Andrew Wang - Portfolio

ANDREW WANG

ANDREW WANG

I am Andrew Wang, a fifth-year architecture student in Carnegie Mellon University. As an amicable, hardworking and creative architecture student seeking internship, I believe I am ready to offer all my knowledge and experience gained from the University, extensive skills of multiple design software, and strong teamwork abilities.

Andrew Julian Wang architecture undergraduate student

EDUCATION carnegie mellon university 2021.8 - 2026.6 major in architectural and building Sciences / technology additional major in Human-Computer Interaction GPA: 3.9

EXPERIENCE teaching assistant (generative modeling) |carnegie mellon univeristy 2023.8 - 2023.12

research assistant (bamboo greenhouse) |carnegie mellon univeristy 2024.6 - present

architecture intern |HGA 2025.5 - 2025.8

SKILLS Adobe Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Premiere Pro Autodesk AutoCAD | Revit | Rhino | Grasshopper | Keyshot Python | C# | Javascript | CSS | HTML

LANGUAGE english mandarin japanese

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CONTENTS

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UPHAM’S CORNER LIBRARY

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SANKOFA GREENHOUSE

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CRESCENT OF DELACROIX

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UPHAM’S CORNER LIBRARY Year: Spring 2024 Team: Indivual Type: Public Infrastructure Site: Upham’s Corner, Boston, MA As part of our design project for the Upham’s Corner Library, the initial demographic and site research revealed a significant age gap within the community compared to other areas in Boston. This disparity is largely due to the distinct infrastructures and facilities surrounding the site. The northern area of the district is predominantly occupied by office buildings, including a sizable glass manufacturing facility. In contrast, the southern region is home to educational institutions such as middle and elementary schools. This observation played a crucial role in shaping our design approach, ensuring that the library serves as a bridge between these diverse areas and caters to the varied needs of the community.

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FORM FINDING The form-finding process for Upham’s Corner Library balances functional needs and symbolic connections. The design bridges demographic gaps through spatial configurations that optimize interaction, circulation, and access to sunlight. Strategic massing choices create distinct spaces for each age group, fostering community engagement while maintaining harmony with the surrounding environment.

Children’s POV v.s. Adults’ POV

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5 Ply CLT Wall Gluelamed Roof Fascia

Twisting Mechanism

Panel to Mullion Connection

Concrete Footing

Design indoor population density v.s. Angle twsited

TWISTING FACADE The twisting facade uses braces and supports connected to the mullions to diffuse light. Inspired by various precedents, this design allows for precise control of solar intake. By rotating each panel, it tailors light levels and thermal comfort in the reading spaces, enhancing both aesthetics and environmental performance.

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Base Plate Stiffener

Beam Bolts Base Plate Glulam Beam 5-1/2” Width 12 - 3/8” Depth < 8’ Span Web Stiffener

Tapered Steel Column (W x 1’ to 1.5’) CLT Floor Deck Anchor Bolts Base Plate Concrete Footing

5-ply CLT Panel x 2 (W x 2’) Tight Fit Dowels Metal Plate Anchor Bolt Concrete Footing Steel Rebar

integration of steel and CLT panels

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SANKOFA GREENHOUSE Year: Summer 2024 Team: Student team led by Professor Vicky Achnani Type: Eco-friendly public installation Site: Homewood, Pittsburgh, PA The Bamboo Greenhouse Project was conceived as a meaningful gift from Carnegie Mellon University to the local Pittsburgh community, specifically the Sankofa Village Community Garden. Beyond its role as a functional greenhouse, the project embodies a collaborative effort between the university and the neighborhood to promote sustainability and green living. The use of hand-harvested, recycled bamboo reflects a shared commitment to environmental responsibility, while the design process—tailored to the unique properties of the material—demonstrates innovation and craftsmanship. By offering this space, Carnegie Mellon aims to empower the community with a resource that enhances local agriculture, fosters environmental education, and strengthens ties between the university and the residents of Pittsburgh.

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struts & jigs design

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ARCH ASSEMBLY The arch assembly process starts with designing struts that lock with bamboo strips, secured by bolts to form stable joints. A custom jig is used to ensure all seven arches are constructed with consistent dimensions. Meanwhile, smaller components, such as hubs made from CNC-processed plywood glued together, are fabricated to connect the arches to the columns. These hubs ensure proper alignment and stability throughout the structure, allowing for a smooth assembly process.

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UPTOWN FIRE STATION Year: Fall 2024 Team: In collaboration with Serena Sun Type: Public Infrastructure Site: Uptown, Pittsburgh, PA The Uptown Fire Station Project reimagines the traditional purpose of a fire station, expanding its role as a public infrastructure into a civic hub that unites the district’s three main streets. By positioning the station as a welcoming nexus, the design connects pedestrians from north to south, fostering interaction and dialogue about work, comfort, and shared experiences. The project addresses the neighborhood’s gradual gentrification by creating a space that promotes inclusivity, transparency, and community engagement. By bridging the more public Forbes Avenue with the localized Fifth Avenue, the station strengthens connections within the community. Designed with both public and private zones, the station includes spaces for firefighters to rest, as well as outdoor areas and gathering spots to encourage interaction with residents.

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Temperature and Humidity Transforming Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue into on-street trails with vegetation from the Hill District would encourage more foot traffic and enhance the area's appeal. By adding trees, shrubs, and greenery, the project would create a cooler, more comfortable environment, improve air quality, and provide shade for pedestrians. This green infrastructure would connect communities, promote walking and biking, and boost local businesses by increasing accessibility.

The addition of signage, benches, and lighting would create a welcoming and safe atmosphere. Overall, the trails would foster a healthier, more sustainable, and vibrant urban environment in Pittsburgh.

Selecting open spaces for community gardens would enhance community engagement and bring more foot traffic to the area. These gardens would transform vacant lots into vibrant spaces where residents can grow fresh produce, connect with neighbors, and learn sustainable practices. They would beautify the neighborhood, improve air quality, and serve as social hubs, promoting healthy living while fostering a sense of pride and ownership among locals.

Transforming the Boulevard of the Allies into a river outlook would offer stunning views and create a welcoming public space. This transformation could encourage more foot traffic, providing locals and visitors with a scenic spot to relax and enjoy the river. The outlook could enhance the area’s appeal, promote outdoor recreation, and foster community interaction. Additionally, it would boost tourism and local business, making the boulevard a vibrant destination.

Creating green connections between Forbes Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and the Boulevard of the Allies would promote walkability, reduce traffic, and enhance air quality. These green pathways would encourage outdoor activity, foster community interaction, and boost local businesses by making the area more attractive and accessible for both residents and visitors.

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FORM FINDING The form-finding process of the fire station leverages steel’s structural flexibility, enabling the integration of curvature and openness to create a welcoming, connective space. Curved elements and glazed pockets soften the facade, drawing the public inward. Key spatial separation divides work, public, and residential zones for efficiency and privacy, while a diagonal pathway and central atrium link these areas. The grid aligns with the urban context, with the diagonal encouraging movement and public interaction.

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curviture form

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MECHANICAL SYSTEM The mechanical system design features furnace-based HVAC systems tailored to the project’s smaller scale, ensuring efficient indoor comfort.

A green roof water collection system captures and reuses water, reinforcing the building’s sustainability. These strategies enhance both the building’s functionality and its environmental responsibility. steel framing & concrete slab

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48-400 Integrated System Studio Documentation

48-400 Integrated System Studio Documentation

Renderings - Living Space 37

Work Credit: Andrew Wang

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CRESCENT OF DELACROIX Year: Spring 2025 Team: In collaboration with Serena Sun Type: Public Infrastructure Site: Delacroix, LA Sediment and Resilience is a land-building strategy that guides natural sediment flow to counteract wetland loss in the Mississippi River Delta.

Positioned at key sites, lightweight structures slow water, trap sediment, and support ecological regeneration while also serving flexible community functions such as markets, learning spaces, and emergency shelters. Over time, these minimal interventions foster new, resilient landscapes—making land not a static product of construction, but a dynamic outcome of design.

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URBAN NECKLACE

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1930 - 1960 -15% -30,000 km²

Sediments-starved Wetlands

1960 - 1990 -20% -40,000 km² Sediment wastes

1990 - 2020 -8% -16,000 km²

Sediment-starved zones Seasonal costal shrimp fishing zones Full-year offshore shrimp fishing zones

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Main Channel Land/Vegetation

The Mississippi River Delta has lost 43% of its wetlands over the past century, shrinking from 20,000 square kilometers due to sediment starvation, coastal erosion, and rising sea levels driven by human activity.

This loss diminishes critical habitats, weakens natural flood protection, and reduces biodiversity. Wetlands’ ability to absorb floodwaters and sequester carbon is also compromised, increasing vulnerability to extreme weather.

Restoring sediment flow and preserving wetlands are vital to protecting the delta’s resilience and ecological balance.

