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Xiaobai Zhao

Xiaobai Zhao

Ithaca, NY, US

 
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About 

I'm a recent graduate from MSAAD program at Cornell University investigating innovative representation media and emerging technology. My interests include biology-inspired adaptive material, robotic fabrication, and coding for design. Despite the different scales of design I’m doing, climate challenges and sustainability are always major concerns. Another passion of mine is architecture as social infrastructure that revitalize cities and communities. The topic is explored in my several projects and thesis design during my undergraduate architecture education at Syracuse University.


Employment 

Fogarty Finger, Boston, Architectural Designer

+Managed a high-end workspace interior project from DD to CA phase under senior supervision (5,600 sqft)
+Assisted drawing production and FFE selection for a commercial fitness center (8,500 sqft)

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
 

Gensler, Boston, Architecture Intern

+Supported science lab design and graphic production in health studio
+Collaborated with interns to propose an interior renovation plan for Boston Boys and Girls Club

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
 

WGM Architects, Stevensville, Architectural Designer

+Designed and drafted for governmental, educational and hospitality projects in all phases
Graphic production: diagrams, renderings and construction drawings
Project highlights: Rod N Reel resort and restaurant complex (128,300 sqft)
Baltimore Washington Union Labor training facility
Saint Mary’s County public schools addition and renovation
+Composed RFQs and RFPs for public and educational projects in Maryland and Virginia

Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
 

ADG, Airport, Guangzhou, CN, Architecture Intern

+Produced graphics for ADG’s publication for Guangzhou Bai-yun International Airport Terminal 2
+Constructed illustrations and models that refined ADG’s advanced airport design concepts and construction methods

Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
 

Ningbo Urban Construction Design Institute, Ningbo, CN, Architecture Intern

+Developed a proposal for the South Cixi Middle School RFQ

Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
 

Education 

Cornell University, Ithaca, Masters, Advanced Architecture Design

+Territory of Investigation: Architecture and Representation - robotic fabrication, bioinspired generative design

Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture, Graduated as Magna Cum Laude

Aug 2014 - May 2019
 

Syracuse University in Manhattan, Manhattan, NY, Architecture

Real estate study
Urban studio, proposed a food hub in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY

Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
 

Syracuse University in Florence, Florence, IT, Architecture

+Renaissance architecture history study
+Field study in Italian cities
+Italian language study
+Design studio

Jan 2017 - May 2017
 

Syracuse University Abroad, Hiroshima, JP, Architecture research

+‘Dark Tourism: Design Through A Tourist’s Eye’ Program
+Research Focus: Fukushima Disaster Tourism
“A Report for Rumors and Preconceptions of Japan 3.11 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami”

Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
 

Awards 

Sliver's Price, Other

Best Material

2016
 

Areas of Specialization 

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