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Yuchen Cai

Yuchen Cai

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

For the past six years I have been involved in building design and renovation. I have worked in different architecture firms since 2009, which includes: Jan-present/2015 VON OEYEN Architects, June-Sep/2009 CCDI, June-July/2011 Ming Lun Zang Chuan Architecture, Feb-June/2012 Beijing CCI Architectural Design, and May-Aug/2014 XD Architects.Right now I am working for MVE & Partners in Irvine, California since July, 2015 as full-time junior designer.

My computer skills include extensive training and experience in Windows system, I am knowledgable in wide variety of 3D modeling programs including AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino (Grasshopper), Maya, 3DS MAX, SketchUp and also graphic softwares to support my designs such as Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop, After Effects. For renderings I always use Vray, Keyshot and sometimes Z-Brush. My studies, together with my experience, have taught me an important lesson - a good design is a good design, regardless of its application. Greater details of my accomplishments and what I have to offer can be found on my portfolio and resume.

Yuchen Cai

Junior Designer

MVE & Partners

Employment 

MVE + Partners, Inc., Irvine, CA, US, Junior Designer

Jul 2015 - current
 

Geoffrey von Oeyen Design, Santa Monica, CA, US, Internship

Villaume Residence
• Contributing in architectural designs and producing construction drawings
• Coordinating with clients and other trades

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
 

XD Architects, Beijing, CN, Internship

Rongxin Facade Design
Xinyang Hotel Project
• Developed further knowledge of subject matter through designing digital models

May 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Beijing CCI Architectural Design Co,.Ltd., Beijing, CN, Internship

Dahongmen Fire Station Project
Education Building Project
Shandong Province Jinxiang County Residence Project
• Facilitated design of building walls in accordance with industrial standard
• Enhanced understanding of architectural design though the development of section drawings

Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
 

Ming Lun Zang Chuan Architecture, Beijing, CN, Internship

Tibetan Buddhist Style Residence Project
• Contributed in architectural design and produced construction drawings
• Apprehended concept and element of Tibetan style design
• Polished skills to communicate with clients and various professionals

Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
 

CCDI, Beijing, CN, Internship

The Central Area of Nanshan Cultural & Sport Center
The Cultural Center of Ningbo
Ma’anshan Rail Station
• Participated in planning sessions centered around generating architectural plan regarding details of architecture, structure, hydro electrical, and thermal system
• Assisted in 3D-modeling utilizing various programs such as Revit, 3DS Max, SketchUp

Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2013 - May 2015
 
Sep 2008 - Jul 2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills