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shenyi zhang

shenyi zhang

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

As an architectural intern at HOK and NBBJ Design, I collaborated with diverse teams and utilized various digital tools to design and improve spaces for different clients and purposes. I won the silver prize in the international REARD competition by conducting diagrams, plans, elevations, and renderings for the Shanghai Zhangjiang project. I also designed and improved the lobby experience for the Shanghai Tishman Speyer project and conducted analytical drawings for the Oasis Central Sudirman project.

I am currently pursuing my master's degree in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, where I explore various fields, including design, retail, and art. I have a bachelor's degree in interior design from Pratt Institute and a study abroad experience in industry design at DIS. My work centers on creating interactive spaces with a human-centered approach, using digital technologies such as Enscape, SketchUp, and Rhino. I am interested in applying my skills and knowledge to innovative and sustainable projects that enhance the quality of life and the environment.

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Employment 

HOK, Chicago, IL, US, Architecture design intern

Collaborated closely with Design Principals on civic projects, conducting thorough design research, implemented innovative roof strategies and led to reduction in cost.
Engaged in client meetings, designed preliminary plan layouts with building codes to deliver successful schematic designs for an aviation project.
Crafted intricate physical models, utilized diverse techniques, including laser cutting and 3D printing, ensuring high-detail presentations to clients for an aviation project.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

NBBJ, New York, NY, US, Architecture design intern

Achieved the Silver Prize in the international REARD competition for Shanghai Zhangjiang Commericial Project with a team of four members.
Led the design process, developing plans and elevations using Revit, and producing high-quality renderings with Enscape for the Oasis Central Sudirman project.
Designed various spatial schemes and furniture to revitalize lobby experience using Rhino and Auto-CAD to align with clients’ objectives for the Shanghai Tishman Speyer project.

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Benoy, Architecture design intern

Presented the Ningbo Historical District Renovation scheme with an area of more than one million square feet to clients to deliver successful schematic design.
Gained exposure to emerging technologies and improved environmental building performance by proposing several spatial strategies with Rhino for Alibaba Nanjing Headquarters Project.

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
 

Benoy, Interior design Intern

Earned the Wan Award for the Benoy Shanghai Ave Westside project, showcasing proficiency in creating drawings and diagrams using Photoshop, along with developing digital models through Rhino and Revit.
Won first prize in the Future City Competition leading two members by conducting research, outlining design impact to present a new mode of future working.

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, MArch, Architecture

• Worked on Revit to design a 12-story building and construction drawings from plan, section, elevations
to detail drawings.
• Utilized grasshopper to design a shell structure pavilion and explore different architecture parametric
skin design.
• Designed and crafted a full-scale outdoor wood interactive pavilion for Upenn students by
documenting and analyzing the behavior patterns and different programs needed for students.

Aug 2021 - current
 

Pratt Institute, Bachelors, interior design

Aug 2016 - May 2020
 

Awards 

2022
 

Schenk Woodman Competition, Honorable Mention

2022
 
2021
 
2019
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills