Ruxin Xie

Ruxin (pronounced as Ru-shin) is a researcher, designer, and lifelong maker. Her work lies at the intersection of art, architecture, mechanics, and robotics.  
She lives with a tabby cat named TT — Tiny Tiger. ᓚᘏᗢ

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2025
XXXBuildfest 2024Bethel, NY, USAXXIXRobotic SetupsPrinceton, NJ, USA
2023
XXVIIIThe ObservatoryCupertino, CA, USA XXVIITree House[Concept]XXVIGoogle StoreSanta Monica, CA, USAXXVCat LampCupertino, CA, USA
2022
XXIVSystems EngagementAnn Arbor, MI, USA
2021
XXIIICocoonAnn Arbor, MI, USAXXIISocial EquilibriaVenice, ItalyXXITopology Optimized Building Envelope Ann Arbor, MI, USAXXPoly-Fractal PackingAnn Arbor, MI, USAXIXPneumatic Origami Self FoldingAnn Arbor, MI, USA
2020
XVIIIDesign Ecologies of Glass[Concept]XVIIArchitecture {AI}[Concept]XVIVolumetric KnittingAnn Arbor, MI, USAXVShelf - Generative DeisignAnn Arbor, MI, USAXIVLight LeakAnn Arbor, MI, USAXIIITriByteAnn Arbor, MI, USAXIIMantaAnn Arbor, MI, USAXIHoursteelAnn Arbor, MI, USA
2019
XContext. Community. Co-op. Core[Concept]IXPlayscapeAnn Arbor, MI, USAVIIIExquisite LampAnn Arbor, MI, USAVIIKnitted InflatablesAnn Arbor, MI, USA
2018
VIEngageAnn Arbor, MI, USAVFantastic Beasts And Here They Are[Concept]IVAnimation and Architecture[Concept]
2017 and Earlier
IIISponge at Crossroad[Concept]IIBridge Church[Concept]IBirdwatching Pavilion[Concept]
Life

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© 2017–2025 Ruxin Xie
Sponge at Crossroad
Status
Concept
Course
Undergraduate Thesis Studio
Affiliation
Xiamen University
Instructors
Jie Han, Liangliang Wang, Suyv Li
Students
Yvyang Lin, Ruxin Xie
Tool Box
Sketches, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite
Awards
Waterloo at Crossroads: The Street-corner Urbanism’ International Competition, 2018, Honourable Mentions

After centuries of development, Sydney has reached numerous milestones in its history. Population growth brings economic opportunities, creativity, and a labor force, but it also presents challenges such as housing and employment shortages. Green Square is an area targeted for renewal by the Sydney government to enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. In this new wave of urban revitalization, how can Waterloo and its residents effectively respond?

Urban Sponge Strategy

Just as sponges absorb water and release it under pressure, we can think of water as representing people, ideas, and resources, with sponges symbolizing the systems that manage these elements. By strategically distributing "sponges" throughout the city, we can create an invisible network of points and surfaces that regulate urban development and maintain stability under various conditions.
At the crossroads of Waterloo, this urban renewal offers an opportunity for the area to adapt to regional development and changing regulatory environments. The sponge strategy can help manage the pressures of population density, capital influx, and new ideas, allowing the city to slow its growth rate and maintain a balanced urban ecosystem. Additionally, these "sponges" can provide residents with spaces to contemplate their future amidst the complexities of social change.