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Southern California Institute of Architecture

Ryohei Koike

c 2010

Ryohei Koike

ryoheikoike@gmail.com1-312-479-4304

Work Excerpts

Architectural Job Application

degree

B. Arch2006 - 2010Sci-ArcSouthern California Institute of Architecture

WORK

ACADEMIC / COMPETITION WORK

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FA2009 -Nested-Evolo Skyscraper Competition / RECON

SU2009 -Make It Right House-Atelier Hitoshi Abe

FA2008

-Vienna University of Economics and Bussiness Competition-Atelier Hitoshi Abe

SU2008 -Palm Jelel ali Apartment-Shigeru Ban Architects

SU2008 -BOND House Exhibision Model-Testa / Weiser Architects

SU2007-Living Steel Competiton-nArchitects

SP2010-TOKYO 205Q-Sci-Arc Thesis Project

SU2010-Los Angeles Arts District-Let’s Not Talk About Architecture Competition

FA2007-Horticultural Research Center-Field Operation: Static Architectural Systems

SP2008-Columbia Record Headquater-Dynamic Architectural Systems: Anabolic, Metabolic, Catabolic

SP2009-Embedded Wonderland-Speed, Territory, Communication

Design / Construction Documents

PROFESSIONAL WORK

Site Plan

Programatic DiagramConcept Diagram

Concept

Floor Plan

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Nested Evolo Skyscraper Competition 2010 Thrid Place

Phase.1 Flatepack Carbon Sleeves Phase.2 Sleeves Stretch Phase.3 Full Stretch Phase.4 Box Installation Phase.5 Floor Plate Construction Phase.6 Skin Formation

North-South Section

+60m

+85m

+40m

+20m

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Construction Process

North - South Section Section Detail

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NestedEvolo Skyscraper Competition 2010 Thrid Place

1. Primary Structure Process / Constrcution Robot 01

3. Reinforcement Structure / Constrcution Robot 02

Enviromental System Diagram

Winter / Monsoon Water Reclamation System Summer Air Flow System

2. Floor Plate Construction/ Constrcution Robot 02

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Nested Evolo Skyscraper Competition 2010 Thrid Place

The 20th century was an age of development and expansion. Cities and architecture became a turbo-charger that accelerated the flows of liquidated capital instead of being the footing of people’s lives. We will face a new beginning, a shift from the industrial revolution. It comes with the information revolution, environmental catastrophe, and a new demographic structure. These agencies will bring new implications for cities and architecture. It will require “shrinking” to deal with these issues, a radical paradigm shift that is unavoidable.

The site of my thesis is located in Tokyo after an impending earthquake in 2050. The earthquake causes the problems of the city to rise to the surface, and establishes a crossroads that will lead us to a new standard. Urban planning will start from the micro scale, like a fabric that is woven by thin fiber, unlike modernist urban planning, whose organiza-tion was inspired by the machine. The strategy can envision a macro-scale city plan from small empty spaces that are created by the earthquake and an aging society, the “shrinkage”.

The goal of this thesis is to bring a new perspective of nature to the city. Nature, not to be understood solely as “green”, but rather as the environment as a whole: Mother Nature. We lost this nature from cities while we were expanding them. Architecture in the 20th century has substantially discouraged people from having archetypal sensibilities. This means, architecture will help people bring these qualities back, re-establishing our relationship to nature. Every country will have their own earthquake, some tangible, others invisible. With each occurrence, comes an opportunity for the paradigm of architecture to transform. One day, the new landscape of nature created by eggs and their architecture will make the flow of the liquidated capital controlling our life slowly disappear, and eventually break the Wall.

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TOKYO 205Q -after earthquake- Sci-Arc Thesis

[ Tea House, Chidorigakubuchi ][ Map 2050, Tokyo ]

Section

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TOKYO 205Q -after earthquake- Sci-Arc Thesis

[ Energy Botanical Garden, Roppongi ] [ Water Plaza, Nihonbashi-Bridge ]

Section Section

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TOKYO 205Q -after earthquake- Sci-Arc Thesis

Tea House, Chidorigakubuchi1/200 Physical Model

Water Plaza, Nihonbashi1/200 Physical Model

Energy Botanical Garden1/200 Physical Model

CITY COUNCILARCHITECTARCHITECTURE

STUDENTFILM/ MUSIC

ARTISTBUSINESS OWNERSARTIST RESIDENT

THIS PLACE NEEDS SOME LIFE, MAN!

RENT IS TOO EXPENSIVE; THE NEW APARTMENTS ARETAKING OVER MY SPACE FOR ART.

