Lan Hwang
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design, RISD | Providence RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Architecture 2009-2013
European Honors Program | Fall, 2012
one-semester Independent study abroad program in Rome.
Study on retail stores and design analysis in Europe
PROFICIENCIES
Art & Design Skills
Conceptual and design development through sketching, hand drafting, and model making.
Also familiar with drawing, sketching, painting, sculpture and casting, digital photography, digital painting, as well as other three-dimensional work with different mediums.
comfortable multi-tasking and able to work under pressure.
Computer Skills
AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, VectorWorks, Sketchup, Cinema4D, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator ...etc.
Ability to learn programs quickly and adapt them to studio needs.
Language
Mandarin | fluent in listening, speaking, reading, writing, typing, translating
Italian | Basic
WORK EXPERIENCE
IOAD, LLC | New York NY
Junior Architect + Interior Designer | 2015 - Present
Drafting architectural plans and structural details, preparing documents and drawings for DoB Approval & Bid presentations, establishing appliance, plumbing, lighting schedules as well as product & furniture schedules.
Projects include high-end residential apartments on Upper Eastside & Upper Westside, House in New Jersey, Villa in Connecticut…etc.
MRTA Design Construction Inc. | New York NY
Architectural + Construction Management Assistant | Fall, 2014
Drafting architectural plans and structural details, coordinating schedules with contractors & fabricators, organizing and maintaining product and material schedules, and researching and purchasing products for construction needs.
Projects include artist studio/office in downtown Manhattan & residential houses in Brooklyn
Pem America | New York NY
Textile/Bedding Design Assistant | Spring, 2014
Assisting Fall '14 Market presentation, helping designers' needs for presentation, as well as creating specs for the company and factory.
Julian Marshall Cinema, LLC | Pawtucket RI
Film 'Obey the Giant' Set Constructor | Winter, 2012
Teamwork designed and constructed portable partitions, custom furnishings, and lighting racks to transform the space to a set for 25 minutes film project “Obey the Giant.”
EXHIBITIONS
Graduation Reception Presentation | RISD CIT 2013
Open Studio Presentation | RISD CIT 2013
Una Piccola Mostra | Castelvecchio, Italy 2012
RISD Portfolio Cafe Renovation Proposal | 2011
Interior Architecture Exhibition | RISD Woods Gerry 2012