Design / Draft / Development
Yiyang Sang - Architect & Interiot designer
LEED AP BD+C
Yiyang Sang is an architect and interior designer operating in the field of visual arts, graphic design, architecture design, interior design and construction practice.
Mr. Yiyang has been practicing in the field of Architecture since 2012. His studies in architecture began with his undergraduate work at the University of Liverpool at Liverpool, UK. In 2017, he completed his first Masters degree at University of Liverpool where he also served as a Teaching Assistant in the design documentation curriculum. Professional experience was first gained under the employ of Atelier Deshaus, Shanghai and later at B+U Architecture, LA while concurrently working at MAKE Architecture, LA. These early experiences introduced Mr. Yiyang to restaurant, hospitality and office projects as well as the process a project follows from commencement to completion.
Following completion of his Graduate work, he accepted a position with MAKE Architecture in Los Angeles, CA where he quickly advanced to managing different types of projects including single-family residential, multi-family residential, restaurant, and hospitality buildings. On his own during this same period, he was commissioned to design several residential construction projects based in San Bernardino county, CA and established architectural brand style together with Marriot hotel management team. As one of the D5 render development team, he was invited as speaking guest to present 'D5 animation' workflow workshop at Harvard GSD on September, 2022.
Mr.Yiyang is after AIA architect liscene right now. And he is seeking inspiration at the convergence of modern architecture design, emerging technology, and social culture trends.
Education
2012 - 2016
University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kindom
BA in Architecture
2016 - 2017
University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kindom
MA in Architecture (graduated with distinction)
2018 - 2020
Southern California Institute of Architecture, Los Angeles, US
M.Arch II
Awards
2016
UIA-HYP cup 2016 International Student Competition in Architectural Design
Award for nomination
2017
FAB FEST 17 International Fabrication Festival
First prize
2020
SAAMA (Student Annual Architecture Models + Artifacts) Online Exhibition 2020
Models choosen for exhibition
2022
Harvard GSD Andrew Zago Studio 'D5 Animation' workshop
Invited as speaking guest
Academic research
2022 - 2023
Sunset Boulevard Arts & Advertising program
City of West Hollywood / Bouwman Zago
Blossom / 8906 Street
Architectural practice
2023 /03 - Now
RIOS, Los Angeles, US
Architectural Designer
2021 /05 - 2023 /03
MAKE Architecture, Los Angeles, US
Architectural Designer
2019 /05 - 2019 /08
Baumgartner+Uriu Architecture (B+U), Los Angeles, US
Architectural Intern/ Designer
2017 /11 - 2018 /07
Atelier Deshaus, Shanghai, China
Architectural Intern/ Designer
2015 /08 - 2015 /09
'New British Inventors: Inside Heatherwick Studio' exhibition, Shanghai, China
Volunteer guide
2015 /06 - 2015 /08
UA Architecture Design Studio, Shanghai, China
Architectural Intern/ Designer