Steve Yang_Architectural Portfolio 2025 by dontcallmestevee

North Carolina State University M.Arch. | -2025 STEVE YANG

STEVE YANG

As a recent graduate with a master’s degree in architecture completed in Fall 2025, I am an optimistic and dedicated professional guided by strong core values and a commitment to continuous learning through challenge. I value connection, problem solving grounded in empathy and mutual understanding, and fostering supportive environments for collaboration. I take full responsibility for my words, my work, and my commitments. As an architect, my goal is to contribute meaningfully to the creation of sustainable communities worldwide, addressing climate change while thoughtfully balancing environmental responsibility, technological advancement, and human centered design.

EXPERIENCE

Architecture Intern

O’Brien Atkins Associates | DURHAM, NC | May 2025 - Dec 2025

- Prepared detailed architectural drawings, plans, sections, and elevations using industry-standard

- Developed high-quality 3D models and renderings to support design presentations .

- Conducted comprehensive research on building codes, materials, and permitting processes to inform project development.

CAD Designer

Schnabel Engineering | GREENSBORO, NC | Feb 2021 - June 2022

- Developed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for contract documents, following input from design staff and the Senior CAD Design Manager in alignment with internal drafting standards

- Created 3D Revit models and renderings to visually represent complex features and structures

Graduate Teaching Assistant

NC State University | RALEIGH, NC | Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

- ARC 331: Architectural Structures I (Dr. Wayne Place)

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

NC State University | RALEIGH, NC | Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

- GC 120: Foundation of Graphics (SolidWorks)

Staff Sergeant

Republic of Korea Air Force | October 2015 - May 2018

- Served as a fuel tank driver who is responsible for instructing other soldiers

- Responsible for driving a 25-ton fuel tank truck which carries 4,500 gallons of JP-8 and JET-A1 airplane fuel through runways to fuel airplanes

- Was selected as lead instructor which involved training soldiers how to drive from 1 to 25 tons truck and bus

CONTACT

Raleigh, NC

sgy0531@hotmail.com

704-819-6607

SKILLS SUMMARY

Modeling

Revit Rhinoceros SketchUp AutoCAD Solidworks

Adobe

Rendering Ps, Ai, Id Ae, Lr Lumion D5 Render Enscape

CERTIFICATE / AWARD

City Design Certificate | Fall, 2025

School of Architecture, NC State University

The Robert A. Chase Prize | Fall, 2025 School of Architecture, NC State University

EDUCATION

M.A. | Architecture | 2025

North Carolina State University

B.S. | Graphic Communication | 2021

North Carolina State University

ASCEND VIEW 01-20

THE WORKSHOP 21-36

APERTURE 39-50

RE-VIVE PRAGUE 51-66

ASCND VIEW

ACADEMIC TERM: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: HIGH-RISE BUILDING | 2025

PROFESSOR: DR. WAYNE PLACE

JOINT LECTURER: MARK SARKISIAN (SOM) + LEO CHOW (SOM)

TYPE: APARTMENT + PUBLIC SPACE

SITE: TREASURE ISLAND, CA, USA

view to San Francisco

CLIMBING & BRIDGING

The Ascended View is conceived as a vertical neighborhood where two distinct communities meet, mingle, and move together through an architecture shaped by climbing and bridging. Located on Treasure Island in California, the project offers sweeping panoramic views that become a shared experience for all who encounter the building. The design begins with a simple question, how can every resident and visitor engage the building in the same way, regardless of where they start.

“ “ Architecture is the thoughtful making of space, -

Louis Kahn

Drawing inspiration from the typical San Francisco block, the project studies how identical dimensions can produce dramatically different capacities and social densities. This exploration becomes the foundation for a pair of towers that rise as parallel forms, then carve away to reveal a continuous public path that ascends and crosses between them. The stepped terraces, exposed in the diagrams and section studies on the boards , create a green, meandering route that threads through the entire height of the structure, inviting people to climb, gather, and traverse.

The bridges serve as both circulation and communal space, linking two independent towers into a single living system. Through this dual movement of ascent and connection, the Ascended View reimagines high-rise living as an accessible and collective urban experience.

typ. SF block

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views solar path greespace fog&wind

extrusion chisel

42 DWELLING W/BACKYARD + 2 COMMERCIAL BUILDING + 1 GREENARY SPACE

APPROX. 100 PEOPLE AESCENDED VIEW

2-3 RESIDENTS/UNIT x 42 UNITS =

980 DWELLING W/VERANDA + 5 COMMERCIAL FLOORS + 1 GREENARY PATH

24 RESIDENTS/FLOOR x 74 FLOORS =

fl.

core

shear walls

tertiary structure

community connection

unit

views (studio)

views (2bd.)

bedroom (studio)

ALBERTO GIACOMETTI

THE WORKSHOP

ACADEMIC TERM: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS: TECHNOLOGY | 2023

PROFESSOR: MATTHEW GRIFFITH, AIA

TYPE: LIVE/WORK STUDIO

SITE: DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, USA

PERCEPTION & OBSERVATION

The architectural undertaking is conceptualized as a synthesis of structures, embracing the intersection of perception and observation. The structural design is inherently grounded in a conceptual tribute to the artistic legacy of Alberto Giacometti, extending its significance to the occupants.

