Tension formwork concrete form-finding by data analysis and extraction, planarization and 1:1 full-scale construction with COMPAS.

The project is inspired by the classical Forest-fire model in cellular automaton, first published by Henley(1989). Each cell in the forest can be empty, occupied by a tree(green), or burning(red).

An enhanced cultural network coupled with Santa Cruz’s rich historical heritage would make it appealing to a mixed income population. The TransitCulture strategy seeks to build a series of neighborhoods in the center of Santa Cruz, each with a strong identity and an accessible transportation network. A series of new building typologies will be introduced to create living spaces on the street level paired with robust social activities. A re-envisioned MCMV, state housing program, that combines market rate with subsidized housing and allow flexibility within the units, the new developments would provide 15,000 units, 3,000 of which will be low income. The design focus will bring a balanced growth between population and cultural density. The social-infrastructure based development of TransitCulture will transform Santa Cruz bustling urban center poised to absorb the projected increase of 100,000 inhabitants in the next 5 years as well as catering to an increasing flow of tourists from regional neighborhoods.

As both physical and economical relations between Hong Kong and Shenzhen are getting closer since 1997, increased mainlanders travelling in Hong Kong. Tourism industry in Hong Kong metropolitan area has extraordinary social and economic impact on city future development. The tourism industry as a whole contributed 3.9% to the economy in 2012. Tourists contribute to the local economy and employment which trigger city’s investment in conservation, infrastructure and promotion for growing of tourists and local people. However, due to the rapid change of tourists’ preferences and expectation, it’s hard to predict tourists’ movement by traditional method of interview and census.