GRACE LIANG ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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PERSEPHONE’S GARDEN
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GO GO GALÁPAGOS
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RED SNAKE
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TD (2)
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GHOUSE
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OTHER WORKS
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CONTENTS
CURRICULUM VITAE
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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 work!
INTERESTS: PAINTING & DRAWING JEWELRY MAKING FILM & DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY GRAPHIC DESIGN FASHION DANCE CONTACT: GRACELIANG23@GMAIL.COM +1 (647) 960 1886 TORONTO/CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO 4
2020 - Present Cambridge, Ontario
2016 - 2020 Toronto, Ontario
EXPERIENCE Nov 2020 - Present Toronto, Ontario
Aug 2021 Toronto, Ontario
May 2021 - Sept 2021 Cambridge, Ontario
Sept 2018 - Jun 2020 Toronto, Ontario
May 2018 - Apr 2019 North York Centre Toronto, Ontario
DISTINCTIONS 2020-Present
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
CO-FOUNDER: GOODLUCK JEWELRY COMPANY • • • •
designed, sourced, and hand-made jewelry created advertisements (graphics, photos, videos) for various social media platforms and website engaged with customers through email inquires and instagram promotions which increased sales 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
ORIENTATION LEADER: UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
• created faculty intro videos, event promotions, and managed social platforms to engage with students
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: YEARBOOK • • • •
communicated between students, photographers, editors, staff, and printing company representatives lead weekly meetings to ensure all due dates are met and the timeline is followed designed and organized the layout, graphics, and aesthetics of the book organized yearbook distribution for over 2,000 students
CREW MEMBER: BOOSTER JUICE
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
• engaged in customer service • prepared drinks and food in a fast-paced environment • ensured closing and opening procedures
EXCELLENT ACADEMIC STANDING • maintained an average above 80%
2020
CHRISTOPHER DEAN MORAN MEMORIAL AWARD • awarded to one Waterloo architecture student with most outstanding entrance portfolio
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SADIE MARISON VISUAL ART AWARD • awarded to a graduating student in the TDSB who excelled in the visual arts
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UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO MERIT SCHOLARSHIP • obtained an entrance average of 85%- 89.9%
2020
SELECTED WORK DISPLAYED AT WILLOWDALE YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL • pieces include: “Oranges On Sale”
2020
CITIZENSHIP AWARD • recognition for extensive involvement at Earl Haig Secondary School through extra-curriculars
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CLAUDE WATSON VISUAL ARTS AWARD
• awarded to one student who excelled in the program and made an impact within the arts community 2018, 2019
SELECTED WORK DISPLAYED AT TWIST GALLERY • pieces include: “16 years of Car Travel”, “02 Bees”, and “Aquarium painting”
SKILLS
DIGITAL
Revit AutoCad SketchUp Rhinoceros 6/7 Enscape Lumion
Adobe Suite (Ps, Ai, Id, Lr, An, Pr) Microsoft Office Corona Grasshopper Autodesk Recap
ANALOGUE
Hand drafting Model Making Laser Cutting Photography (Film & Digital) CNC Milling 3D Printing
LANGUAGES
English Cantonese (Conversational)
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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. 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. If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact me by phone or email. With warm regards, Regards, JASON FUNG ARCHITECT INC.
___________________________ Jason Fung, OAA, M.Arch., MRAIC.
JASON FUNG ARCHITECT INC. 675 King St W, Unit 211 Toronto ON M5V 1M9 www.jasonfungarchitect.com jason@jasonfung.ca 647 948 9176 x3
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PROJECT: LIBRARY +
LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO
PERSEPHONE’S GARDEN 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.
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1B DESIGN STUDIO
INSTRUCTORS: JESSICA HANZELKOVA & CAMERON PARKIN
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
WINTER 2021
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SITE PLAN
PLANTS INDOOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
ALOE VERA THYME OREGANO CHIVES GREEN ONION SPINACH ROSEMARY BASIL CEROPEGIA WOODII FERN
PLANTS IN COURTYARD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
STRAWBERRIES BROCCOLI PUMPKIN TOMATOES SQUASH CARROTS GARLIC PEPPERS BLUEBERRIES BEANS
SOUTH SITE ELEVATION 11
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN 13
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UNFOLDED DIAGRAM SHOWING VIEWS AROUND THE COURTYARD 15
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ISOMETRIC MODEL
KITCHEN
COURTYARD17
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SECTION AA
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PROJECT: OASIS
LOCATION: PUERTO AYORA, GALÁPAGOS
GO GO GALÁPAGOS 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.
