Keith Tiu is a USC Bachelor of Architecture [5 yr] graduate of 2020. While pursuing his architecture degree, he has gained experience in various areas of architecture including but not limited to retail, residential, commercial and critical facilities.
Keith has worked for firms such as Arquitectonica and Corgan Associate's Inc. and has experience with project coordination, design feasibility, visualization and contract administration.
Having experiences in all phases of design and documentation, he is equipped with a high level of proficiency in Revit 2020, Rhino 6, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering softwares such as Lumion, Enscape and Vray.
HLW International, Santa Monica, CA, US, Research Designer for Project Heroe
Worked with HLW alongside the USC School of Architecture and the USC Keck School of Medicine for 5 weeks to produce an
interdisciplinary study that will stem future pandemics such as the current COVID-19 epidemic.
Involved in design conceptualization of a "Ground Zero" built solution that takes into consideration healthcare standards and building code from structural to
MEP considerations.
Project Link:
https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/is-project-heroe-the-audacious-solution-needed-to-stem-future-outbreaks_o
Corgan, Culver City, CA, US, Student Intern
Produced and modeled a variety of facade design options during the SD and DD phase of a data center project based in Arizona.
Established a direct workflow between Navisworks and Revit for possible clash detections in concurrent project.
Produced a series of renders to present to Consultants, Owner Representatives and Contractor for concurrent visualization of project.
Conducted on-site observation of work during construction as well as produced field reports to monitor compliance with plans and design intent.
Reviewed and responded to Submittals and RFI's to administer the realization of a project in the Construction Administration phase.
Arquitectonica, Manila, PH, Student Intern
Designed, documented and prepared presentation drawings for a competition based project in Colombo, Sri Lanka with an estimated 455,365 building foot print.
Organized and produced urban in-lay production drawings for the Jubail Island Residential Community in UAE, Abu Dhabi
Executed and produced development drawings and rendering for the Phase 2 Expansion of Podium alongside its Office development the SM Keppel Tower.
Project Description Links
https://www.cladglobal.com/CLADnews/architecture-design/United-Arab-Emirates-lifts-lid-on-400-acre-wellness-megaproject/341492?source=editorspick&=1
https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/304133
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture (5 year)
La Salle Campus Barcelona, Barcelona, ES, BArch, Architectural Study Abroad Program
USC Architectural Guild 2020 Design Charrette, 2nd Place
Designed and created a resilient prototype for a California hillside Fire Command Post that would also accommodate nature-loving residents outside
of fire season.
PROJECT PORTFOLIO LINK:
https://www.keithtiudesign.com/first-flower
USC Architectural Guild 2019 Design Charrette, Honorable Mention
Designed and reimagined the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Village based in the City of Carson.
PROJECT PORTFOLIO LINK:
https://www.keithtiudesign.com/the-olympic-incubator
USC School of Architecture (Cum Laude Honor's Awardee), Award
Graduate with Cum Laude Standing in USC School of Architecture NAAB Accredited 5 Year Bachelor of Architecture Program.
