Ruxuan Qi
Toronto,ON
Summary
Driven architect with experience at Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, showcasing proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, and innovative design solutions for over 5 hospital projects. Demonstrates advanced research skills and a keen eye for detail, significantly enhancing project quality through creative problem-solving and effective use of AI Rendering Tools.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Architecture Intern
Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute
Guangzhou, Guangdong
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed 3D models of proposed buildings and structures for 6+ architectural projects.
- Researched building codes, zoning regulations, fire regulations, and other ordinances for school and office building complexes.
- Assisted in the preparation of architectural drawings, designs, renderings, and documents for 13+ targeted clients and officials.
- Analyzed and reconstructed architectural plans for a 5-story historic building with incomplete documentation, utilizing archival research and photographic evidence to create accurate renovation-ready drawings.
- Conducted detailed field surveys to document existing conditions for the renovation of an old, dilapidated community, contributing to the project's restoration and revitalization efforts.
Architectural Design Internship
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Contributed to the development of 5+ hospital design projects, focusing on functionality, compliance, and aesthetic integration.
- Produced high-quality renderings for hotel and hospital projects using tools like Enscape and D5, enhancing client presentations and design visualizations.
- Conducted precedent research for detailed design elements, including roofs, stairs, sky gardens, and landscape features, to inform and enhance project development.
- Collaborated on client communications to understand project requirements and designed a roof garden for a kindergarten, emphasizing optimal sunlight exposure and creating a rural-inspired environment for children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Specialist in Architectural Studies, Minor in Visual Studies
University of Toronto
Toronto06-2025
Skills
- 3D modelling software: Rhino(Grasshopper), AutoCAD, SketchUp
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Design Software: Illustrator, Indesign
- Rendering Software: Enscape, D5
- Figma Design Software
- AI Rendering Tools: Eden, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney
- Physical Model making
School Projects
- Parametric Tower Design: Parametric Design of Rotational Tower.
- Urban Visualization, Observing and Designing in Toronto's Little Tibet.
- Student Residence Building Design, Redesigning Woodsworth Residence Building facade on Bloor St.
Timeline
Architecture Intern
Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute
06.2024 - 09.2024
Architectural Design Internship
ZHEJIANG PROVINCE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Specialist in Architectural Studies, Minor in Visual Studies
University of Toronto
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