Hongbang Chen is a graduated M.Arch I Student at the University of Pennsylvania. He received my bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Melbourne in Australia. He believes that architecture communicates large ideas through matter. His interest lies in finding the contemporary expression of architecture that challenges stiff rules of separation and assertion. Exploring alternative ways of practicing architecture with respect to environmental issues and ecological impacts.
CAZA, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern
Assisted and developed functional requirements and project design criteria for a variety of projects and design problems Developed schematic design concepts, produce render and plan drawings, attending client meetings.
Aterlier Archmixing, Shanghai, CN, Juinor Architect
Design and work (producing renders in Vray, 2D drawings in Autocad, 3D modeling in Sketchup) collectively in teams for education, renovation, and healthcare projects. Also individually completed one kindergarten project and a small-scale urban project. At the same time, participated in an urban research project - a study of facade evolution in Shanghai as a reflection of urban change.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, MArch, Master of Architecture
Meyerson Hall Basement Competition - Honorable Mention
Nomination of Weitzman School of Design Year End Exhibition 2021 & 2022
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, AU, BArch, Bachelor of Built Environments Major in Architecture
Meyerson Hall Basement Competition, Honorable Mention
Our design addresses the spatial leak of multidisciplinary collaboration within the school of design. Though the school provides students with abundant different degree and certificate programs in the school, there is a leak of space for group discussion between these programs in the Meyerson Hall. Thus, we decide to take advantage of the double height of the basement to create a semi-public space for the small design groups to communicate.
One can imagine competition groups of artists, architects, urban designers, landscape architects, and historical preservation designers, etc. collaborating in the mezzanine space to flow their thoughts with less distraction than on the ground level. Meanwhile, our design keeps public space for the original basement lounge by a minimum touch – the floating spiral staircase. It not only maximizes the public area but more importantly generates a sense of orientation or a reference for the symmetrical basement.
