Le Yang_Work Sample

Le Yang Architectural Works Sample Shigeru Ban Architects (2023-) Hickok Cole Architecture (2022) Architecture+ (2019) Personal Works (2023) Academic Works (2014-2022)

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Resume Education Syracuse University School of Architecture | 2014 - 2019 • Bachelor of Architecture Harvard GSD MAUD | 2020 - 2022 • Master of Architecture in Urban Design Experience Architectural Designer at Shigeru Ban Architects | New York | Jan.2023 - Present • Wored on Concept Design, SD • Mainly worked on residential projects, but also worked on various other programs • Duties include project mangement, drafting, documentation and design studies Architectural Designer at Hickok Cole | Washington D.C. | Sep.2022 - Dec.2022 • Worked on SD phase of a transformation project (shopping mall to residential) • Daily job include Revit modeling, drawing, managing, and product researching Architectural Designer at Architecture+ | Troy, NY | Sep.2019 - Jun.2020 • Participate in Pre-Design, SD, DD, CD(Early Stage) • Worked on hospital projects and a stadium renovation • Worked on Rendering, RCP, Interior Elevation, Floor Plan, Detail Skills Design Architectural Design, Urban Design, interested in Furniture Design Software Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Lightroom, Premiere, Auto CAD, Bluebeam Rhinoceros, V-ray, Enscape, Revit, BIM 360 Word, Excel, Powerpoint ArcGIS Fabrication Physical model building (Lazercut, Foam cutting, 3D printing, Concrete cast, Resin cast, Wood work), Sketching Language Chinese (Mandarin), English Exhibition Exhibition in Shenzhen-Hongkong Architecture Biennale | Shenzhen, China | Winter 2017 Publication City Village 3.0 | Winter 2017 (Work Included in the Book) Award • •

Syracuse University School of Architecture William J. Slivers Competition | Syracuse, NY | Awarded with Best Use of Scale & Best Shelf Dean’s List 2017-2018

Other IT Manager at Shigeru Ban Architects America | 2022 - Present Assistant organizer of Lunar New Year event | School of Architecture | 2017 - 2018 Personal Interests: Piano, Photography, Snowboarding

Works from Shigeru Ban Architects

Jan.2023-Present

My works at Shigeru Ban Architects are mainly focused on early stage like Mobilization Package and Concept Design, I also participate RFPs from time to time.

I worked on 6 projects in total during past 8 months of stay, including 3 RFPs and 3 projects. My main responsibilities including code research, programming, site studies, background research, plan & section studies, as well as regular documentations and drawings of architectural drawings. I also worked on physical models and renderings to assist presentation.

FLOOR ELEVATION STUDY CURVE 1 LARGER WINDOW

FLOOR ELEVATION STUDY SHARP 1 LARGER WINDOW

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FLOOR ELEVATION STUDY SPIKE 0'4" - 2'0" HIGH PIPE

FLOOR ELEVATION STUDY SPIKE 0'4" - 2'0" ORIGINAL PIPE

KENTUCKY OWL PARK | DISTILLERY DATE: 01-11-23

SCALE 1/8" = 1' 0" SHIGERU BAN ARCHITECTS | J&J + BRAVURA ARCHITECTS

KENTUCKY OWL PARK | DISTILLERY DATE: 01-11-23

SCALE 1/8" = 1' 0" SHIGERU BAN ARCHITECTS | J&J + BRAVURA ARCHITECTS

KENTUCKY OWL PARK | DISTILLERY DATE: 01-11-23

KENTUCKY OWL PARK | DISTILLERY DATE: 01-11-23

SCALE 1/8" = 1' 0" SHIGERU BAN ARCHITECTS | J&J + BRAVURA ARCHITECTS

Elevation Studies SCALE 1/8" = 1' 0"

SHIGERU BAN ARCHITECTS | J&J + BRAVURA ARCHITECTS

Ridge Profile Sectional Studies

Kentucky Owl Park - Visitor Center - CD AutoCAD, Rhino, Illustrator, Bluebeam

Kentucky Owl Park is a large brewey campus project which will contain multiple buildings. This set of works contain my studies for the Visitor Center, which was at CD phase. This is also the first set of work I did after getting into the company. My tasks was to study the roof ridge in sections, elevations, as well as in 3D model. The reason is that the structure within the roof ridge might intersect with the curvature surface as the section gets narrower towards the middle. I worked on this briefly and jumped to other projects afterwards.

Elevation Studies

Material Studies

Site Render

On the Ground Render

Kentucky Owl Park - Rick House - DD Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator, Indesign

This set of works were done for the Rick Houses on campus. My tasks include: - Facade studies on different angle of the roof ridge, - Material studies including different combination of material types and colors, - Renderings showing its look on campus from different angles.

