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Yawen Zhang

Yawen Zhang

New York, NY, US

 
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Employment 

George Boyle Architect PLLC, New York City, NY, Designer

Collaborated closely with the principal and senior designer in all phases of multiple on-going architectural/interior projects, from concept to completion. Coordinated effectively with clients, consultants, engineers, contractors, and fabricators to ensure that projects were delivered on time, within budget, and to the clients' satisfaction.
- Contributed to site surveys, conceptual design, programming, planning; produced 2D/3D presentation/ drawings/ renderings that showcased design options and helped clients visualize the end result.
- Produced bidding documents, construction documents; coordinated architectural drawings with MEP drawings, construction drawings and light/ furniture layout.
- Coordinated with consultant teams, produced documents for DOB/ DOH filings, LPC submissions.
- Produced material/ product research, multiple furniture/ finish/ fixtures/ accessories options for clients; coordinated FF&E specifications and other specifications, and schedules.
- Assisted with bid comparison and budgeting; reviewed shop drawings, quotes. Conducted site reviews and created punch lists, identifying and resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
- Mentored Interns on construction drawings and Revit program.
- Contributed to signage design/graphic design, ensuring that all design elements were cohesive and aligned with the overall project vision.
- Photographed and documented completed projects and creating videos and images for company's digital platforms, including website and Instagram.

Jul 2021 - current
 

Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design & Research, Shanghai, CN, Architecture Intern

Joined in a culture center project team and assisted with initial concept and all the schematic design phase and design development phase.
-Site Research, Concept Proposal and Diagram Drawing
-Digital & Physical 3D Modeling and Technical Drawing (SD, DD)
-Bidding Document

Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
 

Arcplus Shanghai, Shanghai, CN, Architecture Intern

Joined in a residential community planning in Ruan Lane, Shanghai.
-Residential Unit Design
-Facade Design
-Technical Drawing (CD)
-Bidding Document

Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Masters, Interior Design

Related Field: Construction and Fabrication, Environmental Tech/Sustainability, Parametric, Interactive Design, Lighting Design, Design Theory

Aug 2019 - May 2021
 

Dalian University of Technology, Dalian Shi, CN, BArch, Architecture

Related Field: Sustainable Tech., Digital Technology, Building Mechanics, Construction Equipment, Architecture Acoustic, Building Reconstruction and Reuse, Urban Planning, The Safety and Statute of Architecture

Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
 

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