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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Haoran Wang

Designer LEED GA

+1 (786)-247-8038

839 Fedora St, Los Angeles, CA

kevinw24@g.ucla.edu

As a dynamic creative designer, my work experience afforded me the opportunity to play an integral role in the production of conceptual design, design development, and construction document drawing sets for a completed project, refining my skills in design decision-making. My passion for inspiring designs drives me to make meaningful contributions to the field. With knowledge of environmental and passive design, along with a LEED GA credential, I am confident that my talent and expertise will prove invaluable to your organization.

Portfolio Link :https://issuu.com/kevinw24/docs/issuu_2

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles M

Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design Degree

Attending Technology Studio to research on Post Pandemic Social Club as well as working with AI Models

University of Miami B. Architecture

5-year Accredited Bachelor of Architecture Degree

Attended Studios with varies topics such as high rises, urban scale, residential, retail, etc.

Head of advertising department of Chinese Students and Scholars Association

Attended Rome Program

SKILLSETS

Softwares:

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere

Rhino

SketchUp

Revit

Houdini

Lumion

Enscape

TwinMotion

UE5

Figma

Language:

English

Chinese

Soft Skills:

Effective Communication

Friendly

Team Player Adaptability Empathy

Conflict Management

Negotiation

Problem Solving Positive Leadership

Interests:

Highlights

Have knowledge of all design phases Project worked at R&R Studios has been built

Produce drawings sets for review

Have knowledge of LEED regulations currently holding LEED GA credential

Communicative, Adapt smoothly, Problem Solving, Team player

EXPERIENCE

Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2021

Design Assistant R&R Studios

Worked on all phases for public art project “The Home We Share at Princeton University. The construction completed in 2022

Finished drawings through Conceptual Design Phase, Design Development Phase, Construction Document Phase

Researched on Manufacturers, City codes, Landscapes, etc. to revise design proposal

Worked on range of projects Public arts, Art galleries, Urban designs, public squares, etc. Participated in client meeting and site visit, and involved in design process constantly

Fall 2021

2021 WUPEN City Competition

Gold Award Winner

Lead the team in researching and document Nanjing riverside and the surroundings

Lead the team in developing flexible, cultural, and revival design concepts

Created high visual drawings to communicate our concepts

Jan. 2020 - May 2020

Univ’ of Miami SOA Rome Program

Participant

Had an immersive experience learning about architecture and history while doing walking tour lectures across Italy

Researched and documented history buildings of Europe, Learned about classical architecture orders and characteristics systematically, Collaborated with teams from Rome to create project about renovating piazzas

Summer 2019

Changchun Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Architectural Intern

Worked on construction documents and 3D modeling

Participated in client meeting and site visit

Fall 2017

EPA Rainwater Challenge

Participant

Presented a Rainwater collecting proposal based on University of Miami, including a presentation board and a video

Oct. 2016 - Dec. 2020

Univ’ of Miami School of Architecture

Renewable Energy

Computer Lab Assistant

Managed computer lab, troubleshot printing problems, repaired plotting machines Provided tours and mini lectures for new students and visitors

Rehab Bedroom Interior View

Class Room Interior View

Garden Interior View

W12x26 Steel Beam

W12x26 Steel Column

K Series Open Web Joints

K14 4’o.c.

Shear Wall

K Series Open Web Joints

K14 4’o.c.

8”x12” Concrete Column

4’x4’ Concrete Footing

8” Concrete Club

Axonometric & Structural Diagram

Waterproof Sheathing

Gutter

2” Metal Decking

4” Thermal Insulation

8”x12” Concrete Column

Drainage Pipe Hangers

C12 Light Joints

Concrete Masonry Units

Structural Insulated Panels

Gutter and Pipes for Rainwater

Pre-treatment Screening Tank

Detailed Section Between 1st and 2nd Floor

Water Being Pumped Bck to the Building for Toilet Flushing, Gardening, and Clothes Washing, etc.

