SKILL GAUGE

BEGINNERAPPLICATIONS

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint• Microsoft Windows and Macintosh

OS• Hand Modeling and Drafting• Trained in Laser Cutting• Fluent in Mandarin• Good Social skills• Dedicated and willing to learn

SketchUP

Rhino NUMBRS

Grasshopper(for Rhino)

V-Ray (for Rhino)

AutoCAD

Revitt

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

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ACHIEVEMENTS

• Service with Distinction Award• Honour Roll (2008-2012)• Band Performed for Grad Ceremony• Honourable Mention in Canstruction

Competition

EXPERIENCED ADVANCED

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Thank you! For spending the time to view my portfolio.

I hope you will help me, help you, help me learn about architecture and develop as a student. Architecture is one of my loves and I hope you will show me some love and give me a great learning opportunity.

WILL FU

willcongfu@gmail.com519-635-1932