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Shiyi Qi

Shiyi Qi

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

Emerging Architect, March graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture from Penn State University.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Ballinger, Philadelphia, PA, US, Intern

•Shadowing for various projects, including: Integrated Engineering building in University of Maryland, New CHOP Hospital, Engineering building in Yale University
•Attended MEP coordination meetings, OAC meeting, interior coordination meetings

Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
 

a9a ARCHITECTS, Chengdu Shi, CN, Intern

•Assisted and completed biding for Deyang Vocational College of Science and Trade Library on schematic design, design development, documentation, and physical model making
•Participated the design competition for International Museum of Korean Literature

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024
 

YIKE ARCHITECTS, Beijing, CN, Intern

•Participated in design and biding of Meishan Rock-climbing Gymnasium
•Explored and completed research project MINIATURE SERIES I – PEACH HUT
•Aided in 3D modeling and graphic representations
•Led group meetings and presentations

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOCIATES, Brooklyn, NY, US, Intern

•Participated in schematic design and design development of Chicago Millenium Park
•Independently completed Brooklyn Botanic Garden Master Plan renderings for ASLA submission
•Initiated and completed review for MVVA playground research booklet and set bases for future research
•Aided in 3D and physical model making
•Produced graphics for presentations and meetings
•Photoshooted various MVVA projects in difference locations and scenarios

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, MArch, MArch

Relevant coursework: Advanced Research Studio, Comprehensive Design Studio, Algorithm and Computation, Visual Studies

Jun 2021 - May 2024
 

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), University Park, PA, US, Bachelors, Landscape Architecture

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, professional degree
Minor: Architecture
Study abroad semesters:
•BARCELONA ARCHITECTURE CENTER, Six-week study abroad 05.2019-07.2019
•BONN, GERMANY, Study abroad semester 01.2020-04.2020
•Hawaii, Six-week study abroad 05.2020-07.2020

Aug 2016 - May 2020
 

Awards 

2022-2023 WEITZMAN SCHOOL OF DESIGN MERIT-BASED AWARD, 1st Place

Annual award in Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania

2023
 

Weitzman School of Design Pressing Matters 12, 1st Place

Annual publication by the Department of Architecture showcasing the work of our talented faculty and students from each academic year, University of Pennsylvania

2023
 

Weitzman School of Design Pressing Matters 11, 1st Place

Annual publication by the Department of Architecture showcasing the work of our talented faculty and students from each academic year, University of Pennsylvania

2022
 

2021-2022 WEITZMAN SCHOOL OF DESIGN MERIT-BASED AWARD, 1st Place

Annual award in Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania

2022
 

SCHENK- WOODMAN COMPETITION, 2nd Place

Annual competition in Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania

2022
 

THE FOURTH YEAR DESIGN AWARD, 1st Place

Excellence in the Study Landscape Architecture, the Pennsylvania State University

2020
 

THE SECOND YEAR DESIGN AWARD, 1st Place

Excellence in the Study Landscape Architecture, the Pennsylvania State University

2018
 

THE FIRST YEAR DESIGN AWARD, 1st Place

Excellence in the Study Landscape Architecture, the Pennsylvania State University

2017
 

Skills