Portfolio 2023_Landscape Architecture_Na Shen

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PORTFOLIO of Na Shen Selected Works 2017-2023

Na Shen

Professional Experience

Architectural Designer, RIOS, Los Angeles, United States

• Participated in concept design, schematic design, and design development for multi-family residential, commercial, life science, and mixed-use redevelopment projects.

• Participated in International Design Competitions in both the United States and China, the study of massing design iterations (final win). Created highly-detailed Enscape in-house renderings, diagrams, plans, and section drawings.

• Prepared feasibility plans, permit sets for the city, and business marketing brochures for multi-family residential projects, showcasing plans, sections, elevations, and renderings with comprehensive documentation.

• Conducted thorough research and collected necessary architectural data for insightful analysis to inform the design process.

• Developed design specifications and architectural layouts, ensuring all client requirements were met effectively.

• Proficient in 3D modeling and rendering with Rhino & Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suites. Produced construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.

• Explored Artificial Intelligence applications in architectural design, specifically Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and ChatGPT, with Python code in Grasshopper.

Architectural Intern, Zaha Hadid Architects, Beijing, China

• Participated in the international design competition for a Headquarter building project, contributing significantly to design, documentation, and client presentations.

• Modeling and rendering using Rhino and Adobe Suites. Collaborated effectively with an international team and clients.

Architectural Intern, Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Paris, France

• Engaged in concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases for Cultural and Commercial Mixed-Use projects, Headquarters building projects.

• Created detailed documentation using Revit; Modeled and rendered with Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suites.

• Conducted thorough material research and code analysis for local-based projects.

• Collaborated seamlessly with international teams, clients, and local consultants to meet all design criteria effectively.

Architectural Intern, AECOM, San Francisco, United States

• Participated in Design Development and Construction documentation phases for civic and transportation projects.

• Skillfully delivered comprehensive architectural details that effectively merged conceptual and artistic ideas with technical precision, resulting in superior technical information.

• Prepared documentation using Revit; Modeling and rendering with Rhino, Vray, Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suites.

• Conducted thorough material research and code analysis for US-based projects.

• Utilized both handcrafted and 3D-printed physical models to augment the design process.

Landscape Designer, PARKKIM Landscape and Urban Design, Seoul, Korea

• Participated in concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation of landscape design on commercial shopping mall, urban street design, and office buildings.

• Prepared detailed documentation using AutoCAD; Modeling and rendering with Rhino, Vray, Lumion, and Adobe Suites.

Education

Master of Architecture I

Department of Architecture and Urban Design, School of the Arts and Architecture, University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Master of Landscape Architecture

Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Korea

Bachelor of Engineering-Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth and Space Science, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), China

Licenses & Certifications

LEED AP Building Design + Construction, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

LEED Green Associate, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

Registerd Architect, on Path. Completed AXP hours on Programming & Analysis, Project Planning & Design. Filling up other Categories.

Honors & Awards

Continuing Student Award, Department of Architecture and Urban Design, University of California, Los Angeles

James Pettit Fellowship, Department of Architecture and Urban Design, University of California, Los Angeles

Gold Award, International Design Summer School at College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Global Scholarship, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

Outstanding Student Scholarship, Funded by SK. Cop. of Korea for 4 consecutive years

Activities

AA summer school, Shanghai, China. Parametric design studio. Exhibition for 40th Anniversary of Department of landscape architecture, Seoul National University

Skills

Industry of Knowledge: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, AI Design(Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT with Grasshopper), Entertainment, Film

Motivations: Team Player, Organization and Communication skills, Leadership, Softwares: Advanced - Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe (PS, AI, ID), Grasshopper, Enscape, Lumion, Unreal Engine, Sketchup, Vray

Intermediate - Twimmotion, Adobe CC(AE, PR), Cinema 4D, Octane

Physical Modeling: 3D Powder & Plastic Printing, Shop Tools, CNC, Laser Cutting

Hand Drawing & Sketching w/ procreate in iPad

Languages: Engish(Professional), Mandarin(Native), Korean(Native), French(Basic)

References

Taek Kim

Studio Director, RIOS

Email: taek@rios.com

Phone: +1-310-463-2537

Laura Kos

Senior Project Director, RIOS

Email: laura@rios.com

Phone: +1-424-901-5504

Isabelle Faye

Director of Operations, Atelier Jean Nouvel

Email: ifaye@jeannouvel.fr

Phone: +33-1 4923 8383

EMAIL: santorinisn@g.ucla.edu MOBILE: 1-213-700-3425 LINKS: Website Linkedin Youtube Instagram
since 09/2022 01/2021-03/2021 10/2019-03/2020 06/2018-09/2018 08/2015-09/2016
07/2022 08/2012-08/2014 08/2008-07/2012 09/2021 08/2021 2020-2021 & 2018-2019 06/2018 08/2013 08/2012 2008-2012 2015 2014

Cascading Gardens in QuZhou, China

RIOS, Professional Comopetition Design Project, 02/2023

Roles: Massing Study of the high-rise buildings, diagram drawing, Modeling & Rendering w/Rhino, Enscape, Adobe CC

This innovative proposal for the Landmark Buildings of Quzhou envisions a vibrant, iconic gateway that embodies harmony between a thriving urban landscape and nature’s dynamism. Drawing on our site’s strategic location as a keystone between Quzhou’s natural and urban systems, our proposal positions itself as a true gateway, inviting a living, dynamic dialogue between vital city life and that of Wenli Lake and the larger Central Eco Valley.

Traditional Tower

Innovative Eco-Tower

Heart of the City

This innovative proposal for the LandApproaching the site as this new hybrid ecology, we propose forwardthinking garden towers that provide a framework for both nature and humans to thrive. Through engagement with nature in a performative landscape, we envision a resilient future for Quzhou that promotes its identity as a destination for ecological and social health and wellbeing.

Tall towers create a gateway to Quzhou Smart New City on Wenli Lake, stepping down at the center to relate to the context of the “City Garden Corridor” buildings.

As part of the “Creative Park Corridor”, the buildings will engage with the waterfront at both podium and tower.

The “Central Eco-Valley” climbs up through the buildings in a series of cascading terraces at different scales.

Architectural Expression

Quzhou is a city formed by natural mountains and rivers passes, where “clean water and lush mountains are invaluable assets”. We believe that Quzhou’s future landmarks should also be born of nature. As a direct response to the city’s proposed urban design, our proposal directly connects the surrounding ecology with the built environment. With towers like mountains rising to connect lake and city, the landmark buildings of Wenli Lake are not only the gateway of the central city of the four provinces, but also the romantic confession of Quzhou’s people to the future city of natural mountains and rivers. Cascading Gardens of Quzhou, heart of the city

Environmental Strategy

The performative components to the facade include: A glazed outer scrim at the atrium to create partial enclosure and protection from wind and rain. A brise soleil optimized for solar shading, to reduce cooling loads in summer months. Operable glass louvers to promote natural ventilation, manage humidity levels within the atrium, and moderate HVAC usage to the office/hotel interiors. Solar reflectors to improve lighting within the atrium.

The gardens throughout the towers and podium will be sustained through the collection and reuse of rainwater by rain gardens at towers and bio-retention areas at plaza level. Rain gardens at terraces and bio-retention tanks at plaza will reduce and slow the discharge of stormwater to the city system.

MT Headquarters in Shanghai

Zaha Hadid Architects, Professional Design Project, 01/2021-03/2021

Roles: Competition Design. Modeling, rendering and documentation w/ rhino, Adobe CC

The new MT Headquarters will be a landmark for China and World architecture. As such it shall offer not only state of the art working facilities but also, through the design of its entrances and lobbies, a welcoming and elegant reception to workers and guests alike. The unique series of podiums, bridges and courtyards will provide opportunities to escape summer heat. Acting as urban plateaux, and cooling courtyards, they will be open and shaded, allowing for air circulation and clear views whilst providing opportunities for gathering and rest.

L05 Floor Plan L27 Floor Plan
L01 Floor Plan L04 Floor Plan
PODIUM PLANS
SECTION VIEW PLOTS N1 -N2

MASTER PLAN

The masterplan illustrates the proposal for a protective forest that wraps the new buildings, linking to the riverside and integrating ribbons of forest, water and digital interaction to create a rich experiential landscape.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 Digital Pavilion Forest Gate Pavilion Forest Plaza Sky Deck Lilly Pond Floating Stage Ravine Sunken Plaza The Dock Digital Piazza Water Pavilion Water Gardens The Terrace 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Sky Square Sky Bridges Courtyard

Longgang River Station Design

Hassell, Professional Design Project, 04/2021-06/2021

Roles: Modeling, rendering & documentation w/ Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, Adobe CC.

