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Sherry Xie

Sherry Xie

Ithaca, NY, US

 
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About 

Passionate entry-level architectural designer with 2 years of experience. Proficient in 3D modeling software such as Revit and Rhino, as well as various visual representation techniques. Committed to creating spaces that respond to context and enhance the experience of inhabitants. 

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Employment 

Cook Haffner Architecture Platform, China, Shenzhen, CN, Architectural Intern

- Contributed to the conceptual design of a 783,600 sqft cultural complex, delivered 5 design proposals of entrances and interiors in Rhino.
- Led the intern team in creating 3 axon drawings, and produced 8 analysis diagrams with Adobe suite.
- Played a key role in the conceptual design of a 376,740 sqft cultural park competition, conducted a 100 pages pre-qualification document in InDesign.
- Enhanced project communication through weekly client and consultant meetings, documentation, and prepared 10+ presentation in MS Powerpoint and InDesign, improving stakeholder coordination by 15%.

May 2023 - Jul 2023
 

RUBI Lab, Ithaca, NY, US, Architectural Research Assistant

- Developed AR/VR workflows for "Bamboo Tactic" and "UNLOG Tower," integrating Rhino, Grasshopper, and HoloLens, increased fabrication precision by 30% and expedited prototype development by 25%.
- Led the research and fabricate of bamboo and timber prototypes, resulting in a 40% improvement in material utilization efficiency, and documented through 200+ photo and video for publication.

May 2022 - Sep 2022
 

Vector Architects, Beijing, CN, Architectural Intern

- Engaged in the CD phase of a 14.8 acre cultural complex, refined teahouse and market façade with Rhino across 4 iterations and produced 30+ Enscape renderings to enhance visualization.
- Created a physical light-effect model for a theater’s operable roof, evaluating and enhancing indoor lighting by 25%.
- Played a key role in the spatial and material design of a cultural town extension, meticulously modeling over 20,000 sqft of art spaces, corridors, staircases, and rooftop landscapes in SketchUp, advancing design integration and functionality by 10%.

Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
 

B.L.U.E. Architecture, Beijing, CN, Architectural Intern

- Engaged in the SD to CD design phases for an 8,611 sqft restaurant, Independently produced 10 design options using Rhino and grasshopper in 2 weeks, refined over 5 iterations that enhanced design depth.
- Collaborated with structure and fire protection engineers, produced and iterated 40+ detailed AutoCAD drawings of elevations, sections, and details, ensuring design functionality and safety compliance.
- Directed parametric modeling for a 2,583 sqft factory-to-residence conversion using Rhino and SketchUp, boosting design efficiency by 40% during DD.
- Aided in designing and planning 2 furniture exhibitions, selecting over 30 materials with architects and producing 20+ diagrams in Illustrator for clear design direction.

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
 

Education 

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Graduated from 3.5 year M.Arch. program at Cornell, December 2023. Studied in Ithaca, New York and Rome. Worked as teaching assistant for two drawing classes, and research assistant in RUBI Lab. Graduated with Eschweiler Prize for Merit and Distinction in M.Arch. Design Studio.

Aug 2020 - Dec 2023
 

Monash University, Melbourne, AU, Bachelors, Bachelor of Architectural Design

Mar 2016 - Nov 2018
 

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