Melody YIU
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2017/18 | Yr 2+3 Vertical Studio at University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China The Foundation Studio is complimented with short lectures to introduce basic concepts in design From Studio Project Brief: “Chinese cities are growing faster, denser, and ever more connected. However, as we experience in physical form these are mostly mega-block private property developments –…
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Spring 2017 | Yr 3 Design Studio at Faculty of Environmental Art, China Academy of Art This option studio looks at the role of cultural buildings and its role as the Urban Living Room. The program of a cultural building at the site adjacent to West Lake aims to rediscover the sensitivity in spatial quality…
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14-20 Aug 2016 | 8-days design-build workshop at the rural village Lantian Yao in Guangdong Huizhou, with 20 student participants + 4 architect-tutors from China, Japan and Taiwan.
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2016/17 (tutor) & 2017/18 (coordinator) | Yr 1 Architecture Design Studio at University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China The Foundation Studio is complimented with short lectures to introduce basic concepts in design drawings and composition, intended to provide students knowledge in architectural design as well as practical help to their studio project and exercise. Student work…
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2015 | Vision Plan for 10km2 coastal eco-tourism zone at Qinhuangdao, China. Net Positive planning strategies with whole-system approach and integrated process. ** Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, Silver Design Award 2016 | Project Director, with Perkins+Will Shanghai Urban Design Studio. Project Description: “Located in the southern end of Qinhuangdao city, the project sits…
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2015 | Concept masterplan of international competition for a 25,000m2 library with 5ha park and plaza site in Wenzhou, China (competition win 2016) | Lead Urban Designer with Perkins+Will Shanghai Office Project Description The new Wenzhou Kean University Student Center and Library will showcase the world-class education of the university with innovative design solution, brining…
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2014 (concept) & 2019 (MP revision) | Overall master plan for a 26km2 natural reserve and 50ha town center urban design. Site adjacent to the Jiuzhaigou scenic area in Sichuan, adopting a “sensitive density distribution” framework to maximize development opportunity while minimize disturbance to natural site. | Project Director, with Perkins+Will Shanghai Urban Design Studio.…
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2011 | Conceptual Master Plan for 10km2 Innovation Park in Chengdu’s Tianfu New District. Investigate model of mixed-use development and creation of public realm for an integrated work-live district | Urban Designer & Project Manager, with AECOM Shanghai Masterplanning Team.
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2010 | 70ha urban design of Qinglong Metro Depot in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China | Urban Designer, with AECOM Shanghai Masterplanning Team. Project Description: “The Meiyuan station is the western terminal station of new Wuxi metro line-2, although only 5km from city center and 2km from Taihu Lake scenic area, it is surrounded by “NIMBY” (not-in-my-backyard)…
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2007 | Space Design & Research for multimedia theatre directed by Mathias Woo @Zuni Icosaheron