Grace Liang Architecture & Design Portfolio Winter 2023

GRACE LIANG 2023

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PORTFOLIO

HELLO THERE!

MY NAME IS GRACE

LIANG.

I am a third 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

COOKING & BAKING

DANCE

CONTACT:

GRACELIANG23@GMAIL.COM

+1 (647) 960 1886

TORONTO/CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

STUDENT INTERN DESIGNER: PERKINS&WILL

• created drawings, schedules, construction documents, and 3d models on Revit

• 3d modelled design options of the facade for residential highrise projects in rhino and enscape

• created various residential unit layouts in conjuction with the amenity floors

• experimented with grasshopper scripts and ideas for digital fabrication

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

• created advertisements (graphics, photos, videos) for various social media platforms and website

• designed, 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

DISTINCTIONS

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”

SKILLS

SketchUp Enscape

Adobe Suite (Ps, Ai, Id, Lr, An, Pr) Microsoft Office Corona

ANALOGUE

Laser Cutting

Model Making

Sketching

Photography (Film & Digital)

CNC Milling

December 21, 2022

To Whom It May Concern,

It is my pleasure to recommend Grace Liang as a student designer.

I had the pleasure of working with Grace for 4 months full-time while working on design explorations for a 3-tower masterplan project.

During our time together, Grace proved to be really strong at producing presentation material to convey design intent and has demonstrated good knowledge of software use both in Revit and Rhino.

Grace also demonstrated the ability to self-manage her time and the ability to identify priorities in order to successfully meet deadlines. Her work was a huge asset for the team that led to successful presentations with the client.

I am confident without reservation that Grace would be an excellent fit for your team. As a team player and dedicated designer, she will be a productive addition to your organization.

Feel free to contact me at laurence.renard@perkinswill.com if you have any questions or would like me to further elaborate on Grace’s talents and achievements.

Sincerely,

Laurence

Laurence Renard

Intermediate Architect

t +16044841562

email laurence.renard@perkinswill.com

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.

INSTRUCTORS: JESSICA HANZELKOVA & CAMERON PARKIN

SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

WINTER 2021

PLANTS INDOOR

PLANTS IN COURTYARD

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.

INSTRUCTOR: ANNA BEZNOGOVA

SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN

COLLABORATOR: AVINA GONEN

WINTER 2021

CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH CENTRE

PUERTO AYORA

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

ENTRANCE

OUTDOOR RAINWATER COLLECTION & WATER TREATMENT ROOM

MARINE RESEARCH ROOM

KITCHEN & DINING

INDOOR WATER & ENERGY STORAGE

GEOLOGY RESEARCH ROOM

BEDROOM BATHROOM ASTROLOGY RESEARCH ROOM

GROUND PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

COMPETITION: 20TH CISC ARCHITECTURAL STEEL COMPETITION

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.

INSTRUCTORS: CAMERON PARKIN & JUSTIN BREG

SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN

COLLABORATOR: ALEX BAE

WINTER 2021

1. MARKETPLACE

2. SEATING AREA

3. FOOD COURT

4. WASHROOMS

5. BIKE RACKS

STEEL TYPE, CONNECTION, AND FINISHES DIAGRAM

LOCATION: KITCHENER, ONTARIO

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.

INSTRUCTORS: RICK HALDENBY

SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

WINTER 2021

1. INCUBATION THEATRE

2. DRESSING ROOMS

3. MAIN THEATRE

4. OUTDOOR THEATRE

5. SAFE ROOM

6. LOBBY

7. GIFT SHOP

8. WASHROOMS

9. CAFE/BAR

10. GENERAL STORAGE

11. SOUND PRODUCTION

12. GREEN ROOMS

13. COMMUNITY GARDEN

14. DARK ROOM

15. BLACK ROOM

16. PHOTOGRAPHY ROOM

17. REHERSAL ROOMS

MAIN ENTRANCE & LOBBY

LOCATION: TORONTO, ONTARIO

FORM FOLLOWS FUNGUS

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.

INSTRUCTORS: FIONA LIM TUNG

COLLABORATORS: SOEUN PARK, AVINA GONEN & MEGAN SOUSA

SOFTWARE: RHINO 7, ENSCAPE, ADOBE PS, AI, IN

SUMMER 2022

300MM CONCRETE SLAB

19MM PLYWOOD

19MM FLOORING

10MM GYPSUM BOARD

50MM BATT INSULATION

90MM LIVING MYCELIUM INSULATION

STEEL STUDS

15MM PLYWOOD

TYVEK

25MM AIR SPACE

50MM MYCELIUM CLADDING

15MM CEMENT BOARD

LINTEL

150MM REINFORCED CONCRETE

75MM CONCRETE

20MM MYCELIUM BRICK

60MM SOIL MIX

PLANTING

DRAINAGE

GRAYWATER SPRINKLER

GRAYWATER PIPING

1. Sterilized soil mix and saw dust innoculated into mushroom

2. Innoculated medium incubated under controlled conditions for 14 days

4a. Mycelium composite then packed into humidity controlled panels to use as living insulation

3. Mycelium composite harvested and dried (harvested for living, both for dead)

4b. Medium poured into panel units

5. Panels are demoulded

6. Chitin fuses to form tough building-ready material (ready for use)

MYCELIUM GROWTH DIAGRAM

300MM CONCRETE SLAB

19MM PLYWOOD

19MM FLOORING

300MM CONCRETE SLAB

20MM MYCELIUM CLADDING

10MM GYPSUM BOARD

50MM BATT INSULATION

35MM MYCELIUM INSULATION

50MM BATT INSULATION

STEEL STUDS

20MM GYPSUM BOARD

12MM PLYWOOD

40MM CONCRETE CLADDING

WOOD PLANTER SOIL MIX MYCELIUM FUNGI

PERKINS & WILL - 3 TOWER MASTERPLAN PROJECT

WORK FLOW:

> DESIGN (RHINO & ENSCAPE)

> 3D MODEL (REVIT)

> CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS (REVIT)