Evelyn Wai Portfolio

Evelyn WaiDesign Portfolio

By the end of the century, the island nation of Maldives will be completely submerged

by the impending deluge caused by global warming, and at no point does the nation’s

elevation match the predicted sea level rise of 2 metres. Ironically, survival under such

circumstances may lie beneath the very feet of Maldivians. Coral habitats have long been

the economic provider and, as discussed in this thesis, could be the one thing that rescues

the country from abandonment.

The Last Resort is a hypothetical urban design proposal that explores the implications

of fusing coral growth studies with steel space frame technology for the purpose of

constructing urban replacement communities.

The Last ResortRegenerative Architecture in the Maldives

Ball Socket Detail Sketch (right)

Visualization of Residential Hub (left)

Biorock growth on metallic structure

Day 1

Day 30

Day 180

Day 365

Day 730

Continual exploitation of the planet’s resources will induce mass emigration by

2020 with climate change already putting tremendous strain on resources. The Last

Resort adopts principles found in artificial reef systems to develop a system that

accompanies coral life.

Repurposed Oil Rigs Repurposed Subway Carts in Florida

An adaptive network of structural steel will gradually extend

upwards to maintain dry living spaces for humans, simultaneously

creating a sheltered environment below for delicate marine life

to flourish. Mineral precipitated through biorock formation

coats the structure creating a unique living space for marine

species to thrive in.

The urban strategy is suggestive of an island community

informed through the exploration of disaster mitigation

techniques focusing on approaches that address issues of global

warming and its implication on the coral reef.

Physical Model

Bass Wood | Resin | Plaster

Stage 12 Years

Stage 25 Years

Stage 310 Years

Foundation detail of metallic structure

Sectional Diagram

Solar Panel Diagram

Physical Model

Bass Wood | Resin | Plaster

Sectional Perspective through Commercial community

Recre-urbanation thrives off New Brighton’s past glory to reinstate the

eastern suburb of Christchurch as the idyllic athletic hub of the South

Island. The scheme establishes connection between the Avon River and

the east coast by using built forms to intensify and relax permeability

between activity nodes. Urban regeneration will increase diversity.

An interactive city will take place; a city influenced by the network

of existing activity levels and one that promotes a central spine with

intertwining activity trails. Spatial form is generated using the intensity

of the nodes to apply correlating tension to bind nodes together.

The intensity of the nodes generates a central spine by intersecting

numerous secondary spines; these are pedestrian thoroughfares that

connect inner city residents to their central downtown. Transforming

most open spaces into greenscapes lined with athletic trails ensures that

city goers are aware that they are never far from the serenity of the east

coast beach and inner mountain scape and lakes.

Reinventing Christchurch

Cross Section through Central Spine of Christchurch Regeneration (above)

Visualization of Green Spaces (right)

Urban Re-Planning

Visualization of Central Park

Recreation and Green Zones

Cultural and Residential Zones

Commercial and Hospitality Zones

Canopedia is a residential housing project that is based

on the notion of a sweeping canopy that is similar to

that of a tree. The residential halls co-exist with their

surrounding environment with canopies branching out

into mini courtyards which ensures the building doesn’t

rely on readily diminishing resources to maintain

services.

A district plan demonstrates how Canopedia utilizes

the existing systems to conserve energy. Shadow and

solar systems utilize the potential of passive design

strategies. The driving concept behind incorporating

sustainable design with architecture is to educate young

users about a building’s capabilities by maximizing the

level of user flexibility and personal comfort.

UC Merced Student Living Quarters

Passive Cooling and Ventilation StrategiesW

Typical Floor Plan

Shadow Study - 3pm

Shadow Study 9am

Shadow Study - 6pm

Detailed Section through Residential Quarter

Diagram of power generation and the city’s grid

Courtyards shadowed by large canopies and landscaping

Main Sreet Visualization

Rhythm through a city is like a pulse. It intensifies and

relaxes. This design grounds its concept in the idea that

varying layers of rhythm resonate in symmetry.

Mission Street Recreational Center layers a plethora of

activities that echo throughout the building. The inspiration

drawn from the depth of layering is interpreted through

the transition through spaces and is further emphasized

in the movement of the facade. Faced with the challenge

of sustainability, small photovoltaic panels that respond to

the wind are suspended on a light cabling system. Hung on

square units, these panels move freely in the wind creating

a sea of shimmering light that envelopes the building. The

glazing is lined with maneuverable openings and is shaded

by the pv panels.

