Tsun Kin Ruan 

Biography 

I am a design student working primarily in 3D design, with a strong interest in spatial, architectural, and product-based thinking. My work is driven by curiosity, research, and experimentation, and I approach each project with independence and ambition.

Much of my recent work is grounded in biomimicry, beginning with close observation of natural forms such as clam shells, pearls, and mussels. This research expanded into a broader exploration of how nature’s efficient and purposeful systems can inform sustainable and responsive architectural design. As my studies progressed, I became particularly interested in insect morphology, segmented bodies, exoskeletons, and functional adaptations which became a defining influence in my work.

My process is highly iterative and research-led, combining sketching, collage, physical model-making, and digital development in Rhinoceros 3D. I explore how organic structures can be translated into architectural form.

This approach led to the design of a performance and event pavilion conceived as a shaded resting space, community gathering point, and flexible venue. Working across hand-drawn studies, bamboo frameworks, and experimental LEGO prototypes, I investigate modularity, balance, and multi-point support systems, aiming to create architecture that sits between nature, structure, and human experience.