The Hyperwave Residence

school: University of Waterloo

type: undergraduate project // mixed-use residential

location: shanghai, china

The distinct architectural language of The Hyperwave Residence is result of pragmatically manipulating and blending visual sound waves into three dimensional form. By applying a feed-back loop technique to simple sound-wave extrusions, I was able to create an increasingly complex series models over time.  Though drastically varying in form, the inherent geometrical data found within each individual model is directly related to the model that proceeded and followed its creation. This evolution of simple to complex form over time by using a feed-back loop technique can be seen below.

Dynamic Living

Located in the downtown core of Shanghai, the Hyperwave Residence carefully winds its way through a neighbourhood of traditional low-rise lilong houses.  By incorporating the delicate curves of sound waves into its design, the Hyperwave Residence provides high density living within a dynamic and interconnected interior space.

“A series of formal parametric and primitive explorations,

which yield the premise to develop both systemic and

idiosyncratic architectural qualities at various scales.”   

- Leslie Lok, Principle at HANNA Architects.