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Ziqing Nie

Ziqing Nie

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Ziqing is an architectural designer in New York City with 3 years experiences, as well as 1 year of experience in project management. He has worked at architecture firms in both America and China, participated in different phases of projects and developed healthcare, commercial, infrastructural, education, residential, and transportation projects.

Ziqing is LEED AP BD+C certified, proficient with digital modeling, scripting, rendering and model making, especially Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, V-ray, Grasshopper and 3d printing. He can efficiently work on projects through all phases with needs like BIM/Revit, parametric design as well as generative design. 

Employment 

Handel Architects, New York, NY, Associate

Mar 2021 - current
 

Bermello Ajamil & Partners, New York, NY, Designer

- Created schematic design for Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan
- Accomplished master planning and developed 3D model for Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal in Penang, Malaysia
- Developed from schematic design to construction development in Revit for Wynwood Co-Living Building in Miami and coordinated with MEP consultants and structure engineers, including code analysis, 3D model, construction documents and facade parametric design in Grasshopper
- Assisted design development in Revit for 1600 Washington apartment in Miami, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, water-proofing plans and balcony parametric design in Grasshopper
- Coordinated with consultants and revised construction documents for Raleigh Hotel in Miami
- Conducted schematic design for Port Washington Public Library, including 3D model, interior design and rendering
- Developed schematic design for Pier 12 Cruise Terminal Brooklyn Expansion
- Prepared construction documents for Ocean Cay Breakwater Structure
- Fully trained the design team on Revit, Rhino and V-Ray, including digital modeling, rendering, and graphic representation

Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
 

Tom Wiscombe Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, Designer

- Developed schematic design, including research, diagrams, renderings, physical model) for Science Island competition in Lithuania
- Produced schematic design, including research, diagrams, renderings, physical model, for Infonavit Social Housing competition in Mexico
- Improved schematic plans, sections and diagrams for The Main Museum of Los Angeles
- Developed schematic interior designs and physical model for Beta Main in Los Angeles, including restaurant design and gallery design
- Modified diagrams and renderings for West Hollywood Billboard

Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
 

Archi-Union Architects, Shanghai, China, Intern

- Collaborated with one designer and developed schematic design materials (research, diagrams, renderings) for Shenzhen Art Museum and Library competition
- Drafted design concepts and digital models for four bridges in Shanghai and presented to client

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
 

Kop Technology Co., Ltd, Chongqing, China, Design Manager

- Participated in business model proposal
- Launched the first version of a Luxuries Shopping APP (iOS&Android)
- Managed the design team of six, including five UI designers and one UE designer
- Collaborated closely with commodity department and IT department
- Produced stage plans and supervised the design team
- Communicated with clients and business partners
- Supported marketing, advertising, and PR of the product

May 2014 - Apr 2015
 

Education 

Columbia University, Masters, Master of Science degree in Advanced Architectural Design

Jun 2017 - May 2018
 
Sep 2010 - Apr 2016
 

Areas of Specialization