Benjamin H. Wang bwang35@syr.edu (774) - 270 - 2320
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PROFESSIONAL Redfern Houses
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Bayside Houses
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MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture, LLC Intern, Architecture
MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture, LLC Intern, Architecture
ACADEMIC A Tectonic Cube
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Urban Layering of Grids
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Public Tectonics
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A Flat Roof
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Movenment Through Space
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Solid Space
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B. Wang Resume
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Syracuse University - School of Architecture
Syracuse University - School of Architecture
Syracuse University - School of Architecture
Syracuse University - School of Architecture
Syracuse University - School of Architecture
Syracuse University - School of Architecture
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Benjamin H. Wang
Redfern Houses Project Description The Redfern Housing complex is a 9 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 the Far Rockaways. The Center features a distinctive facade with large glass surfaces (hurricane resistant) and pre-cast concrete panels giving the building an identifiable presence while the terra-cotta toned metal panels surrounding 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, a kitchen and administrative spaces in 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 smaller 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
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Benjamin H. Wang
Bayside Houses Project Description The Ocean Bay Apartments (Bayside) complex is comprised of 24 apartment buildings with 1,395 apartments providing housing for over 6,000 residents located on a 32-acre site. The complex consists of twenty 7-story buildings around the perimeter of two city blocks, and four 9-story buildings centrally located within the sites. The program is developed to provide flood protection of the site, following FEMA-prescribed requirements, for primary electric service, residential building envelope (dry and wet floodproofing), and building entries.
Role Intern, Architecture Responsibilities Schematic Design 3D Modeling Diagrams Construction Editing Duration of Responsibilities 4 months Type Residential Location Far Rockaways; Queens, NY Status Construction Architect
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ACADEMIC
Benjamin H. Wang
Tectonic Cube From a selected case study, The Battlefield Museum, analyzing tectontic systems and structures. Looking at the use of I-beams and panels in the design translated into our personal models of representation. Designing models deriving from our case study specifically taking a similar stucture, but with no defined bottom. The addition of mirrored panels adds to the illusion of a past battlefield.
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Urban Layering of Grids The Analysis of Urban Building and Their Facades is an additional analysis and investigation of a precedent building. My team studied the Kunsthaus Bregenz, a contemporary art museum designed by Peter Zumthor. Further into the process, we built relief models, creating depth with negative space. Focusing on the facade and grids from the Kunsthaus Bregenz led me to the layering of grids, followed by the rotation of grids which allowed each model to have different effects of depth and design. 08
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Public Tectonics
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The Analysis of Urban Building and Tectonics is an additional analysis and investigation of a precedent building. I studied the San Francisco Federal Building, a government building designed by Morphosis. Section 2 Scale 1/8”= 1’-0”
Further into the process, looking at solutions of tectonics and screen systems. Focusing on the facade and systems. Tectonic systems led me to the layering of space. The interaction of space between the public park and the private building. 10
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From a selected case study, The Multi-Media Workshop, analyzing landscape systems. Looking at the relationship between building and landscape. Also the systems of the building itself. Designing models deriving from our case study specifically looking at the design of “in-between.” The relationship of the building being in the middle ground of eatch and air. But also dividing it up into the sections the building is split into. In an all plexiglass model showing off the subtle curve the building as Terrain to Object Rela�onship Axon well as the landscape. A FLAT HILL; A reversal of building and landscape SANAA_Mul�media Workshop, 1997 ARC208: Exercise 01_
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Movenment Through Space Observe, experience and draw the Carnegie Library at Syracuse University. Drawings (plan, section and elevation) use the human body as measurement scale. Collaborators: Emily Hu, Jasmine Greytok, Patrick Riley. Individually create a model based on the learnings from the studies and drawings, I designed a pavilion with triangles to create pods of space with a spiraling circulation
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Solid Space Explore the concept of form and design three 4.5”x4.5” cubes, each with a different architecture concept and material: line (basswood), plane (chip board), and mass (insulating foam). Reflect the assigned idea of “overlap.” Drawings: floor plan, section unfolded elevation Transitioning from my smaller studies to the larger cube model, I continued the basswood stick model of triangles. These triangles create a space while linking mass and plane. 16
Benjamin H. Wang
bwang35@syr.edu (774)-270-2320 1404 Romeo Court McLean, VA 22102
Education
Syracuse University - School of Architecture
B.Arch Candidate, Expected 2022 GPA 3.60 - Dean’s List - Renée Crown University Honors Program Student Ambassador & Peer Advisor
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
Experience
GPA 3.60 - Academic Honor Roll - 10 AP/Honors courses National Society of High School Scholars & Student Ambassador
MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture LLC
Intern
• Drafted and edited construction documents, using AutoCAD • Designed diagrams • Helped to Prepare for client meetings
SKB Architecture and Design Intern
2013-2017
New York City, NY June-August 2018
Washington, D.C. 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
Washington, D.C. 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
Skills
Rhino AutoCAD Model Building Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Revit Sketch-up Microsoft Office Suite
2018-2019