Yuchen Liu
◇ Phone.No: (617)306-6953 ◇ E-Mail: lyc970930@gmail.com
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Experience
March 2023– Present
Architectural Designer • Laguarda Low Architects• [Manhattan, New York]
Nov 2021–March 2023
Architectural Designer • Andre Architecture• [Manhattan, New York]
June 2018–August 2018
Architectural Design Intern • Tsinghua University • [Beijing, China]
June 2017–August 2017
Architecture Intern• Shandong Province Decoration Co.• [Shandong, China]
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Education
· Graduation: May 2021
· GPA: 3.7
· Core Courses: Core Design, Projection, Structure Analysis, Art History.
· Graduation: May 2019
· GPA: 3.8
· Core Courses: Studio Design, Drawing, Digital Projection, Building Construction Technology.
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Skills
Technical and Design Skills:
• 3D MODELLING: Rhinoceros/ SketchUp/ Revit/ Auto CAD
• GRAPHIC: Photoshop/ Illustrator/ Lightroom/ InDesign
• VISUALIZATION: Lumion/ Enscape/ V-ray/ Blender/ Hand-drawing
• VIDEO: iMovie/ Premiere
• OTHER: Microsoft Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint)
Language Skills: English, Chinese, Japanese
Laguarda.Low Architects, LLC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
• Vanke Zhongshan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China: Assisted in the overall master planning of the villas; Researched and analyzed feasibility of Retail and Villa design proposals based on the research of the community and Lingnan Culture; Integrated consultant recommendations into architectural plans, harmonizing structural, mechanical, and landscaping elements for holistic design solutions; Created inhouse rendering for the project.
• Bestva Soho, Shenzhen, China: Contributed to interior design and spatial planning layouts; Conducted research on building materials, finishes, lightings, and systems to support informed material selection and specification; Engaged with consultants to maintain design quality standards and sought their expertise to address technical challenges; Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Rhino and other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts, as well as produce graphic presentation, 3D renderings and construction drawings consisting of plans, elevations, sections, details, specifications and schedules.
• Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan: Participated in construction drawings; Drew diagrams to elaborate design details; Created inhouse rendering for the project using Enscape and Phtotshop.
Andre Architecture, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
• 111 Fulton Penthouse, Manhattan, NY: Assisted in designing the penthouse, created plan and section drawings; Developed schematic design concepts; Created 3D models and drew diagrams to elaborate design details; Created rendering for the final presentation; Engaged in meeting with the client and recorded the feedback of the residence.
• 843 Range House, Breckenridge, CO: Assisted in the construction drawings for the renovation project; Developed schematic design concepts and through sketching and 3D modeling; Engaged with clients to understand their requirements and preferences, incorporating feedback into design revisions; Created analysis drawings and renderings to elaborate the layout of the house; Formulated preliminary space plans, dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate client’s needs and are based on knowledge of principals of interior design and theories of human behavior.
• The Sequoia House, Sequoia Crest, CA: Assisted in generating concepts, layout, furniture, fixtures, color, material and millwork design; Helped to review drawings, mockups, materials, finish samples, and process submittals & RFIs during construction.
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, Architectural Design Intern
• Jiuzhaigou Visitor Center, Sichuan, China: Responsible for architectural rendering. Created digital and physical models and participated in Jiuzhaigou post-earthquake reconstruction analysis team, analyzed the main structural problems after the earthquake and provided solutions.
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst Center, MA, US, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Architecture
24H competition 38th edition – culturEart Winner, 1st Place
"The ability of a form to assert itself and be able to multiply itself is the enabler of its value. Faced with a consumerist society, sustainability in the economy of means is commendable." Mário Chaves, arch.
“A more traditional approach to a multidisciplinary space.
The project is intemporal and gives us a place of gathering.” Ana Lagoa, arch.
