Resume
2019-2025
Yifan Liu
Master of Science in Advanced Urban Design
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
Cornell University
Bachelor of Architecture
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture
LEED Green Associate
Cell: +1 201-918-887
E-Mail: archilyf@qq.com yl3878@cornell.edu
Beijing | New York City
Objective
Education
08/2024 – 08/2025
26 Broadway/TATA Center, NYC, New York, USA
09/2019 – 07/2024 Beijing, China
Experience
10/2022 - 06/2023
How Programme? Co., LTD
07/2022 - 08/2022
TuShang (Beijing) Architecture Design & Consulting Co., Ltd
07/2022 - 08/2022
Beijing Institute of Architectural Design & Research Co., Ltd.
Cell: +1 201-918-887 (U.S.A) +86 158-0166-9938 (China)
E-Mail: archilyf@qq.com yl3878@cornell.edu Yifan Liu
With a solid background in architecture and urban design, I have gained extensive experience in architectural/interior design, urban planning, and project management through 6 years of academic and professional practice. I am seeking a position as a junior urban/architectural designer, where I can apply my skills in spatial analysis, sustainable design strategies, and data-driven urban solutions to create impactful built environments.
Master of Science in Advanced Urban Design
Gensler Family AAP NYC Center
Cornell University
Conducted research and design work focused on Sunnyside Yard and Flushing Meadow-Corona Park in New York City.
Engaged in coursework and studios exploring adaptive urbanism, transitoriented development, and community-based planning practices. As team leader conducted designed an urban renewal proposal in Cleveland in ULI Hines 2025 Student Competition.
Bachelor of Architecture
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Bachelor’s degree with major in Architecture.
Gained comprehensive training in architectural design and urban design, focusing on spatial aesthetics, structural systems, transit-orientated development and urban issues in Beijing.
Part-time, Assistant Architectural Designer
While maintaining high academic performance, efficiently managed time to visit construction sites, design offices, and both online and offline meetings. Engaged with investors, operators, material suppliers, and contractors to ensure the project stayed on schedule and was delivered on time. Led the design and project management for multiple commercial spaces in Qinhuangdao Anaya Community, including restaurants, fashion boutiques, and tennis courts.
Intern Architect
Responsible for designing construction plans of renovating cultural architecture of Anqing.
Intern Architect
Assisted in designing Beijing NanYuan Forest Park.
Developed rural revitalization plans for XiKouWai Village, integrating sustainable architectural solutions and community-driven initiatives
Cell: +1 201-918-887 (U.S.A)
+86 158-0166-9938 (China) E-Mail: archilyf@qq.com yl3878@cornell.edu
07/2021 - 08/2021
Architectural
07/2020 - 02/2021
Wujing Architecture Design (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Honor & Awards
Skill Toolkit
Extracurricular Activities
Participant
Participated in a survey of the current state of architecture in Xisi North Street.
Designed exterior facades and made landscape improvements to the buildings in the neighborhood.
Intern Architect
During the summer following my first academic year, I participated in this internship as the youngest designer on the team. My responsibilities included model processing, rendering, design development, and preparation of presentation documents. I was actively involved in multiple architectural and interior renovation projects for senior living facilities.
Thesis Prize, BUCEA
Technology Driven Uran Design in Beijing No.1 Thermal Plant
As the only urban design thesis group in the entire school, our proposal received unanimous praise and in-depth discussions from professional urban planners, urban designers, architects and The real investor of the project.
First Prize of China Stage Saint-Gobain ARCHITECTURE STUDENT CONTEST 2022
Awarded for a student residential complex design in Warsaw, integrating net-zero energy solutions while respecting historical buildings and activating the surrounding area.
First Prize
Beijing International Design Week
Led a team as group leader and financial manager to study informal construction practices. Directed construction workers to realize architectural designs, successfully completing a built project that emphasized hands-on learning and adaptability
Bronze Award, CADA Japan Concept Art Design Award
Second Prize , The 8th Luban Cup Extracurricular Academic and Technological Competition
Mandarin Chinese (native) / English (professional proficiency)
Microsoft Office Suite: Word / Powerpoint / Excel
Cartography & Modeling: AutoCAD, REVIT(basic), Rhino, Grasshoper, SketchUp, QGIS
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere
Programming: Python, html
Rendering: Enscape
Assistant Photographer, Cornell University
Assisted in shooting activities held by Cornell AAP NYC, and organized photography documents.
President of the Department of Student Life, Student Union, BUCEA
As President of the Student Union's Department of Student Life, implemented initiatives that improved campus facilities and addressed student concerns effectively.