This project was a renovation of my employer’s own office. My employer flew in from Paris to Shanghai once a month, and I was responsible for communicating with him to develop drawings, coordinating the construction process, and selecting materials, lighting, and furniture. I also handled on-site construction coordination to ensure the project progressed smoothly. It was a interior renovation project in 2011
Ermenegildo Zegna Shanghai Office
In this project, the client provided the concept and schematic design. I was responsible for developing the design, producing construction drawings, selecting materials and lighting fixtures, and overseeing furniture prototypes. I also responsible for coordinating with the construction team. It was a interior design project in 2011.
NOVOTEL MOCKUP ROOM
For the Novotel sample room project, designed by the Novotel design team, my responsibilities included sourcing materials that matched the design intent, coordinating with suppliers, and producing furniture drawings. I oversaw the construction quality and acceptance of the mockup room, selected lighting fixtures, and managed construction drawings and material specifications. Additionally, I facilitated coordination between the design team and the construction site. The project took place in Shanghai and Beijing. It was a interior design project in 2010.
ZHENGXIN VILLA
For the Zhengxing Villa mock-up room project in Chengdu, my responsibilities included design development, construction drawings, SketchUp 3D modeling, and selecting material samples, furniture, and lighting fixtures This was a short-term, part-time position lasting two months. The renderings were outsourced to a 3D rendering company, and my role was to provide guidance and give feedback.
SCANDESIGN FURNITURE STUDIO
This lounge chair is made from 1/16", 9-layer ash wood veneer, bonded with glue and shaped using a vacuum bag technique. The chair is composed of three pieces of ash wood veneer, connected in a domino fashion to a hidden frame beneath the seat, reflecting a minimalist design. The domino connections are intentionally visible on the sides, adding visual richness and breaking up the perception of a solid wood mass. The slanted backrest enhances user comfort, while the gap in the backrest not only reduces the difficulty of demolding but also stabilizes the user's back, providing spinal support and increasing visual transparency.
This is an independent studio project in the UW graduate program—a mixed-use building located in Rainier Beach, South Seattle. One of the central design elements is an aesthetically pleasing façade that integrates a passive shading system. This system helps to reduce solar radiation during the summer, promoting energy efficiency, while also allowing residents to control the external façade, creating a dynamic and unique landscape effect.
The building features an atrium designed to maximize natural ventilation, introduce natural light, and provide a communal space where residents can relax. Although some have raised concerns about water stains on the façade during Seattle’s rainy season, I believe that the traces of use contribute to the building's character and are an essential part of its identity. All drawings and renderings for this project were completed using Revit and Enscape.
Rooftop Garden
Residential Units
Commertial Area
Horizontal Corridor
Staircase
Elevator
Ingress/Egress
Courty Yard
Courty Yard
Rainier Roots Community Kitchen
The Rainier Roots Community Kitchen project was part of an integrated design studio, where the tasks included integrating mechanical air systems with both active and passive ventilation and heating. This involved considerations for the building envelope, placement of equipment rooms, and collaboration with kitchen consultants. I also experimented with building envelope design during the project. In addition, the project required reviews of occupant load, plumbing tests, human scale experience, street-level development standards, zoning and building code compliance, and strategies for environmental and structural systems. Final reviews also included egress routes and ADA-compliant facilities, making it a comprehensive project. Due to limited page space, many drawings from the project are not included in this presentation.
Wall Section
Project Parti
South Lake Union Office Building
The capstone project(Undergraduate School), as part of a four-person team, I was responsible for producing the full set of Revit documentation, from floor plans and sections to ensuring ADA compliance and conducting building code reviews. I also handled architectural structure considerations and independently developed the 3D digital model using Revit. All of these elements were completed by me individually.
