Robin Shengkan Zhang holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design degree from University of Pennsylvania, and before that he also has received his Master of Architecture Degree from Tongji University. Interested in algorithmic design, Robin Zhang apply innovative form as architectural solution in practice. His research includes algorithmic design process, deep structure and formative system study.
The experience of working as designer in New York, Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur offers his plenty of chance to using innovative design as responses to varies demands and setting with digital tools. He also assists Cecil Balmond & Ezio Blasetti's in graduate-level design studio, Form and Algorithm seminar in PennDesign, and duties include script support and critiques on works.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Teaching Assistant
1. For Cecil Balmond & Ezio Blasetti, Advanced Design Research Studio(ARCH-704) and Form and Algorithm Seminar(ARCH-743), Python and grasshopper scripting support
2. For Katrin Mueller, Contemporary Furniture Design Seminar(ARCH-726), Digital fabrication and modeling support
Francis Bitonti Studio,, New York, NY, US, Designer
Programming & Rule Sets for the 3D printing dress and chandelier (Rhino, Maya, Python, Keyshot)
Gensler, Shanghai, CN, Designer
1. Facade and curtain wall detail design of 300m high Guangzhou Shimao Tower, (CAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Vray)
2. Development Concept Design of Qingdao Shi Lao Ren Resort, (CAD, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrate, InDesign)
3. Concept Design of Wanda Hotel, (Sketchup, CAD, Photoshop, InDesign)
Brunsfield Engineer Group, Kuala Lumpur, MY, BIM Modeler
1. Assisting in the research and development of the BIM Guide for the company, (Revit, CAD)
2. Involving in the design and constructing of BIM model of Prima Home, Seremban Central, U-Thant, (Revit, CAD)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Masters, Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design
Tongji University - College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shanghai, CN, MArch, Master of Architecture