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1B ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
INSTRUCTOR: ANNA BEZNOGOVA
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN
COLLABORATOR: AVINA GONEN
WINTER 2021
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CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH CENTRE
PUERTO AYORA
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SITE PLAN
BAMBOO CLADDING | 100MM GYPSUM BOARD |13MM DENSELY PACKED CELLULOSE INSULATION | 200MM AIR/VAPOUR BARRIER WOVEN BAMBOO GRID SHEET | 20MM BAMBOO PURLIN | 100MM RADIANT BARRIER BAMBOO ROOF CLADDING | 100MM
RAIN GUTTER DOUBLE GLAZING
RECLAIMED WOOD PANELLING | 50 MM GYPSUM BOARD | 19MM DENSELY PACKED CELLULOSE INSULATION | 150MM AIR/VAPOUR BARRIER WOVEN BAMBOO GRID SHEET | 20MM RECLAIMED WOOD SIDING | 50MM
STEEL TIES TIMBER LINK
FLOOR JOIST
RECLAIMED WOOD CLADDING | 35MM GYPSUM BOARD | 13MM DENSELY PACKED CELLULOSE INSULATION | 200MM AIR/ VAPOUR BARRIER POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION | 35MM RECLAIMED PLYWOOD | 19MM GYPSUM CONCRETE | 19MM FLATTENED BAMBOO FLOORING | 20MM TREATED WOOD POST TIMBER LINK CONCRETE PIER STEEL TIES CONRETE FOOTING PACKED SAND
UNDISTURBED SOIL
WALL SECTION
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ENTRANCE OUTDOOR RAINWATER COLLECTION & WATER TREATMENT ROOM MARINE RESEARCH ROOM KITCHEN & DINING INDOOR WATER & ENERGY STORAGE GEOLOGY RESEARCH ROOM BEDROOM BATHROOM ASTROLOGY RESEARCH ROOM
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GROUND PLAN
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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SOUTH-WEST ELEVATION
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SECTION AA
SYSTEMS DIAGRAM 27
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EXTERIOR
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COMPETITION: 20TH CISC ARCHITECTURAL STEEL COMPETITION
1B BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
LOCATION: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
RED SNAKE 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 program. The 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.
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CHINATOWN VANCOUVER SHOPPING MALL
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SAM BUIL
INSTRUCTORS: CAMERON PARKIN & JUSTIN BREG
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN
COLLABORATOR: ALEX BAE
WINTER 2021
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CARRALL ST
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SITE PLAN
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NORTH-EAST ELEVATION
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LEGEND
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1. MARKETPLACE 2. SEATING AREA 3. FOOD COURT 4. WASHROOMS 5. BIKE RACKS
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GROUND PLAN
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ROOF PLAN
STEEL TYPE, CONNECTION, AND FINISHES DIAGRAM
STEEL COMPONENT DIAGRAM 37
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PROJECT: PAVILLION
LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO
TD (2) Blending itself into the urban fabric of Toronto’s financial district, particularly the existing TD buildings, TD(2) takes a satirical approach to Van Der Rohe’s International Style. Criticizing the typical 9-5 work culture, the roating doors on the interior of the spcae represent the work done inside these adjacent buildings: life draining, often repetitive tasks. After quite literally pushing through the routine, as break is found through a central courtyard, which includes seating and a staircase leading to the upper floor. Viewers of the upper floor can watch those below them as they follow their menial routine, while they enjoy the open air, and escape from the ‘boxed in’ reality of their work environment.
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2A DESIGN STUDIO
INSTRUCTOR: RICK HALDENBY
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN
COLLABORATORS: DANNY PANG & LIAM ENGEL
FALL 2021
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT
SITE S
TORONTO, ONTARIO
PLAN &
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SECTION
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SECTION AA
2ND FLOOR
AXONOMETRIC & MATERIALITY
INTERIOR
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PROJECT: HIGH RISE
LOCATION: KITCHENER, ONTARIO
GHOUSE GHouse is a remodel of the existing building located on 53 Water Street North in Kitchener, Ontario. It brings the aspect of living in a spacious suburban house, but within a compact building complex. As Kitchener’s population will be increasing, homes for students and young adults will be needed as multiple post-secondary schools and workplaces are close-by. GHouse provides their residents with a grand community garden on every two floors and an exterior accessway that brings each unit towards the closest garden. This outdoor program provides the space that is needed in many building apartments.
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2A DESIGN STUDIO
INSTRUCTOR: RICK HALDENBY
SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
FALL 2021
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UPPER LEVEL PLAN
LEGEND 1 BEDROOM UNIT: A, B, C, 3 BEDROOM UNIT: D, E, F, G, COMMUNITY GARDEN: H
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LOWER LEVEL PLAN
AXONOMETRIC
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AXONOMETRIC &SECTION VIEWPOINTS AA 49
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OTHER WORKS SELF-PORTRAIT, ACRYLIC ON KETTLE
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HANDS DRAWING, GRAPHITE ON PAPER
LIFE DRAWING: CHARCOAL ON PAPER
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DRESSED IN NIGHT: EMBROIDERY ON PAPER
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GRACE LIANG
GRACELIANG23@GMAIL.COM +1 (647) 960 1886 TORONTO/CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO