D A L L A S L I A N G
Architecture Portfolio
01 GREEN SQUARE
Instructor | Rasa Navasaityte
This project envisions marketplaces as dynamic spaces, promoting various levels of transparency and fostering interactive programs within an urban environment. These extended programs are closely linked to food production, aiming to enhance its role in sustaining the community and achieving a neutral carbon footprint. Situated in downtown Austin near a public square associated with a future Project Connect transit route, the design combines hydroponic and aquaponic farming techniques to reduce water consumption as well as algae bio panels to harvest renewable energy and power.
SITE ANALYSIS
LIGHT RAIL
ORANGE LINE BLUE LINE
METRORAIL RED LINE GREEN LINE
METRORAPID GOLD LINE PURPLE LINE
FOOD NETWORK
ORGANIC
DIGESTATE
FRESH PRODUCE
LOCATION
RESTAURANT
DRY GOODS STORE
GROCERY STORE
PROGRAM CIRCULATION
AUSTIN COMMUNITY
Hydroponic modular inspiration - Midjourney
Night culture / learning station inspiration - Midjourney
HYDROPONICFARM
VEGGIESPRODUCED
FERTILIZERPRODUCED
CIRCULATION
ADAPTABLE MODULAR
SEATING / OBSERVATORY AREA
PASSAGEWAY / RESTAURANT / EDUCATIONAL STATION
1 2
FOURTH LEVEL
AQUAPONIC FARM
HYDROPONIC FARM
LABORATORY
ALGAE FARM
THIRD LEVEL
AQUAPONIC FARM
HYDROPONIC FARM
LABORATORY
LEARNING STATION
ALGAE FARM
SECOND LEVEL
RETAIL / RESTAURANT
COMPOST STATION
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
FOOD MARKET
LABORATORY
AQUAPONIC FARM
HYDROPONIC FARM
RESTROOM
OBSERVATION DECK
ALGAE FARM
FIRST LEVEL
OFFICE
COMPOST STATION
FOOD MARKET
LOADING ZONE
STORAGE
RESTROOM
ALGAE FARM
LEARNING STATION OBSERVATION DECK
OBSERVATION DECK
ELEVATOR FIRE STAIR
ALGAE TOWER
PROGRAM MASSING
RETAIL / RESTAURANT OFFICE
LEARNING STATION
COMPOST STATION
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
FOOD MARKET
LOADING ZONE
LABORATORY
STORAGE
AQUAPONIC FARM
HYDROPONIC FARM
RESTROOM
ALGAE FARM
OBSERVATION DECK
STRUCTURE FRAME
ALGAE SHADING PANELS
Algae tower top observation area
Section perspective through hydroponic farms
02 WATERSPACE
Instructor | Igor Siddiqui
This project is to create an immersive interior experiences inspired by the extreme flash flood event in the Dallas area in 2022. Through the construction of a diorama, the essence of the flooding phenomena was captured within interior spaces, pushing the boundaries of traditional design concepts. Employing innovative techniques, the fusion of reality and fiction was explored, utilizing scenography and scenic design to seamlessly bridge different scales and thresholds. In the last stage, an inhabitable space was designed while retaining elements of the flood narrative. The design focuses on the dynamic interplay between the filling ground and abstracted water elements transformed into materials. The result is a visually captivating yet inherently perilous environment that evokes both beauty and danger. Ultimately, the design creates a meditative atmosphere, inviting contemplation on the contrasts and complexities inherent in natural disasters.
AUG 21 AUG 22
THE DALLAS FLASH FLOOD
PRECIPITATION
CONDENSATION
WARM ATMOSPHERE PRECIPITATION
Atmospheric river
Material exploration
Section view
ROOF SHEETING
TIMBER FRAME
BEAD STRING
STEEL COLUMN
WALL SHEATHING
TIMBER FRAME
WALL SHEATHING
MIRROR WATER STEEL RIPPLE SHEET
03 STATION OF CARE
Instructor | Juana Salcedo-Ortiz Partner | Carmen Whitten
In delving into Montopolis’ rich history, the project aimed to be mindful of gentrification and safeguard the community by adapting and repurposing communal public spaces. While gentrification may be insurmountable, its impact can be mitigated through a unified station addressing all six fundamental human needs. The identified categories of care seamlessly come together to form a modular urban network, providing benefits to the neighborhood. These categories encompass Food/Water, Public Sanitation, Resource Management, Shading/Resting, Transportation, and Health Care, collectively addressing essential human needs. Furthermore, the modular system was organized into three types of adaptable and reusable systems—stand-alone, addition, and mobile—to be placed within the community where it’s most needed.
SITE ANALYSIS
PUBLIC HYGIENE TRANSPORTATION
SHADING
FOOD PANTRY
HEALTH CARE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TANGRAM DESIGN LOGIC
MOBILE ADDITION STAND - ALONE
PEOPLE WITHOUT CARS
FAMILIES
ELDERLY AND/ OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
FOOD PANTRY
LOBBY / SHADING
HEALTH CARE
PUBLIC HYGIENE
HYBRID STATION VACANT LOTS/ BUILDINGS FOCUS AREA
First floor plan
Section 1
Section 2
APPLIED CONCEPTS
04 THE RIPPLE
Instructor | Michael Garrison
Partner | Sophia Dela Cruz
For decades, I-35 has created a materialized barrier between West and East Austin, reinforcing the historical racial segregation within Austin’s infrastructure. The project caps I-35 bridging the previous division and erasing racial boundaries. The Ripple complex functions as a bridge, reconnecting the city while inviting and welcoming a diverse community. The organic building from connects residents and commuters using the transit station, drawing visitors into an inclusive public amenity celebrating and centering around the new Waller Creek corridor. The public is encouraged to engage and interact with one another creating an opportunity for cultural and community integration.
DESIGN LOGIC
CORE RIPPLES SHARED SPACE BUILDING FORM
EAST AUSTIN
BRIDGE
WALLER CREEK
ROOF
INTEGRATION
COLUMNS
BY THE STREAM
“By the stream, I dream in calm delight, and watch as in a glass, how the clouds like crowds of snowy-hued and whiterobed maidens pass, and the water into ripples breaks and sparkles as it spreads, like a host of armored knights with silver helmets on their heads. and I deem the stream an emblem fit of human life may go, for I find a mind may sparkle much and yet but shallows show, and a soul may glow with myriad lights and wondrous mysteries when it only lies a dormant thing and mirrors what it sees.”
- Paul Laurence Dunbar
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION
RESIDENTIAL POOL (PROJECT AREA) OFFICE
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth/
First
West elevation
East elevation
1/16”= 1’-0” Physical model
CONCRETE COLUMN
CONCRETE VENEER TIE
WATERPROOFING
STUCCO
RECYCLED RAINWATER
POOL DRAIN
RIGID INSULATION
HOLLOW CORE PLATE
STEEL BEAM
WALL SECTION
22. CONCRETE COLUMN
STEEL BEAM
HOLLOW CORE PLATE 25. TOPPING SLAB 26. PYLON SUPPORT
VAPOR BARRIER
CONCRETE WITH REBAR
HAT CHANNEL 28. FLOOR DECKING 29. STEEL CLAMP 30. STEEL MESH
DOUBLE PANEL GLASS
HOLLOW STEEL MULLION 33. HOLLOW CORE PLATE
VAPOR BARRIER
RIGID INSULATION 36. TPO ROOF FINISH
DECKING
MESH
CONCRETE FILLER RETURN DRAIN
2” PVC PIPE
FLOOR DECKING HAT CHANNEL
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
PYLON SUPPORT
3” TOPPING SLAB
STEEL ANGLE U BLOCK
HAT CHANNEL
STEEL PLATE
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
RIGID INSULATION
BENTONITE FLASHING
GRAVEL BEDDING
COMPACT EARTH
STEEL ANCHOR
FRENCH DRAIN
CONCRETE BLOCK PIER
CONCRETE SLAB
METAL DECKING
TRUSS
CONCRETE PANELS
CONCRETE WITH REBAR
VAPOR BARRIER SAND
PLUMBING SYSTEM
RAINWATER TO THE WATER TANKS
STORMWATER TO THE UNDERGROUND CISTERN
TREATED WATER PUMPING BACK UP
STORMWATER SYSTEM
AREA DRAIN
UNDERGROUND CISTERN RAIN GARDEN CREEK
1. RAINWATER ROOF COLLECTION
2. WATER FILTER
3. WATER TANKS
6. GREY WATER
5. UV LIGHTING
4. WATER PUMP
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Turkish bath interior rendering
Whirlpool interior rendering
05 CAMP RAMAH
WXY + Architecture + Urban Design
Duration of Participation | 1 month
Team | Asher Intebi & James Kwon
This project reworks the master plan of a Jewish summer camp, strategically enhancing connectivity between the northern and southern sections to foster meaningful interactions among campers of all ages. By creating more opportunities for extended activities, the redesign strengthens the camp’s sense of community and engagement. Key proposals include reconfiguring the dining hall and the core campus to support new programs such as classrooms, art studios, and prayer space. Implemented in planned phases, these improvements create a dynamic environment that enhances the summer camp experience and preserves its core values.
Chadar
Marp
Stadium Courts
Comfort Station
Campus Core
Amphitheater
Camp Ramah master plan
Collaborated with James Kwon
Content by James Kwon
Consolidating support spaces toward the south encourages circulation
Collaborated with James Kwon
CORE CAMPUS PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Main entry view
Dinning Hall Program Adjacency
DINING HALL PRELIMINARY DESIGN
DINING SEQUENCE
CAMPERS
Dinning Hall Program Adjacency
FRONT OF HOUSE PROGRAM BLOCKING
BACK OF HOUSE PROGRAM BLOCKING
“Memories of Sports” charcoal still life drawing, 2019
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Architecture May 2025
WORK EXPERIENCE
WXY + Architecture + Urban Design
- Architectural Intern Jun-Dec 2024
• Assisted 6 urban design and architectural projects through technical drawings, design proposals, and data analysis
• Supported 2 projects in master planning analysis, physical model development, and client presentations
• Attended client meetings to present design proposals, align on key objectives, and communicate project updates
LEADERSHIP
Taiwanese International Student Association
-DirectorofPublicity 2020-2021
• Increased membership by 25% as a result of hosting 4 info sessions and promoting social media accounts
• Designed a series of merch including face masks, tote bags, and stickers, raising over $400 in 2 fundraisers
HONORS
Design Excellence Nominee 2023-2024
College Honors Scholars -Top20% 2022-2025
ACE Mentor Program - 1stand2ndplace 2019
Visual Art Scholastic Event - State(Top10%) 2016, 2019
DALLAS LIANG
(214) 862-2255
dallas.liang@utexas.edu
linkedin.com/in/dallas-liang
PROJECTS
Waterfront Master Planning Nov-Dec 2024
• Calculated unit yields and developed multiple scenario proposals to align with zoning regulations and project goals
• Built 20 interactive models to visualize urban design concepts and conducted urban massing studies to evaluate spatial impact
Residential Grant Submission Aug-Sep 2024
• Demonstrated ecological considerations, site integrations, and created sustainability diagrams for successful grant submissions
• Developed building plans and 8 urban design strategy diagrams to reinforce planning and policy recommendations
Uniform Land Use Review Procedure Jun-Aug 2024
• Completed a rezoning project by producing a 21-sheet ULURP set, including area plans, landscape plans, sky-exposure analyses
• Produced 20 detailed urban design plans in AutoCAD, featuring street sections, sky-exposure studies, and urban massing views
Sustainable Dog House Contest Jan-May 2023
• Constructed a 40’ x 24’ x 26’ dog house using recycled materials and received excellent ratings in water, load, and air quality tests
• Conducted detailed studies on wall components, building structure, water filtration, shading, health, and animal comfort
SKILLS
Digital
Rhinoceros
AutoCAD
Revit
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Office
Photoshop
Enscape
SketchUP
ArcGIS
Analog
Sketching
Rendering
Fabrication
Video Editing Woodworking
Sculpting Painting