Yukun Zhou, RA, AIA |
Work Experience
HGA | San Francisco, USA
May 2022 - Present
UCSF Parnassus Research and Academic Building | San Francisco, CA
• 2 Years in Architect Role
• Code Analysis with Senior Architects on Core & Shell development
• Led dozens of Site Make Ready and Building Demolition Permits through multiple agencies (CCSF & AHJ); overseeing all scopes to completion
• Overseeing project site development such as excavations and shoring constructions
• Led exterior renovation of an existing historically signifcant building from design to construction documentation
WRNS Studio | San Francisco, USA
July 2019 - April 2022
Salk Institute Research Building | San Diego, CA
• 1 Year in Architect Role
• Collaborated with client on laboratory and workplace design
• Coordinated with design consultants and vendors on developing contract documents for the laboratory and workplace scope of the project
META Research Facilities | Multiple Locations in CA
• 2 Years in Architect Role
• Led weekly OAC meetings from programming to project completion
• Designed engineer workplace and technical spaces for precision machines, laser and optics labs, data centers, recording studios, home environments, vibration tables, as well as temperature, audio, wireless and battery chambers
• Collaborated with design consultants, vendors and general contractors on all phases of one project from concept design to construction administration, and involved with multiple phases of other similar projects
Woods Bagot | San Francisco, USA
September 2014 - July 2019
Technology Retail Stores | Multiple Locations in Europe and Asia
• 1+ Year in Design Consultant Role
• Provided design consulting services in Cupertino at a leading technology company’s Retail Design Innovation studio
• Developed concept designs and prepared client presentations for over 60+ high-end retail stores, including development of new flagship store designs and upgrades to existing store designs
• Delegated design tasks to 3D visualization team for modeling and rendering
• Mentored intermediate designer on concept design and presentation
Technology Retail Stores | Multiple Locations in USA
• 2+ Years in Job Captain Role
• Led design consultants and general contractors through multiple phases of each project, including concept design, schematic design, design development, contract documents and construction administration
Mixed-Use High-Rise Projects | Changsha, CN and Auckland, NZ
• 1 Year in Design Professional Role
• Researched and developed building envelopes from concept to schematic design using 3D modeling and graphic design software
• Developed floor plan layouts and schematic design drawings
Landmark Office Tower | Shanghai, CN
• 2 Months in Design Lead Role
• Developed a landmark office tower concept design for a real estate client
• Delegated tasks to visualization team to develop marketing materials
Smart City Development | Changsha, CN
• 2 Months in Design Lead Role
• Developed concept design for a new smart city with urban planners
• Designed and developed 3D models for public venues, mixed-use office buildings, residential towers, parks and public transit systems
• Delegated tasks to visualization team to develop marketing materials
Renewable Energy Marketing Visitor Center | Dubai, UAE
• 1 Month in Design Lead Role in Dubai
• Developed a concept design of a visitor center for a renewable energy company; scope includes floor plan layout, 3D model and visual illustrations
