Wei-Che Portfolio 2024 by weiche1117

PORTFOLIO WEI-CHE CHIANG

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

a rchitechtural D esi G n s pecialist

Strang, Inc., Madison, USA

a rchitechtural D esi G ner

PDI Design Group, Minneapolis, USA

G raphic D esi G ner

Tourism and Travel Bureau of Taichung City Government, Taiwan

t estin G a ssistant

Center of Quality Assurance for Civil Material, NCU, Taiwan

EDUCATION

m aster of a rchitectural an D B uil D in G s ciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA

i ntro D uction to a rchitecture s tu D io

Columbia University, NY, USA

B achelor of s cience

Civil Engineering Major, National Central University, Taiwan

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

e mer G in G p rofession c ommittee

AIA Southwest Wisconsin

s taff e n G a G ement an D W ellness c ommittee

Strang, Inc.

p ro G ram D irector

Taiwanese Student Association, UIUC, IL, USA

COMPETITIONS

2023 e mer G in G p rofessionals D esi G n c ompetition

AIA Milwaukee, team of 4, placed 3rd

2022 e mer G in G p rofessionals D esi G n c ompetition

AIA Milwaukee, team of 4, placed 3rd

t im B er in the c ity : u r B an h a B itat c ompetition

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, team of 4, placed 2nd

Nov. 2020 - Now

Aug. 2019 - Nov. 2020

Oct. 2014 - Nov. 2015

Jan. 2013 - May. 2014

Aug. 2016 - May 2019

Jul. 2014 - Aug. 2014

Jul. 2010 - Jun. 2014

Aug. 2017 - May. 2018

Sep 2023

Sep 2022

May 2019

LANDMARK CREDIT UNION

This project designs a Landmark Credit Union branch in Oconomowoc, honoring its heritage with Cream City Brick, a nod to the Rex Chainbelt Company. Inspired by historic factory architecture, bowstring trusses, I-beams, and glass elements echo the original facility, blending function with aesthetics. The design celebrates the credit union’s Milwaukee roots while showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.

STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF

STRUCTURAL STEEL PURLINS AND BRACES

CONSTRUCTIVIST

CREAM CITY BRICK

METAL PANEL

OFFICE/LAB RENOVATION

The project aims to renovate the outdated first-floor office space and break room, with the basement laboratory remodel planned for a later phase. We focused closely on the client’s space requirements and worked to optimize the overall efficiency of the area.

THE CLIQUE on THE KINNICKINNIC

The Clique on the Kinnickinnic is a flexible, zero-cost building in Milwaukee’s Harbor District, designed to adapt as the area evolves. Micro-units can transform into multi-family homes, meeting future needs while addressing current challenges like food deserts, limited retail, and lack of community spaces. Supporting urban and waterfront growth, The Clique offers a lasting, unique experience for residents and visitors alike.

DIAGRAM 1

Setback from the riverfront

Refer from the warehouse right next to the site and create the massing

Keep the existing bike track

DIAGRAM 2

Stack up modular honeycomb design

Create balcony for the individual unit

DIAGRAM 3

Split the mass into half to create void space for lighting

Re-landscape the green area at the rear, adhering to the existing topographical changes

Extend the bike trail to the site

DIAGRAM 4

Create more void spaces for view

Slop the green area for accessibility

Link the bike track to the waterfront and integrate it with the existing bridge.

DIAGRAM 5

Push and pull the modules for more interesting facade

Void space for elevator core

Top module become the mechanical room

DIAGRAM 6

Change the shape of the atrium to match the massing on both sides

Create the skylight unit at the top of the atrium

Design of a ground floor fish house inspired by historical Native American traditions.

DIAGRAM 7

Plating on the site

DIAGRAM 8

Designed with the community in mind, the Clique has engaging spaces to gather, live and participate in recreation together

UN COMMON GROUND 04

The Uncommon Ground is a mixed-use development located in downtown Milwaukee, strategically designed around the proposed Streetcar route and Bus Rapid Transit line. A large indoor greenhouse creates an immersive indoor-outdoor experience that invites the community and fosters positive changes in the surrounding area. The ground floor features entertainment spaces and an amphitheater, while the upper levels offer distinctive retail and food services, making this development a unique attraction.

• Maintain the development of the future light rail track

• Respond to the gate tower across the street with void, circular pond

• Create the volume for programs required for the site. The placement is driven by the light rail track and the shape of the pound

• Create the addition for the light rail station

• Construct slopes and platforms to improve accessibility on the site

• Create the pathway above the road and light rail track to minimize circulation disruption

• Add a second-level platform that aligns with the height of the adjacent building’s patio

• Incorporate a green space on the slope and a greenhouse to enhance human health and well-being

• Install a glazed wall to increase transparency

• Introduce an additional function at the top to optimize height utilization

WYSO 05

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s (WYSO) new 40,085-square-foot space is a cultural icon in Madison, inspired by musical instruments. Curved roofs mimic a cello, gardens reflect a bell and trumpet, and ceilings echo sound waves. Copper elements resemble a timpani drum, and sound specialists ensured optimal acoustic isolation.

SOUND ISOLATION SYSTEM

OFFICE HEADQUARTERS

The project spans over 90,000 square feet and features office spaces, gathering areas, a ballroom, and a drive-through cafeteria. Drawing inspiration from their prototype building, the design incorporates sloped elements, v-shape columns, ribbed metal panels, and an extensive storefront system to highlight the building’s key characteristics.

RENDERING WORKS

STAR SAND RESORT

This resort master plan on Guam Island includes a welcome center, retail spaces, villas, hotels, and a water park. Villas are positioned for optimal views, separated from retail by a main road for privacy. High-rise hotels surround the water park, providing direct access and ocean views.

OCEAN

TIMBER LIVING 09

This project invites the community with a central pedestrian parkway that creates socially-focused spaces and organizes the buildings. A timber trellis system links three structures, each highlighting timber technology: 1) A residential tower using cross-laminated timber (CLT) with a vertical tension cable system, surpassing current CLT tower heights. 2) A community wellness center with glulam beams that frame river views and echo pool waves. 3) An early childhood education center built with traditional post-and-beam timber, extending the trellis along the parkway.

Trellis Planters

12”x3” Sill Plate

8” Permeable Concrete Slab

1” Water Protection Layer

Wooden Strip Flooring 1”x4”

30”x14” Concrete Footing

Anchor Bolt 1/2” DIA MIN

Glazing Panel

30”x14” Concrete Footing

Anchor Bolt 1/2” DIA MIN

12”x3” Sill Plate

8” Permeable Concrete Slab

1” Water Protection Layer Wooden Strip Flooring 1”x4”

5” Concrete Floor

3” Rigid Insulation

Double-sided Glazing 5”x2.5” Aluminum Storefront Mullion

1/2” Metal Anchor Bolt` Non-Composite Metal Deck

Metal L Bracket

Self-tapping Screws

7 Layer 12” CLT Floor Panel

3” concrete deck

12”x18” Curved Glulam Beam

Terracotta Metal Panel

4 Layer 8” CLT Roof Panel

Curved Gluamed Beam

Terracotta Cladding

Bracket Connection Plate

Tension Cable

18”x18” Timber Column

Steel Tension Cable

CLT Shear Wall

Stacking

CLT Shear Wall

SKY SEED BANK 10

The central concept combines elements of ancient Cahokia with the representation of the plant life cycle. This is evident in its design, which embodies a modern reinterpretation of the Cahokian belief in “Reaching for the Sky” while symbolizing the shift from traditional to futuristic greenhouse architecture. The structure’s integration into the landscape highlights the Cahokian grid through its atrium, crafting a visual story of the plant life cycle. Additionally, the vertical construction minimizes the footprint on the site, allowing the reclaimed space to return to nature.