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Ming Chen

Ming Chen

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I am deeply passionate about continuous learning and exploring new ideas. My drive to constantly acquire knowledge and experience is matched by my enthusiasm for documenting and sharing innovative thoughts within the architecture field. This relentless pursuit of growth and creativity is not only what I most enjoy doing, but also what I consider my most valuable attribute.

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Employment 

Yale University, Yale Center for Ecosystems and Architecture (CEA), New Haven, CT, US, Research Assistant

Research Assistant of Professor Anna Dyson for research on Bio materials and Sustainable Architecture
Meet with Cooperated Principles, Partnerships and Architects to edit and improve the Request for Proposal
Work on on-site installation reassembly in NYC

Aug 2024 - current
 

University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design, Philadelphia, PA, US, Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant of Professor Ryan Palider for ARCH 5020 Design Studio II:
Meet with students doing desk crit and help them solve design or tech problems during their design process

Jan 2024 - current
 

Benoy Architects, Shanghai, CN, Architecture Internship

• Project Involvement: Worked on the DD& CD for Alibaba Jiangsu Headquarters and various other projects, focusingon modelling and document editing.
• Design & Modelling: Facade design using Rhino and Grasshopper / Digital modeling for other projects with Rhino,Grasshopper, and SketchUp.
• Rendering & Editing: Performed in-house renderings using Enscape / Enhanced images with Adobe Photoshop.
• Presentation & Prototyping: Developed project portfolios and slides using Adobe Suite / Utilized 3D printing for physical model prototypes.
• Technical Drawing & Detailing: Utilized AutoCAD for detailed Plan, Section, Elevation, and Construction drawings.
• Collaboration & Contribution: Assisted in Design Institute award applications / Collaborated effectively in a team of 3-5.

May 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Architects and engineers CO. , LTD. of Southeast University, Nanjing, CN, Architecture Internship

• Project Involvement: Worked on the SD for Yibin Cultural Center and Museum, Yibin Youth Activity Center, andother projects.
• Research and Conceptualization: Investigated citys’ history and culture to inform schematic design of various projects.
• Presentation and Documentation: Created and edited project portfolios and presentation slides using Adobe Suite.
• Design Development: Assisted with adjusting facade designs and digital modelling works using SketchUp.
• Award Application Preparation: Organized and compiled documents for the Design Institute’s award submissions.
• Team Collaboration: Worked effectively within a 3-5 member team, contributing to multiple projects.

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Masters, Architecture

• Certification: Integrated Product Design
• Relevant Courses: Ecology, technology and Design (Environmental Building Design); Material Formation & 704 studio with Mette Thomsen (Robotic arms fabrication & design); Remixed Realities (VR); Design and development (Real Estate), etc.
• Workshop: Studio RAP Robotic workshop, Green wall design and 3d print with clay.

Aug 2021 - current
 

University of Liverpool, Liverpool, Bachelors, Architecture

The degree is belongs to ARB/RIBA Part 1.
During the study process of this bachelor degree, I participated different activities, such as One city and seven identity workshop + Exhibition (Part of 'Architecture across boundaries' conference organized by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and University of Liverpool) and volunteering at that conference in Suzhou, China.

Sep 2017 - Jun 2021
 

Awards 

2022 BLTa Architects Student Design Competition Second-place, 2nd Place

• Developed a renovation design for a historic building, focusing on enhancing resident comfort and revitalizing structure.
• Aimed to create a harmonious balance between old and new, as well as between artificial and natural elements, whilethoughtfully responding to the building’s existing brutalist architecture.
• Utilized Rhino for detailed 3D modeling, capturing the intricate aspects of the historic building.
• Employed Twinmotion for rendering, effectively visualizing the proposed design and its impact.

2022
 

Zijing Award College Student Design Exhibition First-place the best Exhibition prize, 1st Place

• Researched the traditional lifestyle in Suzhou and define the relationships among city, human and architectural elements
• Used physical models to 3d Collage the culture, history and architecture
• Recorded the traditional architecture typology in Suzhou by photos and videos and edited as part of exhibits
• Designed the possible ways to revitalization of the old Suzhou.
• Collaborated within small group of 5 and the whole project completed within group of dozens of people

2019
 

Heritage Innovation Award in Suzhou Design Week, Award

Awarded the same project as Zijing Award

2019
 

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