On-campus e mployment: Serv ng as a laser operator at the fabrication lab, assisting students in comp eting physical modeling assignments using laser printers
China United Engineering Co , Ltd （6000 + employees)
Architecturaldesigner
Hangzhou , China
09/2016 - 06/2021
Hangzhou, China
06/2021 - 05/2024
Programming and schematic design for the campus expansion project ofTaizhou College
Interacted seam ess y with the client to gather student dormitory design requirements and ncorporated nsights nto f oor plan layouts, façade designs, and landscape planning using AutoCAD and SketchUp
Prepared h gh-qua ity graphic presentations using InDesign, effect vely communicating susta nable dormitory solut ons that priorit zed student well-being, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance
Coordinated with a profess onal v sualization company to produce h gh-qua ity renderings, contributing to the presentation’s 1st-place ranking in the techn cal bidding round.
Construction documentation and administration for Shangde School
Developed detai ed construction documents for fire zones, evacuation routes, smoke discharge areas, and faç ades using AutoCAD and Rev t, and conducted code reviews to ensure compl ance.
Communicated with different functions to clar fy design intent and ensured smooth construct on progress by making necessary modifications to construction documents to address unforeseen challenges
Involvement in Other Projects
Building massing and façade design for Pu-jiang Junior H gh School
Site planning and faç ade design for Mao Gep ng Brand Headquarters
Plan layout and rendering for Chengbei High-tech Park Relocation Community
plan layout and massing design for a commercia complex in Yinchuan Tongxin County
Grasshopper programming for Hangzhou City Eye Ferris Wheel Construction Project AICGResearcher
Explored the applications of Stable Diffusion in AI-empowered architectural design by training LoRA models to develop a unique model library for the company
Tuning Synesthesia Beijing, China
Intern, Parametric Research Studio 07/2020 - 09/2020
Built parametric models using Rhino and Grasshopper to support the façade transformation project of the Huashanyuan commercial facility
S K I L L S E T
Revit with the Enscape plugin, Rhino with the Grasshopper plugin, Sketch-Up，AutoCAD, I lustrator, Indesign, Photoshop，Lumion, Enscape, Keyshot, D5，MS Office and Google Workspace， aser cut and 3D printing， Stable D ffusion and Midjourney，Bilingual in Engl sh and Chinese，On-site measurement and observation report preparation A D D I
Pub ication: Qi, S (2024) Urban block issues and solutions in China from a comparative perspective Urban Architecture Space, 31(Suppl ), 61-62
S SW Copyright: Doors and windows detailed draw ng rapid generation plugin based on AutoCAD V1 0 (2022) The portfo o 《椅 房》was recommended for entry into the 2020 National Environmental Art Design Exhibition
P Patent: A template device for modif ed rammed earth wa l of translucent mater al (2019)
2016-2024
(None of the professional work displayed involves any infringement issues.)
04 Expansion of Jiaojiang CampusTaizhou College FromProgrammingtoSchematicdesign
05 Pujiang Junior High School
Elevation+ConceptDesign
06 Huashanyuan Facade Renovation
ParamatricDesign/rhino+grasshopper
Vault in Flight
Group Work | Academic Work
Instructor: Martin Fernandez | Teaching Assistant: Alex Lee
Team Member: Qira Qi, Krisha Mody, Fanshu Xu
2024.08 - 2024.12
Project Type: Storage Bank
Location: 500 Park Avenue, New York City
（Architectural Redevelopment for original Pepsi Building)
Project Scale: 100,000sqft (GFA)
Concept Framework
Vault in Flight is an innovative storage bank project with a unique feature: a fully drone-operated retrieval and storage system. The design aims to provide efficient, secure, and highly private storage services for those high-net-worth individuals in New York.
My Role
My responsibilities included conducting the precedent study, designing and modeling various storage drums, creating analysis diagrams, printing and assembling 3D models, and drafting floor plans.
Site
Reasons of proposing a secure locker bank
1. Real estate efficiency
2. Security enhancement
3. Increased demand for financial services
4. Technological modernization
5. Operational speed and efficiency
Problems resolved by proposing a secure locker bank
Limited space availability 2. Longer transaction times 3. Operated from homes
Precedent Study
we began by conducting a precedent study on the Johnson WAX Headquarters, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
In our project, we incorporated some aspects and reconstructed several elements from this precedent, particularly drawing inspiration from the columns and the capsule elevator of the Johnson WAX Headquarters.
Johnson Wax Headquarters Remodel - Frank Lloyd Wright
Column Capsule Elevator
Lockers with Automatic PopOut Tacks
Item Retrieval Drones
MEP System
1st Floor Plan
Covered
Different lockers and the guidance of the MEP system resulted in the creation of distinct drums.
Vertex 45° Facade
This project is an exploration of spatial forms using MidJourney’s image blending feature. We started by inputting five detailed images of church facades and five images of modern building facades.
After several rounds of image blending, we obtained an image from MidJourney that became our primary source of inspiration. From this generated image, we identified and extracted three distinct design languages:
1.Interlock
2.Dichotomy
3.45-Degree Inclination
Building on these concepts, we developed our own facade design, showcasing our interpretation and understanding of these design approaches.
I was involved in the design, modeling, and rendering of this project.
Midjourney Image Exploration
Back Front
Model Assemble
Shangde School
Educational Building | Group Work | Professional Work | Design Development & Construction documentation & administration
Architectural Team Member: Qira Qi, Liu Xuefei, Wan Zhenhong, Yu Lei 2021.07-2023.07
Location: Economic and Technological Development Zone, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China Project Scale: 88,826㎡ (GFA)
Project Overview:
This is a 9-Year Consistent School designed to provide education from elementary to middle school, comprising 24 classes for elementary school and 30 classes for middle school. The main structures include 4 academic buildings and 1 combined gymnasium and cafeteria building.
My Role:
I was responsible for the Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Administration of the building labeled No.5 Academic Building, as well as the large outdoor staircase across the campus. The No.5 Academic Building has a total floor area of 8,521 m², with five floors above ground and one basement level, reaching a height of 21.8 m.
• Specific Responsibilities:
1. Developed detailed construction documents for fire zones, evacuation routes, smoke discharge areas, and facades using AutoCAD and Revit, while conducting thorough code reviews to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
2. Collaborated with various stakeholders to clarify design intent and ensure smooth construction progress, making necessary adjustments to construction documents to address unforeseen challenges effectively.
Compartment Diagram
No.5 Building First-Floor Plan
Fire Compartment Diagram
Fire Compartment Area of This Floor: 860㎡
Building Basement Plan Building Area of This Floor: 1228.38㎡
Problem found in Construction Documentation: The ramp connecting the underground parking garage to the ground level does not have sufficient space for height.
Solution Strategy: Moved the original staircase location to southward to make room for the ramp.
This illustration is created by a
Expansion of Taizhou College Jiaojiang Campus
Education & Residential Building | Group Work | Professional Work | Programming and Schematic Design Team Member: Qira Qi, Chen Yao, Yu Lei, Wang Jingyi, Jiang Chuanhong 2023.04-2023.07
Location: No. 1139 Shifu Avenue, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China Project Scale: 43,500㎡ (GFA)
This expansion requires four new buildings, including: two dormitory buildings, a canteen, and a scientific experiment building.
My Role:
I was responsible for two 15-story dormitory buildings with a total floor area of 17,419 ㎡. Both buildings are designed with 4-person rooms, with a total of 1,120 rooms.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Interacted seamlessly with the client to gather student dormitory design requirements and incorporated insights into floor plan layouts, façade designs, and landscape planning using AutoCAD and SketchUp.
2. Prepared high-quality graphic presentations using InDesign, effectively communicating sustainable dormitory solutions that prioritized student well-being, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance.
3. Coordinated with a professional visualization company to produce high-quality renderings, contributing to thepresentation’s 1st-place ranking in the technical bidding round.
This
Disadvantages:
1. The distribution of men and women in the three buildings could not be balanced.
2. There is a great impact on the sunshine of the three existing dormitory buildings in the north.
Disadvantages:
Disadvantages:
1. The body is too large, giving people a sense of oppression.
2. There is a great impact on the sunshine of the three existing dormitory buildings in the north.
1. The plan occupies too much land, hindering the line of sight on the secondary axis of the landscape on the east side.
2. The body is too large, giving people a sense of oppression.
Advantages:
1、The "L"-shaped layout echoes the layout of the original dormitory buildings on campus.
2、The sunlight impact on the three existing dormitory buildings in the north is minimal.
Education Building | Group Work | Professional Work | Elevation&Concept Design
Critic: Chen Yao
Team Member: Qira Qi, Huang Lijia 2022.12-2023.01
Location: Pujiang County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China Scale: 35,288㎡ (GFA)
The school comprises 6 academic buildings, a multipurpose building, an indoor sports arena, and a cafeteria.
My Role:
For this project, I was mainly responsible for the Conceptual Design and Facade Design. Since Pujiang County is famous for its crystal industry, we decided to go with the theme of a “Crystal Campus” for this design.
East Elevation Of No.3&4 Academic Building
Φ26 Gas Strut
Steel Keel Column (Fluorocarbon Spraying)
Huashanyuan Facade Renovation
Commercial Building | Group Work | Professional Work | Paramatric Design (rhino + grasshopper)
Critic: Qin Gong
Team Member: Qira Qi, Niu Mengjia 2020.07-2020.09
Location: Bejing, China
This is a renovation project where the original building was an office building. The client wants to transform it into a combination of office spaces and ground-floor commercial areas.
They also requested that the existing facade remain as untouched as possible. Instead, the goal is to achieve this transformation by adding a new layer of facade to the building.
Our theme for this project is called "The East Wind Arrives." The building's facade and plaza are designed using parametric techniques to create a gradient effect that follows the shape of a flowing breeze.
My Role: I was responsible for grasshopper scripting for the facade and landscape.
We developed two design versions along the same conceptual direction. Using Rhino + Grasshopper, we utilized curve control lines to transform the façade into a dynamic, flowing sensation, mimicking the effect of wind passing through.
