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Zhaoqi Chen

Zhaoqi Chen

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About 

Hello, my name is Zhaoqi and I am a Licensed Architect in the state of New York and have 4 years of professional experience in all phases of project delivery. I am a passionate architect and urban designer dedicated to creating unique urban experiences and innovative architectural typologies. With a strong foundation in both the technical and creative aspects of architecture, I strive to shape spaces that enhance the quality of life and foster vibrant communities.

As for my work status, I am in my STEM OPT program and authorized to work in the US for another two years. I’ve previously gained an H1B visa and am able to resume using it as needed. 


Employment 

S9 Architecture, New York, NY, US, Architect

Willets Point (Mixed-use Development)
- Assisted in preparing phase II ULURP package
- Assisted in preparing phase I 100% CD package
Pier 57 (Tenant Build-out - Artechouse)
- Complete tenant build-out package with PM
The Browning School (Adaptive Reuse)
- Submittal review, CA coordination

Apr 2023 - current
 

BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group, Copenhagen, Intern

- Assisted in developing OPPO Headquarter retail building (732,000 sf)
- Assisted in preparing Concept - SD 100% packages

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
 

INOA Architecture, New York, Project Architect

Lotus 315 (225,000 sf mixed use Building)
- Responsible for preparing and amending construction documents
- Oversee the construction progress
217 Franklin Street, 256 North 9th Street, 81 India Street (Multi-family Residential)
- Independently finished design and prepared construction documents
- Coordinated with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil and structure engineer
- Worked with the facade consultant on custom design facade using precast stone panel
Pincus Residence Renovation (6,471 sf Loft Renovation)
- Collaborated with specialty fabricators and contractors on custom kitchen and bookcase
design
- Communicated with clients on design options

Aug 2017 - Sep 2020
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Fabrication Lab | Wood Shop Assistance

Jan 2017 - May 2017
 

Terreform ONE, Brooklyn, NY, US, Research Fellow

Architectural rendering
Conducting a pedagogy study, which contributes to the ongoing
Publication - Unlimited Pedagogy

Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
 

Studio Pei-Zhu, Beijing, CN, Intern Architect

Schematic Design of Xing Yi Hotel | Site research and analysis
Assisted with design development, working drawings
Participated in the evaluating the International Design Competition:
“Chuangshin: Designing a New Civilization”

Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
 

SURV, Shanghai, CN, Intern Architect

Assisted with design development, working drawings
Visualization in Sketch-up and Photoshop presented to client
Model making presented to clients

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Education 

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, US, Masters, Architecture in Urban Design

Sep 2020 - Dec 2022
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Undergraduate

Aug 2012 - May 2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills