Yixiong Peng
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Architectural professional with over a decade of experience leading capital projects across higher education, cultural, and public sectors. Adept at managing complex design scopes from concept through construction while coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Expertise includes BIM documentation, Revit standards, lab renovations, and institutional work. Experienced in owner-side processes, technical detailing, and public-sector project delivery. Actively seeking to contribute to roles focused on project controls, scheduling, and capital program execution.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Captain / Sr. Project Designer & Technical Designer
Gensler
01.2018 - Current
- - Led design and documentation for complex academic and institutional buildings, balancing technical requirements with client goals.
- - Managed BIM workflows and coordinated Revit models across multiple disciplines.
- - Served as client liaison for Caltech, CSU campuses, and public agencies; facilitated user meetings and coordinated with campus PMs.
- - Directed production of permit, bid, and construction sets while overseeing QA/QC procedures.
- - Supported early planning, risk assessment, and phasing strategy efforts.
- - Guided consultant collaboration, code compliance reviews, and detailed technical integration.
- Select Projects:
- Caltech Lab Renovations (2024–2025): Oversaw multiple laboratory upgrades including MEP improvements, accessibility retrofits, and phased delivery. Worked directly with Caltech Facilities and campus planners.
- CSUN Maple Hall (2020–2023): 60,000 SF academic and performance building. Managed documentation through construction for a DSA-reviewed project with advanced acoustics and complex systems.
- San Diego International Airport – Arrival Parking Facility: Contributed to terminal expansion planning. Coordinated parking layouts, supported Revit modeling, and produced graphic packages.
- Long Beach City College – Athletics & Stadium Complex: $210M facility project. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and design phases as Job Captain.
- Oakridge Centre Redevelopment (Vancouver, BC): Large-scale mixed-use development. Led documentation efforts, coordinated with engineering teams, and developed phasing/massing packages for municipal review.
Project Designer
Various Firms
01.2011 - 01.2018
- - Contributed to design and production of commercial, institutional, and urban mixed-use projects.
- - Prepared entitlement packages, schematic presentations, and coordinated early technical detailing.
Education
Master of Architecture -
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - undefined
Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts
Skills
- Higher Education Capital Projects
- Lab Renovation & Technical Planning
- BIM / Revit Standards & Documentation
- Design Leadership & Team Coordination
- Consultant & Client Engagement
- Project Scheduling & Quality Control
- Construction Administration
- Owner Representation & Stakeholder Coordination
- Public-Sector Procurement & Delivery
- Site analysis
- Document preparation
- Scheduling coordination
- Construction processes
- Building codes expertise
Accomplishments
• Idea-Tops International Space Design Award – Global Best Design in Educational Architecture (2025)
• AIA | San Fernando Valley Citation Award – CSUN Maple Hall (2024)
• AIA | Los Angeles Residential Architecture Award – IVRV House (2017)
• AIA | Los Angeles Design Merit Award (2016)
• Best Art Design Practice – GSSP-Jinyi International Design Contest (2010)
• EB1 U.S. Permanent Resident (Extraordinary Ability)
• Adobe Certified Product Expert
• Evaluation Jury Expert – China Building Decoration Association (CBDA)
• Competition Judge – Taiwan-Strait Hand Drawing Competition
Timeline
Job Captain / Sr. Project Designer & Technical Designer
Gensler
01.2018 - Current
Project Designer
Various Firms
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture - undefined
Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts
Master of Architecture -
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)