DALLAS Architecture Portfolio
LIANG
CONTENTS 01 GREEN SQUARE
4 -19
02 URBAN ECOLOGY
20 -27
03 TRAVEL SKETCH
28 -29
04 STATION OF CARE
30 -41
05 THE RIPPLE
42 -55
06 RESUME
56 -57
F 2023
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.
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Conceptual photomontage - Midjourney
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SITE ANALYSIS LIGHT RAIL
FOOD NETWORK
ORANGE LINE
ORGANIC FOOD WASTE
BLUE LINE
DIGESTATE FRESH PRODUCE
METRORAIL RED LINE GREEN LINE
LOCATION RESTAURANT
METRORAPID GOLD LINE
DRY GOODS STORE
PURPLE LINE
GROCERY STORE
PROGRAM CIRCULATION AUSTIN COMMUNITY
ALGAE FARM
HYDROPONIC FARM
FOOD MARKET
LEARNING STATION
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
RETAIL / RESTAURANT
BUILDING OPERATION
RAINWATER CATCHMENT
AQUAPONIC FARM
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OUTDOOR FARM
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COMPOST STATION
FOOD WASTE
HEAT POWER
FOOD PRODUCT
DIGESTATE
WATER
COMMUNITY IMPACT
ORGANIC FOOD WASTE
Site analysis
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Hydroponic modular inspiration - Midjourney
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Night culture / learning station inspiration - Midjourney
QUANTITATIVE VISUALIZATION
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AQUAPONIC FARM 500 GAL/ TANK
HYDROPONIC FARM
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VEGGIE PRODUCED
17.8 SQFT
PEOPLE SERVED
600 SQFT / 1TON/ WEEK
10,666 / WEEK
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ORGANIC FOOD WASTE
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20 KG /DAY/ 10 PEOPLE’S WASTE
CE DU RO R PG/ DAYNITS E Z K U 18
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FERTILIZER PRODUCED 18 KG /DAY
M AR E F FT NITS GA2000 SQx 459 U L A T 56
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CE DU RO S L P90 GAL TANK E U 45 10
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ALGAE FARM 4.356 SQFT
BIOFUEL PRODUCED 459 GAL
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POWER PRODUCED 116,090 BTU /GAL TOTAL 532,853,100 BTU /YR
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ADAPTABLE MODULAR
SEATING / OBSERVATORY AREA
CIRCULATION
PASSAGEWAY / RESTAURANT / EDUCATIONAL STATION
| GREEN SQUARE
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HUMAN NON-HUMAN ALGAE ZONE
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FOURTH LEVEL AQUAPONIC FARM HYDROPONIC FARM LABORATORY ALGAE FARM
LEARNING STATION OBSERVATION DECK
THIRD LEVEL AQUAPONIC FARM HYDROPONIC FARM LABORATORY LEARNING STATION ALGAE FARM
OBSERVATION DECK
SECOND LEVEL RETAIL / RESTAURANT COMPOST STATION COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOOD MARKET LABORATORY AQUAPONIC FARM HYDROPONIC FARM RESTROOM OBSERVATION DECK ALGAE FARM
ELEVATOR FIRE STAIR ALGAE TOWER
FIRST LEVEL OFFICE COMPOST STATION FOOD MARKET LOADING ZONE STORAGE RESTROOM ALGAE FARM
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ALGAE SHADING PANELS
STRUCTURE FRAME
PROGRAM MASSING RETAIL / RESTAURANT OFFICE LEARNING STATION COMPOST STATION COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOOD MARKET LOADING ZONE LABORATORY STORAGE AQUAPONIC FARM HYDROPONIC FARM RESTROOM ALGAE FARM
| GREEN SQUARE
OBSERVATION DECK
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Exploded axonometric diagram
1 Algae tower top observation area 1
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2 Neon light learning / seating area
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Section perspective through hydroponic farms
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S 2022
02 URBAN ECOLOGY Instructors | Rasa Navasaityte | Aren Edwards
The project aims to address the rapid growth in East Austin by proposing sustainable housing solutions that respond to current and future needs. It focuses on green spaces in urban areas and their impact on daily life, examining the connection between the environmental, social, and economic benefits of incorporating parks into buildings. The goal is to experiment with green building arrangements to enhance the East Austin neighborhood, considering population density and exploring urban living through the design of housing and public space interactions.
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DESIGN LOGIC MIDDLE / BACK UNIT
| URBAN ECOLOGY
Site plan
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FRONT UNIT
Conceptual photomontage - Unity3D
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First level
| URBAN ECOLOGY
South elevation
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Second level
Third
d level
Fourth level
Fifth level
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2019
03 TRAVEL SKETCHES This collection of artwork included a combination of sketches and illustrations, each with an intention of consistent observation and figure studies during my trip to Japan and Taiwan. The colors can convey the emotions and atmosphere of each moment, transcending time and space through gouache, watercolor, ink, and colored pencils. As the renowned artist Paul Klee once said, “Drawing is what expands our view and perception”
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F 2022
04 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.
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SITE ANALYSIS
PUBLIC HYGIENE TRANSPORTATION SHADING FOOD PANTRY HEALTH CARE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HYBRID STATION SITE
VACANT LOTS/BUILDINGS
FOCUS AREA
TANGRAM DESIGN LOGIC MOBILE
ADDITION
PEOPLE WITHOUT CARS
FAMILIES
ELDERLY AND/ OR PHYSICALLY DISABLED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOOD PANTRY LOBBY / SHADING HEALTH CARE
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PUBLIC HYGIENE
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STAND - ALONE
First floor plan
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Section 1
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Section 2
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APPLIED CONCEPTS
STAND - ALONE
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ADDITION
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MOBILE
Circulation diagram
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S 2023
05 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.
