Benjamin H. Wang Portfolio 2019

Benjamin H. Wang 2020

bwang35@syr.edu +1 (774) - 270 - 2320

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ACADEMIC

Syracuse University School of Architecture

HL-95

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A Flat Roof

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Intersecting Landscape

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Urban Layering of Grids

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PROFESSIONAL Architecture Internships

Shenzhen Technology Center

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Redfern Houses

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Bayside Houses

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Benjamin H. Wang Resume

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FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise

MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture, LLC

MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture, LLC

Benjamin H. Wang

PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

ACADEMIC

Site Isometric

HL-95 Who are our neighbors? Are they actually the friendly and good-natured families, young professionals, or students, that we assume them to be? All of us have a darker side to our personality: the one that takes risks, sneaks around, and breaks rules; and we enjoy and need this side of us in order to maintain the lighter side most people see. Rather than be forced to comply with norms, rules, and standards, providing people with options allows them to self-govern. Where this will lead is the question: HL-95 is a social experiment to see what people will do when they think nobody is watching.

The inherent connectedness of people around the world today has created a network condition where relationships are based on short term transactions and physical distance is irrelevant. New York City’s urban fabric is uneven, rough, and full of holes which is an opportunity for the development of the overlooked sides of ourselves. Four locations along the High Line, situated around existing buildings and infrastructure, make up the 95-room network of HL-95. These buildings are linked together through a public underground corridor which contains several core communal spaces, such as shared kitchens and dining areas.

Residents of HL-95 don’t merely live together, but co-exist with each other: living in the same space and with complete awareness (whether acknowledged or not) of the activities in which other residents participate. Residents become aware of the activities others engage in within various spaces which might become corrupted by dark behaviors. What residents choose to do with the space is up to them, but ultimately, they have to live with and in the space.

Partner: Lawrence Boyer Benjamin H. Wang

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1/4” Sectional Chunk Model. Foam Core and Museum Board Building D 2’ x 1’ x 5’ 6” STUDIO 307 MARCOS PARGA

HL-95

Benjamin H. Wang

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Sectional Isometric Building D

STUDIO 307 MARCOS PARGA

HL-95

Floor Plans, Exterior Render, Sections, Elevations Building D

Benjamin H. Wang

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1/16” Site Model. Plexi Glass, Museum Board, MDF 3’ x 1’ 6” x 2’

STUDIO 307 MARCOS PARGA

HL-95

Benjamin H. Wang

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Full Draw 144”

STUDIO 307 MARCOS PARGA

HL-95

wing Set x 78�

Benjamin H. Wang

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PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

ACADEMIC

A Flat Roof: A Reversal of Building and Landscape The Multi-Media Workshop analyzes landscape systems, the relationship between buildings and landscape, and the systems of the buildings.

My models focus on the idea of “in-between� and examine the relationship of the building at the boundary of earth and air, and the divisions of the sections of the building.

Benjamin H. Wang

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Chunk Study Drawing

STUDIO 208 MOLLY HUNKER

A FLAT ROOF

Plan Oblique

Benjamin H. Wang

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Chunk Study Model. Museum Board 1’ x 1’ x 6”

STUDIO 208 MOLLY HUNKER

A FLAT ROOF

1/8” Model. CNC Foam, Museum Board 3’ x 2’ x 10”

Benjamin H. Wang

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PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

ACADEMIC

Intersecting Landscapes The terracotta factory and learning center is placed within an abandoned quarry where they interact with the surrounding site. For my case, there is a dirt bike path that is intertwined with the design of the building.

The drawing studies investigate the various techniques of architectural form derived from terracotta panels.

Benjamin H. Wang

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Terracotta Form Study Drawing

STUDIO 208 MOLLY HUNKER

INTERSECTING LANDSCAPES

Site Oblique Drawing

Benjamin H. Wang

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1/8” Site Model. Cardboard, 3D Print 2’ 6” x 2’ x 10”

STUDIO 208 MOLLY HUNKER

INTERSECTING LANDSCAPES

Benjamin H. Wang

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PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

ACADEMIC

Urban Layering of Grids The analysis of urban buildings and their faรงades investigates a precedent building. Our team studied the Kunsthaus Bregenz, a contemporary art museum in Austria designed by Peter Zumthar. We built relief models, creating depth with negative space. Inspiration by the faรงade and grids from the Kunsthaus Bregenz led me to the layering and rotating of grids which created different effects with design, depth, light, and shadow.

