Shida Du AIA shida.du@gmail.com www.noviced.com
I am a registered architect, a passionate designer, an apprentice with initiative, and a perpetual explorer of technology. I am a firm believer in the model of “renaissance architect” - the balanced hybrid of design ingenuity, technical perfection, and inspiring leadership.
Education
Master of Architecture, September 2009 - May 2011 School of Architecture in University of Minnesota at Twin cities, MN, USA. Metropolitan Design Certificate, September 2009 - May 2011 Metropolitan Design Center in School of Architecture, University of Minnesota at Twin Cities, MN, USA. Bachelor of Architecture, September 2004 - May 2009 College of Architecture and Urban Planning in Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Experience
4+ years
Architect - embedded designer that follows projects throughout BWBR Architects, Saint Paul, MN March 2013 - Present Hennepin County Medical Center Ambulatory Outpatient Care Center_SD+DD+CD/bidding/PR renderings Anytime Fitness Headquarters_SD+DD+CD+CA/PR renderings Greater MSP Vision SP20|20 Report_conceptual design/redering/animation/presentation Designer DLR Group, Minneapolis, MN September 2011 - January 2013 Beijing HNA Mall_SD/modeling/translation & coordination/programming Mall of America Phase II_SD/programming/digital modeling/presentation 2010’ Summer Intern Skidmore Owings & Merrill, LLP, Chicago, IL May - August 2010 Shanghai Bund Financial Center_schematic design/drafting/modeling DIAL business hotel and convention center complex_modeling/rendering
Professional Honor
Panelist, 81st Annual Convention & Exposition, “Illuminating the Path to Leadership for Emerging Professionals” AIA Minnesota Chapter, November 12, 2015 Scholarship Recipient, 11th quadrennial North American Masonry Conference ‘11 The Masonry Society and University of Minnesota, June 5-8, 2011 1st Prize, “Revit” Cup National Design Competition of College Architecture Students ‘08 China Architectural Education Advisory Committee, Nationwide, October 2007 - May 2008 (Work published on Interior Design, vol.4, 2008)
Volunteer
Mentor, University of Minnesota College of Design Mentor Program University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 2015-2016 Volunteer for ‘08 Beijing Olympic Games_Spectator Service Beijing Olympic, Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium, July - August 2008
Publication
“Building on Failures”, Interior Design Vol.04 2008 National Department of Education/Chongqing University “Ten Years”, Urban China Vol.20 2007: The Ten Years Municipality of Chongqing The Center of China Periodical Press
Skill
Expert: Revit, SketchUp, Podium, Sefaira, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rendering in Rhino & Revit Moderate: EcoTect, Radiance, Rendering in 3DS MAX Basic: Grasshopper for Rhino, Adobe Premiere, CNC Milling