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Peilin Cao

Peilin Cao

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Hi, I am recently completed my Master's degree at UCLA to further my career in design and practice in the United States. Alongside my academic pursuits, I contribute my expertise in fabrication and technical support at the AUD Model fabrication Shop as a part-time job on campus. With over two years of experience as an Architectural Assistant at a prestigious firm in Beijing, I bring a robust technical background and a proven ability to thrive in collaborative environments. My work spans diverse projects including public and industrial developments in China. I'm passionate about mentorship and skill development, actively engaging in workshops and personal growth opportunities to enhance both my own capabilities and those of my colleagues. It's exciting about the prospects of leveraging my experiences to contribute meaningfully to architectural innovation and design excellence.

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Employment 

UCLA Model Fabrication Shop, Los Angeles, CA, US, Fabrication Technician

Fabrication Technician, UCLA Model Fabrication Shop, Los Angeles, US
The Fabrication Shop at Perloff Hall offers a wide range of traditional tools, including large-scale CNC (computer numerically controlled) routers, laser cutters, powder print, 3D printers and vacuum formers, etc. I am working as a part-time student tech assistant.
• Help operate, organize and maintain the fabrication tools.
• Provide guide training and use instructions of all dangerous crafting instruments.
• Assist the setup for exhibition, gallery, temp activities, and final reviews.

Sep 2021 - Jun 2024
 

KSP Engel Architekten, Beijing, CN, Architect

Architect, KSP Engel Architekten, Beijing, China
The German firm is a rigorous thinktank considering architectures from the perspective of human beings. Learning the way to grasp construction in all complexity and come up with persuasive solutions, Getting trained to contribute preliminary design and construction phases in many competitions.
• Participated in analysis diagram drawing, site modeling, conceptual design, facade design, text arrangement, design sketch rendering and processing.
• Coordinated many projects’ bidding, landing, competition and prequalification.
• Won the silver award in the Wenzhou International Trade Fair Center Competition.
• Won the first prize in the Changchun Northeast Asia International Expo Center Competition.

Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
 

Plasma Studio, Beijing, Assistant Architect

Assistant Architect, PLASMA Studio, Beijing China
It is a landscape, architect design and urban planning team practicing in seamless scales and scopes. The work develops buildings as a part of landscape context in a macro perspective.
• Self-studied Chinese classical architectural history courses.
• Assisted in 3D Modeling, SketchUP Modeling, layouts analyzing, scheme designing and rendering, design sketch modifying.
• Provide concept design, drawing development & analysis diagrams for Lithuania National Hall Competition.
• Participate in the facilities design in Xi’An Central City Garden Planning Project.

Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Masters, Architecture and Urban Planning

• Major: Architecture and Urban Planning
• Selected courses: Theories of Architecture; Structure I/II/III; Building Design studio; Building Construction; Building Design with Landscape studio; Building Climatology; Professional Practice; Comprehensive studio; Environmental Controls; Theory of Architectural Programming; Major Building Design; Research Studio

Sep 2021 - Jun 2024
 

The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, BArch, Architecture and Environment

• Major: Architecture and Environment
• Selected courses: Architecture Design Studio: Water; Architecture Design Studio: Earth; Architecture Design Studio: Air; Architecture Design Studio: Fire; Global Foundations of Architecture; Constructing Environments; Construction Analysis: History of Designed Landscapes; Construction Design

Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
 

Skills