YUFAN(GRACE) LIANG
Berkeley, CA 94608 grace1998824@gmail.com +1 5105616293 Portfolio link
Education 2021-25
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Master of Architecture GPA 3.8/4.0 2017-21
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Cambridge, MA
University Of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK
B.A in Architecture Studies GPA 3.76/4.0, graduate with distinction Dean’s List 2018-2021 July- Aug.2019
Design Discovery Summer Program Total in six weeks, it aims to produce three design projects in a mode of design studio May- Aug.2018
Art and Visual Culture Summer Program Two-weeks experience of studying architectural history, it brought me new insight
Experience May.2023-May.2024
1Year 3Months
Neri&Hu Design and Research Office
Shanghai, China
Architecture Intern •Team on ULINK Competition: Contributed to conceptual design, rendering and schematic design (SD). Focused on creating an efficient yet aesthetically compelling design while conducting site research to inform the project. •Team on JJV ChaoFengYuan Villa: Assisted with schematic design, rendering, model making, and design development (DD). Addressed the challenge of guestroom size limitations, ensuring the design met the client’s requirements for both function and comfort. •Team on ZUNYI Hotel: Engaged in conceptual design, model making, rendering, and schematic design(SD). Focused on optimizing hotel room layouts to ensure sufficient space allocation while maintaining design integrity. Jun- Sep. 2022
SMITHGROUP
Los Angeles, CA
Architecture Intern •Team on USC Hub Schematic Design: Assisted with interior design: 3D modeling and rendering; assisted with area tabulation using Revit, contributing to the development of schematic design and helping the team resolve layout challenges to optimize spatial efficiency. •Team on MOB Design Development: Contributed to façade design and rendering using SketchUp and Enscape, conducted material research for the façade, and helped solve challenges related to waterproofing and low-maintenance durability to enhance long-term performance. •Team on Lighting Interior Research: Conducted physical lighting mock-up modeling and display, including woodworking for lighting prototypes and research on light behavior and material interaction to enhance design development. Jun- Sep. 2019
Tus Design Group
Wuxi, China
Architecture Intern •Team on Residential Renovation: Contributed to concept design, 3D modeling, and plan development, while assisting the team with graphic presentation to effectively communicate design ideas.
Competition Sep 2024
Buildner Unbuilt Award 2024
Shortlisted in Top 30 Adaptive-reuse project about relics and ruins, located in VAJ DAM Jun 2023
Kaira Looro Competiton Awarded in Top 20
Designed a primary school in Senegal, west Africa
Software
Rhino| Revit| SketchUp| AutoCAD| Adobe Photoshop| Illustrator| InDesign Vray| Enscape| Grasshopper| Karamba| Climate Studio