Overseas NO.125: Xieran Cai

海外存知己，天涯若比邻。
在海外专辑分享海外华人的故事。希望这份分享可以让世界更加海阔天空。
第一百二十五期为您介绍的是毕业于华盛顿大学/ 南加州大学、现工作于 凯谛思Arcadis 的蔡燮然。

A bosom friend afar brings distant land near. The Oversea album shares the lives of Chinese living abroad with all. The No.124 episode features Xieran Cai who graduated from University of Washinton / University of Southern California and is now working for Arcadis.

为什么出国？
Why going abroad?

去看看外面的世界，换另一种思维方式，同时也拓展自己未来的不同可能性。

To see the world outside, adopt a different mindset, and simultaneously explore different possibilities for the future.

 

在国外遇到了什么让你印象最深刻的事情？
What impressed you the most when you are abroad?

可以说是比较自由勇敢的心态吧。一路上认识的同学们大多都愿意花时间去探索自己人生的选项，不管是想要乡野的慢生活还是想在各自的行业拼出点名堂，都不害怕试错，也毫不畏惧地朝着自己的理想生活前进。

The relatively free and brave mindset. Most of the classmates I met along the way are willing to spend time exploring options for their lives, whether it’s pursuing a slow rural life or making a name for themselves in their respective industries. They are not afraid to make mistakes and fearlessly move towards their ideal lives.

 

最想念祖国的什么？
What do you miss the most about China?

祖国大街小巷的烟火气

The lively atmosphere of living.

 

你会回国吗？为什么？
Will you come back? Why?

时机成熟的时候会考虑回国发展，为国内设计带去自己的风格。

When the time is right, I will consider returning to contribute to the development in my home country and bring my own style to the domestic design scene.

 

出国后在不同的背景下再看中国是否看得更清晰，有哪些感触？
Is it more distinct to view China in a different environment after going abroad? Any thought?

出国后看待事物的角度变得更多了，对以往推崇或批判的东西有了更加深刻的理解，思考不同方面的动机或原因后，对中国的认知变得更加的立体和全面。

After going abroad, my perspective on things has become broader. I now have a deeper understanding of things I used to praise or criticize. After contemplating the motivations or reasons from different aspects, my perception of China has become more three-dimensional and comprehensive.

 

你的学校有哪些教育特点？
What are the educational characteristics of your school?

USC的教学非常具有探索性。每个教授都是设计师，设计风格鲜明，在各地都有实践项目。我们通过项目能够感知到他们所教的课程理念，这也让我对设计理念如何落地有了更深的理解。

The teaching style at USC is highly exploratory, with each professor having a distinct design style. Moreover, the professors are practicing designers with projects in various markets, allowing me to perceive how they genuinely apply the concepts taught in their courses to real-world design projects. This has greatly inspired my understanding of how design concepts can be implemented in practice.

 

你现在工作公司的特色和有趣的地方？
What are the characteristics and interesting points of your firm?

Arcadis是一家大型企业，业务范围广，涵盖了丰富的项目类型，覆盖项目各个阶段，能提供多样化的专业服务。正因如此，Arcadis能够在项目生命周期的每个阶段为客户提供服务，利用跨学科的专业知识和数字科技提供多元化的解决方案。

在Arcadis工作时，我也会经常接触到其他部门，深刻体会到一个成功的项目需要一个好的设计，但仅凭好的设计并不能保证项目的成功，更需要各部门在各阶段进行紧密协调与合作。

Arcadis is a massive company, with its overall business covering various project types and stages, providing a variety of services. It is precisely due to this diversity that Arcadis is able to provide services to clients at every stage of the project lifecycle, utilizing interdisciplinary expertise and digital technology to deliver a versatile array of solutions.

In my work at Arcadis, I frequently interact with other departments, which has helped me understand that a successful project requires not only good design but also close coordination and collaboration among different departments and stages. Simply relying on good design alone cannot guarantee the success of a project.

 

最喜欢的艺术家（绘画音乐电影等广泛范围）是谁？给你创作带来了什么影响？
Who is your favorite artist (in wider range such as art, music, movie)? What is the influence?

Refik Anadol。 在2017年，因为一次很偶然的机会，我见到了他创作的the Wind of Boston作品，大为震撼。他以创意和前瞻的数字技术为媒介，将庞大的信息转化为深刻的视觉、听觉体验。他的作品不仅在技术上有创新，也传递因人而异的情感共鸣。最后的作品从视觉上看也许只是一些变换灵动的色彩图像，但其内涵以及处理逻辑却惊人地丰富。

我认为建筑也是一个折叠了许多信息的载体，任何一个元素都有可能在某个维度展开成为完整的故事，其内涵远超二维图纸的限制。与不同的人在不同维度展开互动，这样的建筑才会是丰富的，有层次的。

Refik Anadol. In 2017, I had the chance to encounter his work, “the Wind of Boston,” quite unexpectedly, and it left a profound impression on me. He uses creative and forward-thinking digital technology as a medium to transform vast amounts of information into deep visual and auditory experiences. His work is not only innovative in terms of technology but also resonates with individuals on a personal level. The final piece may visually appear as dynamic color transformations, but its richness in meaning and processing logic is remarkably profound.

I believe architecture is also a medium that unfolds many layers of information. Every element has the potential to unravel into a complete story in some dimension, surpassing the limitations of two-dimensional drawings. Interacting with different dimensions allows for rich and layered architecture.

 

觉得自己的作品集有哪些迷人的特质？
What fascinates viewers the most in your portfolio in your opinion?

作品集中设计的侧重点是对于建筑社会性的探索，研究其在不同社会语境下的自然演变。所以与其说是设计建筑，不如说是去推导得到一个在某种特定社会情况下，自下而上出现的产物。

The focal point of the portfolio is the exploration of the social aspects of architecture, studying its natural evolution in different social contexts. So, rather than designing architecture, it is more accurate to say that it is an attempt to deduce a product that emerges from the bottom up in a specific societal situation.

 

什么时候开始看谷德网的？欢迎你提出建议哦，谢谢。
When did you start to follow gooood? Any suggestions?

2013年正式步入建筑设计学科后，我就开始关注了。谷德打造了中文建筑设计的生态圈，有丰富的行业信息和各种竞赛宣传，是一个很好的平台，希望谷德越做越好！

Since 2013, when I officially entered the discipline of architectural design, I began to pay attention. Gooood has created an ecosystem for Chinese architectural design, providing a great platform for obtaining information and promoting various competitions. I hope Gooood will continue to thrive!

 

 

 

W O R K

 

01.
达拉斯议场
The Dallas Forum 
2018 Thesis Project

由贝聿铭于1964年设计的达拉斯市政厅是一座里程碑式的建筑，重新定义了市政厅的典范。然而，面对当今不断变化的政治格局，一个问题浮现出来：它是否仍然符合当代政治需求？尽管公众对政治参与和政府透明度的渴望仍然存在，但当前的方法往往过于依赖媒体渠道。人们越来越意识到需要探索替代途径以进行公民参与。与其保持一个独立而分离的政治体系，或许更有效的方法是创建一个新的网络，将政治、社会和公民元素无缝整合。将这些连接内部化有可能培育出更为强大和积极的公民政治参与度。

Conceived by I.M. Pei in 1964, Dallas City Hall stands as a groundbreaking achievement that redefined the typology of city halls. However, in light of today’s evolving political landscape, the question arises: does it still align with contemporary political needs? While the public’s desire for political engagement and governmental transparency persists, current methods often rely heavily on media channels. There is a growing recognition for the need to explore alternative avenues for civic participation. Rather than maintaining a distinct and detached political system, a more effective approach might involve creating a new network that seamlessly integrates the political, social, and civic elements. Internalizing these connections has the potential to cultivate a more robust and engaged political involvement for citizens.

▼达拉市中心政治vs文化经济布局示意图，Politic vs Culture and commercial Diagram

在贝聿铭原本的设计中，市政厅内部的巨大中庭是表现该建筑公共性的一个要素。而在当今社会需求下，这个隐藏在内部的公共性特点则远远不足。应该考虑将现在的格局打碎，外翻，加入新的元素并重新组合成满足当下需求的市政厅功能。

In the original design by I.M. Pei, the Dallas City Hall’s massive central atrium was a key element expressing the building’s public nature. However, given the current societal needs, this hidden internal public feature falls short. It should be considered to breakdown, flip inside out, introduce new elements, and reconfigure the layout of the City Hall (or even the site) to meet the present requirements.

▼解构市政，Deconstruct the City Hall

达拉斯市政厅不应该成为一座孤立的堡垒，而是应该分布在整个场地上。这种做法不仅可以促进与市民更多的互动，还可以提供用于文化和商业活动的空间。最重要的是，整个场地将通过不同类型的市民项目而连成一体，形成一个连续的网络。在这种情况下，达拉斯市政厅成为更大网络中的一个元素。达拉斯议场（forum）能够满足当今时代市民的政治需求，为公民参与提供一个动态而响应灵活的空间文化类型功能均匀分布在整个场地上，充当媒介来吸引人们进入议场。商业单元沿着现有路径设置，以确保与市中心的持续连接。达拉斯市政厅与会议中心相结合，将在广场上促进政治互动。这三个融合的元素将使广场成为一个动态的空间，促进市民和政府官员的互动。这种方法重新定义了市政厅的典范，创造了一个鼓励互动和连接的新模型。

Rather than functioning as an isolated fortress, Dallas City Hall should be strategically dispersed across the site. This approach not only encourages increased interaction with citizens but also allows for the integration of spaces dedicated to cultural and commercial activities. Crucially, the entire site would be interconnected by a continuous network activated through diverse citizen programs. In this scenario, Dallas City Hall transforms into a singular element within a broader network. The Dallas Forum has the capacity to effectively address citizens’ contemporary political needs, providing a dynamic and responsive space for civic engagement. Cultural programs should be strategically dispersed across the site, acting as attractors to draw people into the forum. Commercial units, aligned along existing pathways, will ensure a continuous connection with downtown. Dallas City Hall, grouped with the assembly, will facilitate political interactions on the plaza. These three integrated elements will transform the plaza into a dynamic space, fostering engagement for both citizens and governmental officials. This approach redefines the city hall typology, creating a new model that encourages interaction and connectivity.

▼现状场地分析与新场地功能展望，current site analysis vs new programs projection

 

文化功能
Cultural

文化功能作为场地上的第一个元素。九个文化场所被巧妙地布置在广场上，成为主要市民服务功能。它们均匀地分布在由现有路径划定的“地块”上。步行道、车辆道路和地铁系统与这些“文化基础设施”紧密融合。所有建筑都经过精心设计，具有一定程度的公共特色，将它们的功能延伸到广场上。这构成了系统的第一层，旨在吸引人们前来市政厅，并引导他们走向广场，开始互动体验。

This is the first layer of the system to bring people to the city hall and lead them to the plaza to start interaction.
Nine cultural functions strategically populate the plaza, serving as significant attractions to draw people to the site. These functions are evenly situated within the “parcel” delineated by existing paths. Pedestrian pathways, vehicular routes, and subway systems are seamlessly integrated with these cultural infrastructures. All buildings are purposefully designed with distinct public features that extend their programs to the plaza.
This constitutes the initial layer of the system, designed to not only attract individuals to the city hall but also guide them towards the plaza, initiating interactive experiences.

▼场地剖面展示文化功能层级，Site section to show cultural layer

 

商业功能
Commercial

商业功能作为网络的第二个元素被引入到场地上。小型商业单元沿着现有路径布置，形成了贯穿城市和广场的连续体验。它们被设计成具有不同类型的活动，并与广场紧密连接，充当文化和政治活动之间的缓冲。这种特点使它们成为保持人们在场地上的重要网络元素，同时也促进了更多的交流与活动。

As the second component of the network, commercial functions are introduced to the site. Small commercial units are strategically positioned along existing pathways, creating a seamless experience connecting both the city and the plaza. Serving as a buffer between cultural and political activities, these units are designed for diverse activities and maintain a strong connection to the plaza. This distinctive characteristic positions them as a vital network element, not only retaining people on the site but also catalyzing additional activities.

▼商业街轴测图及单元组合示意图，Retail street Axon & Commercial Units Diagram

 

政治功能
Political

政治网络由两个关键元素构成。首先，原市政厅体块被视为其中之一。我们在切片块上添加了“公共立面”系统，不仅保持贝聿铭最初的设计理念，也为了满足当今的需求。这种修改不仅保留了贝聿铭的设计理念，还积极地让公众参与到日常政治活动中。广场在建筑下方无障碍地延伸。每个单独的体块将容纳一个或相关部门的程序，从而向公共广场施加政治影响。

会议厅位于两个主要通道的交汇处，作为政治网络的第二个元素。宽广的台阶将广场无缝延伸，而不会干扰其他活动。会议厅在不同层次提供连接，鼓励人们经过并停留，促进更多的政治互动。它向公众开放，包括议会和市长办公室会议，成为互动性政府项目的场所。

The political network comprises two key elements. Firstly, the sliced original city hall chunks serve as one element. To align with I.M. Pei’s initial design concept and meet contemporary needs, a “public facade” system is incorporated into the sliced chunks. This modification not only preserves Pei’s design philosophy but also actively engages the public in daily political activities. The plaza seamlessly extends beneath the building with no obstructions. Each individual chunk hosts programs related to specific departments, thereby exerting political influence on the public plaza.

As the second element of the political network, the assembly is strategically positioned at the intersection of two major accesses. The grand steps seamlessly continue the plaza without disrupting other activities. The assembly acts as a connecting point at various levels, encouraging people to pass by and stop, fostering increased political interaction. It is open to the general public and serves as a venue for interactive governmental programs, including council and mayor’s office sessions.

▼左：原市政体切分体块 右：新增议会厅，left: original city hall chunks right: new assembly hall

通过将商业和文化内容与创新的政治网络无缝整合，整个场地便演变成一个全面的系统，与当代市民生活的动态相契合，同时促进有意义的政治互动。互联的广场已经转变成一个多功能的空间，容纳了受周围环境影响的各种活动。市民可以参观、停留，并与其他市民或政府官员进行对话。这是针对当今社会政治所产生的全新类型的市政厅，不仅使政治体系焕发新生，还挑战了传统对“美国城市堡垒市政厅”的认知。

By seamlessly integrating the commercial and cultural content with the innovative political network, the entire site evolves into a comprehensive system that aligns with the dynamics of contemporary citizen life while facilitating meaningful political interactions. The interconnected plaza has transformed into a versatile space, accommodating a diverse array of activities influenced by its surroundings. Citizens can visit, linger, and engage in conversations with fellow citizens or governmental officials. This groundbreaking design introduces a completely new typology for American city halls, not only revitalizing the political system but also challenging the conventional perception of the “fortress-like” American city hall.

▼达拉斯议场总平面，Dallas Forum Site Plan

 

 

02.
超级城市
Hyper City
CTBUH Student Competition top 5 (teammate: Leqi Lu)

人们对城市的感知在探讨空间体验时与时间密切相关。例如，对于步行者而言，一个1×1英里的街区可能定义了一个城市；而对于拥有汽车的人来说，如果彼此之间的行车时间不到一个小时，他们可能会认为自己属于同一个城市。这些简单的例子促使我们思考：如果我们能在一个小时内将个体从A点运送到B点，这将如何重新塑造我们对城市的认知？Hyperloop技术的出现预示着我们的城市景观将发生重大变革。自然而然地，新的建筑类型将随之涌现。这个设计探索了未来城市如何塑造建筑形态，同时也研究了两者的相互关系，探讨了建筑如何积极地促成我们对 “是什么定义城市”的理解。

In exploring spatial experience, we argue that people’s perception of a city is intricately connected to the element of time. For instance, walking a 1×1 mile block might define a city for pedestrians, while those with cars might consider themselves part of the same city if travel between them takes less than an hour. These simple examples prompt us to consider how a city could be perceived if transportation time between points A and B were reduced to less than one hour. The upcoming era of hyperloop technology is expected to reshape urban landscapes, and this design will specifically examine how future cities will influence architectural forms. Additionally, it will explore the reciprocal relationship, investigating how architecture can actively contribute to restructuring our understanding of what defines a “city.”

▼左：洛杉矶市中心人流交通枢纽分析 右：5，10，100mile都市圈范围，left: Downtown LA Traffic Nodes Diagram Right: 5,10,100 mile metropolitan region boundary

▼功能组合示意图，Program Composition Diagram

Hyperloop将人们从其他大都市地区带到洛杉矶市中心，可以是作为他们的最终目的地（工作、娱乐或居住），也可以是中转点，前往其他地方。作为一个直接的目的地，该建筑将包含公共区域、办公室和公寓微城市。高密度的混合使用塔楼是对需求和中心城市用地的响应。与典型的混合使用塔楼不同，公共节目和空间被垂直组织，以在不同层次上与塔楼产生互动。所有这些公共空间成为一个垂直城市公园。这个连续的城市公园连接到由Hyperloop、MetroLink、地面车辆和轻轨组成的垂直过渡系统。一条城市规模的垂直街道将这些城市公园和过渡枢纽连接在一起，形成一个相互连接的城市节点。该公园还充当一个缓冲空间，用于接收大量的日常人口流动。一个植被系统被添加到城市公园。这是一些可种植的表面，能够附着在垂直公园和塔楼的某些部分。建筑用户、居民或普通市民可以在城市公园或私人垂直农场上种植植物。

The HyperLoop serves as a conduit, bringing individuals from other metropolitan regions into the heart of Downtown L.A., functioning either as their final destination for work, entertainment, or residence, or as a transient point for further travel. In its role as a direct destination, the building incorporates public areas, offices, and micro-city apartments in response to the high-density and central-urban demands of the site. Diverging from conventional mixed-use towers, the public programs and spaces are vertically organized, fostering interactions at different levels and transforming into a vertical urban park. This continuous urban park is seamlessly linked to the vertical transition system comprising HyperLoop, MetroLink, ground vehicles, and light rail. A city-scale vertical street intertwines these urban parks and the transition hub, forming an interconnected city node. The park additionally functions as a buffer space to accommodate the substantial daily population flow. A vegetation system enhances the urban park, featuring plantable surfaces that attach to both the vertical park and various sections of the tower. Building users, residents, or the general public can engage in planting activities on the urban park or within private vertical farms.

▼垂直公园平台，vertical park platform

▼会议中心，Conference Center

▼Hyperloop车站，Hyperloop Station

▼垂直农场，Vertical Farm

例如办公室这样的公共社会性功能，被策略性地安排在靠近街道的地方，强调易达性，而如居住这类更私密的功能则靠近顶部。一个公共公园也遵循这一原则，随着塔楼的螺旋上升。垂直过渡枢纽充当多功能平台，在特定层次连接塔楼和公园。该平台满足不同需求，同时在高峰时段作为缓冲空间处理大量人口流动。办公室或公园工作或娱乐场所主要发生在建筑的较低层，与各种交通系统无缝连接，方便他们移动到其他地方。而Hyperloop站点作为大规模人流的核心区域，也成为了公共场所与私人功能之间的明显分隔。

Public programs, such as offices, are strategically situated close to the street level, emphasizing accessibility, while more private programs gravitate towards the upper levels. The public park adheres to this principle as it spirals up in tandem with the tower. The vertical transition hub acts as a multifunctional platform, connecting the tower and the park at specific levels. This platform serves diverse needs and functions as a buffering space during peak hours when handling significant population flows. Individuals enter the offices or park for work or recreation, primarily at the lower levels of the building, seamlessly connected to various transportation systems facilitating movement elsewhere. The hyperloop station becomes a focal point of population flow and establishes a distinct separation between public and private programs at the higher levels.

▼轴测图，Axon

▼剖面示意图，Section

左侧的平面图展示了典型的双塔结构，南侧为办公塔楼，北侧伴有公共节目/公园。这两侧通过特定层次的绿化平台连接。在城市环境中，这个3万平方英尺的办公楼层能够满足不同的工作需求。中间的平面图是Hyperloop站点，也是从建筑底部（更公共）到顶部（更私密）的过渡层。该层连接了两座塔楼，成为垂直过渡系统的起点。右侧的平面图是位于建筑顶部的住宅塔楼。每层提供15个公寓单元，从单间到三居室不等。每三层设有一个共享空间，促进社区感。一个垂直农场附着在住宅塔楼的南立面，提供了一个宛如村庄般的生活体验。

On the left is a plan illustrating a typical twin-tower configuration, with an office tower on the south side and public programs/park on the north side. These two sides are interconnected by vegetated platforms at specific levels. The 30,000 square feet office level caters to diverse working requirements in the urban context. In the middle is the hyperloop station, serving as a transition level from the bottom of the building (more public) to the upper level (more private). This level connects the two towers and serves as the starting point of the vertical transition system. On the right is a plan depicting a residential tower situated at the top of the building. Each level accommodates 15 apartment units ranging from studios to three bedrooms. Communal spaces are provided every three levels, fostering a sense of community. A vertical farm is attached to the south facade of the residential tower, enhancing the living experience with a village-like ambiance.

▼平面图，Plan

这座混合使用塔楼的设计通过无缝整合办公、酒店和公寓功能，同时作为垂直交通系统的中心枢纽，为城市提供服务。它旨在满足本地居民以及通过Hyperloop从其他城市抵达的游客的需求。个体可以前来这座建筑居住、工作和娱乐，并可以在一个小时内通勤到城市、郡乃至加利福尼亚的不同地区。垂直公园和其他各种公共项目预计将吸引大量人流到市中心地区。垂直过渡系统不仅连接建筑到更广泛的城市系统，还将城市连接到更大的城市网络。在这种情况下，这座建筑不仅有望增加本地土地价值并引发新的兴旺发展，还重新定义了城市之间的边界。

The design of this mixed-use tower serves the city by seamlessly incorporating offices, hotels, and apartments, while also functioning as a central hub for a Vertical Transportation system. It is designed to cater to both local citizens and travelers arriving via the hyperloop from other cities. Individuals can come to the building to live, work, and entertain, with the added flexibility of commuting to different areas of the city, county, or even anywhere in California within an hour. The inclusion of a vertical park and various public programs is anticipated to draw a substantial number of people to the Downtown area. The vertical transition system not only connects the building to the broader urban system but also links the city to a larger urban network. In this scenario, the building not only contributes to the increase in local land value and initiates gentrification but also redefines the boundaries between cities.

▼效果图，Rendering

 

 

03.
Grand Central Brewery

紧邻洛杉矶市中心的Grand Central Market，这家新的啤酒厂不仅仅是一家传统的酿酒厂。它更致力于成为一个为所有市民提供独特体验的场所。与传统的酿酒厂的运营方式不同，Grand Central Brewery的目标是吸引更多的人对酿酒过程产生兴趣，并将其作为品牌宣传的手段。

Situated in Downtown Los Angeles, adjacent to the Grand Central Market, the new brewery endeavors to be more than just a traditional brewing facility. Grand Central Brewery seeks to become a vibrant space for all citizens, transcending the typical brewery experience. It aspires to engage a broader audience by inviting people to explore the brewing process and leveraging it as a unique method of brand promotion.

▼Hill Street街景，Street view from Hill Street

分析图显示了周围区域缺乏足够的吸引点和基础文化设施。尽管人们通常在中午时分前来该地区用餐，但人口横截面图表明，该地点在白天经历了强烈的人口流动，但人们在该地区停留的时间相对较短。这两个图表表明，有必要充分利用该地点的强大人口流动资产，通过战略性地整合啤酒厂和其他功能，吸引更多人进入建筑，潜在地激发人们对啤酒厂的兴趣。

The mapping diagram highlights a lack of sufficient attractions and infrastructures around the site. While people commonly visit the area for lunch during the noon hours, the sectional diagram of population reveals a robust daytime population flow that tends to spend only a limited time in the vicinity. These diagrams underscore the importance of leveraging the asset of the substantial population flow on the site. It becomes imperative to strategically integrate the brewery and other programs to entice more individuals into the building. This approach has the potential to not only increase foot traffic but also cultivate a heightened interest in the brewery, addressing the current limitations observed in the site’s activity patterns.

▼分析图，Analysis diagram

设计理念受到”先接触在体验”的运营模式的影响。为了吸引更多来自拥有大量人气的Hill Street的人群，建筑被设计为具有三个明确的“层级”。这些层级包括一个开放路径和三个公共功能（酿酒讲堂、设备展览空间和品酒吧），都通往中央的酿酒厂功能。这些项目的巧妙安排促进了公众在各层级之间的渗透和互动。因此，建筑有望吸引更广泛的观众，邀请更多人积极参与酿造过程。

The design concept is driven by this notion. To draw in more people from the bustling Hill Street, the building is structured with three distinct “layers.” These layers comprise a highly accessible open path and three public programs (lecture hall, exhibition space, and a tasting bar), all leading to the central brewery program. The strategic arrangement of these programs encourages public engagement and interaction between the layers. Consequently, the building is poised to attract a broader audience, inviting more individuals to actively participate in the brewing process.

▼功能形成示意，Program Formation Diagram

▼三个公共功能+环道+核心酿酒区示意图，3 public program + loop + core brewery area Diagram

所有这些层次都相互融合，以提升空间质量并促进在周围流动的酿酒师和普通公众之间的社交互动。

All these layers seamlessly integrate with each other to enhance spatial quality and foster social interaction between the brewers and the general public circulating around the site.

▼剖面图，Section

开放广场可以从1楼进入，其中展示了部分酿酒过程，并在一侧设置了酿酒学习空间。1楼直接与街道互动，而酿酒厂的办公区和装货区则位于建筑的后部，以方便大型货物和卡车的进出。平面设计分为三个层次：开放式环道、公众科普功能和核心酿酒过程。该环道是一条环绕整个建筑的连续坡道，使人们可以随时停下来观看。中间层包括三个科普公共功能，即讲堂和展览空间，沿着环道分布。

The open plaza on Level 1 provides access, featuring a part of the brewery process and a brewing learning space. Level 1 directly interacts with the street, while brewery offices and loading areas are situated at the back of the building to facilitate accessibility for large cargo and trucks. The plan is organized into three layers: the public loop, public attraction programs, and the core brewery processes. The loop, a continuous ramp encircling the entire building, allows people to stop and observe at any point. The middle layer consists of three attraction programs—lecture hall and exhibition spaces—spread along the loop.

▼平面图，Plans

酿酒学习区被巧妙地安置在科普功能、环道和核心酿酒过程之间，成为人们与酿酒师之间的纽带。最内层包括核心酿酒过程，按照顺序设计，并根据相似的环境需求相互连接。此外，它们被安排以向在环道上和科普区域的人们展示。虽然平面呈现出分层的配置，但它们经过有意设计，以促进各层之间的渗透和互动

Brewing learning zones are strategically placed between attractions, loops, and core brewing processes, serving as a bridge between people and brewers. The innermost layer comprises the core brewery processes, designed in sequence and connected based on similar environmental requirements. Additionally, they are arranged to be visible to people on the loop and in attraction programs. While the plans exhibit a layered configuration, they are intentionally designed to encourage public infiltration and interaction between these layers.

▼环道视角，View from the loop

▼核心酿酒区视角，View from Brewery Area

 

 

04.
City into territory

意大利的历史名城威尼斯目前正面临现代世界的影响。曾经是亚得里亚海上的主要港口的威尼斯目前已经转变焦点，主要依赖旅游业来维持经济。然而，这座城市面临三个必须应对的重大挑战，以适应社会和环境变化的持续发展。

Venice, a historic city in Italy, is currently grappling with the impacts of the modern world. Once a primary port on the Adriatic Sea, Venice has shifted its focus and now predominantly relies on tourism for its economic sustenance. However, the city faces three major challenges that must be addressed for its continued development in response to evolving social and environmental changes.

▼分析图，Analysis diagram

▼分析图，Analysis diagram

旅游经济：威尼斯的本地居民人口现在被大量的游客所超过。可虽然游客众多，他们在岛上的消费额相对较低，这种收入水平无法确保威尼斯的健康发展。此外，年轻的劳动力越来越离开威尼斯寻找工作机会。
污染：由日常废水引起的污染已经对威尼斯潟湖产生了巨大影响。缺乏水处理设施是造成这一状况的主要原因。
定期发生的洪水和海平面上升：威尼斯经常发生洪水，海平面上升和地面下沉使情况变得更加严重。
该项目旨在提供一种新的城市系统且能够保护古老的威尼斯岛的可持续增长方法。

Tourist Economy: The local population in Venice is now outnumbered by the influx of tourists, and despite the large number of visitors, they contribute only a small amount of money to the island’s economy. This level of income is insufficient to ensure the healthy growth of Venice. Additionally, the younger workforce is increasingly leaving Venice in search of employment opportunities elsewhere.
Pollution: The Venice Lagoon is already significantly impacted by pollution resulting from daily wastewater discharge. The main contributor to this issue is the lack of water treatment facilities.
Regular Flooding and Sea Level Rise: Venice is frequently subjected to flooding, exacerbated by the rise in sealevels and subsidence of the land.
This project aims to implement a sustainable growth method that integrates new systems while also preserving the historic Venice Island.

▼分析图，Analysis diagram

组合公式
单元：基本单元包括一个标准居住单元和一个手工艺工作室。可以使用不同的组合来生成其他项目的空间。
聚合：通过聚合这些单位，可以生成特殊的开放空间和入口条件。
对角线：对角线系统在这个90度循环系统中提供45度的捷径。
垂直分层：垂直分层不同的项目可以在所有方向上提供自由的增长，而不必担心缺乏某些项目。
区块聚合：聚合区块可以创造更多的开放空间和更长的路径。
泻湖尺度的对角线：步行高速公路，沿1500ft x 1200ft尺度铺设，配合45度捷径，组合成更大的尺度创建更多的对角线。

Units: The basic units consist of one standard living unit and one handcraft studio. Various combinations of these units can be employed to create spaces for different programs.
Aggregation: By aggregating these units, special opening spaces and entrance conditions can be generated.
Diagrids: A system of diagrids provides 45-degree shortcuts within the 90-degree circulation system.
Vertical Layering: Vertically layering different programs allows for the freedom of growth in all directions without concerns about the absence of specific programs.
Block Aggregation: Aggregating blocks creates more open spaces and longer paths.
Lagoon Diagrids: Pedestrian highways, laid out at 1500ft x 1200ft, along with local 45-degree shortcuts, create additional diagrids at a larger scale.

▼单元库，Component Library

▼步行网络，pedestrians network

▼载具路线，vehicular path

▼能源及物流网络，energy & Delivery network

▼工作/生活/服务区，Work/ Live/ Service map

动态结构系统：该系统具备移动建筑平面以适应海平面上升的能力，提供了一种应对洪水的临时策略。
交通系统：新的交通系统将在本地和潟湖尺度上实施，并与动态结构和能源物流系统集成。
水处理：利用从威尼斯海域污染水域中培养的藻类作为净化系统，进行本地水处理。

Dynamic Structure System: This system offers the capability to move building planes in response to rising sea levels, providing a temporary strategy to address flooding.
Circulation Systems: New circulation systems will be implemented at both the local and lagoon scales, integrating with dynamic structures and delivery systems.
Water Treatment: Local water treatment will be conducted using algae cultivated from the polluted waters of the Venice Sea, serving as a purification system.

▼系统于建筑应用示意图，System and Building Application Diagram

▼步行交通系统及物流输送示意图，Pedestrian traffic & Delivery system Diagram

▼新枢纽视，View toward Typical Node Unit

▼步行高速公路连接新老威尼斯，Pedestrian highway connecting New and Old Venice

这些系统共同构建了现有威尼斯岛发展的新框架。每个增长阶段都可以立即被新居民占据，每位居民都将拥有自己的工作室或其他类型的工作空间。全面的城市生长计划将促进舒适可持续的居住环境。随着增长达到一定规模，更大的循环和交通系统将被整合。步行高速公路将进一步延伸，以适应潜在的增长，并兼顾货物和能源的输送。在达到特定规模后，“环威尼斯”步行高速公路将转90度，开始垂直向上扩展到威尼斯，将货物和能源输送到旧岛上。完成的步行高速公路边缘整合了水障/水闸系统，以保护旧威尼斯免受海平面上升的影响，并与新威尼斯延伸部分建立交通连接。“威尼斯环”形成后，预计人口增长将达到35%。该城市生长系统旨在确保潜在的未来增长，无论是向内还是向外。

All these systems collaboratively form a new framework for the growth of New Venice from the existing Venice Island. Each growth phase can be promptly occupied by new residents, each of whom will have their own studio or other types of workspaces. Comprehensive supporting programs will facilitate a comfortable living environment. As the growth attains a certain scale, larger circulation and transportation systems will be integrated. The pedestrian highway will extend further to accommodate potential growth, serving both as a conduit for goods and power. Upon reaching a specific scale, the “Venice-rim” pedestrian highway will make a 90-degree turn and begin vertical expansion into Venice, transporting goods and power to the old island. The completed pedestrian highway rim integrates a water barrier/water lock system to safeguard Old Venice from sea-level rise and establish transportation connections with the new Venice Extension. Upon the completion of the “Venice-rim,” a 35% population growth is anticipated. The system is designed to ensure potential future growth, both inward and outward.

▼威尼斯环展望，Venice Rim Projection

在海外时间：2011年至今
When：2011 – present
在海外地点：西雅图 / 洛杉矶
Where：Seattle / Los Angeles
姓名：蔡燮然
Who：Xieran Cai
籍贯： 上海
From：Shanghai
学校：华盛顿大学 / 南加州大学
School：University of Washinton / University of Southern California
工作单位：凯谛思Arcadis
Firm：Arcadis
联系方式：caixieran@hotmail.com
Contact：caixieran@hotmail.com