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Jiajun Shi

Jiajun Shi

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

-Lively and cheerful personality, with strong communication skills, loves to interact and cooperate with people from different backgrounds.

-Passionate about designing across various scales and engaging in competitions, with works that have garnered multiple awards and have been exhibited publicly.

-Has experience in architecture and interior design, with diverse internship experiences in North America and China, involving projects that cover various types.

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Employment 

Aedas, Beijing, CN, Architecture Intern

Main Project 1: Zhuhai BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC) No.2 Campus | Under Construction
Under the guidance of the lead architect, participated in SD - DD phases. The project comprises five educational buildings with a floor height ranging from 4 to 5 meters. Responsible for schematic design, drawing, and model updates. Conducted sunlight analysis for the educational buildings using Grasshopper, updated colored master plans using CAD and PS, and produced a series of analytical diagrams in PS and AI, including site analysis, pedestrian flow,

Main Project 2: Taiwan Kaohsiung Economic Park, Zone III | Awarded the bid
Participated in the CD phase of the project. Assisted the team in adjusting and refining the facade design, completing 8 elevation drawings of two office buildings and two apartment buildings in the trade zone using CAD. Utilized Rhino and Enscape to produce 3 aerial view images selected for inclusion in the report document.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Arca3 Design Studio, Vancuver, CO, Interior Architecture Intern

Addition of a Rooftop Garden to Maison Birks Mall | Constructed
Independently completed the conversion of original architectural drawings into Rhino 3D models, and reconstructed the CAD drawings. Under the guidance of the director, accomplished four directional elevation drawings at a 1:100 scale for the
rooftop garden (approximately 100 sqm). Tested parameters for materials such as wood, metal, and glass in Enscape, and completed 5 garden space renderings.

Jun 2022 - Oct 2022
 

THAD (Tsinghua University Architecture Design), Beijing, CN, Architecture Intern

Main Project 1: Wulong National Sports Center| Entrusted Project
Under the guidance of the lead architect, participated in the CD-SD phase of the project. The project is a comprehensive sports facility that includes swimming, table tennis, basketball, and mental health services. Responsible for conducting preliminary site surveys and organizing the specifications in the brief, such as GFA, FAR, and Green Ratio, and assisted the team in drawing and updating the floor plans. Worked collaboratively with other consultants in structural, landscape, and MEP to finalize the submission documents. Also in charge of communicating with the rendering company to optimize design effects.

Main Project 2: Ningbo Olympic Sports Center | Entrusted Project
The Phase I of the project was completed by Zaha Hadid Architects. During the internship, the main responsibility was the interior design of the Phase II venue. Using the original design as a reference, independently completed 3 interior design proposals for the team to select and refine. Proficient in using Rhino and D5 for modeling and rendering.

May 2021 - Aug 2021
 

Education 

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Major Courses: Studio Design, Environmental Systems, Structual Systems, Building Tech, Robotic Routine.

Aug 2020 - Dec 2023
 

School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York City, Bachelors, Interior Design

-Ranked in the top 100 of the university based on academic performance.
-Major Courses: Material System, Architecture History, Visual Representation, Auto-cad and Revit.

Aug 2016 - May 2020
 

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