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traffic, landscape, materiality, water features, lighting, and interior design, while coordinating with consultants and clients.
Responsibilities:
with concultants/clients
Qiddiya
2024- Present
led design and development of the entire site, including the promenade, landscaping, and all aspects of the lower building levels. Also coordiante with consultants.
Neom Neigborhoods Design Chrrette
South Nevis Project Destiny Pre-Concept
PROJECT REFERENCE: https: https://tomwiscombe.com/The-QiddiyaPerforming-Arts-Centre
Responsibilities:
Qiddiya Performering Arts Centre Concept Design and Schematic Design stages.
2023- May. 2024
Neom The Line Neigborhoods Competition Sky House Update Design
Assisted in design and produced technical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD. Additionally, contributed to digital and physical modeling with a primary focus on residential and public design projects.
Jinan Liyuan Multi-family House
Tsingtao Historical Street Renovation Spring Water Plaza Design Competition
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Architectural Designer position. I greatly admire your projects and believe I can contribute to your team’s continued success.
I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s degree in Advanced Architecture Design. Before that, I earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2021 and gained one year of full-time professional practice, where I was involved in residential and public projects. Currently, I am a Senior Designer at Tom Wiscombe Architecture. During this time, I have participated and played an important role in the Qiddiya Performing Arts Center project in Saudi Arabia, contributing through the CD, SD, and DD stages. I worked on public realm aspects of the project, balancing the concerns of site, civil engineering, circulation, traffic, landscape, materiality, water features, lighting, and interior design, while coordinating with consultants and clients. Additionally, I participated in two competitions, both of which resulted in wins. I thrive both as a team player and a leader, having successfully led teams in design and production while coordinating with consultants and clients to deliver projects that exceed expectations.
For my skills, I bring exceptional proficiency in Revit, Rhino, and particularly Grasshopper. I am highly confident in my Grasshopper abilities and often use it to help the team solve problems and improve workflow efficiency. My expertise also includes advanced rendering software such as Enscape and V-Ray, enabling me to deliver high-quality visualizations and presentations.
Beyond technical skills, as a diagrammatic thinker, I have a strong design sensibility and the ability to conceptualize and produce clear, compelling diagrams and technical drawings. I am eager to explore new opportunities that offer a broader project scope and greater emphasis on design solutions.
I am eager to contribute my technical expertise, creative vision, and collaborative spirit to your team. I have attached my resume and portfolio for your review. I would be thrilled to discuss how my background and vision align with your team’s mission. Thank you for considering my application, and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team’s continued success.
Best regards,
Yutao Chen
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
COMPETITIONS 01 03 04 02
SOUTH NEVIS PROJECT DESTINY_HOLLOW MOUNTAIN
DESIGN STUDIO
QIDDIYA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE HYPOSTYLE THE WEAVING SPIRAL SERVER TOWER
NEOM THE LINE NEIGBORHOODS COMPETITION
CRAFT
PORTABLE LIBRARY
CLIMBING AMPHITHEARE
Work on public realm aspects of all the project, balancing the concerns of site, civil engineering, circulation, traffic, landscape, materiality, water features, and lighting.
As a diagrammatic thinker, I developed many diagrammatic solutions for difficult building access and egress situations, including security and mobility concerns.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Type:Cultural
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Duration:09/2023-present
PHASE
100% Concept Design
100% Schematic Design
50% Design Development
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management Coordinating with concultants Designing Digital Modeling
Physical Modeling
Preliminary Render
2D Technical Drawing
Diagram Drawing
PROGRAMS USED
Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, Enscape,Autocad, Photoshop, InDesign
Earth Protector lands on the ground, rather than growing up from it. Its Blades step down the topography, integrating with the cliffs in a surprising way.
Earth Protector lands on the ground, rather than growing up from it. Its Blades step down the topography, integrating with the cliffs in a surprising way.
Earth Protector brings sustainability to a new level. It creates its own protected microclimate, it shades the site, and its slim forms produce daylit interiors. Local, drought-tolerant flora is proposed for ground-level landscaping, while a building greywater recycling system provides for lush plants in the roof garden.
