Yi Zeng Architectural Design Portfolio 2024

Yi Zeng

AIA, LEED AP, CDT PROJECT ARCHITECT

EXPERIENCE, Company: HDR EDUCATION

Master of Architecture, University of Southern California, 2014

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012

REGISTRATIONS

California Licensed Architect

LEED AP, BD+C

CSI CDT

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

INDUSTRY TENURE

10 years

HONORS AND AWARDS

HDR Pathfinder Individual Award Productivity & Performance, 2019

HDR Pathfinder Teamwork Gold Award LAWA APM Project, 2019

HDR Pathfinder Teamwork Award Omaha Riverfront Project, 2021

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Revit

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Navisworks Enscape AutoCAD

Rhino

Sketchup

Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Suite

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Automated People Mover (APM) Landside Access Modernization Program, Los Angeles, CA.

PROJECT ARCHITECT, BIM LEAD | 2018.08 - PRESENT

The LAWA APM project is a multi-billion-dollar Design-Build contract to implement an automated people mover (APM) system for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Yi, as a core member of the architectural design team, oversaw the Central Terminal Area (CTA) Center Station and CTA East Station. Acting as BIM Lead and Project Architect, Yi led design efforts for over 2,100 feet of pedestrian walkways and served as interface coordinator for Terminals 1, 2, and 6, ensuring seamless integration with existing facilities. Currently, Yi contributes to Design Service During Construction (DSDC), addressing RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and coordinating with the Design-Build team.

King County Metro, KCM South Annex Base, Seattle, WA.

ARCHITECTURAL DISCIPLINE LEAD | 2023.06 - PRESENT

The South Annex Base project will create a campus for approximately 250 battery electric buses (BEB), making it the largest of its kind in the US. It's designed to meet the International Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards. Yi, serving as the Architectural Discipline Lead and LBC Champion for bus service and wash buildings, collaborates across disciplines for the seamless integration of architectural vision and project objectives.

The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority Omaha (MECA) Omaha Riverfront Revitalization, Farnam Pier Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha, NE.

ARCHITECTURAL DISCIPLINE LEAD | 2020.03 - 2023.08

The Farnam Pier Pedestrian Bridge is a key part of Omaha's Riverfront Revitalization project, funded by the Downtown Riverfront Trust and the City of Omaha. Designed with a unique cocoon shape using BIM technology, Yi served as the Architectural Discipline Lead. He managed the project from the 30% design stage to closeout, overseeing budget, staffing, schedule, and specifications to meet design objectives. Unveiled on August 18, 2023, the bridge earned praise from both the client and the public for its transformative impact on the riverfront.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center Parking Structure, Los Angeles, CA.

PROJECT ARCHITECT | 2020.07 - PRESENT

The VA Parking Structure is new construction for the West Los Angeles VA medical staff with four parking levels and a partial fifth level. Yi is the Project Architect and leads a diverse team of five, including a senior architect, three designers, and an intern, spanning across two office locations. He organizes weekly work plan meetings to establish deliverables, coordinate project needs, and resolve critical issues. Yi is currently leading the Architectural Design Service During Construction (DSDC) for Metro.

BNSF Railway Company, Convention Center Platform Project San Diego, CA.

PROJECT ARCHITECT | 2022.10 - PRESENT

The Convention Center Platform Project involves the construction of an 850-foot passenger platform adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center. Joining during the 30% design phase, Yi leads the refinement of technical details and quality assurance. Balancing input from the City, BNSF, and regional rail agencies, Yi ensures solutions meet varied requirements while preserving the project's design intent.

CONTACT INFO

+1 213 479 9088 walteryizeng1@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE, Company: HDR, Continued

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Expansion Infrastructure Feasibility Studies, West Hollywood, CA.

Project Architect | 2022.09 - 2023.01

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Expansion project consists of approximately 100,000 SF of laboratories in the blue building and 50,000 SF of office administration space in the green building of the Pacific Design Center (PDC). The PDC is an iconic architectural marvel by César Pelli, completed in 1975. Yi investigated the existing blue building for infrastructure feasibility. Multiple site visits determined optimal pathways for plumbing, supply, and exhaust air integration from the second floor to the roof. The comprehensive report provided invaluable insights, empowering informed decisions, and avoiding costly alterations during design and construction.

