Portfolio by Qian Long

THE WORK COLLECTION

Q I A N L O N G

qianlong@usc.edu // 857.300.0606 // qianlong.myportfolio.com

EDUCATION

University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA Fall 2020 - Present

Bachelor of Architecture: USC School of Architecture

Minor in Experiential Design: Iovine & Young Academy

EXPERIENCE

Overall GPA: 3 8

Expected Graduation: May 2025

- Developed client presentations, including site plans, diagrams, 3D modeling, renderings, and easements

- Performed thermal calculations to optimize building envelopes for adaptive reuse facade strategies

- Analyzed market opportunities and policies to assess the feasibility of office-to-residential conversions

- Collaboratively designed inclusive workplace environments for neurodiversity

- Primarily staffed full-time on key projects (Lakeforest Mall & Grand Portage LPOE) with Work-Life Flex studio

01. Lakeforest Mall Masterplan | Gaithersburg, MD (2023)

- Transformed the former mall site into a pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use district during concept and blocking phase

- Developed slide decks, 3D models, site plans, and renderings to support the project vision for client

02. Grand Portage Land Port of Entry Design-Build | Grand Portage, MN (2024)

- Developed a Revit model to align with BIM consultants, and configured plans to explore multiple design schemes

- Participated in early design charrettes and looked at different massing and canopy design options with consultants

- Organized room types and ensured compliance with government-mandated material requirements

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam x USC | Global Geodesign Researcher

May - Jun 2023

Contributed to schematic design and construction documents through drafting and submittals, created collages and renders for client presentations, and led marketing and website redesign efforts

studio j2 architects | Architectural Intern & Consultant Jun - Aug 2021, May - Aug 2022

USC | Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Building Structures and Seismic Design Aug 2022 - May 2024

Assisted Dr. Bhavna Sharma and Dr. Jeff Guh by grading assignments, supporting lectures, and conducting office hours to provide clarity and additional student support

WNDR Museum x Iovine & Young Academy

--Collaborated on a global research initiative in Amsterdam to envision sustainable built environment solutions for 2050, utilizing ArcGIS and data visualization to develop innovative transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies for the Nieuw West district

Conducted in-depth research on Boston to identify key focus areas for exhibitions at the new WNDR Museum in Boston at 500 Washington St, formulated and compiled a STEAM curriculum, and envisioned immersive art experiences for future exhibitions through slide decks featuring 3D renderings

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

LEED® Green Associate™

A. Quincy Jones Memorial Scholarship

Shaya and Grant Kirkpatrick Endowed Scholarship

Kerry P. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Avi Efraim Gesundheit Traveling Fellowship

USC Academic Achievement Award Scholarship

SKILLS & HOBBIES

Architecture & Design

Web Development & Technology

Fabrication & Construction

Videography & Photography & Sound Design

U S Green Building Council (May 2024)

USC School of Architecture Scholarships (Nov 2024)

USC School of Architecture Scholarships (Dec 2023)

USC School of Architecture Scholarships (Feb 2023)

USC School of Architecture Fellowships (Apr 2023) University of Southern California (4x Recipient: 2022 - 2024)

Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Figma Microsoft Office, Web Design, Python, AR & VR Development with Unity Woodworking, Welding, CNC Fabrication, Model Making, 3D Printing, Sewing Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Logic Pro

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01. spatial continuum mass timber museum for the la institute of film arts

02. venice tech hub reclaiming underutilized spaces in the heart of silicon beach

03. metamorphic metrofoyer a cooperative housing project

04. reimagined revitalization restoration and renewal of traditional dwellings

05. from garden to plate adaptive reuse: the regrown rooftop

MASS TIMBER MUSEUM FOR THE LA INSTITUTE OF FILM ARTS

SPATIAL CONTINUUM

The LA Institute of Film Arts & Underground Museum Annex merges independent cinema, contemporary art, and public engagement, seamlessly extending the urban realm through a double-height sloped plaza and interconnected pathways. Housing galleries, screening rooms, and an analog film archive, it serves as a landmark for artistic expression and cultural dialogue in Downtown Los Angeles.

By Qian Long Studio Eric Nulman

Fall 2024

The museum is an extension of the public domain and sidewalk, creating a seamless ground plane connection between the urban realm and spaces

A double-height sloped plaza serves as a welcoming entry, inviting the public into a dynamic environment

Circulation through ramps and stairs weaves throughout the museum, guiding visitors on an accessible journey that dissolves boundaries between public and private realms, fostering exploration and discovery

RECLAIMING UNDERUTILIZED SPACES IN THE HEART OF SILICON BEACH

V ENICE TECH HUB

Located at the convergence of Washington Way and Abbot Kinney Blvd, this Venice Tech Hub reclaims underutilized space in the heart of Silicon Beach, creating a community-driven innovation hub that bridges technology and art. The studio also looked at AI image generators and creating fabrication methods through Grasshopper scripting. By cultivating collaboration, learning, and accessibility, the design reflects Venice’s unique materiality while providing a visible, inclusive space for both the tech industry and local creatives to connect and thrive.

By Qian Long and Janna De Vera Studio Larry Scarpa Spring 2024

2. BOOLEAN DIFFERENCE

4. BOOLEAN SPLIT (12’)

5. SPLIT VOLUME

6. BOOLEAN DIFFERENCE Form Generation

Facade Diagram

Bricks C

Bricks B

Bricks A

Bricks A+C

Bricks B+C

A COOPERATIVE HOUSING PROJECT

METAMORPHIC METROFOYER

Reimagining cooperative housing in Los Angeles, this intergenerational community fosters mutual care, autonomy, and cross-generational relationships by bringing together youth in transition, elderly individuals, and caretakers in a heterogeneous living model. Inspired by desert dunes, its striated massing and fluid topography shape nine distinct housing pods, seamlessly integrating shared kitchens, study areas, and recreation spaces, while the dynamic ground floor—housing retail, groceries, cafes, and communal programs—creates a resilient urban oasis that bridges social support with architectural innovation.

By Qian Long Studio Amy Murphy Fall 2022

The Oasis Housing Cooperative aims to empower and support marginalized groups often overlooked in capitalist cities like Los Angeles, providing a sustainable, intergenerational living environment. Designed as a metaphorical oasis, it offers a rich network of resources and support to residents facing systemic barriers. Youth receive basic necessities and career guidance for a confident transition to adulthood, while elderly individuals without familial or financial support live alongside caretakers and mentors, fostering mutual care and autonomy. Inspired by the metrofoyer concept, the ground floor integrates retail, groceries, cafes, and communal spaces for financial literacy workshops and counseling, while upper floors create diverse, interconnected living spaces. Rejecting segregated housing models, Oasis encourages cross-generational relationships and meaningful social interaction, bridging community, support, and sustainable urban living.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

RESTORATION & RENEWAL OF TRADITIONAL DWELLINGS

REIMAGINED REVITALIZATION

Through USC Architecture’s study abroad program in Asia, I explored urban revitalization in Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City, merging heritage preservation with modern living. In Hong Kong we reimagined a traditional shophouse, balancing adaptive reuse and community engagement. In Ho Chi Minh City, we focused on KTT social housing, where we introduced staggered micro-dwellings to enhance ventilation, accessibility, and community life. These projects bridge tradition and innovation, fostering sustainable urban renewal.

By Qian Long & others (team members listed on each project)

Studio Gary Paige & Eui Sung Yi Fall 2023

REIMAGINED REVITALIZATION

RESTORATION & RENEWAL OF TRADITIONAL DWELLINGS

Hong Kong Tong Lau Historical Shophouses

At the University of Hong Kong, Mariya Idris and I collaborated on revitalizing traditional “tong lau” shophouses, focusing on the property at 207 Des Voeux Road W in Sai Ying Pun, now designated as a Grade II Historical Building. Through documentation, modeling, drawing, and adaptive reuse strategies,

we achieved a balance between modern functionality and historical preservation. By engaging with local communities, we explored innovative approaches to cultural preservation and urban heritage, seamlessly bridging tradition and modernity for sustainable urban living.

reimagined proposal: rendering reimagined proposal: render

original: street condition axonometric

& RENEWAL OF TRADITIONAL

Vietnamese KTT Social Housing

Our collaboration with the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH) focused on the renewal of social housing projects, known as “KTTs.” Our USC team (Mariya Idris and Allison Yen) worked with Lam, Mẫn, Thai, Đông Huyền (UAH). Our KTT was located at Chung cư 42 Tôn Thất Thiệp in District 1. By engaging with the dynamic and evolving urban landscape of Ho Chi Minh City and engaging with Vietnamese locals, we worked towards implementing staggered micro-dwelling units, contributing to the enhancement of living conditions such as increased cross ventilation, better accessibility, and fostering a sense of community.

ADAPTIVE REUSE: THE REGROWN ROOFTOP

FROM GARDEN TO PLATE

Located at 801 S Broadway, this adaptive reuse project is a rooftop urban farm that features an organic, feathery form that is both striking and functional. The structure is designed with glulam and steel frame with custom curved double glazing systems. The project brings an urban agriculture space in the heart of downtown LA’s Historic Core.

By Qian Long Studio Dora Chi Spring 2023