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Qi Liu

Qi Liu

Syracuse, NY, US

 
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About 

Hi, I am Qi Liu!

I am a recent graduate from Syracuse University School of Architecture, currently seeking an entry-level architect position. I am open to relocation for the right opportunity. Here is what I can offer:

  • Over 5 years of experience with Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Vray, Lumion, Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
  • Proficiency in producing construction documents.
  • Extensive knowledge of physical model building.
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin.

Please refer to my resume below for further details about my education, employment background, skills, and design awards.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Employment 

Syracuse University School of Architecture, Syracuse, NY, US, Research Assistant for Professor Richard Rosa

Assisted with research and analytical drawings focused on Renaissance Architecture.
Co-authoring theoretical architectural publication "The F-Word: Formalism."

Jun 2023 - current
 

Syracuse University School of Architecture, Syracuse, NY, US, Studio Tutor

Aided students with concept development.
Provided guidance on design softwares and physical modeling techniques.

Aug 2023 - May 2024
 

Syracuse University School of Architecture, Syracuse, NY, US, Second Year Studio Teaching Assistant

Provided desk and final crits.
Prepared course materials and led drawing and software tutorials.

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
 

Syracuse University School of Architecture, Syracuse, NY, US, Research Assistant for Professor Nina Sharifi

Assisted with research and analytical drawings focused on Renaissance Architecture.
Co-authoring theoretical architectural publication "The F-Word: Formalism."

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Office of Architecture, Brooklyn, NY, US, Summer Intern

Developed and iterated programmatic design solutions through hand sketching and digital modeling of buildings.
Hand-modeled half-scale houses.
Drafted construction documents, including Elevations and Sections.
Created material and color schemes for Interior Design and researched product information for specs.

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

General Architecture Collaborative, Rwanda, US, Summer Intern

Developed Designs through digital modeling and rendered key views for presentations for a commercial brewery project in Rwanda.
Researched traditional Rwandan residences in collaboration with local scholars to create a new typology for a social housing program.

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
 

VRAP, Beijing, CN, Summer Intern

Participated in Design and digital modeling. Created drawings for renovation of a mixed-use complex in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, focusing on activating rural areas for redevelopment by transforming traditional buildings into modern vernacular.
Contributed to digital modeling and drawing production for other projects, including hotel design, public spaces, and restoration projects.

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
 

Education 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture | Minor in Painting | GPA 3.78 | Dean's List - 4 semesters

Aug 2019 - May 2024
 

Syracuse University London Program, London, GB, BArch, Study Abroad

Surveyed and sketched modern architecture and urban design throughout UK.

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
 

Syracuse University in Florence, Florence, IT, BArch, Study Abroad

Surveyed and sketched architecture throughout Italy.

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
 

Awards 

Home After Crisis competition, Honorable Mention

Certificated by YAC (Young Architects Competition) | IOM (the UN Migration Agency)

2023
 

King + King Architects Integrated Design Studio Jury, 1st Place

Certificated by Syracuse University School of Architecture

2023
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills