Yufan (Grace) Liang Selected Work

YUFAN LIANG

University of California, Berkeley, M.Arch University of Toronto, B.A

Selected Works from 2019-2022

Frames

Collective Housing

ARCH 201: Architecture Studio 3 (Fall 2022)

Instructor: Rudabeh Pakravan

Individual Work, 2022.09-12

The project is a collective housing, which is generated from the observations of Broadway, Oakland, CA. Staring off from the urban experience when standing at the Broadway. The design further developed from a conceptual chunk model of foam. And then it expanded and grown into a collective housing.

The design is a townhouse which consisted of 45 units in the site area of 0.8 acre. It is featured in bringing both sides of views of Broadway together. By providing a unique and vivid living condition, it aims to further challenge the rigid city grid.

Units Axonometric

Unroll Facade Axonometric

Units Axonometric

The project is derived from the observation of Broadway in downtown Oakland. am interested in different perspectives shifting at one spot at the same time. And to challenge to the rigid city planning. The two collages illustrate the connection of perspectives after the shearing of grid layouts.

Unite d habitation and gifu housing by SANNA are the two case studies influence the design as well.

The diagrams demonstrate the investigation of connectivity of perspectives from interlocking of two spaces, as well as the folding and unfolding of the façade.

Kitagata Gifu Unroll Facade Axonometric Chunk Model Plan

Unite d’Habitation

Chunk Model Plan

‘ Ovservation of Broadway St.

Unite d’Habitation

Chunk Model Section B

Unite d’Habitation

Chunk Model Section A

Ground Floor Plan 1/8” = 1’-0”

Second Floor Plan 1/8” = 1’-0”

Third Floor Plan 1/8” = 1’-0”

Section 1/8” = 1’-0”

Boat House

ARCH 200A: Introduction to Architecture Studio 1 (Fall 2021)

Instructor: Kristen Sidell

Individual Work, 2021.09-12

This project is about four quadrants of spaces are aligned along a linear shifted spine, within each quadrant, the ground plane has varying degrees of elevation to allow different experiences of the sculptural interior form and variation of light.

The shifted spine has a rotational quality that organizes the sculptural roofs. It is achieved by different size of spaces rotating around the spine crossing at the central area. The spaces are arranged in different heights to create a sense of spatial complexity and it is a response to the varying heights of the roof, which is represented in this unfolded elevation.

Plan

2. Living Room 3. Kitchen 4. Lounge 5. Cafe

Unite

ARC201: How to design nothing

Instructor: Brian Boigon Individual Redo Work, 2020.09-12

The project explores new approach to unite people together. By adding a new route to connect two roads, the building is featured in dynamic integration and vivid interaction among people. When walking along the ramp, there is a slow ascent through the buildings levels that has a degree of reveal allowing the passerby to peer into the spaces through the separation between the floor planes and the ramp. The space contains an atrium inside to create an open environment for students. In addition, there is a number of plantations on atrium of the ground floor to generate a natural garden inside. Rooftop is made of truss structure that brings natural sunlight into the center of the building. Along with the glass rounded inside, the reflection light and the sunlight together create a bright environment.

The

Four floor

Area: 1000 sq.m.

Height:11m

Third floor

Area: 1000 sq.m.

Height: 8m

Second floor

Area: 1000 sq.m.

Height: 5m

Ground floor

Area: 1400 sq.m.

Height: 0m

Site Diagram

Exterior Render

Context diagram

The ramp in the building connects two parallel roads on each side of the site. It facilitates the circulation in-between the west and the east.

parallel roads on each side of the site is isolated from each other. The idea is connection, interaction, and facilitation.

Top: at entrance

Bottom: second floor near ramp

FloatingCommunityAuditorium

Center/Theater

ARCH 200B: Architecture Studio 2 (Spring 2022)

Instructor: Mia Zinni

Individual Work, 2022.02-05

The form is generated by the Boolean operation of two rectangles. And the main concept is about shifting. One is slightly shifted from the other. Programs are aligned with the shifted grid, and circulation is wrapped around two sides of the auditorium.

By doing that ,The concept is bringing the view around the corner of telegraph and 22 street. Again, stairs are shifted on both sides connecting with the foyers. So two foyers functions as circulation and they provide views as well.

Massing Model

Sectional Model

Sectional Model

Ground Floor Interior

Roof Top Circulation is wrapped around two sides of the auditorium.

Diagonal Living

ARC362: Architecture Studio IV

Instructor: Johnathan Cummings

Individual Work, 2020. 01-04

The project is the first attempt of designing a large-scale residence. Through the precedent study-Kitagata Housing by SANAA, referred the single row architectural volume that is as similar as the design of Kitagata Housing. The single row will reduce the chunkiness of architecture and make the whole building light, which I think is an aesthetic representation of the building. It also facilitates the circulation that make the movement smooth and convenient. Residents can simply circulate around by the hallway. The building highlights its lightness in many aspects, not only in construction, but the program design is also innovative and matches the vivid spirit of students of new generations. combine laundry with circulation together to incorporate a new living habit: laundry is redefined. The design of the building responses energy of students, aiming to design a comfortable living environment as well as stimulating creativity of students at the same time.

Single room1

- Area:20 sq.m.

- Occupation: 1-2 people

Single room2

- Area:20 sq.m.

- Occupation: 1-2 people

Double room

- Area:42 sq.m.

- Occupation: 2-4 people

04: Folded stainless steel capping D02: 167 * 18 mm softwood window sill fixed to 25mm plywood D03: 167 * 18 mm softwood window sill fixed to 25mm plywood

07: Steel frame deck, comprising 152UC 37, 203 UC 60 + 88.9 CHS 8, 150 * 50 mm C24 treated softwood joints

08: Warmcel cellulose fibre insulation min. 250mm between beams

03: 20mm window glass

05: 12.5mm Gypsum Gyproc WallBoard plasterboard with taped joints. Expamed plaster beads, skim of plaster 06: 60mm Kingspan rigid insulation

01: Vapor barrier with taped joints for air tightness

02: Breather memberane

Reallocation

ARC363: Landscape Architecture Studio III

Instructor: Sonja Vangjeli

Individual Work, 2019.09-12

The project is an exploration of public space. It is challenging to construct tangible landscape by using the intangible features of public space. Since the landscape site is continuously generating and changing, people’s habit and activities are logically depending on the history of the site. It is important to understand the history of the site, since the current appearance is a result of changes based on its history. Landscape and people are contemplate that people’s behavior changes the landscape and landscape influences how people’s living experience continuously at the same time. The project is trying to have a conservation with future people in 30 years. It’s conventional that the technology will not change too much of people’s living style. And trying to add a romantic and poetic environment into life. It is suggesting people to slow down and experience what is genuinely precious in life.

- Separate walking & sitting space

- Creating new space

- Improving circulation

- Creating new space

- Improving circulation

- Little pathway for 1-2 people to walk at the same time

- Improving circulation

- Creating a more private space

- Allowing group activities

- Creating a more private space

- Improving circulation

- Enhancing experience

Zig-zag Corner Bifurcation

Diagram of details of renovated flower beds

Right angle Hollow Diangnal

Diagram of modification of flower beds

The circulation diagrm of Bryant Park in 2020:

Original symmetrical circulation makes the park features in the stright vista and a formal sensation.

The circulation diagrm of Bryant Park in 2050:

The modification of circulation from stright to curvey will benifit the capability of occupication of increased population in the futrue. In addition, it also advances the playfulness of the park by increasing spaces for activities.

Toronto Waterfront

ARC200: Drawing and Representation

Instructor: Victor Perez-Amado

Individual Work, 2019.01-04

The project focuses on analysis and investigation of accessibility and walkability of pedestrian along waterfront area. Toronto Waterfront area is consisted of industrial factories, tourism amenities, transportation stations and office center. It is an important node in the whole public transportation system of Great Toronto Area (GTA). With the increasing speed of development of technology and industry, the place had been occupied mainly for highway or high-speed transportations. But pedestrians and other slow-speed transportation, such as bicycle, have no space. Such barriers result in low accessibility to waterfront amenities that people have no fun in waterfront area. In order to improve people’s living qualities, this project provides mapping to deep analysis conditions around the area.

Diagram

Diagram of site investigation- walkability along waterfront area & construction elements

Sections of nodes where have poor traffic conditions

Map Toronto Waterfront

Intersection beside Sugar Beach Park. People are blocked by the highway.

The crossroad is complicated and it makes people confused with the direction.

The bridge is usually not convenient for disabled people.

Comfusing people where the entrances and exits are.

Hard to construct pedestrian-friendly environment.

Diagram of relationship between public activities, pedestrain walkabiliy and transportation

Children’s

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Waves

Swimming Center

ARCH 250: Introduction to Structures (Spring 2022)

Instructor: Simon Schleicher Group Work, 2022.03-05

The design derived from the view of the site, where is located in Iceland. Celebrating the view of the endless field, the swimming pool is achieved through mainly the truss system. The structure is calculated via Karamba. With a total mass of 778437kg, the Bending Moment Max.: 78.92 kNm, the design is achievable.

Metal Sheet

Truss

Swimming Pool

Facility Room

Swimming pool facing the North

ARC480: Advanced Topics in the Technology of Architecture: Re-integrating Design Instructor: Salman Khalili-Araghi Individual Work, 2020. 09-12

The project explores how spaces and people’s interactions been modified by COVID-19. It keeps people from gathering together. “A net” is demonstrated to reveal the invisible diaphragm in between people. However, it could be reinvented into adaptive infrastructure that help people to accommodate with this quarantine life. The net is generated by grasshopper and kangaroo. Using different weight and the strength of the rope as parameters, a human-scaled network is generated.

Force (F): 0 N

Force (F): 10 N Acting at the center

Force (F): 30 N Acting at the center

Force (F): 70 N Acting at the center

Force (F): 70 N One corner is pulled up

Force (F): 70 N Two corners are dragged

Force (F): 120 N

Two adjacent corners are dragged toward opposite direactions

Force (F): 120 N One corner is dragged toward y-axis while the adjacent one is dragged upward

Force (F): 120 N

Two corner is stretched toward different directions

Force (F): 240 N

Two opposite corners are stretched toward opposite directions

Geometry diagram

Force (F): 240 N One corner is dragged upward by a relatively large force

Force (F): 240 N Two corners are dragged to twist

The traII gent|y fo||ows and preserves the topography, connectn the project W|th the town and the road, meanwh|Ie Ieadmg to the best points of view to observe the majestic uins and mystic beauty of f coastal landscape. The volume of the architecture is hidden in a crevic to minimize footprint and intervention of the surroundings and the ruins. Immersed in the subterranean tranquity between the skylight and the rock formation, the visitors can perform meditation, participate in yoga or enjoy a peaceful meal. With the main volume of the architecture hidden, the spaces function for meditation, healing and relaxing. Creating a tranquil environment, the majority of programs consist of planty of relatively private spaces, which include Yoga Room, Sauna, Bathing, etc. The building also provides public services open to visitors and locals, yet it keeps the private and public space in a balanced condition. The first, the third floor, and the roof are mainly about public spaces whearst the second and fourth floor are private programs. The first floor contains a public theater, some administrative and community rooms. Programs on the second floor are Yoga/Medtation room, and Sauna room. On the third floor, there are Gallery, open Lounge space. The Restaurant and cafe on the fouth floor. And a public walkale space as the rood space for people to view the beautiful scene.

The Interstitial

Y3R Meditation Mine Competition Group Work, 2022.07

Twisting

This project mainly explores the functionality and materiality of parametric design. Studying tools of parametric design, the process is consisted of three stages. The first stage is to design the fundamental geometry. And the next stage is designing the supporting structure. The first two stages is to be familiarized with fundamental knowledge of parametric software and the fabrication. The final stage is to advance the skill that to design the façade. 3D printing technique was used in this process and the body structure of the tower is fabricated by laser cutting technique.

ARC280: Modeling and Fabrication in Design Instructor: Nicholas Hoban Individual Work, 2019 .01-04

Stage one: using a parametric tool (grasshopper) to create the tower from basic surface. It is to familiarize with the parametric design for layering the `.

Stage two: Adding supporting structure to the tower. I used the stabs for supporting the weight. To maintain the aesthetic of the tower, the stabs are twisted following the curvy shape of the geometry.

Stage three: To advance parametric skills, this final stage is to design a facade using 3D printing technique. Patterns are projected onto the facade surface by using morph technique.

Study Models