WE NEED MORE COMMON SPACESFOR INTERACTION.

OUR URBAN ENVIRONMENT NEEDS TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE.

LET’S SEE WHAT THE CONDITIONSAND ISSUES ARE, VIS-A-VISPOTENTIAL FOR COLLABORATION... ...

THE NEW METRO STATION SEEMS SO NEAR, YET SO FAR!

NEXT METRO ARRIVES IN 5 MIN...... PERFECT TIMING FOR MY “CUPPA” LATTE WHILE I WAIT.

I WISH THERE WAS A SWIMMING POOL NEXT TO MY HOUSE!

HALF AN HOUR MORE FOR THE PERFECT TAN, AND I’M READY FOR MY DATE!

CARS RULE AND PEDESTRIANS LOSE.

ARTS DISTRICT IS NOW A WALK-FRIENDLY HAVEN WITH THE NEW CAR-FREE ZONE.

THIS NEIGHBOURHOOD LACKS A SAFE PLAY AREA FOR STUDENTS.

FINALLY A PLACE TO PLAY FOR MY KIDS IN THE AFTERNOON...

IT’S HARD TO FIND STREET PARKING AT LUNCH HOUR!

WITH SUCH CONVENIENT PARKING, I WILL DEFINITELY COME HERE MORE OFTEN.

WHAT PERFECT CALIFORNIAN SUNSHINE TODAY, ALAS THERE ‘S NO SEATS OUTSIDE...

WI-FI PLUS TACO TRUCKS: SUCH A GREAT COMBINATION...

WE REALLY NEED A QUIET CORNER TO UNWIND! OUR BOOKS COLLECTION IS GROWING THANKS TO A DONATION BY THE LITTLE TOKYO LIBRARY..

SCI-ARC USED TO BE CLOSE TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY IN THE PAST...

I CAN SEE THOSE BLOBS FROM MY APARTMENT...

SUMMER NIGHTS ARE BORING... BUT I’M TOO LAZY TO DRIVE OUT TO CATCH A MOVIE...

I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE KUBRICK MARATHON SCREENING TONIGHT!

WHERE’S THE COOL VINTAGE SHOP THAT’S NEARBY? RAGGEDY THREADS IS AROUND THE CORNER ON THE RIGHT? THANKS!

THE CARS FRIGHTEN MY DOG DURING DAILY WALKS...

NOW HE ENJOYS THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS AT THE PARK; AS DO I...

WHERE’S ALL THE ART IN THE ARTS DISTRICT?

THESE WAREHOUSE GALLERIES ARE REALLY SPACIOUS...

I NEED TO DRIVE TO THE DELI FIVE MINUTES AWAY... IT’S SO PLEASANT WALKING EVERYWHERE UNDER THE PUBLIC PATHWAY!

Alfresco Food Court

Library Park

Doggie Park

Outdoor Amphitheatre

Metro Cafe/ Waiting Area

School Playground

Info Center

Wi-Fi Seating

Chapel Auditorium

Starry Sky Movie Theatre

Beer Stands

Fashion Catwalk Art Gallery (Graffiti Outdoor)

Restrooms

Bike Stands

Loading/ Emergency Access

SCI-Arc Community Gallery

Container Swimming Pool

Art Gallery (White Box)

Art Gallery (Glass Walk)

Public Parking

CURRENT PROBLEMS/ CONDITIONS

PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

Residents’ Hearsay

THERE HAS TO BE AMORE CREATIVE WAY TO PRESERVEOLDER BUILDINGS.

THE ECONOMY ISHURTING MYBUSINESS.

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DESIGNCOMMUNITY

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THE ARTS DISTRICT IS HOME TO MANY ARTISTS, ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS, FILM-MAKERS, MUSICIANS AND OTHERS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY, IT IS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY WITH MANY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES.

FORMERLY AN INDUSTRIAL AREA, IT CURRENTLY FACES GENTRIFICATION AND PRESERVATION ISSUES. IT IS ALSO DEBILITATED WITH MISUSED SPACES AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS THAT ARE CLOTTED BY DIVISIVE BARRIERS.

DESIGN AS A PROCESS OF COLLABORATION

USING OUR TOOLS, WITS AND IDEAS AS ARCHITECT, CAN WE INSPIRE DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY TO WORK TOGETHER THROUGH DESIGN TO MAKE A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO LIVE IN?

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Los Angeles Arts District Let’s not talk architecture competition

CAFE ENTRANCE FROM METRO

MOCA + ArtWalk Admissionfree for season holder

@ union station

ALFRESCO FOOD COURT

Guatemalan ARTS Blend$12.99 per pound

@ groundworks.inc

YOUTH SKATE PARK

80’s Classic Skateboard$150.00 hand-painted

@ drif bikes.inc

CONTAINER SWIMMING POOL

Patterned Polyester Bikini $25@ american apparel.com

BIKE STANDS

Rental Bikes$3 / hour

@ drif bikes.inc

KID’S PLAYGROUND

Custom Spring Toy recycled plastic

@ megatoys arts factory

CHAPEL AUDITORIUM

Arts Charity Necklace$14.50 suggested donation

@ st hernan church

DOGGIE PARK

Custom Print Dog Sweater $20.99

@ american apparel.com

PARKING ENTRANCE

2010 Thesis Tote Bag$4.80

@ sciarc supply store

LOADING/ EMERGENCY ACCESS

Paper Gift Box$0.48 assorted sizes @ sciarc supply store

INFO CENTER/ LITTLE TOKYO ENTRANCE

ARTS Cashmere Sweater$480.00

@ raggedy threads.inc

LIBRARY CORRIDOR WITH OUTDOOR SEATING

Rubber Logo Bookmark$4.80 for 2

@ kinokuniya books

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ARCHITECT

LEARNING FROM THE TOPOLOGY OF L.A. HIGHWAYS, WHAT IF WE SEE THE SITE NOT IN TERMS OF AREA, BUT A

LINEAR/LOOP CONDITION THAT DEFINES A BOUNDARY?

DESIGN STRATEGY

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SITE LENGTHOR

ORTHOGONAL RIG

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TOPOLOGICAL FLEXIBILITY

ICONIC AUTONOMY/BRANDING

AS ITS PHYSICAL AMORPHOUS SHAPE EVOLVES, ITS VISUAL ICONOGRAPHY REMAINS CONSISTENTLY EFFECTIVE AND DISTINCT.

DIVIDE&CONQUER

TOPOLOGICALLY FLEXIBLE, IT IS ABLE TO BEND ACCORDING TO ECONOMIC, PROGRAMATIC AND OPPORTUNISTIC CHANGES.

WHAT IS IT?

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THINK BIG& THINK SMALL

NO PROGRAMATIC SILVER BULLET, BUT A MYRIAD OF DIVERSE PROGRAM SHUFFLE.

FRAGMENTATION ALLOWS FLEXIBLE PHASING AND DIVIDES WORK LOAD AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

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UNIFIED ART WALK

A CENTRAL UNIFIED NETWORK OF LINKED GALLERIES ALLOWS HIGHER VISIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY,

WHILE ALOWING BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC STUDIO CONDITIONS.

BETTER BUSINESS

INTENSIFYING CAR- FREE PEDESTRIAN ROADS AND LINKING NEIGHBOURING COMMERCIAL

ZONE ALLOW A DINING STREET AND SHOPPING JUNCTION TYPOLOGIES TO EMERGE.

A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

BY CONSOLIDATING PUBLIC PARKING AND LINKING THEM WITH PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY ZONES, A

COMMERCIAL / FOOT TRAFFIC SYMBIOSIS CAN OCCUR WITH LITTLE TOKYO.

BECAUSE..

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS OWNERS TO MAKE THE ARTS DISTRICT FLOURISH AS A COMMUNITY WILL BRING PROSPERITY FOR EVERYONE.

FILM/ MUSICARTIST

I CAN ORGANIZETHE MOVIEFESTIVAL.

FASHIONDESIGNER

I CAN ORGANIZEA FASHION CATWALK.

CITY COUNCIL

I WILL SUPPORT LOCAL INITIATIVES.

DEVELOPER LANDLORDSBUSINESS OWNERS

WE WILL INVEST IN CREATING A SUSTAINABLE, PROSPEROUS AND PROFITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE.

GRAPHICDESIGNER

I CAN DESIGNTHE BANNERS.

IMPLEMENTATION BOOT STRAPCOMPETITION/ INITIAL DESIGN

DESIGN COLLABORATION

ARCHITECT ARTIST RESIDENT

I HAVE GOOD IDEAS.

I KNOW THE COMMUNITY.

I CAN IMAGINE A VISION FOR A BETTER URBAN COMMUNITY, BUT I NEED EVERYBODY’S COLLABORATION AND HELP...

SCHEDULE

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ARTS DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL

INDEPENDENCE DAY

LIVE PAINT COMPETITIONFINALS

FASHION SHOW

MOVIE NIGHT

BEER WEEKEND

GRASSROOTSMEETING

LAKER’S FINAL PLAYOFF

BEER NIGHT

FASHION DESIGNERS BASED IN THE ARTS DISTRICT CAN ORGANIZE SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS FASHION SHOWS TO ATTRACT NEW VISITORS.

