GRACE LIANG2022ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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4 HELLO THERE! MY NAME IS GRACE LIANG. I am a second year student at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture in Cambridge, Ontario. As a designer and artist, most of my ideas and graphic styles are inspired by various art movements and artists. I am always on the lookout for new challenges to further develop my skills and education. I hope through working with you, I can demonstrate my passion while contributing to your success. I hope you enjoy this collection of DANCEFASHIONGRAPHICFILMJEWELRYPAINTINGTORONTO/CAMBRIDGE,+1GRACELIANG23@GMAIL.COMwork!(647)9601886ONTARIO&DRAWINGMAKING&DIGITALPHOTOGRAPHYDESIGNINTERESTS:CONTACT:
5 VITAECURRICULUMSKILLSDISTINCTIONSEXPERIENCEEDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE • Candidate for Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) EARL HAIG SECONDARY SCHOOL • Ontario Secondary Diploma, Honour Roll • Claude Watson Arts Program: Visual Arts Major DESIGN TEAM MEMBER: GRAND STUDIO • 2B Design Build Elective (UW Architecture) • assisted in the design and construction of the greenhouse component of a tiny house • will be on display at the City of Cambridge in August ARCHITECTURAL INTERN: DKSTUDIO ARCHITECTS INC. • created full drawing sets and specification packages for permit and construction • participated in site surveys and meetings for various retail projects while collaborating with engineers, contractors and clients • engaged in preliminary design, research, and project management to aid the development of various projects • created graphic content (renders, drawings, diagrams, 3d models, and presentations) for clients or promotional purposes CO-FOUNDER: GOODLUCK JEWELRY COMPANY • designed, sourced, and hand-made jewelry • created advertisements (graphics, photos, videos) for various social media platforms and website • packaged and shipped over 200 orders across Canada ARCHITECTURAL INTERN: JASON FUNG ARCHITECT INC. • created 3d models, drawings and renderings for various projects on AutoCad, Enscape, and SketchUp • assisted on site visits, meetings and the design process • hand-modelled a residential project EXCELLENT ACADEMIC STANDING • maintained an average above 80% CHRISTOPHER DEAN MORAN MEMORIAL AWARD • awarded to one Waterloo architecture student with most outstanding entrance portfolio SADIE MARISON VISUAL ART AWARD • awarded to a graduating student in the TDSB who excelled in the visual arts UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO MERIT SCHOLARSHIP • obtained an entrance average of 85%- 89.9% SELECTED WORK DISPLAYED AT WILLOWDALE YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL • pieces include: “Oranges On Sale” CITIZENSHIP AWARD • recognition for extensive involvement at Earl Haig Secondary School through extra-curriculars CLAUDE WATSON VISUAL ARTS AWARD • awarded to one student who excelled in the program and made an impact within the arts community SELECTED WORK DISPLAYED AT TWIST GALLERY • pieces include: “16 years of Car Travel”, “02 Bees”, and “Aquarium painting” PhotographySketchingModelHandANALOGUEdraftingMaking(Film & Digital) 3DPaintingPrinting RhinocerosSketchUpAutoCadRevitDIGITAL 6/7 LumionEnscape Adobe Suite (Ps, Ai, Id, Lr, An, Pr) Microsoft Office AutodeskGrasshopperCoronaRecap CantoneseEnglishLANGUAGES(Conversational) 2020 - Present Cambridge,Toronto,2016Ontario-2020Ontario Nov 2020 - Dec 2021 Toronto, Toronto,2020-PresentOntario202020202020202020202018,20192019Aug2021Ontario Jan 2022 - April 2022 Toronto, Ontario May 2022 - Present Cambridge, Ontario
443 St. Germain Avenue Toronto, ON M5M 1W9 08 June 2022 RE: Grace Liang – Reference
PresidentDmytriyRegards,Pereklita
To whom it may concern, Grace was employed as a student intern at dkstudio architects inc. from January to April 2022. While working on a number of projects such as an eyewear store, she demonstrated her design and drawing skills. She also showed professionalism and project management skills while working alongside her co workers and clients through meetings and presentations.
Grace is an excellent team player who is always ready to assist. She is an eager learner and an extremely hardworking individual It was a pleasure working with her and I recommend her to any potential employer Please contact me at dmytriy@dkstudio.ca or 647 281 1822 if you wish to discuss further.
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JASON FUNG ARCHITECT INC. 675 King St W, Unit 211 Toronto ON M5V www.jasonfungarchitect.com1M9jason@jasonfung.ca6479489176x3 September 24, 2021 Re: Letter of Recommendation for Grace Liang To whom it may concern With this letter, I wish to highly recommend Grace Liang for a co-op work placement and to be an active participant on your design team.
If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact me by phone or email.
JASONRegards,FUNG ARCHITECT Jason___________________________INC.Fung,OAA,M.Arch.,MRAIC. 7
During the summer of 2021, I have had the pleasure of providing a part-time internship placement for Grace. At the studio, Grace was eager to learn and maintained a positive attitude during all of her tasks. On site, and when meeting with contractors and clients, Grace was attentive and a keen observer of the surrounding context.
Grace also has strong technical and artistic skill. I have no doubt that she will perform at a high-level during her co-op work placement. With further guidance and support at your firm, I am confident that Grace will be a productive contributor to your design team.
With warm regards,
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As an extention of the landscape, specifically the Joel Weeks Park, Persephone’s Garden is a library + garden and kitchen which supports local sustainable food production and businesses. Highlighting its central courtyard, Persephone’s Garden is simply an urban building with an outdoor space within. During warmer months, the library’s courtyard allows community gardening. While in the winter, plants can be transported indoors as the visibility of the sun peeks through the east. This method of gardening allows fresh produce to be brought straight to the community kitchen or to local markets which encourages environmentally friendly activities while supporting its own community altogether. As timber and glass are the two main materials used, it allows total visibility and visual connections throughout the entire building. It also provides a view of the Don Valley River and the Joel Weeks Park. The library also features a cafe, various relaxation spaces, and shelves for cookbooks and plant storage.
GARDENPERSEPHONE’S
01 PROJECT: LIBRARY + LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT WINTER 2021 INSTRUCTORS: JESSICA HANZELKOVA & CAMERON PARKIN 9
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PLANTS INDOOR 1. ALOE VERA 2. THYME 3. OREGANO 4. CHIVES 5. GREEN ONION 6. SPINACH 7. ROSEMARY 8. BASIL 9. CEROPEGIA WOODII 10. 10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1.PLANTSFERNINCOURTYARDSTRAWBERRIESBROCCOLIPUMPKINTOMATOESSQUASHCARROTSGARLICPEPPERSBLUEBERRIESBEANS 11SOUTH SITE ELEVATION
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13 GROUND PLAN THIRD FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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UNFOLDED DIAGRAM SHOWING VIEWS AROUND THE COURTYARD 15
ISOMETRIC MODEL16
COURTYARDKITCHEN17
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Situated on the coast of Puerto Ayora, a vibrant and research-oriented town in the Galápagos Islands, Go Go Galápagos aims to uncover the mysteries of sea, earth, and sky - much like evolutionist Charles Darwin. Go Go Galápagos places emphasis on environmental building design, incorporating sustainable HVAC and water systems into its envelope and structure. The building uses island vernacular and modern construction techniques to best fit Puerto Ayora’s hot equatorial climate. Three researchers, a marine biologist, a botanist, and a meteorologist converge in the centre’s main building to sleep, eat, and connect, then dispere into their respective research huts to conduct experiments in their field of study.
