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YI-HSUAN MICHAEL HUA

YI-HSUAN MICHAEL HUA

Chicago, IL, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Assistant

- Developed design and constantly communicate design approach/intent with
project architect
- Created schematic design drawings, diagrams, and presentations for submissions
- Communicated with other disciplines for more integrated design strategies
- Coordinated with consultants to ensure the quality of project presentation

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
 

Gensler, Chicago, IL, US, Summer Internship

- Compiled and analyzed data collected from interviews for intern research project
- Created animation video for final presentation for summer internship program
- Prepared construction documents for chain stores of one of the largest retailers in
the US
- Contacted building and planning departments for code checks for renovation requirements

May 2017 - Aug 2017
 

In:Flux Architecture, Beijing, CN, Summer Intership

- Developed schematic design for a large-scale residential project bordering the
Great Wall
- Researched site information and road system design for mountain area
- Participated the design and produced drawings for a Hutong revitalization
competition in Beijing

May 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, MArch, Architecture

Jul 2015 - May 2018
 

Awards 

Venice Architecture Biennale 2018, Other

2018
 

Schenk-Woodman Scholarship, 3rd Place

2016
 

PennDesign Scholarship, Scholarship

2015
 

Skills