Jazzy Rao

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Small Language Models

Amid growing interest in the generative possibilities of neural networks, this project adopted the framework of small language models to explore a new way of evaluating and creating architectural objects. By challenging established ways of knowing and teaching, it embraced the role of a black box—operating without references, preconceived knowledge, or criteria for judgment. The process was intentionally opaque, resistant to easy interpretation, and free from conventional value systems.

Input

Beginning with two 'inputs,' these works served as focal points for exploring spatial relationships, structural logics, and formal vocabularies, reframing their decontextualized representations as seeds for new architectural inquiries.

Shinohara Kazuo's House in Uehara (1976)

SANAA's M-House (1997)

House in Uehara exemplifies Shinohara's exploration of geometric forms and spatial poetry, creating intimate spaces that challenge conventional domesticity. Conversely, M-House by SANAA emphasizes transparency and fluidity, balancing interior and exterior spaces.

Output

This project blended the structural logic of the Uehara House and the light well system of the M House, adapting them to both the site and the design. The final form emerged from specific abstractions, drawing on these precedents while considering tectonic, material, and organizational qualities. Through this synthesis, the building evolved into a new housing prototype that remained rooted in the context of Tokyo.

Structure

The structure of the building was a synthesis of the vertical logic from the M House and the horizontal orientation of the Uehara House. I integrated these approaches into a dual-directional system, where the vertical elements guided space organization, while the horizontal grid ensured stability. This synthesis created a balanced framework, supporting spatial clarity and functional adaptability.

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