This project is a key public building project in the Longgang River Greenway Project in Shenzhen. It showcases the water culture, water treatment and water life of the Longgang River, and at the same time integrates the functions of a dispatch center for water safety and water management. Image of modern architecture.

CONCEPT DESIGN

Multiple Activities Happening

Under the Banyan Tree

LONGGANG STATIONS

SPORTS

A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 River Bay Sports Station Community Eco Station River Bay Tea Room Mountain Sports Station Community Eco Station Dragon Skin Station Community Eco Station Wetland Park Station Forest Station Community Eco Station Low Carbon Sports Station River Valley Station Pearl Station Observation Deck (50 sqm) Outdoor Market Outdoor Auditorium Outdoor Dining Water feature Outdoor Activities Supermarket (50 sqm) Restroom (7 sqm) Library (50 sqm) Cafe (60 sqm) Sentry box (5 sqm) Bicycle Station (12 sqm) Tea House (50 sqm) Shower Room (12 sqm) Emergency (7 sqm) Activity Room (50 sqm)
LEISURE
RETAIL
OBSERVATION OUTDOOR
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONS
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

Next to the main entrance to the southeast of Longyuan, 200 meters away from Longping Station, the transit station of planned Metro Line 16 (opened in 2023) and Line 21 (opened in 2030). The plan revision has been approved, and the office functions of the existing Longping River Basin Management Center can be integrated into the Xinbi Daoguan. Therefore, after comprehensively evaluating various conditions, the plot can be quickly implemented for the construction of the Bidaoguan, and it will become the landmark of the main entrance of Longyuan

This plan is centered on the demonstration of dragon boat culture and Bidao ecology. The building contains exhibition, leisure and service functions. At the same time, it needs to be combined with Longping River Basin Center Office, party and government propaganda, and can also be combined with dragon boats and elements that show the characteristics of Longgang River. It is functionally complementary to the Hakka Culture Museum to be built in the future.

Considering that a traditional Hakka culture museum will be built in the area in the future, this plan positions the Bidaoguan as a more modern ecological museum. The main body of the building is a simple and pure white box floating in the air, and a Bidao ecological exhibition is set inside. The ground floor is extremely transparent, allowing the public space to continue. A dragon boat race is held every year near the venue. Therefore, the first floor focuses on displaying the dragon boat culture. On weekdays, the dragon boat can stay and maintain here. At the same time, it also appears in the public view as a beautiful exhibit, and it is used as a boat race during the dragon boat race. Get out of the museum and launch quickly.

STRUCTURE & LANDSCAPE DESIGN

The building continues the terrace trend of the landscape, from low to high, as if it grows from the ground, conforming to the intention of the roots of the banyan tree.

Group seat, stepped seat Outdoor seating combined with Cafe Stepped greening

A Gathering Place- The simple and pure walkway encloses the existing trees and floats in the air, and the landing place connects with the square on the west side. The building is located in a courtyard surrounded by a walkway: a large staircase forms a natural ground and a stage facing the river bank; below the stage are public facilities and offices, and the Bidao ecological exhibition is set on the second floor. The overall flow is transparent, and while continuing the visual and spatial experience, it emphasizes the concept of harmony between man and nature.

BIDAO MUSEUM
7 6 5 3 4 2 1 Cafe Drop-off Area Observation Deck Main Entrance Parking Entrance Central Lawn Theater Bidao Museum 4 7 3 6 2 5 1
Office Parking
Showroom
Tree Ring Cafe
watch play learn Combine with courtyard dining and leisure Avoid existing trees and form a viewing gallery
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Riparian platform Lawn Theater Observation Platform
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corridor Bidaoguan, hydrological knowledge, road lecture booth, etc. DIAGRAMS SECTION VIEW

Guangzhou Girdear Headquarter and Logements Project

Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Professional Design Project, 01/2020-03/2020

Roles: Concept design. Modeling, rendering and documentation w/revit, rhino, Adobe CC

The two sites are located north of Guangzhou, 28km from the city centre, in an area going through rapid urban development. They are close to the new Guangzhou Airport which was opened in 2004 in the montangeous region of Baiyun. The client asked the architect two projects, one is the Girdear Group Headquarters, while the other one is a luxury real estate logements program.