San Francisco Athletic Center

Axonometric Diagram of the layering effect (left)

Cross Section Diagram (right)

San Francisco Athletic Center

Section Perspective

Drawing projection lines from Christchurch's important heritage sites and scenic spots and connecting them together to create a diagram that merges and flows through the site within its urban fabric.

The brief for this urban development is to design a mixed use building situated on the previous Police Building site along side the Avon River and a block away from the Arts Centre. Its location acts as a transitional region between the busy shopping High Street district and Cashel Street Mall as well as iconic attractions around Christchurch CBD such as the Cathedral Square with the Arts Centre and the Botanic Gardens.

The concept of projecting lines dictate the movement of facade design and sunshading systems. The large scattered sun shades are located surrounding and run over the building to provide adequate shadingfor the building complex. Building programs are equally dived between residential, commerical and hospitality, each of which are approximately 600 square meters.The building development responds to the needs of Christchurch locals socially whilst addressing sustainability issues. Within the existing site border line, a central T-shaped area has been zoned as a public green space and the surrounding U-shaped land free for development.

The building structure consists of steel portal frames with the integration of concrete shear walls to take lateral loads. The network of sunshades are lined with small solar panels attached to a light mesh to create a semi-transparent shading system that will create semi outdoor areas which soften the transition between positive and negative building spaces. Cross ventilation is easily enabled due to the long thing profile of this design. In addition mezzanine floors in various portions of the complex allow for stacked ventilation to take place further reducing cooling costs.

winter 9am winter 12pm winter 5pmsummer 9am summer 12pm summer 5pm

SHEAR WALL

PORTAL FRAME ALONG AXIS

PORTAL FRAMEAGAINST AXIS

LONGITUDINAL SECTION CC 1:100LONGITUDINAL SECTION BB 1:100TRANSVERSE SECTION AA 1:100

Intellectual connectivity between heritage and cultural sites is

representative of Christchurch’s urban fabric. Diagrams that emerge

drive the conceptual visualization for a mixed use development for

the newly vacated site post February 2011 earthquake.

Considering the essence of Christchurch’s influential places,

projecting lines emerge and dictate the movement of the building

footprint. The secondary sun-shading system sews together a

collection of structures further emphasizing the influence of these

line projections. Environmentally sustainable features are intricately

applied through the design and are inherent in underlying design

decisions. The most prominent is the ability of the secondary shade

to shelter large glazed areas during critical sunshine periods yet

maintaining a comfortable level of visual connection towards the

nearby red zone park.

Christchurch Urban Complex

South Elevation of Christchurch Urban Complex

Detail Section East Wing Residential Home

Commercial Wing Visualization

Homes at Deer Hill, Lafayette

TREE MASSING

Longitudinal Section through Site

Masterplan of Lafayette Project

This large community project located on the hillside of Lafayette CA

including an onsite full soccer field, amphitheatre and 2.5 acre dog

park. The Homes at Deer Hill consists of 44 semi custom homes with

four varying floor plans and three characteristic styles. Each home

has its own access to private open courtyard spaces that connect

main living spaces with its sleek, elegant and clean architectural

detailing. It will be one of the greenest communities in the area and

will be Green Point Rated.

The residential project is largely targetted towards families with

animals and couples that are downsizing from very large lifestyle

plots in the area. Currently the project has been approved by the City

Council of Lafayette and will be further developed for construction.

Involvement:

Elevation Designs, Detailing Design, Presentation Graphics, City Planning

Presentation and City Council Submittal Set

The Homes at Deer Hill, Lafayette, CA USA

KTGY Group - Oakland Office - Currently in Design Development Stage

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Entry

gas / eleccabinet

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Porch

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Bedroom 4Suite

15'-6" x 13'-0"

Courtyard19'-0" x 19'-10"

Garage20'-0" x 20'-0"

media wall /opt. fireplace

Living Room16'-0" x 19'-2"

Dining Room12'-0" x 15'-0"

Kitchen

walk-inpantry

TanklessW.H.

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Bath3

cubbies

highglass

highglass

highglass

MudRoom

highglass

highglass

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highglass

coats /storage

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Hall

linen

Laund.

opt.sink

W.I.C.13'-0" l.f.

MasterBath

MasterBedroom17'-6" x 17'-6"

Bedroom 211'-4" x 11'-0"

Bedroom 3 /Opt. Loft12'-8" x 11'-8" Bath

2

Opt.Balcony6'-0" x 20'-0"

fr. drs. atbalcony

W.I.C.13'-0" l.f.

First Floor1,778 s.f.

Second Floor1,336 s.f.

Plan 3Alt Floor Plan4 Bedrooms

Opt. Loft3.5 Baths

Approx. 3,116 s.f.

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Conceptual Floor Plan 3 Alt0 4' 8' 12'

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37'-0"

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15'-6" x 13'-0"

Courtyard19'-0" x 19'-10"

Garage20'-0" x 20'-0"

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Living Room16'-0" x 19'-2"

Dining Room12'-0" x 15'-0"

Kitchen

walk-inpantry

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Bath3

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W.I.C.13'-0" l.f.

MasterBath

MasterBedroom17'-6" x 17'-6"

Bedroom 211'-4" x 11'-0"

Bedroom 3 /Opt. Loft12'-8" x 11'-8" Bath

2

Opt.Balcony6'-0" x 20'-0"

fr. drs. atbalcony

W.I.C.13'-0" l.f.

First Floor1,778 s.f.

Second Floor1,336 s.f.

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Conceptual Floor Plan 3 Alt0 4' 8' 12'

Plan 3 Floor Plan

Private CourtyardPlans 2 / 3

Neighbouring Plans and their Private Courtyard Spaces

Homes at Deer Hill, Lafayette

PARK CONCEPT PLAN

Detailed plan of Soccer Field and Amphitheatre

Section through Eastward Berm - two storey parcel

Scale 1’= 20”

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Ground Level - Mixed-Use

Level 2 - Mixed-Use

Level 3 - Residential




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EMERYVILLE, CA

3706 SAN PABLO AVENUEKTGY # 2012-0775

EAH2169 E. Francisco Blvd. Suite BSan Rafael, CA 94901415.258.1800

KTGY Group, Inc.Architecture+Planning580 Second St., Suite 200Oakland, CA 94607510.272.2910ktgy.com

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COURTYARD ELEVATIONS A2.2

Key Map n.t.s.

2. West Elevation

1. North Elevation

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Material Legend:1. Stucco2. Fiber Cement Lap Siding3. Fiber Cement Panel4. Brick Veneer5. Decorative Light Fixture6. Vinyl Window7. Storefront Window8. Metal Awning9. Metal Railing10. Metal Vertical Awning11. Decorative Screen

Note: Finish floor varies per location. Finish floor elevation to bedetermined by civil engineer

31'-3

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39'-0

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44'-0"

51'-10"

Plan 3-03 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom1233 GSF


Kitchen

Living/Dining11'-10" x 25'-0"

M. Bedroom10'-6" x 13'-0"

Deck9'-5" x 5'-0"47 SF

Bath 2

W.I.C.

Stor.

W.I.C.

M. Bath

Kitchen


M. Bedroom10'-6" x 13'-6"

Bedroom 211'-4" x 10'-0"

Coats

Bedroom 310'-0" x 11'-4"

M. Bath

Bedroom 210'-0" x 11'-4"

Bedroom 311'-4" x 10'-0"

Bath 2Coats Stor.

EMERYVILLE, CA




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UNIT PLANS A5.1

41'-5

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40'-2

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45'-6"50'-11"



Kitchen

Living16'-1" x 13'-6"

M. Bedroom11'-11" x 12'-5"

Bath 2

W.I.C.

W.I.C.

M. Bath

Kitchen


M. Bedroom11'-0" x 12'-7"

M. Bath

Bedroom 210'-0" x 11'-6"

Bath 2

Bedroom 410'-7" x 11'-6"

Dining13'-9" x 13'-0"

Bedroom 111'-0" x 10'-0"

Bedroom 211'-0" x 10'-0"

Coats

Stor.Coats

Bedroom 310'-2" x 11'-6"

Deck5'-0" x 9'-6"48 SF

EMERYVILLE, CA




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UNIT PLANS A5.2

25'-1

0"

25'-1

0"

37'-2" 37'-2"

Plan 4-2Level 14 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom1617 SF

Level 2

Kitchen

Bath 3

Coats

M. Bath

M. Bedroom12'-7" x 11'-4"

Bedroom 413'-2" x 11'-1"

Bath 2

Bedroom 312'-3" x 11'-4"

Lin

819 SF

UP DN

798 SF

Patio8'-7" x 5'-11"51 SF


UP

Bedroom 210'-0" x 11'-4"

DN

EMERYVILLE, CA




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UNIT PLANS A5.4

66'-8

"

119'-11"

Ground Level5746 GSF

UP

Fitness623 NSF16'-0" x 23'-0"

Office313 NSF12'-0" x 24'-0"

Reception520 NSF

Clubroom1091 NSF34'-0" x 28'-6"

Homework Rm.501 NSF17'-6" x 28'-6" Storage

Office154 NSF10'-1" x 15'-3"

Mail101 NSF9'-7" x 10'-6"

ElevatorLobby333 NSF12'-0" x 29'-0"

Storage130 NSF10'-0" x 13-0"

RestroomRestroom

Resident Passage

GarageAccess

DemonstrationKitchen

T.

EMERYVILLE, CA




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UNIT PLANS A5.5

The City of Emeryville selected a nonprodit developer, manager

and advocate of affordable housing EAHHousing to develop a new

mixed use apartment community at the corner of San Pablo Ave and

MacArthur Boulevard.

The family style units will embody both the values of the City

and the mission of EAH by melding together quality, affordability,

accessibility, commercial and environmental measures. Amenities

within the complex will include a playground, garden, rooftop

garden and exercise area. The units are also strivin for LEED Silver

rating. Constuction is scheduled for spring of 2016 and is currently

in design development and structural detailing.

Gross Site Area: 1.125 Acres

Dwelling Units: 87 (Average 1088 sf)

Involvement:

Courtyard Design, Presentation Graphics, Material Selection, Planning

Commission Submittal Set

3706 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville, CA USA

KTGY Group - Oakland Office

Courtyard North Elevation

UP


Level 2 - Mixed-Use





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EMERYVILLE, CA




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ELEVATIONS A2.0

Key Map n.t.s.

2. 37th Street Elevation

1. San Pablo Avenue Elevation

1

2

Material Legend:1. Stucco2. Fiber Cement Lap Siding3. Fiber Cement Panel4. Brick Veneer5. Decorative Light Fixture6. Vinyl Window7. Storefront Window8. Metal Awning9. Metal Railing10. Metal Vertical Awning11. Decorative Screen

Note: Finish floor varies per location. Finish floor elevation to bedetermined by civil engineer

UP

EMERYVILLE, CA




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Key Map n.t.s.

CONCEPTUAL AERIAL PERSPECTIVES A6.81. Aerial View from Northeast

San Pablo Avenue Elevation

Site Context

San Pablo Ave Level 1 Floor Plan

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EMERYVILLE, CA




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CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVES A6.01. View from San Pablo Avenue

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EMERYVILLE, CA




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Key Map n.t.s.

CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVES A6.01. View from San Pablo Avenue

San Pablo Ave Architectural Visualization

The project’s architecture concept consists of three related yet

distinct architectural languages. Cited on twelve acres of land area,

the buildings are organized in a way that differentiates the Project’s

massing and individuality while simultaneously providing pedestrian

and fire access.

The buildings are 5 storeys tall and mark the central axis of the

project; contrasting colors and scale mark the second language. The

third language within this large projet is the breaking of massing

into gardden courts and appropriate neighborhood pieces. Modern

and clean architectural elements is intended to compliment the

surroundings and appeal to the young entrepreneur of Silicon Valley.

Gross Site Area: 13.7 Acres

Net Site: 12.6 Acres

Total Units: 882

Involvement:

Architectural Element Design, Presentation Graphics, Planning Commission

Submittal Set

1031 Walnut Avenue, Fremont, CA USA

KTGY Group - Oakland Office - Entitlement Stage

Walnut Avenue - Leasing Office Visualization

Guardino Drive Entry Visualization

1031 Walnut Avenue Main Entrance Visualization

L1.4

Key Map

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B

C D

Section A: Walnut AvenueScale: 1/4”=1’-0”

Section B: Guardino Drive Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”

Section C: Litchfield Avenue Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”

Section D: Litchfield Avenue Scale: 1/4”=1’-0”

L1.4

Key Map

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L1.4

Key Map

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Conceptual Site Plan Walnut Avenue Sidewalk Sections

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