Na Shen

Professional Experience

Architectural Designer, RIOS, Los Angeles, United States

• Participated in concept design, schematic design, and design development for multi-family residential, commercial, life science, and mixed-use redevelopment projects.

• Participated in International Design Competitions in both the United States and China, the study of massing design iterations (final win). Created highly-detailed Enscape in-house renderings, diagrams, plans, and section drawings.

• Prepared feasibility plans, permit sets for the city, and business marketing brochures for multi-family residential projects, showcasing plans, sections, elevations, and renderings with comprehensive documentation.

• Conducted thorough research and collected necessary architectural data for insightful analysis to inform the design process.

• Developed design specifications and architectural layouts, ensuring all client requirements were met effectively.

• Proficient in 3D modeling and rendering with Rhino & Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suites. Produced construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.

• Explored Artificial Intelligence applications in architectural design, specifically Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and ChatGPT, with Python code in Grasshopper.

Architectural Intern, Zaha Hadid Architects, Beijing, China

• Participated in the international design competition for a Headquarter building project, contributing significantly to design, documentation, and client presentations.

• Modeling and rendering using Rhino and Adobe Suites. Collaborated effectively with an international team and clients.

Architectural Intern, Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Paris, France

• Engaged in concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases for Cultural and Commercial Mixed-Use projects, Headquarters building projects.

• Created detailed documentation using Revit; Modeled and rendered with Rhino, AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suites.

• Conducted thorough material research and code analysis for local-based projects.

• Collaborated seamlessly with international teams, clients, and local consultants to meet all design criteria effectively.

Architectural Intern, AECOM, San Francisco, United States

• Participated in Design Development and Construction documentation phases for civic and transportation projects.

• Skillfully delivered comprehensive architectural details that effectively merged conceptual and artistic ideas with technical precision, resulting in superior technical information.

• Prepared documentation using Revit; Modeling and rendering with Rhino, Vray, Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suites.

• Conducted thorough material research and code analysis for US-based projects.

• Utilized both handcrafted and 3D-printed physical models to augment the design process.

Landscape Designer, PARKKIM Landscape and Urban Design, Seoul, Korea

• Participated in concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation of landscape design on commercial shopping mall, urban street design, and office buildings.

• Prepared detailed documentation using AutoCAD; Modeling and rendering with Rhino, Vray, Lumion, and Adobe Suites.

Education

Master of Architecture I

Department of Architecture and Urban Design, School of the Arts and Architecture, University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Master of Landscape Architecture

Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Korea

Bachelor of Engineering-Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth and Space Science, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), China

Licenses & Certifications

LEED AP Building Design + Construction, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

LEED Green Associate, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

Registerd Architect, on Path. Completed AXP hours on Programming & Analysis, Project Planning & Design. Filling up other Categories.

Honors & Awards

Continuing Student Award, Department of Architecture and Urban Design, University of California, Los Angeles

James Pettit Fellowship, Department of Architecture and Urban Design, University of California, Los Angeles

Gold Award, International Design Summer School at College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Global Scholarship, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

Outstanding Student Scholarship, Funded by SK. Cop. of Korea for 4 consecutive years

Activities

AA summer school, Shanghai, China. Parametric design studio. Exhibition for 40th Anniversary of Department of landscape architecture, Seoul National University

Skills

Industry of Knowledge: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, AI Design(Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT with Grasshopper), Entertainment, Film

Motivations: Team Player, Organization and Communication skills, Leadership, Softwares: Advanced - Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe (PS, AI, ID), Grasshopper, Enscape, Lumion, Unreal Engine, Sketchup, Vray

Intermediate - Twimmotion, Adobe CC(AE, PR), Cinema 4D, Octane

Physical Modeling: 3D Powder & Plastic Printing, Shop Tools, CNC, Laser Cutting

Hand Drawing & Sketching w/ procreate in iPad

Languages: Engish(Professional), Mandarin(Native), Korean(Native), French(Basic)

References

Taek Kim

Studio Director, RIOS

Email: taek@rios.com

Phone: +1-310-463-2537

Laura Kos

Senior Project Director, RIOS

Email: laura@rios.com

Phone: +1-424-901-5504

Isabelle Faye

Director of Operations, Atelier Jean Nouvel

Email: ifaye@jeannouvel.fr

Phone: +33-1 4923 8383