Louise Wang
Temple City,CA
Summary
Louise Wang is a detail-oriented architectural designer who specializes in luxury retail architecture with experience in leading projects through all phases of design and delivery. She is skilled in construction documentation, permitting, and back-of-house design, with a strong ability to translate client goals and brand standards into effective design solutions. Known for her attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities, Louise collaborates effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality projects. She is currently pursuing architectural licensure and has completed substantial experience hours toward licensure requirements, continuing to advance her professional development through hands-on project leadership and technical expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Captain
Gruen Associates
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - Current
Job Captain specializing in luxury retail architecture with experience across all project phases, including schematic design, design development, permitting, bidding, construction documentation, and construction administration. Skilled in developing coordinated drawing sets for permitting, contractor bidding, and construction, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and project delivery processes. Experienced in designing efficient back-of-house spaces and translating client goals and brand standards into thoughtful design solutions. Recognized for quickly adapting to project needs, managing multiple deadlines, and delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments while collaborating effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors.
PROJECTS:
- Cartier BH Flagship - Beverly Hills, CA - 2026
- Roger Vivier South Coast Plaza - Costa Mesa, CA - 2024
- Gucci Royal Hawaiian - Honolulu, HI 2024
- Rolex Boutique Gearys - Beverly Hills, CA - 2024
- Bulgari Flagship - Beverly Hills, CA - 2024
- Gucci The Grove - Los Angeles, CA 2023
Teacher
DATA for Children
San Gabriel, California
06.2022 - 09.2022
Taught English, Mathematics, Spelling, Art, and Mandarin Chinese to second-grade students, creating an engaging learning environment that supported academic development and creativity.
Teaching Artist
UCLA Minor Teaching Sequence
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021
Developed and implemented four arts education lesson plans for students in Los Angeles Unified School District through UCLA's Visual and Performing Arts Education (VAPAE) Program, enhancing creativity and artistic development.
Education
Master's Degree of Architecture -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2023
Bachelor's of Architectural Studies With A Minor in Visual And Performing Arts (VAPAE) -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2021
Architecture And Interior Design With Dean's Honor -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2019
Skills
GENERAL SKILLS:
- Project delivery
- Regulatory compliance
- Luxury retail design
- BOH retail design
- Drawing coordination
- AutoCAD
PROGRAMS:
- Rhino
- Enscape
- BluBeam
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
Timeline
Job Captain
Gruen Associates
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
DATA for Children
06.2022 - 09.2022
Teaching Artist
UCLA Minor Teaching Sequence
09.2020 - 06.2021
Master's Degree of Architecture -
University of Southern California
Bachelor's of Architectural Studies With A Minor in Visual And Performing Arts (VAPAE) -
University of California, Los Angeles
Architecture And Interior Design With Dean's Honor -
Pasadena City College