My name is Yuhan (Joanne) Zhou. As a M.S.Architecture and Urban Design graduate from Columbia University GSAPP and with over four years of professional architectural design experience, my passion for addressing challenges within public life as well as questions from architectural space itself has always been shaped by plural practice and expression where materials and forms are fostered to create impactful solutions within our urban context and everyday life.
Kengo Kuma and Associates, Tokyo, JP, Project Intern
• Participated in schematic design and presentation document packages for a civic center stadium design and a bidding project.
• Assisted in organizing media materials and publication of team work.
YIIIE Architects, Chengdu, CN, Architect
• Project Manager of the Community Art Creative Project (CACP): fully conducted on-site research on transitional space, informal economy, street furnitures, etc.; contributed for the schematic design and technical drawings; organized weekly meetings with community council; planned events and activities for local community (The project won Best of Best in Iconic Awards Innovative Architecture 2024 and Honorable mention in public architecture of DNA Paris Design Awards 2024);
• Participated in the CPI W-18b architectural design for commercial brands, contributed for the schematic design, and fully conducted construction drawings and documentation (The project won the winner of commercial &offices of DNA Paris Design Awards 2024);
• Participated in the Shenzhen Longgang District New campus Action Plan; contributed to the schematic design for the boundaries of campus in terms of safety and public nature;
• Participated in the renovation of the Yulin Alley community space by producing technical drawings and models as well as organizing cultural and art exhibitions (The project won GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020, and Taipei International DesignAward 2021);
• Contributed for technical drawings, presentation document packages, construction administration for Tiefo Street Renovation, Square installation.
Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, CN, Research Assistant
• Collected and analyzed date and case study for construction of the
evaluation index system tor the suitability of seniors’ tourism and dwelling town.
• Publicized two essays on the Journal of Sichuan Forestry Science and Technology.
Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, CN, BArch, Architecture
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024, Honorable Mention
CACP"Designing?" is a spatial practice of CACP project reimagining urban informal spaces, transforming bicycle shed into dynamic public areas. Lightweight steel units pivot to create a zigzag pattern, blending boundaries. Locally available materials and recycled items are used for construction and furniture. Soft windproof fabric adorns partial facades, while rooftop spice plants offer cooling and scenic charm. Community-engaged participation goes through the entire process.
