PORTFOLIO 2015-2016
Hongyang Wang
Index
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Resume
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Projects I
#high-rise #infrastructure #mixed-use #UniversityofMiami
University Station
#infrastracture #poparchitecture II #mixed-use #MiamiDesignDistrict Social Interaction 1 Index
#high-rise #NYC III #mixed-use #highline Chelsea 101 #pavillion #inthewoods IV #mixed-use #northMiami Earth Form
#Cultrual #geometry Chaple of Little Flower V #Miamicoralgables
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Additional I
#drawing #photography #sketch #ceremic
Art Work
#Kineticdesign #3dprint II #woodwork Fabrication
#constructiondocuments #clientmeeting III #residential #responsivearchitecture Professional Experiences
About an Architecture Student
2 Resume
Resume
University of Miami, 2016 3 Resume
B.Arch
Beijing No.80 High School, 2010
Science Specific Diplma
In der Ey 42, Zurich, CH hy.wang2017@gmail.com +41 786640031
Working Experiences RAD-UM, Miami Part-time/ 2016 Fall and Spring University Miami’s Responsive Architecture and Design (RAD) Lab is a new Lab brought by our Dean, Prof. elKhoury. Working on innovative projects, such as responsive coffee table, LED Wall, Plant Energy, etc. Cure and Penabad Architects, Miami
Part-time/2015 Spring Prof. Penabad is the director of UM SOA undergraduate. I worked on various projects in Guatemala, and was in charge of 3D rendering, hand-drawing, construction documents, etc.
Robert A.M. Stern Architects, New York
Full-time/2014 Summer Mainly worked with one team on producing construction documents, for a high-end residential building and designed architectural details, interior and materials. Also worked on a affordable housing project, a mixed-use retail and a single house.
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, New Haven Full-time /2013 Summer
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, Shanghai
Full-time /2012 Summer Worked with PCPA for two summers, in both Shanghai Office and New Haven Headquarter. Working ranged from construction documents, conceptual designs, interior deisgns, 3d printing to architectural assistant, meeting clients, and office manager assistant.
Freelance Designer, photographer, architectural designer, graphic designer Designed various logos for firms in different fields. Designed the exterior of a coffee stand in San Francisco.
Extracurricular Kyoto Open Studio /Summer Program / 2015 Summer
A UM summer program focusing on research the urban evolvement of Japan’s anciant cities and modern cities. Teaching Assistant/Lighting and Acoustic for Master Student/ 2015 Fall Beijing Open Studio /Summer Program / 2012 Summer A summer program coordinating with University of Notre Dame and Nanjing University. An insightful study program of Chinese/Asian traditional Architecture and Urban Planning.
MOMA Exhibition/Research and Model / 2014-15 American Institute of Architecture Student (AIAS), University of Miami, President 2012 Chinese Student and Scholars Association (CSSA), University of Miami, President 2013
A cultural based organization, recognized by the Chinese embassy in Huston. Has more than 50 officers, aiming at serving more than 900 Chinese Students on campus. Organizes two to three events per month, from Student Orientation to Chinese New Year Celebration, which have more than 800 hundred attendants. Recently invited Jorge Perez to UM giving a lecture on Miami development as a global city.
Honors and Publications
Skills
Student of the Year 2013
Architecture Software
University of Miami, AIA Miami
Dean’s Honor List 2010 2011 2012 2013
Sukkah Design Competition 2012
First Place
SWIRE Scholar 2015
Studio Publication along with IAAC student work
Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955-1980 MOMA Exhibition, 2015
Autocad, Rhinoceros, Revit, 3ds Max, Sketch up, Archicad, V-ray, Maxwell, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Ecotect
Coding
Processing, Python, Java, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Fabrication
Digital Lasercutting, 3d Printing, CNC Hand-make Wood Work, Paper Word, Multi-Media
Art
Photography, Graphic Design, Pen/Pencil/Water color/Charcoal/Chinese/Manga Painting
Additional
Microsoft Office, iWork, iLife, iMovie, Finalcut pro
Proficient in English, Chinese Basic in German
4 Resume
We are living in the time of radical change, stimulated by globalization, urbanization, technology revolution (the 4th industrial revolution) and increasing environmental pressure. By 2050, world population will reach 9.7 billion and 66 percent will be in urban area(projected by the UN). How should urbanism, buildings and spaces evolve to adapt the challenges systematically and sustainably? As a primitive link in the social system, architecture infiltrate through urban fabric, buildings and spaces into everyone’s daily life. It is not only a method of individual empowerment, but also a unique expression of design, culture and society. In response to the ever-changing world we live in today, I believe that the design approach would have to combine the understanding of the past and projection of the future. Elements as adaptation, interaction, sustainability and resilience are going to play an increasingly important role. Born and raised in Beijing, an ancient city wounded by all the major problems of fast urbanization, over-population, pollution, traffic, income inequality, etc. There is no easy solution. I devoted myself into pursuing site-specific, cultural-sensitive, human-center, and eco-friendly design, in order to contribute to the society and improve people’s lives.
5 Work
University Station Reinventing American District Chelsea 101 Earth Form Pavilion Sounding Flower
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From Participant Observation to Observant Participant
6 Work
University Station The Miami Underline Movement
2015.1-2015.5 Location: University of Miami Metro Station, Miami, FL Collaborator: Natalie Paulino Contribution: Concept 70%, Analysis 50% Physicle Model 100%, Final Drawings 80% Professors: Jacob Brillhart
Detailed Master Plan and Design
Design Concept Develop
Program and Design Detail
Exploded Axon
Hotel Tower Section Elevation
Plaza & Metro Station Section
Model Detail
FINAL PHYSICAL MODEL
FINAL PHYSICAL MODEL
Complete Project Model
18 Work . I
19 Work . I
Reinventing American District Social Interaction in Digital Age
2015.8-2015.11 Collaborator: Ahmed Jawdet Contribution: Concept 60%, Analysis 50% Site Model 95%, Final Drawings 70% Professors: Vicente Guallart, Yi Li
19 Work II
20 Work II
University of Miami had a long-standing reputation of urban planning especially under the lead of Elizabeth Plater-Zybrerk, the pioneer of New Urbanism. New Urbanism is a form-based code system that create livable sustainable communities. Our studio is led by Porf.Vicente Guallart the formal chief architect of Barcelona. He devoted to find a new urban paradigms for the new age of information society, with the passion of nature, technology and architecture. This studio is aiming at re-design the Miami Design District from a high-end luxury retail to a modern self-sufficient district. The whole studio had thorough studies on subjects from food, energy, digital fabrication, waste management to social interaction and shading. What would it be like to re-create a livable, human-centered district with rigorous new technologies? We examined social interaction under the thought of creating a modern district combining human-centered living qualities and technologies. Using big data, we were able to collected one year twitter data of the district, in order to study the human pattern of the district. Additionally, we survey the whole district to get the first-hand information. After the discussion with Craig Robins, the developer of Design District, we were asked to focusing on transforming the under-highway space form no-man’s land to an attractive gate way to the district.
Social Media Data Collection, Analysis and Visualization
Design Site Selection and Detailed Sorrounding Analysis
Strategy 1: Re-vision Intersections
Existing Condition
Active
Axis Extension
Artsy
Intermediate
Attractive
Green Area
Clarity
Promenade
(Signage&Direction)
Convenience Diverse Flexibility Fun Green Space Identity Multi-sensation Open
Re-vision Intersections
(arund highway)
Sky-Walk
Comfortable Continuity
Strategy 1
Public Art
Clean
Communal Social Needs
Infrastructure Enhancement Community Needs of Midtwon Market Needs of Design District
Human Need Analysis and Design Strategies
Collorative Office Communal Gallary Multi-Program
Strategy 2 Re-design Under high-way space
Pop-up Space Transportation Multi-Functional Site Furnitures Multi-Functional Beam “Smart” Columns
Strategy 3 Tech-enhanced Infrustructure
Sustainable Signage
Safe Sittable
Distric Exploration App
Sustainability
Drone Pitctures
Walkability
Real-time Event
Strategy 4 Social Reconnect
A District package for the new age
Third, we recognize that infrastructure is not avoidable in any planning. Inspired by the human-enhancement technologies. We want to equip the infrastructure with technology, making them part of important “internet of things”.
First, we want to re-design the most important intersections around highway, in order to give design district an identification for all the visitors and passengers.
Last, we are looking for a solution to the social problems that created by technology. We want to design a “District Exploring Kit “to maximum the interaction between people and between people and the urban scene.
Second, we focus on redesigning the under-highway area. To better connect the two district, and at the same time. bring more people to Design District, by providing programs that serve both residents and the local creative community.
