QIRU ZHONG
PROFILE
Qiru is an exeperienced Urban and Landscape Designer who specialised in urban research,conceptual design and masterplanning at all scales. She has over two years of practical expereince in urban placemaking and cultural study with an academic background in environmental and architectural design. She is fully equipped with professional knowledge and operational skills for spatial and architectural practice and research. She is an effcient communicator and team cooperator, as well as a fast learner and problem solver with resilience to a fast-paced work environment.
EDUCATION
University of Sheffeld (UK)
Postgraduation(2021-2022)
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SKILLS
Urban research
Masterplanning
Landscape Design
Relevant modules:
Urban Desigh Project1~2, Urban Design Tools and Methods, Urban Design Theories; Urban Participation in Architecture, Urban Design Thesis, etc.
Jiangnan University (China)
Undergraduation(2016-2020)
School of Design - Environmental Art and Design
Relevant modules:
Urban engagement
Visualisation
Grade: 84/100
Urban Renewal and Landscape Design; Landscape Design Project; Environmental Architecture Design; Public Architecture Design; etc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
London, UK
Freelance Urban Designer
2023.02 - Present
Institute of Architectural and Environmental Art Design
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China 2019.10
Research Assistant
- Conducted cultural research of cities. Demonstrated and communicated the research results with local governments and organisations.
- Wrote the strategy proposal based on the local politics and clients' requests and visualised the presentation.
Landscape and Urban Design Assistant
- Performed the background research, on-site investigation and measurement, conceptual brainstorming, as well as the initial proposal presentations.
- Sketched the design drafts and developed the design details, such as infrastructural design, planting arrangement and interior design, etc.
Haikou Jiecheng Decoration Design Co., Ltd.
Hainan, China
Freelance Designer
- Responsible for designing the campus infrastructures, interior decorations and campus landscape spots.
- Porduced campus visual culture promotion and bulletin board design.
AWARDS
Tibbalds Prize Winner and the Category Winner in the National Urban Design Student Awards. (UK,2023)
School of Architecture - Urban Design Grade: 78/100 | Distinction PORTFOLIO
https://www.behance. net/gallery/165411915/ Urban-Design-Portfoliofrom-2020-2022