EDUCATION Rhode Island School of Design Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), with Honors, 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 2013
ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE RTKL, Chicago, IL
Architectural Designer, 2014 Produced SD sets for Hainan Shenzhou Peninsula Central Business District planning.
Yenikapi Transfer Terminal and Waterfront Planning
Sifan ‘Lydia’ Cheng RTKL 200 S. Michigan Av. FL 18-19 Chicago, IL 60604 401.263.5325 scheng@rtkl.com
http://portfolios.risd.edu/lydiacheng
Client: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Advanced Studio, RISD, 2012 Designed a ferry and bus terminal for Istanbul’s gateway, Yenikapi Transfer Terminal. Planning included an archaeological research institute, a high school, transportation terminals, stormwater management park, and waterfront boardwalks.
Water Sensible
Clients: City of Providence, and the Narragansett Bay Commission Thesis Project, RISD, 2013-14 Attended monthly meetings with the U.S. Green Building Council and did extensive research on the issue of stormwater runoff in urban contexts. Redesigned the India Point Park into a stormwater management wetland park. Architectural programs addressed in the park included a water research and art institute, and a floating community.
Marpillero Pollak Architects New York City, NY
Intern Architect, 2013 Produced digital models and prepared meeting sets and deliverables for three projects in different phases--CD for Bolton Landing Studio Residence, CD for Elmhurst Branch Library, and DD for Superior Ink Terraces in NYC.
Arata Isozaki & Associates Shanghai, China
Intern Architect, 2012 Made construction drawings and study models for Shanghai Symphony Hall, Datong Symphony Hall, and Haerbin Concert Hall. Designed proposal diagrams for Hongloumeng Theme Park in Nanjing, China.
Net Zero Energy Renovation
Client: Buzzards Bay Brewery, Buzzards Bay, MA Integrated Building Systems, RISD, 2013 Designed a net-zero-energy brewery by incorporating solar array, geothermal heating and cooling systems, and a constructed wetland integrated with parking. Details included structures, wall sections, U value calculations, HVAC, daylighting strategy, plants, and cost estimate.
Smart Learning School
Client: Sejong City Government, and POSCO Steel Company, Korea Advanced travel Studio, RISD, 2013 Collaborated with engineers and architects from POSCO, and designed a modular middle school in Sejong City, Korea. Travelled and did extensive on site research across the country.
Blossom Client: Rhode Island Chinese Christian Church
Architectural Design, RISD, 2011 Collaboratively designed and built a community garden in Pawtucket, RI. Structures include two pavilions with butterfly roofs, garden beds, ADA ramps, and built-in furniture.
Rhode Island School of Design
Teaching Assistant for Steel Structure, 2013 Assisted in teaching a group of 60 students. Lectured, led tutoring sessions, and graded projects.
East China Architectural Design Institution (ECADI) Shanghai, China Intern Architect, 2011 Designed proposals for NetEase Office Headquaters in Hangzhou, China, and CBD urban development in Wujiang, China. Participated in site analysis, commercial, office, residential building designs, and prepared presentation boards for client meetings.
Habitat For Humanity, Americas, Georgia Volunteer builder, 2008 Built skeletal structures and insulating skin for residential units.
AFFILIATIONS
Sifan ‘Lydia’ Cheng
AIA Associate Member
6019 S. Ingleside Ave., Apt. 303, Chicago, IL 60637 t.401.263.5325 scheng@risd.edu
http://portfolios.risd.edu/lydiacheng
U.S. Green Building Council, RI Chapter (USGBC) Attend monthly board meetings to discuss architectural, social and environmental issues in RI and nationally
LANGUAGES
Native in English and Mandarin Chinese.
SKILLS
2D Revit AutoCAD Adobe CS6 Microsoft Office
3D Rhino Sketchup V-Ray Grasshopper
Glass blowing Wood working Black smithing Painting Printmaking
CONTACTS
Keith Campbell, RTKL Chicago Principal kcampbell@rtkl.com|312.542.5906 Anne Tate, RISD Architecture Department Thesis Advisor atate@risd.edu|617.792.9100 James Barnes, RISD Architecture Department jbarnes@risd.edu|401.454.6289 Sandro Marpillero, Principal at Marpillero Pollak Architects sandro@mparchitectsnyc.com|646.279.4283 Laura Briggs, RISD Architecture Department Head Advanced Studio Critic lbriggs@risd.edu|401.454.6281 Qian Hu, Registered Architect, Japan Chief Rpresentative at Arata Isozaki & Associates huqian@isozaki.com.cn|011.8613564641088