Archinect
Yuan Mu

Yuan Mu

Los Angeles, CA, US

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US Embassy, Rio de Janeiro

 The module object starts from a subdivided cube, by rotating and scaling two diagonal corner to different directions, the formal language becomes very pronounced. Since the object has strong characters, by simply flipping it or changing the orientation, they create different interesting combination. The final formal of the combination has one big object which is the same as the original one, connected with two other objects born from the original one. Because the similar feature they share, the joint from one to another create very clear relation between each other. The major  object becomes embassy , the two smaller objects become public area with  program such as theater and gallery. After working out the massing, the project is dedicated on develop the opening system by using three dimensional aperture. Differentiated from traditional window system, the dimensional aperture interacts with floor and interior space, bridges the isolation of the building and the urban context.

 
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Status: Unbuilt
Location: Rio de Janeiro

 
Machine drawing
Machine drawing
Public Plan
Public Plan
Office Plan
Office Plan
Section Cut
Section Cut
Interior Rendering
Interior Rendering