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Zi Wang

Zi Wang

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Experienced Architectural Designer/Coordinator with 6 years of working in the architecture & planning industry. Have done high-end Design projects including residential and commercial properties, ground-up and renovations. Deeply involved in all phases of project development from schematic design to construction document, including NYC code appliances, ADA. Able to produce construction documents independently with little supervision. 

Participated in bidding and construction administration. Coordinate with consultants, clients and contractors. Visit the site weekly during construction.

Skilled in AutoCAD, Rhino, VectorWorks, Maxwell Render, Adobe Indesign CC, Adobe Illustrator, and have some knowledge about Revit. Model crafting and hand rendering. Strong arts and design professional graduated from Pratt Institute, School of Architecture. Currently just enrolled with NCARB and preparing to take ARE tests.

Employment 

DeVere Architecture, New York, NY, US, Architecture Designer/Assistant

● High-end Design projects including residential and commercial properties, ground-up and renovations.
● Deeply involved in all phases of project development from schematic design to construction document, including NYC code appliances, ADA. Able to produce construction documents independently under licensed architect’s supervision.
● Prepare project manual/specifications and material research.
● Review shop drawings, custom millwork details.
● Experience with bidding and construction administration. Coordinate with consultants, clients and contractors. Visit the site weekly during construction.
● Prepare and present work to clients, communicate closely with clients throughout the whole process.

Nov 2019 - current
 

AEPA Architects Engineers, Washington, DC, US, Architecture Designer/Coordinator

● Under direction of licensed architect, research, plan and administer building properties for large-scale, mixed-used complexes, cultural and governmental facilities, commercial and residential projects.
● Confer with architects and other staff professionals to interpret design concepts and determine functional and special requirements for new structures and renovations.
● Being engaged in all phases of design including concept/schematic design, design development and construction documents. File and obtain building permits for clients.
● Building physical models.

Mar 2018 - Nov 2019
 

AB WIN-WIN II LLC, New York, NY, US, Associate Architect Intern

• Participated in Waldorf Hotel renovation project.
• Compiled data for architectural plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, etc.
• Conducted preliminary studies of proposed projects to obtain information as to space and design requirements.
• Coordinated bid process and attended LPC public hearing.
• Reviewed drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction material recommendations submitted by executive architect and interior designers from SOM to ensure adherence to contract and notified designer of discrepancies.
• Prepared financial models and investment pitch books.
• Assisted in recruiting cooperative companies such as lighting design firm, rebranding firm, furniture design firm, etc.
• Translated project related documents (English to Chinese and vice versa).

May 2016 - Aug 2016
 

JZFZ Architectural Design Co., Ltd., Chengdu Shi, CN, Architect Intern

• Participated in creative design, scheme design and develop design.
• Created architectural drawings, models and conducted architecture research on commercial, mix-use offices and high-rise residential projects.
• 3D model making, both physical and digital models.

Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
 

OLI Architecture, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern

• Created architectural drawings and conducted architectural research.
• Conducted construction documents and physical model making of CSAC Museum, CSEAM, and Mu Xin Gallery.
• Participated in extensive communication with clients and construction teams overseas.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture Design

I majored in Architecture Design, and minored Interior Design.
I received academic scholarship 2012-2017, and I was on Dean's List in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Aug 2012 - Dec 2017
 

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