Voiland College Student Center
2023 Study Architecture Student Showcase - Part III
A variety of software was adopted to build a workflow (rhino, Revit, enscape, photoshop, to ensure a high level of finished product quality in a limited time. The link between creativity and schooling has always been a difficult relationship to explain. In the fields of architecture, engineering, and creation, a heavy amount of creativity is required. Creativity requires boundaries to be broken and order not to interfere, which is a direct counter to that of modern education. As a result of the inherited divide between these elements of education and creativity, "Discrete Rectangular" replicates this relationship in the physical structure. A cavity-shaped, complex organic structure is present next to solid traditional interior rooms. This cavity shape represents creativity as the solid routine structures represent the order that is required in education. For the spaces to work well together, the organic shape should hold most of the lounging area required in this site while the traditional rooms should be responsible for the more practical uses of the building. This division of labor further defines the relationship between creativity and order. To not disrupt the shape of the entire site, the existing architectural topologies in turn influenced the structure giving it its shape. The load-bearing columns at the base of the organic structure are connected to the structure which displaces the overall weight. Lightweight steel was used for the skin (scaffolding with curtain wall glass) of the building which increases the sense of breathing The conventional practice of introducing the outdoor environment is not adopted, but the shell through its transparency is used to release the interior space of the whole building giving a spectacle to engage with. Furthermore, the main entrance is equipped with a similar organic shape to continue this spectacle and desire to be inside. The whole building is made of white light material and metallic material so that its square volume floats in place and disappears. With organic structures used extensively in common breakout areas, the project aims to challenge existing academic building typologies without completely subverting them
Mindful Apartment
2021 Wood Design 3rd prize
Located on Seattle's Capitol Hill, this 50x100-foot project aims to create a mixed-use building that addresses the city’s growing housing problem. The target users are young professionals working in nearby high-tech companies In the era of widespread internet and mobile phone usage, urban life has increasingly led to social isolation, and the traditional sense of "neighborhood" is gradually disappearing. The primary goal of this design is to restore a sense of community, thereby enhancing the mental well-being of young people living in urban areas.
This was a four-person team project, and I was responsible for all aspects of the work, with the exception of site analysis, roof garden design, and graphic design. My contributions included concept development, maquette building, Revit and Rhino modeling, creating renderings, technical drawings, mass models, and assisting with physical section model construction.
The rectangular shape allows the building to blend into the city's skyline and blend in with the surrounding context, becoming part of the community.
At the same time, in order to maximize the positive impact of natural light on the residents, we removed the middle of the building and set up a horizontal/vertical semi-outdoor space. Designed to encourage more active and passive communication among residents. The courtyard in the middle of the building and the setting of the community center not only allow the building to breathe but also give a sense of neighborhood throughout the building.
Sketch and Models
Kamiak Butte Shed
The project located in Kamiak Butte, on a flat land on a hill far from the city The task was to build a shed of no more than 180 sq ft , with the assumption that I would live there for over half a year while bringing as few necessities as possible. This project allowed me to explore the concept of Dwelling and the "opposite relationship between modernity and dwelling "
The shed is positioned at the end of a trail, with an entrance on the west side that mirrors an opening on the east side, symbolizing the continuation of the path in both a physical and spiritual sense. Once inside, my identity as a visitor dissolves, and I become part of the place like a long-weathered piece of dead wood, simple in form but full of experience. Living in the shed I would feel the unique light, wind, and sound that belong solely to this ridge, creating a deep, spiritual connection with the space
Mixed-use Building
This project is located in Moscow, Idaho, covering an area of 50x100 feet. Through this project, I gained insight into how the site, surrounding community, and local cultural environment influence the design The building features two vertical light wells that enhance airflow, making the interior space feel more open and breathable. The arrangement of living units, corridors, and vertical spaces borrows elements from downtown Moscow such as electricity poles, to create a psychological sense of urban living, making the compact space feel more functional. Because the building is situated at an intersection, the entrance is subtly integrated to avoid disrupting traffic flow
This was a third-year studio project, and my responsibilities in the team included design development, rendering, model making and technical drafting.
Seattle Cycling Park
This was a hypothetical site project located in Seattle, where I was tasked with designing an outdoor rest area for cyclists within the site. As my first architecture major course assignment, I explored the use of horizontal partitions to block the view from the street while maintaining an open and accessible atmosphere. I included this project in my portfolio to highlight my attention to detail in material selection
These digital models were created using Gravity Sketch, a VR software that allowed me to explore 3D modeling in an immersive environment. The images showcase my experiments with the transformation of architectural masses, walls, and columns.
Revit skill
This is a Revit project for a singlefamily home, focusing on detailed architectural drawings, including floor plans and 3D visualizations. The project highlights my proficiency in Revit, emphasizing accurate documentation and design.
This is the CAD drawing of the single-family home from the previous page. I exported the Revit file and edited it using CAD as part of an experiment to create a more efficient workflow, saving time in the process.