In the future high-density residential environment of the neighborhood, the presence of girdear headquarters will add vitality to the neighborhood. It promotes urban integration. At the same time, the diversity of functions enriches the lives of nearby residents and creates a balance between residential areas and nearby shopping malls. The logements is located in a densely vegetated environment at the foot of a 30m tall merlon which borders a vast body of water. In this district filled with mutation, the warehouses are replaced by the housing project.

Architectural Diagrams

Creation of a volume according to the functional area requirements and the floor area regulation. Creation of a large space for special events under the monumental vault. The volume is seperated in two parts to connect the existing landscape.
Volume The Vault The Rectilinear Volume The Void Landscaping The Planted Socle Monumental Vault landscape Connection Shade
Night View - Bureaux
A thin and perforated roof providing shade to the glass vault.
Roof

Morphology

The project is composed of four superimposed elements. The first element has the appearance of a monolithic and mineral socle, the height of which corresponds to the stratum of trees growing along the length of the building. This socle is composed of two levels, the first of which is gently sunken into the ground. The two main entrances are found on the glazed façade at the north and south ends of the building. The longitudinal facades are punched with glazed openings of different sizes which respond to the interior functions.

Above the socle, pilotis emerge from the vegetated roof to hold up a parallelepiped housing two floors of offices. A few volumes are suspended from the parallelepiped to accommodate the meeting rooms and the library. Vertical circulation, stairs, elevators, shafts… are found amid these volumes.

South Elevation East Elevation

Diagrams - Girdear Luxary Logement

The buildings are constructed in brick – a timeless material the diverse forms and tints of which allow the creation of different volumes and a large variety of openings of sizes adapted to the usage of the respective room functions in the apartments. The ensemble of the volumes are composed in strata which witnessed the succession of history that stratified through the passing of time. This narrative breaks the monotony of the façade and allows for opening arrangements according to needs.

The shape of the openings, the arches, the vaults, and the colonnades, correspond to a universal and timeless grammar that simultaneously offers the buildings a thermal inertia to conserve the coolness as well as generous framing on the landscape and vegetation with loggia spaces that transition between interior and exterior. Pursuing the strata, the apartments have more or less openings in order to diversify the choice of ambiances in the apartments.

Balcons Terrasses Socle Loggias Emergence
Night View - Logement

Zhoushan Cultural Tourism Financial Complex Project

Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Professional Schematic Design Project, 10/2019-01/2020

Roles: Concept and Schematic design. Modeling, rendering and documentation w/revit, rhino, enscape, Adobe CC

The Zhoushan archipelago is in itself a geographic symbolization of our world, and even a cosmological evocation.Each island has its own character, as a planet has its strangeness. The island’s poetic aspect arises from traces, memorial itineraries, from a vanished project, traces swallowed by water, lotus trees and a few recent fragments of sheetpiles and concrete iron bars.

This architectural attitude is a consequence of the realization of the passing of time, of times: times passed, times forgotten, present times and their inventions.The present is at once the threshold and the door to the future, surprises, and new, more and more hedonistic and opti-

Master Plan

The Tower

Head: Technical Area

area

Helical part: Luxury Housing (Level 16 to Level 19)

Luxury Housing (Level 16 to level 19)

Current part: Housing (Level 2 to Level 15)

Housing (Level 2 to level 15)

(Level 1 and level 2)

Base: Lobby (Level 1 and Level 2)

0.00 T-N02 14.60 T-N05 T-N06 24.20 T-N08 27.40 T-N09 33.80 T-N11 37.00 T-N12 46.60 T-N15 T-N16 56.20 T-N18 T-N19 65.80 T-N21 69.00 T-Roof 76.56 INDICE NIVEAU 29/10/2019 SOUTH ELEVATION T-N01 8.20 11.40 T-N04 21.00 T-N07 24.20 T-N08 30.60 T-N10 33.80 T-N11 40.20 43.40 T-N14 53.00 T-N17 T-N18 62.60 T-N20 65.80 T-N21 T-Roof NORTH ELEVATION 29/10/19 Date :
底座:入口门厅(一层至二层)
标准层:住宅(二层至十五层)
螺旋部分:豪华住宅(十六层至二十一层)
顶部:技术空间

Park Avenue Central

Hassell, Professional Design Project, 04/2021-06/2021

Roles: Modeling, rendering & documentation w/ Rhino, Revit, Enscape, Adobe CC.

