Graduating from Syracuse University with Summa Cum Laude in Bachelor of Architecture, Qiying (Andrea) Ruan is a self-motivated learner, explorer, and proactive problem-solver. She honed her proficiency in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, V-Ray and Enscape. With a natural interest in graphic aesthetics and detailing, she excels in comprehensive collaborative designs and visual representation of projects. Looking to develop new skills and gain practical work experience, she is on track to attaining architectural licensure.
Syracuse University, King + King Library Assistant
- Reviewed magazine articles for selection monthly for the Society of Architectural Historians.
- Assisted the running of daily operations and organized events and resources.
Syracuse University, Magazine Club Member & Editor
- Facilitated interviews with architects and industry professionals, and prepared content for printed materials.
Tryba Architects, Denver, CO, US, Architectural Intern
- Collaborated with the marketing team to produce page layouts in InDesign to be used in the firm’s latest publication, and promotional materials in Premiere Pro to be used online.
- Generated the site model and Enscape renders in Rhino for the schematic design of Clayton Lane, a mixed-use development project in downtown Denver.
- Verified meeting minutes during scheduled reviews with third-party consultants for reference by the project team.
Syracuse University, Undergraduate Research assistant
- Supported Professor Nina Wilson (Ph.D.) and co-author Gabrielle Brainard (Associate Principal at SOM) in analyzing retrofit design approaches and details through existing cases.
- Performed an in-depth analysis of the EC3 tool and summarized the findings into life-cycle assessment research to be implemented in the South Campus Retrofit Project at Syracuse University.
Workshop/APD, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern
- Utilized Revit to modify elevations and details, and organize sheets for a single-family residence in Nantucket, MA.
- Managed the branding for a waterside residence project in Nantucket, MA, using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Conducted research into new finishing selections for upcoming projects during a reorganization of the material library.
Silverstein Properties, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern
- Coordinated the architecture design in collaboration with the intern financial team for project feasibility proposals.
- Headed the design schematics for the intern project, an entertainment and commercial complex in Manhattan’s far West Side, which the firm later adopted into ongoing development, the Avenir.
THE Integrated Design Studio Prize, Award
- Awarded the Integrated Design Studio Prize in the Systems Innovation and Integration category at Syracuse University for the collaborative project, IN/STABILITY.
The 21st Asian Design Award in Excellence, Honorable Mention
- Achieved the excellence award in the Ecological, Healthy and Sustainable category for the project, IN/STABILITY.
Young Architects Competitions, Honorable Mention
- Placed as a Finalist for the collaborative project GIDA+ in the YAC Home After Crisis Competition for people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria.
Internship Funding Award, Grant
- Selected based on merit to support expenses accrued during the internship.
Robert Cutler W. Scholarship, Scholarship
Selected based on merit to support expenses accrued during study abroad.
