PORTFOLIO Xiao, Yi

Email: yvonne7x@hotmail.comPhone: +(86)188-1043-3569Address: Apt. 9-B922, No.5 Jinyuanzhuang Rd, Shijingshan Dist, Beijing 100041, China

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Georgia Institute of Technology

education2011/09-2016/06(expected)

North China University of TechnologyMajor: Urban Planning Self-calculated accumulative GPA in 4.0 scale: 3.5

HONOR & ACHIEVEMENT2013-2014

A national college extracurricular scientific invention competition winnerA city-level scientific research & creative idea competition winnerA university-level urban and architecture model-makingCollege-level Academic Scholarship, Morality Scholarship, Social Practice Scholarshp

2012-2013

2011-2012

National Endeavor FellowshipCollege-level Academic Scholarship, Morality Scholarship, Social Practice Scholarship

College-level Academic Scholarship and Morality Scholarship

PUBLICATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTARY ACTIVITY

2015/05-2015/11

2011-2014

Xiao, Y., Wang, L., Liu, L., & Li, J. (2015, 1). Community Clinic, Satisfication Survey. Real Estate Bi-weekly , pp. 495-496

Internship with Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (Group), Co. Ltd. I served as an assis-tant planner and worked on the , “W Gulou Ave. Renovation” project in Beijing

Local community nursing home voluntee

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POETIC CAMPUS

SUPPLEMENTS

RENAISSANCE

ALL IN ONE

A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CAMPUS OPEN SPACE

A COMPREHENSIVE KINDERGARDEN

Shijingshan, Beijing, China

Tongzhou, Beijing, China2014.9-2014.12 Senior_Indenpendent work

2014.2-2014.6 Junior_Indenpendent work

2013.2-2013.6 Sophomore year_Indenpendent workHaidian, Beijing, China

THE REVIVAL OF A HISTORICAL CANAL AREA

NEW HOMETOWNREDESIGN A HISTORICAL DISTRICTEast Town, Beijing, China

2015.2-2015.6 Senior_Independent work

2013.9-2013.12 Junior _Independent work

CIRCLE & CIRCLESMULTI CIRCLES SERVE FOR LOCALS AND TOURISTS

East Town, Beijing, China

RENAISSANCETHE REVIVAL OF A HISTORICAL CANAL AREA. I AM TRYING TO TRANSFER THE FLAT SITE INTO A REGIONAL CENTER BOTH FOR OUTCOMERS AND LOCALS.

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Beijing-Tian’jin-Herbei economic center2-development axis/ 2 economic band

and multi-ceters of BeijingSite in Tongzhou, Beijing- adjacent with 4 freeways and a canal

Urban frame around the site and culture relics

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Flat canal

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Less relic protections

Sanjiao Temple Tongzhou Temple Shibei Marina

Less prosperous canal Lost of traditional culture Flast water view

“Dead nighttime city“ Live-work seperations Less lifestyle

Abruption of the road Less connection Two seperate site parts

View spot- Tongzhou tower Historical relics and cultureAttractions move from old town

Life

HAN- DYNASTY JIN- DYNASTY QING- DYNASTY CONTEMPORARYTHE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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Culture

Art

catfish noodles pancake

sculptures cloisonne

paper-cut dough modeling

parade fold shows

Tongzhou has a long histo-ry since Neolith Era

Tongzhou has more than 2000 years of history since Han dynasty, it was called Luxian in East Han dynasty. In 1151, the king of Hailing named “Bei-

jing-Hangzhou“ canal “Jing-hang canal“, the “Luzhou“ named as “Tongzhou“

During the 800 years of “Jin/ Yuan/ Ming/ Qing“ four dynasties, tongzhou was the distribution center of Beijing

During the time of Republic of China, “Tongzhou“ was belonged ot Herbei pro. and liberated in 1948

During 1949-1950, tongzhou named “Tongxian“ and in 1954 set up two branches as “Tongxian“ and “Tongzhou“

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background

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daily shopping leisure

shopping

shopping

shopping

shopping

shop- stay

stayshopping

shopping

shopping

meal

meal

meal

events

events

events

visit

visit

visit stay

entertainment

entertainment

entertainment

entertainment

entertainment

entertainment

meetings

meetings

meetings

meetings

meetings

work

work

work

work

work

entertainment

entertainment

workmeeting friends

meeting clients

meeting clients

meeting clients

meeting clients

meeting clients

visit purchase

visit purchase

visit purchase

visit purchase

visit purchase

Attraction Capacity Vitality

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RetailEXPLORATION TOUR: Proposed Program Proportion

EXPLORATION TOUR: Proposed Program ProportionRetail

Food & BeverageFood & Beverage

Hour TripLocal ToursitsBUSINESS

MAN

BUSINESS MAN

LOCALRESIDENTS

Hour TripLocal Toursits

INDUVIDUALS&

REGION

INDUVIDUALS&

REGION

Day TripDay Toursits

Day TripDay Toursits

Day TripReginal Toursits

Day TripReginal Toursits

Day TripNitaional Toursits

Day TripNitaional Toursits

InternationalToursits

BusinessBusiness

ServiceService

EntertainmentEntertainment

CultureCulture

department storesupermarketspecial storeboutiquelocal products electrical store

forestsgreen spacewaterfrontartificial waternatural water1st water treating2nd water treatingriver water

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newretainstear uprelics

freewayboulvardstreetrail M6rail R1rail S1subway

R2 2nd residentialB1 businessA1 administrationA4 sportsA7 cultural relicsH14 rural constructionG1 green open spaceE11 natural waterconstruction area

restaurantfood courtbarsbakery shopcafe

hotelhealth insurance

performance hallgallerytheme museum

cinematheatregame facilities

conventional centerofficestemporary pavilionevent pavilionSOHO apartment (live+work)bank, insurance

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SITE

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MODERNLIFESTYLE

VITALITY

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RIVER CARNIVAL

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Site elements Ecology

History

History performance

Traffic

Historical parts

Functioanl zones

Water system

Road system

Site frame

Programs

Axle and transportation

Landscape

Buildings

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Part I: master planPH

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PEDESTRIANS PEDESTRIANS

GREEN OPEN SPACE

PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION

LANDSCAPE

BUILDING HEIGHT

Major open spaceSecondary open spaceBusiness pedestrianShopping pedestrianCultural corridorWaterfront walkGreen corridor

Traditional cultureTranditional businessBusiness centerCreative businessCommercial centerPublic green spaceSOHO areaEntertainment

Subway stationMarinaMain roadSecondary streetPathBoat routeR1 metro laneM6 metro laneS6 metro lane

Active centerActive spotMajor active bandSecondary active band“T“ active zone

Landscape coreLandscpae spotLandscape corridorView corridorTraditional landscapeLandscape band

ParkWaterfrontPathStreet

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Part I: master plan- scenariosBIRD VIEW

VISITING ROUTE

HISTORICAL CULTRUE

CANAL REVIVAL

CANAL HOUSEHOLD CATE

No. FunctionCarnival Program Time Location

Cultural carnival

River revival

Art experience

Waterfront

1 Temple exhibition2 Handicraft3 Culture exhibition4 Academy5 Lodging6 Tea house7 Light wish plaza8 Zen culture zone9 Relaxing pavilion10 Comprehensive area

1 Outdoor exhibition2 Art space3 Painting hall4 Studios5 Bars6 Educational expo.7 Fashion shop8 Creation expo.9 Residents10 Restaurant

1 Guide hall2 Traditional boite3 Exhibition boat4 Local snack street5 Leisure park6 Cultural lodge7 Vender bridge8 Tea house9 Workshop tour10 Commercial street

1 Cultrue plaza2 Theatre3 Joggin path4 Waterfront platform5 Gym6 Sport fields7 Forests8 Cate9 Relaxing zone10 Culture wall

Temple fair Jan-Feb 1/7/8Light wish making weekends 7Handicraft contest each month 2Worship each month 1/8Reading party weekends 4/9

Creative art expo. everyday 1/2/3Art creation on the spot Mon/Wed/Fri 2Creation experience everyday 8Children creation expo. weekends 6/8Fashion show Thu. & Fri night 2

Cate fair everyday 1/2/4Cate contest weekends 1/2Boat tour everyday 3Gathering each Sat. 7/9/10Water light party each month 5/8

Lu river expression Mon/Wed/Fri 1/2/4Star show random 1/2Kite flying Mar.- Apr. 1/3Aquatic Sunday 4/6Traditional music show weekends 1/2/7

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Part II: sample- pilot riverside residential design

TRADITIOANAL BASE- MODERN LIFEThis part aims at providing a sample design for riverside residen-tial area based on part I. The design could be applied to every residential live-work area upstream or downstream part I com-prehensive area

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Sports Retails Dining Life experience Exhibition space Culture experienceEntertainment Traditional workshop

GARDEN

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Branch canal

Bring water in

Landscaping

Culture revival

Multi programs

Comprehensive

fluctuant fishbone frame horizontal horizontal

vertical

zigzags

vertical

plaza

axle

introverted

new:organized villages

new:bring water in

new:multi organizing

new:multi organizing

new:multi organizing

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modern art museum

modern art industry

creative experience

commercial street

swimming pool

moring exercise

parent-child plaza

waterfront cate

opera bar art museum

bar

relaxing village

cultural plaza

yacht

bridge

angling

cultural core

cultural core

waterfront studios

wetland

creative market

relaxing commercialstreet

relaxing commercialstreet

water platformwetland garden

cultural plaza

VILLAGE STREET

YARD GARDEN

PATH

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WATERFRONT SECTIONS

YARDSTREETVILLAGE

PATH BRIDGE

Culture experience Studios

Commercial street

Waterfront bars

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NEW HOMETOWNAN URBN PLAN AND LANDSCAPE DE-SIGN WORK TRYING TO CREATING A MODERN LIVING SPACE IN TRADITION-AL DISTRICT

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old residents

traditional buildings

lifestyle

traditional street-Hutong

relic buildings

rent

souvenir saling disturbing daily life

bad environment

safety issue

less rest time

traffic

invesment

guiding

tickets

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backgroundi- location

BEIJING

ARCHITECTS STREET

OLD CITY EAST TOWN SITE VOID & MASS FRAMESURVEY:

TO BE PROTECTEDSURVEY:

TWON INCOME

SURVEY: SIDE EFFECTS OF TOURISM

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traditional yards with 4 inclosure walls

traditional Hutong with proper propotion of width and building height

CUSTOMENVIRONMENTcommecial streeta river flow through and

ancient trees

RELICSformer home of celebrities

buildings

good

residents

administration

historical building

office buildings

commercials

normal

poor

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metro lane 6

metro lane 8

metro lane 6 station

metro lane 8 station

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middle-age person

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want to live

do not-want to live

do not-want to live very much

do notcare

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desire to live here yard living conditions

survey— conveniece parking site

convenientconvenient

living conditionfamiliar

neighborslower

living costnear

to work

larger home reinforcement neat yardimprove

infrastructureredesign

street greenerykitchen & bathroom

safe tradition

most people think a yard should habe 4-5 people to live in

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garage

Hutong

street

parking lot

multi- participation

administration

original residents

improve facilities

improve whole features

increase cultural consumption and investment

restore environment

land exchanging for industry invetsments

add attractions of old town

protect cultural relics (streets)