The Park Avenue Central (PAC) development is envisioned to be a Premium Grade A office development with retail amenities of F&B and high rental anchor tenants from financial institutions and flagship showrooms. The supporting retail amenities will create a sense of community for both the office tenants and the surrounding residents within the immediate location. With unimpeded visibility from the surrounding roads, the development has the potential to be a uniquely distinctive landmark identity. The development aims to provide an office environment that is differentiated by new and innovative design solutions for the workplace of the future. It needs to be a forward thinking solution that responds to the market place of the next decade, and beyond. This approach will ensure the commercial viability of the project.

Edge
Street
Arrival Composition Concept
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SECTIONS

Santa Clara Main Jail & Mira Loma Detention Center

Professional Practical Project, AECOM,

06/2018-09/2018

Roles: modeling, rendering w/rhino, construction documentation including demolition and improvement plans w/ revit

The Santa Clara Main Jail is not like general jails, is for people who have mental problems. Therefore, this jail has particular programming and design to provide comfort to their minds to prevent the suicide. Additionally, from the building facades, this building is designed to not be recognized as a jail.

Mira Loma women's detention pond is located near Los Angeles. We proposed the total improvement proposal for over twenty buildings of the site including detailed demolitioin, improvement and enhanced plans in terms of structure and room arrangements.

2 A B 8" 40' C D E G H K H.1.04 OPERATIONS OFFICE D.3.30-D.3.32, H.1.05 RVS OPERATIONS OFFICE/WORK D.3.36-D.3.39 PMB/CTU PROGRAM STATIONS D.3.33-D.3.35, D.3.46 CAREER COUNSELING D.3.09 CLASSROOM D.3.01 SHARED SUPPORT PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL WINDOWS PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL WINDOWS PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL WINDOWS 1 2 A B C D E F G H J K L TECHNICAL EDUCATION-9,730 SF ENHANCED SCOPE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT: STORIES ACTUAL HEIGHT: STORY SPRINKLERS REQUIRED NO SPRINKLERS PROVIDED YES DEMO (E) CONC SLAB FOR INSTALLING NEW FOUNDATION UNDER NEW CMU WALL OR FOR CAPPING PLUMBING OR FOR INSTALLING NEW SEWER LINE NEW RESTROOM AND SHOWER LOCATIONS. LEGEND TO BE REMOVED (N) PARTITION/WALL STRUCT. BRACE FRAME (SEE STRUCT. DRWGS) BUILDING ENVELOPE - BUILDING (E) ROOF INSULATED METAL PANELS (R36) (E) WALL INSULATED METAL PANELS (R28.8) (N) WALL CAREER EDUCATION D.3.05 HIGH SCHOOL D.3.01 CAREER COUNSELING PMB/CTU OFFICE WORK D.3.33-D.3.35, SHARED D.3.41-D.3.45 H.1.05 OPERATIONS OFFICE D.3.30-D.3.32, D.3.40 1 2 A B C D E F G H J K L MPOE H.1.04 RELIGIOUS/ SERVICES D.3.36-D.3.39 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOMA WOMEN'S DETENTION CENTER 2018AECOMTECHNICALSERVICES,INC. BUILDING 3 - EBI SUPPORT/CLASSROOMS - FLOOR PLAN A103 1 BUILDING 3 FLOOR PLAN DEMOLITION 3 BUILDING 3 FLOOR PLAN IMPROVEMENT (ENHANCED SCOPE) 2 BUILDING 3 FLOOR PLAN IMPROVEMENT (BASE SCOPE) 2 A B C D 4 (E) +/- 4" (E) +/- 0" 21' (E) +/- 23' 1/8" (E) +/- 7/8" (E) +/- (E) +/7/8" (E) +/- 1/8" (E) 13' 37' 8 10 11 12 13 2 A B C D 4 B.3.07.a INTERVIEW RM. TOILET SHOWER B.3.11.a-B.3.12.a IDF. &FIRE RISER B.3.21.a-3.23.a STORAGE B.3.20.a B.3.06.a 8 10 11 12 13 B.3.20.b LAUNDRY B.3.06.b SLEEPING SPACE SLEEPING SPACE SHOWER B.3.11.b-B.3.12.b TOILET IDF. &FIRE RISER SECURITY STATION ENTRANCE VEST. ENTRANCE VEST. B.3.00.b INMATE PASSAGE STAFF TOILET B.3.24.b VEDIO VISITING B.3.15.a VEDIO VISITING B.3.15.b INTERVIEW RM. JANITOR CLOSET JANITOR CLOSET B.3.18.b B.3.07.b MICROWARE/ SNACK COUNTER AREA B.3.14.a VENDING B.3.16.a VENDING B.3.16.b TELEPHONE B.3.14.b MICROWAVE/ SNACK COUNTER - BUILDING E,F-DEMO (E) CONC SLAB FOR INSTALLING NEW (E) PLUMBING OR FOR INSTALLING NEW SEWER LINE AT LEGEND (E) BE REMOVED (N) PARTITION/WALL SEISMIC JOINT STRUCT. BRACE FRAME (SEE STRUCT. DRWGS) AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES
MIRA
2018AECOMTECHNICALSERVICES,INC. BUILDING E & F - DORMITORY HOUSING - FLOOR PLAN A117 1 BUILDING E FLOOR PLAN DEMOLITION 2 BUILDING E - FLOOR PLAN - IMPROVEMENT (BASE SCOPE) BUILDING F - SIMILAR
MIRA LOMA WOMEN'S DETENTION CENTER

