Segments Near the Train Station, 3D modeling, 2023
Segments Near the Train Station was inspired by the idea of Culture of Congestion. Building around the train station, I deformed and reshaped the surrounded urban architectures, such as game stores, parks, and restaurants; I then, led by my own interpretation of the Culture of Congestion, started to combine these segments onto the central train station, merging cultural significances found on architectures worldwide yet providing functional reconstructions and reformations.
Segments Near the Train Station, Exploded views, 2023
During my four years of undergraduate study in New York City, I constantly found myself in crowed situation surrounded by not only dense population, but also highly compacted buildings, in which I was later attracted to and inspired by.
During my four years of undergraduate study in New York City, I constantly found myself in crowed situation surrounded by not only dense population, but also highly compacted buildings, in which I was later attracted to and inspired by.
The Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas introduced the concept of Culture of Congestion based on the high-rise buildings in Manhattan. He believed that the high-density architecture and urban life in Manhattan lead to congestion. This congestion refers to both spatial and functional congestion. In this crowded state, some functionalities that are unrelated in normal circumstances intersect, conflict, and mingle. I am attracted to this conflict and contradiction. I believe that the diversity of Manhattan residents and their enthusiasm for life are related to the congested architectural structure of Manhattan.
Segments Near the Train Station, 3D modeling, 2023