MECHANICAL-STRUCTURE-MECH INTEGRATION
This is a summary of the theatre design and acoustic input provided throughout the 100% Concept Phase of the Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Theatre
Each of the 5 Blades contains 2 inclined lifts with one face in glass and cabins with one glass face. These lifts are not Fireman Lifts per code, but will regardless have the capacity to be used by emergency personel, and can transport stretchers as needed. Parallel to these lifts are 2 egress stairs with 2 switchbacks to acheive the incline. The egress stairs are built as braced steel frame tubes, serving as Mega-columns for the perimeter of the Loft structure
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Tom Wiscombe Architecture
Senior Designer PROFESSIONAL WORK
Led the team in completing the final design and producing diagrams, while coordinating with the consultants and render company.
Type:Commercial/Residential
Location: South Nevis, Caribbean Sea Duration:05/2023-11/2023
PHASE
Competition Pre-Concept Desigen
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management Coordinating with concultants Designing Digital Modeling Preliminary Render 2D Technical Drawing Diagram Drawing
PROJECT INFORMATION PROGRAMS USED
Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, Enscape,Autocad, Photoshop, InDesign
The shell of the Hollow Mountain is filled with ultra-private, daylit villas with shaded balconies, high ceilings, sliding glass walls, landscape, and pools, and featuring views of the ocean and volcanic topography.
The Hollow Mountain, featuring 10,000 residences and urban infrastructure, integrates elegantly with the island’sopography, vegetation, and way of life.
The Hollow Mountain is designed around innovative multi-directional elevators, with the goal of creating a door-to-door system of movement, where each unit has direct, private access. If the vertical elevator made tall, stacked structures of 20th century modernism possible, the multidirectional elevator will make networked buildings possible for the 21st century. The addition of the horizontal vector literally makes the corridor of modern architecture obsolete.
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The shell of the Hollow Mountain is filled with ultra-private, daylit villas with shaded balconies, high ceilings, sliding glass walls, landscape, and pools, and featuring views of the ocean and volcanic topography. Horizontal Arcades are located on three levels of the Mountain, providing flowing promenades with shopping, cafes, bike paths, and other urban amenities. These are interconnected by pedestrian bridges and the building’s novel mobility systems.
UNIT
Unit Villa
UNIT SPECS
3BD - 4.5BA
GIA - 320 SQM
BALCONY 280 SQM GEA -600 SQM
4BD - 3.5BA
GIA 800 SQM
BALCONY 560 SQM GEA -1,360 SQM
Tom Wiscombe Architecture
PROFESSIONAL WORK
Project Designer
the team in completing the final design and producing diagrams, while coordinating with the consultants and render company.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Type:Commercial/Residential
Location: Neom, Saudi Arabia
Duration:01/2024-04/2024
PHASE
Competition
RESPONSIBILITIES
Designing Digital Modeling Preliminary Render
2D Technical Drawing Diagram Drawing
PROGRAMS USED
Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, Enscape,Autocad, Photoshop, InDesign
HOW TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM DIFFERENCE?
Our units of design are oblique, intersecting bars rather than the vertical and horizontal bars of the base Blocks. This creates a lively, atmosphereexciting at the portal, which communicatesimmediately the fundamental ethos of The Line- A Zero Gravity City. Thes oblique bas focus vistas across the neighborhood and connect the neighborhood together with deep green valleys.
Our daylighting strategy is based on the figures created by the bars breaching through the facades. The large scale of these figured caverns increases overall daylight in the deepest areas of the building. Public Realm facade daylighting is between 41,000- 48,000 SM vs. the master plan public realm facade daylighting of 31,000 SM.
Loft living allows residents to choose to live in urban creative spaces with epic views and on one level for maximum flexibility. Single units can be combined into doubles or triples to make them wider and more luxurious.
Local coffee shops, markets, and other retail amenities are available just down the pathways of the Valleys.
Negative spaces in our design include the View Corridors, the top, bottom, and side daylight voids, the High Street and Central Park cuts, and the loose-fit voids around the Iconic Assets.
Competition
Work Competition
The junction of Dexian Road and Zhongshan Road marks the boundary between two different communities.In this area, the eastern and western cultures blend, forming the Catholic church as the mark point, LIyuan courtyard, Catholic hospital, school, monastery and a series of buildings with historical and artistic value.But around 1980, other new buildings were built, destroying the original historical character and reducing the activity of the area. Therefore, this project is through the re-planning of the area and the preservation of historic buildings.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Type:cultural Location: Jinan China
Duration:01/2018-05/2018 Presentation Designing Digital Modeling Preliminary Render 2D Technical Drawing Diagram Drawing
RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAMS USED
Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Ecotech, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign
This is an architectural competition for designing a private residence for a specific person. The client is a female pianist with the last name White. Based on her personality and profession, I used "White" as the theme for the architecture
PROJECT INFORMATION
Type:Single house
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration:01/2019-04/2019
Rhino,V-vray, Photoshop, InDesign
INTERIOR DESIGN INTENTION
In this project, a large number of curves are used to reflect the characteristics of the character, with the main material being white matte material.
Single Family home
This is an architectural competition for designing a private residence for a specific person. The client is a female Potter with the last name Back. Based on her personality and profession, I used "Black" as the theme for the architecture
PROJECT INFORMATION
Type:Single house
Location: Shanghai, China
Duration:01/2019-04/2019
Rhino,V-vray, Photoshop, InDesign
INTERIOR DESIGN INTENTION
In this project, The combination of black walls with wooden floors and furniture creates a stricking and secure impression that leaves on others.
Individual Work Studio Work
The junction of Dexian Road and Zhongshan Road marks the boundary between two different communities.In this area, the eastern and western cultures blend, forming the Catholic church as the mark point, LIyuan courtyard, Catholic hospital, school, monastery and a series of buildings with historical and artistic value.But around 1980, other new buildings were built, destroying the original historical character and reducing the activity of the area. Therefore, this project is through the re-planning of the area and the preservation of historic buildings.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Type:cultural
Location: Tsingtao China
Duration:01/2018-05/2018 Presentation Designing Digital Modeling Preliminary Render 2D Technical Drawing Diagram Drawing
Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Ecotech, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAMS USED
Team with Yiwen Gu DESIGN STUDIO
The project is rooted in the study of traditional Moorish/Mudejar architectural characteristics in the southern region of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Andalusian style. The aim is to identify unique elements within traditional regional architecture: the hypostyle architectural space of the Cordoba Mosque, the intricate Mukarnas dome in the Alhambra Palace, and the common use of 45-degree angles in Moorish architectural decoration. These elements are extracted as DNA prototypes and recombined and translated into a new but tradition-based spatial form.
Type:cultural
Location: Seville, Spain
Duration:01/2023-05/2023
Studio:Barry Wark Studio Presentation Designing Digital Modeling
RESPONSIBILITIES
Preliminary Render
2D Technical Drawing Diagram Drawing
PROGRAMS USED
Houdini, Zbrush, Keyshot, Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign
Regarding the overall layout, considerations need to be given to its flow, issues related to indoor and outdoor boundaries, as well as the nature of the space. Spatially, it is mainly divided into a Hall and Pocket Room, without considering specific functions.
The design logic involves using a three-dimensional diamond shape as a prototype with a 45-degree angle in space. This prototype is formed through stacking, mirroring, and transformation techniques to create the Initial Seed Model (DNA Model), also known as a combination logic.
we express these material characteristics to create varying degrees of weathering marks, making the building not a static whole fixed from its initial construction date in the traditional sense.
First and foremost is the colonnade in the Alhambra Palace, as well as the intricate carved friezes on the columns. This transition from complexity to simplicity, and the sense of layering from top to bottom, are distinctive stylistic and classical features of Islamic architecture.
The intricate Mukarnas ceiling in the interior of the building is exquisitely breathtaking. It begins with simple geometric patterns but continuously stacks, mirrors, and transforms within the space, forming a complex yet orderly and clever spatial structure. This has been the guiding principle in our design process as well.
