C h r i s t i a n W agner
christianwwagner@gmail.com christianwwagner.com +86 1368 192 7062
PROFILE Date of Birth: 1986/12/28 German-Colombian Dual Citizen Post-graduate student with over 2 years experience working in interdisciplinary design teams. Currently seeking full-time employment at a leading-edge urban design firm with sustainable and global visions. Strong communication and graphic skills; able to travel.
EDUCATION 07.2012 (expected)
Tongji University, Shanghai, China Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany Dual-Degree Master of Science in Urban Design and Planning (M.Sc.)
05.2009
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
07.2006
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR Summer Design Studio Abroad - in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University
PROFESSIONAL 07.2011 - 09.2011
S-3 Lab (Space Cube Design Lab), Shanghai, China Architecture Intern (12 wk) Projects: Conceptual designer of a 5-star hotel in a new satellite town in Zhejiang province Conducted a programmatic analysis of an 8-room boutique guesthouse in Shanghai
01.2008 - 05.2010
Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Teaching Assistant Courses: SP10 Performance of Advanced Building Systems, core graduate SP10 Advanced Building Systems Integration, core 4th-year course FA09 Integrated Product Development - Modular School, elective FA08 Environment 1: Climate and Energy, core 3rd-year course SP08/09 Human Factors in Architecture, core 3rd-year course
07.2007 - 05.2010
Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Part-Time & Full Time Research Assistant Projects: Developed a synthesis of the core content taught at the institute Collaborated with a private enterprise for the design of sustainable modular classrooms Assisted in nationally and internationally-funded grant proposals Graphic designer for various publications and events
04.2009 - 12.2009
Terradime, LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sustainability Consultant Projects: Corrected spatial plans for a private condominium Conceptual designer for climate-responsive modular trailers Collaborated with Master of Industrial Management students on R&D projects
01.2007 - 09.2007
Carnegie Mellon Office of Orientation and First-Year Programs, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Head Designer Duties: Co-planned a 7-day orientation event for 1500 incoming First-Year University Students Trained a staff of 120 Orientation Counselors Designer of publications, fans, shirts, gifts, videos and weekbooks Organized catering efforts for the duration of the event
06.2005 - 08.2005
Wal-Mart Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil Architecture Intern (10 wk) Duties: Corrected relined autoCAD files for 8 stores around the Sao Paulo region Worked with different suppliers of flooring materials
C h r i s t i a n W agner
christianwwagner@gmail.com christianwwagner.com +86 1368 192 7062
AWARDS 2011
Second-Tier Prize for “You Are Shanghai - 2040” Design Competition, Shanghai, China Using parametric design, our team focused on revealing regions of desirability in the smart-growth of the Shanghai city boundary. Hosted by the Shanghai Planning Insititute. Partners: Lukas Makovsky, Christoph Lowitz, Zach Taylor, Anjing Tang.
2010
Green Building Alliance Emerging Professional Award, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Regional Winner for the design of the “Urban Dogtrot,” a house for the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans UGSBC Natural Talent Design Competition. Partners: Brian Kish and Cathy Chung.
2009
Senior Leadership Recognition Award Office of Student Life, Carnegie Mellon University
2008
Robert Burdett Assistantship - 4th-year Undergraduate Design Award, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Awarded on academic acheivement and extracurricular involvement. Funded a 35-day European Excursion to visit Olympic cities across Europe.
Various
Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture: Dean’s List: Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008 Design Studio Commendations: 6/10 Studios
2007
“Best Integration of Theme” - National Orientation Director’s Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Awarded for the first-year orientation program theme: “Orientation 2007 - In YOUR Element”
SKILLS Languages Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese Level B1 German Currently learning spoken Mandarin Shop Woodshop, Digital Fabrication (CNC Mill, Laser Cutter, and Vacuum Former) Fabric and Tensile Design Computer Autodesk AutoCAD 2009, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere) Maya, Rhinoceros, Google Sketch-Up, V-Ray for Rhino, Ecotect Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), fundamentals in HTML. Travel Lived in 8 countries including Colombia, Mexico, United States of America, Brazil, Venezuela, Hong Kong SAR, Germany and China.