Social Media Data Collection, Analysis and Visualization
Strategy 1: Re-vision Intersections
Strategy 4: Social Reconnect
Strategy 3: Enhenced Infrastructure
Visual Rhythm The NYC Highline
2014.8-2014.12 Location: Highline, Chelsea, NYC Collaborator: Sofie Jueanus Contribution: Concept 50%, Analysis 50% Physicle Model 70%, Final Drawings 50% Professors: Robert Behar
31 Work . III
30 Work . III
Diagram Analysis
Design Concept Develop
Front View Elevation
Plaza & Front Building Section
Floor Plans
1st Floor Plan - Galleries
2st Floor Plan - Gym
3st Floor Plan - Gym
Upper Floor Plan - Typical Residential Unit
Section & Ground Floor Plan
Residential Units
Night Rendering
Earth Form
Pavillion Bok Tower Botanic Garden 2013.1-2013.5 Location: Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL Individual Project Professors: Denis Hector
39 Work .IV
40 Work .IV
2014.1-2014.5
Pavilion Rendering and Elevation
Follow the Topography
Self-Sustaining Water Reclamation
Solar Energy Energy Saving AC System
Detail Site Plan, Site Section Elevations
Preserve all the Trees
“Hugging” the View of Bok Tower
Humble but Stunning Peaceful and Free
Exploded Diagram
1. Assembly Hall Roof Membrane Skin 2. Assembly Hall Roof Wood Grid Shell Structure 3. Stage Coverage Membrane Skin 4. Stage Coverage Grid Shell Structure 5. Wall (as stage back drop and divider) 6. Proformer’s Serving Rooms 7. Floating Stage by the Water 8. Main Assembly Hall (glass and steel colomn wall system) 9. Lobby 10. Entrance “Gate“ 11. Reflector and “Roof“ of Amphitheater 12. Amphitheater Seating 13. Pure Glass Service Elevator for Kitchen Staff (open to public view) 14. Underground Level Rooms (from left to the right, kitchen and bathrooms, mechanical room, water reclamation room)
15. The “Energy Flower Garden‘ 16. From Top to Bottom, Water Reclamation Flower, Steel Supporter, Solar Panel 17. Floor Plate 18. Classrooms and Bathrooms (carving into the slopping land) 19. Elevator to Access to the “Underneath” Classroom 20. Walkable Grass Roof for Classrooms 21. Seperated Bathrooms for Assembly Hall
Exploded Diagram
Pavilion Detail
Construction Detail
Sounding Flower Chapel Dedicated to Saint ThÊrèse of Lisieux 2011.8-2011.11 Location: Little Flower Church, Miami, FL Individual Project Ink on Mylar Professors: Oscar Machado
47 Work .V
As the very first studio that I had ever taken, our design challenge was a small chapel next to the major local Church of Little Flower in Miami. The Project was expressed through ink on Mylar hand-drawings. After a throughout study of relating symbology, I decided to use golden spiral to represent the perpetual following to god and circles to signify the purity of Saint Therese. By connecting and overlapping the circles, formed a geometrical flower. Center of the circles dropping on the golden spirals, meaning that Saint Therese, you and me, we are in the perpetual chase of eternity.
48 Work .V
Site Plan with Units Cut-Out
Section Elevation
Site Section Elevation
Site Section Elevation
53 Additional
Fabrication Wood Craft Design-Build Drawings Photography
Other Interests/ Skills
54 Additional
Kinetic Shading Device
55 Additional Fabrication
In searching for a solution of kinetic shading device that is light-weight, easy to assemble and could apply on regular window units. The shading device is inspired by traditional asian origami form. It is made possible by arduino board, light sensor and digital fabrication. The shading area would change according to daylight.
First Year Studio Project Logia Design
Hand-Craft Wood Model
58 Additional Wood Word
Detail of Hand Egraved Brick Pattern
Presented to and complemented by Michael Grave
58 Additional Wood Work
MOMA Exhibition: Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955–1980 March 29–July 19, 2015 Edificio Altolar, Caracas (1966) Architect : Jimmy Alcock
MOMA Wood Model
59 Additional Wood Word
60 Additional Wood Work
Design-Build Under Construction A coffee stand in San Francisco
Sukkah Competition First Price
Observe Feel
Express
Drawings
63 Additional Drawing
64 Additional Drawing
Experience
Feel
Record
Photography
65 Additional Photography
Nature
People
City
Architecture
66 Additional Photography
Thank you! Hongyang Wang h.wang22@umiami.edu +1 7867634929