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* Cover art: sketch of Galata SALT Library, Istanbul. More works from 2015 Rome and Istanbul Spring semester study abroad trip can be found on p. 41
Arts[Rock]Center
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Heath Ceramics
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Flat Pack it!
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Floating Residence
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Lake Pepin Residence
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Visual Culture
[06]
¡GRAPHIC DESIGN!
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Resume
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—A university community art center proposaal P01-10
—Intro to structure, massing and materiality P11-18
—All-in-one-piece studio hub P19-24
—A hypothetical personal dwelling P25-30
—A retirement house proposal P31-40
—See the world one drawing at a time P41-46
—What happens when the homework is done P47-48
[01]
Arts[Rock]Center —A university community art center proposal semester
Fall 2014
project location
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
course
Arch Studio III (ARCH 4283)
duration
2 months
building type
educational/ public
instructor(s)
Mary Guzowski
Arts[Rock]Center
was a site-focused studio project to propose an art center for the University of Minnesota where creativity was displayed, experienced and shared. Inspired by the majestic Mississippi River water body and the riverbank landform in the close vicinity, on-site conditions were imagined as metaphoric currents to carve out the final building as if from a solid piece of rocky material; the result was a sculptural and triangulated façade. The interior layout was manipulated to encourage interactions among humans, arts and site; this was achieved architecturally through facing terraced floor slabs and multifunctional grand staircases—Terraced floor slabs created several balconies over which strong visual connections could be made between any two points in the building prompting interactions and circulations; the grand staircases blurred the lines between spaces for circulation, socializing, exhibition and production.
VISITOR DUGOUT
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Drawing inspiration from the Mississippi River and near-site topography.
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Orient raw massing according to the direction of winter prevalent winds.
Imagine site conditions as metaphoric currents that chisel away raw massing and reveal the final building.
Establish visual connections between neighboring communities and the university.
Pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle circulation patterns further refine the geometry.
Establish interior floor slabs and staircases circulation.
Punctures are made in line with scenic conditions of site.
Glazing and roof canopies calculated to create optimal solar environment year round.
Final design
(Top) 1/16” = 1’-0” physical model photo (Bottom) Evolutionary diagram
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(Top) South section (Bottom) East section
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ACTIV / CL
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BLACK BOX THEATER
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ACTIVE / CLA
GREEN ROOM
STORAGE
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GALLERY/ OUTDOOR THEATER
LOBBY
MAIN ENTRANCE
WORKSHOP
BACKSTAGE/ STORAGE
Circulation Performance Administration Education
Social mixer Gallery Storage/ Utility/ Production
FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE/ GALLERY
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GALLERY C B
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(Left) Programing (Middle) Floor plans (Right) Interior renderings
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Rendering showing light and shadow play on the triangulated faรงade at night.
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[02]
Heath Ceramics —Intro to structure, massing and materiality semester
Fall 2013
project location
downtown Minneapolis
course
ARCH Studio I (ARCH 3281)
duration
1.5 months
building type
small-scale commercial
instructor(s)
Professor Dan Clark, Martha McQuade & Andrea Johnson
Heath
Ceramics was a studio project to find a balance expression
between concrete masses and light steel structure. The modular steel members of the factory created a series of cubic spaces that mimicked the formal quality of the concrete showroom; the rhythm inherited in the modulating heights of the street front not only brought together both parts of the property but also served pragmatic function of housing a variety of programs. Back edge of the building morphed to respond to the shape of the lot. Greenery was inserted in between building volumes to take advantage of the changing colors of distinct seasons in Minneapolis, taking in the sight of different hues year round.
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Street front rendering collage using photograph of 1/8” = 1’-0” physical model.
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OFFICE WORKSPACE WORKSPACE
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CHECKOUT COFFEE BAR
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Create penetrating view that links factory, showroom and pedestrian street
Horizontal rhythmic modulation provides housing for programs
Conform building geometry to lot shape
Vertical rhythmic modulation lets in natural light and accommodates programmatic needs
Modular street front ties factory and showroom together
Final Design
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(Opposite page) Building plan (Top) Evolutionary diagram (Middle) A-A’ section (Bottom) B-B’ section
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Photo collage of 1/8” = 1’-0” physical model showing the atmospheric quality of the cubic workspaces and how facing compartments flanking open central axis facilitate human interactions.
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Flat Pack it! —All-in-one-piece studio hub semester project location course duration product type instructor(s) collaboration
Spring 2014 Rapson Hall, University of Minneosta, Minneapolis Arch Studio II (ARCH 3282) ARCH 3281 2 weeks furniture Kristen Paulsen and Matthew Byers Reid Ziolkowski
In this charrette exercise, students were asked to work in groups of two to collaboratively and creatively come up with a functional piece of
furniture that was to be put in a corner of the design studio classroom. Programs were to be determined; dimension and material allowances were prescribed. The final proposal aimed to be relevant to architecture student life and use the least material and the simplest assembly method. Folding was used to manipulate prefabricated powder-coated metal panels. The final ensemble included a coffee station, shelving unit, seating and a study nook that were all self-supporting and required minimal assembly and no screws. Units were movable and could be rearranged to accommodate different usage.
