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Yaoze Yu

Yaoze Yu

Medford, MA, US

 
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About 

I am a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design degree at Columbia University, specializing in analytical urbanism and architectural design. With six years of academic training and two years of professional working experience, I am confident that I have the education and experience necessary to be a successful and valuable addition to your team.

Throughout my academic journey, I engaged in diverse projects spanning urban research, urban design, data analysis, architecture, and landscape design. As the sole designer of an urban thesis project during my undergraduate studies, I conducted in-depth research into an era when people's lives were intimately intertwined with water. My project focused on the city of Quanzhou, delving into its history and culture, which was highly appreciated by the committee. Simultaneously, I immersed myself in the study of urban water systems and sustainability. This study also enabled me to apply comparable and creative planning strategies and landscaping approaches to address stormwater and river issues in Bogotá during my master's degree. In my graduate studies, I further pursued technology-focused courses to enhance my analytical research capabilities. For example, I employed tools like Grasshopper and Python, mastering a systematic approach to generative design, which inspired me to formulate innovative design guidelines for public spaces combined with contemporary social distancing considerations.

As for my professional career, I worked as an Architectural Designer for over two years and played a significant role in the Schematic Design phase for 12 projects. This encompassed tasks such as master planning, conceptual design, feasibility studies, and programming. I have harnessed Revit for modeling and am familiar with the BIM process across all departments. Additionally, I contributed to the Construction Documents phase for residential and public building projects, refining my skills in construction drawings. These experiences provided a holistic grasp of the project lifecycle and allowed me to apply the knowledge I learned in real-life scenarios.


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Employment 

Columbia GSAPP, New York, NY, US, Social Media Content Production Assistant

Assisted in editing student work and event information for GSAPP's Instagram feed at the end of the semester.

Apr 2023 - May 2023
 

HORDOR DESIGN GROUP, Xiamen, CN, Architectural Designer

• Developed the slides for presentation; participate in the design of residential facades to win the bidding of Lunhou Resettlement Housing project with a site of 28800 m².
• Completed urban design for Banmei Folk Culture Park; designed the tourist service center of the park.
• Produced construction drawings of elevations and sections of Xiamen Tegong commodity housing HP02 project.

May 2020 - May 2022
 

Tongji Architectural Design Co., Ltd, Shanghai, CN, Architecture Intern

Collected data and conducted research on substations in China; designed the blueprint of national substations in the Xiongan New Area of Beijing and presented final draft to STATE GRID Corporation of China.

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
 

Nanyang Architectural Planning and Design Institute, Nanyang, CN, Architecture Intern

Redesigned the entrance to a basement parking garage at the Cultural Center of Nanyang City; summarized the image of the city, extracting elements suitable for the cultural center; utilized sketching and 3-D modeling.

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Architecture and Urban Design

Relevant coursework: Urban Design Studio, Digital Techniques, Urban Analytics&Decision Making, Generative Design, Urban Data- Machine Learning, Design&Difference

May 2022 - May 2023
 

Tsinghua University, Beijing, CN, Big Data and Urban Planning

Completed course: Big Data and Urban Planning

Mar 2021 - May 2021
 

Tunghai University, Taichung, TW, BArch, Architecture

• Relevant coursework: Architectural Design Studio, The Conservation and Reuse of Cultural Heritage, City Planning, Introduction to Urban Design, Theories of Urban Studies
• Award: Second-round selected of "Wen-hsiung Hong Memorial Architecture Competition" in 2018

Sep 2014 - Jun 2019
 

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