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portfolio by Jackie Chiang
University of California, Berkeley
College of Environmental Design
B.A., Architecture
Minor, Structural Engineering
Minor, Disability Studies
Jackie Chiang
she/hers | jackie.chiang@berkeley.edu | +1 (408)-757-3432 | www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-chiang
University of California, Berkeley | GPA: 3.677
B.A., Architecture | College of Environmental Design | NOMAS | AIAS Minor, Structural Engineering | College of Engineering Minor, Disability Studies | College of Letters & Science education
experience
Aug 2022-May 2026
Architectural Intern | Interactive Resources, Inc. | Point Richmond May 2024-Aug 2024
• Designed and produced on Revit and AutoCAD various drawings for construction documents collaboratively with teams of 3+
• Reorganized firm’s materials library and archives; communicated with vendors to present clients with diverse material options
• Documented field observations and measurements from site visits for tenant improvement and asset renewal projects
• Communicated schematic designs and code requirements with clients through renderings and land and feasibility studies
Activities Coordinator | New World Architect’s Camp | Berkeley & Oakland
Jul 2023-present
NWA is a free summer camp introducing middle school students from underrepresented communities to the world of architecture and design. The program is in partnership with the American Institute of Architects East Bay and the Fam1st Family Foundation.
• Planned and led design-focused activities and trips with a core leadership group of five professionals in the architecture field
• Guided students through project ideation, sketching, drafting, designing, and using artificial intelligence for rendering
Outdoor Nature Lab (ONL) Lead | The Lawrence Hall of Science | Berkeley Oct 2022-present
• Concentrating on improving Visitor Engagement through randomized observations on how visitors use the space and materials
• Bridging the gap between student staff/volunteers and full time staff by advocating for more guidelines on the ONL content
• Collaborating with ONL partners including but not limited to the BEETLES Project, California State Parks, and Cafe Ohlone
Freelance Architectural Designer | Private Clients | Oakland
Jul 2023-Jan 2024
• Produced 3D models and renderings with furnishing and surrounding environment on Revit based on provided 2D drawings
• Led constant communication with clients to ensure deliverables were completed in a timely manner with requested revisions
Public Relations Director & Publications Designer | University of California Marching Band | Berkeley Cal Band, founded in 1891, is one of few remaining student-run marching bands in the country. The band has a membership of over 200 students that perform at every home football game, and various events throughout the year as the Straw Hat Band.
• Leading nine committee members on managing our social media platforms, recruitment, fundraising, alumni/community relations, website maintenance, and media production to promote and expand the band’s public image
• Creating digital and print graphics in line with Cal Band’s brand to reach a larger audience and connect with supporters
• Increased social media engagement by 50.1% during the first three months as Publications Designer, reaching 111,000 accounts
• Communicating and collaborating with university and community partners to increase the outreach and diversity of the band
• Negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding with the athletics department to ensure safety and proper compensation
• Apparel Coordinator for PR Committee 2023 and Mellophone Director’s Assistant for Musical Activities Committee 2023
extracurricular skills
• Revit, Bluebeam, Rhinoceros 3D, AutoCAD, Twinmotion, D5, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom), Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Miro Board, SketchUp, Canva, Gravit Figma, Vizcom
• Languages: Mandarin (speaking: fluent; writing/reading: intermediate) and French (basic)
• 11 years of studying Viola; Proficient in piano, music theory, conducting, and composition
• Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certified (Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador with the Epilepsy Foundation)
honors
• American Institute of Architects Silicon Valley William R. Hawley Fund Recipient | 2024
• American Institute of Architects Silicon Valley Ehrlich Rominger Fund Recipient | 2023
• California Community Builders Spring 2024 BIPOC Architecture Student Award Recipient | 2024
• Intel’s Andy Grove Scholarship Recipient | 2023
• Received 2nd place in the LoopWorks Personal Rapid Transit Station Design & Art Contest | 2022
contents
school projects
choreographing urban flow platform. building.
scenic design & hand drafting
sankofa garden
internship projects
stanford guest house renovation
golden gate gateway
graphic design projects
norcal benefit
choreographing urban flow
Instructor: Elizabeth Bishop
Spring 2025
choreographing urban flow is the current, ongoing project of a third year spring studio. The project is set on San Pablo Ave by the Fox Theater in Oakland. The studio brings focus to the circulation, materiality, structure, and fenestration of a building through studying mat buildings and daylight factories. The building design shown here choreographes flow from the residential edge of the site to the busy San Pablo Ave with bold, sculptural walls that organically cut through an orthogonal, structural grid. The interlude research project of a local, repurposed daylight factory is also shown on the following page. The old ink factory, now winery, in West Berkeley’s use of concrete trusses and clerestory windows was studied to help develop the structural system of this studio’s main project.