improve public service system

develop healthy economic growth methosds

import catalytic

establish residents’ self improvement rules

public

proficients

developers

governments

evaluation

city development

social participation

social opinions

unit renovation

public benefits

implement methods

renew projectsreal estate ownershipcontract management

implement

supervise

demand

strategy

land contract:right and obligation

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yard and house’s

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facilities

underground parking

undergroundentertainment

sink plaza

garden deisgn

garden deisgn- section

sandy space

lawn

A-A sectionB-B section

puddle

fountain- plaza

minitopography

urban farm

infrastruc-ture

environ-ment

socialculture

rain water filter

composting toilet

steam filter

wood

gas

grey water green wall water purification station

plant cultivation

rain garden

structure

wetlands

water provider

food

beverge

energy

brick

shower

food

flood

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Healthcare

Exhibition plat-form

Ped-vehicle division

Outdoor shows

Children’s trampoline

Festivalevents

Flea market

Sculpture

Media network

Social area

Music festival

Opera shows

Book houseSocial area

Art wall

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residential green space

green open space network

road system redesign building system

building type

original frameworkadditional framework

preserved buildingredesigned buildingnew buildingteared building

additional frameworkbuildings

residentialpublic buildingscommercial

administration

green open spacewater system

waterfront green spacecommunity plaza

type1 well protected yard

type2 less protected yard

type3 mixed use buildings(live+ commercial)

type4 mixed use yard type5 typical historical yard-for visiting

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before before before before beforeafter- 2nd floor after after after after- 1st floor after- 2nd floorbedroom bedroom

bedroom apartment restingexhibitionscourtyardtolietshallstickets & safeguard

tolietslivingroom livingroom

livingroomcommercial

stairs corridortoliets toliets

tolietshallstore room

store roomkitchen kitchen

kitchengardenoffice

CIRCLE & CIRCLESA HISTORICAL DISTRICT WITH GREAT

CULTURAL VALUE AND IT’S REVIVAL BY USING MODERN TECHINIQUES

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8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 14:00 pm 17:00 pm 19:00 pm

Attractions Cultural Environmental Dwelling

Potential Space

Outter Space

Yard

House

Storage

High roofStreet-front

Refine

Renew

Good view

Sharing

Convenient

Trees

Spots

Relaxing

PaintingCalligraphySportsOpera

Reading

MusicPainting

Catering

Historical space

Sunshine

Outdoor space

Hard pavements

Soft pavements

Enlarge

Commercial

Preserved

Flat house

Residential

Wood structure

Roof space

Residential-Commercial

Pros

Northsea Park

The Forbidden City Residential

Commercial

Educational

Cultural districts

Vehicle

Pedestrain

Land use

Temple of HeavenTaoranting Park

Regional Cirlulation SITE Cirlulation

lack of open space mess lack protected toursits

Old New

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Subway laneHistorical streetsMain roadsSubway station

Site

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Historical lists

1600s- 1900s1910s-1940s1950s-1970safter 1980s

Building quality

1st class2nd class3rd class

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Locals’ age Survey_ level of tourists’ influence

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Individuals

Activies

Frequency Daily Holiday Festival Random(often on holidays)

Multi-behavior

Single space

Open space Multi spaceSpace circle

Multi circulations

Division Merge

Sort tours

Multicirculations

Historical space revival

Spacial needs- tourists

Spacial needs- locals

Type

Random(often on holidays)

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apartment

retialsattractions

cateringentertainm

entcustum

eslocal buildings

local handcraftsopera house

tea housebars

hotelssouveniors

storeslocal foods

plazapark

museumothers

TKV

gymrestaurantsbookstoreteahouse

hotelsbars

supermarket

retailsoffi

ceindustrial cam

pusgym

banquet hallm

useumstoresplaza

storesothers

Function circle

Protected trees

Signed trees

Original trees

Architectures

Routes

Open spaces

Public services

Green corridor

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CultureServiceToursGreenery

TradeCateringCommercialClubsCelebrities’ homeTempleNot sure

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District class unitsDistrict class yardsDistrict normal yardsHistorical buildings

City class

Tourists Locals

Chat

Relaxing

Catering

Shopping

Tours

Confliction of people’s behavior

Entertainments

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Retained building

Residential Core pedestriansCreative circleOpen spaceCommunity serviceGreen circle

CommercialCulturalStart up areaEducational Green open space

Landscape spotsNew buildings

1st floor1.5 st floor2nd floor3rd floortaller than 4th floor

Original buildings

Base

Landscape axisWaterfront axisCentral green spacePieces green spaceVerticle green spaceHard pavements

Preserved building

New building

Redesigned building

Public building

Public building

Public building

In-between green space

Roof garden

Green pieces

Central green space

Water system

Painting and Calligraphy plaza

Opera plaza

Sports plaza

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Creative pedestrainsCommercial pedestrainsBoulevardCultural streetsCreative pedestrian entranceCommercial pedestrian entranceCultural street entranceParking entranceCity major streetDistrict major streetDistrict secondary streetParking

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POETIC CAMPUSA rich campus open space banded by lin-ear path that reunions multi programs

and colorfuls views and spirits.

The site design is based on the characteristics of each group. I create multi-function open spaces provide possi-

bilities for diverse programs

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Campus Life

BrightFuture

Academicatmosthere

A Paradise of Study

Spirit

RichLife

Pleasantshade

Gorgeous

View

Intellectualcompanions

SeasonalView

VivifyingCampus

Freedom

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North China University of Techinology Campus

Create Fluctuant Path System Create Pluralistic Open Space

Multi activities

Site 1

Site 1

A RICH CAMPUS

Site 2

Site 3

Site 3

Site 2

Art Exhibition Communication

GatheringComprehensive area

Administration Relaxing

Relaxing

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Studing hall Apartment

GatheringGathering Have fun ExerciseExercise CommunicationCommunication Entertainment Rest Time and Programs

Functional space CirculationSpatial creation

AdministrativeLogistic

passive space

secondary path blocked

circulation

planting area

major pathsemi-passive spacepositive spacelandscape axile

Red- the enthusiastic space- under the shade

Yellow- the passive space- among the ‘hills’

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I mainly focus on site 3 showing the strategies of creating multi-functional space

Blue- calming space- beside water

Green- semi private space- among the vitality

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Landscape Sight View

Rain Garden

Planting

ground runoff ground runoff

Weeping willow

The grass family The grass familySedge family

Wingnut

Metasequotia

AmaranthJunco

filter

pioneer layer

trees

shrub layer

groundcover

Metasequoia glyptos-troboidesPterocarya stenoptera C. DC.

Salix babylonica

Miscanthus sinensis cv.

Alternanthera parony-chioidesArrhenatherum elatius cv Variegatum

Carex ‘Evergold’

Typha orientalis Presl

Polygonum hydropiper

Ginkgo biloba L.

Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Maxim.

Forsythia suspensa

Ligustrum lucidum

Hosta plantaginea AschersOrychophragmus viola-ceus Coreopsis drummondii Torr. et Gray

Oenothera biennis L.

Phlox drummondii Hook.

Cerasus ssp.

Prunus Cerasifera Ehrhar f. atropurpurea (Jacq.)

Sambucus williamsii

Serissa japonicaThunb.

Oenothera biennis L.

Viola yedoensis Makino

Polygonum hydropiper

Linum perenne Linn.

LotuscorniculatusL

Pinus

Amygdalus persica var. persica f. duplex

Cercis chinensis Bunge

Crataegus pinnatifida BungeKolkwitzia amabilis Geaebn

Swida alba Opiz

Rosa chinensis Jacq.

Thalictrum petaloideum L.

Portulaca grandiflora 1

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major path

green space

sight view

secondary path

micro terrain

major spot

resting

secondary spot

open water

landscape arrangement

ALL IN ONEA COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING FOR KINDERGARDEN AND MULTI USE OUR-DOOR SPACE

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urban framestreets5’ /10’ drive way15’/30’ drive wayeducational

medical

SITE AREA

residential

green open space

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Path for sick children

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1 class activity platform2-4 classroom5-6 storage7 food processing room8 pantry9 toilet 10 utility room11 reference room12 conference room13 office room14-17 classroom18 duty room19 infirmary20 isolation room21 morning check room22 hall23 music room24 indoor garden25-28 activity platform

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program & scenarios

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1-3 roof garden4/6 activity room5/7 activity platform8 life balcony9 laundry room10 toilet11 lounge12 class activity platform13 library

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Library

Active space

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SUPPLEMENTS

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MODELLING Water color PEN DRAWING

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