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Becky Zhang

Becky Zhang

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Hello, it's nice to meet you! I'm Becky (she/her), a multidisciplinary designer passionate about 3D modeling, animation, and immersive design. Based in New York City, I recently worked as a Junior Designer at Arquitectonica, where I honed my skills in architectural visualization and project development.

Holding a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I specialized in creating captivating 3D environments and employing visualization techniques to enhance architectural presentations. Beyond work, I'm an avid explorer of diverse cultures and flavors, capturing my cultural adventures through photography and videos.

I can't wait to connect and see where our paths might cross!

Employment 

H3 / Arquitectonica, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

Worked with H3 Architecture: The Theater, Arts, and Cultural Building Design Studio of Arquitectonica International Corporation
- Contributed to the conceptual, schematic design, and design development of performing arts, academic, and theater projects by utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud to produce design proposals and presentations.
- Constructed comprehensive BIM models and families customized for theater/auditorium projects, leveraging Revit/BIM 360 to integrate architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
- Developed immersive visualizations and animations using Lumion and Enscape to engage clients and stakeholders.

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
 

Zyscovich, New York, NY, US, Design Intern

- Contributed to the schematic design phase of various mixed-use, retail, commercial, institutional, and renovation projects.
- Developed presentation boards for client meetings, and prepared quantity calculations, leasing packages, and zoning analyses.
- Produced intricate 3D models, visualizations, and animations utilizing SketchUp and Lumion.
- Participated in client meetings and design charrettes, contributing innovative solutions and design alternatives.

May 2021 - Aug 2021
 

Julian von der Schulenburg LLC, Brooklyn, NY, US, Intern

- Advanced the schematic design phase of private housing projects in New York, contributing to the development of design concepts and creating presentation graphics.
- Prepared detailed project designs and drawings, ensuring accuracy and precision in all deliverables.
- Crafted detailed 3D models and renderings using Rhino, Vray, and Enscape to convey design intent.

Apr 2021 - May 2021
 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - School of Architecture, Troy, NY, US, Undergraduate Research Assistant

- Collaborated with a partner under Yael Erel to decode the algorithmic tool path generation for a robotic arm, which bent reflective materials into various geometries to analyze unique light projections.
- Generated parametric models and tested Grasshopper scripts to ensure performance and functionality.
- Specified project materials based on master construction sources.
- Coordinated with the fabrication team to finalize the base model and manage technical details.

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
 

AWA Lighting Designers, New York, NY, US, Summer Intern

- Progressed the schematic design phase of an architectural lighting project, Soularium - An Audio Visual Installation for Public Health and Wellness.
- Compiled detailed lighting plans, fixture details, and construction documents for outsourcing, installation, and construction.
- Crafted custom 3D models and compelling draft renderings for client presentations and publications.
- Contributed to the development and publication of Contextualizing Light, a book by AWA Lighting Designers.

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2017 - May 2022
 

University of Arkansas Rome Center, Rome, IT, BArch, Architecture

Feb 2020 - May 2020
 

Areas of Specialization 

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