EXPERIENCE:
2024
3 Months
Beyer Blinder Belle, New York, NY
Architectural Intern
Collaborated within a large team to develop BIM-based construction documents for a cultural project and an educational project, both in the New York area.
Worked with a small team to prepare test fits and SD development for an adaptive reuse proposal for a historic structure in New York.
Conducted preliminary design studies for an adaptive reuse residential project in NY.
Coordinated facade studies for a cultural project in New York in conjunction with a graphic design practice, including modeling, renderings, and physical mockups.
2023—2024
12 Months
Yale Urban Design Workshop, New Haven, CT
Architecture and Urban Design Associate
Developed designs for an adaptive reuse project consisting of a Montessori school and apartments in conjunction with the Greater Dwight Development Corporation.
Prepared presentation drawings, animations, renderings, and physical models.
Developed and managed the organization of construction documents across a team of employees.
2019-22
3 years
Povero&Company, New York, NY
Architectural Design Associate
Projects included: architectural design for a clubhouse as well as master planning for a corporate retreat campus in Park Rapids, Minnesota; architectural design for a new residential construction in Dallas, Texas; interior work for a corporate headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota; multiple apartment and townhome renovations in New York.
Created construction documents for 3 residential projects. Designed facade, partition, millwork, and landscaping proposals for residential projects.
Prepared filing documents and sets for residential and commercial projects, including NYC LPC-listed properties. Developed 3D models, renderings, and digital illustrations for outgoing client presentations.
2018
1 year
Yale Urban Ecology & Design Laboratory, New Haven, CT
Urban Design Intern
Analyzed GIS data for the implementation of the New Haven coastal resilience planning documents and publications.
Produced maps, sections, & renderings for these documents using AutoCAD, GIS, & Illustrator. Created signage mockups and implementation strategies for a nature preserve in Lagunita, California.
Conducted research for a hyperlocal air pollution indicator initiative with Terreform ONE.
2016—
5 years
Yale Information Technology Services, New Haven, CT
Media Technician. Projects Coordinator. STC Studios Coordinator
Co-designed a style guide and branding/identity materials for both the STC and other student organizations. Organized theoretical training on design and typography and practical training for new student designers in Adobe CC and Figma. Designed and applied style guides for information technology conferences at Yale.
EDUCATION:
2022-25
Yale School of Architecture, New Haven, CT
Master of Architecture I Candidate
Coursework includes building systems, digital rendering, robotic fabrication, professional practice, designing VR applications, and interdisciplinary workshops with the law and management schools.
2015-19
Yale University, New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with Distinction, Major GPA: 3.87
Coursework includes typography, urban design/resilience, computer graphics, structures, construction methods, computer science, industrial and product design. Richard U. Light Fellow (2017).
SKILLS:
TECHNICAL
OTHER
Fluent in English and Chinese.