2014-2017
Portfolio Brian Chan
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Brian Chan Architectural Designer
+1 626 262 1284 brianyeungchan@gmail.com
Experience
Aug 2018 Feb 2018
Recognition
Gensler Design Intern, San Francisco
NAAB Selected Work 1st and 2nd year projects.
Part of winning competition team for SCCHA RFP from conceptual design to interview process. Tasked with facade design, 3D modeling, and rendering of
Cal Poly SLO Architecture Design
St. Georges Private School schematic design package. Integral team member
and Discourse 2015 Publication
of Cityline Sunnyvale, projected first mass timber high-rise in Bay area. CASH Student Design Honorable Dec 2017 Sep 2017
Marmol Radziner Project Engineer Intern, Los Angeles Project management, construction administration, site logistics and coordination of sub contractors and on-site trades. $20+ million design build.
Sept 2016 June 2016
June 2015
Worked closely with Project Architect to prepare drawings, construction
Innate passion for excellence
adminstration and details on projects: UCSD Ocean View Terrace, Tanager
Onsite construction experience
Meridian West Builders Design Intern, Monrovia Conceptual and schematic design, renderings, drawings and site visits.
June 2015
Deluxury Homes Inc. Construction Worker, Arcadia Construction experience on site with demo, drywall, roofing and insulation installation, and minor wood framework.
Education
Present Sep 2014
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture Major GPA: 3.6 / Expected graduation June 2019
June 2018 July 2017
Participant out of 30 top students
Skills
Architectural design intern for residential architect/builder Arthur Fong.
Aug 2015
Cal Poly 3rd Year Best of Show
Stenfors Associates Architects Design Intern, Los Angeles
House, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. Web design. Aug 2015
Mention 2017 School Project
Study Abroad San Francisco Urban Design Off Campus Program Architecture in Swizterland Summer Program
Digital fluency and dexterity Sketchup Autocad Rhino3D Vray Grasshopper Enscape Revit Premiere Pro After Effects Indesign Illustrator Photoshop Fusion 360 3D Printing Microsoft Office Sage Master Builder
HEALTH AND WELLNESS POMONA, CA
Pomona is home to surface pavement with little connection to the outdoors. The project aims to provide a connection back to the community by providing much needed green space. The structure acts as an overall tree that provides shade, enabling people to exercise visibly in public. Stacey White, Arch 351
CARVING FOR SIGHT/ENTRY
ROOF STRUCTURE
ABSTRACT TO "LEAVES"
STRUCTURE
"FALLING LEAVES"
CIRCULATION
STEEL FRAMING AND STEEL OWSJ WITH CONCRETE SHEER WALLS. UNDERGROUND LEVEL CONCRETE
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES - SUN SHADING, EXTERIOR COURTYARD SPACES
ELEVATORS AND EXTERIOR CIRCULATION STAIRS
OCEAN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARROYO GRANDE, CA
Bringing back nature and allowing it to be a teacher for students was a guidig force in our design. We implemented nature-inspired tactics, such as wind walls, growing beds, water collections, and greenscape into the school through zones. With each zone being a distinct function and identity of the landscape. Kelle Brookes, Arch 253 collaboration with Aleksa
ZONE 1: HEART OF SCHOOL
ZONE 2: WATER COLLECTION
ZONE 2: WATER COLLECTION
Outdoor Learning Environment: Water Collection/Planting The outdoor learning environment was to address the issue that kids don't experience the outdoors as much as they should. As well as adressing the water problem that exists in the school, we propose a system of collection, planting, and interaction between the natural environment and the students.
SPRING SPRING
WINTER
ZONE 3: GREEN ZONE
ZONE 4: WIND WALLS
RHYZOME-PLANKTON TIBURON, CA
Plankton pods are a layered experience supported by rhizome structural branches. Plankton provides a podular experience for ocean performers and researchers. Elevated off the ground, the double-shelled steel plankton relies on the Rhizome for structural support and circulation, creating an efficient and interconnected branching network. Tom Fowler IV, Arch 353 collaboration with Clark Cyr
Cladding System
Combined Primary Structure Glazing
Diagrid Opening Detail
Secondary Structure Rainscreen Mom,this way!
West Facade
This Rhizome-Plankton Performance is super cool!
What’s a Plankton? Rhizome?
meow woof
Jimenez’s Pool Party was insane last week
South Facade
North Facade
WATER LINE
Double Layer Detail
Diagrid Detail
GREEN MOUNTAINS OAKLAND, CA
A revitilzation of Lake Merrit's Bart station. A new proposed heart of the city is created with inspiration from the local chinatown directly adjacent to the Bart Station. Using traditional shan-shui paintings and cultural identity, the language of the mountains was created. Tom Jones, Arch 453
Dividing Plant Screen Boundary divider for balcony space as well as vertical wall garden.
Indoor / Outdoor IMaterials help blur the boundary and green spaces help bring nature closer.
Operable WIndows Open air access for ventilation.
Clay Facade Inspired by traditional Chinese roofs, this is a nod to the old.
Green Facade Integrated green bed for growing.
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PLANKTON TIBURON, CA
Tiburon is home to a family of researchers dedicated to the preservation of the ocean. Located in San Francisco Bay, the project takes inspiration from nature, specifically from the ocean. Plankton are a fascinating creature and acts as an inspiration for the structural expression of the project. Tom Fowler IV, Arch 352
3rd Year Best of Show 2017 Participant
BEER-GARDEN
PALAZZOLO ACREIDE, ITALY Re-use of an old Italian run down building for a beer garden in the heart of the piazza. In addition to the beer garden, the building is revitalized with a new mass ontop providing sweeping views as well as slight interventions in the buildings core to create a subtle hint of modernity. Tom Di Santo, Switzerland Study Abroad Program
// 01 CONNECTION TO PLAZA
//02 STREETS OF “PALAZZOLLO”
//03 CIRCULATION TOWERS
//04 OLD FACADE / NEW FACADE
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Party-Goers
Groupies
Solo Drinkers
Couples
Beer Exhibitor
BEER BEER GARDEN
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TERRACES
BEER-MAKER SPACE
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First Stop: IPA Second Stop: Lagers Third Stop: Stouts Fourth Stop: Mystery Juce
BEER GARDEN
BEER TERRACES LODGING
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BEER GARDEN BEER-MAKER SPACE BEER GARDEN LODGING
PIAZZA PAOLO
INFO OFFICE BEER GARDEN
CRAFT-BEER EXHIBITION
BEER GARDEN
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PIAZZA ALDO
Floor plates are synchronized with the existing openings. Interventions include floor plates jutting out of the facade.
PIAZZA UMBERTO CONCIERGE
VIA ROMA
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INTERPRETATIVE CENTER CAYUCOS, CA
The aim was to allow for a greater understanding of the site. The ideation of the design was derived from the truths of the landscape. Using concepts of shift, merge, and layers; the project was able to achieve both form and experience that is beneficial to the understanding of the state park. Howard Weisenthal, Arch 251
from top to bottom: exterior courtard view, entry lobby, view of musuem exhibition