01 East Austin Trauma Center
Course: UTSOA F2024, Instructor: Camille Jobe
Purpose: To renovate and reprogram the abandoned Nash Hernandez Building Project into a therapy clinic and in-office residences in East Austin.
Due to the original building’s history of asbestos and lead, the project involved a complete site revamp, preserving only the mature oak trees on the property. Inspired by the geometric allowances of shingles from Bates Masi, curved rooftops mimic the movements of the hills in the natural landscape. Rammed earth, light oak, clerestories, and skylights create a sense of airiness while addressing the acoustical needs for sensitive confidentiality in therapy sessions.
Entering through the reception on the upper level, visitors are met with a circulation courtyard highlighting the existing tree as a grounded existence for trauma recovery. Patios scattered throughout the communal center are used as relief spaces after therapeutic sessions. Nested in the dense tree foliage, pavilions and residential units are designed for gatherings and contemplative spaces connected through elevated wood decking.
Residential Units + Community Lounges
Lounge B
Lounge A
Residential Unit Set
Community Center - L2 (Entrance)
Center - L1
Community
Section A-A
Section B-B
Section C-C
Left Elevation
Right Elevation
Front Elevation
02 Natural Niches
Course: UTSOA S2024, Instructor: Matt Fajkus
Purpose: A multifamily apartment complex situated within the beloved Ladybird Lake Hike and Bike Trail in South Austin.
The organic curves of the trailhead inspired the initial form, taken from a dragonfly’s wings. Bedrooms were prioritized with ample space to draw residents to the sunlit zones with bay windows. Social spaces include lounges
cantilevering into the tree canopy and a wide set of seatable stairs on the east elevation for semi-private circulation. Public spaces such as the libraries, communal kitchen, and rooftop terrace displaying native plants are situated on the west side.
“Serendipity within social spaces.”
Floor Plan - L1
Floor Plan - L2
A North
Section
Elevation
West Elevation Section B
03 Usonian Matrix
Course: UTSOA S2024, Instructor: Matt Fajkus
Purpose: To process pattern making and inspect the aggregations as housing typologies through mixed media and AI.
The chosen patterns emerged from various everyday forms, abstracted as inspirational blocks, which formed the tiles for aggregation. The hand sketches and artificial intelligence section were inspired by a synthesis of architectural influences, including Pueblo settlements, Ragusa in Sicily, and the intricate joinery of Kigumi in Japanese culture. The resulting plan and section shows the unique illumination by the sun, dynamic shadows in the basements, and ample shadows cast onto the surrounding structures.
DRAGONFLY WING
WHOLE (ABSTRACT). WINGS
DRAGONFLY. GOLDEN-WINGED (LIBELLULA AURIPENNIS).
DANNY GOODDING.
THE LINEAR ELEMENTS OF WINGS TO HIGHLIGHT THE STRAIGHT AND SLIGHTLY SEGMENTS FORGED THROUGH BIOEVOLUTION.
GRAVITY LOAD IS ABLE TO STABILIZE ITSELF AT A SINGLE MEETING POINT. NATURE PRECEDENT 3
NIQUE IS IT NOT ONLY RESULTS IN A SYMMETRICAL AND PRISTINE PIECE, BUT THE WAY THE
TIVE OF A MASTER PLAN OR SECTION OF A MULTI-STORY BUILDING. WHAT IS PARTICULARLY ATTRACTIVE ABOUT THIS JOINERY TECH-
LOOKING AT THE MICRO-SCALE OF ARCHITECTURE, SPECIFICALLY THE JOINTS, AND RE-IMAGINING THEM THROUGH THE PERSPEC-
WASEDA MUSEUM: THE JAPANESE MUSEUM OF INTERLOCKING WOODEN JOINTS.
