Vanessa Chen

Part II Architectural Assistant @ WilkinsonEyre

About

Architectural designer and artist. With experience on residential new developments, private villas to commercial, and renovation projects.Vanessa demonstrated her passion for cultural innovative architectural ideas, integrating with human interaction, and contextual responses to designing sustainable and people-oriented commons.

Country

City

Hong Kong SAR

Industry

Architecture & Planning

Skill

Rhino 3D, Galapagos in Grasshopper, Grasshopper, Enscape - Rendering & Video Walkthrough, Revit (Auto Desk), ReCap Pro (Auto Desk), AutoCAD, V-Ray, D5 Render, SHINING 3D -3D Scanning , Karamba3D, Building Renovation, Building Conservation, Urban Design, ArcGIS Pro, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ArchiCAD, Adobe Indesign CC, Adobe Photoshop

Experience

Part II Architectural Assistant

WilkinsonEyre

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

Senior Architectural Designer

LWK + PARTNERS

2023-10 - 2024-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

Hong Kong SAR

• Supported and delivered residential projects including podium schemes that maximized profitable areas while considering lease conditions. • Assisted in facade design of the podium with renderings and drawings. • Collaborated with project teams, collected samples and related technical information.

Architectural Assistant

Leigh & Orange Ltd

2020-7 - 2021-6 · 1 yr

• Assisted in people-oriented A&A minor works for projects including hospital, special needs school, and Home Affairs Department leisure park. • Focused on pre-design feasibility studies and designing through to tender stages.

Summer Intern

ARK Associates Limited

2019-7 - 2019-7 · 1 mo

STEM Tutor

Dalton Learning Lab

2019-6 - 2019-7 · 2 mos

• STEM teaching summer class at Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division under the Dalton Learning Lab course outline - Supervisor：Chu Po • Facilitated lessons to enhance students' understanding of STEM subjects and critical thinking.

Medical Assistant

Tencent doctor work

2017-8 - 2019-2 · 1 yr 7 mos

Hong Kong SAR

• Assisted doctors and nurses with necessary clinic procedures. • Scheduled appointments, performed data entry and ensured accuracy of patient records.

Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Architecture

2021-9 - 2023-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

2022-2023 Master Thesis [Tree Fork Experimental Park] Net Zero Power and Water Design Studio - Supervised by Prof. Sarah Lee and Tutor Yutaka Yano • Delivered concept of Structural Automations between Arup and CUHK. • Participated in online intellectual exchange with University of Westminster architecture students. • Joined site visits and presented final outcome to village leaders of Sha Lo Tung. 2022 Master's Dissertation: Milan Centrale - Prof. David Dernie • Researched Milan (TOD) and recorded Milan Centrale first-handed during exchange period 2021 Semester 1: Sensing Space Studio - Advisor Tatjana Crossley (@sensingspacestudio) [Moving Stairs] • Designed integration of spatial experience with computational tools, e.g. Arduino, sensors. • Investigated the cultural context, future architecture and wearable design prototype.

Politecnico di Milano

School of Architecture Urban Planning Construction Engineering

2022-2 - 2022-8 · 7 mos

• Studied under highly reputable female professors at the Lecco Campus, gaining insights into European architectural history and innovative renovation design methods through engaging lectures. Conservation - Prof. Rosina Elisabetta Building Renovation Studio - Prof. Grecchi Manuela Urban Design + Studio - Prof. Colucci Angela • Participated in Italian Lecco Competition through Urban and Building Renovation Studio LeccoLab 2021/2022 | Vaiolo Lime Quarry Regeneration

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Architectural Studies

2017 - 2020 · 3 yrs

2020 Architecture Final Year Project: A Kung Ngam sports hall - Prof. Sebastian Law 2019 Exhibited Project: Cairns, Australia Equestrian Centre- Tutor Yutaka Yano