Weiqiao Lin
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•        Corridor / Balcony
•        Tall Timber
•        Pottery Museum
•        ZeroWaste Center
  
•        Inside Out
         

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       Circular Urbanism

       The Treachery of Matter

•        The Third Typology

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Inside OutPrefabricated Facade Coded with Contextual Typology
In Collaboration with Mingjia Jett Chen

Advisor: Amber Bartosh
Location: Syracuse, NY
Syracuse University School of Architecture, 2018 Spring

Introduction
The design reimagines the building facade as both a functional entity and a representational medium. It attempts to visualize the interactive relationship between these two aspects in layers. One layer is engineered to optimize daylight penetration, while another reflects the characteristics of local historic architecture. Consequently, the appearance of the facade changes between day and night, marked by different scales and formal arrangements.

Outer Layer
The outer layer of the building envelope is designed to bridge the past and present of the city. Drawing inspiration from the historic buildings of Armory Square in Syracuse, this facade harmonizes visually with its surroundings while establishing a distinct identity. It aims to forge a visual dialogue with the neighborhood, integrating historical cues with contemporary design.

Inner Layer
In contrast, the inner layer adopts a more disciplined approach, featuring uniform window openings that echo the shapes and scales of nearby buildings. This layer not only fulfills functional requirements but also incorporates exposed brick and concrete sections to enhance the visual identity of the public realm. While typically concealed during the day, the inner layer becomes prominently visible at night, illuminated by interior artificial lighting.

      Chunk Detail & Bay Section

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