Solar Panels

Steel Panels Gutter

W12x16 Steel Beam

Drainage Pipe

Waterproof Sheathing

W12x16 Steel Beam

Detailed Section at Roof

REINVENTION OF PIAZZAS

Professor Frank Martinez &Professor Roberto Behar

Collaborator: Shariq Ishaque

ARC 408

ROME, ITALY SPRING 2020

fmartinez@miami.edu rbehar@miami.edu

Programs: Rhino, AutoCAD, Lumion, Photpshop, Illustrator

Contribution:

Conceptual Design

Architectural Drawings

In present-day Rome, a considerable number of piazzas have been converted into parking lots, while the prominent historic piazzas such as Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, and Piazza della Rotonda draw the majority of visitors. However, the revitalization of piazzas is an unavoidable necessity. The project focuses on two locations, Piazza della Quercia and Piazza di San Salvatore in Lauro, where architecture, art, and urban life intersect to highlight the distinctiveness and character of public squares as works of art and civic infrastructure that promote public and civic life. By exploring urban public space in Rome, a city with the most remarkable assortment of public squares in the world, the project interconnects architecture, art, and urbanism in their application to the reconstruction of the original urban fabric and the reinvention of public spaces as unique social sculptures in contemporary Rome.

Exploded Elevation for

Piazza Di San Salvatore in Lauro with Proposal

Both piazzas feature a church, which serves as the hub of activity and draws the most visitors. However, these churches appear to be the only public infrastructure within the squares. The absence of seating, circulation guides, and visual stimuli causes people to easily overlook the presence of the two piazzas. To address this issue, the surrounding buildings and programs should be oriented around the church to create a diverse range of public, private, and semi-public spaces. This will involve the creation of additional rest areas, improved circulation flows, and new attractions that blend seamlessly with the existing urban fabric and cultural context.

Exploded Elevation for Piazza Della Quercia with Proposal

Existing Piazza

New Massing Addition

Splitting Piazza

Ground Level Subtraction Site Plan

Piazza Di San Salvatore in Lauro

The charming Piazza di San Salvatore in Lauro, adorned with a beautiful church and mixeduse apartments with ground-floor retail, is situated next to the bustling Via del Coronari, a key route to historic sites like Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo. A proposed Roman-style Palazzo seeks to reduce the size of the piazza, direct traffic flow, and attract more residents to the area. A three-bay loggia facing the church and a free field serves as a public resting area, a guide for horizontal circulation, and a vertical visual attraction. The Palazzo will have retail spaces on its ground floor and the second floor of the loggia, accentuating the piazza's cultural ambiance and the retail street nearby. A semi-public rooftop garden offers stunning views of neighboring buildings, and the new simplified floor pattern serves as a welcoming invitation to visitors. This design proposal harmonizes perfectly with the existing site, visually and functionally blending into the environment.

Private Apartment Unit

Public Retail Above Loggia

Semi-public Rooftop Garden

Existing Piazza

New Massing Addition

Splitting Piazza Site Plan

Piazza Della Quercia

Vertical Circulation

Piazza della Quercia boasts an exceptional collection of architecture events by renowned architects such as Borromini, Raphael, and Mazzoni. To enhance vertical circulation, a Venetianstyle tower is proposed, serving as a public viewing platform from 80ft and 120ft. The tower's striking presence is revealed as visitors approach the piazza, offering a unique perspective of Rome's skyline. The new simplified

. Overall, the Venetian tower promotes .

floor pattern serves as a welcoming carpet, and benches at the base of the tower provide a resting place for visitors diversity in architectural style, creating a unique and divided space at the heart of the city

Roof Plan

120ft Viewing Deck Plan

80ft Viewing Deck Plan

40ft Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

ALLAPATTAH

FALL 2020

HOUSING COMPLEX

Professor: CHRISTOPHER MEYER

ALLAPATTAH, FL

ARC 509

c.meyer@miami.edu

Individual Project Programs: Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator

Contribution:

Conceptual Design

Architectural Drawings

Site Plan

Landscapes play an essential role in this project. A linear park runs along the northern edge of the building footprint, creating gathering spaces and buffer zones. Since the street to the east has the heaviest traffic as well as metro rails, the linear park is organized to reduce noise. There are three layers of sound buffering between the busy street and the residential units: palms trees and bushes in front of the community center, a man-made small hill underneath the community center, and a grid of trees on gravel at the public square. This series of landscapes reduces noise and creates a mysterious yet fun experience while discovering the residential units.

Walking further along the linear park, each building has a green space surrounded by shrubs, serving as a welcoming carpet and semi-public space for picnicking, with a tree providing shade. At the end of the linear park, a secret garden is placed. Trees create paths leading to the romantic focal point of the garden -- benches underneath an iconic live oak tree.

Ground floor units feature an entry point, living spaces, and private gardens. On the second floor, the layout is reversed with entry points on the horizontal walkway and porches instead of private gardens. These design elements provide residents with a sense of privacy while also encouraging community interaction and fostering a connection with the surrounding landscape.

CLT Roof Panels

Secondary Panels & 2nd Floor Glazing

Secondary Panels & 2nd Floor Glazing

CLT Floor Panel

Ground Level Glazing

Interior Dry Walls

Steel Columns

Concrete Slab

Concrete Footing

Logistics:

Cut out panels for one 2nd floor unit on 12’x60’ CLT Panel

Using approximately 78% of the Panels

Delivery Route for CLT Panels

Total Distance: 570 Miles Drive Duration:9 Hrs (10 Hrs with Breaks) Take 2 Trucks for One Unit to Complete

To honor the memory of Soho's founder, Chester Rapkin, the Rapkin Tower, the tallest building in Soho, will be erected in collaboration with the Rapkin family and the city. The tower is intended to reflect the distinctive architecture of the surrounding neighborhoods. Soho is recognized for its cast-iron buildings, while Tribeca is characterized by brick constructions. In order to highlight Soho's unique features while connecting the neighboring communities, the Rapkin Tower will feature a facade made of steel, reminiscent of Soho's cast-iron architecture, and brick, nodding to nearby Tribeca.

Aldo Rossi's works and New York skyscrapers were researched to determine the building's massing and facade. The building footprint is offset from the property line, resulting in a narrower and more intricate structure. The front and back facades feature steel and glazing, while the sides incorporate brick with equally sized window openings. Steel panels frame the windows on the side, utilizing the same color as the front steel beam to unify the tower's elements. At the ground level and the top of the tower, the front glass and steel elements expand to the sides, creating a more transparent top and bottom. At night, the building serves as a beacon, with lights shining across the sky and roads, attracting people to visit the tower.

View from Entrance

Ground Floor Plan

Plan at Level 10 - 11

Plan at Level 12 - 22

Plan at Level 23 - 30

Plan at Level 31 - 36

Plan at Level 37 - 41

THE HOME WE SHARE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

R & R STUDIOS 5

JUNE 2020-DEC 2021

r.behar@miami.edu

Programs: Rhino, Lumion, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator

Phase: Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction Document

The Home We Share is a transformative suite of three social sculptures that elegantly blur the boundaries between art and life, while enriching the experience of living within the Princeton University campus. Amongst the three sculptures, Forgot Me Not stands out as a remarkable masterpiece. This vibrant, pink dining room, nestled in a lush garden, serves as a welcoming public space for encounters, conversations, and memory-making. The installation also includes a Dreaming Room, a largescale living room that invites visitors to unwind and connect, as well as Flower Fields Forever, a series of beautifully designed flower benches adorned with lights, that create an enchanting atmosphere for peaceful contemplation. Together, these three sculptures offer a unique, unforgettable experience that elevates the human spirit and fosters deeper connections between people and their surroundings.

Detail at Table’s Leg

The Dreaming Room

Detail at Aluminum Pole

Opa Locka Open Room PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

JUNE 2020-DEC 2021

r.behar@miami.edu

Programs: Rhino, Enscape, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator

Phase: Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction Document

The Opa Locka Open Room is a testament to the power of thoughtful design and community-oriented planning. As part of a larger master plan to revitalize the Opa Locka neighborhood, this space stands out as a beacon of inclusivity and social interaction. A beautifully designed rosecolored sidewalk, flanked by a sturdy and functional concrete fence that doubles as seating, leads visitors to a welcoming rectangular plaza. Within the plaza, walls with cleverly designed openings invite passersby to peek in and glimpse the dynamic activities happening inside. To facilitate comfortable gathering and conversation, large-scale benches are thoughtfully placed along the walls. Behind the walls lies an expansive open-air multi-functional court that serves as a vibrant hub for community events and social activities.

Every aspect of the Opa Locka Open Room has been meticulously crafted with the intention of fostering connection and engagement. The thoughtful design choices and attention to detail are a testament to the architects' commitment to creating a space that truly meets the needs of the community it serves. From the warm color palette to the well-placed seating, every element has been carefully chosen to create a space that feels inviting, inclusive, and empowering. This space is a true gem, not just for the Opa Locka neighborhood, but for anyone who values the power of design to create meaningful and lasting social change.