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Vince Tong

Vince Tong

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Ajemian Design, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Working closely with the principal on all project phases, from schematic design through construction administration; Engaging in design studies, digital modeling, product and material research; Understanding and researching relevant codes, space and site considerations, and client requirements to determine their impact on architectural designs; Producing construction documents, including details and material specifications; Translating conceptual idea to graphic representation.

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
 

Designer Artist Citizen Site: Exploring Belonging, Chicago, IL, US and Venice, Italy, Student Artist

Presented at Designer Artist Citizen Site: Exploring Belonging, a partner program of Dimensions of Citizenship (the theme of the US Pavilion at the Biennale Architettura 2018). Worked and developed a design narrative depicted through drawing and artifact.

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
 

Sygrove Associates Design Group, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer

Worked for a company focusing on the rehabilitation and renovation of residential buildings in New York City with a specialization in interior lobby, hallway and elevator design. Acted as lead designer in charge of preliminary design, solution, presentation, site visits and managing with company principle. Communicated and served as liaison with clients and vendors.

May 2015 - May 2016
 

INPUT creative studio, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

Collaborated with firm principal on project concept, design and development. Prepared construction documentation and presentation material.

Jan 2015 - May 2015
 

DIFFA Dining by Design, New York, NY, US, Student Team Designer

Participated in team design and installation project that featured in DIFFA 2015 fundraiser to support HIV and AIDS studies. Our tasks included project concept, design development, 3D modeling, and presentation. Accomplished building life scale installation from start to finish, install and de-install as a team. Jointly presented the project concept and narrative on the 2015 Architectural Digest Home Design Show.

Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
 

Ronald McDonald House Project, Hyde Park, NY, US, Student Team Designer

Worked with two design mentors on design concept and installation project; organized fundraiser for construction fee, materials, and transportation; worked closely with mentors on design concept and construction phases; participated all construction of design project; presented the project concept and story on Gala Event.

May 2014 - Oct 2014
 

Education 

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Sep 2016 - May 2019
 

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Sep 2011 - May 2015
 

Awards 

John W. Kurtich Foundation Travel Scholarship, Scholarship

2018
 

“Top Pick” at DIFFA by American Society of Interior Designer, 1st Place

2015
 

Angelo Donghia Foundation Senior Scholarship Program, Other

Finalist

2014
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills