2015-2018
YUYUN ZHENG
WORK SAMPLES
Residential Emerald Costom Home | Newport Beach
New design of a zero-lot-line house with its value increased by over 200%
AQX Group Work
+ Worked from site assessment to evaluate the potential of the lot. Compared the cost benefit between new construction versus addition.Developed the construction document set in a team of two, got a permit within four months. + Worked with contractors on site to provided a practical solution for a construction mistake and passed the city inspection.
Shadow Lane Costom Home | Laguna Beach
Major Addition for a small cottage style house under the strict local zoning code.
AQX Independent Work
+ Presented multiple conceptual design iterations incorporating consultant, planning and client input. + Attended neighborhood meetings with 15 neighbors that holding questions and objections, after several rounds of discussion and communication, the new design gains an approval rate of 98%.
Residential 31 Shoreline Costom Home | Dana Point
6,241s.f. habitable area & 1,089 s.f. garage, half-built house retrofit
AQX & Stoutenborough Group Work
+ Analyzed cost-benefit of new construction versus retrofit, successfully restored over 80% of the five-year old unfinished structure. + Conducted three site inspections to assess and document existing conditions and blend it in with the new design to reflect the client’s need and the updated city code.
33 Shoreline Costom Home | Dana Point
9,120 s.f. habitable area & 1,152 s.f. garage, $10 million ocean-view house design
+ Programmed spaces by function and area based on the client’s criteria and planning guidelines. + Created attractive spaces by taking advantage of slope height differences. + Designed and benefited from an infinite pool to bring natural light into the basement.
AQX & Stoutenborough Group Work
Commercial Daimei Hot Pot | Woodbridge, Irvine
Enlarge existing 5,420 s.f. restaurant to 7,554 s.f.
AQX Group Work
+ Cooperated with Pirzadeh & Associates, Inc. and Irvine Company for a minor modification permit and successfully gained extra usable square footage. (According to zoning limitation Woodbridge was overbuilt and no addition allowed.) + Determined building envelope configuration and public access routes to comply with planning guidelines. + Completed the construction document in accordance with the standards of CBC and ADA.
The Wave Resort
| Dana Point 35,000 s.f. high-end resort with hostel, hotel and restaurant at the coastal area.
AQX & Stoutenborough Group Work
+ Assisted the critical architect and worked in a five-person group for the planning submittal package, and participated in the public hearing + Won the 2018 AIA Orange County design reward.
Industrial King’s Hawaiian | City of Los Angeles
AQX Group Work
New mezzanine addition project for a 147,500 s.f. bread factory and warehouse.
FIG 11B.33 DOORS LOCATED IN A RECESS OR ALCOVE
OCCUPANCY LOAD CHART SQ FT
ROOM 1
220
3
176
4
(E) UNIT A
3'
7
100 500
GROSS
38
GROSS
42 80
12'-1"
TOTAL OCC. LOAD
BATHROOM FIXTURES CHART
7'-7"
4'-7"
OC. LOAD. REQUIRED WOMEN
40
MEN
40
6'
25'-4" (E)OFFICE TO BE DIVIDED IN TWO
6'
6
2 WATER CL.
AQX
PROPOSED 2 WATER CL.
1 LAVATORY
2 LAVATORIES
1 WATER CL. 1 URINAL 1 LAVATORY
2 WATER CL. 2 LAVATORIES
FIG 60A
1 D. FOUNTAIN 1 ACCESSIBLE D. FOUNTAIN
28'
27'-8"
120'-4"
CONFERENCE ROOM 53'-4"
(E) OFFICE
3,778 21,105
WAREHOUSE
11'-9"
71'
FIG 11B-10 MIN. CLEAR WIDTH FO WHEEL CHAI
2,090 TOTAL OFFICE AREA
5'-3"
OCC
747
6 162'-7"
REF.
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5
NOT PART OF THIS PLAN CHECK
FACTOR
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OFFICE AREA
2
FRONT APPROACHES-SWINGING DOORS
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ACCESSIBILITY + Performed site analysis, surveyed existing buildings, calculated occupancy load, NOTES parking spaces, restroom fixtures, and egress path to make sure the proposed addition was doable. + Worked on the construction documents and coordination of project activities with clients, consultants, structural and MEP engineers, and contractors. 5
WAREHOUSE
BREAK ROOM
INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL AT ALL ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES. THE SIGN SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE WALL ADJACENT TO THE LATCH SIDE OF THE DOOR. WHERE THERE IS NO WALL SPACE ON THE LATCH SIDE, INCLUDING AT DOUBLE LEAF DOORS, SIGNS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE NEAREST ADJACENT WALL , PREFERABLY ON THE RIGHT.
(N) BATH
4
(E) OFFICE
(E) BATH (E) BATH
(E) OFFICE
3
(N) BATH
TACTILE SIGN: CHARACTER TYPE. CHARACTERS ON SIGNS SHALL BE RAISED 1/32-INCH (0.794 MM) MINIMUM SHALL BE SANS SERIF UPPERCASE CHARACTERS ACCOMPANIED BY GRADE 2 BRAILLE COMPLYING WITH 11B-703.1 AND 11B-703.2 THE LENGTH OF TRAVEL ALONG THE AISLE ACCESSWAY FOR TABLES AND SEATING SHALL NOT EXCEED 30' FROM ANY SEAT TO THE POINT WHERE A PERSON HAS A CHOICE OF TWO OR MORE PATHS OF EGRESS TRAVEL
5'
5'
EXIT .. ............ ....
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(E) OFFICE
11'
(E) OFFICE
11'
2
(E) LOBBY
THE MAX. EXIT ACCESS TRAVEL DISTANCE FOR GROUP A-2 AND GROUP B RESTAURANTS SHALL BE 200 FT IN BUILDINGS WITHOUT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND 250 FT WITH FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. REQUIRED EXIT DOORS ARE TO BE SEPARATED BY DISTANCE EQUAL OR GREATER THAN 1/2 BUILDING DIAGONAL. RAISED CHARACTER AND BRAILLE EXIT SIGNS. TACTILE EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE REQUIRED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 1. EACH GRADE LEVEL EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR THAT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 1011.1, SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY A TACTILE EXIT SIGN WITH THE WORD " EXIT." 2. EACH EXIT DOOR THAT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 1011.1 AND THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO A GRADE LEVEL EXTERIOR EXIT BY MEANS OF A STAIRWAY OR RAMP SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY A TACTILE EXIT SIGN WITH THE FOLLOWING WORDS AS APPROPRIATE: 2.1 "EXIT STAIR DOWN" 2.2 "EXIT RAMP DOWN" 2.3 "EXIT STAIR UP" 2.4 "EXIT RAMP UP"
183'-6"
N
OCCUPANCY LOAD
SCALE: 1/16"=1'
Revisions Dec1-2017 B and S
EXIT INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL AT ALL ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES. WHERE A TACTILE SIGN IS PROVIDED AT A DOOR, THE SIGN SHALL BE LOCATED ALONGSIDCE THE DOOR AT THE LATCH SIDE. WHERE A TACTILE SIGN IS PROVIDED AT DOUBLE DOORS WITH ONE ACTIVE LEAF, THE SIGN SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE INACTIVE LEAF. WHERE A TACTILE SIGN IS PROVIDED AT DOUBLE DOORS WITH TWO ACTIVE LEAFS, THE SIGN SHALL BE LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE RIGHT HAND DOOR. WHERE THERE IS NO WALL SPACE AT THE LATCH SIDE OF A SINGLE DOOR OR AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF DOUBLE DOORS, SIGNS SHALL BE LOCATED ON THE NEAREST ADJACENT WALL. SIGNS CONTAINING TACTILE CHARACTERS SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT A CLEAR FLOOR SPACE OF 18 IN. MIN BY 18 IN MIN, CENTERED ON THE TACTILE CHARACTERS, IS PROVIDED BEYOND THE ARC OF ANY DOOR SWING BETWEEN THE CLOSED POSITION AND 45 DEGREE OPEN POSITION. GRAPHICS. EVERY EXITS SIGN AND DIRECTIONAL EXITS SIGN SHALL HAVE PLAINLY LEGIBLE LETTERS NOT LESS THAN 6IN. HIGH WITH THE PRINCIPAL STROKES OF LETTERS NOT LESS THAN 3/4 IN. WIDE. THE WORD "EXIT" SHALL HAVE LETTERS HAVING A WIDTH NOT LESS THAN 2IN. WIDE, EXCEPT THE LETTER "I," AND THE MIN SPACING BETWEEN LETTERS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 3/8IN. SIGN LARGER THAN THE MIN. ESTABLISHED IN THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE LETTER WIDTHS, STROKES AND SPACING IN PROPORTION TO THEIR HEIGHT. THE CLEAR WIDTH FOR AISLES SHALL BE 36" MIN. IF SERVING ELEMENTS ON ONLY ONE SIDE, AND 44" MIN. IF SERVING ELEMENTS ON BOTH SIDES. EXIT SIGNS TO BE EDGELIT GLASS OR ACRYLIC WITH ENGINEERING GRADE ALUMINUM EXTRUDED HOUSING 2
Nuwhirl Systems Corp | Corona
AQX Group Work HINGE SIDE APPROACHES SWINGING DOORS
An office remodeling project for a 26,109 s.f. factory with warehouses.
PROJECT
INTERNATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL
(E) UNIT A NOT PART OF THIS PLAN CHECK
SYMBOL PROPORTIONS 3'
162'-7"
64'-5"
12'-1"
49'-11"
ACCESSIBLE ROUTE CHANGES IN LEVEL DISPLAY CONDITIONS
5'-3"
LATCH SIDE APPROACHES-SWINGING DOORS
14'-8"
71'
11'-9"
16'-5"
4'-7"
EXIT
22520 TEMESCAL CANYON R CORONA, CA 92883
6'
83'-1"
28'-11"
WAREHOUSE (N) BATH
FIG 11B.33 DOORS LOCATED IN A RECESS OR ALCOVE
(N) BATH
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(E) OFFICE
66'-7"
11'
(E) OFFICE
8'-10"
EXIT
.. ............ ....
MINIMUM FINE $250
17'-7"
83'-9"
(E) LOBBY
EXIT
FIG 11B-10 MIN. 16'-4" CLEAR WIDTH FOR SINGLE WHEEL CHAIR
CORRIDOR
OCCUPANCY LOAD MEANS OF EGRESS
AQX
VESTIBULE
11'
22'-3"
5'
21'-7"
(E) BATH (E) BATH
30'-10"
61'-2"
34'-10"
(E) OFFICE 5'
26'-9"
27'-11"
BREAK ROOM
(E) OFFICE
Drawing Title
68'
25'-8"
7
21'-2"
95'
27'-8"
68'-7"
CONFERENCE ROOM
120'-4"
25'-4" (E)OFFICE TO BE DIVIDED IN TWO
28'
53'-4"
(E) OFFICE
7'-7"
.. ............ ....
6'
NuWhirl Systems Corp
69'-3"
66'-1"
EXIT .. ............ ....
EXIT
Aqx Job No: 2017-669
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183'-6"
Date: FIG 11B.33 DOORS LOCATED IN A RECESS OR ALCOVE
MEANS OF EGRESS
N
FIG 11B-10 MIN. CLEAR WIDTH FOR SINGLE WHEEL CHAIR
09-05-2017
Drawn: T.X-MM-MS DOORS CLEAR SPACE
MINIMUM FINE $250
SCALE: 1/16"=1'
Drawing No.
FRONT APPROACHES-SWINGING DOORS
FIG 11B-10 MIN. CLEAR WIDTH FOR SINGLE WHEEL CHAIR
A4
Revisions Dec1-2017 B
MINIMUM FINE $250
FIG 60A
FRONT APPROACHES-SWINGING DOORS
2%MAX
FIG 11B.33 DOORS LOCATED IN A RECESS OR ALCOVE
2%MAX
FIG 60A
AQX
THRESHOLDS + Upgraded the existing parking lot with enough ADA parking spacesDRINKING and loading and truncated FOUNTAIN area, redesigned the ramps domes accordingly. + Provides technical oversight and Designed and complete the construction set for the new bathrooms and offices that comply with ADA requirements. HINGE SIDE APPROACHES SWINGING DOORS
ACCESSIBLE PARKING DETAIL
PROJECT
FIG 60A
2%MAX
LATCH SIDE APPROACHES-SWINGING DOORS
FRONT APPROACHES-SWINGING DOORS
HINGE SIDE APPROACHES SWINGING DOORS
ACCESSIBLE PARKING DETAIL
NuWhirl Syst
Urban Planning Sichuang Heilongtan | Sichuan, China
MYL Architects / WL Atelier Group Work
7,257 acres, conceptual planning project with 15 programs including hotel, shopping mall, and theme park.
+ Prepared final design documents including guidelines, reports, and presentation materials for biding. + Interacted with the associate company in China daily, meet with the client online weekly, and coordinated with the rendering team.
Dalian Cultural complex | Dalian, China
MYL Architects / WL Atelier Group Work
12.5 acres, cultural innovation for a street with an abandoned factory. 一层平面图 1ST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
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办公
工艺品 交流室 花鸟艺术 交流室
儿童文化艺术培训室
成人专业艺术 培训室
SOHO（户式办公）
儿童科技体验馆
WL Atelier 米岚国际有限公司 大连市金普新区文创园概念性单体建筑设计方案
WL Atelier 米岚国际有限公司 大连市金普新区文创园概念性单体建筑设计方案
+ Worked from research and analysis to develop creative design solution and effective graphic diagrams. + Participated in the design development phase and designed the Science and Technology Museum. 9
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School Works The Humble Expansion
Campus building complex design
BJTU | Independent Work
+ Developed basic functional units based on the study of human scale and campus activities. + Integrate different units based on demand so new buildings can be created in a controllable and environment-friendly way -- like an ancient village.
Dramatic Trajection
Campus Theater Design
BJTU | Independent Work
+ Accomplished studies and analyses to determine the main character of the site. + Designed the new theater as a connection between dormitory and teaching area and encourage both indoor and outdoor activities.
School Works Linear Attraction
High-rise city complex design
BJTU | Independent Work
+ Used parametric design to create a landmark building and attract more visitors. + Arranged a subway station, a shopping center, and offices in the commercial complex in a reasonable way while naturally created interesting spaces for visitors to wander around.
Cubic Flexibility
Car museum design
+ Explored the relationship between Ying and Yang, created exhibition spaces full of possibilities
BJTU | Group Work
School Works Energy Ball
An interactive pavilion designed for parties.
UCLA | Group Work
+ Use sensors to collect heart rate and location data to control the movement of the pins on the skin of the building. + Developed into a virtual reality project powered by Unity 3D, Arduino, and HTC Vive.
Adjustable Reverberation
A system designed to provide variable acoustical qualities for performance space
+ Designed movable units with light surface panels that rotate in cycles to control reverberation time. + Developed physical models and mimicked its real-life performance with a robot arm.
UCLA | Group Work
Construction Documents