Board / Committee / Commission Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Shuang Yan Female
Please specify the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for:* Housing Committee
I am Currenty a member of the above Committe, and am seking reappointment. • Yes O No
RESIDENCY / EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
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Home/Cell Phone Number: How long have you lived in Emeryville? Place of Employment: Occupation:
Richard Beard Architects Architectural Designer
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EDUCATION / EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS
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College:
University of California, Berkeley
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ADVISORY BODY EXPERIENCE / INFORMATION
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions or Committees? • No
Have you served on a Board, Commission or Commite beto? Please list all past and current City of Emeryville advisory boards.
Please list any past and current board, commission or committee memberships outside of Emeryville.
Please list all organization memberships and positions held.
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Please list any relevant work and volunteer experience.
Why are you interested in serving on this Board, Commission or Committee? : a resident of Emeryville, I have consistently received and thoroughly reviewed the Housir mmittee';s agenda letters. My profession as an architect has naturally instilled in me a dee or residential spaces.
ogress and well-being of Emeryville as my home. I am happy to use my knowledge and profession. expertise to contribute to the community and the city, nsuring that our developments align with o residents'; needs and enhance the overall quality of life.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS ONLY
Please provide a short (300 words or less) statement discussing your ideas and attitudes about planning in Emeryville. Please consider issues such as traffic, industrial and commercial development density, affordable housing, maintaining community diversity and jobs/housing balance. * indicates required fields.
SHUANG YAN WeChat:
Architectural Designer
WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
Architectural Designer, Richard Beard Architects Oct. 2020 - Present University of California, Berkeley, • Recognized leader in independent residential architecture with numerous Aug. 2017 - May. 2020 industry awards and featured projects in top-tier magazines. Master of Architecture • Managed high-end residential projects from concept to construction, (GPA 3.85/4) ensuring effective client and consultant communication. • Contributed to marketing efforts, securing multiple project commissions. Tongji University, Shanghai, China • Shaped company brand through portfolio creation, website maintenance, Sep. 2012 - July. 2016 and social media management. Published projects in magazines and Bachelor of Engineering in Landscape Architecture
achieved distinctions in award competitions. Study in Cross - Disciplinary Class (GPA 4.32/5)
Designer & Researcher, XR Lab @ Berkeley Feb. 2018 - Oct. 2020 • Developed multiple Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) projects, gaining coverage on various websites. Certifications • Conducted in-depth user research, skillfully translating user demands into diverse functionalities within virtual scenarios. LEED Accredited Professional • Leveraged head-mounted devices to simulate spatial experiences, successfully implementing core project functionalities.
Architectural Designer, SmithGroup, San Francisco June.2019 - Dec.2019 • Contributed to the design of large-scale government building projects, managing partial design aspects, technical drawings, physical and digital 3D Modeling models, and related documentation. Revit, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, • Utilized advanced digital design tools to create innovative architectural Revit, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, solutions, elevating overall design quality. Vectorworks, Designer, The Open Workshop, San Francisco Feb. 2019 - June. 2019 2D Graphics • Participated in the 2019 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Exhibition Hand-drawing, Enscape, V-ray
• played a pivotal role in the planning and execution. Showcased innovative Design
approaches to urban design and architecture through installations and Interaction Design, User Research,
large-scale visual artworks. Rapid Prototying, Visual Design Wireframing, Storyboarding
Architectural Intern, Aidlin Darling, San Francisco May. 2018 - Aug. 2018 • Assisted in architectural design and development for various projects Fabrication • Utilized digital tools to create models, concept diagrams, renderings, and hysical model making, Laser cutting drawings. Achieved multiple prestigious awards globally 3D printing Designer, Scenic Architectures Office, Shanghai March. 2017 - July. 2017 Others • Contributed to various public, school, and commercial building projects, C/C+ +/C#, Java, Python, Unity, actively involved in conceptual design and development. ARKit, Spark AR Studio, Xcode, • Assisted in project coordination, fostering effective team communication. Android, Arduino, Figma, Shaders, SHUANG YAN WeChat:
Architectural Designer
COMPETITION & PRIZE EDUCATION
Ist Prize, 3rd International Shopping Plaza Concept Competition Dec. 2019 University of California, Berkeley, • The International Shopping Plaza Concept Competition held by Wanda Aug. 2017 - May. 2020 Commercial Planning & Research Institute aims to inspire designer Master of Architecture around the world to explore new concepts for shopping centers. (GPA 3.85/4) • Project Urban Symbiosis was selected as the first prize of this competition.
The prize Tongji University, Shanghai, China
• The other award winners are all well-known large national and Sep. 2012 - July. 2016 international architecture companies. Bachelor of Engineering in Landscape Architecture
Winner, 2020 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students May. 2020 Study in Cross - Disciplinary Class • The AIA COTE Top Ten for Students is a competition that recognizes (GPA 4.32/5)
exceptional projects that integrate sustainable design strategies. • Recognition for this achievement was featured on multiple platforms, including, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, Architect Certifications Magazine, Archinect, Bustler and PaintSquare.
The Third Prize, National University Landscape Design Award Oct. 2016 LEED Accredited Professional The "Academy" Design Award, Tongji University July. 2016 Golden Dandelion Awards, International Green Campus Alliance Nov. 2013 PUBLICATIONS & FEATURED 3D Modeling
Revit, Rhinoceros, Sketchup,
Revit, Grasshopper, AutoCAD,
BAMPFA AR - Augmented Time Exhibition Oct. 2019 Vectorworks, • Assisted the XR Lab in research assitant and equipment support for a BAMPFA AR that explores new modes of narrative and storytelling using 2D Graphics augmented reality as a medium to showcase the history of the BAMPFA. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism Exhibition Sep. 2019 Hand-drawing, Enscape, V-ray • Contributed to Open Workshop's exhibition, using interactive installations and large-scale paintings to explore the dynamic era of information. The Design exhibit, in archive format, captured and organized records to reflect how Interaction Design, User Research, diverse societies navigate and construct in today's world. Rapid Prototying, Visual Design May. 2020/2019/2018 Wireframing, Storyboarding
Berkeley Circus 20208201982018 Recognition
• Projects was selected for annual Berkley Circus exhibition every year. Fabrication ARCH and LEAP First Annual Student Exhibition, Berkeley Sep. 2019 Physical model making, Laser cutting Oct. 2018 3D printing
Selected Works of Space and Body, Tongji University Press Selected Works of Design Method and Architectural Form - Home Above Others Market III, Tongji University Press May. 2017 C/C++/C#, Java, Python, Unity, ARKit, Spark AR Studio, Xcode,
Selected Works of Everyday Life and Beyond, ArchiCreation Magazine Mar. 2017 Android, Arduino, Figma, Shaders, Selected Works of The Teaching Plan for Tongji Architectural Design Dec. 2015