CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
Bachelor of Architecture,
Class of 2023
2018 - 2023
DIS COPENHAGEN
Core Course: Architecture
Copenhagen, Denmark
Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
PROGRAMS
Rhinoceros
Revit
AutoCad
Sketch Up
V-ray
Enscape
Indesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Lightroom
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
Roles and responsibilities included design, drafting, and coordination of multiple parties. As a junior architect, I drafted construction document sets in both AutoCAD and Revit and produced 360 renders in Rhino and Vray. In addition, I coordinated with manufacturer representatives to order tile samples, bathroom fixtures, and lighting fixtures. I also communicated with general contractors to schedule site visits and support project decisions, solicited client feedback on design concepts and presented alternative design options.
Roles and responsibilities included design and drafting for high end residential projects. As an intern, I drafted schematic design documents in Revit and discussed progress with clients during weekly meetings. In addition, I utilized Sketch Up and Vray to produce renders and executed redline corrections for additional projects.
A&X DESIGN - MAY - SEPTEMBER 2021 INTERNSHIP
Roles and responsibilities included drafting and site measurements for accessory dwelling units. As an intern, I drafted schematic design documents in AutoCad and documented site measurements. In addition, I translated documents and in-person meetings from Chinese to English.
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147 CROWN 16 ROCKLEDGE METROPOLITAN WATER
Spring 2023 Cal Poly Pomona
TIME TRAVELERS JOURNEY
Fall 2022 Cal Poly Pomona
Fall 2021 DIS Copenhagen
2021 - 2023 12-15 06-11 16-23 24-31 32-37 38-39
A Residential Project in Ossining
The growing water scarcity crisis of Southern California is a current issue we are facing. With only 3% of the world’s water being freshwater and two thirds of it is tucked away in frozen glaciers or unavailable for our use, it has resulted in a lack of access to water for 1.1 billion people on Earth. Specifically tied to Southern California and the Western United States this is an even more important issue due to continuous years of historically low rainfall and unsustainable groundwater pumping. Additional political unrest and arguments are caused by this crisis with multiple states including California fighting and debating over the source of water in LA which is the Colorado river. In the Metropolitan Water, it plans on tackling this issue through a hybridization of programs with them being a hindu temple and stepwell, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California office, and a water education museum.
The hindu temple acts as a symbol to show the importance of water in Southern California. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California office gives employees a comfortable working space and negotiation rooms for politicians to come talk about the issue of water distribution between states. Finally, the museum shows people ways to save water.
With the scarcity of water in Southern California my project aims to capture and save as much water as possible. With around 80% of Los Angeles rainwater flushed out into the Pacific Ocean, The parking area of my project consists of swales and drainpipes that filter water into an underwater reservoir. Additionally, fog catchers are located on the roof of the project in order to capture the water vapor in the air and turn that into reusable water. The form of my project consists of groundwork with figures coming out of the ground which has the stepwell carved into the ground and hindu temple. On top attached to the roof are floating like spaces which are held up by columns spacing the entire vertical length of the project. These two forms created pockets of condensation through the negative space from the two figures. In the negative space there are balconies and a catwalk that connect the floating boxes which all give a view of the stepwell and temple.
This project takes into account what the Pomona area used to be. This area was once filled with lots of farmland, small towns, horses, and beautiful landscapes. Similar to lots of other towns in the area, the city began to grow and develop. Trains, cars, and other modes of transportation began to overtake the city and turn its once beautiful landscape into a suburban sprawl. In this project, I try to bring back what once was here in pomona. By turning this new gold line station into an animal research center that is affiliated with Cal Poly Pomona, it gives students and professors opportunities to learn more about these animals. Additionally, it also invites people from different parts of the city to come and experience the horses up close. The project also extends beyond just the station into the existing neighborhood through extended horse paths. These paths weave in and out of streets which allow people to enjoy a view of the city through a different mode of transportation. There are also parks, resting areas, and seating in certain parts of the path so that people can use these spaces to their liking. This project brings back a sense of nostalgia back into the heart of pomona and gives people a glimpse of what a non car centric city was like in America.
An Urban Space in Østerbro
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SCALE 1:500
This project focuses on the concept of creating a green urban space for everyone to utilize. This is achieved through carving into the site intertwining hardscape and landscape. The hardscape spaces are lower in elevation and programmed to accommodate the requests of the clients, while the landscape is used for circulation . One can look down into the hardscape spaces while also being abel to look up from the hardscape places. The building located in the center of the site is where all the indoor programs are held. This building acts as a beacon of light on the site due to its increase in height compared to the rest of the site. People who pass by the site or walk through it are able to clearly see the building especially at night when it lights up.
Thank You
Joseph An anjoseph236@gmail.com