Crystal is licensed architect, with six years of experience in commercial and residential projects and looking to expand my experience and expertise in a variety of building types. She received her Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Southern California in 2007 and a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University in 2014. Currently, she is looking to be an integral part of a stimulating design practice.
Crystal's professional experience various from mixed use residential to master planning and is experience in all phases of design and construction. Her responsibility on projects have ranged from producing design packages, performing code analysis, coordinating with consultants to assisting on project scheduling and budgeting. She is proficient with a variety of software from production tools, such as Revit, to analytical tools, including GIS.
Columbia University, New York, NY, Teaching Assistance - UD Program
Assisted Urban Design facility in organizing the Fall Lecture Series and Symposium
Coordinated with guest lecturers and AV department on events
MG2, Seattle, WA, US, Associate
Experienced in Multi-Family Residential and Retail projects
Responsible for due diligence, code analysis and consultant coordination
Experienced in building survey and construction administration
Developed site plan studies, renderings and technical details
Researched and proposed sustainable products/technology to clients
Coordinated production of project specifications
Assisted on proposals and developed project budget and schedule
Projects:
Seneca Towers - Seattle, WA
24 story twin tower mixed used residential in Downtown Seattle
Fairwood Shopping Center - Renton, WA
10,000 sq. ft. retail building and 4,000 sq. ft. restaurant
Kohl’s Department Store - Nationwide
55,000-87,000 sq. ft. national apparel retailer
REI - Nationwide
30,000 sq. ft. TI of national outdoor specialty retailer
Wuxi Chong’an Temple - Wuxi, China
7 story shopping center interior of mixed use development
China Resources Land Taizhou - Taizhou, China
3.4 million square foot retail podium with office and residential towers
Wallace Properties - Redmond, WA
Remodel of existing restaurant property in Old Town Redmond
Wellness Clinic - California and Texas
1,500-3,200 sq. ft. TI of primary care facilities
USC Facilities Management Services, Los Angeles, CA, US, CAD Tech
Surveyed and documented university buildings
Updated Facilities’ CAD and resource databases
Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Master of Science Architecture + Urban Design
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
Cities That Talk Back Exhibition - Bi-City Urbanism|Architecture Biennale, Other
Exhibition of research on creative park development and activity in Shenzhen
Real time spatial data was gathered from social media and processed in GIS
Transforming 520 Bridge Shortlist, Honorable Mention
International design competition to envision new, innovative reuse strategies of the 520 Floating Bridge pontoons due for decommissioning
Live the Box Competition Finalist, Honorable Mention
AIA Newark & Suburban & Skanska sponsored competition for innovative use of shipping containers in a mixed-use development
Groen Hoek Competition Jury Selection and Exhibition, Honorable Mention
New York Emerging Architect’s Boathouse Design Competition for the communities of Williamsburg and Greenpoint on the East River
