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Irene Chou

Irene Chou

Blacksburg

 

About 

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Employment 

BIAS Architects & Associates, Taipei, TW, Architectural Intern

-On a team of 4 tendering for New Taipei City Demonstration Base for Urban Aesthetics; won the tender
- Worked on conceptual design, SD, and DD for the curation of the main venue, The Terminal of the 2020 Taiwan Design Expo in Hsinchu (10/1-10/11)
-Worked on DD and CD package for The Sino-French War Relic in Keelung
-Worked on CD package for The Village of Hope: Keelung ZhongZheng District Community Road System Redesign
-Used Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and Autocad to create detail-oriented graphics for recent BIAS projects to be used for publications and award submissions

May 2020 - Aug 2020
 

von weise associates, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern

-Worked on physical model making for the Montgomery Residence; project completed
-Collaborated with project team members to brainstorm concept drawings using hand-drafting and digital collaging

Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
 

Kengo Kuma and Associates, Beijing, CN, Architectural Intern

-Worked on CD package for China Water Sports Sailing and Fanban Administration Center and Lighthouse in Haikou, Hainan; project in construction
-Worked on CD package, physical model making, and landscape design for Chengdu Center of Culture and Art in Chengdu, Sichuan
-Worked on SD and CD package for the Beijing CBD Art Center in Chaoyang, Beijing
-Worked on SD development for Emeishan Zhuyeqing Ecological Tea Garden in Leshan, Sichuan

May 2019 - Jul 2019
 

Ricky Liu & Associates Architects + Planners, Taipei, TW, Architectural Intern

-Used AutoCad and Rhino to work on CD package for the National Museum of Armed Force of Taiwan; project in construction
-Worked on concept proposals for the Southern Branch of National Central Library competition entry; won 2nd place
-Worked on both physical and digital study models for the Southern Branch of National Central Library and Taichung Intelligence Operations Center

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
 

New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum, New Taipei, Taiwan, Museum Intern

-Worked as teaching assistant in museum education programs
-Assisted artists in residence program
-Translated museum digital publications on exhibitions and events
-Physically built prototypes and final installations on site

May 2017 - Jul 2017
 

Education 

Aug 2016 - current
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills