ZHANGFAN HE
E-mail: hezhangf@upenn.edu | Tel: +1 (445)225-9935 | Address: 3720 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhangfan-he-622739260/
[ Education ]
University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Master of Architecture (Expected in May 2025)
University of Nottingham Ningbo China | Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
Bachelor of Engineering with RIBA Part I certification (with 1st Class Honors in Architecture)
[ Working Experience ]
Architectural Intern | Gensler | Los Angeles, CA
- Contributed to design, rendering (Photoshop) and documentation (Bluebeam) of bank renovation project (confidential project) from the Pre-Design Phase to the Design Development Phase.
- Developed the kit of parts for retail space, including modeling (SketchUp), rendering (Enscape), diagram (Illustrator) and documentation (Bluebeam) from the Pre-Design Phase to the Schematic Design Phase.
Architectural Intern | HKS, Inc. | Shanghai
- Contributed to facade and canopy design, modeling (Rhino) and diagram (Illustrator) of Taizhouwan Hospital Competition through the Schematic Design Phase
- Worked on one facade renovation proposal for Ruijin Hospital, including modeling (Rhino) , rendering (Enscape), diagram (Illustrator) and documentation (Bluebeam) through the Schematic Design Phase
- Assisted in modeling, drawing (Revit) and documentation (Bluebeam) for Shaoxing Medical Center through the Design Development Phase.
- Collaborated with other designers on designing and modeling facade (Rhino) of EIER Eye Hospital Renovation through the Schematic Design Phase.
Architectural Intern | Group of Architects Design | Shanghai
- Assisted in massing studies (SketchUp) and initial layouts (Autodesk CAD) for Xiangquan Lake Tourist Center from the Pre-Design Phase to the Design Development Phase.
- Cooperated with interior design team on modeling (SketchUp) and rendering (Enscape) for Jiangxinzhou Island Primary School through the Design Development Phase.
- Worked on drawing (Autodesk CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop) for Jiaguo East Road Renovation through the Design Development Phase.
Teaching Assistant | Daniel Markiewicz Design Studio, University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA
- Conducted weekly workshops on software and provided tutorials to help students resolve technical issues.
- Co-taught with the professor to support students in developing their design outcomes.
- Collaborated with other TAs from different studios to organize reviews and guest lectures.
[ Academic Honors ]
Nomination for The 2025 Metropolis Future 100 | METROPOLIS
The E. Lewis Dales Travel Fellowships (3rd Tier) | University of Pennsylvania
Pressing Matter 12 & 13 Publication | University of Pennsylvania
Broadway Malyan Award (Excellent Design Studio Project) | University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dean's Scholarship | University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Head's Scholarship | University of Nottingham Ningbo China
[ Skills ]
Software Skills: Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Revit, Dynamo, Autodesk CAD, V-Ray, Enscape, D5 Rendering, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office
Physical Model-Making Skills: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, CNC Milling, Concrete Casting, Woodworking
Language: English, Chinese (Mandarin)