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Caining Gu

Caining Gu

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Raised in an environment where both of my parents were deeply involved in architecture and planning, my upbringing was a symphony of tours to newly constructed projects and lively debates between my parents. These childhood experiences, coupled with my journey at Columbia GSAPP as a Master of Architecture candidate, have laid the foundation for my passion to contribute to the world of design.

I now bring a wealth of experience gained through internships at renowned firms, such as RAMSA, KPF in Shanghai, and Studio Link-Arc. I honed my architectural skills in producing physical and 3D models, crafting compelling diagrams for site analysis and concept design, and contributing to the construction and interior polish process through performance mock-up building.  Beyond the skills I have gained in the architectural realm, my other major design passion lies in visual presentation. I'm fascinated by how diverse media can craft both static and animated presentations that not only clearly communicate design concepts and ideas but also spark emotional connection through aesthetic engagement, ultimately inspiring the audience.

Employment 

Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), New York, NY, US, Summer Intern

-Chicago MSI _Concept Design Stage
Assisted with building physical Model for Clients’ Fund Raising Exhibition and generating iteration
ideas for designing the Temporary Exhibition Space
-McCourt School of Public Policy_Construction Stage
Refined previous project Study Model for Annual Internal Exhibition
-H Project in West Palm Beach_Schematic Design Stage
Produced building sequence diagrams and helped refining renderings for Client Meetings

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Studio Link-Arc, LLC, New Yokr, Summer Intern

-Luhu Culture Center _Design Development Stage
Helped 3D-modeling the whole project model in Rhino and troubleshooting the design issues
regarding major partition walls, doors and RCP
-Marketing and Publication
Refined previous project drawings and renders for Competitions and Social Media

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), Shanghai, CN, Summer Intern

-Chengdu Tianfu Project_Concept Design Stage
Contributed to produce Site Analysis Map and diagrams
Participated in sketching and generating ideas in concept design phase
-Shanghai CPIC Xintiandi Commercial Center_Construction Stage
Assisted material sorting for building the Lobby’s Performance Mock-up, communicating and negotiating
with multiple material suppliers

May 2021 - Jul 2021
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Sep 2021 - May 2024
 

Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA, US, Bachelors, Architecture Studies

Sep 2017 - May 2021
 

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