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Jack Chiu

Jack Chiu

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I’ve moved over dozen and half times since I was born, from countryside to cities, houses to apartments. I’ve also lived in nine different cities across five different nations. I’m a believer in environmental determinism, and that environment has huge impact on both the occupant’s physical and mental wellbeing. I believe productivity is a product of mentality, and mentality is the product of a designed space. I see architecture as more than a visual relic of culture, but rather an active advocate in changing not just how the space looks, but also how it’s used.

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Employment 

OSSC, New York, Real Estate Rep

Find housing, both rentals and buy/sale for foreign and local students. Recently completed a 75 hours real estate course and the New York State real estate licensing exam. Currently waiting for the application of my license.

Jan 2022 - current
 

Qiaotian Interior Design, Chiayi, Taiwan, Architectural Intern

Small design firm of 5 people. Principle is a Taiwanese licensed architect with projects ranging from interior design to architecture. Work encompassed includes Autocad, Sketchup, and occasionally communicating with clients.

May 2020 - Feb 2021
 

Red Gate Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC, CA, Assistant Curator

Artist run center that operates as an art gallery on weekdays, and music venue on the weekend. Job consisted of writing and applying for grants, coordination with artists, treatment of artworks, designing/ curating house exhibitions.

Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
 

Education 

Parsons School of Design, New York, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2018 - May 2021
 

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Bachelors, Visual Arts

Studied various mediums of art, from installation to drawing, painting, photography, and digital arts. It laid a strong foundation for my hand drawing and drafting skills as well as ability to create posters and infographics.

Sep 2011 - May 2015
 

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