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Huiyu Zhou

Huiyu Zhou

Chongqing, CN

 

About 

A commercially aware and highly creative architectural design MArch graduate from the University of Sheffield with a BA from Newcastle University and experience in architectural project management of commercial and residential spaces. Skilled in performing digital sketching, preparing 2d and 3d models, and developing interior designs. Background in evaluating projects and setting timelines, coordinating contractors and participating in various architecture and design competitions. Fluent in Mandarin and English. 

Employment 

the Oval partnership, Shanghai, CN, Part 2 Architectural Assistant

• Cooperated with the Hong Kong office on a retail project in Shanghai in the detailed design stage, worked on the facade and roof design and drafted the presentation slides (Rhino, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, Enscape), client and contractor meetings, assisted project managers in tendering and cost estimate.
• Site analysis and conceptual design of a competition project in Shanghai (Grasshopper, InDesign, Photoshop).

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
 

XBA, Chongqing, CN, Part 1 Architectural Assistant

• Assisted in facade design and renderings for a hospital (AutoCAD, SketchUp). • Worked on graphic, design and construction documents for a commercial hotel project (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign), reviewed project goals with
the project manager, and assisted in setting deadlines for contractors.
• Designed massing for a residential project and assisted in facade design and
renderings (SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Schematic design for an urban masterplan project (Rhino, InDesign).

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
 

MORE Architecture, Shanghai, CN, Part 1 Architectural Assistant

• Drafted a concept set for an interior project, developed the concept and detailed design, also renderings and construction drawings (AutoCAD, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Twinmotion), client meetings and project supervision.
• Detailed design for the residential project, mainly worked on plan development and renderings (AutoCAD, Photoshop, Vray).
• Site analysis and concept design of a small-scale shop (AutoCAD, InDesign, Rhino), site visits and client meetings.
• Mapping and density study of two European cities (Rhino, Illustrator, InDesign).

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
 

Education 

The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, GB, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2019 - Jul 2021
 

Newcastle University (UK), Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, Bachelors, Architecture

Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills