Wenyue (Ella) Qiu is a young architect based in Los Angeles. As a recent graduate of the University of Southern California, Ella holds dual degrees in Architecture and Applied and Computational Mathematics, uniquely positioning her at the intersection of creative design and analytical thinking. The foundation of her design philosophy is deeply rooted in an experience-centric approach, with a primary focus on crafting a community and environmentally friendly environment.
WATG, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern
• Independently executed complex façade modeling for large-scale, high-end hospitality project while collaborating with façade and lighting consultants to ensure accuracy and alignment with design objectives
• Utilized Navisworks to professionally resolve clashes in models, ensuring smooth coordination between architectural and engineering components and minimizing potential construction issues
CO Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern
• Collaborated with more than 12 consultants to assemble Schematic Design and Demolition packages deliverables for higher education laboratory project with professional use of Revit
• Facilitated client meetings and enhanced project visualization by creating drawings and renderings using Revit, Rhino, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Gained comprehensive expertise in Schematic Design deliverables, focusing on schedule, budget, and energy consumption considerations, by actively participation in client meetings and strategic planning sessions
Penda China, Architectural Intern, Beijing, China
• Played a key role in concept brainstorm and visualization of large-scale art museum and successfully composed the proposal in 2 weeks including concept diagrams and visualizations of final design
• Contributed to project coordination by reviewing work schedule, establishing deliverables standards, and regularly updating to supervisor about work progress
• Engaged in client meetings for the presentation of project details and negotiation of subsequent tasks, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client expectations
• Finalizing Construction Documents for hospitality project based on building code
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, Bachelors, Applied and Computational Mathematics
The Lee Buckley Endowment: Outstanding Analytical Drawings, Award
