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Yang Tang

Yang Tang

Ann Arbor, MI, US

 
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Employment 

The Vibrant Health Association, Atlanta, GA, Architectural Volunteer

-Project: Before Slavery Museum Children’s Indoor Playground , 450 sq ft, Atlanta, GA
-Studied Timbuktu buildings in West Africa, using them as prototypes for playground architecture.
-Evaluated materials and conducted cost analysis to keep the project within budget while meeting quality.
-Crafted interactive play elements engaging children with educational and entertaining activities aligned with the museum’s theme.

Jul 2024 - current
 

CannonDesign, Buffalo, NY, US, Architectural Intern

-Project: D’Vouville University Mobility Hub , 4850 sq ft, Buffalo, NY.
-Analyzed traffic flow, user needs, and site conditions to inform the design process.
-Developed renderings and diagrams to visually communicate the design proposals.
-Designed conceptual plans and detailed 3D models to illustrate the mobility hub’s layout and functionality.
-Conveyed design concepts through precise diagrams and presentations, ensuring stakeholder understanding and engagement.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

NEW IDEA Design, Anhui, CN, Architectural Designer

-Project: Historical Exhibition Hall in a Village in Anhui Province, 1100 sq ft,
Anhui, China.
-Investigated site conditions, user needs, and the historical and cultural
heritage of an Anhui village, focusing on its Xuan paper tradition, to guide
the exhibition hall’s design.
-Created renderings and diagrams to communicate design concepts,
emphasizing the integration of the village’s cultural elements.
-Designed the exhibition hall layout and display areas using detailed
diagrams and 3D models, utilizing locally sourced wood for the exhibit
stands

Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
 

HCD Design, Shanghai, CN, Architectural Intern

-Project: LianTai Super General Bay International Center, 99500 sq ft, Shenzhen, China.
-Explored site conditions, user needs, and the unique cultural history of Guangdong, China, to inform the master plan.
-Composed renderings and comprehensive diagrams to visually support the design proposals.
-Designed the overall center park layout and key landscape nodes using detailed diagrams and 3D models.
-Integrated the fusion of modern architecture with traditional cultural characteristics.

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
 

NEW IDEA Design, Anhui, CN, Architectural Intern

-Project: Jinde County Private Villa Design, 1600 sq ft, Anhui, China.
-Conducted research on client preferences, site surroundings, and current villa condition for design analysis.
-Developed detailed renovation plans, including the villa’s basic layout, material selections, and interior and exterior renderings.
-Designed and renovated the interior spaces and courtyard to optimize functionality and enhance aesthetic appeal.
-Communicated the villa’s unique design elements and ensured client satisfaction through presentations and visual aids.

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2022 - May 2024
 

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB, Masters, Architectural and Urban Design

Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
 

Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, CN, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2016 - Jun 2021
 

Awards 

Best Studio Student Work Representations, Winter 2023 Taubman College of Umich, Award

2023
 

Best Studio Student Work Representations, Fall 2023 Taubman College of Umich, Award

2023
 

Merit Scholarship from University of Michigan, Scholarship

2022
 

2021 National 5+1 Joint Graduation Design, 3rd Place

2021
 

Exhibition of Architectural Design in Developing Countries 2019, Award

2019
 

Skills