Education
2021-25
2017-21
YUFAN(GRACE) LIANG
University of California, Berkeley
July- Aug.2019
May- Aug.2018
Experience
May.2023-May.2024
Jun- Sep. 2022
Jun- Sep. 2019
Berkeley, CA 94608
grace1998824@gmail.com
+1 5105616293
Portfolio link
Master of Architecture Berkeley, CA
GPA 3.8/4.0
University of Toronto
B.A in Architecture Studies Toronto, Canada
GPA 3.76/4.0, graduate with distinction
Dean’s List 2018-2021
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Design Discovery Summer Program Cambridge, MA
Total in six weeks, it aims to produce three design projects in a mode of design studio
University Of Cambridge Cambridge, UK
Art and Visual Culture Summer Program
Two-weeks experience of studying architectural history, it brought me new insight
1Year 3Months
Neri&Hu Design and Research Office Shanghai, China
Architecture Intern
•Team on ULINK Competition: Contributed to conceptual design, rendering and schematic design (SD). Focused on creating an efficient yet aesthetically compelling design while conducting site research to inform the project.
•Team on JJV ChaoFengYuan Villa: Assisted with schematic design, rendering, model making, and design development (DD). Addressed the challenge of guestroom size limitations, ensuring the design met the client’s requirements for both function and comfort.
•Team on ZUNYI Hotel: Engaged in conceptual design, model making, rendering, and schematic design(SD). Focused on optimizing hotel room layouts to ensure sufficient space allocation while maintaining design integrity.
SMITHGROUP
Architecture Intern
Los Angeles, CA
•Team on USC Hub Schematic Design: Assisted with interior design: 3D modeling and rendering; assisted with area tabulation using Revit, contributing to the development of schematic design and helping the team resolve layout challenges to optimize spatial efficiency
•Team on MOB Design Development: Contributed to façade design and rendering using SketchUp and Enscape, conducted material research for the façade, and helped solve challenges related to waterproofing and low-maintenance durability to enhance long-term performance.
•Team on Lighting Interior Research: Conducted physical lighting mock-up modeling and display, including woodworking for lighting prototypes and research on light behavior and material interaction to enhance design development.
Tus Design Group
Architecture Intern
Wuxi, China
•Team on Residential Renovation: Contributed to concept design, 3D modeling, and plan development, while assisting the team with graphic presentation to effectively communicate design ideas.
Competition Jun 2023 Kaira Looro Competiton
Sep 2024 Buildner Unbuilt Award 2024
Shortlisted in Top 30
Adaptive-reuse project about relics and ruins, located in VAJ DAM
Awarded in Top 20
Designed a primary school in Senegal, west Africa