Education
Graduate student pursuing a Master of Architecture and Integrated Product Design at the University of Pennsylvania Experienced in architectural design, digita mode ing, and interdisciplinary research Awarded multiple honors in nternat onal and domestic design competitions, including Milan Design Week and UIA-HYP Published research on urban design and tourism e ements Proficient in 3D modeling, graphic design, and AI tools with expert se in professional model making and photography Passionate about nnovat ve design and creating impactful spat al solutions
Information
Date of birth 10-04-2001
Address 3201 race street Philadelphia
Phone +1 2674678804
E-mail zihanzha@upenn edu Nationality China
Graduate University of Pennsylvania
Master of Architecture (studying) Integrated Product Design
Undergraduate Southwest university of technology and science
Bachelor of Engineering
Awards/Publications
Honorable mentioned -“UIA-HYP”CUP international architecture design competition
First Prize
- Milan design week , spatial design group, Sichuan Province
Second Prize
- Gold Corner and Silver Edge Scheme competition, Chengdu
Landscape Design and Reflection under an Overpass
- the second author in this study, published in the Xuan Anime
Reflection of Urban Tourism Elements in Urban Shantytown Renovation
- the third author in a Case Study of urban Village in Mianyang, China Published in the journal New Horizons - Architecture and Electricity
2023 1-2024 1
Working Experience
China Electric Power Construction Chengdu Sur vey Design and Research Institute
-Internship, Participated in the digital Modeling, Building form generating
Yi Ethnic Survey and Drawing Project
-Presented design thought and skill, at SWUST University
construction project
-Presented one high quality design, at SWUST University
Surveying and Mapping of Liu's Manor
-Presented data and sketch, at SWUST University
3d Modeling
Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Cinema 4d, V-ray, Lumion, Grasshopper, D5 CAD，Twinmotion
2d Graphic AI
Other Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word
midjorney
Professional Model Making, Photography
Content
Tianjin Cultural Bathhouse cutural combination
Pets Friendly Community comfortable relationship between people and animals
Container Deisgn
Pavilion design
ICA Extension
Future Paradigm Folding landscape at urbanrural boundaries
New-Clear urban design
PS/rhino/subd/vary
Tianjin Cultural Bathhouse cutural combination
Introduction
Architecture Des gn
From September 2023 to December 2023
Locat on: Tianj n, Ch na ndividual work
Water is the birthplace of Tianjin's urban culture, and the Lion Grove Br dge diving event was extremely popu ar, br nging a large number of tour sts to Tianjin It not only attracts people of all ages in the country but a so foreigners. Why is Grandpa diving so popu ar? The reason is that diving or watching diving under the heavy pressure of life is more like a rebel ious attitude towards life However with the occurrence of safety accidents Grandpa's div ng was banned, which makes people feel regretful Th s plan will revolve around how to make good use of such heat to stimulate national movements through urban water bodies Water s the or gin of T an in culture It not only has a d ving culture but also a bathing culture I hope to bu d a bathhouse on the Lion Forest Bridge with water culture as its characteristic It can not only provide guarantees for d ving activities but also allow cit zens to express their attitudes towards life and release pressure In add tion the bathhouse wil also set up spec al spaces for mu ti-cu ture
Curved surfaces create recesses that form baths
The space has ta concrete columns that ook ke tree trunks or hanging rocks forming an interesting roof The bath area is fu l of people hav ng fun n the water, including swimmers and divers A curved staircase with a s ide makes the p ace more playful and fun The bui d ng has steps and rounded doorways, adding to the feel ng of space and ßow
Th s picture shows a different view of a public bathhouse w th an interesting des gn The space has b g, curved concrete co umns that create tal arches, making t fee open and a ry The bathhouse is full of act v ty, with people swimm ng diving s tt ng on the steps, and relaxing in groups A sp ra s de and steps for s tting make the space fun and useful
rhino/D5/PS
Pets Friendly Community
comfortable relationship between people and animals
Introduction
Architecture Design
From June 2023 to September 2023
Location: ChengDu, China individual work
The Luoweina bite incident occurred in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China The little g rl was b tten in 21 places, w th the ongest wound being 8cm Th s sparked ntense discussions in soc ety. Next year the trend of civil zed dog keeping will begin. However some peop e take th s opportun ty to engage in extremist behav or and unjustifiably hunt down stray cats and dogs which is undoubtedly barbaric and unreasonable. In the context of this incident, I have reconsidered the re ationsh p between anima s and humans Currently the level of pet friendliness in society is not high enough. Due to the lack of animal protection laws in China, some stray cats and dogs have not been protected and many hote s n cit es proh bit bringing pets in. How to define the relationship between an mals and humans has been a topic that society has been exploring This project w ll start from the perspective of anima s classify peop e based on their acceptance of animals create an animal utopia, and enable various groups of people to find the most comfortable boundar es to interact w th animals I will build a pet friendly hotel from the perspective of animals, delve into what architecture can bring to animal protection, and how to define the boundary between humans and animals
