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Justin Wan

Justin Wan

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Ronal Lu & Partners, Hong Kong , Architectural Intern

3-D Digital Designing, Realistic rendering, Physical Modelling
- Participation in mixed-use (Conceptual Design), carbon net-zero commercial (Schematic Design), institutional (Conceptual Design) & residential projects (Schematic - Construction)
-Participated in weekly client meetings to discuss progress and design changes
-Mentored high school students aspiring to study architecture

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
 

University of Southern California School of Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Class Assistant

Class Assistant of 3 core classes (Studio, History & Structures)
- Instructed students in the first-year design studio course
- Supported students in refining design concepts through critiques - fostered design & conceptual design
-Taught digitals software usage, and corrected graphic representation of student projects
- Instructed and assisted students with coursework and exam preparation in the History and Structure course
- Worked for and assisted architecture Professor James Steele with research for his publication in progress

Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
 

Ronal Lu & Partners, Hong Kong , Architectural Intern

3-D Digital Designing, Realistic rendering, Physical Modelling
- Participation in mixed-use (Conceptual Design), carbon net-zero commercial (Schematic Design), institutional (Conceptual Design) & residential projects (Schematic - Construction)
-Participated in weekly client meetings to discuss progress and design changes
-Curated material palette for the commercial project in the schematic design phase

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

University of Southern California Doheny Library, Los Angeles, CA, US, Exhibition Implementation & Model Designer

- Designed a 2' x 3' scaled model of the Walt Disney Concert Hall for permanent display at the USC Doheny Library
- Conducted site visits and digital research for 3-D modeling to build an accurate physical model

Sep 2018 - May 2019
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York City, Masters, Masters of Science in Advanced Architectural Design

May 2022 - May 2023
 

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

Aug 2017 - Aug 2022
 

Awards 

Global Scholar Distinction, Award

The Global Scholar distinction honors students who excel in their studies both at home and abroad. Students must spend at least 10 weeks abroad during their undergraduate studies and complete a capstone project related to their international experiences. Global Scholars participate in activities that expose them to new perspectives, and challenge the status quo. A maximum of 10 recipients from across all academic disciplines are selected for the distinction.

2022
 

USC School of Architecture Research Symposium, 3rd Place

On April 15, 2021, the second annual USC School of Architecture (USCA) Research Symposium will provide an opportunity for architects, artists, community organizers, landscape architects, designers, technologists, planners, historians, and critics to share innovative solutions that advance racial justice, equity, diversity, and wellness in the built environment.

Designing for Social Justice recognizes design as a medium for meaningful social change by addressing structural inequalities through an equitable distribution of space and resources. Design justice in architecture challenges social inequalities by a radical rethinking of the design process and encourages architects to use the power of design to imagine alternatives for a more equitable and humane living.

2021
 

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