Carmelia Chiang is an architectural designer whose innovative work and academic contributions have received international recognition. She graduated from Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) with distinction in 2012. She was born in Macao, China and has lived and worked in multiple cities in the world including Macao, Tokyo, Lisbon and Los Angeles. Her mutli-cultural background has played a huge role in her design and let her become flexible, adaptable and ambitious.
WORD, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Designer
Collaborating on urban scale competition entries; Schematic designs for single family residential projects. Work included 3d sketching/ modeling, presentation packages, rendering.
Top Design, Macau, MO, Project Designer
Collaborated on a multiple residential mid-rise interior project. Work included conceptual design, 3d modeling, presentation packages, coordination between the general contractor, consultants, and presenting in client meetings.
Morphosis Architects, Culver City, CA, US, Project Designer
Participation in competition team; Contributed to conceptual design, schematic design and design document phases on a skyscraper office project in China.Tasks included conceptual studies, programming, preparation and participation in client presentations and consultants meetings.
IDEA office, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern
Collaborated on competition entries including a museum in Taipei and a governmental office in Macau. Process included conceptual models, drawings, presentation packages and renderings.
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, B.Arch
9th China Macau Design Biennial, 2nd Place
SCI-Arc Continuing Student Scholarship, Scholarship
