Welcome to SIDE-B.
As a designer and architect at heart, my journey began with the exploration of physical forms and spaces. From the outset, I have been driven by a fascination with the elegant architecture of systems that serve a purpose—especially when they embody the art and science of designing functional, intelligent, and aesthetically compelling entities. Critically and inseparably, this journey has equipped me with two key instincts and capabilities: (1) the ability to design 3D forms towards (sometimes abstract) functions and purposes, and (2) an intuition for aesthetics that bridges disciplines.
Imagine my delight and sense of resonance upon encountering Herbert Simon’s words: “The proper study of mankind is the science of design”, and, “Artificial intelligence is no more or less than the study of design itself”. These shared insights beautifully illuminate why I unlocked the next chapter of my journey, detailed in SIDE-A: AI+ROBOTICS RESEARCHER.
This page showcases some of my earlier works on spatial storytelling. Though preliminary, they venture into unbounded ideas and expressive concepts. I have intentionally omitted conventional, fancy architectural renderings to maintain a dry, simple presentation, focusing instead on the core ideas behind these designs.
Erosion: Yokohama 2015 • 2065Generative Form Design of a Port Harbor Based on Erosion Simulation of Sea Wind and Water Princeton-Tsinghua Joint Design Studio, 'Yokohama Redux' Yuning Wu, Ananda de Vos, Liang Xu |
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Design Architecture with GraphsUtilize Space Connectivity and Graph Neural Networks To Inform Coherent Spatial Generation. Independent Research Yuning Wu |
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Playground = Heritage x DramaThe Creative Revival of an Abandoned Shipyard Through the Lens of Theatrical Arts and Performances Yale-Tsinghua Joint Design Studio, 'Tianjin Binhai Industrial Heritage Revival' Yuning Wu (To be noted, the photorealistic rendering 'Rhinoceros in Love' in this work is credited to Xiyao Wang) |
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Urban InterfaceUrban Restoration Design & Research of Torino Porta Nuova Partial Selection of Tsinghua-PoliTo Joint Master Graduation Project Yuning Wu |
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Wall, Silk, LightAn Experimental Urban Reform of the Traditional Yonghegong Lama Temple & Hutong Area in Beijing Through Sunlight Installations Tsinghua Urban Design Studio Yuning Wu |
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