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Andi Chen
Contact University Involvement
Atlanta, Georgia
631 - 268 - 8232
andreachen55@gmail.com
Linked In /andrea-chen-arch/
Education
Kennesaw State University
B.ARCH, Bachelor of Architecture |Aug. 2021 - May 2025
Accelerated Track
Georgia State University
No Degree, Engineering|Aug. 2019 - May 2021
Honors College
Work and Volunteer Experience
SLAM Collaborative
May 2023 - May 2025
Architecture Intern: Assist with schematic design, program planning, fundraising booklets, construction documents, etc.
Taqueria Tsunami
Oct. 2022 - May 2023
Host/Coordinator: Customer service, organize and coordinate rotation, open and close restaurant
Ivy Hill Animal Hospital
May 2019 - Jan. 2020
Kennel Chief: Lead kennel team in animal care, customer service with boarding clients
Austin Elementary School STEM Day
Spring 2021
Organize STEM demonstrations and teach experiments to students
AIAS (KSU) Fundraising Chair, Member
Since Fall 2022
Plan and run fundraising events on and off campus
MAC (KSU) Treasurer, AT Liason, Mentor
Since Fall 2022
Host mentoring sessions with undergraduate students, manage funds for events
NOMAS (KSU) Committee Member
Since Fall 2021
Volunteer at NOMAS events
PTK Honor Society (GSU) HIA Vice President
Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Organize and create graphics for research and community service events
WiSE (GSU) Co-Chair of External Events
Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Plan and organize events and speakers
Skills
Drafting, Hand Sketching
Rhino, Enscape, Revit
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
AutoCAD, Inventor
Microsoft Office
Digital Fabrication
Awards
Cooper Carry 3 Minute Thesis (KSU)
Honorable Mention
President’s Honor List (KSU)
2 Semesters
Dean’s Honor List (KSU)
5 Semesters
Organization
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Conversational
Interests
Chen
Andi (they/them)
Undergraduate architecture student graduating in May 2025 seeking full time Designer position. I am interested in designing experiential and practical spaces with a focus on sustainability. I excel in board design, model making, and graphics. I have current experience in schematic design and program planning for medical education buildings as well as marketing work for interviews, proposals, and client presentations.
Inclination House
Single Family Home
Site: Atlanta, GA
The Inclination House is a single family home designed for the Li family and the needs of each family member. The circulation of the home derives from the Mobius house by UN Studios following the daily routine of each member of the Li family.
Inclination House
794 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Inclination House is a contemporary home designed for the Li family. It is located in Atlanta, Georgia, in Midtown. The base geometry is manipulated along site factors to create an optimal living space. The circulation of the house is modeled after the Mobius House by UN Studios. The circulation follows the daily routine of the family.
Juniper St NE
Floor Plans & Renders
Section A Section B
Fusion
Culinary and Cultural Arts
Site: Westside Atlanta Westside Paper Development
Fusion is a culinary and cultural arts center that seeks to create a connection between the inevitable gentrification that occurs and cherishes the history of what was once there.
Fusion
950 W Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Culinary and Cultural Arts Center
Fusion is located in Westside Atlanta next to the Westside Paper Development. The design explores a connection between the inevitable gentrification that occurs in development and cherishing the history that was once there.
The Fusion culinary school emphasizes the history of foods and their culture which can be observed through the cultural arts exhibits. The culinary focused blocks represent the historic aspect while the transparent represents the gentrified portion, these are tied together by the translucent ribbon that feeds through the building.
Concept Development
Grid - defined by compass axes and existing building. Form Development - spaces created with consideration for grid and circulation.
Program - defining relationship between cultural center and culinary school.
Window Shroud
Glazing
Concrete Floor Slab
Steel Floor Joists
Brick Facade
Air Space
Membrane
Steel Studs
Night Render
Auditorium Seating Render
Section Perspective
The Surge
Integrative Studio
Site: Marietta, GA Kennesaw State University
The Surge is a new STEM building on the Kennesaw State University campus that emphasizes progression. This building explores systems integration into the building for a deeper understanding of building processes.
The Surge
1100 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060
The Surge emphasizes the progression and energy of moving forward in science and technology. The form reflects this as it pushes toward the rest of campus. The program is organized to create hierarchy between administration and the student body while still allowing students to easily meet and work with their professors.
Base Geometry - aligns with the rectilinear buildings on the rest of campus
Slicing - this organization creates courtyard opportunities and separates the office from the classrooms.
Slanting - creates a captivating form with emphasis on the concept of moving forward and progression.
Final Form - following the steep slope of the site while managing daylighting throughout the building.
Integrated Section
