Po-Chen, Chi
EDUCATION
Tel: (+1) 415-3755-058 Email: chipochen0605@gmail.com 1224 Athens St, San Francisco, CA 94112, U.S.A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pochen-chi-a2b71a2b4/
Jan. 2024-Dec. 2025
Academy of Art University
Sep. 2014-Jun. 2020
Chung Hua University
EXPERIENCE Jun. 2022-Jul. 2023 Sept. 2019-Oct. 2020 Taipei, Taiwan
Master of Arts in Advanced Architectural Design Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning
Fred C.Y. Hsu Architects Project Manager Architectural Designer • • • • • • • •
Apr. 2021-May. 2022 Taipei, Taiwan
COMPETITIONS
PORTFOLIO
Managed a team of 5 colleagues to design floor plans, 3D renderings, physical models, and construction drawings. Responsible for conducting preliminary planning proposals, basic design, detailed design, and preparing construction drawing packages for tendering. Coordinated and communicated on the construction sites with surveyors, mechanical and electrical engineers, civil engineers, and structural engineers. Reviewed regulations and prepared license drawings to obtain construction permits from the municipal government. Represented the company to conduct on-site supervision to ensure that drawings align with the construction and comply with legal standards. Attended design briefings and business negotiations on behalf of the company, providing professional technical advice. Total cases of interior design competitive bids: 5; successful bids: 3; completed projects: 2. Total cases of architectural design competitive bids: 6; successful bids: 2.
Point Architects and Planners Architectural Designer •
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Worked with Microsoft Corp., in collaboration with AECOM, Exyte, and RED A company of eNGie Impact, to build and design the Data Center in Taiwan; responsible for 3D drawing construction, detailed design, and regulatory review for the CIVIL and Substation components; collaborated and communicated with electromechanical technicians, civil engineers, and structural engineers. Successfully completed 2 architectural projects and participated in 2 interior design projects. Led a team of 2 colleagues, overseeing project management and ensuring timely delivery. Representative work: Chungyuan Train Station (detailed portfolio available upon request).
Sept. 2017
Youth Social Housing Spatial Design Competition
Jul. 2016
Intelligent Living Space Design Competition Architecture and Building Research Institute of the Interior, (R.O.C) Taiwan
INTERSHIPS Aug. 2018- Oct. 2018 Hsinchu, Taiwan
Aug. 2017-Sept. Yangon, Myanmar
Jun. 2017-Jul. Taipei, Taiwan
PROFICIENCY
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Honorable Mention
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Judge’s Award
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University USR Project Member
Project title: Sparkling Market: Lighting Design International Forum • Contributed to an academic–community design initiative focused on urban revitalization, collaborating with international architects Takaharu Tezuka and Masahide Kakudate, and supporting a 3-day intensive workshop through 3D modeling and physical model production as part of a collaborative design team.
GEP Architects and Environment Architectural Designer Assistant •
Developed interior architectural design for KTV (karaoke) and hot pot venues, translating spatial concepts into construction documentation, and participated in design coordination meetings and proposal preparation for large-scale shopping mall projects.
Gary Lee and Partners, Architects Architectural Designer Assistant • •
Designed and developed floor plans, 3D modeling, and perspective rendering; prepared service proposals. Total case of designed competitive bid: 1; successful bid: 1
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Languages: Mandarin (native), English (proficient) Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Revit, Illustrator, SketchUp, Lumion ; Advanced in Enscape, Rhino, InDesign, Photoshop, Grasshopper, V-Ray Drawing Skills: Proficient in painting (colored pencil), sketching (pencil and charcoal) Certifications: Autodesk AutoCAD 2015 Certified Professional, Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 Certified Professional
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