Selected Works 2024

Felix Yang

Hello,

I am a Design Architect based in Berlin with over five years of professional working experience. I hold a Master’s degree in Architecture from McGill University in Canada. Throughout my professional journey, I have actively engaged in international projects spanning the fields of architecture, interior design, urban planning, exhibition design, and communications.

Ole Scheeren : Spaces of Life

Karlsruhe Landratsamt Competition

Frankfurt Riverpark Tower

Weifang University Library

Iqaluit Eldercare Facility

Monaco International School

Shenzhen Convergence Plaza

Stouffville Planning Report

Big Eden Event Space

Drawings

Relevant Skills Education

McGill University School of Architecture Montréal, CA

Master’s of Architecture (Professional)

GPA: 3.93/4

2013 - ‘18

University Of Waterloo School Of Architecture Cambridge, CA

Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Co-op

Graduated with Distinction

GPA: 3.68/4

Professional Experience

2024

Aletja+ Berlin, DE Architect / Interior Architect (Full-time)

Büro Ole Scheeren Berlin, DE Designer / Junior Architect (Full-time)

SvN Architects & Planners Toronto, CA Designer (Full-time)

Digital Representation - McGill University Montréal, CA

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Process Workshop - University of Waterloo Toronto, CA Design Build

Arquitectonica International Paris, FR Architectural Assistant

Lateral Office Toronto, CA Research & Design Assistant

WORKac

New York City, US Architectural Assistant

ArchiCAD, Revit, Rhino, Sketchup, Grasshopper, V-ray, Enscape, Blender, Cinema 4D, 3D Printing, CNC Milling

AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premier), Laser Cutting

International Building Code & Zoning Regulations, Energy & Environmental Modeling (Ladybug, Honeybee, Sefaira)

Fluent in English & Mandarin, German (A2)

Ole Scheeren : Spaces of Life

Collaboration with Büro Ole Scheeren

Exhibition Design for Center for Art and Media (ZKM) in Karlsruhe, Germany

Roles: Sculpture and 3D-print production, Exhibition research & design Exhibition of work from Architect Ole Scheeren at the ZKM, Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe, Germany. Spaces of Life includes an extensive showcase of current and archival work including an immersive installations in the center’s atrium.

Atrium View, 10 Meter-wide Large Scale Model

Exhibition Drawing

Exhibition Design Concept

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION

DIGITAL INSTALLATION

AUGMENTED REALITY

1. SCULPTURES

2. PROJECTS

3. TIMELINE

4. MEDIA

Exhibition Room View, Cinema Projects

Atrium View, Large Scale Models

Karlsruhe Landratsamt Competition

Collaboration with Büro Ole Scheeren

Architectural Design for a Mixed-use Tower in Karlsruhe, Germany

Roles: Schematic design, Site context research, Presentation drawings & layout

The Karlsruhe Landratsamt stands proudly as a prominent public landmark adjacent to the state theater. Together, this architectural proposal assumes a significant role along Karlsruhe’s ‘Via Trumphalis.’

Its sculptural form serves as an urbanistic counterpart to the state theater, enriching the city’s architectural diversity and historical significance.

Exterior View from Karlsruhe Castle Rendering

Frankfurt Riverpark Tower

Collaboration with Büro Ole Scheeren

Residential Architectural Design for an Existing Site in Frankfurt, Germany

Roles: Schematic design, Facade design, Site context research, Presentation drawings & layout

Riverpark Tower is a residential high-rise development situated on the River Main in Frankfurt, Germany. The project re-purposes an existing Brutalist office structure on site through the addition of new volumes. Panoramic volumes extend the existing floor plate bringing transparency and openness to the new residential units.

Exterior Project Rendering

Project Diagram Existing

Weifang University Library

Collaboration with WORKac

Architectural Design for Site in Weifang, China

Roles: Digital 3D modeling, Physical model making, Design research, Graphic production

A part of a campus master-plan designed by WORKac, the main library building is a simple 12-storey volume intersected by programmed ‘tube’ volumes. The building perimeter accommodates the permanent book collection while the intersecting volumes accommodate the various study and gathering programs. These intersecting spaces create unique conditions where natural ventilation and light are abundant, the roof of the these intersecting volumes are used for lounges and more informal reading spaces.

Exterior Project Rendering

Interior Library View Rendering

Iqaluit Eldercare Facility

Collaboration with Lateral Office

Architectural Design for Site in Iqaluit, Canada

Roles: Physical model making, Digital 3D Prototyping, Facade design Iterations, Image rendering

The project is driven by the need for better healthcare in the Canadian North, the project allows for members of the community to continue living independent lives in an environment that is familiar. The scheme imagines a ring of facilities and units interrupted by large open-plan common spaces that protrude out into the landscape. The interior courtyard is surrounded by vertical patterned windows looking into the circulation and common spaces of the project, allowing for one to feel sheltered but not closed off to what lies beyond.

Monaco International School

Collaboration with Arquitectonica - Paris

Design Development for Site in Monaco

Roles: Drafting in AutoCAD, Digital 3D modeling, Material and product selection

The project is situated on a site spanning 3 major roadways, there is a topographic change of 40 meters from top to bottom. The development consists of 3 main volumetric sections: the municipally owned housing tower, the private apartment bar, and the International School building below Boulevard du Larvotto. The International School will host students from pre-school to high school.

Exterior View Rendering

Shenzhen Convergence Plaza

Collaboration with Büro Ole Scheeren

Landscape & Architectural Design for a Public Landmark in Shenzhen, China

Roles: Schematic design, Site context research, Presentation drawings & layout

Shenzhen Convergence Plaza stands as a prominent public landmark, seamlessly linking various segments of the city across multiple elevations. This project harmoniously melds essential infrastructural components with vibrant public programming, resulting in a hybrid structure that blurs the boundaries between landscape and architecture.

Exterior Project Rendering

Stouffville Planning Report

Collaboration with SvN Architects + Planners

Community Concept Design for Site near Toronto, Canada

Roles: 3D modeling in Rhino, Rendering in V-Ray, Photoshop, Illustrator

The report was submitted as a community design concept for the Town of Stouffville near Toronto, Canada. Core objectives for the project are to maximize residential density and optimize access of an existing Toronto-connected train station. Several design decisions resulting in neighbourhood blocks and open recreational spaces help develop a sense of community for generational living.

Big Eden Event Space

Collaboration with Aletja+

Entrance & Interior Renovation Concept for Site in Berlin, Germany

Roles: Concept development, Presentation layout, Digital 3D modeling, Image rendering, Photoshop Aletja+ is a Berlin based agency specializing in hospitality, luxury retail and brand identity. During my time at the agency we developed the concept for the exterior entrance and interior renovation to the historic Berlin club, Big Eden. The conversion of the club to a high-end event restaurant considers the entire entrance sequence of the visitor as one continuous journey. The concept proposes reflective surfaces and a round gathering reception space to build an expansive and memorable experience below street level.

Drawings

Personal and Freelance Work

A selection of work exploring hand drawing and digital illustrations.

Graphite and Watercolour Drawing