www.ashleywsu.com
ASHLEY SU EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) - GPA 3 82
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Synthesis Option Studios, Urban Design Studio, Materials and Assembly, Coding For Creatives, Fabrication Customization, Chair
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Exchange Semester centered on Urban Design
EXPERIENCE
Gensler, New York
Architectural Intern
Contributed to Design Development phases by editing drawings for finish approvals
Sat in on client presentations, gaining insights into project communication and feedback
Curated material samples and assisted with plan option layout iterations for interior projects
Attended Gensler learning seminars to deepen understanding of industry practices
Architecture Design Studio: Praxis Studio II
Studio Teaching Assistant
Organized studio presentation layouts and materials using InDesign
Provided conceptual and design feedback to students during desk critiques and reviews.
Prepared and facilitated office hours to support students' project development
Helped discuss means of representation in drawings and models
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs
Architecture Teaching Assistant
Contributed to program pedagogy
Teaching Assistant for Analog and Digital Media
Edited and produced content and documentation for program management
EX-CHANGE Publication & Exhibition
Design and Fabrication Assistant
Assisted with curation of works for exhibition display
Designed final spreads for final publication
Cut, drilled, and assembled parts of exhibition
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Technical Skills and Proficiencies:
Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Microsoft Office
Bluebeam Revu
ClimateStudio
Rhino
Revit
V-Ray
Enscape
Grasshopper
Woodworking Machinery + Laser Cutting
iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Photography
ashleysu@andrew.cmu.edu
Achievments & Awards:
2024 Nuclear Bomb Memorial Competition Shortlisted 2023 Epic Metals Competition Honorable Mention
Languages:
Native Mandarin
Elementary French
Interests:
Classical ballet, model making, ceramics, video production