The studies were used as discussion materials for designing, and eventually settled on one option.

Long Elevation

Enlarged Plan

Enlarged Elevation

Rendering (Collaboration with Landscape Architects)

Cross Section

Kentucky Owl Park - Bridge - Concept Design

AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign

This is the first concept package I worked from beginning to the end, with a project manager. I was in charge of studies of the bridge profile, landings, height, railings, stairs, structural system through plans and sections, with instructions form supervisor, structural engineer, and Shigeru.

During the final package-creating phase, I was also in charge of coordination with Landscape Architects, as they will study landscape options for the bridge landing elevations, and producing base renders.

Site Plan (Collaboration work)

Rendering (Not my work)

Guest House Plan

Event Pavilion Plan (Collaboration work)

Guest House Elevations

Guest House Elevations

Confidential Project - Single Family Residential - Concept Design (Ongoing) AutoCAD, Rhino, Illustrator, Indesign, Bluebeam

This is a single family residential project in Mid West USA. The house will have three separate buildings - Main House, Guest House, and Event Pavilion.

I work with both project managers and principals on studies of plans/sections and solving design issues based on Shigeru’s idea. Some of them including realizing the plans based on initial sketches, studies of sections on head height confliction, structure, and building integration with landscape, studies of plans on room layout, building profile, entry, as well as furniture feasibility.

Rendering (Not my work)

Section Perspective

Amenity Level Plan (Collaboration work)

Courtyard Level Plan (Collaboration work)

Unit Plan Studies (Collaboration work)

Long & Cross Sections

Confidential Project - Multi-Family Residential - Mobilization/Concept (Ongoing) AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Illustrator, Bluebeam, Excel, Indesign, ArcGIS

An ongoing project in Southern USA. As a key team member, my duties included putting together the mobilization package, which included various studies such as: building codes, local materials, architectural histories, city context, programs, client visions, site plan, and section studies on programming. I also work on unit plan studies, section drawings, floor plans, as well as physical model (on-going). I assisted on setting up folder structure, CAD files, information communication etc. as well.

In SD I also set up the Revit File and Workflow for the team with Project Architect.

Building Axon (Without Roof Membrane)

Building Axon (With Roof Membrane)

Front Elevation

Side Elevation

Pages from Detailed Step Guide

Pages from Detailed Step Guide

Paper Log House - Project Management (Ongoing) Rhino, Excel, Indesign, Illustrator

An ongoing project collaborated with Cooper Union. This is also the first project for me as a project manager. Besides normal duties of drafting and creating documentations, my responsibilities also include managing partners and clients, contacting manufacturers and material providers, and managing general schedule and logistics.

Competitions / RFPs

Indesign, Premiere, Illustrator

My duties also include working on RFPs from time to time. I was mainly as supportive role in these competitions, providing graphic supports such as diagrams / videos / project pages etc.

I learned to use Premiere through one of the RFPs, as we were putting together a B-roll.

Works from Hickok Cole

Sep.2022-Dec.2022

My works at Hickok Cole were mainly to support a transformation project in Washington D.C. from a shopping mall to residential program.

Although only stayed shortly, I have worked through the whole SD phase. During the stay, I worked within a 3 people team and support the Revit modeling, BIM management, drawings, and documentation of existing facades/windows.

Plans

Elevations - Existing Windows

Enlarged Elevations & Plans on Existing Windows

Sections

Existing Window & Wall documentation

Confidential Project - Multi-Family Residential - SD Revit, BIM 360

The project was in Georgetown, to transform an existing shopping mall to a multi-family residential.

The hard part is that the existing building has changed a lot through its history in terms of program, and was not very well documented. The circulation and layout was quite complicated.

My tasks during the SD was mainly to work with my PM on accurately document the existing conditions, including different types of windows, partition walls, and structures. Later I also worked on the drawing set of the new designs. Also I manage the Revit model for both existing building and our new design, as well as BIM360 for issues we found. During this project I also learned building parametric families in Revit.

Works from Architecture+

Sep.2019-Jun.2020

As my first job after undergraduate school, my role was mainly to focus on one task with some degree of studies. I worked on two projects during the time in Troy, one is Austin State Hospital, another is a local Stadium Changing Room renovation. The Austin State Hospital I worked through 100% DD. The renovation was a rather small project so I worked through Bidding Documents. Software used were mainly Revit and AutoCAD.

RCP - Austin State Hospital

Enlarged Plans & Interior Elevations - Austin State Hospital

Plan - Stadium Changing Room Renovation

Austin State Hospital & Stadium Changing Room Renovation Revit, AutoCAD

For the Hospital, at the beginning my duties were mainly to work on the RCPs of the whole buliding, making sure it fulfills the hospital requirements. Later I worked on FF&E, enlarged plans, and interior elevations. During the time I got some experience in interior design studies and material studies.

The Stadium Changing Room renovation gave me the first experience on site visiting and field measurement. Due to lack or existing plans, we measured the existing plans and worked on the demolition plans & new designs.

Personal Works - Competition

Collaboration with Mingjia Chen

This is a work for a competition to design a Learning/Community Center in Ghana. The design features a sweeping roof connects two massings. The encircled area under the sun can use for host large community gatherings, while the intermediate shaded area allows small gatherings or simply enjoy an afternoon outside. Material-wise, we used rammed earth and bamboo as they can be easily aquired locally as well as corresponds the venacular architecture/culture.

We worked together on most decisions, although I focused more on design and my partner focused more on structural studies.

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The roof is shaped like a sweep so the highest point is at the north west and the lowest point is located at south east behind the classroom. Its form naturally guides the water towards two edges, and we propose to use two drainage pipes to then lead the water into a collection reservoir for other usage.

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BAMBOO STRUCTURE The bamboo structure for the roof include a main spine, with triangular structures developed on two sides to support the slope and find the form.

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SECOND FLOOR The second floor will mainly be spaces for private usage. The outer layers are ramming earth walls continue up from the first floor.

The inner walls have two types: In order to match the aesthetics of ramming earth while being able to sit on bamboo structure, the walls on two sides of the entry will be wattle and daub. The partition walls will be primarily bamboo walls.

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The Majority of the structure will be ramming earth walls, with bamboo columns support some areas.

Program 1. Community Center 2. Classroom 3. Outdoor Kitchen 4. Playground (Sand) 5. Community Garden 6. Outdoor Playground (Under Shade) 7. Community Activity Area (Under Sunlight) 8. Existing Building

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Typical Bamboo to Rammed Earth Detail Bamboo Slab made of 150mm O.D. Bamboo Rod 2. 3-Ply Bundled 150mm O.D. Bamboo Girder 3. Lashing 4. 10mm thk. Straw Mat 5. Waterproofing Sheet 1 6. 20mm thk. Wooden Flooring 7. 20mm thk. Wooden Shim 8. 100mm O.D Sewage Pipe 9. 30mm O.D Water Pipe 10. 40mm thk. Wooden Header Jamb 11. Rammed Earth

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Bamboo Ceiling Direction Shift. Beams Dead Loaded On Top Of The Rammed Earth On Both Ends.

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High Window On Rammed Earth Wall To Allow Ventilaton, While Reducing Direct Solar Heat Gain At Eye Level

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Extended Horizontal Beam To The Exterior (1 Or 2 Bays) Can Structurally Load Lightweight Hanging Swing / Rope / Climing Web For Entertainment.

Edge Drainage Channel for Rainwater Collection following the Inclination of the Pitched Roof, Guiding Rainwater to the Reservoir Next to the Classroom

Second Floor Bedrooms

300mm Thk Rammed Earth Wall

Bamboo Curtains That Can Be Rolled Up To Open-up The Space. The Goal Was To Create A Relax, Ppen, Engaging, Well-ventilated Space For Studying.

Notched Groove At The Header Of Level1 Rammed Earth Wall To Dead Load Bamboo Girder/beam. Reference Typ. Bamboo To Rammed Earth Detail 100mm Dia. Sewage Pipe That Runs Along The Structural Components.

Flow The Waste To The Spetic Tank Set Back On The Bundled Bamboo Beam/girder To Give Room To The Passage Of Sewage/water Pipes.

Reference Typ. Bamboo To Rammed Earth Detail

Adult Classroom

Dining Room

Entry Hall/Living Room

Outdoor Kitchen

Community Garden & Playground

Rainwater Are Collected By Pipes On The Edge Of The Roof And Eventually Into This Reservoir. The Water Then Can Be Used For Gardening / Toilet Through Pipe System.

Children Classroom

Open Sky Activity Space

Covered Activity Space

Academic Works This set of drawings include some of my academic works in both Syracuse University and Harvard.

The works range from architectural design to urban design, as well as seminars/competitions on light pavilion and materials.

My personal interests are mostly in materiality of architecture and its integration into urban context. In school, I studied various materials including innovative concrete, fiberglass, and mass timber. I also studied various urban issues, most recently during graduate thesis on shrinking post-industrial cities in the US.

Thank you.