XINDI SU
Architecture MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh Part I Architectural Assistant Based in both Edinburgh, and London tel: (+44) 7469889405 email: xindi.su@yahoo.com LinkedIn: Xindi Su
EDUCATION
AWARDS
• The University of Edinburgh 2021 - present Architecture MA (Honours), on track for 1st Class Honours.
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• Bedford Girls’ School 2016 - 2021 A- Levels (Textiles A*, Maths A, Chemistry A) EPQ (Architecture, A*). GCSE’S (Textiles 9, Maths 9, Chemistry 9, Biology 9, Physics 9, English Language 8, English Literature 8, Fine Art 8, Geography 8, German 7)
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ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE • Internship: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (London office) - January 2026 Selected for the prestigious SOM Global Winter Shadowship Program 2026, gaining cross-border professional experience with representatives from multiple departments, and disciplines, including architecture, engineering, urban planning across their Chicago, Dubai, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. offices. • Placement: Lorn Macneal Architects (Edinburgh) August 2024 - August 2025 Experience across RIBA Stages of Work 0-7, working with Category A, B and C listed buildings across Scotland on contentious residential, community and commercial schemes ranging up to £12 million. - Iterative design development alongside private clients, trustees, interior designers, landscape architects, contractors, engineers, principal designer - Aiding resolution of construction issues and navigating risks, adapting to site restrictions and changing commercial imperatives/ business models, aligned with current policies - Preparing projects for bidding to tender construction, procurement and delivery, aiding quality and budget control in conjunction with quantity surveyors, main contractors and associates - Responsible for facilitating, communicating and issuing contractual and tender drawings, renders and sketches, models, schedules and specifications to administer the building contract - Responsible for resolving points and gaining approvals for planning, warrants and further alongside city planners and building control • Placement: CAUKIN Studio (Indonesia) - July to August 2024 Construction placement for the ongoing collaboration between CA.UK.IN Studio and CERCONDESO, aiding a residential construction located in Cidokom, West Java, Indonesia alongside local builders. - The development emphasises importance on both a contemporary and vernacular space, whilst optimising community interaction and identity. - Proficiency in numerous aspects of on-site construction and machine handling, including wall construction, concrete casting in-situ and woodwork, as well as assisting with design upholding Indonesian building policies. •
Guest Critic and Guest Lecturer: University of Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture - April 2024-September 2025 Invited as guest reviewer/ critic for Year 2 Architectural Design: Any Place module final critic reviews to advise and aid undergraduate students on the presentation, delivery and conceptualisation of their design projects, and guest lecturer for Year 3 Architectural Practice: Working Learning on practice experience. • Internship: Fosters+Partners, London - July 2021 Selected for a short internship before starting university, shadowed lead project architects, observing and participating in various stages of project development, such as conceptual design, drafting, model creation. I gained experience into real-world applications of design principles, construction methods, and the collaborative nature of the architectural profession within different intersecting teams.
COMPETITION PROJECTS
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President, Social Secretary, Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager, Edinburgh Student Architecture Society, Edinburgh President 25/26, Social Media and Graphics 24/25 and Events 23/24. Elected to co-ordinate, facilitate and lead all teams for the Edinburgh University Architecture Society. Additionally, I shaped our lecture series with a unique theme of Dialogues in Motion: Architecture through the Lived Experience for 25/26 to broaden outlooks and imaginaries with 19 invited guest lecturers/ practices. I founded the EdinArcSoc Alumni Network, bridging the gap between academia and the profession, connecting students to ESALA professionals within the field to help facilitate career paths and opportunities, alongside collaboration and events with the Edinburgh Architecture Association (EAA) to further engagement and networks with practices. • ECA Student Representative Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Elected for coordination of student representation and support for Year 3 MA Architecture within Edinburgh College of Art. Working in partnership with staff and other Student Representatives through SSLC to allow for my own personal and professional development, as well as ensuring the enhanced communication, response, and quality of program experience. • Digital Creator, City of Edinburgh Personal self-driven design account on Instagram, displaying a collection of ongoing and archived work showcasing a range of media. Displaying my interests within sculptural textiles, digital design and photography, as well as showcasing evolution within projects. • ESALA Climate Action, The University of Edinburgh Member of ECAN, who aims to encourage students to raise awarenessand knowledge of climate change, in which all of my roles and motivation is to drive positive change for the discipline through education and co-curricular activity. • Badminton and Netball Society Netball coach and captain, BUCS badminton team.
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Software (inc Enscape, Lumion, Vray, Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD) Adobe Creative Suite (inc Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Graphics and Visuals ( inc ProCreate, Fine Art, Photography and Sketching for design development and iteration) • Model Making (experienced in workshop machinery within a range of different medIums and at various scales, for both design exploration and final presentation.) • Microsoft Office (inc Excel, Outlook) All software skills are proficient to expert (4+ years) •
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Architecture remains the driver that shapes the societal environment, and I am passionate about exploration of intersecting fields within construction and infrastructure, interconnecting organisational silos to ensure continuance of both heritage and identity. I believe this is facilitated through sensitive interventions and navigating arising challenges when looking towards securing the future by evolving existing and future building stock. Portfolio: https://issuu.com/xindisudraws/docs/xindi_su_sample_portfolio Website: https://xindisudraws.cargo.site/
Reimagining Cities Towards Carbon Neutrality (2023), Urban Stitches: 3rd International Design Competition by ISCM/UEH University Urban design masterplan and regeneration of the identiy of North Phuoc Thang, Vung Tau City. Exploration of proposing solutions to the ‘Global South’. Won 3rd Place. • Beyond Isolation Senior Living (2023), Temporal Weavings: Senior Housing, International Architecture Competition by BUILDNER Integration with the first competition, proposal of inclusive, inter-generational interaction to define the social and cultural dynamics of North Phuoc Thang. • The Home of Shadows (2024), Passage Through the Shadows: International Architecture Competition by BUILDNER Residential project encapsulating movement through and with the landscapes and shadows, forming the journey cascading through the alternating landscapes and light of the Loch Ness, reflecting and framing its presence.
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David Price Award 2025/26 (award of £5000 to 10 selected architecture scholars across the UK for outstanding work): Issued by Bursary Beyond Price (BBP) 3rd Place in the International Design Competition: Reimagining Cities towards Carbon Neutrality (2023): Issued by UEH - ISCM Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Visual Arts (2021): Issued by Bedford Girls’ School
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Team Co-Ordination/Collaboration - I thrive when operating as part of a design team, working collaboratively and communicating within a studio and professional environment. During my placement, I am regularly accustomed to communicating with clients, contractors and project managers, directors/ associate directors and Edinburgh Planning Council to help facilitate projects from conception to completion. Time Management - I regularly manage multiple projects and tasks within a high pressure environment, always remaining in control and maintaining a meticulous standard of work. Commercial Awareness - Continuously driving professional and personal development, attending Young Professionals in Construction networking events, Edinburgh Architecture Association/RIAS events, corresponding with interdisciplinary fields within infrastructure, and internal CPDs to ensure progression of skills and knowledge in line with the current building standards and policies.
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Dr Nikolia Kartalou: {n.kartalou@ed.ac.uk}: Cohort Lead, The University of Edinburgh Sula McEwan: {sula@lornmacneal.co.uk}: Director, Lorn Macneal Architects