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MENGRU LI Architectural Designer

Address

Contact

70 4 Not tin gham Road, Baltimore MD 21229

Cell: (517)3030306 Email: mengruli@umich.edu LinkedIn: Mengru li

李梦如 建筑设计师

地址

联系方式

704 Nottingham 电话 : +1(517)3030306 邮箱 : mengruli@umich.edu Road, Baltimore 领英 : Mengru li MD, US 21229

EDUCATION

PROFILE

教育背景

个人介绍

Sep. 2017 - May. 2019

2017.9. - 2019.5.

本人拥有国内外两年以上工作经验，共参与项目 10 余个， 具有从概念设计到设计完成的全过程经验， 熟悉项目整 个操作流程。

Chongqing University (CQU), China

Mengru is a self-motivated and diligent individual with high level of creativity and imagination. Gained extensive experience with a broad range of design (cultural, residencial, commercial, sports and urban design) , she has excellent ability to combine concept, design and representation. Hopeful for an architect position with a progressive organization to create building designs.

EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

Master of Architecture Candidate Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan, MI, US Sep. 2012 - June. 2017

Bachelor of Architecture

Jun. 2019 - Feb. 2021 (1 year & 8 months)| Baltimore, MD

Architectural Designer | CI DESIGN Worked with the Project Manager on various projects from conceptual design through DD. Notable projects include the North Hills(master planning, office building design), Smithfield and Aura Chapel Hill, Wendell and Farrington(Multi-family Residential). Also contributed to some retail projects (H&S Bakery Store). Using Sketchup, Revit and Adobe programs.

Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2019 (1 week) | Boston, MA

Extern | MASS DESIGN GROUP Involved in residential design and a presentation for client.

May. 2018 - Aug. 2018 (3 months) | Beijing, China

Intern Designer | OPEN ARCHITECTURE Drew sections and elevations and made physical model of the project (Chapel of Sound) for exhibition. Involved in the design of MARS Case (House Vision) exhibited in Beijing, China in Sep. 2018.

Jan. 2017 - Feb. 2017 (2 months) | Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Intern Designer | CCDI GROUP Designed a temporary reception of an Aerospace Research Institute. Designed digital factory model of an Industrial Park and created bidding slides.

3D Rhino Revit Sketch Up

2D Auto CAD Photoshop V-ray Illustrator InDesign

Microsoft Office Physical Modeling Python script in Rhino Grasshopper Processing Adobe Premiere

Language

June. 2015 | China

Mandarin English

AUTODESK REVIT NATIONAL ARCHITEC TURAL COMPETITION: Public space with activity center and skywalk for an old community.

2014-2016 | China

Comprehensive Scholarship, CQU

密歇根大学 陶布曼建筑与城市规划学院 两年制建筑学硕士

2012.9 - 2017.6.

建筑学学士 重庆大学 建筑城规学院 五年制建筑学学士

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具备丰富的软件 操作能力， 能熟练使用 Sketchup, Rhino，Revit，CAD，Adobe 系列，Off ice 系列等制图软件， 高效率，高质量。 沟通表达能力及团队合作能力强， 能够高效完成设计任务， 也能够带领小团队，根据项目要求进行工作规划与分配。 积极向上，认真负责，学习新知识快，注重逻辑和细节。

工作经历

专业技能

2019.6. - 2021.2. | 巴尔的摩 , MD，US

3D

建筑设计师 | CI DESIGN 在工作期间参与完成过多个项目，主要有商业片区规划及单体建筑设计；办公楼设计； 多个零售店设计；超过 7 个住宅区设计，室内设计，实验室设计等。并参与完成从概念 设计到初步设计及方案深化各个阶段。主要负责总平面图的绘制，3D 模型的建立，汇 报文件的制作及施工图绘制。曾带过小组进行方案建模，主要使用软件为 Sketchup 及 Revit。

2019.3.（1 周） | 波士顿 , MA，US

Other

AWARD Honorable Mention

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建筑学硕士

设计实习 | MASS DESIGN GROUP 参与住宅区设计及立面设计，及准备汇报文件。主要使用软件为 Rhino。

2018.5. - 2018.8. | 北京，中国

设计实习 | OPEN ARCHITECTURE 参与火星生活舱项目 （于 2018.9. 在在北京国家体育场 （鸟巢） 南广场展出） 方案设计深化， 建模及施工图绘制，山谷音乐厅展览绘图，及上海青浦双语学校，深圳坪山大剧院的效 果图。主要使用软件为 Rhino 及 CAD。

2017.1. - 2017.2. | 成都，四川，中国

设计实习 | CCDI GROUP 设计某航空航天研究园区的会客处， 并完成某工业园的厂房部分设计及汇报文件制作。 主要使用软件为 Sketchup 及 CAD。

奖项荣誉 2015.6. | 中国

优秀奖

Interests

2015 AUTODESK REVIT 杯全国大学生可持续建筑设计竞赛 竞赛主题：数字时代的旧城更新

Cooking, Hiking, Reading, Badminton

2014.-2016. | 重庆，中国

综合奖学金，重庆大学

Rhino Revit Sketch Up

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2D Auto CAD Photoshop V-ray Illustrator InDesign

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其他 Microsoft Office Physical Modeling Python script in Rhino Grasshopper Processing Adobe Premiere

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语言 中文 英文

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兴趣 跑步，徒步，阅读，羽毛球，做饭。

PORTFOLIO MENGRU LI Work Sample 2012-2020

INDEX Selected Works 2012-2020

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LIBRARY DESIGN AND HISTORICAL FACTORY RENOVATION

06 01-03

02

MEDIUM-SIZED GYMNASIUM DESIGN

04-07

08-09

17

PROJECTS IN OPEN ARCHITECTURE

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09 10-12

05

FIRE STATION

TWEEN CURVES

08

04

COMMUNITY CENTER

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07

03

SKYSCRAPER DESIGN

FOOD MARKET

PROJECTS IN CI DESIGN

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10 13

OTHER WORKS

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01 LIBRARY DESIGN AND HISTORICAL FACTORY RENOVATION UG_Academic Studio Design Instructor_Yang Meng Solo Work From May 2015 to July 2015

The project is a renovation of an abandoned industrial factory, Wangjiang Factory, in the east of Chongqing, which has witnessed the history of the country and represents the symbol of development. So when a library is implanted, it focuses on two aspects: the reuse of the old factory and the interpretation of the functions of the library. In fact, it is not only the carrier of the history, but also the carrier of spirit. So the main concept of this project is renovation.

The communications between man and man and between man and books are emphasized and multiple solutions had been taken into account. This proposal is trying to pursue an interpenetration of space by creating unenclosed rooms through walls of books, platforms and atriums. Besides, the atmosphere of the old factory is preserved by using the original construction. The library's high sacred space will inspire people to immerse in the ocean of knowledge.

Original Wall

New Glasses

Diversity of Reading Methods The relationship between people and books is varied. Meeting with a book in different places and using different ways to read can relieve the seriousness of library.

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Platform in Second Floor

1 2 3 4

1

2

3

Bookshelves Gallery space Coffee space Research space

Gallery Reading Group

4

Coordination of Space Elements Diverse elements are used as spacial confinements such as walls, staircases, bookshelves, atriums, and platforms, creating interesting rhythms and subtle changes.

Reading Stairs and Coffee Space

2

A-A Section

A-A Section

B-B Section

B-B Section

C-C Section

C-C Section 3

02 MEDIUM-SIZED GYMNASIUM DESIGN UG_Academic Studio Design Instructor_Lin Qin Partner_Zhaoliang Ge & Wei Wang Contribution_Analysis, Opyions, Structure Design, Model, Detail From March 2016 to May 2016

Breaking the enclosed space and opening to the public is the main concern of this project. Compared to large stadiums or gymnasiums purely for sports events, medium-sized gymnasiums are for the surrounding people. Therefore, the gym and the site should provide various activities to the public rather than become an isolated landmark.

In this project,the roof of the gym is the combination of strips, which becomes a channel connecting a school

and a shopping center. In addition, the roof weakens the large volume of the gym and integrates the surrounding areas.People can enjoy the fun of sports activities outside. Multiple vertical levels of site provide a wealth of communications of non-direct exchange of sight, which stimulates the public participation. Even in the absence of the sports events, the site itself can be a core to activate the surroundings, which makes the gym a real national sports center.

Training

Gym

Competition 2nd Floor

Plaza Gym Plaza

1st Floor

Sunlight

Aggregation & Interflow The openness of the new gymnasium and the site enables a direct connection among a university, a big shopping mall, a public playground and a community, which largely enhanced public activities around. Large amount of people pass by and participate in the exercises in the site.

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Landscape: Little Cascade There is a little casade between the competition court and the training court. It is a public activity space under the flowing roof. Children can play with the water and enjoy the landscape.

Site Area: 45600 m 2 Floor Area: 22514.57 m 2 Parking: 106 The number of seats: 6306 Building Height: 27.92m

Main Entrance for Audience The main entrance with a extensive playing field is large enough for people to evacuate. The transparent glass blurs the clear boundary between he internal and external world.

Site Plan 5

Roof railing planting system reinforced concrete cover plate

Crack side windows

Shutters no natural light interference during sports events

Space Frame 5 independent strips

Pillars adding beams in order to increase the stability

The Second Floor leisure space audience seats

The Site & The First Floor

basketball court training court

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A

A

2nd Floor Plan

A-A Section

Roof Construction and Drainage

Drainage and Light Design

Structure Joint

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03 SKYSCRAPER DESIGN UG_Academic Studio Design Instructor_Haibin Zhang Partner_Mengyuan Li Contribution_Team Leader, Concept, Analysis, Design, Plan, Model From November 2015 to January 2016

In order to satisfy the increasing population density, skyscrapers occupy most space of the city center. But skyscrapers inevitably bring many problems. Lots of automatic machines (eg. escalators) make the building look like a cold machine. Lacking of interaction with the city, the skyscraper is too closed. Compared to the monotonous exterior entrance, the interior is extremely interesting. The building even becomes a substitute for

the whole city.

Therefore, the project is trying to be as open as possible to break the phenomenon. In the flexible transportation network, the building contains an external spiral public transportation line with a lot of public space. Besides, adding green plants can continue the lively atmosphere of the flower market before. By this way, the building is closely linked to the city.

Background

Inspiration

The original site is surrounded by lots of skyscrapers, which are isolated. To be a part of the city, the project will break the close pattern and connect with the environment and people.

This is a flower market with varied pedlars which attracts people. This project is going to protect the atmosphere by creating a public road and many retails around the skyscraper.

Strategy Closure Vitality

Create a Public Road Preserve the Lively Market

Openness Vitality

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Shopping Mall Entrance

Shopping Mall Entrance

Office Entrance Staff Entrance

1st Floor Plan

Underground Floor Plan

2nd Floor Plan

Circulation System

3rd Floor Plan

4th Floor Plan

The podium has a lot of restaurants, cafes, flower shops, markets, creative centers and boutiques. The tower has a lot of cultural and creative industries. With the efficient and independent interior and exterior circulation system, products could be designed in the office of tower and sold in the podium.

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04 COMMUNITY CENTER UG_Academic Studio Design Instructor_Zengxu Dong Solo Work From February 2017 to June 2017

Farming-Reading Culture was very important in rural area in China which means people farming for a living and reading for knowledge. This project located in a small village tries to extend the culture in the future and provide a public activity space for neighbourhood.

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Reinforced concrete

Tile

Brick

Rock

Wood

Steel

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05 FIRE STATION 2yr_G Academic Studio Design Instructor_Malcolm Mccullough Solo Work From September 2017 to December 2017

The topic of this project is communication. I put a big public hall in the corner which can attract people from four directions and provide space for education use. Also, the whole building uses similar color and materials to match the old town.

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06 FOOD MARKET 2yr_G Academic Studio Design Instructor_Craig Borum Solo Work From January 2018 to April 2017

This project is to trying to break the tradidional food delivery chain and combine farm, connecting center, storage, distribution and market together. To protect the existing train track, the whole market is open and there are lots of public activities in two floors, like swimming pools, skating track, clubs.

Local Farm

Local Farm Tower

Market

Gym Dancing Club Theater Restaurants Classroom

Library

Transportation

Distribution

Swimming Pool

Storage

Escalator Climbing Basketball Court Skatepark Skating Rink

Delivery

Rest Area Landscape Ramp

Transportation

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1. Local Farm 2. Market 3. Gym 4. Dancing Club 5. Theater 6. Restaurants 7. Classroom 8. Library 9. Transportation 10. Distribution 11. Storage

Ground Floor Plan

Market Floor Plan 15

Section A

Section B

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07 TWEEN CURVES 2yr_G Generative Design Computing Instructor_Glenn Wilcox Partner_Rui Xu From September 2018 to December 2018 Software_Grasshopper & Pythonscript

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08 PROJECTS IN OPEN ARCHITECTURE MARS CASE Summer 2018 Location: Beijing, China Design Phase: DD to CD My Work: Model update(Rhino+Sketchup) CD drawings

MARS Case—a minimal housing prototype designed

by OPEN Architecture in collaboration with Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi.The proposal is part of an annual cross-industry innovation and research platform known as House Vision, which uses the medium of the “house” to explore and question the direction of our living habits and urban environments in the future.

CHAPEL OF SOUND Summer 2018 Location: North of Beijing, China Design Phase: DD My Work: Physicla Model Drawings for Exhibition Renderings

This semi-outdoor concert hall rests on the floor of the valley, as if a strange and prehistoric boulder had fallen there long ago. Made entirely out of concrete mixed with an aggregate of crushed local mineral-rich rocks, its inverted conic structure houses a semi-outdoor amphitheater, an outdoor stage, viewing platforms, and supporting spaces.

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09 PROJECTS IN CI DESIGN

NORTH HILLS Type: Mixed-use Location: Raleigh, NC

CREATIVE OFFICE

Design Phase: SD to DD

Type: Interior Design

My Work: Site & Building Model (Sketchup+Revit) Office Building Design Presentation Packages Drawings Animations Renderings

Location: Raleigh, NC

AURA CHAPEL HILL Type: Multi-Family Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Design Phase: SD to DD My Work: Site & Building Model (Sketchup+Revit) Presentation Packages Drawings Renderings

Design Phase: DD My Work: Lobby Interior Design Presentation Packages

H&S BAKERY Type: Retail Store Location: Baltimore, Maryland Design Phase: DD My Work: Site & Building Model (Sketchup) Renderings Presentation Package

AURA FARRINGTON Type: Mixed-use Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Design Phase: SD to DD My Work: Site & Building Model (Sketchup+Revit) Presentation Packages Drawings Animations Renderings

GRAHAM STREET Type: Mixed-use Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Design Phase: Concept Design My Work: Site & Building Model (Sketchup) Facade Design

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10 OTHER WORKS IN SCHOOL

Fabric Casting

Resurrection Poor Images

Fabrication_Paper Folding

Representation of Ceiling

On Repeat

Resurrection Poor Images

Fabrication_Plaster Work

Re-interpretation of A House/Villa Facade

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