In Moorish architecture and Islamic architectural art, one can often observe textures and forms that follow a 45-degree angle. Using the 45-degree angle as a design module allows for easy control in spatial manipulation and provides a rich variety of variations
The weathering marks on the building materials are also distinctive characteristics of such architecture. Andalusia, located in the southern part of Spain. As a result, the buildings in Andalusia often exhibit varying degrees of weathering, forming different layers. It is precisely this weathering and layering that contribute to the formation of the "Andalusian style."
HYPOSTYLE The assembly and segmentation logic of the model align with the relationship between the "permanent piece" and the "temporary pieces." The permanent pieces are assembled first, followed by the temporary pieces. In addition, the model segments are connected using interlocking joints and pins, with a minimal use of adhesive whenever possible.
MATERIALS The expression of materials takes into account the unique climatic characteristics of the local region. Andalusia experiences the hottest and driest summers in all of Spain. However,
The presentation of physical models is indeed a crucial part of the design process. When creating models, our focus lies in expressing the materials and showcasing the construction logic. These two aspects are of utmost importance to us.
The project challenges the traditional notions of "inside" and "outside" in architecture, a concept rooted in architectural discourse
Type:Frabrication
Location: Philadelphia, US
Duration:05/2022-08/2022
Studio:Nate Hume Studio
RESPONSIBILITIES
Presentation
Designing
Digital Modeling
Preliminary Render
2D Technical Drawing
Diagram Drawing
PROGRAMS USED
CAGE the core concept of the project is re-orientation, the cage itself assumes a distinct angle compared to the frames. The finest beams of the cage align with the orientation of the shingles they support, concealing themselves to achieve a cleaner overall facade appearance.
WEAVING LOGIC
The deliberate overlapping of these shingles contributes to the formation of a weaving pattern that ripples across the surface. As the shingles move forward and backward, they have a more intriguing interaction with the cages. Each line of the shingle has a color pattern different from its neighbors. The colors fade along the length of each shingle, creating a gradient effect, as they gracefully blend into one another.
FACADE One application of ceramics at the building facade scale would be tiles or shingles. These components, despite being thin and lightweight, offer excellent coverage across surface areas. What sets our shingles apart is their potential for greater texture and a broader spectrum of color options compared to conventional examples.
The deliberate overlapping of these shingles contributes to the formation of a weaving pattern that ripples across the surface. As the shingles move forward and backward, they have a more intriguing interaction with the cages. Each line of the shingle has a color pattern different from its neighbors. The colors fade along the length of each shingle, creating a gradient effect, as they gracefully blend into one another.
The concept for whole project draws inspiration from an specfic architectural plan by McKim, Mead, and White for the Misses Appleton House (1883-84). This concept arises from certain strategic points within the plan's layout that can be likened to hinges.
Shingles by Robot
3D-print ceramic shingles by Robot
Our mobile library is all about convenience, mobility, which means a car can take it around the island. At the same time, it has strong adaptability and versatility, and can be used as a place for residents to gather for leisure. On the other hand, its delicate form is a work of art by the sea, an irresistible place to visit.
Our mobile library is all about convenience, mobility, which means a car can take it around the island. At the same time, it has strong adaptability and versatility, and can be used as a place for residents to gather for leisure. On the other hand, its delicate form is a work of art by the sea, an irresistible place to visit.
Our mobile library is all about convenience, mobility, which means a car can take it around the island. At the same time, it has strong adaptability and versatility, and can be used as a place for residents to gather for leisure. On the other hand, its delicate form is a work of art by the sea, an irresistible place to visit.
Type:Entertainment
Location: Yangma island, China
Duration:05/2020-05/2020
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management Presentation Designing Construction Digital Modeling
Preliminary Render
2D Technical Drawing
Diagram Drawing Wooden Construction Workshop
PROGRAMS USED
Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign
Team leader CRAFT
Type:Entertainment
Location: Siyang, China
Duration:03/2019-08/2019
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management
Presentation
Designing
Construction
Digital Modeling
Preliminary Render
2D Technical Drawing
Diagram Drawing
PROGRAMS USED
Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign
