WEN WU
wuwen29@gmail.com +1 (213)309-6619 505 N Figueroa St, Apt 854, Los Angeles, CA90012
Bilingual landscape architecture master degree (MLA) graduate seeks landscape design entry level position.
SKILLS
EDUCATION | School of Architecture, University of Southern California, USA - Master of Landscape Architecture candidate (MLA-2year)
08/2014 - 05/2015 08/2016 - 05/2017
- Awarded merit-based scholarship (2014/2016), Tau Sigma Award (2017) - Graduate research assistant with Professor Alison Hirsch in ‘Perpetuating L.A.’s Landscapes of Resistance‘ | College of Landscape Architecture, Nanjing Forestry University, China
09/2010 - 06/2014
- Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture, Ranking: 1/106
- Awarded National Scholarship (2011/2013), Outstanding University Student of Jiangsu Province (2012) - Class President, President of professional association “Star of Design” (2013-2014) | College of Environmental Design, University of Georgia, USA
09/2012 - 10/2012
- Joint studio of way-finding plan and environmental design of Community Center for San Luis, Costa Rica
Language English (fluent) Mandarin (native) Design & Art Hand drawing Grading CNC model-making 3D modeling Public space design Ecological design Photography Programming Python
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | Schulze+Grassov ApS, Denmark
Design Intern in Landscape Architecture & Urban Design
01/2016 - 06/2016
Project: Mobility Handbook of Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA - Developed the concept of ‘what makes a good mobility environment for all audiences’
- Generated diagrams for existing and proposed mobility system, and proposed improved cycling system - Assisted in preparation of cost estimates, and prepared the final mobility handbook Project: Søndergade Street & Waterway Design, Middelfart, Denmark (link)
- Involved in preparation of construction documents, produced plans and planting detail drawings - Produced final plans, renderings, and pop-up book for ground-breaking ceremony - Designed Product Catalogue for Waterway Element regarding stormwater design Project: Sunbeam Planning and Placemaking in Bermondsey, London, UK (link) - Performed the preliminary concept design for Biscuit Square
- Animated the storytelling presentation ‘one day in the life’ for Bermondsey neighborhood - Produced renderings for street perspectives and axon scenarios for squares Project: Berlin Potsdam Platz Public Life Survey, Berlin, Germany
- Conducted 19-hour public life survey including stationary mapping, photo documentation, and interviews - Produced infrastructure and stationary mappings | Shanghai Landscape Architecture Design Institute Co. Ltd, Zhuangwei Studio, China Landscape Architecture Intern
06/2015 - 07/2015 Project: Landscape Planning and Design for Shanghai Luxiang Garden Residence, Shanghai, China - Analyzed traditional courtyard space and culture of Shanghai residence, built Sketch-Up model for whole site - Developed three design alternatives for private gardens in model villa-houses Project: Private Garden Design, Shanghai, China
- Performed field investigation, communicated with the clients, and prepared concept design
Computer Drawing Auto-CAD Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Rhinoceros SketchUp V-ray Lumion Grasshopper ArcGIS, ArcMap iMovie Adobe Premiere
VOLUNTEER ASLA Annual Meeting and Expo 2016 Translator 10/2016, New Orleans - Translated for Chinese landscape architect representatives organized by Turenscape Landscape as Necessity Conference Volunteer 09/2016, Los Angeles - Made posters and banners, assisted coordination in paper sessions