Architecture and interior design graduate with a strong interest in sustainable materials, circular material systems, and digital fabrication. My academic work has focused on integrating material reuse, modular design, and additive fabrication within adaptive reuse projects. I am particularly interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of bio-based materials, spatial design, fabrication processes, and ecological thinking.

Shuhan Zhou

Architecture and interior design graduate with a strong interest in sustainable materials, circular material systems, and digital fabrication. My academic work has focused on integrating material reuse, modular design, and additive fabrication within adaptive reuse projects. I am particularly interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of bio-based materials, spatial design, fabrication processes, and ecological thinking.

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Architecture and interior design graduate with a strong interest in sustainable materials, circular material systems, and digital fabrication. My academic work has focused on integrating material reuse, modular design, and additive fabrication within adaptive reuse projects.

I am particularly interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of bio-based materials, spatial design, fabrication processes, and ecological thinking.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Language Data Analyst at TELUS Digital
June 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Analyze multilingual data (Chinese, English, German) and identify issues relevant to AI voice system performance. Support problem reproduction, testing workflows, and communication with international teams and engineers. Work under detailed guidelines with high attention to accuracy, consistency, and cross-cultural language context. Strengthened structured analytical thinking, documentation skills, and the ability to work independently with complex information in multilingual environments.
Architectural Intern / Assistant at Riegler Riewe Architekten
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Contributed to several architectural competition projects from concept development to representation. Produced architectural drawings, 3D models, renderings, and physical models. Participated in design discussions, daily progress meetings, and internal coordination processes. Supported the preparation of presentation materials, text layout, and visual communication for architectural submissions.
Au Pair / Cultural Exchange at Au Pair – Hannover, Germany
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Participated in a long-term cultural exchange experience, undertaken German language study and adapting to a new linguistic and social environment. Developed intercultural adaptability, independence, and resilience through daily life and communication in a local German context.
Assistant in Architectural Design at Early Professional Experience in Architectural Design, China
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Gained early professional exposure to architectural design workflows, drawing production, and project coordination.
Founder & Design Lead at Artist Workshop, Xi’an, China
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Founded and led a campus handicraft workshop, independently managing concept development, product design, visual identity, and user testing. Planned and executed two product lines and participated in four campus markets and a departmental exhibition. Led a five-person team, coordinating task division, scheduling, and project delivery from concept to execution.
Team Leader / Principal at Internet+ College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition, China
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Organised and led a student team for a project on a new energy vehicle sharing service platform. Responsible for communication, scheduling, task allocation, market analysis, and final project integration. Awarded Provincial Second Prize.

Education

M.A. in Interior Design at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2024
Summer School: Cultural Landscapes and Urban Resilience at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
August 1, 2021 - April 7, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture at Xi’an University of Technology
August 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
Master Thesis: Integration of Sustainable Materials and Digital Fabrication in Architecture at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences
November 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services