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Chun Yu Michael Chan

Chun Yu Michael Chan

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

US Permanent resident

Designer & Design Technology Enthusiasts 

I am currently seeking employment in a reputable organization that will allow me to make meaningful contributions while also expanding my knowledge and skills.

Employment 

DLR Group, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Technology Intern / BIM coordinator

As a member of the illustrious Design and Technology Team, I allocate my efforts equally between two roles. Firstly, I operate as a BIM coordinator, dedicating significant time to aiding a diverse array of project teams with issues pertaining to Revit, whilst also facilitating the integration of cloud files across different disciplines, in order to promote a cohesive team environment. To this end, I employ a range of cutting-edge tools, such as Clarity, PowerBI, and bimbeats, which prove invaluable in optimizing Revit files for superior performance, reducing loading times, and ensuring a defect-free model.
In addition, I perform the crucial task of a program writer, leveraging my exceptional skills in C# programming to create bespoke Revit plugins. My latest contribution to the field of interior design is an automated solution for efficiently placing rail and corner guards, which has been greeted with great enthusiasm by project teams.

May 2022 - current
 

Brooks + Scarpa, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Intern

Involved in SD Revit and Rhino model building for Malibu House. USC Externship Program.

Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, Teaching Assistant for Architecture M.Arch

Computer Transformation & Descriptive and Computational Architectural Geometry
I have aided pupils in enhancing their abilities in the art of modelling and representation, employing the sophisticated software of Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Human plugin, and the distinguished program of Adobe Illustrator. In addition, I have furnished valuable assistance in the domains of historical background, techniques, and instances of descriptive and computational geometry, which have a profound impact on the various forms of representation, modelling, and the historically significant paradigms of architectural design.

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
 

Lead8 Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong, HK, Architectural Assistant / RIBA Part 1 Architect

I am proud to be in a team of over 240 highly skilled professionals, operating across multiple locations around the world, working alongside architecture specialists with a global reputation for excellence in crafting outstanding shopping environments and masterplanning. have contributed in the Schematic Design phase for the esteemed CR Land Wenzhou project, as well as delivering a highly successful Detailed Design for the magnificent Haikou MixC Retail mall. I have committed my knowledge to competitions of great repute with the team, including the Sunac Snow-world and Hangzhou MixC events.

DD package modified for retail malls in Nanjing.
SD & DD for retail malls in Haikou, Wenzhou, Guizhou.
CD for mixed use masterplan competition in Hangzhou
CD for indoor ski-park development competition in Shenzhen.

Aug 2020 - May 2021
 

Super Geometry Architects Ltd, Hong Kong, HK, Architectural Assistant / RIBA Part 1 Architect

In my role, I had the privilege of working for a small yet dynamic studio, where the pace is fast and the challenges are diverse. I participated in serveral Chinese commerical mixed used competitions including DoumenFushan (2nd place) and Huizhou (3rd place) mixed-use. As well as masterplanning for Wenjin in Wuhan and concept designing for a large scale residential project in Yiantian, ShenZhen.

CD for mixed use competitions in Huizhou & Foshan.
CD for urban planning competition in Wuhan.
CD for residential mixed-use developments in Shenzhen.

Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
 

CHAU, KU & LEUNG, Architects and Engineers, Ltd, Hong Kong, HK, Summer Intern

I participate in the A&A works team(renovation), which serves over 300 schools. My work includes preparing monthly progress reports, documenting on-site activities, and preparing designs and drawings.

Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Current GPA: 3.707
NAAB accredited course.

Sep 2021 - May 2023
 

University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB, MA(Hons) in Architecture

First degree, Second Class Honors (Division One)
RIBA Part 1 accredited 4 years degree.(Gap year 2018)

Sep 2015 - Jun 2019
 

Areas of Specialization 

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