(Top) Photo collage of 1” = 1’-0” physical model showing the one-person study nook design that thinks very thoughtfully of the location of the window and (bottom) brainstorming sketch.
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COFFEE STATION + RESOURCE SHELVE
SEATING 1
SEATING 2
STUDY NOOK
(Above) Assembly methods (Opposite page) Unassembled unit pieces
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Photo collage of 1” = 1’-0” physical model showing units work jointly to define different zones within the ensemble.
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Floating Residence —A hypothetical personal dwelling semester
Fall 2011
course
Intro to Landscape Architecture Drawing
duration
1.5 months
project type
hand drafting
instructor(s)
Professor John Larson
This project was the final assignment of an introductory drawing class to landscape architecture design. It aimed to demonstrate various drafting and rendering techniques and concepts covered in the course. The main courtyard was the focus and next to a building that was free to be assigned with any characteristic. I was inspired to create a hypothetical personal dwelling. The location would be situated in tropical climate and the peripheral water ponds jointly with the infinity pool design evoked an illusion of a floating dwelling.
Brainstorming draft
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(Above) Final 3/16”= 1’-0 hand-rendered plan on 18x24” Strathmore newsprint paper. (Opposite top) Courtyard perspective and (opposite bottom) elevation.
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Final 3/16”= 1’-0 hand-rendered axonometric drawing on 18x24” Strathmore newsprint paper.
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Lake Pepin Residence —A retirement house proposal semester
Fall 2014
project location
Lake Pepin, Wisconsin
course
Construction Plan Reading (CMGT 3011)
duration
1 month
building type
residential
instructor(s)
Rose Marie Kuehni
This project was for a preliminary construction plan reading class where essential working documents literacy was taught and applied. The assignment was particularly exhilarating because it was for a real client friend of the instructor. The client adored French Provincial interior and the extensive nature of Frank Lloyd Wright’s style of architecture. To provide a compelling proposal, the final design strove to create strong connections between inside and outside through material manipulation, programming and orientation of openings. Environmental design techniques were also implemented to maximize access to winter south sun and take advantage of the distant calming view of Lake Pepin.
Brainstorming sketch
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PANTRY
STORAGE
GUEST BEDROOM
GUST BATHROOM
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HALLWAY
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KITCHEN
BREAKFAST NOOK
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(Opposite page) First floor plan (Above left) Sun filled breakfast nook and open floor plan hugged by unobscured view of the landscape and (above right) stone-paved pathway, connecting driveway and patio, features water channel lined with native water plants to Lake Pepin.
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(Opposite page) Second floor plan (Above left) Workout area outside the mater bedroom added as per the wishes of client and (above right) awoken by the visual feast of dawning sun and Lake Pepin.
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5’-5”
5’-11”
1’-6”
5’-6” 0’-9 7/16”
2’-2 7/8” 1’-0”
5’-5”
4’-8”
3’-7 5/16”
4’-5”
5’-4”
19’-2”
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3’-10”
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3/4” Groundbreaker Fiber Board Protector (extends 12” below grade)
BASEMENT Concrete Slab
Hardie Panel 5/8” Gypsum Board
Peel & Stick Membrane
3” XPS Rigid Insulation (R-15
2” XPS Rigid Insulation (R-10
Capillary Break
Granular Capillary Break and Drainage Pad
3” XPS Rigid Insulation (R-15
ComfortBatt Roxul Insulation (R-15)
Filter Fabric
3/4” Air Gap
Drain Pipe 1/2” O.S.B Sheathing Concrete Footing DETAIL
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(Above top) West elevation highlighting the vertical vegetated wall that greets the owner who’s a gardening enthusiast upon coming home everyday and (above bottom) Detail drawings. (Opposite page top) South elevation and (opposite page bottom) Section A-A’.
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Rendering showing exterior patio as an extension from the open floor plan on the ground level, in an attempt to emulate the Prairie Style that characterizes Frank Lloyd Wright’s work.
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Visual Culture —See the world one drawing at a time semester
Spring 2015
project location
Rome, Istanbul
course duration
Istanbul: Visual Culture (ARCH 3722)
Project type
hand drawing
instructor(s)
Professor Ozayr Saloojee
I’ve always been a very visual person. I believe there is an irreplaceable place for hand drawings that ties artistic instincts with humanity. Prior the study aboard trip, I had come across the term “urban sketcher” and decided that I wanted to live as one. During my 4-month stay in Europe I constantly put down in my Moleskine journal what interested me. Putting myself out there and drawing in public had proven to be a very fruitful way to interact with local people and learn about their cultures. Here I’m sharing with you some selected pieces from my visual journals followed by the final presentation for my visual culture course in Istanbul.
