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Wuzzy Zach

Wuzzy Zach

Seattle, WA, US

 
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About 

BACKGROUND

My name is Wuzzy Zach, an architecture designer who has been working on ecological architecture and exploring natural representation in architecture. Apart from professional architectural training, I also have an enormously diverse background from filmmaking, stage setting to glass blowing and printmaking. Regarding design related skills, I’m good at hand drawing, physical modeling, wood crafting and sketching. For digital software, I’m proficient with Rhino, Revit, Lumion, Enscape, CAD, Adobe software, Grasshopper, Sketchup, V-ray etc.

My passion and ambition in design guarantees my persistence in working. I always keep working hard on any design tasks until achieving the objectives. At the same time, my optimism and sincerity also encourage my resilience in challenging situations. Difficult tasks and uncertain challenges only make me focus on my own, more insisting on my continuous endeavor and sticking to the goal. In previous experience, my optimism and willingness to communicate often motivated my peers and team. And I’ve been working hard and keeping self-improvement in daily working and learning.

CONTRIBUTION

1.            Professional Skills and Sustainability Focus

Over the years, an abundance of working practices and all-around architectural education backgrounds elevated my professional skills of design. I’m proficient in various software tools and hand craft skills. Long-time focus on ecological design and sustainable strategy guarantees my ability on simulations and sustainable analysis in architectural design.

2.            Diverse Background

My diverse art studies and practical experience over years enable me to possess profound comprehension of design, sensitivity to interdisciplinary design analysis, and design-strategic perspectives, which could contribute to the professional design this job required and building an inclusive and diverse working community. Simultaneously, my multicultural education also enriches my design thinking and broadens the wealth of perspectives.

3.            Collaboration & Communication Skills

My working experience in various fields with disparate ways of working improved multiple collaborative and communication skills so that I’m able to find my position and contribute my best performance in any team. Besides, in daily design practice and academic inquiry, my sense of mission and eternal optimism encourage my persistence and resilience, which I believe also plays a significant role in productive and positive teamwork with peers.

4.            Balance between Execution and Design

I have a good balance between technical execution and conceptual design abilities, which allows me the flexibility to contribute productively to the team. My proficient software and handcraft skills could advantageously realize the team’s design. At the same time, my architectural knowledge and interdisciplinary experience about community engagement and inclusive design would bring professional research, inspiring ideas, and wealth of perspectives to conceptual design.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Beijing Huanqiu Yimeng International Art Education Inc., Online, Architecture Portfolio Teacher Online

Undertake Lectures and tutor students with architecture design and art works.

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
 

Gensler, San Francisco, CA, US, Architectural Design Intern | Full-time

Participated in 4 large educational projects and SF downtown research projects.

Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
 

Interior Design Group in ACG Interior Art Center, Beijing, CN, Interior Designer

Interior Design Group in ACG Interior Art Center in Beijing. Acquired co-work and interior design software skills.

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
 

CHIHO-TIANDE METALS Co., Ltd. (CHIHO)., Taizhou, CN, Environment Protection Specialist

Internship in the group of Environment assessment and emissions systems assessment in CHIHO-TIANDE METALS Co., Ltd. (CHIHO). Acquired the skills of field assessment and System check, and the knowledge about environment and emission pollution.

Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
 

Freelance, Beijing, CN, Fashion Independent Photographer

Commercial street shots, commercial fashion shots, more than 30 high view-through rate fashion makeup videos. played multiple roles including video strategy, prophase plan, lighting design, cinematography, and postproduction.

Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
 

Communication University of China Art Choir, Beijing, CN, The Choir President

Scheduled 60 chorus members’ rehearsals, performances, and campus events. Choir participated in many TV shows and large performances. Especially joined in 2015 CCTV's Spring Festival Gala (Chinese super bowl).

Oct 2014 - Jan 2017
 

Education 

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, MArch, Architecture

Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Masters, Interior Design

Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
 

Communication University of China (CUC), Beijing, CN, Bachelors, Photography production of Film & television art (Environmental Lighting Design)

Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
 

Awards 

Low Rise Housing Ideas for Los Angeles Design Challenge | 2021, Honorable Mention

Recognized with an Honorable Mention in the Design Group for contributions in prophase, planning, architectural design, modeling, and rendering.

2024
 

“2023 Printmaking Triennial” Exhibition (Woods-Gerry-Gallery) | 2023, Other

2023
 

2023 Student Showcase (2023 AIA COTE Competition, ACSA) | 2023, Other

2023
 

“A Moment That Lasts Beyond Now” Exhibition (RISD) | 2022, Other

2022
 

Gold Award (IDA 2022 International Design Award) | 2022, 1st Place

Received the Gold Award in the Architecture category (Institutional) at IDA 2022

2022
 

Art Competition & Qualification, Other

2016 China Beijing College Student Music Festival, Second Place, CUC Choir
• Level IX Saxophone Performance (9 levels in total) | Grading Committee of China Conservatory
• Level III Bel Canto - Baritone (3 levels in total) | Beijing Art Student Unified Test

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills