Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Summer Program Teaching Assistant
Led site model workshops for 18 students, increased comprehension of architectural concepts by 40%.
Facilitated group and individual critiques, resulting in a 95% on-time project completion.
Freelance Interior Designer, Hebei,China, Freelance Interior Designer
Led interior architecture for a 3,200 sq ft downtown tea house from conceptual design to construction, conducting weekly meetings with client, engineers, and contractors to refine design.
Implemented a split-level mezzanine to optimize vertical space and increased the spatial utilization by 27%.
Integrated building systems into the design, transforming an egress stairway into a focal point within a double-height exhibition space.
Executed material specification for interior finishes, curating 10+ options for tiles, paints, and custom window treatments, resulting in a 15% cost reduction while elevating overall design quality.
AECOM, Shanghai, CN, Architecture Intern
Contributed to winning design competition for a 57-story mixed-use high-rise in China, developing innovative design solutions that outperformed proposals from Gensler and KPF.
Conducted site research and mapping analysis to inform key design decisions on elevation, entrance and circulation.
Compiled 10+ design references for tower massing and elevations, and performed daylight analysis using Climate Studio, contributing to a 35% increase in façade energy efficiency.
Created 3D massing models in Rhino, improving floor efficiency by 12% through comparative studies.
Collaborated with the landscape team on riverfront park design using Rhino and Adobe suites, improved connectivity and enhanced public space utilization by 20%.
Red Brick Art Museum, Beijing Shi, CN, Publication and Exhibition Intern
Contributed to various curatorial projects. Proofread 800+ pages of art publication for the art museum, created 3 research presentations using PowerPoint, and generated 2 potential high-profile landscape collaborations.
Streamlined the museum's collection cataloging process, improving workflow efficiency by 20% for future exhibitions and research.
Assisted in exhibition planning for various artists, enhancing visitor engagement by 25% through compelling narrative writing.
