bella zhang portfolio

• All the studio works got A level. (Final Master Research Programme A-, The forth year studio Got A+ and A).

• Research assistant at UNITEC for passive house design (UNITEC)

• The winner of Graphisoft Award for the Top Student in Year 4 Design Studio (UNITEC)

• Excel lent work in the univers i ty –Sketch Design Presentation(CN)

• Award winning works for the 2008 Revit National Design Competition of Architecture Students—“Design of six surrounding memory (CN)

• AUTODESK CAD primary certification(CN)

• Excellent work in the university – The memory of miniascape (CN)

• Excellent work in the university – The mobile screen (CN)

• Scholarship of Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture(CN)

Achievements in University

2014 - now

2013 - 2015

2013

2010

2009

2008

2008

2007

2006-2011

Education

• Master of Architecture (March 2013- July 2015) Unitec Institute of Technology (NZ)

• Bachelor of Architecture (Sept 2006-July 2011) Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (CN)

Skills Profile

• Full time work experience in architecture companies for about 1 year in China; part time work experience in architecture companies for about 6 months in China, 3 months in New Zealand, 1 year part-time work as research assistant at UNITEC.

• Architecture skills: urban design, architecture design (concept design and detail dwgs). Mainly engaged in works: urban design (CN), commercial building design (CN) resident community design(CN). Residential design (NZ).

Computer skills

AUTO CAD

SKETCH UP

RHINO

REVIT

GRASSHOPPER

VARY

PS

AI

ID

MICROSOFT

Personal Skills

Hand drawing capability •••••

Creativity & Divergent thinking •••••

Organizaton & Logical thinking ••••••

Communication & Socializing •••

Work ethic and Team work capability ••••

Persevering personality ••••••

Interests & Hobbies

•Electronic organ •Photography •Pencil drawing •Badminton •Dress design

BEIJING

• Junior architect

Fa+ design group. (Dec 2011- Jun 2012)

- XIANGYANG urban design (Concept design & Developed design)

- WUHAN WANHAO sky-scrape design (Concept design & Developed design)

- WUHAN residential design (Conceptual design & Developed design)

-HAI NAN LONGHU resortdesign (Conceptual design & Developed design)

• Junior architect & Architect assistant

Beijing Zhongtianyuan Engineering Designing Co., Ltd. (Jul 2011- Dec 2012)

-Designing of Sanjianfang Community, Beijing (Developed design & Detailed

design)

• Architect assistant

China Architecture Design & Research Group (March 2010- July 2010)

-Sports center project in Chifeng city, Inner Mongolia——stadium and gymnasium

(Developed design & Detailed design)

-Movie theater of EjinHoro Qi, Inner Mongolia (Detailed design)

-Xierqi Station Project of Changping Line in Beijing Subway (Detailed design)

Employment History NEW ZEALAD

• Research assistant

UNITEC. (June 2014-now)

- Passive design. (Data collection & analysis, Drawing techincal disgrams)

• Part-time work as contractor

Innovation Design., Ltd. (Jan 2014-March 2014)

- 107 Wheturangi Road, Epsom (cocept design)

- 42a Bassett Rd, Remuera (resourse consent)

- 59 Milton Rd, Mt Eden (resourse consent)

Other (July 2012-now)

- 35 Crystal Ave, Glendend (Detailed design)

- 126-128 Lax Crescent, Leigh (concept design)

• Office-studio internship

Jasmax. (July 2013- Nov 2013)

- 1-4/61-87 Cook Street (Urban design & Concept design & Developed design,)

Personal Details

Name: Chen Zhang (Bella)

Gender: Female

Address: 41A Kinross St, Blockhouse Bay,

Auckland, New Zealand

Mobile: 64220841033

Email:[email protected]

Other Social Practice Toastmaster member in Onehonga

Investigator for hutong in old city of Beijing

Secretary-General of CCYL committee in the University

Secretary of English community University; Reporter of ‘Jiangui’ magazine

Volunteer of Beijing Olympic Games

Secretary of cartoon community in the University

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Fig 5.1.3: The location of the shichahai subway station

Fig 5.1.4: The potential passing shortcuts Fig 5.1.1: The site boundary Fig 5.1.2: The proposed building block controlled by the height limit

Hutong journey exchange

Service line

SUBWAY STATIONACCESS

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Fig 5.1.7: The programme control Fig 5.1.8: Optimizing the height of the complex

Fig 5.1.5: Reducing the building complex scale

Fig 5.1.6: Creating links with the subway station

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The design development of my project is divided into two parts: the further development of hutong, and the adaptation of strategies from this analysis to the school. Based on my previous study of the Peking Opera School, the complicated functional and spatial requirements drive the building complex to be a multi-storied building, so that the architectural and spatial strategies of hutong need further development in three-dimensions. In general, there are three aspects that need to be solved: a set of new models with similarities from hutong to develop particular programmatic spaces; 3D functional relationships of the hutong; a clear spatial relationship for hutongism 3D social layers. In addition, for the Peking opera school in the particular site, other aspects should be studied: the urban factor interference, ways of organzing and connecting individual programatic spaces, material selection, and structure. Finally, by overlapping all the spatial principles, the new spatial relationships between different programmes could be deduced. Also, a better environment that encourages wandering, encountering, relaxing, and communication could be created.

The Development Study for Functional Relationships of 3D Hutong

The Development Study for Functional Relationships of 3D Hutong

The Derived Patterns of Hutong in 3d

Urban Interference

3D Space Layer Arrangment

Outline of the Design Methodology

section 1 section 2 Define linear space

Change the scale-edge


Create concave-convex

Create movement link

Create movement link

Plant Natural light Rich shadow Material collage

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At this stage, based on previously studies, there are some weaknesses of the prototypes or special needs of this project, so it should be reconstructed or represented by hutong techniques, following the previous derived models.

Atrium Space – the Main Atrium of Reed College Performing Arts Building

The new atrium will follow hutong nature. The different height of stairs will intersect

with each other to create concave-convex space, and more landings will be added between the two levels to get continuous

social and circulation spaces.

Exhibition and Research Space – London Shunt Bar

Nothing needs to be refined for this prototype, but should be represented by

hutong architectural language.

Researsal Studio –Teatro oficinal

It is created to make the horizontal pass ways become a loop, which is good for emphasising the main rehearsal stage

area in the central area, and to smooth the horizontal circulation. Then, refer to Pattern D and Pattern C, the stage and the stands style of circulation system will

be enriched by hutong techniques.

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The Development Study for the Design Prototypes

Performing studio

Bathroom

Communication Space

Storage

Teacher office

Service room

Workshop

Design studio

Studio base room

Group practice room

Individual practice room

Window

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Service/StorageLecture Room

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Circulation

Shared Bathroom

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Unit (4 students)

Offices for misic department

Offices for TAPS

Visiting faculty office

Offices for DOVA

Vertical circulation

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Service/Storage

Service/Storage

Service/Storage

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Kitchen

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Service Room

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Pattern A-1

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Pattern H

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Pattern H

studio shareing space

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Pattern E

Pattern E

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Pattern B

Individual practice studio

Lecture room for music department

Sound insulation floor

Lecture room for music department

Group practice room

Horizontal circulation

Shared Bathroom

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Individual desk & bed

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Offices for perfor,ming department

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Offices for design department

Vertical circulation

Communication Space

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Pattern G

On site retail

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Circulation style auditorium

shower roommake up room

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Ｍake up;Service RoomBackstage

Vertical Atrium

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The Exploded Diagram of the Project

Music Department -- Taller De Musics

The circulation was refined by adding furniture, in order to create concave-convex

and to catalyze flexible communication activities. Also, the position of each room will

be reorganized.

Student Accommodation – Typical Student Accommodation Building in Beijing

The positions of bathrooms on each level are shifted and interact with stairs, but not in such a way as would affect the high living

density provided by the building prototype. A positive vertical communal space with visual

and movement links.

The Administration and Offices – the Faculty rooms of Logan Center for the Arts

In order to encourage collaboration, all fifteen faculty rooms are clustered in two sections so that the faculty can see each other on a daily basis. All individual rooms

are enclosed in an introverted space, providing relevant facilities for the staffs.

Main Theatre and Accessory Buildings –Huguang Assembly Hall

The interfaces will be organic and irregular. The large foyer will be a coordinator for both

vertical and horizontal circulation, so an atrium will replace it.

Performing Department- American School of ballet

Change scales and the height of the interfaces, and create concave-convex

along the circulation route. Also, rearrange the access positions, as well as bring in

natural light and plants.

Design Department -- Manchester School of Art

Reform the vertical connection space by changing the scale of it, as well as create

concave-convex along the stairs and adding shared facilities, which largely perfect the

movement and visual links.

Semi-public Layer

Semi-private Layer&Private layer

Public Layer

Shichahai Subway

Music Department


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Student Accommodation

Performing Department

Design Department

Secondary Atrium

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Research and Exhibition Space

Subway station B1

Subway station B2

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The long cross section and the position of PATH B

The different level plans and the position of PATH B

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The long cross section and the position of PATH B

The different level plans and the position of PATH B

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The deevelopment models The cable junction detail design Two short cross sections

Composite steel-concrete superstructure grider

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The deevelopment models The cable junction detail design Two short cross sections

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The forth year studio-Hybrid Commnity Centre

Date: 11/2013Supervisor: Krystina Kaza; Nick MoyesOffice studioGroup work for urban designIndividual work for buidling design

The site (61-87 Cook Street) purposeed to be built and design by Ewen Wainscott for the Auckland city council, the city works depot was opened in 1968. Described as one of the first prefab cpnstructions in the country. Wainscott’s workshops picked up a bronze medal for industrial architecture at the NZIA awards in 1968 and silver in 1969. This sheds played a vital role in setting up the infrastructure of the city. Its where they trained the workers and had their work shops.

In spit of that, with the development of society, this area have been neglected to some extent. Althrough there are several nice bars and workshops within the buiding, most of the site are used as a carpark serving for the people who live in rural area and work in downtown area. Therefore, it is existing function should not be neglect - transport hub.

In order to finish the urban design properly, this site was divied into four parts which designed by different design. My site is in the corner of wellesley st. After a series of analysis, the basic funtions of my project are communiy center and bicycle transport hub.

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The pattern development of the main square

The pattern development of the main square

The pattern development of the project

The outdoor space between the transport hub and the existing building The main square of the project

The main route organization

Based on previous site analysis, the building height should not be over 15 metres. Also, building block is to define the boundary and control the visual impact of the building. Establishing circulation within the site to connect the wellesley st with the other parts of the site and the other three main st - Nelson st, Cook st, and Morton st.

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The interior space of the main atrium The bicycle transport hub

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5

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COMMUNITY CENTRE

COMMUNITY CENTRE

MARKET

TOURIST INFORMATIONCENTRE


SERVICE TRANSPORT HUB


CAR PAKING

CAR PAKING

SERVICE ROOM

RETAIL

The function and traffic analysis

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CAR PAKING

CAR PAKING

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The function and traffic analysis

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The forth year studio-LEARNING FROM ASIA CITY

Date: 07/2013Supervisor: Julie Stout School studio

Established in the 1840s by colonial English settlers on land bargained from the local Maori, Auckland’s early form and buildings were very much based on the English life left behind and for its first 150 years Auckland has developed on the Western/European city model. Immigration over the last 60 years has diversified the population. Auckland is now home to many different cultures and today Europeans/Pakeha account for only about half the population. Maori and Pacific Islanders collectively make up almost a quarter. The biggest recent growth has been in Asian numbers, so much so that by 2016 it is predicted that 25% of Auckland’s population will be of Asian origin. That percentage is likely to be even higher in the inner-city, where many Asian students live.

Who is Asian? In Auckland, 80% of Asians are mainland Chinese but there are also Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Malaysian, Indian… and don’t forget those from Middle East countries. This cultural contrast to the European extends its ways to the shores of the Mediterranean. Each of these cultures has its own traditions and perceptions of space in building itscities that may seem odd to Western eyes.

I come from Beijing, China. I have lived in Chinese ancient city over 20 years. Therefore, Beijing is the chosen target city. This highrise buidling is going to be designed as a city zipper, which contribute to rebuid the relationship between the city and people.

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city community neighbours

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Unit A Unit B Unit C Cluster A Cluster B Cluster C Cluster C

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CITY

New ZealandAucklandKrd

The site location

The anchor point with Beijing 1

The anchor point with Beijing 2 Beijing ancient city= city+community+neighbours+individule

Cluster D Cluster E Cluster F

The SITE : The area around K Road along the ridgeline at the top of Queen Street. It isalready has a vibrant community that include a number of Asians, though currently itis a neglected urban wasteland, exacerbated by the motorway cutting it off from therest of Auckland.

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Master PlanCity level Design

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Master PlanCity level Design

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Community Level Design

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Neighbour Level and individual level Design

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The forth year studio- Lavender Contanior

Section Analysis Basic compoments of the project Tech Analysis Color Analysis indifferent seasons

Spring

Lavender

soil

steel grid

water proof

concrete panel

water supply

glass

Lavender unit

Structure

Pathway

sewage system

Winter

Summer

Fall

Date: 07/2013Supervisor: Peter School studio

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Architectural Practice2013-2014Innovation Design Ltd.& Personal Works

Research Assistant 2014-2015UNITEC architecture Department

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Spring

Winter

Summer

Fall

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Photography

Gouache paint

Pen drawing

Mark and watercolor Pencil Drawing

Pencil Drawing

Other Art Works 2006-2015Personal Works

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Other Architectural Works in Beijing2006-2012Group works &Personal WorksThe full edition will be shown during interview.

2010Urban design - Chaos BlockGroup work in BUCEA 2012

Skyscraper Design in Wuhan, ChinaFa+ Design Group

2009Roof structure DesignGroup works in BUCEA

2010Office building DesignPersonal Works in BUCEA

2009BeijingJing anzhuang subway station Personal Works in BUCEA

2011-2012Urban design - Xiang Yang CBDGroup work in Fa+ Design Group

2010-2011The national Library designPersonal work in BUCEA

2008Bonsai SpacePersonal Works in BUCEAAward winning works for 2008 Revit National Design Competition

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