BART(Bay Area Rapid Transit)-Santa Clara Station

Professional Competitioin Project, AECOM, 2018

Roles: 3D modeling and design of canopy and plaza w/ rhino, rendering w/ Lumion

BART(Bay Area Rapid Transit) Station Extension project is a competition project AECOM corroborated with SOM. We designed one of the four stations – BART Station Silicon Valley. Triangle-shaped canopy is designed to match the facade of the adjacent building and cast shadow to the sunken plaza. For the plaza, we designed stramp and landscape in a continuous pattern to make it not only an access to the station but also as a community park.

DouZone Seoul, South Korea

RIOS, Professional Design Project, 10/2022

Roles: Concept Design, modeling w/rhino, rendering w/Enscape, facade design w/AI, documentation

This design proposal is guided by the concept of bringing light into the basement level. The existing basement has low ceilings and this proposal attempts to disguise this condition. We bring in light by adding two glass volumes onto the plazas to capture the light and channel it further, just like a prism. One volume is placed in the main plaza, straddling the level change. The other prism is placed in the secondary plaza, above the existing stairs.

Another guiding concept is to extend the landscape into the basement by extending the existing terraced garden into the interior space, to create a park. Light and greenery become the focal points in the new space.

Connecting with Light and Nature

Street Level Plan

Basement Level Plan

This design proposal is guided by the concept of bringing light into the basement level. The existing basement has low ceilings and this proposal attempts to disguise this condition. We bring in light by adding two glass volumes onto the plazas to capture the light and channel it further, just like a prism. One volume is placed in the main plaza, straddling the level change. The other prism is placed in the secondary plaza, above the existing stairs.

Another guiding concept is to extend the landscape into the basement by extending the existing terraced garden into the interior space, to create a park. Light and greenery become the focal points in the new space.

Cultural and Retail Complex Project in Chengdu, China

RIOS, Professional Competition Project, 05/2023-07/2023

Roles: Roof design for Retail Complex, modeling w/Rhino, rendering w/Enscape, Vision design w/AI, documentation

This project is a commercial and residential complex located in Chengdu. We designed 7 plots. The ground floor of plots 1, 2, and 3 is a commercial street, and the upper floor is residential buildings. The bottom floor of plot 5 is also commercial, with commercial buildings and hotels on the upper floor. Lot 6 has a hotel. There is also an office in plot 7. The commercial design of plots 1, 2, and 3 adopts the traditional Chinese eaves design, and the sculpture-like eaves are integrated with the surrounding cultural circle. Residential and hotel designers use the superposition of blocks, which also comes from traditional Chinese architectural design and the essence of Han culture.

Space Organization Strategies

For the space organization strategies, there are three different situations. For the narrow public spaces, the building mass can be carved to create a connection between different massings. There will be programs such as outdoor dining. For the wide public spaces, there can be food trucks and outdoor dining spaces. Also, bridges and pavilions connect different massings. For the open public spaces, there will be public performance centers for bands and open event centers, and public parks located in the center.

