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Selected works 2019-2022

ZICHU WANG

IRIS WANG

+6145 1035 336 iriswang0309@gmail.com

Melbourne, AU

ABOUT ME

Detail-oriented Architectural Graduate with over 2 years of work experience, strong innovation skills, and design thinking. A quick learner, self-motivated, and proficient in Rhino, Revit, Auto- CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite. Possesses strong communication skills, fostering solid team and client relationships. Aiming to create architecture that offers stability and comfort through the explortion of materials, space, and form.

EDUCATION

2019 - 2020

2015 - 2017

EXPERIENCE

Melbourne University | Master of Architecture

Monash University | Bachelor of Architecture Design

Graduate Architect | Casa Forte Group

Melbourne, VIC | 05/2021 – 12/2023

Support the Project Lead and Design Director in high-end commercial design projects, from concept design, schematic design to construction documentation. Independently guided team members on design and materials, and produced detailed drawings and renderings.

Conceptual Design Phrase: Actively participated in design concept and brainstorming sessions, nurturing creative design concepts and innovative solutions (project types: commercial complexes, multi-functional arcades, bowling alleys, bars, and hotel lobbies).

Design Documentation Phrase: Translated conceptual designs into detailed plans using Revit, and generated 3D models of building plans in Rhino for client presentations.

Utilized Revit and AutoCAD to create floor plans, elevations, section drawings, and materials boards, contributing to detailed construction documentation.

Construction Phrase: Independently drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed. Executed notable projects such as Holey Moley Bar, Archie Brothers Arcade, Strike Bowling, and Hijinx Hotel with locations in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities. Selected materials, produced detailed furniture and lighting specifications based on budget constraints.

Team Member | AA Visiting School Program Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC | 07/2020

Collaborated with team members to successfully complete a new home facility within a tight 2-week timeframe, overseeing the project from inception to completion. Designed projects within specific themes, utilizing prototyping, sketching, drawing, and film to meet design objectives while adhering to strict time constraints.

Maintained consistently high standards of productivity and quality across all operational areas.

Demonstrated a strong work ethic, quickly acquiring necessary skills and optimizing performance in all tasks.

SKILLS

REFERENCE

Available up on request

ACADEMIC

01. Lost in Transition Nightingale hotel|5th Year Design Thesis

02. The Airy Student convention centre|4th Year Design Studio

PROFESSIONAL

03. Strike Bowling Entertainment venue |Casa Forte Group

04. Archie Brother Cirque Electria One-stop entertainment destination |Casa Forte Group

Lost in Transition

The Nightingale Hotel

Thesis design studio

Individual work

Location: Melbourne , Australia

This thesis attempts to explore the potentiality of customized design in creating and maintaining the sense of belonging in the diverse society context. Will architecture, as a “permanent” item, be influenced by “temporary” occupants? Can “temporary” occupants become narratives to guide the growth of architecture? Does architecture still be permanent when facing different occupants?

QUEEN STREET

LONSDALE

STREET

HARDWARE STREET

NIAGARA LANE LITTLE BOURKE ST

ELIZABETH STREET

SITE PLAN : 372 LITTLE BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE

The site is surrounding by tall building

BOURKE

STREET

Void in the middle of the building is desiged to ensure ventilation and light

Hold back 3m to prevent strong winds at the entrance

Roof terrace for laundry and vegetation

Process of How to Make Booking

Step 1 : How long you want to stay

Step 2 : Choose your room size

Step 3 : Decide your own lighitng

single /short term

Deluxe single /long term stay

Couple/friends / long/short term

Family / long/short term

Semi-public / shared kitchen/ dinning/commun

+ + + + + family parent+child couple/friends

Deluxe single/Double /long term stay

Deluxe Double/Couple/friends / long/short term

single /short term Family / long/short term

Semi-public / shared kitchen/ dinning/commun

Typical Room View

02. The Airy

Student Learning Centre

4th Year Design Studio Work

Location: Herion Island, Queensland, Australia Group work + Individual work

Roles: Site Analysis, Concept Design, 3D Modelling, Render, Technical Drawings, Model

SHAPE

The proposition will represent the new center of distribution through the station where the shape of the circle is used to redistribute the entire flue. By creating a circular intersection, this proposition will corporate programs and circulation together. The shape will facilitate the circulation from this new center to other existing services in Heron Island Research Station. The shape of circle is ideal shape, which can create mutli-entrances face to different directions, and also takes into consideration the local condition of this island to avoid removing trees.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION

This proposal is aim to create a mutilfunction space while respects the environment. So this peoject is designed to keep same condition, retain mostly trees on this site and change the shape of this proposal to avoiding these trees. Besides, I created a few courtyards inside the proposal to allow trees grow from the central proposal that nature encloses building but building contain nature.

CIRCULATION

Once when people entered into the building the visitors will find themselves under a covered space which allows tree trucks appear under the beam of the pergola. From there, people can view the history and culture of Heron Island, this space is designed as a commutation space for people to discuss and rest. There is no designed pathway in this proposal that grant people to go everywhere and let them understand this space well. The pergola structure redistricts the entrance which aim to obscure the bounary between nature and this proposition. There is no enclose wall which is totally open up to environment.

1. Teaching Laboratories 2. Library 3. Aquaria

4. Reef Touch Tank

5. Seminar Room

6. Terrance

Cross

Long

Strike Bowling

Entertainment venue

Professional Design Work

Location: Melbourne, Australia Built: 2023

Cilent: FunLab

Roles: Analysis, Concept Design, 3D Modelling, Render, Technical Drawings

This prjoect is located in Chadstone's lastest addition, The Social Quarter, a new all seasons playground.

The project inspired by the iconic New York Grand Central Station, guests will enter the immersive fit out via train carriages that use digital projection. A train carriage has been designed for the entrance to the venue and the entire ground floor has been cleverly transformed into a waiting platform for trains to board and go up to the first floor, taking you into the retro world of bowling.

Bar Seating Area View

Shoes storage

Bowling Area view

Raised Seating Area view

ARCHIE BROTHER CIRQUE ELECTRIA

Professional Design Work

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Built: 2023

Cilent: FunLab

Roles: Concept Design, 3D Modelling, Render, Technical Drawings

This prjoect is located in Chadstone's lastest addition, next to the STRIKE Bowlling.

The main concept of this project is to create a classical playground. Inspired by the circus, it incorporates many symbolic circus shapes. The bar area cleverly integrates the pointed tent of a circus, while the seating combines elements of a carousel and a clown. The exaggerated and vibrant patterns and texture give dreamlike visual experience.