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Qiwei LI

Qiwei LI

Architectural Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    - Founder of Super-workflow.com - Architectural Designer at Ratio/SMDP Design - Master of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at UC Berkeley

  • Education

    • University of Cambridge

      2017 - 2017
      Architecture

      Activities and Societies: University of Cambridge and BUCEA Joint Summer Studio

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2019 - 2022
      M.Arch II + M.LA II Architecture + Landscape Architecture 3.84/4

      Activities and Societies: - 2020 SANDY HIRSHEN PRIZE - 2020 BAKEWELL/BROWN & BAKEWELL/WEIHE PRIZE

    • Architectural Association

      2017 - 2017
      Summer Architecture

    • 北京建筑工程学院

      2013 - 2018
      B.Arch Architecture 2.9/4

      Activities and Societies: - SOM China Prize - 2017 MAD Tavel Fellowship - 2015，2016，2017 Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in Academic Competition - Excellent Prize (2015), 3rd Prize(2016), 3rd Prize(2017) in National College Student Architectural Design Competition

  • Experience

    • 北京建工建筑设计研究院

      Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
      Architectural Intern

      Olympus Corporation Beijing Factory ReconstructionRole: draw building facade and plan technical drawings, build the Revit model, and render a video made by Lumion to show different scenarios in this project.Vanda Beijing Shopping Mall Project CompetitionRole: completed the regional analysis, program diagram, and set up presentation packages

    • Studio Zhu-Pei

      Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
      Intern

      Jingdezhen Civic CenterRole: assist the project architect to do the regional research and analysis, set up a series of concrete analysis model based on the research to explore the relationship between light and different concrete textures.

    • Biennale di Venezia

      May 2016 - Jun 2016
      Reseacher & Exhibition Assistant

      Role: Supported the design and setup of the China National Pavilion exhibitionat the Venice Biennale, overseeing the organization and management of the publicationmaterials.

    • Super Workflow | 极速工作流

      Jun 2016 - now
      Founder

      Established an online platform for teaching architectural representation and drawingskills. Developed comprehensive tutorials and resources for software like Grasshopper,Rhino, and V-Ray. Recognized as a best seller in China from 2020 to 2022 inarchitecture digital tool tutorial category.

    • ArchCollege

      May 2017 - now
      Owner/Co-Founder

      Built from scratch to rank among the top 50 global websites in the "Building" categoryand the top 10 in architecture media worldwide, with 3 million followersand 30 million annual views.

    • MAD architects

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Fellowship Winner

      Won the 2017 MAD Travel Scholarship and completed the field investigation and research on Soviet architecture during the cold war.Research Topic: Futurist Architecture in the Former Soviet Union

    • Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

      May 2021 - Apr 2023
      Junior Architect / Urban Design Intern

      Jeddah Central Oceanarium, East Lancaster TOD, Chicago South Branch Riverwalk,North Pole Riyadh, Seeb City, King Saud UniversityRole: Contributed to design projects of various scales, including iconic buildings andmajor city developments, from comprehensive city planning to detailed residentialblock design. Specialized in Grasshopper modeling, scripting, rendering, and developingcustom digital tools to enhance modeling efficiency.

    • RATIO Design

      Apr 2023 - Oct 2024
      Architectual Designer

      Carmel Food Hall, Cap the Kennedy, BSU Hotel, Convention Center Hotels and Ballroom,Redevelopment of Michigan City High School, City of Aurora - RiverEdgeParkRole: Contributed to projects from pre-design to DD, including modeling, design, rendering,and detailed drawing. Used traditional tools and advanced tech like D5 Renderand Stable Diffusion. Collaborated with international team and led intern team.

    • 北京交通大学

      Mar 2024 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      Integrating AI technology, including a custom-trained AI LLM and Stable Diffusion,along with sustainable design into the architecture curriculum and practice. Collaborationwith Prof. Zhongzhong Zeng.Detail: http://www.archcollege.com/archcollege/2024/07/53656.html

    • MARK HADDAWY INC

      Jan 2025 - now
      Senior Architectural Designer

      “Exploring Historical Modernism Architecture: Research, Renovation, and Reimagination”

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      BAKEWELL/BROWN & BAKEWELL/WEIHE PRIZE UC Berkeley Mar 2020 The Bakewell/Brown and Bakewell/Weihe Prize is offered for the best drawings of decorative detail or ornament in architecture.https://ced.berkeley.edu/events-media/events/2020-berkeley-architecture-prizes-awards
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      SANDY HIRSHEN PRIZE UC Berkeley Mar 2020 The Sandy Hirshen Prize is offered annually to an architecture undergraduate or graduate student whose interests and activities are linked to socially responsible architecture.https://ced.berkeley.edu/events-media/events/2020-berkeley-architecture-prizes-awards
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      2019 SOM China Prize Finallist SOM Foundation May 2019 https://somfoundation.som.com/award/china-prize
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      2017 MAD Fellowship MAD May 2017 Won the 2017 MAD Travel Scholarship and completed the field investigation and research on the later stage of Soviet architecture.Research Topic: Futurist Architecture in the Former Soviet Unionhttp://www.i-mad.com/press/2017-mad-travel-fellowship-review/
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      1990 - Class - Senior Fellowship Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture 2017 The Best Design in 4th GradeProject: The Village Renovation Plan In BaoFuSi
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      3rd Prize at ART & TECH Cup National Steering Committee of Architecture Education in China 2017 National Students Design CompetitionProjects: The Village Renovation
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      Excellent Design National Steering Committee of Architecture Education in China 2017 2017 National College Student Architectural Design CompetitionProject: People's Garden
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      3rd Prize - 2015 2015 National College Student Green Architecture Design Competition
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      Excellent Prize In Professional Group Daniel Libeskind 2015 International Shopping Plaza Concept Design CompetitionJudge: Daniel Libeskind Project: City Show
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      Excellent Prize at Revit Cup National Steering Committee of Architecture Education in China 2015 2015 National Undergraduate Architectural Design CompetitionProjects: Natural Viewing and Spatial Perception
    • Awarded to Qiwei LI
      Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in Academic Competition Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture 2014 Obtain the Scholarship for Outstanding Performance in Academic Competition 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017.