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Tyler Austin

Tyler Austin

Chicago, IL, US

 
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About 

Tyler Austin, Associate AIA, LEED GA, has 8 years of experience working on both public and private sector projects around the world to envision, master plan, design and execute some of the most thoughtfully developed, award-winning city attractions and iconic buildings throughout the United States, Middle East, China, and Ecuador. Through this journey he has shared the privilege of working with the worlds most top leading design professionals and academic institutions working as both Architectural Designer and Urban Designer in two of the top highest ranking design offices in the world.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Chicago, IL, US, Architect & Urban Designer

3+ years Senior Design experience managing the firms Urban Design team under the direct supervision of the planning studio Director and office Partners.

3+ years Architectural Designer experience working on large-scale design problems.

Provides professional consultation and execution in the Planning, Design, and Coordination of large, complex projects.

Independently makes decisions on significant architectural design problems and methods while coordinating with the project teams, both large and small.

Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex issues and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.

Strong leadership, writing, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.

In-depth knowledge and expertise using Rhino 3D, Revit, ArcGIS Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365 and basic white box massing rendering techniques with simple entourage using Maxwell Render and Enscape.

Apr 2014 - current
 

Turenscape, Beijing, CN, Junior Architect

Self-reliant foreign designer in Turenscape International Studio responsible for
the execution and delivery of conceptual design projects (both architectural and
landscape design projects) including the investigation, evaluation, coordination
and recommendation of design solutions for both client commissioned projects
and competitions under the direct supervision of the studio Director and office
Partner.

Advanced graphic communication skills in programs such as Rhino 3D & Adobe
Creative Cloud.

3D rendering preparation, material reference and coordination with internal and
external rendering firms.

Jul 2012 - Apr 2014
 

Plasma Studio, Beijing, CN, Architectural Intern

Involvement in concept design projects and international competitions.

Development of plans, elevations, sections and explanation diagrams

Advanced graphic communication skills in programs such as Rhino 3D & Adobe Creative Cloud.

May 2012 - Jul 2012
 

Education 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2010 - May 2012
 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, US, BArch, Architecture

Jan 2007 - May 2010
 

Awards 

2011 ASLA Award Recipient-Community Service, Award

This project dealt with the challenge of preserving the fragile culture and environment of an indigenous Ecuadorian community while simultaneously developing sustainable growth. Community participation and the collaborative process were the most vital components to the success of the master plan and schematic designs developed. Students of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Planning worked together to protect the local culture, environment, and economy by designing sustainable development as a model for the region.

2012
 

2010 China Abroad - Scott Killinger Fellowship, Award

Fall 2010 China Abroad at Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

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