Yiming Liu Tel: 07494177644
E-mail: Yiming.liu.19@ucl.ac.uk
Instagram: archi_yiming
Educational Background University College London MPhil/PhD Architecture University College London MA Architecture and Historic Urban Environments (Distinction) University of Sheffield BA(Hon) Architecture
9.2021 – 9.2025 9.2019 – 12.2020 9.2016 – 6.2019
Portfolio https://issuu.com/lym1004666/docs/2_portfolio_-_yiming https://issuu.com/lym1004666/docs/teaching_portfolio_2021
Profession Architecture Blog Lecturer (6.2021- Today) - Part-timely lectured on “Architectural Education in the UK and Australia” and “Issues in Historic Urban Environments” at undergraduate level, Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts. - Designed introductory sessions for undergraduate students of Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Environmental Design. -Volunteered on non-profit public talks on “Architectural Deceit” and “Museum Design”. -Ran 3 social media accounts, received 17k+ followers and 0.5m+ views. LAC Studio Architectural Consultant (2.2021 - 9.2021) -Regularly hosted lectures on “Museum & Museology” and at Soochow University and College of Science and Technology, Ningbo University. -Conducted independent research on “Architecture & Narrative” and “Lilong Regeneration”. -Served as professional portfolio consultant. Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., LTD. Architectural Assistant (7.2018.7 - 9.2018) -Drew and corrected the masterplans for 50-Hactare Chongqing Wanda Amusement Park. -Corrected technical and design drawings of Wuxi Wanda Ice Dance Theatre and added new design with mentor architect. -Involved in initial design proposal and computer-aided modelling for Japanese Town for the cultural tourism project, Wulong Yang Guang Tong Nian (Sunshine Childhood). -Compiled and created government-approval report on 900+ technical and design drawings for Jia Bao Amusement Park of Yin Ji International Resort project.
Design Institute of University of Shandong Science and Technology Architectural Assistant (7.2017 - 9.2017) -Involved in planning and drawing of cultural tourism projects in Linyi city including agritainment.
Activities St. Pancras and Kings Cross Regeneration Project – Student Member 1.2020 – 6.2020 -Involved in the whole set of regeneration proposal for the transportation hinge, London St. Pancras, Kings Cross and surrounding areas. -Designed Classic Hall and Loggia of Sculptures independently for surrounding near British Library and HS2. The proposal was taken into consideration by local authority. University of Sheffield Architecture Society – Student Member 9.2016 – 6.2019 -Organized and participated the pairing project, to provide disciplinary and living advice for junior students including freshers. - Organized and participated “Thursday Lecture Series”, responsible for cold email, and successfully invited 10 guest lecturers including architects, urban planners and scholars. University of Sheffield School of Architecture – Student Ambassador 5.2018 – 7.2019 -Organized and participated 15 Architecture School related fairs and activities, logistical support, area planning, student work exhibition. -Represented the School for “Open Day” and made tours and introduction for perspective students. -Organized regular online architecture-related Q&A. Interactive Installation Art – Organizer and member 3.2017.3 – 5.2017 -Led 13 members of students to conduct planning and design for outdoor installation art exhibition. -Finished the interactive art piece with near 1 hundred passers-by to express reflection on the city. -Work honourably published on Sheffield local newspaper, The Star, Photo of the Day. University of Sheffield Hip-hop Society – Member - Choreography
9.2016 – 3.2018
Awards and Titles -Certificate for Teaching for Success awarded by British Council (2017). -First Prize in North Division in National Innovation English Competition (2014). -Shortlisted in Drawing of the Year 2021, hosted by Archisource.
Skills and Other Languages: English (fluent) Mandarin (native) Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Lumion, Enscape, SketchUp, Vectorworks BIM, Mapping, Photography, Archival Researching, Interviewing, Illustrating
Interests: drawing, hip-hop dance, biking, travelling