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Yeou-Uei Chai

Yeou-Uei Chai

Ithaca, NY, US

 
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About 

Yeou-Uei is currently an MS.AAD candidate at Cornell AAP. He holds a B.Arch. from Tamkang University in Taiwan, where he is a licensed architect. During his undergraduate years, he was a research team member at the Dynamic Skin Lab, focusing on the interaction between architecture and emotions. Presently, He was a research team member at Housing Innovation Lab, concentrating on the housing quality in NYC.

He interned at Xian Dai Architectural Design in Shanghai and Kengo Kuma And Associates in Tokyo. After graduating, he gained four years of experience at a Taiwanese firm, working on various projects, including social housing, elementary schools, and government competition projects. Through the process, He developed knowledge in architecture, structure, MEP, interiors, and communication. He was comfortable stepping outside his comfort zone and taking on new challenges.

His work focuses on representing and notating light, shadow, memories, and experiences.

Employment 

Joe Shih Architects, Tainan, TW, Architectural Designer / Architect

Architect (02.2023 - 05.2023)
Designer (01.2019 - 01.2023)

-Organized a 58,903m2 floor area Xin Du Tainan Social Housing with three 15-floor buildings & 618 units
(Assisted in winning competition, Developed 3D modeling & rendering, Created SD, Devised DD, Established CD)

-Designed for a 33982.9m2 floor area Zhubei City Jiafeng Elementary School with 60 classes
(Assisted in winning competition, Created 3D modeling & rendering, Carried out SD, Developed DD)

-Collaborated with Academia Sinica in designing their Southern Center
(Conceptualized design proposal, Developed 3D modeling, Assisted in DD & CD)

Jan 2019 - May 2023
 

Kengo Kuma and Associates, Tokyo, JP, Architectural Intern

Visualized spatial design & techincal details for Ahn Luh Qingdao Resorts
(Carried out design proposal, Created 3D modeling & rendering, Built physical model, Assisted in SD)

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
 

Xian Dai Architectural Design, Shanghai, Shanghai, CN, Architectural Intern

Designed exterior appearance of Wanlicheng Community Hospital
(Developed design proposal, Constructed 3D modeling, Assisted in SD)

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Masters, M.S.AAD

Research Assitant (09.2023 - Present)
-Analyze several types of housing typologies
-Housing Innovation Lab

Jun 2023 - current
 

Tamkang University, Taipei, TW, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
 

Awards 

UIA-HYP Cup 2018 Second Prize, 2nd Place

International Student Competition in China
Second Prize (Main Jury: Patrik Schumacher)
Project: Seeing with Eyes Closed

2018
 

2018 Thesis Design Second Prize, 2nd Place

Thesis Design Competition in Taiwan
Second Prize (Taipei Architects Association)
Project: Seeing with Eyes Closed

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

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