Benjamin H. Wang

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3 Cone

STUDIO 108 MAYA ALAM

URBAN LAYERING OF GRIDS

e Folds

Benjamin H. Wang

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Shifted G

STUDIO 108 MAYA ALAM

URBAN LAYERING OF GRIDS

Grid Relief

Benjamin H. Wang

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Triangular Prisims and

STUDIO 108 MAYA ALAM

URBAN LAYERING OF GRIDS

d Various Grid Reliefs

Benjamin H. Wang

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Rotated G

STUDIO 108 MAYA ALAM

URBAN LAYERING OF GRIDS

Grid Relief

Benjamin H. Wang

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PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

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1 Floor Construction 20mm oak parquet 36mm leveling course composite floor deck: 150mm ribbed concrete with 75mm corrugated metal 600mm steel I-section 10mm suspended ceiling concealed mounting

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Air Intake Throug

2 Unitized Thermally Broken and Glass Curtain Wall low-iron, high performance low-E coated insulated glass units integrated spandrel: glazed-in, formed, aluminium, citannel-shaped panel with foil faced mineral wool insulation

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3 Solar Protection annodized aluminium fin 1500mm long pieces anchored to slab edge integrated pv cells in south facade continuous air intake through plenum

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Shenzhen Technology Center The project consists of a complex of offices and laboratories dedicated to technological innovation in the areas of medical science, new materials, microelectronics, robotics, fintech, big data, and artificial intelligence.

Most of its 198,000m2 contain private laboratory and office spaces for researchers, all designed under the most advanced industry criteria: transparency, flexibility, capacity in facilities, structural resistance, and modularity. At the same time, it integrates common areas, specifically a Skylobby and an innovation valley designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and the interconnection between colleagues and companies.

As for events and exhibitions, the complex has a 5,000m2 Convention Center and a 500-seat Auditorium.

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Role Intern, Architecture Responsibilities Facade Design 3D Modeling Diagrams Duration of Responsibilities 5 months Type Research Location Shenzhen, China Status Design Competition Architect

FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise

FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise Benjamin H. Wang

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PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

Redfern Houses The Redfern Housing complex is a nine-building mid-rise residential development comprising of 604 apartments for the New York City Housing Authority, constructed in 1959 on an 18.78-acre site in Far Rockaway of Queens, NY. The Center features a distinctive faรงade with large glass surfaces (hurricane resistant) and pre-cast concrete panels giving the building an identifiable presence while the terra-cotta toned metal panels around the entrance and other areas are compatible with the character of the surrounding brick residential towers.

The program features a child care center at the entry level with three classrooms, and a kitchen and administrative spaces on the first floor. On the second floor, the community emergency center contains meeting rooms and a public assembly space with a foldable partition which can accommodate large or small gatherings. The center also includes a warming pantry. The large glass curtain wall provides abundant daylight into the interior spaces. The building is sited next to an existing courtyard which includes a new playground for the child care center and green spaces for the residents.

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Role Intern, Architecture Responsibilities Schematic Design 3D Modeling Diagrams Construction Editing Duration of Responsibilities 4 months Type Residential Location Queens, NY Status Construction Architect

MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture LLC

MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture, LLC Benjamin H. Wang

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PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL

Bayside Houses

Role Intern, Architecture

The Ocean Bay (Bayside) Apartments located in Far Rockaway of Queens, NY, are comprised of 24 buildings with 1,395 apartments which provide housing for over 6,000 residents. The complex, located on 32 acres, consists of twenty seven-story buildings around two city blocks, and four nine-story buildings, centrally located within the site.

Duration of Responsibilities 4 months

The program is developed to provide flood protection, following FEMAprescribed requirements for primary electric service, residential building envelope for dry and wet flood-proofing.

Responsibilities Schematic Design 3D Modeling Diagrams Construction Editing

Type Residential Location Far Rockaways, Queens, NY Status Construction Architect

MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture LLC

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MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture, LLC Benjamin H. Wang

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Benjamin H. Wang

bwang35@syr.edu 1404 Romeo Court

Education

(774)-270-2320 McLean, VA 22102

Syracuse University - School of Architecture

2017-2022

B.Arch Candidate, Expected May 2022 GPA 3.60 - Dean’s List - Renée Crown University Honors Program Student Ambassador & Peer Advisor Florence Study Abroad London Study Abroad

Spring 2020 Fall 2020

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

2013-2017

Academic Honor Roll - 10 AP/Honors courses National Society of High School Scholars & Student Ambassador

Experience

FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise Intern • • •

Built site models, massing models, and interior models Produced renders Developed concept designs, master plans, massings, and plans

MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture LLC Intern • • •

Intern

Washington, DC May-June 2018

Built models of buildings and specific features of buildings Drafted and edited construction documents, using AutoCAD Provided feedback on the firm’s marketing, website and social media

Shalom Baranes Associates Architects Intern • • •

New York City, NY June-August 2018

Drafted and edited construction documents, using AutoCAD Designed diagrams Helped to prepare for client meetings

SKB Architecture and Design • • •

New York City, NY May-August 2019

Washington, DC May 2018

Designed massing studies, using AutoCAD and Rhino Built models of buildings and specific features of buildings Helped to prepare for client meetings

Solar Decathlon Architecture Design Team Member

Syracuse University & College of Environmental Science and Forestry Mixed Use Multi-Family Housing Division First Place Winner

Skills

Adobe - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Digital Modeling - Rhino, VRay, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit Physical Modeling - Laser Cutting, Wood, Acrylic, Foam, Vacuforming

2018-2019