I redesigned the Artist’s House as a museum about architectural renovation. This project started from a simple idea: Architecture is not just space — it holds time and memory. I wanted to connect the park and the building and create a space where memories can grow and be shared.

Context The site is close to a university, theaters, and shops. Many people use Marronnier Park as a shortcut. So I created a new north-south path through the building to follow this daily flow. What’s interesting is that people visit the park not just for events, but because of their own memories tied to the place. Existing Building The original building has a formal and closed façade. People enter directly into the second floor using stairs, which gives the building a strong and authoritative feeling. The windows are well arranged, mixing arched and rectangular shapes. Design Concept My design is based on three main ideas: → A new axis that connects the city and the park → The belief that architecture creates both time and space → And the idea that the building itself becomes an exhibition

Massing Strategy I removed the original entrance and center of the first floo and created a plaza for outdoor exhibitions and rest. A new linear exhibition space was added behind the old building and an underground archive center was built below. Together, these created a large atrium that brings in natural light and guides people through the space. Exhibition Program This museum shows how architecture holds time, and how renovation adds layers of time. • On the third floor, there are two exhibition rooms showing renovation concepts and global case studies. There is also a long linear gallery that presents materials, structures, and details related to renovation. • A staircase leads down to the second floor. Exhibition Hall 4 is about senses — it uses materials and sound to awaken spatial memories through sensory experiences. Exhibition Hall 5 is about personal memories. It also shows the connection between the old and new parts of the building. In this room, visitors face both the past and the present at once, feeling their old memories and current emotions together. • Finally, a long gallery lets visitors view the original existing wall while learning about the old building.

Triangular Ground Design To bring sunlight into the basement, I lifted the ground and used glass panels. This became the starting point of my triangular surface design. → Along the walking path, there is a wood deck → Over the underground spaces, glass panels → Around the rest of the site, green grass → The old pond remains as it was These surfaces naturally guide people as they walk around the site. Structural System I kept most of the original beams and bearing walls and added new columns and beams to the extended part. To create a large open space on the first floor, I used a waffle slab system with 900mm square modules. This slab is stronger and lighter than a flat slab, so I could reduce the number of columns and open up the plaza more freely. Visitors can also feel the structure visually as part of the space.

Floor Plan This is my floor plan. It shows how spaces are connected and how people move through the museum. It also helps explain how the program reflects my concept. Bay Study I studied the bay facing the park. This section shows both the old wall and the new large glass window, along with the waffle slab structure. Perspective Section This is the perspective section, showing the same part as my 1:50 model. → The park-side entrance → The plaza on the first floor → The large atrium → The old and new building masses Elevation Design The new solid wall is made of light beige terracotta panels. The color is similar to original builing’s brick, but the texture is smoother. The panels are arranged vertically so the wall continues from the old to the new building while still showing a clear difference between them.

Perspective Views I prepared three main views: • First, the meeting point between the old wall and the new façade. From the right side, visitors look at the old brick wall on the left, where they can learn about the building’s past. • Second, a bird’s eye view that shows the building and site together. • Third, the view from the park as people enter the museum. This shows how the building opens gradually and invites people inside. Conclusion This is more than a renovation. It’s a space where architecture and memory meet. I hope this museum becomes a place where people feel time, share their stories, and build new memories together.

Model Photos This 1:50 scale model represents the same section shown in the perspective drawing. It was built using a mix of royal board, acrylic, and foam board to express material contrasts and structural clarity. The waffle slab in the first-floor plaza was precisely fabricated using a 3D printer. The full model, including the site, measures approximately 1.2 meters in length and was used to study spatial depth, massing relationships, and the connection between interior and exterior spaces. This 1:200 scale model focuses on the overall massing and the visual contrast between the existing building and the new additions. The distinction is clearly expressed through differences in materials and façade composition. The sloped, triangular site was precisely shaped using 3D printing, emphasizing the relationship between the building and its unique terrain.

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