Santa Margarita Water District, Chiquita Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) Influent Screens Upgrades, San Juan Capistrano, CA.

ARCHITECTURAL DISCIPLINE LEAD | 2021.10 - PRESENT

The Chiquita WRP Influent Screens Upgrades project repurposes an existing pump station, integrating a Kalwall skylight for natural lighting. Renovations include new paint, doors, and a roof access stair, enhanced by perforated metal cladding. Yi served as Project Architect for the Construction Document phase and now provides Architectural Design Service During Construction (DSDC).

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Link Union Station (Link US), Los Angeles, CA.

PROJECT DESIGNER | 2017 - 2019

The Link US project aims to convert LA Union Station from a terminus to a run-through station, significantly increasing capacity and operational flexibility. Metro plans to create a new concourse to reduce wait times and enhance transfer experiences. As part of the architectural team, Yi collaborated directly with the Design Principal, including preliminary design, modeling, visualizations, and submittals. Yi also contributed to the historical assessment of the Baggage Handling Building, crucial for the completion of the Historic Structure Report submitted for CEQA and NEPA review.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Emergency Security Operations Center (ESOC), Los Angeles, CA.

PROJECT DESIGNER | 2016 - 2018

The ESOC project is an 80,000 square feet, four-story building pivotal for Metro's emergency preparedness and security operations, serving as a centralized hub for critical bus and rail functions. Yi was the primary designer who successfully delivered the 30% preliminary engineering (PE) document.

EXPERIENCE, Company: Kalban Architects

The Wesley School Arts and Administration Building, North Hollywood, CA.

JOB CAPTAIN | 2016

The Wesley School Arts and Administration Building represents a pivotal moment, being the first new construction on campus in decades. This two-story structure houses administrative offices and classrooms for middle school English, History, and Visual Arts programs. Yi, as job captain, led the creation of construction documents. He also supported Plan Check processes and drafted field reports during construction.

The Buckley School Administration Library, Sherman Oaks, CA.

JOB CAPTAIN | 2015

The Buckley School Administration Library project transformed a dated two-story 1960s building into a modern school library, overcoming its former maze-like layout. As job captain, Yi led the creation of construction documents. He also collaborated with the Project Architect on exhibits and prepared punch lists to maintain high design standards.

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LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER (APM)

• Client: Los Angeles World Airports

• Location: Los Angeles, CA

• Project Type: Transportation | Aviation

• Project Delivery: Public-Private Partnership | Design-Build

• Team: LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) joint venture

• Design Features: 2.25-mile elevated guideway | 6 APM stations | Pedestrian Walkways connecting 6 Terminal Vertical Cores

• Status: Under Construction

• Key Experience: Megaproject | Design-Build team collaborations | Two years at the Project Mobile Office (PMO) | Design Service During Construction (DSDC)

• Official Website:

https://www.lawa.org/transforminglax/projects/underway/apm

LAWA APM Technical Proposal, Guideway Crossing Century Blvd. Rendering by LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) Design Team

LAWA APM Technical Proposal, Central Terminal Area Aerial View Rendering by LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) Design Team

CTA Center Station Under Construction

Photo by HDR DSDC Team, July 3, 2022

LAWA APM Public Outreach, CTA Center Station Rendering by HDR Design Team

CTA East Station Under Construction

Photo by HDR DSDC Team, April 4, 2023

LAWA APM Public Outreach, Pedestrian Walkway Rendering by HDR Design Team

Pedestrian Walkway to Terminal 2 Under Construction

Photo by HDR DSDC Team

OMAHA RIVERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROJECT FARNAM PIER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

• Client: The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority Omaha (MECA)

• Location: Heartland of America Park, Omaha, NE

• Project Type: Pedestrian Bridge

• Project Delivery: Design-Build

• Team: HDR | OJB Landscape Architecture | Kiewit

• Design Features: 205 feet pedestrian bridge | Dynamic cocoon shape decorative ribs | Stainless steel bridge safety net

• Status: Built | Park opened on August 18, 2023

• Key Experience: Project management (budget, scheduling, staffing) | Applied

BIM technologies | Executive architect from 30% Design to Project Closeout

• Official Website:

https://theriverfrontomaha.com/visit-the-riverfront/heartland-of-america-park/

Farnam Pier Pedestrian Bridge Approach

Photo by Dan Schwalm, 2023, HDR

Farnam Pier Pedestrian Bridge Aerial View

Rendering by OJB Landscape Architecture, Modeling by HDR Design Team

Farnam Pier Pedestrian Bridge Construction Document

By HDR Design Team

Farnam Pier Decorative Rib Installation

Photo by OJB Landscape Architecture, October 12, 2022

Farnam Pier After Dark

Photo by Atelier Ten, Lighting Design, August 31, 2023

Farnam Pier Approach

Photo by Dan Schwalm, 2023, HDR

KING COUNTY METRO (KCM) SOUTH ANNEX BASE

• Client: King County Metro

• Location: Seattle, WA

• Project Type: Bus Maintenance Facility

• Project Delivery: Design-Bid-Build

• Team: Jacobs (Prime), HDR

• Design Features: 250 battery electric bus base | Living Building Challenge (LBC) | Bus maintenance, operations, service and wash

• Status: 90% Design

• Key Experience: Architectural discipline lead | Living Building Challenge | Mass timber construction

• Official Website:

https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/programs-and-projects/bus-baseexpansion

King County Metro South Base Site Visit Electric Bus Charging Gantry Structure

KCM SAB Service Building 60% Design Interior Rendering

KCM SAB Service Building and Bus Charging Gantry Structure 60% Design Exterior Rendering

VA Parking Structure, Southeast Corner Perspective

Rendering by HDR Design Team

VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) MEDICAL CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE

• Client: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO)

• Location: West Los Angeles, CA

• Project Type: Parking Structure

• Project Delivery: Design-Bid-Build

• Team: HDR LA and HDR Hawaii

• Design Features: 320,645 sq.ft. total area | 4 parking levels with a partial 5th level | PV canopy at the roof level | Green Screen system | Aluminum fin system

• Status: Under Construction

• Key Experience: Lead Project Architect | VA Standards and Design Manuals | Collaborate with senior and junior staffs from multiple offices

VA Parking Structure, Northeast Corner Perspective Rendering by HDR Design Team

VA Parking Structure, Color and Material Board Presentation by HDR Design Team

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER EXPANSION INFRASTRUCTURE FEASIBILITY STUDIES

• Client: Cedars-Sinai

• Location: West Hollywood, CA

• Project Type: Lab Remodel | Renovation

• Team: HDR

• Existing Site Features: Iconic Architecture built in 1975 | Active current tenants

| Limited shaft and mechanical space

• Status: Under Construction

• Key Experience: Comprehensive feasibility studies

Pacific Design Center Aerial View Blue Building

Cedar-Sinai Off-Site Pathology Laboratory, Infrastructure Planning Diagram

Cedar-Sinai Off-Site Pathology Laboratory, Infrastructure Planning Diagram

LOS ANGELES METRO EMERGENCY SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (ESOC)

• Client: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO)

• Location: Central Los Angeles, CA

• Project Type: Transit Operation

• Project Delivery: Design-Build

• Team: HDR completed 30% Preliminary Engineering

• Design Features: 78,877 sq.ft. total area | four-story essential facility to support the relocated EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and the SOC (Security Operations Center)

• Status: Under Construction

• Key Experience: Revit proficiency | Bid alternate (Design alternatives) | Construction documentation | Design studies

ESOC, Southwest Corner Perspective Rendering by HDR Design Team

ESOC, Facade Design Study Drawing by HDR Design Team

THE WESLEY SCHOOL ARTS AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

• Client: The Wesley School

• Location: North Hollywood, CA

• Project Type: K-12

• Project Delivery: Design-Bid-Build

• Team: Kalban Architects

• Design Features: 5,054 sq.ft. total area | 2-story classroom and administration building within an existing school campus

• Status: Built in 2016

• Key Experience: Construction documentation | Plan check | Construction observations | AutoCAD and SketchUp proficiency

The Wesley School, Northeast Corner Perspective

Photo by courtesy of Kalban Architects

The Wesley School, East Elevation Perspective

Photo by Kalban Architects

The Wesley School, East Classroom Interior

Photo by Kalban Architects

Arts, Event Flyers for Non-Profit and Minority Organization

Creative

Creative Arts, Marker Drawings