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Yiliang Wang

Yiliang Wang

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Allen Wang graduated from Technology Studio (led by Guvenc Ozel), the School of Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA with a degree of Master of Architecture. Specializing in the intersection between Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality, his research includes exploring solutions for architectural stylization, virtual environment in architecture, and robotics-aimed architectural design. The work “Alternative US Bank Tower”, “Fluidity Museum”, and “Interactive mode for retail spaces”, as important accomplishments for the IDEAS incubator, were exhibited in LA and received positive feedback. Three years of professional experience working at COM, CD/A, and FSY Architects, Inc., participating in multiple award-winning projects in China and the US.

Employment 

FSY Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Allen is responsible for exploring design solutions, incorporating sustainable design methods, and conducting feasibility studies for South California public funding projects.

He participates in the pre-con and construction phases of two main projects, he assists the project manager in leading OAC meetings, manages project schedules, and coordinates with the construction manager, engineers, and consultants. He also conducts routine site visits, writes field reports, and reviews and responds RFIs and submittals.

Allen is heavy-experienced in BIM model management, design visualization, affordable housing programs, and related NOFA requirements. He is dedicated to using his expertise in improving the building environment through building technologies and aesthetic tools.

Mar 2020 - current
 

Creative Design Associates, City of Industry, CA, Architectural Designer

Participated in three Residential and Mixed-used projects in LA at CD and DD Phases, helping with BIM modeling, CAD drafting, and plan review. Coordinated with clients, MEP, and the City, and build approval preparations for submission.

Independently developed design concepts and accomplished SD Phase for property improvement projects at Rowland Heights, worked on Specialty Code Research and Zoning Regulation, communicated with Reginal Planning LA County, and the collected public hears.

Explored new tech-oriented solutions for design presentation and sustainability evaluation, including AR, VR, and Commercial Drones utilization.

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
 

Coman International Architects, Shanghai, China, Architecture Designer

Participated in Metropolitan Shanghai Transformation (Grand M.S.T.) and City Sustainability Assessment Projects as the assistant leader, responsible for reviewing Historical Preservation Principals, Coordinating Green Building Systems, and preparing landscape planning for the next two decades in Shanghai (2050).

“Ganzhou Times” The jury called this design "handsome and sophisticated" and commended it on its demonstration of the ease of its construction.

Assisted the client with the review and approval of the contractor's submittals.

Developed and executed online, social media, and print marketing strategies for these new projects.

Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
 

Education 

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, March II

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
 

Chang'an University, Xi'an, China, BArch, Outstanding Program

Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
 

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