Worn edges, scuff marks, and baggage slips have only added more savory memories and characteristics to the journals.
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Original works on 5 x 8.25� sketch and watercolor Moleskine hardcover journal paper.
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Composite visual map of Galata neighborhood in Istanbul; graphite on 12x18� paper.
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¡GRAPHIC DESIGN! —What happens when the homework is done semester
whenever
project location
wherever
course
self-taught
project type
graphic design
instructor(s)
The great World Wide Web
As part of the College of Design family, I’d like to believe that no areas of design are off-limits if you have the right mind for it. I think the architecture curriculum has given us transferable knowledge that can be applied to other areas of creative interests. On the right side are some graphic design pieces that I’ve done on the side while in school in my leisure time. Hopefully, they will offer you a glimpse of my personality and voice as a designer!
EminoEssence Packaging Design [2013
SUMMER]
Pastime project of an architecture student who is genuinely interested in exploring different areas of design!
mcae’s 10-year anniversary T-shirt Competition For University of Minnesota Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence’s 10-year anniversary, the design focused on displaying the organization’s core values of equity, diversity, and academic excellence.
[2014 July]
Headlineshirts company T-shirt Competition The competition called for a summer-themed T-shirt design, and the goal here was to think out of the box of items that are traditionally associated with summer season. The slice of watermelon is smiling with its seeds and wearing sunglasses reveals the joy and sweetness summer brings out in everyone.
[2015 july]
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EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA—TWIN CITIES BACHELOR OF SCIENCES IN ARCHITECTURE Graduating GPA: 3.62 / Graduated in May 2015
SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM ROMA & ISTANBUL —SPRING 2015 RELATED COURSEWORK
Architectural Design Studio I-IV, Materials and Methods, Environmental Technology I, Architectural Structures I, Construction Plan Reading, Design in the Digital Age, Intro Architecture Drawing, Intro Landscape Architecture Drawing Bachelor of Science in Architecture University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 612. 417. 8252 tangx289@umn.edu 814 13th Ave. SE Apt. 504 Minneapolis, MN 55414 http://issuu.com/douglastang9
SKILLS & LANGUAGES Photoshop CS6 Illustrator CS6 InDesign CS6 MS Office/Apple iWork Sketch Up Sketching Drafting Auto CAD Creativity Socializing/ Networking Communication Teamwork Organization Mandarin Chinese English
HONORS BRUCE ABRAHAMSON EXPERIENCE ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP FALL 2014
Merit-based scholarship awarded to applicants with strong drawing skills and promising academic credentials
LIEBENBERG SCHOLARSHIP FALL 2013
Merit-based scholarship awarded to applicants seeking Bachelor of Sciences in Architecture degree
COLLEGE OF DESIGN DEAN’S LIST 3 semesters
EXPERIENCES HEADLINE SHIRTS T-SHIRT GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST MINNEAPOLIS, MN — JUNE 2015 > > > >
First Place in nation-wide contest Designed whimsical t-shirt graphic that resonated with the company’s aesthetics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Worked collaboratively with creative director and design team to finalize screen-printing document Design will be produced and sold nationally
BOOK ILLUSTRATION —FOR ARCHITERICA. L'ARTE DI ABITARE BY CARMIA DE NINNIS ROME, ITALY — MARCH 2015 > >
Provided author with input on furniture, materials and color scheme selection that worked coherently with author’s wall paneling products Hand rendered author’s interior design visions in watercolor
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MULTICULTURAL CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST MINNEAPOLIS, MN — JULY 2014 > >
First place in school-wide contest Translated and abstracted MCAE’s core values into geometric design
ENGLISH TUTOR TAIPEI, TAIWAN — EVERY SUMMER OF 2012-2014 > > >
Utilized strong written and clear verbal communication skills to carry out informative lessons that helped students grow in fluency and succeeded in their academic goals Created engaging lesson materials and organized schedules to meet students’ needs Assisted adult student in obtaining professional English tour guide certificate
ACTIVITIES AIAS BOARD MEMBER, ADVERTISING COORDINATOR FALL 2014 > >
Managed the overall appearance of AIAS chapter by putting together well-designed and polished posters and flyers Communicated news and information on guest speaker lectures to student body by means of emails and printed materials
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION SPRING 2012 — SPRING 2013 > >
Assisted in planning and executing Taiwanese Student Association’s annual night market event Served as event receptionist
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
612. 417. 8252 tangx289@umn.edu 814 13th Ave. SE Apt. 504 Minneapolis, MN 55414 http://issuu.com/douglastang9
* Cover art: sketch of Galata SALT Library, Istanbul. More works from 2015 Rome and Istanbul Spring semester study abroad trip can be found on p. 41