LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2023
Wei-Shiun Chen
Landscape Designer
EDUCATION
Master in Landscape Architecture
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
08/2017 - 05/2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Landscape Architecture
Fu Jen Catholic University / Taiwan
09/2010 - 06/2014
SKILLS
Autocad
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Sketchup Rendering (Enscape)
ArcGIS
Work Experience
Landscape Designer
TS Studio San Francisco, California. 09/2019-present
Participated in various types of projects (planning, public parks, residentials, mix-used, playgrounds, etc.) throughout different project stages from concept to construction. Collaborated with teams to create graphics, drawing packages, models and renderings, and design studies.
Developed detailed design elements such as fences, gates, planters, and benches for design studies and construction mockups utilizing 3D modeling and 3D printing.
Capstone Project
606 Studio, Cal Poly Pomona Pomona, California. 08/2018 - 07/2019
Executed a real-life project in an academic studio team with a non-government organization (San Diego River Park Foundation) to envision a recreation access plan. Collected available GIS data, established suitability analysis framework, and produced graphics to visualize the design decision-making progress. Presented project ideas and concepts to the client and led the participatory design process in community meetings and open house events.
Landscape Architecture Intern
WATG, Integrated Design Solutions and Luxury Architecture
Irvine, California. 06/2018 - 11/2018
Assisted in the production of design drawings, 3D models, and presentations of resorts, hotels, or strategic planning and design projects. Supported senior landscape designers in digitizing design drawings, including site plans, sections, and concept diagrams. Assisted in creation of materials for an internal cross-office competition of a commercial project proposal in UAE.
Landscape Architecture Intern
Among Cheng Landscape Consultants Taipei City, Taiwan. 09/2012 - 06/2013
Drafted AutoCad landscape plan and produced colored site plans. Collected and compiled landscape materials for presentations and governmental submissions.
PLANNING CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION DRAWING
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
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Recreation Access Plan
Capstone Project, Cal Poly Pomona
Regional Industry Background Study
Studio Competition Project, Cal Poly Pomona
Recreation Access Plan Concept Diagram Capstone Project, Cal Poly Pomona Gis Analysis Framework Capstone Project, Cal Poly Pomona
Participotaory Design - Community Meetings And Public Open House Capstone Project, Cal Poly Pomona
History Diagram
Master Planning Concept Renderings & Diagrams Urban Village, Berryessa, San Jose Site Plan
Studio Competition Project, Cal Poly Pomona Concept Rendering Studio Competition Project, Cal Poly Pomona Site Contexts
Studio Competition Project, Cal Poly Pomona
Studio Competition Project, Cal Poly Pomona
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SCHEMATIC
PLANNING CONCEPT
DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION DRAWING
Design Concept Birdseye View & Sun Shade Study
Osgood Way Housing, Fremont, California
Birdseye View & Site Context
Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California
Climate Data Study & Sun Shade Study Fresno Fire Training Center, Fresno, California
Birdseye Views With Design Options Ambassador Hotel, San Francisco, California
Perspective Views With Design Options Ambassador Hotel, San Francisco, California
Prespective Rendering With Site Context Osgood Way Housing, Fremont, California
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CONSTRUCTION DRAWING CONCEPT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Landform And Bio-Retention Rendering View With Site Context
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Birdseye Rendering View With Site Context
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Birdseye Rendering View With Site Context
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Illustrative Site Plan
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Options
Cross Sectionthrough Amphitheater & Plaza
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Cross Sectionthrough Landform & Plaza
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Memorial Wall Design Concept
Fresno Fire Training Center, Fresno, California
Birdseye Views Rendering With Contexts
Fresno Fire Training Center, Fresno, California
Birdseye Views Rendering With Contexts
Fresno Fire Training Center, Fresno, California
Schematic Design
Diagram Eureka Valley Dogrun, San Francisco, California Option Site Plan & Rendering View Eureka Valley Dogrun, San Francisco, California Option Site Plan & Rendering View Eureka Valley Dogrun, San Francisco, California
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CONSTRUCTION DRAWING
CONCEPT
PLANNING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Planting Plan Osgood Way Housing, Fremont, California Plant List Osgood Way Housing, Fremont, California Community Table With Seating And Wood Bench Rendering Views Fillmore Turk Mini Park, San Francisco, California Section Perspective Rendering & Perspective Rendering Sunnydale Block 9, San Francisco, California Section Perspective Rendering & Perspective Rendering Sunnydale Block 9, San Francisco, California Birdseye Rendering View With Surrounding Contexts Fillmore Turk Mini Park, San Francisco, California 11 WEI-SHIUN CHEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2023 10 PLANNING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION DRAWING SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONCEPT
Cad Sections & Pedestal 3D Printing Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Cad Site Plan Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Bamboo Garden Rendering Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Fern Garden Rendering Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Mew & Building Entrance Rendering Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Landscape Lighting Study Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Cad Material Plan Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Cad Sections And Perspective Through Building Courtyard & Playground Sunnydale Block 9, San Francisco, California Cad Sections And Perspective Through Building Courtyard & Playground Sunnydale Block 9, San Francisco, California Planting Plan Sunnydale Block 9, San Francisco, California Planting Plan Sunnydale Block 9, San Francisco, California 13 WEI-SHIUN CHEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2023 12 PLANNING
DESIGN CONSTRUCTION DRAWING DESIGN
SCHEMATIC
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Section Through Landform, Amphitheater, Plaza, Building, Streetscape
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Design 3D Print
Sunnydale Block 7, San Francisco, California
Section Through Playgrounds and Parking
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Planting Plan & Plant List South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Courtyard Rendering - Seating And Trellis
Sunnydale Block 7, San Francisco, California
Section Through Landform, Plaza, Building, And Entrance Plaza
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
Treiis Lighting Options Study
Sunnydale Block 7, San Francisco, California
Section Perspective With Surrounding Contexts
Sunnydale Block 7, San Francisco, California
Cad Site Plan
Sunnydale Block 7, San Francisco, California
Section Through Landform, Amphitheater, Pedestrian Path, Stage With Seating, And Bio-Retention
South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California
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Cad Material Plan South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California CONSTRUCTION DRAWING DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
Courtyard Detail Perspective Palmilia By The Bay, San Francisco, California Detail 3D Print Models - BBQ Counter, Community Table, Trellis, And, Soundwall Irvington Senior Housing, Fremont, California Grading Plan - Slope Type 410 China Basin Affordable Housing, San Francisco, California Wood Bench Detail Drawing & 3D Printing Model 410 China Basin Affordable Housing, San Francisco, California Wood Bench Detail Drawing 410 China Basin Affordable Housing, San Francisco, California Wood Bench Detail Drawing 410 China Basin Affordable Housing, San Francisco, California Courytard Rendering 410 China Basin Affordable Housing, San Francisco, California Wood Bench Detail Drawing 410 China Basin Affordable Housing, San Francisco, California 17 WEI-SHIUN CHEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2023 16
PLANNING SCHEMATIC DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION DRAWING CONCEPT
Fence Wall Section & Detail Drawings South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California Fence Wall Detail Drawings South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California Fence Wall Detail Drawings South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California Bio-Retention Detail Drawings South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California Bio-Retention Planting Visual Study Rendering South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California Fence Gate Detail Drawings South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California Fence Wall 3D Printing Model South Hayward Youth & Family Center, Hayward, California 19 WEI-SHIUN CHEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO 2023 18 PLANNING SCHEMATIC DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION DRAWING CONCEPT
