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Joy Zou

Joy Zou

Culver City, CA, US

 
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About 

I am a recent graduate of the University of Michigan with a Master of Architecture degree and an academic and working background in landscape design.

My interest focus on modern and contemporary architecture, museum, exhibition, furniture, fabrication, and housing. 


Employment 

Taubman College, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, FABLab 3D Printer Assistant

Reviewed and executed 3D print jobs.

Assisted students and faculties with their projects.

Briefed students on 3D modeling tool (Rhinoceros) and file compatibilities with 3D printers.

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
 

SWA Group Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, US, Landscape Designer

Engaged in research, concept and schematic design, compiling of design development documents, 3D modeling, rending, translation, client communication, and presentation preparation as project leader of Huangpu Spectacle, a three-block corporate project in Shanghai.

Participated in projects located in Mainland China, United States, and Dubai. Project types varied from large-scale urban landscape planning, urban park design, to small shopping mall.

Nov 2017 - May 2019
 

SLEEEP, Hong Kong, Design Intern

Helped with green wall design and graphic design for the first capsule hotel in Hong Kong.

Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
 

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Student Teaching Assistant

I was chosen by my tutor to be the Student Teaching Assistant for HKU Taster Program of Landscape Architecture. I led and taught non-landscape major students and high school students who want to try out HKU landscape programme.

Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
 

Anna Kwong Architects & Associates, Hong Kong, Summer Intern

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Education 

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

Jul 2019 - May 2022
 

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HK, Bachelors, Landscape Studies

Sep 2013 - Jun 2017
 

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