AI inspired images by Midjourney

Overall Sculptural Archtectural Expression

The commercial design of plots 1, 2, and 3 adopts the traditional Chinese eaves design, and the sculpture-like eaves are integrated with the surrounding cultural circle. Residential and hotel designers use the superposition of blocks, which also comes from traditional Chinese architectural design and the essence of Han culture.

Public Space Program Expression

For the narrow public spaces, there will be programs such as outdoor dining. For the wide public spaces, there can be food trucks and outdoor dining spaces. Also, bridges and pavilions connect different massings. For the open public spaces, there will be public performance centers for bands and open event centers, and public parks located in the center.

Twin-Gym in Downtown LA - Architecture + Landscape

Instructor: Katy Barkan, Building Design Studio, UCLA, 01/2018-03/2018

Skills: concept development, 3d printing, modeling, rhino, vray, autocad, adobe suite

Drawing from the infrastructural nature of downtown LA, my project seeks to intensify this language of overpasses and artificial grounds by considering the structural system of my gym to be made up of 3 infrastructural trusses. The two masses are sheered apart to bring light and views to the deep interior. Each segment houses a distinct set of programs that require large spanning column-free spaces. The forms of the truss allow for large-scale spaces on the interior while making way for my mega program of a public park and community event space on the roof above. The interlaced roofs also provide circulation between the two parts of the gym.

STRUCTUREAL DETAILS

4' 4' 2' 3' 1' 1.5' 12' roof community park
roof section truss and beam details
roof structure floor structure main infrastructral trusses

MODEL PHOTOS

SCALE: 1'=1/32"

Interlacing Apartments

Instructor: Greg Kochanowski, Building Design with Landscape Studio, 09/2018-12/2018

Main Skills: concept development, plan & section drawings, rhino, revit, 3d powder printing

Interlacing and floating line building is created to react with ground and roof landscape. The lines are curved horizontally to have connection with other units and roofs; curved vertically to conquer less ground area and have better views for every units. The existing road is buried underground just like other line which connecting directly to the underground parking and separate vehicle circulation totally from pedeastrian circulation above ground. By doing this, there is an intact ground landscape to fully use which are only separated by columns of pilloties.

SITE PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN

VIGNETTES

MASSING MODELS

Materiel: Wood Timbers

Materiel: Powder printing

Ramp Connection L-shape slopes Roof & Floating Landscape Outdoor Auditorium Concept Model 1:1000 Multiple bridges connecting linear apartment units which are placed on the site in angles. Mass Model 1:1000 Final mass model shows the curved apartment units which are also inter connected by other apartment units.

UNITS PLANS

UNITS PLANS SITE PLAN

FINAL MODEL

FINAL MODEL

The topography of the ground follows the condition of the building itself. The landscape becomes outdoor auditorium which also allow views from the adjacent units. There is a detention pond beside the river, which is also a public park connected with the waterfrom park.

The topography of the ground follows the condition of the building itself. The landscape becomes outdoor auditorium which also allow views from the adjacent units. There is a detention pond beside the river, which is also a public park connected with the waterfrom park.

L-shaped slopes connect one bar with another bar and the floors will become double-height space or triple-height space for the communities from two different bars to get together. The terraced balconies and rooftop parks exist in every floor which have access from the corridors or the adjacent bars.

L-shaped slopes connect one bar with another bar and the floors will become double-height space or triple-height space for the communities from two different bars to get together. The terraced balconies and rooftop parks exist in every floor which have access from the corridors or the adjacent bars.

In this mega-structured and monumental apartment, the buildngs are interlacing not only to circulate and create public spaces but also to interact and connect with the landscape.

In this mega-structured and monumental apartment, the buildngs are interlacing not only to circulate and create public spaces but also to interact and connect with the landscape.

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slopes
Changes on Facades
Roof garden and
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Changes on Facades Roof garden and slopes
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Multipal Corridors

Atrium with Urban Curtains

Instructor: Kevin Daly, Comprehensive Design Studio, 01/2019-03/2019

Main Skills: atrium design with structure and mechenical systems, plan & section drawings with rhino, revit, photoshop

In the urban scale, different types of building surfaces such as façades and roofs can fuction as urban curtains not only environmently but also socially. In this proposed new CHIRLA(Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles), different urban curtains are introduced to fulfill every needs of diversity group of people. The corner of the façade is lifted by an arch welcoming visitors from every directions. The atrium is mainly a welcoming and waiting spaces for visitors,The atrium is surrounded by these curtans and the atrium itself is an extension of the urban fabric that opens to the public and continues the urban life in a different manner.

