Guiling Xiao

Studies

Speculative &
Drawing Studies

Speculative collage of St. Peter’s Square as a cosmic observatory framed by astronomical imagery.

Astronomical Observatory of St. Peter’s Square

2024

Speculative collage · EPFL Visions et Utopies

Modified Nolli map introducing seasonal planetariums, a northern observatory and a central astronomical tower.

Modified Nolli / astronomical study

2024

Astronomical Observatory of St. Peter’s Square · EPFL

Measured architectural elevation of traditional buildings, showing roofs, masonry, openings and dimensions.

Measured drawing

Axonometric reconstruction showing the roofs, timber frames and walls of the measured buildings.

Digital reconstruction

Two photographs of a modular physical installation exploring repeated elements, light, shadow and spatial rhythm.

Physical making