ZEYUAN REN
Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Skills Contact
LinkedIn Issuu
Education
2019 - 2021: 2017 - 2019: 2024 - 2026:
linkedin.com/in/zeyuan-ren issuu.com/ren.zeyuan job.zeyuanren@gmail.com
Architectural Association School
- Current Final year student at Diploma 6.
Manchester School of Architecture
- First-class honours graduate.
- Atelier graduation exhibition curation lead.
John Leggott Sixth form College
- A* A A in Maths, Further Maths and Art.
- Basketball team member; AOC region champion.
- Architecture society member.
- Founded Rubik’s cube society.
Work Experience
2025 Summer:
Gensler
Healthcare
- London Cancer Hub
- Welcome Genome Campus
2022 - 2024:
Healthcare
Building Design Partnership (BDP)
- Southmead Elective Centre
Higher Education
- University of Birmingham’s Clinical Skills Centre
- University of Birmingham’s Education Building
- Gibbet Hill campus, University of Warwick
- STEM Grand Challenge, University of Warwick
Sci-tech
- PepsiCo’s R&D centre
Transport
- Leicester Bus Station
- Arle Court Transport Hub
Infrastructure
- New Covent Garden Market
2020 Jun-Aug:
Education
- Wu Yi Lu primary school
Infrastructure
- Fire station at North Taiyuan
2019 Jun-Aug:
Ju Chuan Design, Taiyuan Taiyuan Inst. of Architectural Design
Archisource Drawing of the Year 2021
- Shortlist.
Non-A Market 2.0 Competition
- Honourable Mention.
3D Form Finding and Optimisation
Proficiency in modelling complex geometries with Rhino/Grasshopper. Have strong Interest in generative design and 3D graphic-statics. Also interested in developing Blender and Unreal skills to explore generation of interactive 3d assets.
Profound experience in using Revit to manage design optioneering and delivery of new and adaptive-reuse projects.
2D Graphical Design
Excellent 2D and vector illustration skills for architectural projects; good at portfolio and poster design.
Digital / AI Visualisation & Animation
Proficiency in Unreal Engine, V-Ray and Enscape; Profound experience in visualisation in professional and academic projects.
Experience in creating architectural images with AI tools such as Stable Diffusion and Comfy UI.
I have practiced sketch and Chinese traditional painting from an early age and then transferred the kills to create art works and design concepts in digital illustration platforms such as Procreate.
Bilingual
English: Proficient in academic and professional settings. Mandarin: Native speaker.
Key Projects
PepsiCo’s R&D Headquarters - Leicester
Concept Design, RIBA Stage 1-3
Time on project: 10 months
Key Responsibilities:
• Spatial coordination and design of specialist labs.
• Diagrams and conceptual drawings.
• Design review and presentation.
• BIM modelling & early stage detail drawings.
• Facade design and visualisation.
Detailed Design, RIBA Stage 3-4
Time on project: 5 months
Key Responsibilities:
• Interior look&feel renders.
• Drawing production and management
• Clinical space visualisation.
• Facade design and specification.
• Design team and client meeting.
Strategic Design, RIBA Stage 0-2
Time on project: 10 months
Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluation of existing campus performance.
• Complex spatial statistic analysis and projection.
• Multi-disciplinary team coordination.
• Campus masterplanning and design.
Design Competition
Time on project: 1 months
Key Responsibilities:
• Modelling and visualisation