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Irene Cheng

Irene Cheng

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Centre Studio, New York, NY, US, Designer

Design and oversee production of interior architectural documents of residential projects ranging from small townhouse renovations to new multi-story villas
Specify custom lighting, soft furnishings and accessories
Responsible for the implementation of specification sets
Review shop drawings for all architectural, lighting and soft furnishing sets
Travel to China for onsite design reviews, accessory selections and installation
Manage office staff, consultants and clients through all phases of design
Conduct onsite visits during construction phase with hired contractors

May 2011 - current
 

Mark Chen Architect, New York, NY, US, Freelance Designer

Provided hospital planning and design support
Aided in masterplanning of new mixed-use district in Chengdu, China

Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
 

Modulightor, New York, NY, US, Freelance Designer

Assisted with designers with lighting design based on modular systems
Provided website and catalog design and development support
Created shop drawings and specification sheets
Performed receptionist and sales duty when needed

May 2009 - Nov 2010
 

Arquitectonica, Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR, Architectural Intern

Coordinated with team members and various consultants on large scale hospitality and condo projects
Performed egress and elevation studies employing AutoCAD and Sketchup Responsible for podium space programming and design

Jun 2008 - Jan 2009
 

Goody Clancy, Boston, MA, US, Architectural Intern

Assisted in the design process of numerous proposals and competitions
Crafted both physical and 3-D models to aid in presentations
Provided design support for projects ranging from city planning to residentialapartments

Jul 2007 - Jan 2008
 

DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners, Concord, MA, US, Architectural Intern

Conducted sustainability research and studies as needed
Provided design and drafting support for all stages of residential projects
Generated 3-D models and walkthroughs to convey architectural ideas

Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
 

Kliment Halsband Architects, New York, NY, US, Intern

Managed front desk as receptionist when needed
Prepared for client meetings and presentations
Assisted in the organization and submittal of project specifications

May 2005 - Jul 2005
 

Education 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2009 - May 2010
 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2004 - May 2009
 

Skills