BRANDING AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO PROMOTE THE ARTS DISTRICT CAN BE DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH GRAPHIC DESIGNERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

DIFFERENT GROUPS OF RESIDENTS CAN TAKE TURNS TO ORGANIZE REGULAR COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR LOCALS.

LARGER SCALE ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT WILL REQUIRE INVOLVEMENT BY RELEVANT AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT.

WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER WITH ARTISTS AND RESIDENTS, AS THEY CAN PROVIDE DIFFERENT IDEAS AND INSIGHTS.

COFFEE TABLEDISCUSSIONS

ARCHITECTURESTUDENT

I BUILT THE

SKATE PARK.

I CAN BUILDTHE SKATE PARK.

BEER WEEKEND

BEER WEEKEND

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FEBJANDEC.NOV.OCT.SEPT.AUGUSTJULYJUNE

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ARCHITECT

AWARENESS

ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS

SCIARC STUDENT UNION MEETINGS

RESIDENTS

ARTISTS

FILM-MAKERS

FASHION DESIGNERS

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

BUSINESS OWNERS

DEVELOPERS

AUTHORITIES

CREATIVE COMMUNITY

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MOVIE NIGHT

COMMUNICATION STRATEGY/ BRANDING

FASHION SHOW

ART WALK

SKATE PARK STUDIO/ CONSTRUCTION

LIVE PAINT COMP.

ALFRESCO FOOD COURT

LIBRARY

APPROACH FOR CONSULTANCY

ART GALLERIES

BIKE STANDS

SKATE PARK

PARKING

DOGGIE PARK INFO CENTER

EVENT SPACE PHYSICAL SPACEVISUAL SPACESCOPE

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Horticulture Research Center Sci-Arc 3A Studio

Section Y - YSection X -X

Courtyard Void

Entrance

Rooftop TerraceConcept Image

Study Model 01

Study Model 02

Study Model 03

Classroom VIllage

Lab Center Lab Corridor

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Horticulture Research Center Sci-Arc 3A Studio

DD Set - Ground Floor Plan

CD Set - Site Plan

CD Set - Wall Section CD Set - Detail

CD Set - Section

Recording Penthouse Green Space Performance Bowl Office Strata

SiteConceptual Image

Sinking Site

Isolate the Peace Friendship

Regain the Size

Short Section

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Columbia Record Headquater Sci-Arc 3B Studio

Narcissistic View CamflageLong Section

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Speed, Territoruy, Communication Sci-Arc Vertical Studio

Shinking Venice Maps & Diagrams

Venice Map

Existing Networks 01 Existing Network 02 Monuments Over Time Perspective Particular to Time Period

Monuments Of Memory

Edge Condition Water Level

Project: Make It Right HouseRole: Project Member of 3 Scope: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Model Fabrication, CAD Drawing, Diagrams, Presentation GraphicsDate: 05/2009 - 06/2009

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Atelier Hitoshi Abe Professional Work Examples

West Elevation South Elevation

Floor Plan Variation

Cross Elevation Longitudinal Elevation

Floor Plan

Site Plan

Model Pictures

Project: Vienna University of Economics and Bussiness CompetitionRole: Competition Member of 3 Scope: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Diagrams, Presentation GraphicsDate: 08/2008 - 09/2008

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Atelier Hitoshi Abe Professional Work Examples

South Elevation

Project: Palm Jelel ali ApartmentRole: Project Member of 5 Scope: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Model FabricationDate: 06/2008 - 07/2008

Shigeru Ban Architects Professional Work Examples

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Floor Plan Variation

Physical Model Detail Model Interior Rendering

Sand Wall - Podium Hanging Garden

Window System

Unit type

Facility Planning

Project: BOND House Exhibision ModelRole: Project Member of 2 Scope: CAD Preparation, Model Fabrication, Lasercut AssemblyDate: 05/2008 - 06/2008

Testa / Weiser Architects Professional Work Examples

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PVC Lasercut Model

PVC Handcut Model

Facility Planning CAD Files for Lasercut

Project: Living Steel, Wuhan, ChinaRole: Member of Competition, Team of 5Scope: Model Making, Presentation Graphic, DiagramsDate: 05/2007 - 06/2007

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Neighborhood Terrace

Neighborhood Terrace

Neighborhood Terrace

nArchitects Professional Work Examples

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Physical Model South Facade

South Elevation

Floor Plan

Living Screen Living Diversity Living Neighborhoods Construction Process Structure Assembly

Section

Physical Model NorthFacade