Alberto Giacometti, a Swiss sculptor and painter active in the post-World War II era, projected his unique philosophy that emanates from the observation of individuals and their surroundings. His renowned work, L’Homme qui marche I, features human-scaled sculptures with slender, elongated bronze figures that evoke feelings of isolation, alienation, and existential angst. These elongated limbs convey a delicate vulnerability not only in human forms but also in the broader realm of living entities.

“ “

The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.

- Alberto Giacometti

The architectural embodiment serves as a poignant articulation of Giacometti’s philosophical tenets, intricately woven into his artistic oeuvre, perceptions, and observations. The structure not only offers a residence to the artist but also affords ample workspace for his creative endeavors, with provisions for public engagement, allowing visitors to witness his masterpieces.

metal

veil skin

steel skeleton

concrete massing

REGIONAL FILM CENTER

APERTURE

ACADEMIC TERM: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: PROFESSIONAL STUDIO | 2024

PROFESSOR: DENNIS STALLINGS, FAIA & DON KRANBUEHL, FAIA

TYPE: MUSEUM, CLASSROOM, & THEATER

SITE: WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, USA

entrance (N)

CONNECTION & CREATIVITY

The Wilmington Regional Film Center is designed as an interactive space that bridges the gap between the film industry and the public, creating a dynamic environment where creativity, culture, and education intersect. Inspired by Wilmington’s rich cinematic history, the center celebrates the unique balance between imagination and reality that defines the art of filmmaking. This project highlights the timeless quality of storytelling through architecture that is both functional and expressive. “ “

We need storytelling. Otherwise, life just goes on and on like the number Pi.”

- Ang Lee

At its heart, the design features open community spaces, including shaded courtyards and green areas, that invite visitors to gather, interact, and immerse themselves in the energy of the creative process. Programmatic elements such as exhibition galleries, screening rooms, hands-on learning spaces, and administrative offices are seamlessly integrated to foster collaboration and discovery. The exhibition gallery anchors the space with displays of iconic artifacts from regional productions, offering an intimate glimpse into the filmmaking process, from set design to post-production.

vincinity map

site plan

axon

extrude bore

exhibit office/ post production public/ theater

entrance (E)

URBAN RECONSTRUCTION + PUBLIC SPACE INTERVENTION

RE-VIVE PRAGUE

ACADEMIC TERM: ARCHITECTURE INTERNATIONAL STUDIO | 2024 (NCSU PRAGUE)

PROFESSOR: ADAM GEBRIAN

TYPE: URBAN RECONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC SPACE INTERVENTION PROJECT

SITE: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

sightseeing

URBANITY & CONNECTIVITY

This project reconsiders Prague not as a static historic city, but as a living urban system shaped by movement, density, and shared experience. Faced with relatively low average density and an intense influx of visitors, the city reveals moments where everyday life for residents and the experience of visitors collide rather than connect. The proposal focuses on these points of tension, particularly along the boundary between Vinohrady and Nové Město, where physical infrastructure and fragmented pedestrian routes weaken urban continuity.

Rather than introducing an isolated landmark, the project operates as an act of urban stitching. Through a linear public intervention, it redefines the edge condition as a shared spatial resource, prioritizing walkability, permeability, and human scale. By reorganizing pedestrian flows and inserting public programs along this seam, the project transforms a zone of separation into a space of encounter.

The design leverages Prague’s inherently walkable block structure, amplifying its potential through carefully placed connections that invite movement, pause, and interaction. In doing so, it supports everyday routines while accommodating the pressures of tourism without privileging one group over the other. Ultimately, the project frames architecture as an instrument for social continuity, using connectivity to strengthen urban life and reinforce a collective sense of belonging within the city.

1,384,732

Prague covers 49,613 hectares and has a population of 1,384,732.

What would Prague’s size be if its population density matched that of other European cities?

How large would Prague be if it had the population density of some of its districts?

12,000,000

Prague welcomed approximately 12 million tourists, including both domestic and international visitors

Monthly visitor population compared to the current resident population.

What can foster a stronger connection between residents and visitors within the same community?

Nové Město

vincinity map

Vinohrady

site axon

potential street to connect ( urbanity ) the main idea ( connectivity )

Wilsonova highway dissecting the pedestrian path

sightseeing

scenery

sightseeing

PRAGUE = 90m = 1min

BARCELONA = 130m = 2.5min

can I stitch these gap? coordinate point (park) Park nad hlavním nádražím

BERLIN = 130m = 2.5min

NYC = 330m = 4min

Prague’s blocks are comparatively smaller than those in other major cities, making the city easier to navigate. However, this advantage is gradually being lost due to increasing disconnection.