Yanyang Li work samples 2014

YANYANG HELEN LI WORK SAMPLE

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YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

MAD OFFICE

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

CONRAD HOTEL

responsibilities: design assistant, skin studies, documentations, presentation preparations

CONRAD HOTEL Beijing, China

This project is an exterior skin addition to an existing hotel building.

The new skin reflects the process of transformation from regularity to fluidity as it nears street level. Extensive studies were done to ensure that the fluid openings are strategically shaped and located with respect to the extisting window frames and floor slabs.

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

MAD OFFICE

responsibilities: schematic design documentations, presentation material preparations

ARCHITECTURE

WUHAN DONGHU SPRINGS MIX USE TOWERS

This is a mix-use project with towers connected at the plinth that’s lifted off the ground to allow for public spaces. The conceptual form aimed to mimick the mountains and caverns in Chinese landscape, as the project is situated on the bank of a lake.

WUHAN DONGHU SPRINGS MIX-USE TOWERS Wuhan, China

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

responsibilities: documentations for competition materials, preparation of presentation materials

RODOVRE SKYSCRAPER COMPETITION Architectural and landscaping design Copenhagen, Denmark

The competition is for a mix-use high-rise that includes apartments, a hotel, retail, offices, and a public park and plaza. The conceptual form takes after a pair of dancers - a metaphor to the interplay of all the varying programs. The building is also designed to have a double skin envelope that assists in the ventilation and thermal-passage between the two skins.

Sun in the afternoon

sun gain and daylighting

Sunrise & Sunset double facade pre-heating system

MAD OFFICE

ARCHITECTURE - COMPETITION

RODOVRE SKYSCRAPER COMPETITION

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

MAD OFFICE

ARCHITECTURE

HUANGDU ART MUSEUM

responsibilities: design assitant, drafting, 3D model, diagrams, presentation prepartion

HUANGDU ART MUSEUM Beijing, China

Situated in the historical quarter of Beijing amongst old alleyways and traditional courtyard houses, the project turns their small and shifting footprints into overlapping planes, creating multi-faceted, semi-solid volumes that maintain the spatial relationships and hollow cores of the courtyards.

Site Area: 67,812 SF Building Area: 495,139 SF

YANYANG H. LI

PERSONAL WORK

responsibilities: permit application process at local agency, design and construction documentations, public hearing presentation, product sourcing

ADAMSGROVE HOUSE EXPANSION PROJECT Diamond Bar, CA

The project is an 1,700 SF addition to the rear of a 900 SF existing single family track home.

The design is a modern upgrade from the current architectural style, with a second phase landscape renovation and interior design set to begin in the near future. The project is type v construction designed in accordance to the 2013 California building code and energy code.

FOR PRIVATE CLIENT IN TEAM OF TWO

ARCHITECTURE - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

ADAMSGROVE HOUSE EXPANSION PROJECT

YANYANG H. LI

PERSONAL WORK

PRIVATE CLIENT

INTERIOR DESIGN

ECHOPARK LOFT COMPLEX INTERIORS

responsibilities: interior design and layout, 3D model, rendering

ECHOPARK LOFT COMPLEX INTERIORS Echopark, CA

Interior design project for a private client / developer in Los Angeles.

YANYANG H. LI

PERSONAL WORK

responsibilities: interior demolition, kitchen design, construction, concrete work, plumbing, minor electrical work

ARTIST LOFT KITCHEN PROJECT W/ RECYCLED MATERIALS Arts District, DTLA

Custom designed a kitchen for my chef husband who wished to hold private dinners in our 2-story loft.

Preparation work involved relocating plumbing and electrical from the old kitchen on the second floor, and demolishing an existing wall where the new kitchen counter is located.

DESIGN - BUILD

ARTIST LOFT KITCHEN PROJECT

YANYANG H. LI

PERSONAL WORK

DESIGN-BUILD

This home interior renovation involved demolishing the old kitchen wall and hallway before adding a new door for a bedroom conversion, as well as placing an entry way opening and an window opening in the previous bedroom for a living room conversion. The window between the new living room and bedroom provides daylight and ventilation for the windowless bedroom. All lumbers are recycled from demolition.

ARTIST LOFT INTERIOR RENOVATION

responsibilities: demolition, design, construction

ARTIST LOFT RENOVATION W/ RECYCLED MATERIALS Arts District, DTLA

YANYANG H. LI

PERSONAL WORK

DESIGN - BUILD

This project is a dining table custom designed for our small dining space to seat 8-10 people comfortably.

The rusted nail holes and cracks on the reclaimed lumber help lend character and texture to the end product. Table top was finished with tung oil.

RECLAIMED WOOD DINING TABLE

responsibilities: design, build

RECLAIMED WOOD DINING TABLE Arts District, DTLA

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

TRO | JUNG BRANNEN

INTERIOR DESIGN

responsibilities: assistant interior designer, preparation of interior documentations for design development and construction document phases, materials and finishes

This is an award winning healthcare design project of a new 36-bed replacement emergency dapartment to an existing hospital campus in Newton, MA.

NEWTON WELSLEY HOSPITAL - ED

NEWTON WELSLEY HOSPITAL ED Newton, MA

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

responsibilities: lead interior design, 3D model, renderings, materials and finishes, interior lighting, documentations for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases, presentation preparation

ALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INTERIOR UPGRADE Albany, NY

Interior upgrade project for the Albany Memorial Hospital Reception Lobby, concierge, and gift shop.

TRO | JUNG BRANNEN

INTERIOR DESIGN

ALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

responsibilities: job captain, lead designer, hand drawing, hand render, 3D model, materials and documentation preparations for conceptural design, schematic design, and design development phases, client coordination

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE DEFANG COMMAND CENTER Jiangsu, China

The Presidential Suite at the Defang Command Center is inspired by Chinese watercolor paintings and vernacular architecture of the Yangtze delta region. The region is known for its abundance in water, therefore water is the main feature used throughout the project. There’s also a custom desgiend mahjong gazebo at the request of the owner, that’s designed to sit sunken insdie an infinity pool overlooking a nearby reservoir. gross building area: 5,048 SF

R204 DESIGN

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

COMMAND CENTER PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

R204 DESIGN

responsibilities: assistant designer, client coordinator, assisted in the preparation of documents and materials for the conceptual design, schematic design, and design development phases

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

DEFANG COMMAND CENTER CLUB HOUSE

Architectural design project for the multi-functional office building from where the execution of the Defang Farm-Resort would be overseen.

This building includes an open space office, cafeteria, president’s office suite, and a VIP dining suite for important guests

OFFICE BUILDLING

Gross Building Area: 28,234 SF

DEFANG COMMAND CENTER Jiangsu, China

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

responsibilities: drafting, design assistance, planning assistance, cultural and design research, presentation preparations, translations, client coordinations

DEFANG FARM RESORT Jiangsu, China

Master plan project for a sustainable farm-resort consisting of animal and produce farms, research facilities, commercial and mix-use programs, recreational spaces, residential areas, interactive farms, vacation homes, resort, and a reservoir.

Total Site Area: 1,180 Hectares Reservoir Area: 93 Hectares

FARM TOURISM

RESEARCH

R204 DESIGN

MASTER PLAN

DEFANG FARM & RESORT

PROFESSIONAL WORK

YANYANG H. LI

R204 DESIGN

MASTER PLAN

DEFANG COMMAND CENTER

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photovoltaic canopy

high efficiency irrigation

Photovoltaic canopy

High efficiency irrigation

bio-swales

LED/high efficacy lighting

Bio-swales

LED/High Efficacy lighting

permiable paving

Permiable paving

increased daylight exposure

Increased daylight exposure

captured rainwater system

Captured rainwater system

geo-thermal system

Geo-Thermal system

grey-water system

Grey-water system

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LEED Environmental Concept Sketch

responsibilities: job captain, coordinator, assistant designer, assistant planner, preparation of documentations and materials for conceptual, schematic design and design development phases

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Sloping Terrain

Pond (Rainwater Collection)

Bio-swales

LEED Certified master plan project for the project execution command center for the Defang Farm-Resort.

Located near the southwest entrance to the Farm-Resort, the command center includes an office with staff cafetaria, staff residences, staff club house, and owner’s Presidential Suite.

CLUB HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE RESIDENCES

Total Site Area: 682,658 SF Ground Coverage: 62,937 SF

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

R204 DESIGN

MASTER PLAN

WUXI TAILIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

responsibilities: master plan, cultural research, hand-drawing, handrendering, conceptural design phase presentation and material preparations, client coordination

WUXI TAILIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Architectural and landscaping design Wuxi, China

Master plan design project for an K-12 international boarding school.

The client envisioned a unique establishment where ancient Eastern philosophies and modern Western pedagogy can flourish together. The scales used in our conceptual design was heavily influenced by those of the Uppingham School in England, the Generalife in Alhambra, Spain, and the traitional Chinese gardens in Suzhou.

Total Land Area: 107 ACRE

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

R204 DESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN

responsibilities: graphic design

TAILIN FOLDABLE MASTERPLAN INPIRATIONS

FOLDABLE MAP

WUXI TAILIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Designed a foldable map containing design vision and conceptual master plan as part of a series of marketing pamphlets to introduce the project to potential investors.

YANYANG H. LI

PROFESSIONAL WORK

R204 DESIGN

responsibilities: graphic design

TAILIN INVESTORS BRIEF

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Designed a marketing brochure as a part of marketing materials to introduce the visions and concepts of the Tailin International School to potential investors

TAILIN INVESTORS PAMPHLET

STUDENT WORK

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HELEN Y. LIH. LI YANYANG

STUDIO WORKS

EXISTING FLOOR EXTENDS TO BECOME THE NEW ROOF

FALL 2007

INSTRUCTOR: ALEXIS ROCHAS

Analyzed the Art & Architecture magazines case study house 21 by Richard Neutra as a conceptual precedent and designed a self-sustainable addition on the same site by drawing, exploring and employing the structural and spatial relationships from the original architecture.

My new structure is the result of the ex-

tending grid of Neutra’s house as it grows into the landscape below grade, calling for both horizontal and vertical connections between the two units that share outdoor spaces in between, while still maintaining privacy individually by giving each a private entrance and parking.

diagrams of existing conditions and relationships

existing roof structure

diagrams of concept model employing conditions and relationships found in diagrams above

concept model derived from existing roof structure shown above

existing new shared extension of existing grid

stepping of extended grid

defining new structure in terraced landscape

circulation through the newly developed site

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STUDIO WORKS

HELEN Y. LIH. LI YANYANG

FALL 2008

THEATRE FOR A

After optimizing programmatic relationships for maximized spatial and functional efficiency specific to the theatre typology, the concept of “looking in” was introduced in attempt to challenge the conventional theater setup by public insertion into the auditorium in various forms. These insertions, occurring both on the sidewalk and inside the building, not only blur the line between public and private, but also enable auditorium spaces with varying degrees of formality.

flexible performance

DIVERSE

lounge

AUDIENCE

main stage

restaurant

INSTRUCTOR: WES JONES

overlook 1F

workshop flexible performance

FLY TOWER

CASUAL BENCH SEATING

LOOK-OUT TO RESTAURANT

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FLEXIBLE PERFORMANCE SPACE PEEK-IN

CASUAL BENCH SEATING

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CONTROL ROOM

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FLEXIBLE PERFORMANCE SPACE

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STREET PEEK-IN

STANDING PIT

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sidewalk

8 main stage

LOOK-OUT TO RESTAURANT

STREET PEEK-IN STAGE

CAFE KITCHEN

OUTDOOR RESTAURANT

sidewalk

SUBSTAGE

GF 1 casual bench seats in lounge 2 formal theater seats 1

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3 casual bench seats in cafe 4 standing pit

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5 peek-in from sidewalk 1

6 overlook into flexible performance in lounge

main stage

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7 peek-in to flexible performance from sidewalk 8 overlook into restaurant

flexible performance

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main stage

circulation

flexible performance 6

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HELEN Y. LIH. LI YANYANG

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

SPRING 2009 TEAM OF 4

INSTRUCTOR: TOM WISCOMBE, HERWIG BAUMGARTNER

work in left panel in courtesy of Alan Kwan, Rina Lim, and Alice Leung

primary building structure

D1

secondary structure as panel frame

1 thermoplastic

4 aluminum nub

2 inner thermo-

5 translucent Aero- 8

tempered glass

3 structural steel

6 outter thermo-

thermoplastic nub cap

structure cap

plastic shell

building skin consisting of panel systems

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structure

gel insulation

tube frame

plastic shell

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aluminum glass channel

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E1

M1

DESIGNING COMPLEX BUILDING SKIN SYSTEM

responsibilities panel design, details, 3D model Taking a theatre project design in the previous semester into design development phase by producing an extensive set of drawings (not shown here) as well as creating structural and building envelope strategies. This project focuses primarily on the complex building skin system that is designed to be prefabricated (see exploded axon on right) then installed into the structural frame on site. While the nub, as we like to call it, shown here serve as windows, others have been proposed to perform as vents as well as seatings.

M2

M1

M2

E1

E2

D1

PANEL TYPE A

7’-0” TYP

3’-0” TYP

1’-10”

3’-8”

6”

PANEL TYPE B

TYP

TYP

2’-2”

4’-7”

1’-0”

PANEL TYPE C

TYP

TYP

3’-0”

5’-7”

1’-6”

PANEL TYPE D

TYP

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chart showing 4 basic panel types and dimensions

exterior view panelized skin with building structure

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exploded axon of a panel system

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interior view of panelized skin with building structure planometric panel system detail

sectional panel system detail

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HELEN Y. LIH. LI YANYANG

STUDIO WORKS

SUMMER 2010 WITH RINA LIM

ADVISOR: COY HOWARD

A RTE RI AL C I T Y

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freeway as park, a hub for social activities, and the next tourist attraction in Los Angeles

view from inside an auntomobile on the freeway

This is an exploration into the symbiotic relationship between the culture of movement and the unique architecture to which it gave rise. We propose to incorporate automobile infrastructure as a catalyst for reinventing urban living. By using the automobile to push architecture and concurrently using architecture to push the way automobiles are perceived, we believe such intervention would introduce a new typology that operates at three scales: city, infrastructure and architecture. This project uses the air rights over the freeway to propose a new type of urban condition, one that accepts the role of the automobile as an important driver for urban development in Los Angeles.

aerial view of the structure as it straddles the 110 freeway

view of the hovering living quarters from the street, a new hip backdrop for photoshoots

view from inside an automobile in the raised carpool lanes

view from inside an automobile driving on the road that tunnels through houses in the living quarters

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HELEN Y. LIH. LI YANYANG

DIGITAL PRODUCTION

SPRING 2009

EVOLUTION OF A PLATONIC SOLID 3D print of Maya object

In Maya, transformed a platonic solid in steps into an object that was then rendered and 3D printed. The same Maya object was then further transformed to have rounded surfaced then rendered with materials and lighting.

INSTRUCTOR: FLORENCIA PITA

OTHER WORK

congealed paint and acrylic on cardboard

oil pastel on paper

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