education & recreation

Westonka performing arts center

As an addition to the Mound Westonka High School main building, the Performing Arts Center blends seamlessly into the original main building with a glass curtain wall; a building mass that steps up from the main building, presenting a non-imposing impression to visitors; and functions that naturally work together with the main building. The curvy shape of the new Performing Arts Center contrasts with the rectangular original main building that reinforces images of both buildings. At a very tight budget, the Performing Arts Center design fulfills all functional needs of the client and exceeds the client’s expectation by offering vivid spaces, natural light, and pleasing building aesthetics.

Time: 2015
Building size: 21,870 square feet, 611 seats
Location: Minnetrista, Minnesota, United States
Status: In use
Role: Lead Designer*

westonka activity center

The Westonka Activity Center is another addition to the Mound Westonka High School main building. The architectural design stands out as a recreation center that satisfies different user groups’ needs by offering natural functional flows, ample spaces, abundant natural light, and a cozy atmosphere. The relationship of the lobby and the main hall was set carefully so that the energy emitted by sports activities flows into the lobby visually without interfering with the lobby acoustically.

Time: 2015
Building size: 50,130 square feet
Location: Minnetrista, Minnesota, United States
Status: In use
Role: Lead Designer*

JIANGNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPANSION CONCEPT

The challenges of this design come from the site, which is limited in size and has a large slope, while the campus demands a full-size soccer field and a 400-meter running track, as well as other functions that a modern middle school must have. The challenges were smartly met with a building complex that hosts a cafeteria, parking spaces, and a soccer field simultaneously by leaning against the large slope. This saved a significant amount of land, making it possible for the campus to be uncongested.

Time: 2013
Building size: 360,000 square feet
Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
Status: Unbuilt
Role: Lead Designer**

taihu elementary school CAFETERIA & RECREATION CENTER

These two buildings are part of a newly developed elementary. Their unique design approaches are different from the rest of the campus because of the special functions they carry, yet they share some elements in order to unify the architectural atmosphere of the whole campus.

Time: 2012
Building size: 70,000 square feet
Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
Status: In use
Role: Lead Designer & Project Manager**

LIYUAN MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA & RECREATION CENTER

This building is part of a group of buildings on a newly developed middle school campus. The site of the campus is divided by a river. A bridge and various platforms link buildings on the site. The Cafeteria and Recreation Center sits at the end of the linking element. Its shape mimics the effect of a force eroding a rock, and the cantilevered elements on elevation create a dramatic effect that echos the sporty functions of the building.

Time: 2011
Building size: 75,000 square feet
Location: Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
Status: In use
Role: Lead Designer & Project Manager**

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