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Dedicated junior architect with excellent analytical and technical skills demonstrated
by 5 years of study and intern experiences in China; And conceptual and
communicational skills strengthened by 2 years of study in USA. One year working experience in China and USA.
Fluidity Design Consultants, Los Angeles, Junior Architect
Concept design, preparing CAD drawings and presentation file sets.
Zhongnan Architecture Design and research Institute, China, Intern Architect
Assistant project manager in Bao Li Xin Yu Residential Quarters project with contract
files and coordination with clients. Also handled design of two condominiums,
drawings and 3D renderings.
Wuhan University, Intern Architect
Surveying and mapping neighborhoods in Fancheng in collaboration with two other
students. Independently design for the renewal project of a neighborhood in
Fancheng.
Wuhan University, Intern Architect
Design and developed construction documents in CAD, 3D renderings and
presentation bid sets for a residential building in a military region, Wuhan.
Yichang Architecture Design Institute Yichang, Intern Architect
Involved in the design of a boarding school for around 2000 students. Prepared CAD
drawing sets and rendering materials.
Washington University in St. Louis, MArch, Architecture
Degree Project
February 2011 to May 2011
St.Louis, MO
Conducted the primer site research and decided the topic of project in the course
"design thinking". Developed all CAD drawings, renderings, and 18 study models for
the art museum including a concept model made of rubberbands, screws and bolts
most praised by critics.
611 Advanced Studio
September 2010 to December 2010
Venice, Italy
Traveled to Venice to study Corbusier's hospital designed in 1964. Designed a public
archives as an addition to the hospital. Project is praised by critic Kenneth Framptonas the most understanding of Venice and most beautiful in studio.
512 Advanced Studio
February 2010 to May 2010
Tokyo, Japan
Directed by Wiel Arets. Conducted full research on Tokyo which led to the
development of a new type of city- Amphipolis. Redefined the world map made of
Amphipoliese.
511 Advanced Studio
September 2009 to December 2009
St.Louis
Conduct a research on NSA. Design an extension of NSA. Produced a 5-feet physical
model which is later for school exhibition.
Wuhan University, BArch, Architecture
PUBLICATIONS:
Journal Articles:
• Liya Zhu. (2009). Diaolou in China. Modern Business Trade Industry. 1-2, 2009.
Liya Zhu. (2008). On the Design of an Architectural Atrium. Science and
Technology Innovation Herald. 36, 2008.
