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Sophy Shi

Sophy Shi

San Lorenzo

 
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About 

Approaching architecture from an extensive art background, I am especially passionate about exploring forms and materials, excel in creative design strategies. With 12 years architecture and interior design experience including 7 years professional practice, I have had exposed to a variety of project types ranging from workplace, residential, mixed-use to healthcare, R&D, specialize in commercial interiors. I am a licensed architect in California, member of The American Institute of Architects, and LEED Accredited Professional in building design and construction. 

Employment 

IA Interior Architects, San Francisco, CA, US, Project Architect

- Oversees the development of design
- Leads the production of the construction documents
- Coordinate with consultants
- Construction administration

Aug 2022 - current
 

m...morphosis, San Lorenzo, CA, US, Founder

Feb 2021 - current
 

WRNS Studio, San Francisco, CA, US, Architect

- Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus : Conference Center design, Office interior design, BIM coordination, consultants coordination, construction documents, construction administration

Feb 2017 - Apr 2019
 

Donaldson + Partners, Orange, CA, US, Architectural Designer

- Tenant Improvement :
Design through construction
Construction administration,
Consultants & Furniture vendors coordination

Nov 2015 - Feb 2017
 

Self-employed in residential Interior design, Pasadena, CA, US, Project Designer

- Residential Remodeling

Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
 

SPF:architects, Culver City, CA, US, Designer

- Building code research, design concept, design development on residential projects
- Visual presentation
- Conceptual design on school, sport complex, museum
- 3D modeling & physical model making

Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
 

VeeV Design, San Francisco, CA, US, Intern Designer

- Concept design, 3D & physical model making, visual presentation.

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Graduate Student Instructor - Architecture Summer Studio

- Teaching 2D graphic presentation and 3D modeling technique

Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Education 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Masters, Architecture

Aug 2010 - May 2013
 

Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, HK, Bachelors, Visual Arts

Sep 2006 - May 2010
 

Awards 

58th Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition, Honorable Mention

2023 Theme: Toolsheds for a New Life.

2023
 

56th Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition, 2nd Place

2021 theme: “Interpathetic Spaces” that can actually be experienced by one’s body. It is not limited to one’s own physical feelings, it requires concern for others, the space that appeal to people’s sense and that cannot be realized with digital technologies.

2021
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills