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ALLISON ZHANG

FOURTH YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT

ALLISON ZHANG

FOURTH YEAR STUDENT ARCHITECT

Hello there! My name is Allison Zhang and I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My interest an architecture stems from my travels to Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, and Macau where I observed the different built environments. With that interest, I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Architecture at the Universtiy of Oklahoma. As I Continue my journey as an architecture student, I am challenged with the task of designing solutions through modern techniques and sustainability.

2932 Short Stop Way, Norman, OK, 73071

(918) 403-9858

allisonzhang24@gmail.com

Meticulous, detail-oriented, focused, and strong-willed, third-year architecture student with the goal of designing architectural solutions for humanitarian crises and collaborating with non-profit organizations. A well-rounded worker who also likes to contribute on commercial projects. Currently, seeking an internship opportunity at an out-of-state firm to expand my skills, gain more experinece, and challenges me to grow throughout my career.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

ADVANCED

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop Rhino 7

PROFICIENT

Revit

• Sketchup 3D

American Institute of Architecture Students | Secretary

SEPTEMBER

CONTACT PROFILE SKILLS EDUCATION

BACHELORS

University of Oklahoma

B. ARCH

August 2020 - PRESENT

DIPLOMA

Union High School High School Diploma

August 2017- March 2020

JOB EXPERIENCE

BUSINESS OWNER | 2017-PRESENT

ACCENTSBYALLIANN

2021 - PRESENT

• In charge of recording all meeting minutes and sending them to executive members of AIAS

• Creating mixers that are collaborative and resourceful for all students in Gibbs College of Architecture

• Acts as a resource for students as they go through their schooling

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc. Social Chair

APRIL 2022 - PRESENT

• Creating a community on campus through scholarship, service, sisterhood, leadership, and multiculturalism

• Fostering a better environment on campus through social events and mixers

Vietnamese Student Association | Family Leader

2020 - PRESENT

• Create events to foster a supportive and encouraging Asian American community on campus

• Encourages diversity on campus through educational seminars and cultural activities

A small business that started in high school to earn some money on the side. Today, this small business has grown from a small re-sale app to a website. My shop resales clothing and creates handmade jewelry.

• Reslaes clothing and designs handmade jewelry

• Part of the proceeds donated to help humanitarian crisis

SERVER | 2020-2021

B-WON KOREAN RESTAURANT

Worked as a waitress at a small korean restaurant where I had to balance multiple rolls at once. I was in charge of being the host, bust-girl, and cashier, all while serving costumers their food. managed to work with a variety of people and costumers.

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PROLOGUE

OKC INFILL HOUSING

Academic: Infill Housing located in midtown OKC

ROW CAFE

Academic: Lake Thunderbird Boathouse Cafe

GREEN SEQUENCE

Academic: Community Urban Farming Center

NORMAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Academic: Equine Assisted Therapy Center

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HAIKU CLAY EXPLORATION

Academic: Clay Ecploration

SKETCHES

REDESIGNING NORMAN

Academic: Norma Urban Space

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CONTENTS

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FREELANCE: Sketches in Different Mediums (EDIT) 07

Buildings are not abstract, meaningless constructions, or aesthetic compositions, they are extensions and shelters of our bodies, memories, identities, and minds. Consequently, architecture arises from existentially true confrontations,experiences, recollections, and aspirations.

- Juhani Pallasmaav

OKC INFILL HOUSING

Instructor: Amber Sarmiento

Design Studio VI

Spring 2023

Located in the developing center of Midtown Oklahoma City, this infill-housing project strives to bring nature into the building nature by using methods of biophilic design such as hanging plants and vertical east facing green walls. The project sits between two significantly different buildings with the Townhouse and Dual House neighboring the site. Upon entry, the project takes utilizes hanging plants and greets the residents with the sight of an artificial green wall. Above the residential entry is a skylight that filters in light, creating a vertical light well.

Visitors of the cafe are immediately greeted by hanging plants and succulents that line along the wall on wooden slats for multisensory and acoustical value. The textured brick facades and floor to ceiling windows frame a residential lounge that ramps up a private courtyard The second level floor provides the residents with an interactive moment with hanging vines through the use of metal trellis to create a rooftop garden.

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Tackling the site:

The site has a dramatic drop of 12 feet, allowing the second story of the street level to be the first level of the alley level.

The 12 foot elevation difference brought on the challenge of maintaing accessibility, circulation, and comfort within a 40’ lot.

Based on my site anaysis, the Townhouse and the Duo House (two houses next to the site), cast major shadows on the site, minimizing sun exposure.

In order to bring in more light the design is split into three primary green spaces such as a vertical light well with floor to ceiling glazing with southern exposure.

An accessible ramped courtyard is located on the second floor, gaining minimal western light. A metal trellis and garden is located on the third floor, allowing sun exposure and biophilic connection for the residents.

Blue Sprice Golden Bamboo Procky Pear Adam’s Needle Heavenly Bamboo Property Line Elev.1210 P

9 8 Site Section Sketches Site Analysis

+1219’ +1222’ +1221’ +1220’ +1222’ T2 T2 T1 +1222’ +1222’ +1222’ dn dn up up up 0 8 24 16 1” = 8’ 11 10 Alley Level Plan Street Level Plan N N

Street Level of the building has floor to ceiling glazing which provides for eyes on the street, enforcing more safety for visitors and residents. Cafe street front encourages visitors to enter the cafe meanwhile the residential entry is set back an extra 5’, allowing privacy for the residents.

Green Balcony brought in biophilic elements for residents and allocate more light into intimate spaces of the building. Greenspaces also encouraged for rainwater harvesting through rainwater collection system from the roof.

T2 T2 T1 +1237’ +1237’ COAT CLOSET open to below N 13 12 Second Level Plan Approach Courtyard Rendering

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ROW CAFE

Instructor: Wanda Katja Lieberman

Design Studio V Fall 2022

Located about ten minutes east of Norman, Oklahoma, Lake Thunderbird has served as a reservoir water source for the residents of Norman, Moor, and Edmond. However Lake Thunderbird has developed the name Lake “Dirtybird” due to its heavy sediment impairment. This impairment is due to erosion from the shoreline and watershed. Lake Thunderbird is also filled with native plants, wildlife, beaches, and trash. The poor conditions are a result of poor treatment from visitors.

Utilizing what the lake has to offer, a boathouse cafe is designed to provide visitors with a calming experience regardless of disability. With the open accesss to water, a boathouse is desisgned to allow visitors to learn boat lessons or rent a canoe for a canoing on the lake. The boardwalk acts as a primary stem, linking the Cafe and Boathouse. The boarwalk is accessible, ramping along the natural topoography of the site. Terraced steps are also graded to create public seating to admire the views of the site and encourage public interaction.

Design Process

A series of sketches, study models, and diagrams were made to focus on the site’s topography and landscape design. The experience of the visitors were also an important consideration in design because the views and access to nature provided biophilia and serene views.

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02 Sketches

BUILDING SECTION B N 1/8” 1’0” 1043’ 1045’ 1043’ 1045’ 1048’ 1046’ 1045’ 1044’ N 1/8” 1’0” 1043’ 1045’ 1041’ BUILDING SECTION A 4 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 1043’ 6% 5% 12. 13 14. 16. 17 18. 3.3 % 1048’ 1045’ Building Section B Building Section A 0” 1” 2” 16’ 3” 24’ 0” 1” 2” 16’ 3” 24’ 1/8” 1’0” 1/8” 1’0” 1/16” = 1’0” N 17 16 Site Plan

Erosion control through the use of vegetative buffers and retaining walls

non-invasive plants native to site

GLULAM PRIMARY BEAMS GLULAM COLUMNS FLITCH BEAMAS STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

Structural Diagram Flitch Beams Glulam Primary Beams Glulam Columns

Roof inspired by motion of rowing - Chinese Scaleseed Sedge - Beardless Wildrye - Cherokee Sedge - Pennyroyal

19 18 Roof Inspiration Erosion Medigation Physical Model

GREEN SEQUENCE

Instructor: Anthony Chricchio

Spring 2022 03

Design Studio IV

With food insecurity on the rise and land availabitity decreasing, there is a need for urban farms and the introduction of gardening. The Norman Urban Farming Centers sits on W Main St. and S Santa Fe Ave. in downtown Norman. The center is a nulti-use educational building that comprises three significant greenspaces where individuals can learn how to garden and interact with nature.

OUTDOORLEARNINGSPACE GREENROOFCOURTYARD OUTDOORGROWINGSPACE LIVINGROOFBALCONY GREENHOUSE 40’ 1” = 40’ SITE

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A SECTION A N 40’ 1” = 40’ 21 20 v

WMAINSTREET SSANTAFE AVENUE

SECTION

FACADE ANALYSIS

1. Reception 2. Cafe 3. Kitchen 4. Event Center 5. Courtyard 6. Restroom 7. Classroom 8. Elevator 9. Outdoor Garden 1. Green Roof 2. Research Lab 3. Hydroponic Demo Space 4. Private Restrooms 1. 5. 3. 7. 2. 6. 4. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. vv DESERT TAN BRICKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SURROUNDING BUILDINGS HEAVY TIMBER STRUCTURE

VERTICAL WOODEN LOUVER SYSTEM TO PROTECT SOUTH GLAZING FROM OVER HEATING HORIZONTAL WOODEN LOUVERS TO PROTECT SOUTH GLAZING 1. Greenhouse Roof 2. Extensive Green Roof Spaces 1. 2. 2. N 23 22 Ground Floor Plan Roof Level Plan Facade Analysis Second Floor Plan 0” 0’ 1” 16’ 2” 32’ 3” 64’ 0” 0’ 1” 16’ 2” 32’ 3” 64’ 0” 0’ 1” 16’ 2” 32’ 3” 64’

25 24 Greenhouse Render Garden Perspective STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM EVENLY PLACED BEAMS FOR EXTRA SUPPORT DOUBLE BEAM GRID TIMBER COLUMNS GROUND FLOOR EVENLY PLACED BEAMS FOR EXTRA SUPPORT SECOND FLOOR ROOF FLOOR GRID SYSTEM Structural Diagram Classroom Perspective

NORMAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Instructor: Shooka Motamedi

Spring 2021 04

Design Studio III

The purpose of this design upholds a special meaning to help ADA individuals. Upon approach, there is a welcoming and grand entrance that guides individuals through the human spaces.

As the human space transitions to the horse spaces, there is a ramping system that leads into the riding area.

The structure is created through an additive and subtractive process of the terain to balance out the horse stables and riding area.

Respectfully, the ramp guides the individual to the horse stables to give visitors an upclose and meaningful experience with the horses.

The roof of the structure includes skylights to emmulate natural lighting throughout the structure and provide natural warmth.

Overall, the structure takes advantage of the site and its natural terrain to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for individuas of all kinds.

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Site Analysis Site Plan Sun Path Existing Facilities Site Drainage Sound Analysis High and Low Elevation Vegetation 2:30 12 pm pm pm

2. 1’8” = 1’0” 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. dn 1. Drop-off Entry 2. Main Entry 3. Lobby & Reception 4. Main Office 5. Small Archive 6. Storage Closet 7. Kitchen 8. Restroom 9. Private Lookout 10. Washing Station 11. Brushing & Tacking 12. Riding Equip. & Food Storage 13 Horse Stables 14. Riding Field 15. Rampings 29 28 Floor plan Perspective Render

Elevation 31 30 Site Plan Approach Perspective

Approach Perspective

Persepective View

HAIKU CLAY EXPLORATION

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HAIKU CLAY ITERATION

Instructor: Ted Reed Design Studio I

Instructor: Ted Reeds

Spring 2021

Design II

Spring 2021

To understnad the constuction of negative and positive space, this project required us to carve a clay block that represents our original haiku.

To understand the construction of negative and positive space, this projects required us to carve a clay block that represents an original haiku.

The haiku I wrote states: “Habitually, Chasing sparks while coveting The blaze of my Flame.”

The haiku I wrote stated “Habitually, Chasing sparks while coveting The blaze of my Flame.”

Each spatial carving of the flame represents an inner quality that an individual represents. Fire can be comforting but destructive just like humans therefore the concept of the flame has created a space to freely be ones self.

Each spatial carving of the flame represents an inner qulaity that an individual represents. Fire can be comforting but destructive just like humans, therefore the concept of the flame has created a space freely to be ones self.

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Perspective View Stacked Model 6 7 Clay Iteration

Commercial: 53,500 sqft

Housing: 133,700 sqft

Commercial: 47,500 sqft

Housing: 114,900 sqft

Commercial: 48,000 sqft

Housing: 38,500 sqft

Commercial: 81,500 sqft

Housing: 142,000 sqft

Proposed Masterplan

NORMAN REIMAGINED 06

Instructor: Francesco Cianfarani

Methods VI

Spring 2023

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37.5 75 150 0

Housing Commercial Parking 58% 24% 18% Existing Street Section Proposed Street Section 16 48 32 16 48 32 Streetscape Axon

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Lot Isometric Diagram

Parking

FootPrint: 38,000 sqft

Overall: 114,000 sqft

Proposed Masterplan

Walkable Roof Space Flat Roof Apartment Buildings Commercial Buildings

0 64 192 128 1” = 64’

FootPrint: 38,000 sqft

Overall: 114,000 sqft

Housing & Mixed Use

PARKING GARAGE: Limits big open parking lots and promotes walkability

WIDE SIDEWALKS

Minimum width 10’ allowing more interaction and safety

FootPrint: 45,700 sqft

Overall: 126,400 sqft

GREENSPACE

Urban incentive for ventures that allocate areas for public use through parks and courtyards

Commercial: 39,000 sqft

Housing: 78,000 sqft

Commercial: 42,000 sqft

Housing: 111,900 sqft

ACTIVE FACADE: Urban incentive for buildings with commercial businesses open to the public and townhouses above for residential use Interactive Greenspaces Active Facade Windows

Proposed Utilization

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BLACK AND WHITE SKETCHES

As a way to keep students sketching, there are weekly sketching competitions with different themes. The technique shown is an inversion of colors by using whtie pen ink on black sketch paper. The structures I chose to sketch were from my travels to Hong Kong and Thailand.

BLACK AND WHITE ROUGH SKETCHES

07 Studio Sketch Competition Design I Spring 2021

Studio Sketch Competition Design Studio I

Spring 2021

As a way to keep students sketching, there are weekly sketching competitions with different themes. The technique shown is an inversion of colors by using white pen ink on black paper. the structures I chose to sketch were from my travels to Hong Kong and Thailand.