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Jiawei Sun

Jiawei Sun

Ithaca, NY, US

 
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Employment 

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), New York City, NY, USA, Architectural Intern

Collaborated on two project teams, one for the Concept Design phase of a Supertall in Hong Kong and the other for the Schematic Design (SD) and Design Development (DD) phases of four office buildings and one hotel connected to a rail station in Guangzhou.

Performed massing and area balancing studies to optimize the supertall project, including Gross Floor Area calculations, building height adjustments, and floor plate modifications.

Conducted research and selected material samples for the glass and facade components of the Guangzhou project.

Created building facade designs, wall type diagrams, and client presentation renderings for both projects using Rhino and Enscape software.

Contributed to 100% SD and 100% DD drawings using Autocad for the Guangzhou project.

Participated in client design meetings and technical consultant meetings with lighting and facade consultants throughout both projects.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Multiply Architects LLP, Singapore, SG, Architectural Intern

Shadowed director Ching Hei in development of construction documents and specifications for interior design of an apartment unit and a retail store in Singapore.

Conducted site visits to various different on-going projects,

Communicated with on-site workmen and carpenters to realize designs,

Individually designed and completed a set of construction documents and renderings for a residential interior renovation project,

Created construction documents for a commercial storefront for an international brand.

Dec 2022 - Jan 2023
 

SAA Architects Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SG, Architectural Intern

Worked on three project teams during internship period: Lim Chu Kang Agrifood Hub, an agriculture and architecture master plan to achieve Singapore’s goal of producing 30% of its own food by 2030, Tuan Chau Island Bridge in HaLong Bay, and Chuan Park Condominium in Singapore.

Researched about innovations in the agriculture sector and created concept diagrams and site plans for Lim Chu Kang Agrifood Hub Project, which were used in the final submission for competition.

Constructed detailed 3D models for renderings of the Tuan Chau Island Bridge and the pavilions sited on it using Rhino 3D and Grasshopper.

Conducted in-depth site analysis and SWOT analysis regarding the site for the Chuan Park Condominium, considering the different forces affecting the approach to this project.

Presented the Urban Redevelopment Agency’s goals, concepts, and development plans for Singapore in the next 50 years to the company during a Design Team Sharing Session.

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, Shanghai, CN, Architectural Intern

Worked in an architecture design team of 10 members.

Collaborated on the design for a Hotel in Shanghai on behalf of a confidential client.

Received feedback on my designs during pin-ups and critiques throughout the internship period.

Observed meetings and discussions between several departments within the company.

Researched the historic site of the project and hypothesized possible solutions for historic preservation
buildings of various levels.

Created site and building models used during pin-ups and meetings with the client.

Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
 

Shopee, Singapore, SG, UI & UX Design Intern

Developed User Interface & User Experience designs in a 6 member Digital Payments team for Shopee, the
largest online gaming and shopping company in Southeast Asia.

Designed a new QR code and credit card scanner for the company s app.

Streamlined receipt designs for e-purchases made through Shopee.

Established a new traffic bill payment function for Taiwan Users.

Collaborated on a component auditing tool used internally by Shopee.

Created UI designs for Shopee s mobile phone application downloaded by more than 200 million users
worldwide.

Aug 2020 - Sep 2020
 

Education 

Cornell University, Ithaca, BArch, Architecture

GPA: 4.02/4.30
Dean's List

Aug 2021 - current
 

Milton Academy, Milton, MA, US, High School, High School Degree

Aug 2017 - Jun 2021
 

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