LE-CHENG WEI 樂成 魏
Birth Home
Address
Tel
06 / 01 / 1993 Taiwan
桃園市中壢區領航南路四段166號13樓 weilecheng0601@gmail.com +886 988 617 425
PROFILE
I hold a bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture and a master’s in Architecture and Interior Architecture, specializing in designing well-being-focused spaces that seamlessly connect the natural and built environments.
With a strong foundation in environmental design, I create cohesive, sustainable spaces that harmonize with their surroundings and enhance physical and mental well-being. My work fosters meaningful connections between people and nature, crafting environments that enrich daily life while respecting ecological balance.
I am dedicated to continuous learning and innovation, constantly exploring ways to enhance the integration of architecture, interiors, and landscapes.
EDUCATION
Master in Architecture
Master in Interior Architecture
University of Oregon, 2019 - 2024
Bachelor in Landscape architecture
Chung Yuan Christian University, 2011 - 2016
EXPERIENCE
2019-2021, Landscape Architect
EDS International Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape, Interior. | 境向聯合建築師事務所
AWARDS
2023, Jeanne Hall Jenkins Interior Excellence
Awards - Best of the Show
University of Oregon | Comprehensive Studio - Better Animal Shelter
2022, Jeanne Hall Jenkins Interior Excellence Awards - Interior Design
University of Oregon | London Mews Redesign - Spatial Renovation for Residential Use
2022, WesterN Hardwood Association 2022 Design Contest - Best Furniture Design
The Western Hardwood Association (WHA) represents the hardwood industry in the Western U.S., providing advocacy and resources.
SKILLS
LANGUAGE
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Date and Location:
Spring 2024 | Vancouver, Canada
Software:
Revit, Ps, Lumion, Rhino, Ai,
Description:
Transitional housing offers a temporary, supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them bridge the gap to stable living. This project focuses on four key spaces—confidential, safe, supportive, and educational—designed to address residents’ mental, physical, and emotional needs.
CONFIDENTIAL
Own private room
Levels of disconnection from the street
Heal from the trauma
MASSING
VARIOUS DISTANCE
LAYERS OF SPACE POCKET SPACES
Shelter/escape spaces and rooms
Layers of control
Meals and food support
Support Staff to talk to Foster positive social connection
Low-cost housing
Resourceful space Life skill training Life rebuild
URBAN PATTERN -
Step down to the creek
ADD -
Create a sense of protection and shelter
CARVE OUT -
Open spaces throughout the building
FINAL -
Utilizing carved-out space to emphasize the presence of the exit
SECURED ENTRY SEQUENCE & BUFFER ZONES:
Layers of landscape design on the three sides of the building provide protection from the street as a buffer zone. The pocket gathering spaces can facilitate positive social connections for residents.
CO C UR URTYYAR A D
POOCKKET T RESSTING NG SPACES
ENNTR T Y PL AZ A A
3F Multipurpose room and Patio |
Connecting with the rooftop garden, the space can host p r i vate i n d oor an d out d oor residential gatherings, and the other area can be used as a shelter
4F Carvedout multipurpose room |
The multipurpose room with a n outdoor patio provides a space for residents to escape from their daily environment.
8F 2Bedroom Units
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Location: level 5,6,8,9,10,11
A f amily o f three or f riends wanting to live together can occupy the two-bedroom u nit, each with their p rivate room, located on top o f the carve d out mu l t i purpose room.
Roof top |
138 Solar Panels
61,794.5 kWh of energy annually 10% of the total annual energy consumption
12F Multipurpose room w/ roof garden | A quieter and more private lounge for the residents.
Material Selection:
Polycarbonate - Emphasizing Vertical Circulation
Paint Railing - Horizontal Circulation
Colored wall - Carved-out Gathering Space
Structure:
Podium Concrete
Design Intention:
People who have recently experienced homelessness often feel safer in a room when they can clearly see an exit and observe who is approaching. Bright wall colors highlight the community gathering spaces, while the translucent polycarbonate texture emphasizes the stairways and creates a sense of warmth at night, turning the architecture into a beacon for the area.
Exterior Circulation:
Given the budget constraints and Vancouver’s building code, an exterior circulation one-loaded corridor is an efficient solution for transitional housing, providing double-sided lighting and cross-ventilation for each unit.
Relationship with the Overpass:
For individuals who have experienced homelessness, traffic sounds serve as comforting white noise at night. To accommodate this, each unit includes a side facing the bridge, allowing the sound to filter through. Still, this side of the unit is public spaces like the living room and kitchen, preserving the residents’ privacy in their private areas.
Material Selection:
Terrazzo-engineered Stone Countertop - Vibrant Colors
OSB Panel - Natural Texture
White 06 Matt Paint - Comforting soft white with warm pink undertones
Design Intention:
Incorporate vibrant accents, natural textures, and warm materials to enhance the room’s atmosphere while leaving space for residents to personalize their environment, fostering identity and belonging. Each compact, cozy room is designed to ensure affordability and provide a sense of security. Cross ventilation and dual-sided lighting are integrated into every studio unit to promote well-being.
BETTER ANIMAL SHELTER
Date and Location:
Spring 2023 | Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Software:
Revit, Ps, Lumion, Ai, Auto CAD
Description:
The project combines animal therapy and shelter facilities to raise awareness, improve living quality, and build community bonds. It includes therapy rooms, shelters, and educational spaces to train shelter animals as therapy companions and educate owners as animal-assisted therapists. An animal café helps socialize shelter animals, supports adoption, and improves community mental health through companionship. Volunteer-supported training strengthens human-animal bonds, benefiting both by enhancing adoption success and promoting well-being.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
VISUAL
Create visual connections across vertical levels, with occupants as part of the building’s dynamic experience.
