I am a designer passionate about using design as a medium to solve problems for people and invite new possibilities. I graduated in May 2022 from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design and have worked as an architectural designer since.
My education trained me to be a proficient architecture student, skilled in various architectural design software, including Rhino, Revit, Dynamo, Processing, SketchUp, Vray, Enscape, Lumion, CAD, GIS, and Adobe Software suites such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and Lightroom. I love telling stories through perspective drawings, mappings, and collages. Additionally, I have knowledge of HTML and VR interaction tools, which is one of my strengths. During school, I took courses in data mining, mapping, interaction tools, and coding. I participated in website building and VR facility projects, gaining familiarity with the workflow of different disciplines and becoming adept at working with various stakeholders, from clients to construction teams to government officials.
Beyond my academic experience, I have had the opportunity to engage in various architectural practices. During my tenure at Houser Walker Architecture, I played a pivotal role in the Capitol Hill legislative building project, where I was responsible for most of the modeling and rendering tasks. The visual content I created garnered media coverage in Atlanta and helped secure a $392 million budget proposal. I also collaborated on the design of the courthouse, single family residential, Georgia Tech campus building, and church, participating in all phases from concept design to construction documents using Revit and Dynamo. My coordination with builders and developers on detailed specifications, schemes, renderings, and construction drawings enhanced construction efficiency and accuracy. My proficiency in Revit workflows and expertise in integrating Rhino and Grasshopper ensured seamless project collaboration.
At David Chipperfield Architects, I contributed significantly to the Shanghai City Hall renovation by developing 3D models, VR experiences, and animations that enhanced client engagement and received national media coverage. Additionally, I played a key role in the award-winning Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative District Master Plan by producing detailed drawings and elevations featured in leading design publications.
My role at CallisonRTKL Design Consultancy of Arcadis involved redesign, concept development, and the creation of detailed renderings. I showcased strong visual storytelling skills and spearheaded the adoption of data visualization tools, streamlining the analysis and presentation of complex project data.
Architecture is the physical expression of the people within it. My experiences have not only equipped me with real-world design skills but also fostered my inclination toward design that positively impacts society, transforms environments, and creates exceptional experiences for people.
Please find my website and portfolio linked here:
https://issuu.com/skyprskye/do...
Sincerely,
Shan Li
Houser Walker Architecture, Atlanta, GA, US, Design Professional
Participated in the Capitol Hill legislative building project from concept design to schematic design, generated detailed site model and architectural model, prepared all the biding visual materials and coordinated meetings with the governor. Achieved notable media coverage in Atlanta and secured a $400 million budget proposal.
Collaborated closely with partners on several courthouses, city hall, Georgia Tech campus building renovation, church buildings design and residential buildings, participated from concept design to construction documents and issued full architecture set.
Coordinate with builders, developers on site and during OAC meeting.
Proficiency in Revit and Dynamo workflows, with expertise in integrating Rhino and Grasshopper for seamless collaboration.
CallisonRTKL, Shanghai, CN, Intern Architect
Contributed to the creation of 3D renderings and design intent sets for TOD, mix-use and luxury apartments projects. Mostly competition phase, won the Shanghai East Station project and will be the largest TOD in Asia.
Piloted the adoption of data visualization tools, streamlining the analysis and presentation of complex project data.
Scheme and detail drawings.Coordinate with consultants for F&B and special establishment.
David Chipperfield Architects, Shanghai, CN, Intern Architect
Advanced the Shanghai City Hall and Zhangyuan Urban renovation by developing 3D models, VR experiences and animations using rhino, unity and enscape, enhancing client engagement and resulting in media coverage by national press.
Supported the award-winning Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative District Master Plan by producing detailed render drawings and elevations, featured in leading design publications such as ArchDaily, El Croquis and Domus.
Beijing Shixiang Architecture Company
Beijing Shixiang Architecture Company, Beijing, CN, Intern Architect
Designed scheme for Sonyang Wenli museum interior space exterior renovation scheme, plan layout and section study.
Plan layout and section study.
Coordinate with builder and developer to fully construct the project.
Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Advanced Architectural Design
Duration: 09/2020-05/2022(Gap Year)
Major: Advanced Architectural Design
Coursework: Architecture Studio by Bernard Tschumi, David Benjamin, and Laura Kurgan
Participated in courses regarding website building, VR facility, story narrating and film editing, data visualization, and coding.
Shandong University of Architecture and Engineering, Jinan, CN, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture, Shandong Jianzhu University (Jinan, China)
Duration: 09/2014-06/2019
Major: Architecture
Core Coursework: Architectural Design Studio, Architectural Mechanics, Chinese/Foreign
Architectural History, Architectural Structure, Architecture Physics, Urban Design Studio
Norwich University, Northfield, VT, US, Architecture
Exchange Student, Norwich University ( Northfield, VT, US)
Duration: 01/2018-05/2018
Major: Architecture
Coursework: Architectural Design VI, Advanced Academic English II, Introduction to Visual Design, Digital Photography
Overall GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
