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TIANYUE XIAO
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EDUCATION

Master of Architecture in

Urban Design

Aug.2019 - May.2021

Harvard University  |  Cambridge

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Bacherlor of Architecture

Minor Sustainability

Aug.2013 - May.2018

Pratt Institute  |  New York

LANGUAGE

English

Mandarin Chinese

Cantonese

HONOR \ AWARD

TITAN Property Awards Architecture

Mix Use Architectural Designs, Gold Winner

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Architecture & Design Community IAD Award 2024

Mixed-Use Development Design, Silver Winner

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BYAA Collectives

American Art Elite Award 2024 Top Ten

 

2018 Degree Project Awards Jury of Pratt Institute Top Honor
Thesis Project Acupuncture-Baishizhou Urban Village Social Intervention

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3D MODELING TOOL

Rhinoceros

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino.Inside

3Ds Max

Sketch Up

Maya

Grasshopper

Lumion

VISUALIZATION TOOL

Adobe Suite

Enscape for Rhino

Vray for Rhino

Vray for 3Ds Max

Lumion

Maxwell for Rhino

EXPERIENCE

2021.10 - Present  |  Architecture Designer  |  New York, USA

Woods Bagot

Architect of Toronto Peason Airport Expansion project in Toronto, Canada

-Reimagined Pier G and H layouts in response to client requirements, transforming the previous four-story proposal into a more efficient three-story configuration while preserving gate capacity and operational flexibility.
-Developed passenger circulation strategies to enable flexible gate operations for both transborder and domestic flights; coordinated BIM resolution, PBB planning, and MEP integration with consultants while collaborating with Safdie Architects on design consistency between the head house and piers.

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Architect of Western Sydney Airport (WSI) project in City of Liverpool, Australia

-Advanced design concepts into Construction Documentation through technical detailing for international lounges and airline operational offices.
-Developed Revit BIM models, coordinated architectural schedules, and supported interior documentation including millwork, door schedules, and life safety requirements.

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Architect of JFK New Terminal One (NTO) project in Queens, New York 

-Developed Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) layouts and coordinated with structural and MEP teams to resolve design conflicts.
-Developed airport egress layouts and optimized passenger circulation flows to support safe and efficient movement.
-Served as project-based BIM Manager, maintaining model integrity and establishing Revit workflows and team standards.
-Collaborated with Luis Vidal Architects (LVA) team on design coordination and project delivery.

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Project Architect of JFK Terminal 4 Transformation project in Queens, New York

-Managed design development and Construction Documentation across departure hall, retail concourse, airline lounges, and restroom renovations.
-Led architectural detailing, consultant coordination, BIM management, and documentation quality control throughout project delivery.
-Coordinated with clients, engineers, contractors, and consultants including JFKIAT, ARUP, and multiple MWBE teams.
-Supported Construction Administration through site inspections, RFIs, and punch list development.

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Interior Designer of Apple Maude 5 in San Jose, California

-Developed design concepts from Concept Design through Schematic Design for office, lobby, cafeteria, and Apple Vision Pro Demo Space.
-Coordinated FF&E selections, materials, and design visualizations.

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Architectural Designer of Marina Tower (tallest residential building) in Dubai, UAE

-Developed Revit BIM models for a complex high-rise residential project.
-Supported façade studies, area calculations, interior layouts, and material selections.

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Interior Designer of Databricks office in San Francisco, California

-Developed detailed interior Construction Documentation for key design areas, including millwork, cabinet details, and door schedules.
-Translated design intent into technical drawings while coordinating materials, interiors, and architectural requirements.

 

2018.09 - 2019.05  |  Architecture Designer  |  New York, USA

Oideion Studios llc

Brooklyn Townhouse

-Core team member and key designer for the London Affordable Housing Competition, responsible for design development, graphic communication, and 3D modeling throughout all project phases.
-Supported interior design development through material studies and furniture selection.

 

2018.08 - 2018.09  |  Architecture Designer Intern  |  New York, USA

Leeser Architect Pllc

-Contributed to international design competitions, including the Urban Design Optimization of Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base and the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center retail complex.
-Coordinated with local project managers to support design communication, project coordination, and competition deliverables.

 
 

2015.06 - 2015.08, 2019.06 - 2019.08  |  Architecture Designer Intern  |  Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen General Institute Of Architecture Design And Research Co. Ltd​

Pingshan Jinxiu Experimental School

-Transfered conceptual concept into standard architectural drawings.

-3D modeling especially the key facade components and curved surfaces.

-Worked on the construction documentation drawings.

-Coordination between different design and consultant teams.

-Developed and specified the interfaces of multiple materials.

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Bay Area Opto Valley Tower

-Responsible for massing studies.

-Designed the core and coordinated with MEP consultant

-3D modeling especially the key facade components and curved surfaces.

-Worked on the construction documentation drawings.

 
 
 

2014.05 - 2014.08  |  Interior Designer Intern  |  Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen Bauing Construction Group Co. Ltd​

-Worked on sketches, schematic design and 3D modeling in 3ds Max.
-Professional renderings in 3Ds Max and dr
awing plans in Auto CAD.

 
 
 
 

PUBLICATION \ PRESS \ INTERVIEW

Yang, D., Busquets, J., & Takata, Y. (2021). Osaka: World Expos as the Engine for Urban Transformation. Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

HHF:Tilo Herlach, Simon Hartmann, Simon Frommenwiler. (2020). After the Party - A New Open Fair. Harvard University Graduate School of Design.​

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