John Gao

John gao

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  • About me

    Assistant Design Manager

  • Education

    • The university of auckland

      2017 - 2019
      Master's degree architecture

      Thesis: Inconspicuous ConnectionsFungal Mycelium as Biomimicry proposition to an advanced recycle building material - Analysing Mycelium growth behaviour to recreate a parametric architecture whilst using Mycelium to produce recycle building material- Parametric based design using Rhino + Grasshopper

    • The university of auckland

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor's degree architecture
  • Experience

    • Kulka institution and foundation

      Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
      Model maker

      Physical model making with team management and problem solving skills.CNC, Lazer Cut and 3D modelling skills.

    • Ottogi nz

      Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
      Site supervisor

      Construction site and Contractor management.- Site health and safety- Contractor management and communication

    • Context architects

      Jun 2017 - Jan 2020

      Worked in multi-unit development, Housing NZ (residential), apartments, and retail. I was involved with concept, development and detail design throughout the projects. Understanding NZBC, Unitary Plan and Clients' needs to find alternative solutions. Assisted in many projects revolved around residential, commercial and retail design.Including Site observation, client meetings, model making and VR presentation

      • Architectural Graduate

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      • Architecture Student

        Jun 2017 - Jan 2019
    • North island design

      Oct 2020 - now
      • Assistant Design Manager

        May 2022 - now
      • Design Assistant

        Oct 2020 - May 2022
    • Cityfitness

      Apr 2023 - now
      Personal trainer

      Auckland Queen Street Branch

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr/aed/first aid

      New zealand red cross
      Mar 2023
    • Registered exercise professional

      Nz register of exercise professionals - reps
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Auckland City Mission on Jan 2013
      Auckland City MissionAssociated with John Gao