KIGUMI
ARCHITECTURAL AGGREGATE PRECEDENT
ARTIST PRECEDENT 3
Kigumi
Seafoam Resin
Willard Boepple
Dragonfly Wings
White Shark Skin
Ragusa, Silicy
Original Kigumi
Original Seafoam Resin
Original Dragonfly Wings
Combo 01: Rubins + William Boepple + Carla Goldberg
Combo 02: Pueblos + Ragusa, Silicy + Kigumi
Combo 03: Shark Skin + Dragonfly Wings + Tree Bark
Section: Sketch + AI
PUEBLOS + RAGUSA, SICILY + KIGUMI
PUEBLOS + RAGUSA, SICILY + KIGUMI
PUEBLOS + RAGUSA, SICILY + KIGUMI
PUEBLOS + RAGUSA, SICILY + KIGUMI
Plan: Sketch + AI
04 Art on South Congress
Course:
UTSOA F2024, Instructor: Camille Jobe
Purpose: To transform a parking alley between two beloved buildings on South Congress as a pedestrian friendly zone. The final program included a stage for musicians to perform for the public and hanging art installations, aiming to break down financial barriers to art accessibility.
05 Game of Chess
Course: LAIAD F2022, Instructor: William Taylor
Purpose: To deduce the highlights within Kasparov vs. Topalov in 1999, also known as Kasparov’s Immortal. The intensity of the match are depicted within eight rounds with a physical language developed for the relevant chess pieces.
White Queen
Black King
White King
Black Queen
White Piece
Black Piece
Element 1: Pathways
illustrates the movements of the white and black chess pieces
Element 2: Outer Shell
connects the first move of each round made by the opponent, as indicated by the black borders
Element 3: Moments of Capture
shows the connection between the red dots (captures) in the game
Duality
between the unmoving and highly active chess pieces dominating the space.
The horizontal planes capture the precise movements in the game and the different playing styles of the opponents.
06 Fault Lines
Course: LAIAD F2022, Instructor: Jacob Zindroski
Purpose: The gradual topological motions beneath Earth’s surface were translated into physical entities using Rhino and Grasshopper, symbolizing the fear of those living near disaster-prone areas. Frazier Park was a prime study area as it was located in center of California’s faultline.
Fifteen camera parts were transformed into various plate boundaries:
Anticline + Fault + Syncline
Fault
Syncline
Anticline
Qin He qinhe211@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin Expected May 2026
• Master of Architecture; 3.75 GPA
University of California Los Angeles
• B.S. Environmental Science, Environmental Systems and Society Minor; 3.63 GPA
PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
June 2022
David Baker Architects Oakland, CA
Construction Administration Intern June - August 2023
• Compiled punch lists for the first affordable housing development in Milpitas, California, while logging RFIs and submittals for successful implementation
• Investigated linoleum flooring as a specification for a Healthy Materials Catalog and spearheaded the organization of a database of past projects
Construction Industry Workforce Initiative (CIWI) Oakland, CA Intern June - August 2023
• Facilitated insightful conversations about the benefits of employing local hires to fund affordable housing projects, leveraging policy loopholes during field visits
• Analyzed direct relationships between modular builders and developers, as exemplified by Factory_OS in Vallejo, California
Sustainable Action Research - Energy Team Los Angeles, CA
Co-Leader December 2021- June 2022
• Conducted behavioral data analysis to identify incentives for reducing energy consumption in cases similar to Rieber Hall, which was 4.5 times more expensive than HVAC in Centennial Hall
• Supervised field research by examining submeters to support conservation efforts, comparing energy usage in older and newer UCLA dormitories
Sustainable LA Grand Challenge - HOA Native Landscaping Los Angeles, CA Leader September 2021- June 2022
• Developed a long-term management plan to guide Colina Glen faculty members in transitioning to native landscaping after conducting a baseline study
• Examined patterns in the wildlife corridor to support the UC Policy on Sustainable Practices and the Los Angeles Countywide sustainability plan
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Rhino, Revit, Autocad, Enscape, Twinmotion, ZBrush, Adobe and Microsoft Suite
• Fabrication: 3D Printing, Woodworking, and Lasercutting
• LEED Green Associate