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Education



Rice University, Houston, Texas        
Master of Architecture [3.92/4.0 GPA]        

Rice School of Architecture Paris (RSAP), Paris, France    

Nanjing University, Nanjing, China    
Bachelor of Engineering degree in Architecture
[4.5/5.0 GPA; Graduated with Distinction]
August 2021-December 2024


Spring 2024


2016-2021




Professional Experience



House & Robertson Architects                                                                    Houston, Texas
Technical Architectural Designer                                                             March 2025 - Current (10months)
Skils:  Revit Parametric ModelingRevit Parametric Modeling; Building Code ComplianceBuilding Code Compliance; BIM managementBIM management; Multi-phase Delivery

SRFC Stadium – 300,000 sq ft (Public Assembly Project) (25% SD - 75% DD)
-Served as core team member from project inception, responsible for BIM model setup, sheet management, and drawing standardization across modular, FF&E, and architectural models.
-Coordinated directly with MEP, fire protection, AV, telecom, and code consultants, especially after PM transition; led technical drawing integration and issue resolution.
-Produced detailed egress plans and site-wide exit calculations to ensure code compliance and support project safety requirements.
-Designed and documented fire-rated and acoustic partitions, aligning architectural detailing with consultant recommendations and code analysis.
-Managed multiple critical deadlines and permit packages: 100% SD, SD Permit, and 75% DD.
-Delivered under pressure: produced fire separation distance diagrams to support permit submission, proposing imaginary property lines to meet code while anticipating future site development.
-Developed skills in code interpretation, multi-disciplinary coordination, and fast-paced production workflows.

The River Oaks Parcel 4 – Condominium Interiors | 28-Story High-Rise (50% – 100% CD)
-Integral member of a three-person interiors team, independently detailing and documenting six residential units and amenity spaces, including plans, RCPs, elevations, and interior details.
-Modeled and documented fixtures, casework, and custom millwork at high fidelity, coordinating closely with project managers and consultants.
-Developed parametric Revit families and models to streamline workflows, enhance coordination, and accelerate documentation.
-Ensured constructability and completeness of deliverables under tight deadlines, maintaining design quality and technical precision.
-Reviewed shop drawings and consultant submittals to ensure alignment with design intent and BIM documentation.

Arch11                                                                                                              Denver, Colorado
Architectural and Graphic Design Intern                                              June 2024 - August 2024(3 months)
-Developed and refined multiple design iterations of a brick pattern for a commercial project, producing visualizations and drawings for client presentations.
-Created an animated project diagram for a residential design using After Effects.
-Conducted mapping and feasibility studies in Revit for an affordable housing project.

Architecture Research Office (ARO)                                                  Brooklyn, New York
Architectural Designer Intern                                                                  June 2023 - August 2023 (3 months)
-Contributed to the schematic design (SD) phase of Saint Ann’s School, an adaptive reuse project, focusing on the lobby and performance hall.
-Produced and modeled prototypes, including 3D-printed designs for a custom lighting fixture.
-Developed and refined architectural drawings for ARO’s monograph.
   
Perkins & Will                                                                                              Houston, Texas
Architectural Designer Intern                                                                 May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
-Played a key role in the schematic design (SD) and design development (DD) phases of healthcare and institutional projects, specializing in façade design, lobby design, and lab planning.
-Produced detailed drawings using Revit and BIM 360 for client presentations.
-Designed a donor bench-wall, successfully presenting the concept to clients.

Atelier Zhanglei Architects (AZL Architects)                                  Nanjing, China
Architectural Designer Intern                                                                  Feb 2021- May 2021 (4 months)
-Developed facade patterns and massing variations for commercial office buildings using physical foam models.
-Conducted daylighting analysis using Grasshopper to optimize facade options.