Columbia University, New York City, Design and Research Assistant
• Engaged in comparative analysis of urban development in Asian cities with a focus on New Towns, utilizing GIS to synthesize and map urban centers and developmental timelines, particularly in Tongzhou and Paris/Milan.
• Synthesized research into urban planning and architectural design to support the creation of educational materials for a lecture series at the Milan Polytechnic, showcasing the integration of historical context into contemporary design strategies.
• Developed visual and promotional and coordinated conference activities for the Urban Design international platform.
China Urban Development Planning & Design Consulting, Beijing, CN, Urban Planning & Construction Coordination Assistant
• Contributed to the urban planning and design of Yi County by visualizing planning strategies in PowerPoint and collaborating on central area modeling using Rhino, SketchUp, and Enscape, under the project manager’s guidance.
• Assisted in the construction coordination for the Hong Kong Central Business Building project in Wuhan, liaising between construction crews and engineers to ensure the accuracy of onsite arrangements and CAD drawings.
AREP, Wuhan, CN, Architectural Intern
• Contributed to the design and development of a French-style middle school in Sino-French Ecological City in the conceptual and schematic phases. Engaged in an urban design competition for a TOD project in Hangzhou and achieved second place.
• Utilized Rhino, Grasshopper, and GIS for precise site modeling, taking into account the planned metro station to ensure future adaptability, and compiled comprehensive site reports following physical inspections.
• Assisted in developing design solutions, including space planning and façade design using Rhino, and crafted concept diagrams and visual collages in Illustrator and Photoshop, based on design directors’ sketches; additionally, performed space usage calculations in Excel.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to finalize presentation materials, culminating in a high-profile presentation to government officials and stakeholders, significantly impacting the project’s approval and development.
Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Mater of Science in Architecture & Urban Design
