Mission Bay in San Francisco is a vibrant, redeveloped neighborhood focused on innovation and urban living. The area has transformed from its industrial roots into a modern hub for biotech, research institutions, and technology companies. Urban planning in Mission Bay emphasizes sustainable development walkability, green spaces, and public transportation, integrating residential commercial, and recreational spaces in a forward-thinking, community-oriented design.
The vertiport and ferry hall in Mission Bay, San Francisco, envisions dynamic urban space that merges transportation with social interaction. Designed as both an urban plaza and a regional transportation hub, the project fosters community engagement while addressing future mobility needs. By integrating seamless connections between air, sea, and land travel, the design promotes sustainable transport solutions.If serves as a vibrant social hub, blending funcfionality with a sense of place and enhancing Mission Bay's urban fabric.
Project Date: Fall, 2024
Due to its geographical location and climate, Senegal faces persistent challenges of drought, heatwaves, sandstorms, and sporadic heavy rainfall throughout the year. Consequently, ensuring the safety and comfort of students attending school in this region poses significant challenges. The umbrella symbolizes protection and shelter, shielding humans from the wind, rain, and harsh elements. Our goal is to create a secure and empowering environment for students to learn, play, and interact beneath the umbrella.
Therefore, this project incorporates key elements of the umbrella. The metal roof sheet, akin to the umbrella’s canopy: provides protcerion to the indoor spaces, while the ctus sysam upporting che rooof the building represent the umbrella handle, signifying stability and ofering students an engagingand well-lit activity space.
Project Date: Spring, 2023
Stanford University and Stanford Research Park (SRP) have a rich history as cornerstones of innovation in Silicon Valley. With the rise of flexible working and transit-oriented development, the “Live-Work-Play” principle has emerged as a key solution to the evolving lifestyle needs of people. SRP was originally envisioned as a collaborative hub between the university, industry, and the City of Palo Alto, aimed at attracting top scientists and faculty, providing jobs for graduates, and
stimulating regional economic growth. However, with the increasing demand for housing, our strategy has evolved to incorporate mixed-use development.
The Discovery District will be a holistic and sustainable community that seamlessly blends innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty. By incorporating outdoor plazas and new bike paths connecting to The Hub at Stanford Research Park, we will strike a harmonious balance between built and natural environments. This premier destination will offer entrepreneurs, innovators, and residents a unique opportunity to live, work, and play in a thriving ecosystem. The proposed Stanford Run Innovation Station and Incubator will ensure ample opportunities for the next generation of leaders and startups to grow.
Project Date: Spring, 2024
This project explores how movement can create shared spaces for children and the elderly. Inspired by Being Mortal, which highlights the benefits of seniors engaging with life—nature, animals, and children—I noticed that care facilities often isolate these groups. By analyzing childcare and senior care schedules, I found natural overlaps in outdoor activities and mealtimes, suggesting opportunities for connection. Studying architectural precedents, I mapped program relationships, identifying shared spaces like gardens and multipurpose rooms while keeping necessary separations for privacy.
Rather than designing circulation as a secondary element, I explored what happens when movement itself defines the building. Inspired by sound waves, I created two looping circulation paths—one dynamic for children, one gentler for seniors. By overlapping these loops, I generated spaces where their movement naturally intersects, encouraging interaction while respecting their distinct needs.
The ground floor contains reading areas, multipurpose rooms, and nap spaces. A middle level serves as a shared walkway, fostering spontaneous connections. The upper levels house living units connected by the senior loop. At points where the loops intersect, meaningful moments of engagement emerge, creating a care space where movement shapes relationships and shared experiences.
Project Date: Spring, 2025