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| THE RIPPLE
DESIGN LOGIC
CORE
RIPPLES
SHARED SPACE
EAST AUSTIN
BUILDING FORM
FLOW
ROOF BRIDGE INTEGRATION
WALLER CREEK
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 Site plan
RESIDENTIAL THE RIPPLE STATION F
PROGRAM ANALYSIS
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Fifth/ sixth level
Fourth level
Third level
Second level
First level
First floor plan | THE RIPPLE
Base level
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East elevation
West elevation
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| THE RIPPLE
1/16”= 1’-0” Physical model
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1/2”= 1’-0” Bay model
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WALL SECTION 1. PIER 2. CONCRETE BLOCK 3. FRENCH DRAIN 4. STEEL ANCHOR 5. SAND 6. VAPOR BARRIER 7. CONCRETE WITH REBAR 8. COMPACT EARTH 9. GRAVEL BEDDING 10. RIGID INSULATION 11. STEEL REINFORCEMENT 12. STEEL PLATE 13. HAT CHANNEL 14. CONCRETE PANELS 15. FLASHING 16. U BLOCK 17. STEEL ANGLE 18. TRUSS 19. METAL DECKING 20. CONCRETE SLAB 21. W BEAM
CONCRETE COLUMN CONCRETE VENEER TIE WATERPROOFING STUCCO RECYCLED RAINWATER POOL DRAIN
22. CONCRETE COLUMN 23. STEEL BEAM 24. HOLLOW CORE PLATE 25. TOPPING SLAB 26. PYLON SUPPORT 27. HAT CHANNEL 28. FLOOR DECKING 29. STEEL CLAMP 30. STEEL MESH 31. DOUBLE PANEL GLASS 32. HOLLOW STEEL MULLION 33. HOLLOW CORE PLATE 34. VAPOR BARRIER 35. RIGID INSULATION 36. TPO ROOF FINISH 37. ROOF DECKING 38. STEEL MESH 39. STEEL JOIST 40. STEEL TRUSS 41. STEEL BEAM 42. PV PANEL
CONCRETE FILLER RETURN DRAIN 2” PVC PIPE FLOOR DECKING HAT CHANNEL MECHANICAL SYSTEM PYLON SUPPORT 3” TOPPING SLAB
RIGID INSULATION HOLLOW CORE PLATE STEEL BEAM
CONCRETE SLAB STEEL ANGLE
METAL DECKING
U BLOCK
HAT CHANNEL STEEL PLATE
TRUSS CONCRETE PANELS
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
RIGID INSULATION BENTONITE FLASHING GRAVEL BEDDING COMPACT EARTH STEEL ANCHOR FRENCH DRAIN CONCRETE BLOCK
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PIER
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CONCRETE WITH REBAR VAPOR BARRIER SAND
PLUMBING SYSTEM RAINWATER TO THE WATER TANKS STORMWATER TO THE UNDERGROUND CISTERN TREATED WATER PUMPING BACK UP
RAINWATER HARVESTING
STORMWATER SYSTEM
1. RAINWATER ROOF COLLECTION
AREA DRAIN
2. WATER FILTER
UNDERGROUND CISTERN
RAIN GARDEN
6. GREY WATER 5. UV LIGHTING
3. WATER TANKS
4. WATER PUMP
CREEK
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| THE RIPPLE
Turkish bath interior rendering
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Whirlpool interior rendering
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“Memories of Sports” charcoal still life drawing, 2019
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DALLAS LIANG (214) 862-2255 dallas.liang@utexas.edu linkedin.com/in/dallas-liang
PROJECTS
EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Architecture
May 2025
Dog House Contest
Spring 2023 • Constructed a 40’ x 24’ x 26’ dog house using recycled materials and received excellent ratings in water, load, and air quality tests
LEADERSHIP
•Conducted detailed studies on wall components, building structure, water filtration, shading, health, and animal comfort
Taiwanese International Student Association
Microclimate Control
- Director of Publicity 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
National Art Honor Society
- President 2018-2019 •Directed 16 officer meetings and delegated tasks to 5 officers, orchestrating 10 fine art-related events •Accumulated 2000+ volunteering hours for school and Frisco Art Walk & Run by coordinating 17 members
WORK EXPERIENCE Red Door Escape Room
- Freelance Mural Artist July 2019 •Successfully configured and painted a 700 sqft escape room within 10 hours of work using acrylic paints •Identified potential issues with the owner and teammates to find creative solutions through open lines of communication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Languages: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
Spring 2023 •Calculated building thermal load and investigated insulation levels, solar heat gain, and exterior and interior thermal load •Integrated and sized HVAC components in floor plans and developed zonings for interior spaces with implied duct layout
Project Connect Metro Station
Fall 2022 •Designed a light transit station and connecting pathways to enhance walkability by bridging student living and UT campus •Produced 5 concept renderings after analyzing culture, demographics, urban heat island, zoning, and accessibility
HONORS Green Square Design Excellence Nomination College Honors Scholars - Top 20% ACE Mentor Program - 1st and 2nd place Visual Art Scholastic Event - State (Top 10%) Arts in the Square - Finalist Visual Art Scholastic Event - Regional
2023 2022 2019 2016, 2019 2018 2014-2019
SKILLS Analog
Digital Rhinoceros Revit Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
Midjourney Enscape ArcGIS Grasshopper Unity
Sketching Rendering Fabrication Video Editing Woodworking
Sculpting Painting
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