Xingjian Liao_ Work Samples

XINGJIAN LIAO

Taubman College at University of Michigan Master of Architecture Candidate 2016 Resume and Work Sample

XINGJIAN LIAO

716. 598. 3038 xiliao@umich.edu 2222 Fuller Ct, A107 Ann Arbor, MI 48105

EXPERIENCE Falcon Innovations, Ann Arbor, MI | Feb 2016 - Current

Lighting Designer Lighting planning and design for new construction as well as renovation projects in the Metro Detroit area. Documentation and Coordinated between project team and contractor on multiple projects.

CHANEL Limited, Hong Kong

SAR | Jun - Aug 2015 Design Development Intern Assisted in the design development phase of multiple boutique locations in the Asia Pacific region as well as the US. Participated in the schematic design of the Flagship store in Korea.

Worked on a new retail concept renovation from schematic design to construction documents.

SAKO Architects, Beijing, CHN | May - Aug 2014

Intern Architect Worked on a variety of design projects, including architectural design, interior design, and commercial design. Prepared scaled mock-up as well as digital model for manufacture. Created graphic works and walk-through animation with 3ds Max and VRay.

Hanjia Design Group, Chengdu, CHN | May - Aug 2012, 2011 Design Intern Contributed to an award winning housing development in China. Generated construction documents for single family houses using Revit. Worked on the schematic design of a mixed use high-rise development. Created digital model and graphic works with Sketchup and Vray.

EDUCATION Taubman College, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Master of Architecture expected May 2016

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY | May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Cum Laude Aarhus School of Architecture, Aarhus, Denmark | Jan – May 2014 Architecture Exchange Program

AWARDS Vertical City Asia, Singapore | 2015 Work presented at the competition

New York Upstate APA, Buffalo, NY | 2014

Urban Design concept “Blooming City” selected as “Best Student Project” at the conference

Living Art Exhibition, Ann Arbor, MI | 2014 Work presented at the exhibition

B/a+p Magazine, Buffalo, NY | 2013 - 2014 Work selected for publication SKILLS

Architectural Design: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Maya, Sketchup Sustainable Architecture: LEED Green Associate, Ecotect Analysis Design Visualization: Vray, 3Ds Max, Maxwell Graphics Design: Adobe Design Suite, Flash Professional Digital Fabrication: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, CNC Routing Languages: Fluent English and Mandarin, Basic Japanese

WORKSAMPES

2014-2016

ACADEMIC Transit Mixed Use, Detroit, MI | 2015

Graduate Studio at University of Michigan Studio Instructor: Doug Kelbaugh FAIA Team Members: Xingjian Liao, Patrick Feng

Landmark Highrise, Detroit, MI | 2014 Graduate Studio at University of Michigan Studio Instrustor: Matias del Campo

COMPETITION Urban Farming Estate, Singapore | 2015

Vertical City Competition Faculty Advisor: Claudia Wigger Team Members: Xingjian Liao, Patrick Feng, Siwei Ren

City Luminance, New York, New York | 2014 VELUX Skylight Competition Team Members: Xingjian Liao, Diandian Li PROFESSIONAL Doronko Nursery, Nagoya, Japan | 2014 SAKO Architects

FreeBit Stand, Fukuoka, Japan | 2014 SAKO Architects

Luxury Boutique, Various Locations | 2015

CHANEL Limited

Pop-up Boutique, New York, New York | 2015

CHANEL Limited