GOALS
HEALWAYFINDINGBARRIER
Soft textures, curves, calming colors, and transparent glass create healing spaces for both humans and animals.
The spaces are designed to accommodate three user types—humans, cats, and dogs—each perceiving the environment differently. Therefore, design elements must address the unique needs of each user.
CAT -
To create a calming, safe space for cats, design elements include dark hiding areas, vertical circulation and platforms, visual barriers from dogs, and a color scheme suited to feline vision.
Linear central circulation offers simplicity, while waves of colors, materials, and textures represent flow for both humans and animals.
Privacy and noise levels vary across the floors, with spatial arrangement and level changes addressing these needs to create distinct personal spaces.
HUMAN -
The design addresses various scales to foster human-animal bonds, with spaces for activities ranging from active to calm and therapeutic.
DOG -
To calm dogs, design includes sunlight, visual stimulation, human-dog connections, night lamps in kennels, and dog-friendly colors, contrasting with feline design principles.
Site Info:
Address - 1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214
Lot Area - 38,719 SF
Building Size - 48,897 SF
Year Built - 1983
Year Renovate - 2018
Number of Building - 1
Number of Level - 2
Land Use - Office and Industrial Uses
Zoning - EX
Existing Structure:
Wood Trusses
Steel Beam
Concrete Block Wall
Steel Column
Surrounding:
The site is near three bus stations, with two food truck plazas at the South-West and North-East corners. It has a parking lot at the main entrance and secondary access on the South side.
Material & Color:
The building is primarily painted black, with window frames and concrete masonry walls. Renovated in 2018, the exterior features wood cladding, an outdoor balcony, a second-floor exterior wall, and the main entry.
2F
1F
PARTI
The spatial arrangement adheres to the existing building volume, creating an acoustic barrier at the intersection of horizontal and vertical spaces.
NOISE LEVEL
The animal clinic serves as an effective acoustic barrier, separating loud spaces such as animal cafés and shelters from quiet areas like animal-assisted therapy floors.
ZONING
Soft textures, curves, calming colors, and transparent glass create healing spaces for both humans and animals.
PRIVACY LEVEL
The privacy of each room follows the entry sequence, with animal interaction spaces near the entrance and visible from the street to attract visitors.
The clinic’s partitions absorb sound and act as visual barriers, ensuring separation between distinct environments.
The Animal-Assisted Therapy Center connects visually with the neighborhood while maintaining privacy through varied floor levels.
CIRCULATION
Linear central circulation offers simplicity, while waves of colors, materials, and textures represent flow for both humans and animals.
NATURAL LIGHT
Linear central circulation offers simplicity, while waves of colors, materials, and textures represent flow for both humans and animals.
Color Selection:
The color selection of the space considers its primary users—cats and dogs.
Calm, natural, and warm tones are used in kennel areas, while accent colors like blues, greens, and yellows are reserved for play areas.
Structure:
Preserve the existing structure, tone down the column’s presence in the regular room, and color the column in the play area to add playfulness to the space.
FROM DOG’S VISION
DOG VISION
DOG VISION
CAT VISION
LONDON MEWS REDESIGN
Date and Location:
Fall 2021 | Pembridge Mews, London, UK
Software:
Revit, CAD, Ps, Lumion, Rhino, Ai,
Description:
Situated within the Pembridge Conservation Area, this project reimagines traditional mews in a quiet residential enclave near Notting Hill Gate, Westbourne Grove, and Pembridge Villas. Surrounded by modestly scaled homes of two to seven stories, the area features a cohesive architectural palette of yellow or red brick, stucco, and stone, with signature timber sash windows.
Designed for a retired couple seeking a comfortable and tranquil lifestyle, the project emphasizes natural light, greenery, and ventilation—elements often absent in traditional mews. The design balances modern living needs with the preservation of the site’s historic character.
Functionaliy:
Designed primarily for an elderly couple with occasional accommodation for guests and family, the project prioritizes spatial flexibility. The layout combines serene, interconnected spaces with the ability to separate them when needed. An open second floor enhances natural ventilation, establishes a microclimate, and provides a visual connection between the ground floor and the garden, fostering a cohesive and dynamic living environment.
MARCHE MUSEUM CAFE
Date and Location:
Winter 2022 | Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.
Software:
Revit, Ps, Ai,
Description:
This project renovates an existing café within the renowned Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) on the University of Oregon campus. The design preserves continuity with the museum by incorporating its original palette while introducing reflected copper in metal fixtures to create warmth and a welcoming ambiance. Inspired by a vibrant and energetic collection previously exhibited at the JSMA, the café’s color scheme infuses the space with vitality and dynamism, harmonizing history with modern energy.
INSPIRATION | MOOD BOARD
Custom Booth:
The custom booth is designed to accommodate solo or paired customers, featuring a curved backrest to create a private and intimate zone. The built-in, mounted table ensures ease of maintenance and cleaning. Strategically positioned, the booth also functions as a divider and buffer between the point of sale and the main seating area, enhancing spatial organization and flow.
Materials:
The custom booth is made from red oak hardwood, complementing the red brick texture of the architecture. The copper-finished railing and backrest surface add warmth, coziness, and a retro touch to the space.
