PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURAL BIN TANG
Frank Ghery Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness
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Name: Bin Tang Email: btangsr@syr.edu Phone number: 323-708-6398 Address: 899 Francisco Street Apt 3101, Los Angeles, CA90017
EDUCATION
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Bachelor of Architecture Sep. 2020- May.2025 (Expected) Honors: Dean's List in 2020 , 2022 semesters and 2023 semester Relevant Courses: Architectural Design I & II & III & IV, Building System Design I & II, Representation I & II, Structure I & II, and Architectural Theory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Torti Gallas + Partners Design Intern
Los Angeles, CA Jun. 2022- Aug. 2022
• Assited junior architects in architectural drawings for schematic design and project planning and design for the Redlands Mall that is a mixed-use development, including six buildings across four lots, with housing and commercial retail/office space, paseos and large public plaza at the heart of a new transit-oriented district in downtown redlands • Perfomed product research, contracted vendors to request material samples, assist project designers, and project architects with material selection and prepare material boards for presentation to the client for project PATH villas at South Gate which is a 60 unit supportive housing development in South Gate
Guangzhou Hongji Municipal Administration Architect Design Intern
Research Assistant for Professor Song Lixing of Hunan University
Scenic London,UK
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Mar.2023- Apr. 2023 •Assited scenic designer in a physical delicate scene and film production for Director Li Hao’s project Ye Lang Zi Da, maily conducted in three scenes, illustraing the topic of that country and the selfness of persons
Holiday Getaway(Micro-home Design Project)
Syracuse, NY Oct. 2021 – Dec. 2021
• Designed a concrete micro-home along rivers with teammates for a holiday, designed opened wood panels as a secondary structure with concrete slabs as a primary structure to improve building’s resilience to loads • Designed an infill architecture in a specific site independently and created digital and physical models to visualize the design
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES American Institute of Architectural Students Secretary
Syracuse, NY Aug.2022— Jan.2023
• Planned and organized group activities with president and vice president, connecting alumni and professors to execute plans • Organized and record meetings for members in the institute and send recap after meetings Class Representative Jan.2022 – May. 2022 • Organized seminars for students in the institute and held sessions to advertise the institute
Guangzhou, China Nov.2020 - Jan.2021
• Participated in creating construction drawings with Autocad and Adobe Illustrator for architecture and landscape design • Created diagrams with Adobe Software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign • Cooperated with interior designers to facilitate interior design for the project • Managed relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, hand-modeled previews for clients and other stakeholders to ensure the project ran on schedule and meet client expectations
Image Urban Design
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Sliver Prize
Syracuse, NY Jan.2022 – Feb. 2022
• Designed a space which participates in the landscape to articulate the close relationship between landscape and architecture • Composed a document to visualize the design and explain the design intentions in detail
SKILLS& INTERESTS Changsha, China May.2020 - Aug. 2020
• Participated in creating digital drawings (plans, sections, and axons) with Rhino and Adobe Illustrator for the Luci Old Castle Renovation design project • Hand-modeled the castle renovation to generate a preview for clients and stakeholders • Worked closely with the architect to design the interior structures for the castle renovations
Technical Skills: Sketch up, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Aero, Vray, Twinmotion, Lumion, InDesign, Hand modeling, Hand drafting Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Language: English (Proficient), Mandarin (Mother Tongue)
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HYDROPARK
LET A SCULPTURE BE A SCULPTURE
RURAL FUTURISM
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DEWITT'S CUBIST HUB
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01 Hydropark In a transfor mative jour ney through time,water,once a mere byproduct of mining endeavors on Elba island has evolved into a pivotal resorce today. Shifting from a historical role of incidental excess to a contemporary lifeline, fresh water now stands as one of the most significant and precious commodities on the island. Hydropark draws inspiration from this metaphosis, embracing the ethos of recycling and reutilizing this once overlooked resource. In crafting the vision, the project seek not only to honor the island's past but to forge a sustainable and harmonious future where the irreplaceable essence of water becomes a central element in the architectural narrative. In order to achieve this goal, the project introduced the Greywater Filtration System, wetland, and spring area to create an harmonious and sustainable project.
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PROGRAM
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2 GREYWATER TREATMENT TANKS
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K AN TT EN TM P RE TRE EA TR ER AT AN W ER T AT NT EY W E GR EY ATM GR RE T
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Let A Sculpture Be A Sculpture The project restores the essence of Baynard House: let a sculpture be a sculpture. Through designing seams that are created by individual plates, people’s curiosity is triggered as they visually see the seam and are able to physically access it. In order to keep the privacy of BT company, the renovation only happen in the courtyard level which was broke through, the solid upper levels remain. The openness of courtyard level becomes the transition from the large staircase in the front to the outside courtyard, and then to the interior playful public space. A large seam is born. The seam language extends to smaller scale design as well. The way we design the walls surrounding the playground is the representation of the idea that a seam is created between plates.We designed walls that have different gaps allowing people to look through and physically enter through. Moveable plates on the ground are inspired by the bricks on the ground that are loosen and spit water on rainy days. When the seam is no longer pasted to the plates, it becomes playful and interesting to move.
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Site Map
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Courtyard Level Plan Scale 1:500
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Conceptual Diagrams
Elevations
Operable Baynard concrete panels
Glazing
Translucent side cover Light box Light concrete board
Baynard Concrete Panel
Movable plates
Section Axon
Section Axon
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Detailed Section
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03 The Rural Futurism The Rural Futurism project, situated along the Mohawk River, endeavors to unite the two riverbanks with a captivating sinuous bridge, serving as a pathway for visitors to intimately experience the site on foot. The bridge's organic curves harmonize with the natural contour lines and the river's edge, seamlessly blending into its surroundings. Strategically, the project's layout incorporates a public terrace nestled within the sweeping curve, offering picturesque views of the adjacent Blacthick Park. On the opposite riverbank stands the Training Recreational Center, its architectural form resembling a hand reaching downwards, as if cradling the graceful ribbon-like bridge. This three-story structure intersects with the bridge at its second floor, creating a dynamic visual connection. Fluid continuity and innovative geometry define the architectural design, with a deliberate use of grids for the roof structure. Notably, the bridge's second floor introduces a captivating configuration, facilitating the creation of a vibrant public terrace and a central courtyard, enhancing the overall experience of the site.
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Site Plan 1”= 200’
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Public Terrace Plan 1/68”= 1’
Roof Plan 1/41”= 1’
Second Floor Plan 1/25”= 1’
Floor Plan 1/25”= 1’
First Floor Plan 1/68”= 1’
Third Floor Plan 1/25”= 1’
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Elevation 1/32’= 1’
Building Section 1/27’‘= 1’
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04 Unity Square: Dewitt's Cubist Hub Nestled within Dewitt, a quintessential suburban landscape characterized by its fragmented functions, lies our transformative project. With a vision to foster community cohesion and invigorate local dynamics, we embark on an endeavor to inter twine social spaces and economic vitality. Our blueprint includes the establishment of a quaint business enclave, an animated outdoor market for festivals, a communal town hall, an innovative subterranean grocery outlet, and an inviting park. Drawing inspiration from the avant-garde movement of Cubism, our architectural narrative unfolds from a fundamental cubist framework, evolving organically to accommodate the diverse needs of our envisioned programs. At the project's inception, the site is conceptually divided into four quadrants, each with distinct proportions, interconnected by a central bridge reminiscent of a vibrant pinwheel. The meticulously curated programs unfold across this canvas: a lively outdoor festival market graces the topleft quadrant, while the right side hosts the dignified town hall and collaborative workspaces. Transitioning to the bottom-left quadrant, a serene park beckons residents to unwind amidst nature's embrace. Above, the charming small business village perches atop the subterranean grocery store, seamlessly blending commerce with community.
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OFFICES ASSEMBLY GARDEN STORES GALLERY
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LIVING IN DEWITT SITE STRATEGY
SITE STRATEGY
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CUBISM DIAGRAM
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Dewitt is a typical suburban area where all the functions are isolated from one another. We are trying to create a new community to boost social interaction and support local economics. To achieve such goals, we are not tearing down the original buildings, instead, we are going to add on those. By introducing a small business center for local businesses, co-working offices aside town hall and an art gallery and studio, we can combine the dislocated programs and the voids of the architecture to accommodate different kinds of outdoor activities, such as farmer’s market and outdoor performing spaces. The volume of different programs can also create a public plaza for all kind of activities and just chilling outside. In addition, small local business center becomes the symbol in the community which intensively conterative with larger brands, further strengthening local business.
PROGRAM STRATEGY
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COMPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS
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VARIATION OF CUBISM DIAGRAM
DEVELOPMENT OF VARIATION
DEVELOPMENT OF VARIATION
ASSEMBLY OFFICES GALLERY STORES GAME ROOM GROCERY
AUTOMOBILE & HUMAN MNOVEMENT
COMPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS
PARKING
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INSPIRATIONS PARKING
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PINWHEEL COMPOSED OF FOUR QUARANTS AND A BRIDGE AS CONNECTION SANAA- MORIYAMA HOUSE
PIET MONDRAIN -COMPOSITION CUBISM
OMA- KUNSTHAL ROTTERDAM
OMA -SERVICE TUNNEL DEN HAAG
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Thank you ！ Bin Tang btangsr@syr.edu 323-708-6398
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