FANG (FRANK) SUN



Fang (Frank) Sun graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from the University of Virginia, distinguished by an insatiable enthusiasm for the intersection of architecture, artificial intelligence, and digital fabrication.

After completing a four-year program and a year of practical experience, he has immersed himself in developing sustainable and resilient design solutions through robotics and digital fabrication. With a minor in computer science, he explores AI, computational methodologies, and adaptive modeling.

His current work focuses on rapid housing reconstruction for natural disasters, utilizing 3D printing, robotics, and automation to enhance efficiency, optimize material usage, and improve structural resilience.

Now pursuing dual master’s degrees in Architecture and Science in Design: Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) at the University of Pennsylvania, he continues to blend technical expertise, creative vision, and innovation to advance digital fabrication and resilient design, while currently working as a Research Assistant in the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory (PSL).



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05 A Renovated Bridge in an Old Water Town - Bridging Humans and Vehicles
Instructor: Lifeng Lin

Personal Work
Instructor: Lifeng Lin
Individual Work
Fall 2022
Traditionally, a bridge is a simple connection system to make two sides meet. However, a modern bridge can be more sophisticated.

Spanning over the Yongxin River , the 150-meter bridge takes the shape of a zipper to allow both vehicles and pedestrians to pass conveniently and thus ease traffic pressure. The walkable aisles are above and below the driveway, and pedestrians can go up and down through connected stairs. The lower aisle is mainly for passing, while the upper aisle is designed to accommodate small shops. At both ends of the bridge, there are ramps, stairs and elevators so that pedestrians can directly go up to the aisles from the shore.

The entire bridge is supported by a mesh steel frame structure. The middle part of the structure can carry the vertical force of the three floors, and extend the beam from the center to achieve the effect of horizontal support at the same time.