portfolio architecture
2020-2023
D.o.b: 6/11/2002
Place: Palatine, IL
Email: yukin.chen55@gmail.com
Contact: +1(224) 258 9158
Yuki Chen
EDUCATION SKILL SET
High School Diploma (2016 - 2020)
Taipei American School Tianmu, Taipei, Taiwan
B.S Architecture (2020-Present)
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Champaign, IL
Drafting/ Modeling Autocad
Sketchup
Rhino
Revit
Presentation
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite
3D Visualisation
Lumion
Enscape
EXPERIENCE
Counselor (June 2018 - July 2018)
Taipei Youth Program Association Counselor Tianmu, Taipei, Taiwan
Cashier (2021 - 2022)
Sushi Kame Champaign, IL
(2023 - 2023)
Dewan Award for Architecture Competition Chicago, IL
Intern (May 2023 - August 2023)
Hsin Kuang Chen Chicago, IL
MEMBERSHIP
2022 - Present
Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity, Inc. Champaign, IL
2022 - Present
The American Institute of Architecture Students
2022 - Present
National Council of Architectural RegistrationBoards
English Mandarin Chinese Japanese
LANGUAGES
CONTENTS
DAYLIGHT STAIRCASE Chicago, IL Undergraduate 2022 04 KOLONA MUSIC HALL Chicago, IL Undergraduate 2022 03 PIXEL GARDEN Albany Park, IL Undergraduate 2023 06 12 18 01 TROPICAL OASIS Basra, Iraq Undergraduate 2023 02 AFTER HOURS Chicago, IL Undergraduate 2023 26 34
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TROPICAL OASIS
Term: 2023 l Summer
Location: Dakeer Island, Basra, Iraq
Status: Completed
Description: Dakeer Island, nestled in a scenic waterfront and cityscape, lacked a defining landmark until the introduction of the Tropical Oasis—a transformative project rejuvenating Basra, Iraq. This re-found island boasts three main parks with unique topographies, along with a scenic trail that wraps around the island, highlighting a myriad of captivating views and experiences. Additionally, the Tropical Oasis integrates a vibrant fish market and a sailing club with unique nautical-themed spaces, utilizing solar panels for energy efficiency and embracing natural light through clever architectural design. The sailing club’s ship-inspired skylight and thematic elements throughout add a distinctive touch to the commercial area.
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SUN-PATH DIAGRAM
TOPGRAPHY DIAGRAM
DIRT
CONCRETE
WATER
SECTION
SECTION A
SECTION B
SECTION C
CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULACAR CIRCULATION BOAT CIRCULATION
CONCRETE
DIRT
WATER
DIRT
CONCRETE
WATER
SILT & CLAY
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MORNING NIGHT AFTERNOON
SHADING DIAGRAM
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YACHT CLUB PLAN
FISH MARKET PLAN
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AFTER HOURS
Term: 2023 l 7th Semester
Professor: Erik Hemingway
Location: Jefferson Park, IL
Status: Ongoing
Number of Team Members: 2
Description:“After Hours is on a mission to ignite the vibrant spirit of Jefferson Park by providing a unique outlet for the community to unleash their creativity. Turning abandoned steel structures scattered across Chicago into dynamic canvases, they breathe life into these forgotten remnants.
Fuelled by the donations of the community, After Hours is a beacon of collaboration and artistic expression. Every week, a dedicated crew meticulously cleans these canvases, giving birth to fresh opportunities for imagination to bloom.
Collaborating in a two-person team, my input is pivotal to the project. By exchanging and refining ideas, I uncovered the concept of a reusable canvas. Moreover, my proficiency in Rhino enabled us to materialize the infrastructure, while complementing the process by breathing life into the boards using Photoshop.
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FRIDAY...
“after hours” is a social infrastructure project that creates unexpected bonds between those who have a taste for partying on weekends. the structure - which is easily installed and removed (and made of repurposed corten steel) - serves as a late-night cANVAS FOR PARTYGOERS TO DEFACE AT WILL.
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JACKSON PARK
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AFTER HOURS
MONDAY
at the end of the weekend, a cleaning crew tidies up the entire structure and powerwashes the steel walls of the canvas. This enables a new wave of artists to desecrate the site the following weekend!
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PIXEL GARDEN
Term: 2023 l 6th Semester
Professor: Joseph Altshuler
Location: Albany Park, IL
Status: Complete
Number of Team Members: 3
Description: This project is an infrastructure that works as a library for DIY gardening tools that focuses on reflecting local bird life and trees, which is an important characteristic of Albany Park. This project brings the local trees and animals onto the site by implementing greenery and creating an environment for both animals and people to coexist.
The project is comprised of 3 component that creates one big system. The first component is a ramp. The ramp acts as the heart of the circulation for both horizontal and vertical means. The second component is these boxes that I call pixels. These pixels comes in a few forms that hold different functions: object holder, lights, and birdhouses. Lastly, the trunks. These trunks act as the structure for the pixels and are the components that allow verticaility wihtin the project.
Being a crucial part of the team on this project, I significantly influenced its design. Specifically, I consolidated all the project layers into cohesive and comprehensive boards using Photoshop.
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KOLONA MUSCIAL HALL
Term: 2022 l 5th Semester
Professor: Isabella Hillman
Location: Chicago, IL
Status: Complete
Description: Both architecture and music are art forms, and while they draw from different expressions, they are brought together by rhythm and proportions, from which creativity and ideas are born. This project not only incorporates the significance of Greek history which is heavily tied to its site, but also creates a space for music and architecture to exist in harmony.
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FLOOR 1
MEZZANINE
FLOOR 2
FLOOR 3
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PLAN
FLOOR 4
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FLOOR 5
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ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
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SECTION SECTION A
SECTION B
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DAYLIGHT STAIRCASE
Term: 2022 l 4th Semester
Professor: Andrea Melgarejo De Berry
Location: Champaign, IL
Status: Complete
Description: Located in Champaign, Illinois, this project focuses on showcasing the structure of the building and finding a composition to maximize the amount of sunlight throughout the building. With a focus on sustainability, the building has a green room on the 2nd floor to bring greenery into the building.
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85”
80”
5” 10” 20” 40”
1’=1/8”
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ELEVATION SECTION
37”
37”
37”
80”
5” 10” 20” N DAYLIGHT STAIRCASE 39 PLAN
37”
80” 64” 45” 1’=1/8”
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