interior sectional view
showing a unique multi-level structure designed with a focus on pets and play
The first floor s like a maze where people need to walk a long way to enter, but small "dog holes" let dogs get in quickly. The second floor has a fun play area w th paths for running and playing. In the middle of the building, there are places for pet serv ces, like a pet hospital, a toy store, and other usefu areas
subd/rhino/D5
The façade of this conta ner shows a comp ex and subt e combinat on of mechan ca and bion c structures The geometry s strong y industria ized with cascad ng surfaces and near structures reveal ng a sense of mechan cal strength The bion c elements nside express natura organic qual t es through grids and surfaces creat ng a contrast between ßex b l ty and r g d ty
Th s andscape design prov des a v brant recrea ona space for two schools eaturing colorful nteract ve areas and curved wa ls to enhance p ay and engagement It nc udes separate chang ng rooms shared act vity zones and dynam c surfaces creat ng a fun and functional environment or students
subd/rhino/D5
ICA extension
Extension with the theme of ecologically interesting space construction
Introduction
Arch ecture Des gn From November 2024 to December 2024 Locat on: Phi ade phia Amer can ndiv dual work
This pro ect is the ICA extension designed with the theme of ecological space construction, closely aligning with the ICA’s m ssion to inspire creativity, innovation and engagement through art The roof is shaped ike rolling mounta ns, creating a connect on to nature while introduc ng an ecological e ement that fosters interaction and curiosity Its dynamic form plays with ight and shadow throughout the day, echoing the organic and ever-changing creativity of the exhibitions housed w thin Inside, natural light filters through curved openings, casting intricate shadows on the wa s and providing v s tors w th a unique and immersive sensory experience simi ar to how ICA exh bitions captivate and inspire their audiences The exhibition spaces are unified by a continuous flowing form that not only connects different ga eries seamlessly but also extends outward to create slopes for auditorium seating This cohesive design a so integrates the bu lding’s circulation system, guiding visitors intuitively through the space By balanc ng functionality, aesthetics, and ecological mean ng, this design creates a harmonious environment that complements and enhances the ICA’s role as a hub for artist c express on and exploration
The first image shows the outdoor cafe section, responding to the concept of sustainability Chapter 2 Changable light and shadow on the walls of the showroom make for a more immersive visitor experience
grasshopper/rh no/ps/c4d
Future Paradigm
Folding landscape at urban-rural boundaries
Introduction
Architecture Design
From March 2023 o May 2023
Location:Dalian, Liaoning Prov nce China HUP-CUP internationa compet tion
Honorab e mentioned
According to the "dual economic structure theory" the economic structure of developing countries can be summarized as industria sector and trad tional a gricultural sector
The traditiona agricu tural sector s engaged in traditional agricultural production coup ed with the characteristics of relatively limited land and rap d populat on growth in develop ng countries, which makes the agricultural sector produce a large number of surplus abor and f ow to cities However, the total agricultural output will start to decrease when the agricultural labor decreases to a certain extent At this time food prices w ll rise because of the short-term food supply In fact excessive population movement w ll cause "hollowing out" and lead to more and more serious unemployment in cities Therefore, the team be ieves that attention should be pa d to the development of rura areas and agriculture, so that rural areas can retain a arge number of working peop e and rel eve the employment pressure of cit es I will Realize the integration of urban and rural areas by means of "resource integration" to solve the prob em between the rural and urban.
Exploding Analysis Chart
This exploded urban des gn diagram shows a plan for a mu t functional area divided into three ma n parts: the research area l v ng area and tour st/bus ness area The research area includes research centers and corridors, the l v ng area has fami y apartments and ncubat on centers and the tour st/bus ness area ncludes hote s and a convent on center The design connects these areas with "corr dors" and "meeting spaces" to improve nteraction Roads l nk the entire area to keep t funct ona The bu ldings have modern designs that combine practicality and style The plan s c ear, wel -organ zed, and brings together research, iving and business needs in a s mple and effective way