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Levee Protected Farmlands

Secondary Channel Levee Protected Farmlands

Sediments Diverted Channelized Flow

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Sand, Silt and Shale Deposited below Water Surface

Affected Area Increaced Freshwater Wetland

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FORM FINDING This sequence outlines the project’s generative logic—from carving space within land and water, to shaping a resilient structure that filters sediment, frames views, and adapts to changing conditions. Each move balances environmental performance with community use, creating a flexible form that grows into the landscape over time. Below, the program diagram illustrates how these formal strategies evolve into a layered system of spaces—marketplaces, learning hubs, and gathering zones—that expand and adapt from 2025 to 2075, supporting both ecological restoration and everyday life.

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URBAN NECKLACE Year: Fall 2023 Team: In collaboration with Serena Sun Type: Conceptual desgin Site: Herrs Island, Pittsburgh, PA Our floating housing project reimagines a former industrial island to tackle housing shortages, blending the island’s historic essence with innovative, affordable design. Refurbished materials from the original site are paired with advanced, buoyant construction technologies to create sustainable, floating residential complexes. These materials and methods ensure affordability while adapting to environmental challenges like rising water levels.

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light weight concrete roofing 1 bedroom steel mesh support

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separators with vapor barrier anchoring & mooring modular compartment 3 bedrooms

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SLIPPAGE Year: Spring 2023 Team: In collaberation with Serena Sun Type: Institution Building Site: Frick Park, Pittsburgh, PA Our project draws inspiration from Buddhist monk chefs, who embrace the use of imperfect produce and practice “fenceless” farming in harmony with nature. We developed an experiential model that integrates these principles with Frick Park’s sledding hill, creating a foundation for a culinary institute tailored to their lifestyle. The design merges the monks’ teachings with the landscape, reflecting their commitment to simplicity and sustainability. Through the blend of geometry and form, the institute fosters an environment for exploration and learning, connecting the monks’ philosophy to the surrounding community and nature.

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MIURA FOLD Year: Spring 2023 Team: In collaberation with Aayush Saxena Type: Bird safe facade proposal Site: Frick environmental center, Pittsburgh, PA In our effort to design a bird-safe façade for the Frick Environmental Center, we focused on developing an innovative tectonic solution that balances functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our goal was to create a system that not only prevents bird collisions but is also lightweight, durable, and flexible enough to allow for easy removal, retraction, and replacement. We were concerned with ensuring that the design could be easily transported, facilitating maintenance and long-term sustainability. Drawing inspiration from the delicate art of origami, we meticulously studied various folding techniques, experimenting with patterns and materials that would enhance the design’s structural efficiency while maintaining visual harmony with the natural surroundings. This approach allowed us to create a façade that is both practical and elegant, blending seamlessly into the environment while promoting bird safety.

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LIGHT BOX Year: Team: Type: Site:

Spring 2022 In collaberation with Pauline Zheng & Paul Lee Art Gallery & Studio S. Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA

“LIGHTBOX,” our design, intricately weaves together proportion, light, and the seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces. Initially considering rotating mechanical “strips” to manipulate sunlight, we opted for a more practical and intentional approach. By strategically placing impactful openings, we’ve achieved a delicate balance between functioning as an art gallery and an architecture studio, crafting a space that is both welcoming and focused. Drawing inspiration from architectural precedent, we meticulously organized critical openings and opaque surfaces using ratios and proportions, resulting in a harmonious arrangement that optimally balances natural light and spatial connections.

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JOINST CHAIR Year: Summer 2024 Team: In collaberation with Vicky Achnani Type: Furniture design The Joint Chair integrates sustainable materials like recycled paper blocks, split bamboo, PLA + CF 3D-printed joints, and wooden dowels.

Each component is carefully crafted to prioritize material efficiency, durability, and environmental responsibility. The design emphasizes rapid assembly, low-carbon processes, and a structured aesthetic achieved through the principle of parallel planes. Split bamboo sets the dimensions of the frame, while 3D-printed joints ensure stability and load transmission at critical points. This prototype highlights the potential of combining unconventional materials and advanced fabrication techniques, resulting in a sustainable, functional, and refined piece of furniture.

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MISCELLENEOUS WORK Year: 2021 Team: Individual Type: Sketches, drawings & models This section highlights my miscellaneous work, including model-making drawings created using charcoal pencils or pastels. These pieces reflect my hands-on approach to design, showcasing the exploration of form, texture, and detail through traditional drawing techniques. Each piece embodies a balance of precision and creativity, demonstrating my passion for experimenting with different mediums to express complex ideas.

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THANK YOU. Email: ajw2@andrew.cmu.edu Phone: 301-332-7852

ANDREW WANG’S PORTFOLIO 2021 - 2025