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HouSheng Wang

HouSheng Wang

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

HouSheng (Jack) Wang is an architectural designer currently live in Los Angeles. He has extensive experience on Building Information Model, construction, and design deliverables in residential projects. He began his career as an intern at CallisonRTKL, where he has worked on several high-rise residential projects in California. After he graduated from SCI-Arc, he brought his experience to TWA, focusing on the design and construction of luxury single-family residences in Los Angeles and Utah, as well as international competitions in Qatar. 

Born in Taiwan, grew up in Taipei and Beijing, and holds his Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture, the multicultural experience allows Wang to embrace different cultures and collaborate with people from different countries.

Employment 

WATG, Irvine, CA, US, Designer

Jan 2022 - current
 

Tom Wiscombe Architecture, Los Angeles, Project Designer

Wang has worked on several residential projects and international competitions. His achievements included:
1. Using Building Information Model for SD, DD, and construction drawings.
2. Graphic presentations: 3D render, diagram making, and document preparation.
3. Design research, programming, codes researching and checking.
3. Animation design and making.
4. Physical model fabrication.
5. Lead the graphic design and publishment of publications of the firm.

Dec 2020 - Jan 2022
 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Assistant Teacher

1. Instruction assistance for thesis students (undergraduate, architecture-major).
2. Assistance with lesson plans, assignments, grading, and technology needs.
3. Assessing students’ progress and advising students for their thesis projects.

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
 

CallisonRTKL, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern

Wang has worked on the schematic design of a residential tower located in Culver
City, California. His facade design proposal has impressed the client and got an
opportunity to keep developing. In Zhanjiang Cultural Center Design Competition
in Zhanjiang, China, he also took charge of the landscape design and assisted
the schematic design, 3D modeling, and diagram making. In the research project
“Di - Generic Cities: Los Angeles” competition, he led the design and production,
including 3D, rendering, and animation, and won the People’s Choice Award.

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Master of Architecture (M.Arch II)
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles
Sep. 2018 - Sep. 2020
GPA: 3.72

• Winner of Graduate Thesis Scholarship.

Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
 

Chinese Culture University, Taipei, TW, BArch, Architecture and Urban Design

Bachelor of Architecture
Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan
Sep. 2012 - Jun. 2016
GPA: 3.52

• Winner of Ting Yu-Chun Memorial Scholarship.
• Winner of Annual Scholarship from Taipei Advanced Developers Association (ADA).
• General Coordinator of the Thesis Design Exhibition " R / The Matter we Concern is PLACE".

Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
 

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