alter-zero
Space I People I Scenery
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FORWARD
Alter-zero is an architectural portfolio by Wei Jian. Alter evokes to the change, the change in character or position. They may be typically comparatively small in scale but significant in effect. Zero discloses to the origin, and the variation is null. Collectively, the term ‘Alter-Zero’ refers to either a change or a null. To Wei Jian, a humble alteration in thinking has the potential to lead to a substantial effect. The humble alteration is more accessible to the public, allowing layers of the community to enjoy the innovation of the built environment. Architecture can be a tremendous monumental building or significant archaeology discovery; In ‘Alter-Zero’, architecture is defined as the miniature design thinking that embodies the people and environment in the scenery.
SELECTED WORK
The mangrove and coastal ecosystem is the backbone of Kuala Sepetang since the 1900s. It has to be conserved and preserved. Anthropogenic changes are significant toward the quality of the environment. Thus, the level of awareness is essential to manage the change. As a result, the study aimed to design an Interactive Frontier to raise public awareness. Also, to experiment with an architectural innovation on stilt structure that adapts to the mangrove’s life cycle, archiving the aim: “Reciprocity between authentic and synthetic.”
In short, several innovations has been investigated to ensure the insertion of structure has minimal impact on nature, forming a sustainable and closed-loop architecture.
Grown as a cradle of modern industry in China, Tangshan is moving to the verge of transformation into an urban quarter to advocates quality living. The notion of quality living within a city has always closely related to its urban space, which transcends beyond functionalism but rather people-oriented and experiential driven in the contemporary era. They are inherently a reflection of regional spirituality, native commemoration, and daily transit of the community. In light of this, we seek to create a quality urban space amidst the rapid urbanism, amongst the industrial-intensive urbanity of Tangshan.
MANAGING CHANGE:
Urban Heritage and Community Development
The symposium, titled "Managing Change: Urban Heritage and Community Development in Asia Historical City", served as a forum for the researchers and practitioners to share contents of ongoing public discussion, largely centred on the challenges of rapid urban development in historic inner areas.
The symposium was organised by the Department of Architecture, the National University of Singapore on July 24, 2017. The program was hosted by Chulalongkorn University, joined by University Malaya and King Mongkut’s University. Ban Panthom, a historical township located to the north of Bangkok is selected as the study area for the symposium.
