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Phillip Chang

Phillip Chang

San Jose, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

BRU Architects, Intern

∙Worked on outdoor extension of private residence. The project was to recreate the roof, façade, and patio space and create a roof deck on an extremely sloped site located in Berkeley, CA
∙ Created 3‐d model and renderings of residence
∙ Figured out footing layout for outdoor deck that was submitted to structural engineers
∙ Made plan and elevation of residence adhere to zoning laws and submitted to zoning regulators
∙ Worked with different materials for façade

Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
 

LTL Architects (Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis), Intern

∙ Worked on models for MOMA: Rising Currents Exhibit to be on display from March 24 to October11, 2010
∙ Using both digital and hand techniques to make models, I was responsible for making rock and grass formations and modeling piers
∙ Worked on display stands and panels of LTL Architects works for an exhibit in Mobile, AL
∙ Constructed interior light structure/fixture (approximately 10’x10’) for the Royal Bakery in Brooklyn, NY and worked on site to put light structure up.
∙ Worked extensively in shop, working with both wood and metal together.

Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
 

RSS Architecture, Inc, Intern

∙ Required training in how to read paper and electronic construction documents
∙ Prepared the layout of material samples, such as type of wood and siding, and determined how such material would be used on the project
∙ Drew CAD drawings of existing plans and elevations of projects currently in progress
∙ Learned how an architectural firm functions by observing interactions with its
clients, helping meet the various deadlines of certain projects, and seeing the design process

Jun 2008 - Jul 2008
 

Education 

Cornell University, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2006 - May 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

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