Section 11' Section 11' Section Model Scale: 1'=1/8"
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Composition Diagram

Floor Plans

The outer surface of the building is surrounded by two kinds of folded surface system which are composed with panels and glasses. They are blocking the sunlight from southwest and open to the views as well and the portion of glass is bigger in the west part with provides more open view to the Mc Arther park. Roof of the atrium is half glass half open which is for ventilation.

Roof of the interior spaces continues the mechanism of the atrium but the opening turns into panels which block sunlight from west. The office space in the third floor can have better sunlight because of the sawtooth roof system. The interior façade is all glass curtain wall which have the same folded system with the exterior wall. The folded surfaces have individual structure system which can be separated from the steel grid system and they integrated at the same time.

UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C 25' - 0 25' - 0 25' - 0 25' - 0 25' - 0 250 250 D 250 A 1 Leve 1 0' - 0 Leve 2 16 - 0" 1 2 3 4 5 6 Leve 3 28 - 0" Roo 40 - 0 25 - 0 25 - 0 25 - 0 25 - 0 25 - 0 Leve 1 0 - 0 Leve 2 16 - 0 Leve 3 28 - 0 Roo 40 - 0 A B C D 25 - 0 25 - 0 25 - 0
West Urban Curtain South Urban Curtain massing & floors facade & roof roof panels roof glass folded structure interior facade-glass exterior facade-glass exterior facade-panel columns & beams
First Floor

Morphology & Programs

The atrium is mainly a welcoming and waiting spaces for visitors, and they are secured children’s playground and tree-shaded waiting spaces for parents and other visitors. The playground is also connected with the indoor office and individual restroom. In this 40 feet high atrium space, all kinds of activi ties that need tall heights can happen and also provides vertical landscape for the offices on the second floor and third floor. The double height event hall is located in the entrance which can also integrate activities happen in the atrium spaces. Second floor is teen’s recreation space with education offic es while the third floor is mainly offices and interview rooms which needs more quite and bright environment.

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Second Floor View from the Street Coner -Entrance and Facade Design

Artificial Intellegence Design

Artificial Intellegence Design, Prompt engineer, Python coding, since 2022

Main Skills: Midjourney, ChatGPT with Grasshopper, Stable Diffusion with Controlnet

Artificial intelligence is not a novel thing in our lives; its existence has surrounded us for a while. And now that it’s knocking on the doors of the creative process, it’s of the utmost importance to understand the true powers (and limitations) of these tools as soon they will become to shape our careers as architects and designers.

The AI tools are actively used in the fields such as painting, illustrating even music composition. But in the architecture field, the application is really minor. I think the reason why the it’s more difficult in involve in design is that , architecture design is not only design but 80-90percent of the work are about refining the design.But we can still use that to inspire the creativity in the beginning of the design processes. So, here I tried a couple of architectural study.

These advanced technologies will help us unleash our creativity and create a truly immersive experience. As we embark on this journey, we can leverage AI-driven design websites such as Midjourney and Stable Diffusion. These platforms provide a wealth of inspiration and generate ideal images for the bedroom based on Client’s preferences. We can browse through different color schemes, furniture styles, and decorative elements to create a mood board that captures the essence of the vision. Hopefully, in the future, the AI tools can be also used in the deeper exploration of architectural design processes.

ChatGPT Python coding for Grasshopper Midjourney Bubble Series on the Instagram: Lun_AI_
/imagine: a square freeform organic pattern by William Morris --tile --s 250 --v 5.1 /imagine: https://s.mj.run/5wdNv59jANY a room with sculptural patterns of it in a modern contemporary bedroom --v 5.1 --s /imagine: a square freeform organic pattern by Keith Haring --tile --s 750 --v 5.1 /imagine: https://s.mj.run/4mcfvTJPvPQ a room with sculptural patterns of it in a modern contemporary bedroom --v 5.1 Midjourney
Study 01
Interior Wall
Midjourney Bedroom Interior Study
Stable Diffusion with Controlnet Bedroom Interior Study
Midjourney Interior Wall Study 02

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