
Yishuang GUO
郭 奕爽
Being raised in an engineering family in the eastern world, architecture first to me is more structurally realistic than fantasies, the discipline of structural rationality was the creed to ensure the stability of every single structure.
It was challenged when advanced technologies provide more and more options for architect to envision their dreams, until then I realize that it is not the structure to bind our mind, but the mind to break the structure. We are the one who create dreams.
I think of time. My works about the dreams were either imagination about the future or representation of the past. However, time is not something merely existing in past vague memories, nor blurry illusions about the uncertain future. To see the world, to witness the power of nature, to live a life in urban forest, to experience the breakthroughs around the world.
I am an architect of the present, and a dreamer of the future.
EDUCATION
BACKGROUND
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09/2016 - Now
The Cooper Union
Master of Architecture, II
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09/2011 - 06/2016
South China University of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture
Major GPA : 4.0 / 4.0
General GPA : 3.71 / 4.0
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07/2011 - 09/2011
Cornell University
Summer School
Class : Academic Writing / Architecture Studio
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09/2008 - 06/2011
The Affiliated High School of SCNU
High School Degree
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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04/2018-now
Studio Link-Arc, LLC
Collaborated in multiple civic projects in all phrases, including:
-LUHU Scientific & Technological Culture Center
-Yinhu Future School
-Dachong School
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11/2017-02/2018
McMAHON-BAEK Architecture, DPC
Collaborate in high-end residential project in New York. Content of work is classified with limited presentation in printed personal portfolio.
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01/2015 - 12/2015
Atelier CnS
Architectural Designer
Preliminary Design
Construction Documentation
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07/2014 - 12/2014
Architectural Design Research Institute Of
South China University Of Technology
Architectural Designer
Detail Study of Dachang Muslim Cultural Center
Preliminary Planning of Suqian Glass Cultural Industry Park Planning
Concept Design of Suqian Glass Museum
Concept Design of Shenyang Cultural Pavilion
WORKSHOP
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04/2015 - 06/2015
The Morphology of Food
Research about agricultural planning in the future and possible solutions to promote agriculture efficiency
Collage / Concept Planning / Master Plan
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09/2011 - 06/2016
Joint Workshop with HO CHI MINH Architectural Univercity
A study of new architectural space inspired by traditional Vietnamese handcraft
Team Leader / Rendering / Modeling
COMPETITION & ACTIVITY
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10/2016
UIA-HYP 2016 International Student Competition
In Architectural Design
Third Prize, Group Work of Two
Chief Design / Concept Design / Rendering
Prophet’s Rock: Contemplation of the Religions and History of Jerusalem
Organized by UIA
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02/2016-06/2016
Turing Studio
Co-founder of the organization See Also
features education in architecture
Lecture planing / Lecturer / Site Manager
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10/2015
2015 Young Bird Plan
Top 50, Group Work of Two
Chief Design / Rendering
Rock Pavilion: A Cultural Pavilion with a new way to regenerate knowledge
Organized by Young Bird Plan
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12/2014 - Now
“BEYOND ARCHITECTURE” Exhibition
Group Work of Two
Chief Design / 3D Modeling
Blended: A Chair for Architects and a museum for chairs
Organized by Guangzhou International Art Center & Times Property
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08/2014
2014 Asian Contest Of The Rookie’s Award For Architectural Student
Top 100, Solo Work
Terrace: A piled architectural department hall
Organized by Southeast University
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05/2014
The 8th CAPOL ZHUJUE Cup Undergraduate Architectural Design Competition
Third Prize, Group Work of Five
Concept Design / Rendering
The Hive: An easy-to-build prototype of temporary building after the earthquake
Organized by Guangdong University of Technology
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11/2012
“BRIDGING RIVERS” International Architecture Design Competition
Top Six, Solo Work
Folding Bridge & Alley:A twisted bridge to inherit local culture
Organized by FUTURE Magazine
HONOR & AWARD
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12/2014
Peng's Scholarship
First Prize
Sponsored by Family Peng
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01/2014
Excellent Student Scholarship
Sponsored by South China University of Technology
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03/2012 - 01/2014
Outstanding Student Cadres
Sponsored by South China University of Technology
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12/2013
Comprehensive Merit Scholarship
First Prize
Sponsored by South China University of Technology
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12/2013
"Times Property" Scholarship
Second Prize
Sponsored by Times Property Co. Limited.
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12/2012
Comprehensive Merit Scholarship
Third Prize
Sponsored by South China University of Technology
SKILL & HOBBY
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LANGUAGE
Mandarin
Cantonese
English (Toefl 107, GRE 321+3.0)
German (Entry Level)
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SOFTWARE
Proficient: Photoshop/AutoCAD/Sketch Up/AI
Moderate: Premier/Logic/Revit/Rhino (Grasshopper)
Beginning: Maya/AfterEffect
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TRAVEL
Vietnam (2015)
Switzerland (2013)
United States (2011)
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INTEREST
Piano (Level 10)
Calligraphy (Level 5)