ZIDING LIU MLA, ASLA Associate ziding.liu3@gmail.com (225)650-5002
EDUCATION Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Master of Landscape Architecture May 2016 Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts Xi’an, P.R.China Bachelor, Environmental Design July 2012
SKILLS Modeling AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Sketchup, Rhino, 3Dmax. Graphics Hand drawing, Watercolor, Adobe Creative Suite. Language English, Chinese Mandarin.
WORK EXPERIENCE Associate, DesignJones LLC New Orleans, LA April 2016 - present Work on schematic design, design development and construction document. ● Assist in site visit, field survey, client communication and city planning commission design review meeting. ● Consult with manufacturers, estimate cost, evaluate materials and research. ●
Teaching Assistant, Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture, LSU Baton Rouge, LA August 2014 - May 2016 ● Accomplished a mixed-use development planning lead by State Senator for the parish and presented at the public visioning charrette for community. ● Critiqued students on presentations, tutor graphics and software in class. ● Designed course materials including mappings, PPTs, tutorials and researches. Intern, LSU Hilltop Arboretum Baton Rouge, LA June 2014 - August 2014 ● Excuted site maintenance and management in ravine, meadow, trail and pond. ● Developed native plant palette and habit for signs to be installed in various areas. ● Prepared events and taught design workshops for 2 children’s summer camps.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES Guest critic at LSU 4th-year BLA The Engagement Studio Mid-Term Review. 2016 Best Graduating Project Award of School of Landscape Architecture, LSU. 2016 Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture General Scholarship. 2016 Helen Reich Memorial Scholarship of School of Landscape Architecture, LSU. 2015 State of the Coast Conference (SOC14) Scholarship. 2014
OBJECTIVE
SELECTED PROJECT
To obtain landscape architecture or planner entry level full-time job utilizing my excellent creative thinking, communication and research skills.
Sankofa Nature Trail and Wetland Park New Orleans, LA 2016 ● A pilot project of the 32-acre Florida Ave Corridor Learning Trail, for research and education adjacent to Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle. ● Designed a 2-acre wetland park including assimilated wetlands, a nature trail, green infrastructure and butterfly garden with native plants. ● Applied Best Management Practice to double the current stormwater capacity that is essential to urban drainage system and reducing land subsidence. TheNoNo Mixed-Use Development Urban Design Atlanta, GA 2016 ● Joined the ULI Hines Student Competition with MBA and construction student. ● Devised a 5.2-acre bridge park over downtown highway connecting campus to residential, commercial and office spaces as an economic generator. ● Nominated for Graduate Studies Fair stressing excellent scholarship.