1340 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA
Elizabeth Bishop Jackie Chiang, Julia Grant
platform. building.
Instructor: Andrew Atwood Fall 2024
platform. building. is the final project of a third year fall studio on the fundamentals of architectural design. The project is set on the Faculty Glade, a recreational grass hill area on the UC Berkeley campus. The initial design started with three platforms, each serving a significant activity or vista of the site. A grid system based off of the middle platform was then imposed onto the other two platforms to organize the structure and programming of new academic buildings.
scenic design & hand drafting
Instructor: Arnel Sancianco
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
scenic design & hand drafting consists of work from two classes taught by set and production designer, Arnel Sancianco. The set design is for “Mousetrap”, an Agatha Christie play. The idea to restyle this play’s set was first inspired by retro futuristic illustrations from the 1950s. The eerie perfection of the living spaces depicted in these illustrations complemented the deception produced by the characters in this story. At first glance, this mid-century living room is warm and cozy but small details like the hidden door in the stone wall or the snow fallen on the Joshua trees, allow the murder mystery to play out. The drafting plates are part of the technical skills course focused on hand drafting orthographic projections, sections, detail drawings, plans, models, and renderings.
sankofa garden
Instructors: Jeremiah Tolbert, Karen Frick, Cameron Toler
In collaboration with ENV DES 131 Spring 2023 students and mentees
Spring-Summer 2023
sankofa garden is the cumulative project of a Community Design Process course. Organized as a non-profit firm, other UC Berkeley students and I worked with local high school students, construction students from Laney College, and community residents on renovating the Sankofa Garden adjacent to the California Hotel in Oakland (affordable housing for the elderly). We designed an accessible healing garden that supports the community through education, horticulture, art, and nutrition. This permanent community space fosters neighborhood attachment and promote involvement among the West Oakland community. The work featured here focuses on the outdoor kitchenette space.
stanford guest house renovation
Interactive Resources, Inc.
Sabrina Richter
Summer 2024
stanford guest house renovation was one of the projects I worked on during my internship with Interactive Resources. The client requested a reduced cost estimate and conceptual drawings of the three bathroom layouts in the Stanford Guest House. The renovation plans also included ensuring that all accessibility codes were met.
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golden gate greenway
In collaboration with Fletcher Studio, BASE Landscape Architecture, and various volunteers Summer-Fall 2022
golden gate greenway is the 2022 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Legacy Project. The agencies reside in Tenderloin, San Francisco. Two SF landscape architecture studios, along with volunteers working to design this slow street. The work featured here focuses on the passive parklet in front of the Saint Boniface Church residents can rest, dine, and socialize. The street graphics reflects the history and mural culture of the vibrant Tenderloin
The project brings green community space to the 100 block of Golden Gate Ave, where several social service working in the design field, local high school and college students, and the St. Anthony’s Foundation are collaborating Church and the street graphics for ground painting. The parklet features planters and adaptable furniture where Tenderloin community.
norcal benefit
Fall 2024
norcal benefit is the annual fundraising gala for the University of California Marching Band. The 2024 NorCal Benefit celebrated the Spirit of California through both the rich history of the band and the beautiful nature of the state. Themed print and digital media were designed to promote the event, as well as a commemorative pin.
You are cordially invited to the University of California Marching Band
Spirit of California Gala Spirit of California Gala
Join us to explore the California Spirit as we celebrate our Golden State. Gather and give to support the Cal Band’s vital needs, including new instruments for every member.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
4:30–7:00 PM
The Faculty Club Minor Lane, UC Berkeley Campus
Cocktail Attire
Please respond by October 23. Space is limited.
The Cal Band is the Pride of California. Funds raised will support core needs of the student-run organization, such as providing a complete instrument upgrade and replacing all failing inventory. Your generosity enhances the Cal Band’s long history of excellence.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Susan Lin & Richard Powell and Robin Rogness In Kind Sponsors: Trust Event Solutions and Ashby Flowers
To receive a commemorative pin from the 2024 NorCal Band Benefit
Donate $150 or more by October 25, 2024 via reply card or website. The commemorative pin will be mailed to your address within eight weeks.
* Attendees at the 2024 NorCal Band Benefit will also receive the commemorative pin.
