Date of Award
Spring 5-22-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Architecture (MArch)
Department
Architecture
First Advisor
Christopher Bardt
Second Advisor
Shou Jie Eng
Abstract
In an age of energy scarcity, Jeju Island faces an opposite condition. It produces more renewable electricity than it can absorb during the day. This thesis explores how architecture can respond to that surplus.
As Jeju moves toward its Carbon Free Island vision, electric vehicles become more than transportation. They act as mobile batteries, absorbing electricity by day and returning it at night. Through this rhythm, the charging station becomes part of the island’s energy metabolism.
The project reimagines the EV charging station as living infrastructure. It is not only a technical device, but a place of rest, food, and exchange. While cars are charged, people also recharge through local crops, meals, and the atmosphere of Jeju. Rooted in the island’s volcanic landscape, the façade recalls piled basalt stones. It is also inspired by the battery membrane, where ions move across a thin threshold through charging and discharging. The façade becomes a porous mediator, filtering light, air, energy, and movement. Charging becomes a participation in the island’s daily energy flow.
Recommended Citation
lee, kaya, "Layered Membranes for Multiple Flows" (2026). Masters Theses. 1687.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1687
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