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Ying Zheng

Ying Zheng

New York, NY, US

 

About 

A critical thinker, a problem solver with a strong desire to excel in this profession.

Employment 

Washington University in St. Louis, St.Louis, MO, US, 3D Printing Specialist

• Technology supporting & consulting for students’ projects and digital fabrication studios
• Ran and maintained the 3d printers & relevant equipment
• Trained new lab monitors & TAs

Feb 2011 - May 2012
 

Office for Design and Architecture, New York, NY, US, Intern Architect

• Integrated schematic design & rendering in Historic Renovation Mix-used Project 32 Bleeker
• Illustrated construction documents in high end Commercial Project 555 6th Ave
• Assisted on construction administration in high end Residential Project Chu Residence

Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Metropolitan Synergies-Architectural Consultants Ltd, Shanghai, CN, Architecture Coordinator,

• Initiated contact for a collaborative urban design project between Metropolitan Synergies and Southwest Institute of Architecture
• Consulted on academic preparations for 45th ISO CARP Congress and translated sustainable design
oriented paper: Attractive Rural Eco-Territories
• Assisted on Urban and Country Design Project of Chongqing Jiangjin Modern Ecological Agricultural Zone

Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
 

Southwest Institute of Architecture Design, Chengdu, CN, Intern Architect

• Conceptualized schematic design for an university library in "All Buildings Design of DeYang Architecture School Campus" competition
• Assisted on schematic design and illustrated construction documents for Quanzhou Kindergarden project
• Corresponded in the communication with clients and designers

May 2009 - Sep 2009
 

Education 

Washington University in St. Louis, St.Louis, MO, US, MArch, MAch II

• Merit Scholarship, 2010 - 2012
• 2nd Prize, 2011 NOMA National Student Design Competition, 2011
• Co-President, National Organization of Minority Architects Wash U Chapter
• 3D Printing Specialist

Sep 2010 - May 2012
 

Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, CN, BArch, BAch

• Comprehensive Scholarship, 2006 - 2010
• YuSheng Design Scholarship, 2006
• Captain of Debating Team
• Team Leader, Low tech Design/Build Shelter for Sichuan Earthquake Project
• Team Leader, Research on the Forms and Design of Students' Dormitory
• First author of paper: Advanced Design of Flexible Box in Students’ Dormitory, published in Sichuan Architecture, 10, 2010

Sep 2005 - Jun 2010
 
Aug 2007 - Sep 2007
 

Awards 

2011 NOMA National Student Design Competition, 2nd Place

2011
 

Revit 512 Memorial National Design Contest, Honorable Mention

2009
 

International Students’ Exhibition of Shanghai Biennale, 1st Place

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills