Liyan Yang

Reimagining RISD's architecture building to foster recognition and exchange through transparent and inclusive spatial design.

Transforming Beijing's rigid socialist towers into vibrant vertical communities by integrating digital social dynamics into modular spaces.

A demonstration site on Martha's Vineyard providing safe, shared living spaces to foster immigrant integration and community inclusivity.

Revitalizing a historic quarry into an eco-tourism site that honors industrial heritage while envisioning a sustainable future.

Catalyzing urban renewal in Dharavi through vertical communities.

Participated in an AI Q&A assistant and meeting retrieval system project in collaboration with Huawei at Tsinghua Future Lab.

Architectural design for landed cultural projects during DNA internship, focusing on museum clusters and ecological preservation.

A signage proposal outlining a comprehensive low-cost wayfinding method for the new renovating ACT clinic, focusing on optimizing navigation and patient guidance.

A collection of physical architectural models exploring spatial relationships, materiality, and structural integrity.

A curated selection of hand-drawn illustrations and sketches exploring narrative, atmosphere, and visual storytelling.