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Tianbo Liu

Tianbo Liu

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

Tianbo Liu is an architectural designer as well as a recent graduate of Master of Architecture at University of Michigan.

Tianbo Liu has 5-year B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) education in Shanghai Jiaotong University, one of the most distinguished universities in China and graduated with honor, College Graduate Excellence Award. Tianbo is proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Grasshopper and rendering programs. In March 2016 and November 2015, he was invited to run the Rendering Workflow Workshops at Taubman College, University of Michigan to help others with rendering programs like Vray and Artlantis as well as advanced Photoshop illustration on architectural representation.

While working in China previously, he got exposed to the whole process of practical architectural projects from SD Phase to CD Phase, which gave him a deeper understanding in architectural design, materials, structure, and systems. His solid academic background, coupled with relevant work experience has given him the confidence, tools and abilities necessary to achieve further success in his future career.

Employment 

Cook Architectural Design Studio, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern

One-week internship organized by Taubman College, University of Michigan
Tasks: project rendering, interior design with Revit, graphic design.

Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
 

Dalian Institute of Urban and Architecture Design, Dalian, Liaoning, CN, Architectural Intern

Conceptual, initial & construction design of housing and mix-used commerce

Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
 

Dalian Jianfa Institute of Architectural Design, Dalian, Liaoning, CN, Architectural Intern

Conceptual, initial design of housing
Final presentation documentation

Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
 

Dalian Jianfa Institute of Architectural Design, Dalian, Liaoning, CN, Architectural Intern

Conceptual, initial design of housing, museum and landscape
Final presentation documentation

Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Aug 2014 - May 2016
 

Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China, Minhang Campus, Shanghai, BArch, 5-year Bachelor of Architecture

Sep 2009 - Jun 2014
 

Awards 

Graduation with honor: College Graduate Excellence Award, Award

Issuer: Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU)

2014
 

SJTU Scholarship A, Scholarship

Issuer: Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU)

2013
 

Shanghai Pocket Square Design Competition, 2nd Place

Issuer: Shanghai Urban Planning & Design Institute

2013
 

SJTU Structural Design Competition, 3rd Place

Issuer: Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU)

2012
 

SJTU Pavilion Design Competition, 1st Place

Issuer: Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU)

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills