XIYAO WANG
Licensed Architect, AIA, LEED GA xwang5@gsd.harvard.edu
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (6 years) 2018PRESENT
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), New York, NY | Associate Principal
2018
Maryann Thompson Architects, Watertown, MA | Architecture Intern
• Design, detail & document innovative façade designs for 250m-tall office tower using parametric design tools. • Conceptualize, design, and develop architectural strategies for both domestic and international mixed-used high-rise buildings, considering code and zoning requirements, environmental regulations, urban constraints. • With oversight from design principal, assist in leading teams of architectural designers to produce concept design studies, feasibility studies, design development studies, and high-quality presentation materials for client and government approvals. • Liaise with the client on all design and construction related issues, assess their needs, develop strategies to satisfy their objectives. • Performing complex 3D modeling of NURBS, SubD & mesh geometries using Rhino, Grasshopper & Sketchup. • Set up visualization workflow for design team & generate high-quality rendering using Enscape & Vray. • Drafting technical drawing sets and other architectural documents through all phases. • Coordinating with architect of record, MEP consultants, lighting & landscape designers.
• Developed several massing options with physical model for Lincoln Community Center. • Created rhino model for the addition for Follen Church in Lexington,MA. 2017
XIYAO WANG PROFESSIONAL WORK SAMPLE
Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK), San Francisco, CA | Architecture Intern • Massing studies and rendering presentation for 4th & Harrison office complex in San Francisco. • Conducted design research for Genius of Biome biomimicry studies. • Designed site plan for Phoenix Rising stadium competition.
2015 2016
Architectural Design & Research Inst. of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China| Junior Designer
2014
Nikken Sekkei, Tokyo, Japan | Architecture Intern
• Collaborated on the urban design of Zhengzhou New Dist., includ.conceptual design & housing façade. • Independently conceptualized and designed the public interior of The First Historical Archive of China.
• Designed the office lobby of Fuzhou Fucheng Plaza. Assisted with the façade study and model-making. • Proposed multiple entrance canopy schemes for Ningbo International Trade & Exhibition Center.
EDUCATION 2016 2018 2014 2016 2010 2014
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Master of Architecture in Urban Design, May 2018
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Master of Architecture, Jun. 2016
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China Bachelor of Architecture, Jun. 2014
ARCHTECTURE AWARDS 2022 2019 2019 2018 2015 2015 2013
Architizer A+ Award - Prefab Category Non Architecture Competition “Dying” Hybrid Futures 2019 - Work x Fly ULI Hines Student Competition 2018 D3 Natural Systems 2015 Architecture Podium International Architecture Awards Häfele Pop-up Shop Competition
Jury Winner Honorable Mention (Top 10) Honorable Mention (Top 4) Honorable Mention (Top 10) Special Mention (Top 10) Second Prize Winner
SKILLS Language: English (Proficient) , Chinese Mandarin (Native) Software: Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Vray, Enscape, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam 70