XIAYU ZHAO
Philadelphia, PA zhaococo@design.upenn.edu LEED AP BD+C
+1 267-938-0808 Online Portfolio Linkedin
EDUCA T I O N University of Pennsylvania Master of Architecture | GPA 3.91
Relevant Coursework: Healthcare Architecture, Engineering Negotiation, Virtual Construction and Detailing with BIM
May 2024 | Philadelphia, US
University of Liverpool Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, with Honours | First Class
Jun 2020 | Liverpool, UK
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture, with Honours | First Class
Jun 2020 | Suzhou, China
P R OFES SI O N A L E X P E R I E N C E Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
Jan 2024 | New York, US
-HELP ONE Brooklyn Supportive Housing Project • Work on Construction drawings and make 3D printing models -Lehman College Old Gym Building Renovation Project • Make a site visit with project architects and contractors
Perkins Eastman
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 | New York, US
-Interdisciplinary Simulation Centers Marketing Brochure • Collect and study drawings and model files of built and proposed
simulation centers • Reproduce presentation plans within the updated color coding, room tags and dimensions by Revit • Produce axonometric presentation for Kuwait University SIM & Training Center by Revit and Enscape
-Louisiana State University Medical Education Building Project • Attend CD Phase meetings with vendors, and consultants • Markup lighting fixtures and ceiling height in construction drawings • Produce axonometric presentation by Revit, Enscape, and Affinity -NYU Tandon School of Engineering Laboratory Renovation Project • Make a site visit, measure pipe dimensions and record on the construction drawings • Produce plans and axonometric presentations in the SD phase by Revit, Enscape, and Affinity -Kuwait University Health Science Campus: SIM & Training center • Interior design • Pruduce plan, rendering and physical model
Trace Architecture Office
Nov 2020 - Apr 2021 | Beijing, China
-Weihai Sea Cucumber Pond Club Project • Engage in Research and Conceptual Design and attending firm internal meetings • Produce Architectural drawings, weekly presentation PPT, and Physical Model -Haikou Jiangdong Huandao Experimental School Project • Produce 3D Printing Physical Models and Photorecording • Produce Architectural drawings and Renderings by Rhino, Enscape, and Adobe Suite for marketing
-Songshan Lake Science and Technology Center Project • Produce renderings and diagrams for competition phase by Adobe Suite -Christmas and New Year greeting cards for marketing • Developing original artwork, illustrations, and graphics and designLayout
China Architecture Design & Research Group
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 | Beijing, China
-Jiangxi Tourist Town Planning Project • Contribute to the Site Analysis and Material Research -Beijing residential apartment project • Draw and render Master Plans using AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop
CER T I F I CA T E & A W A R D Graduate Certification in Integrated Product Design LEED AP BD+C & LEED Green Associate Honorable Mention in Schenk-Woodman Scholarship Competition
May 2024 Aug 2022 Jan 2022
Propose Breathing Cloud Project to contribute expanded street presence to the urban experience of the neighborhood
LE A DER SH I P E X P E R I E N C E Tech Director of Penn Chinese Theater Club
Manage the stage, lighting, sound, props, amd costume design teams for the show Hi Robbery
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
P UB LI CA T I O N & E X HIB IT I O N Studio 601 project Zen & 602 project Culture Manifold, Pressing Matters XII, Weitzman school of design Housing Justice Futures Exhibition, Philadephia Forum on DRCC, PA
2022-2023 Mar 2023
T ECH N I Q U E IT Programs • 3D Modeling: Rhino, Revit, Sketchup, Grasshopper,
Model making • Hand model, laser cutter, concrete casting, 3D printer
Zbrush • 2D Visualization: AutoCAD, Adobe Suite CC • Rendering: Vray,
Hand drawing • Good at pastel and sketching techniques
Lumion, Enscape, KeyShot • Others: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Language • Proficient in English and Mandarin