Existing structure was an abandoned coal-generated heating plant. The project is to repurpose it as a campus-central, serving as an innovative space for encounters and dialogue. Minimal use of construction materials is considered to ensure sustainability and adaptability.

To transform this idea into a literal public area, a large platform is envisioned as the main space, emphasizing transparency and openness to host various activities.

An abstract shape outlines the platform as a holder for the curtain cover. The design is inspired from the movement of people at a meeting point. With “fluidity” as the keyword, the form-finding process involved experimental techniques using bubbles, salt, and watercolor, resulting in a series of abstract graphics. Final form was chosen for its compatibility with the existing structure and its potential to accommodate functional spaces.

Photography of Physical Model.

model making assisted by Fabian Yee.