1B ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN LOCATION: PUERTO AYORA, GALÁPAGOS PROJECT: OASIS02GOGALÁPAGOSGO 20
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN WINTER 2021COLLABORATOR: AVINA GONEN INSTRUCTOR: ANNA BEZNOGOVA 21
SITE PLAN PUERTO AYORA CHARLES RESEARCHDARWINCENTRE 22
WALL SECTION BAMBOO CLADDING | 100MM GYPSUM BOARD |13MM DENSELY PACKED CELLULOSE INSULATION | 200MM AIR/VAPOUR BARRIER WOVEN BAMBOO GRID SHEET | 20MM BAMBOO PURLIN | 100MM RADIANT BAMBOOBARRIERROOFCLADDING | 100MM RAIN RECLAIMEDDOUBLEGUTTERGLAZINGWOOD PANELLING | 50 MM GYPSUM BOARD | 19MM DENSELY PACKED CELLULOSE INSULATION | 150MM AIR/VAPOUR BARRIER WOVEN BAMBOO GRID SHEET | 20MM RECLAIMED WOOD SIDING | 50MM STEEL TREATEDFLOORTIMBERTIESLINKJOISTWOOD POST TIMBER RECLAIMEDUNDISTURBEDPACKEDCONRETECONCRETELINKPIERSTEELTIESFOOTINGSANDSOILWOODCLADDING | 35MM GYPSUM BOARD | 13MM DENSELY PACKED CELLULOSE INSULATION | 200MM AIR/ VAPOUR POLYISOCYANURATEBARRIERINSULATION | 35MM RECLAIMED PLYWOOD | 19MM GYPSUM CONCRETE | 19MM FLATTENED BAMBOO FLOORING | 20MM 23
GROUND PLAN 1 2 3 54 OUTDOORENTRANCELEGEND RAINWATER COLLECTION & WATER TREATMENT ROOM MARINE RESEARCH ROOM KITCHEN & DINING INDOOR WATER & ENERGY STORAGE GEOLOGY RESEARCH ROOM ASTROLOGYBATHROOMBEDROOM RESEARCH ROOM987654321 24
SECOND FLOOR PLAN THIRD FLOOR PLAN 6 7 8 7 7 9 25
SOUTH-WESTSECTIONELEVATIONAA26
SYSTEMS DIAGRAM 27
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Red Snake looks to emulate the linear eastern asian night market typology. The linear canopy is a l-shaped covering located in Shanghai Alley, a historical street in Chinatown, Vancouver B.C. Red Snake emulates the skeleton of a snake. It is in reference to the famous chinese folklore story of the White Snake, a symbol of good harvest, health, and its ability to bring together families and communities. The canopy’s symbolic form engages the surrounding Chinatown community through its cultural reference to the community’s historical Chinese diaspora and its market Theprogram.structure is supported in tension by eight curved towers which evokes the maw of a snake. The canopy consists of a curved i-beam central spine with steel plate ribs reaching down from its centre. The whole carapace is covered in a steel mesh and polyester sheet providing shading and protection from the outdoor environment.
LOCATION: VANCOUVER, COLUMBIA
1B BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COMPETITION: 20TH CISC ARCHITECTURAL STEEL COMPETITION03 BUILDINGSAM 32
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RED SNAKE
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN SAM BUILDINGKEE WINTER 2021COLLABORATOR: ALEX BAE INSTRUCTORS: CAMERON PARKIN & JUSTIN BREG 33
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NORTH-EAST ELEVATION 35
GROUND PLAN ROOF PLAN 5.4.3.2.1.LEGENDMARKETPLACESEATINGAREAFOODCOURTWASHROOMSBIKERACKS 3 2 52 4 1 1 36
STEEL TYPE, CONNECTION, AND FINISHES DIAGRAM STEEL COMPONENT DIAGRAM 37
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LOCATION: KITCHENER, ONTARIO 04 2A DESIGN STUDIOPROJECT: ADAPTIVE REUSE FRAGMENTED
Preserving various historical fragments of the existing Police Station in Kitchener, Ontario, Fragmented is a community centre that promotes the arts, sustainability, and creativity through its program and connections. This consists of solid volumes made out of the existing limestone or brick and transparent pavilions constructed out of glass and steel mullions. Fragmented consists of seven separate volumes which are stand alone or connected as it guides its users through it’s openings and pathways. Through the combination of outdoor and indoor spaces, positive and negative spaces, this composition represents equality within the overall site.
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN WINTER 2021INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTORS:PROJECT RICK HALDENBY 39
1. INCUBATION THEATRE 2. DRESSING ROOMS 3. MAIN THEATRE 4. OUTDOOR THEATRE 5. SAFE ROOM 6. LOBBY 7. GIFT SHOP 8. WASHROOMS 9. 10.CAFE/BARGENERAL STORAGE 11. SOUND PRODUCTION 12. GREEN ROOMS 13. COMMUNITY GARDEN 14. DARK ROOM 15. BLACK ROOM 16. PHOTOGRAPHY ROOM 17. REHERSAL ROOMS 18. OFFICE SPACE 19. STORAGE 20. PRINTING 21. LOADING / PARKING 22. SHARED WORKING SPACE 23. WORKSHOP 24. STUDIO 25. OUTDOOR 26. DINING 27. COMMUNITY 28. APARTMENTS 29. MULTIMEDIA 30. LIGHTINGB B AA2828282813 4 6 2423 25 2627 321 GROUND LEGEND 40
1313 AAAAB BBB OUTDOOR GALLERY / LIGHTINGMULTIMEDIAAPARTMENTSCOMMUNITYLOUNGEKITCHENANDSOUND 24 29 30 28282828 18 20 22 28282828 GROUND FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN THIRD FLOOR PLAN 41
42 MAIN ENTRANCE & LOBBY
43PERSPECTIVE SECTION BB MAIN THEATRE & OUTDOOR DININGCOMMUNITY GARDEN
FUNGUSFOLLOWSFORM
Form Follows Fungus is a proposed high-rise which aims to address a number of Toronto’s housing needs, as well as explore ideas of ecology in the context of skyscraper design. The project employs a system of fungi-shaped planting terraces to filter the tower’s greywater and use it to humidify the “core” where mycelium, the precursor to fungi, can be cultivated quickly and harvested to support the building’s mechanical systems. Mycelium is used in both dried and living form as an insulation method. The tower is located at the major downtown intersection of Bloor St. and Spadina Ave., and a walk away from the University of Toronto campus, making it an ideal location for students and adults entering the workforce. Form Follows Fungus’ program is divided into four components: retail and office spaces, student living, single and double-rooms, and resident amenities.
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LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO
PERSONAL WORKCOMPETITION: SKYHIVE05
SUMMER 2022COLLABORATORS: SOEUN PARK, AVINA GONEN & MEGAN SOUSA INSTRUCTORS: FIONA LIM TUNG SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN 45
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AXONOMETRIC & VIEWPOINTS 47SITE ANALYSIS
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10MM GYPSUM BOARD 50MM BATT INSULATION 90MM LIVING MYCELIUM INSULATION STEEL 50MM25MMTYVEK15MMSTUDSPLYWOODAIRSPACEMYCELIUM CLADDING 15MM CEMENT BOARD 150MMLINTEL REINFORCED CONCRETE 75MM CONCRETE 20MM MYCELIUM BRICK 60MM SOIL MIX PLANTINGGRAYWATERDRAINAGESPRINKLER 300MM CONCRETE SLAB 140MM BATT 19MM19MMINSULATIONPLYWOODFLOORING GRAYWATER PIPING TERRACE CONNECTION 49
1. Sterilized soil mix and saw dust innoculated into mushroom 2. daysconditionscontrolledincubatedmediumInnoculatedunderfor14 3. dead)forandcompositeMyceliumharvesteddried(harvestedliving,bothfor4a.panel4b.usecontrolledpackedcompositeMyceliumthenintohumiditypanelstoaslivinginsulationMediumpouredintounits 5. Panels demouldedare 6. Chitin fuses to form formaterialbuilding-readytough(readyuse) 50 MYCELIUM GROWTH DIAGRAMCORE
20MM MYCELIUM CLADDING 10MM GYPSUM BOARD 50MM BATT INSULATION 35MM MYCELIUM INSULATION 50MM BATT INSULATION STEEL 20MMSTUDSGYPSUM BOARD 12MM PLYWOOD 40MM CONCRETE CLADDING 300MM CONCRETE SLAB 140MM BATT INSULATIONWOOD PLANTER SOIL FUNGIMYCELIUMMIX 300MM CONCRETE SLAB 140MM BATT 19MM19MMINSULATIONPLYWOODFLOORING 51CORE WALL DETAIL
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WORKSOTHER 53SELF-PORTRAIT, ACRYLIC ON KETTLE
54 HANDS DRAWING, GRAPHITE ON PAPER
55LIFE DRAWING: CHARCOAL ON PAPER
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57DRESSED IN NIGHT: EMBROIDERY ON PAPER
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