This study is based on the case study of Gyantse county of Shigatse, Tibet. It's an article about issue of finding a meaningful and sustainable role of the past in the present and the future in terms of Tibetan tr...This study is based on the case study of Gyantse county of Shigatse, Tibet. It's an article about issue of finding a meaningful and sustainable role of the past in the present and the future in terms of Tibetan traditional architecture and planning. Due to rapid social and economic changes, the link between past and present is broken. In order to reestablish this vital link, it would require creative solutions and not mere static preservation.展开更多
CHINESE architects born in the 1960s are both lucky and unlucky, commented Shao Weiping, Executive Chief Architect at Beijing Institute of Architectural Design （BIAD）. As they have approached their 50s, many have be...CHINESE architects born in the 1960s are both lucky and unlucky, commented Shao Weiping, Executive Chief Architect at Beijing Institute of Architectural Design （BIAD）. As they have approached their 50s, many have become the country＇s heavyweights in architectural design. But they seem to have mixed feelings about their generation of architects. China stands as a huge stage for architectural designers to demonstrate their talents, attracting great attention from both Chinese and foreign designers.展开更多
In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and...In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and Chu Pin.Their arrival at this colony had changed its architectural practice substantially from professional organization to actually built environment.Their unique contributions to Hong Kong’s modern architecture have been a new research interest in recent years.This paper tells a story about Robert Fan and his design of the Chung Chi College campus in the 1950s with an intention to reveal the multiaspects of the so called“migrant architects”through a single architectural event.The author tries to capture the intertwining relationship between the migrant architects and educators through the reconstruction of the recruitment process for a campus architect by Chung Chi College and to identify Mr.Robert Fan’s concept of campus planning with reference to his early design experience in the mainland of China.展开更多
Modern additive manufacturing processes enable fabricating architected cellular materials of complex shape,which can be used for different purposes.Among them,lattice structures are increasingly used in applications r...Modern additive manufacturing processes enable fabricating architected cellular materials of complex shape,which can be used for different purposes.Among them,lattice structures are increasingly used in applications requiring a compromise among lightness and suited mechanical properties,like improved energy absorption capacity and specific stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios.A dedicated modeling strategy to assess the energy absorption capacity of lattice structures under uni-axial compression loading is presented in this work.The numerical model is developed in a non-linear framework accounting for the strain rate effect on the mechanical responses of the lattice structure.Four geometries,i.e.,cubic body centered cell,octet cell,rhombic-dodecahedron and truncated cuboctahedron 2+,are investigated.Specifically,the influence of the relative density of the representative volume element of each geometry,the strain-rate dependency of the bulk material and of the presence of the manufacturing process-induced geometrical imperfections on the energy absorption capacity of the lattice structure is investigated.The main outcome of this study points out the importance of correctly integrating geometrical imperfections into the modeling strategy when shock absorption applications are aimed for.展开更多
This article puts forward four aspects for moving to-wards the city:Moving towards compositional frame—respect,ad-just,safeguard and create cities and group structures:moving to-wards the future—this requires“looki...This article puts forward four aspects for moving to-wards the city:Moving towards compositional frame—respect,ad-just,safeguard and create cities and group structures:moving to-wards the future—this requires“looking back”and“looking for-ward.”to form diversified and harmonious groups;moving to-wards the engineering svstem—becoming an organic componentpart of city road traffic,topographical readjustment,preventing andfighting natural disaster systematic projects;moving to the soft envi-ronment—satisfying the demands of urban economic and social de-velopment,history and culture,and customs and habits.展开更多
Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experienci...Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experiencing a renaissance.Cultural aspects combined with newer technical developments make log a complex material from the viewpoint of architectonic expression.To inform practicing architects,the aim of this study is to explore how the tectonics of logs contribute to the architectonic quality of log architecture.Semistructured interviews among architects of twelve recently published log buildings are conducted.The results describe how architectonic quality is perceived among participants,and features of logs related to tectonics that they consider to be of importance in terms of architectonic quality.These features include the statics of log construction and log’s nature as a simultaneously insulating,load-bearing and visual material.Differences between industrial and hand-hewn logs,as well as other architectural aspects of using logs in contemporary architecture are discussed.Especially the“non-settling”log was perceived to have manifold implications for the architectonic possibilities of log architecture.The results are of practical importance to designing architects and the log industry.Theoretical implications include tangible information on architectonic quality and tectonics of log building.展开更多
One of our favorite low-key coffee hangouts now has a third location on Si nan Lu.The well-desigiied cafe follows the minimalistic model of the group's two other coffee shops.This one has added their well-lit and ...One of our favorite low-key coffee hangouts now has a third location on Si nan Lu.The well-desigiied cafe follows the minimalistic model of the group's two other coffee shops.This one has added their well-lit and functional design touches where Brian Tan's Hof chocolate and cocktail lounge used to be-just next door to Cha's Hong Kong-style ch a canting.展开更多
文摘This study is based on the case study of Gyantse county of Shigatse, Tibet. It's an article about issue of finding a meaningful and sustainable role of the past in the present and the future in terms of Tibetan traditional architecture and planning. Due to rapid social and economic changes, the link between past and present is broken. In order to reestablish this vital link, it would require creative solutions and not mere static preservation.
文摘CHINESE architects born in the 1960s are both lucky and unlucky, commented Shao Weiping, Executive Chief Architect at Beijing Institute of Architectural Design （BIAD）. As they have approached their 50s, many have become the country＇s heavyweights in architectural design. But they seem to have mixed feelings about their generation of architects. China stands as a huge stage for architectural designers to demonstrate their talents, attracting great attention from both Chinese and foreign designers.
基金cosponsored by Chung Chi College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project no.CUHK4668/06H/2007/Architecture).
文摘In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and Chu Pin.Their arrival at this colony had changed its architectural practice substantially from professional organization to actually built environment.Their unique contributions to Hong Kong’s modern architecture have been a new research interest in recent years.This paper tells a story about Robert Fan and his design of the Chung Chi College campus in the 1950s with an intention to reveal the multiaspects of the so called“migrant architects”through a single architectural event.The author tries to capture the intertwining relationship between the migrant architects and educators through the reconstruction of the recruitment process for a campus architect by Chung Chi College and to identify Mr.Robert Fan’s concept of campus planning with reference to his early design experience in the mainland of China.
文摘Modern additive manufacturing processes enable fabricating architected cellular materials of complex shape,which can be used for different purposes.Among them,lattice structures are increasingly used in applications requiring a compromise among lightness and suited mechanical properties,like improved energy absorption capacity and specific stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios.A dedicated modeling strategy to assess the energy absorption capacity of lattice structures under uni-axial compression loading is presented in this work.The numerical model is developed in a non-linear framework accounting for the strain rate effect on the mechanical responses of the lattice structure.Four geometries,i.e.,cubic body centered cell,octet cell,rhombic-dodecahedron and truncated cuboctahedron 2+,are investigated.Specifically,the influence of the relative density of the representative volume element of each geometry,the strain-rate dependency of the bulk material and of the presence of the manufacturing process-induced geometrical imperfections on the energy absorption capacity of the lattice structure is investigated.The main outcome of this study points out the importance of correctly integrating geometrical imperfections into the modeling strategy when shock absorption applications are aimed for.
文摘This article puts forward four aspects for moving to-wards the city:Moving towards compositional frame—respect,ad-just,safeguard and create cities and group structures:moving to-wards the future—this requires“looking back”and“looking for-ward.”to form diversified and harmonious groups;moving to-wards the engineering svstem—becoming an organic componentpart of city road traffic,topographical readjustment,preventing andfighting natural disaster systematic projects;moving to the soft envi-ronment—satisfying the demands of urban economic and social de-velopment,history and culture,and customs and habits.
文摘Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experiencing a renaissance.Cultural aspects combined with newer technical developments make log a complex material from the viewpoint of architectonic expression.To inform practicing architects,the aim of this study is to explore how the tectonics of logs contribute to the architectonic quality of log architecture.Semistructured interviews among architects of twelve recently published log buildings are conducted.The results describe how architectonic quality is perceived among participants,and features of logs related to tectonics that they consider to be of importance in terms of architectonic quality.These features include the statics of log construction and log’s nature as a simultaneously insulating,load-bearing and visual material.Differences between industrial and hand-hewn logs,as well as other architectural aspects of using logs in contemporary architecture are discussed.Especially the“non-settling”log was perceived to have manifold implications for the architectonic possibilities of log architecture.The results are of practical importance to designing architects and the log industry.Theoretical implications include tangible information on architectonic quality and tectonics of log building.
文摘One of our favorite low-key coffee hangouts now has a third location on Si nan Lu.The well-desigiied cafe follows the minimalistic model of the group's two other coffee shops.This one has added their well-lit and functional design touches where Brian Tan's Hof chocolate and cocktail lounge used to be-just next door to Cha's Hong Kong-style ch a canting.
