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Siyu Gao

Siyu Gao

Long Island City, NY, US

 
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Employment 

Think Round, Inc, San Francisco, CA, Architectural Drafter/Renderer

• Researched sustainable materials and conducted comprehensive design analysis to address architectural challenges and enhance project sustainability.
• Produced detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and renderings for project visualization using Rhino, Enscape, and V-ray.
• Designed floor plans, interactive exhibits, and community-focused spaces, integrating natural elements to create user-friendly, sustainable environments.
• Communicated effectively with 3D modelers and UX designers, collaborating through Figma and other tools to refine designs and troubleshoot issues.

Oct 2024 - current
 

AtelierXiaDong Architecture, Queens, NY, Assistant Designer Intern

• Mixed Residential Program
• Researched project requirements and specifications across all phases for multiple single-family housing projects
• Produced illustrative diagrams, technical detail drawings, and adjustments to interior and exterior renderings
• Designed various strategies for interior furnishings and exterior facades, ensuring alignment with client preferences and requirements
•Communicated actively with clients to develop and refine design options, and contributed to the preparation and revision of drawing sets for planning and building reviews

May 2023 - Jul 2023
 

HYP-ART Design, Shanghai, CN, Assistant Designer Intern

• Commercial Community Project
• Researched comprehensive site analysis to identify development potentials
• Produced project bids, strategic planning documents, and detailed 3D models for project visualization and analysis
• Designed master planning and massing designs, as well as project facades and schematic design drawings
• Communicated effectively with structural engineers and collaborated on meticulous adjustments to technical drawings

Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
 

Xilinmen Furniture Co Ltd, Zhejiang, Furniture Designer Intern

• Researched seasonal trends, themes, concepts, colors, fabrics, and styling for new products and showrooms
• Produced presentations, including concept sketches and construction details for new products
• Designed furniture layouts and specifications, contributing to the creation and revision of drawing sets
• Communicated closely with factory staff during review processes and participated in the selection and handcrafting of materials for various furniture modules, addressing material efficiency and technical constraints

Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, MArch, Architecture

Course: 501 & 502 & 601 & 602 & 701 & 704 Studio, Deployable Structure, Semi-Fictitious Realms, Design Connect ojb & Exp, Bio-material

Sep 2021 - May 2024
 

Tsinghua University, Beijing, CN, BArch, Environment of art Design

Relevant Coursework: Sketch, Visual Language, Structure, Design Studio, Materials and Design, Glass Art, Tie-Dye

Aug 2015 - Jul 2020
 

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