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Yuhan Chen

Houston

Summary

Dynamic Technical Designer with proven expertise at House & Robertson Architects, excelling in BIM management and multi-disciplinary coordination. Achieved timely delivery of complex permit packages while ensuring code compliance. Skilled in Revit and adept at navigating fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail in high-stakes projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Designer

House & Robertson Architects
03.2025 - Current

SRFC Stadium – 300,000 sq ft (Public Assembly Project) The RO Parcel 4 – Condominium Interiors (6 Units)

Schematic Design (25% SD) to Design Development (50% DD)
March 17 – September 5, 2025

  • Served as core team member from project inception, responsible for BIM model setup, sheet management, and drawing standardization across modular, FF&E, and architectural models.
  • Coordinated directly with MEP, fire protection, AV, telecom, and code consultants, especially after PM transition; led technical drawing integration and issue resolution.
  • Produced comprehensive egress plans and exit calculations for a large stadium site in
  • Designed and documented fire-rated and acoustic partitions, aligning architectural detailing with consultant recommendations and code analysis.
  • Managed multiple critical deadlines and permit packages: 100% SD, SD Permit, 50% DD, and 50% Interior DD.
  • Delivered under pressure: produced fire separation distance diagrams within 48 hours to support permit submission, proposing imaginary property lines to meet code while anticipating future site development.
  • Developed skills in code interpretation, multi-disciplinary coordination, and fast-paced production workflows.

Construction Documentation Phase (50%–100% CD)
September 8 – October 17, 2025

  • Part of a 3-member interiors team; took full ownership of detailing and documenting 3 residential units, including all plan sets, RCPs, and interior elevations.
  • Modeled and documented fixtures, casework, and custom millwork to a high level of detail, coordinating closely with senior architects and consultants.
  • Ensured completeness and constructability of deliverables in a short documentation window.

Architecture Intern

Perkins+Will
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Contributed to large-scale healthcare facility designs, focusing on facade systems, interior planning, and lab layouts requiring precise coordination with structural and MEP teams.
  • Produced detailed Revit drawings for client presentations and consultant coordination, improving clarity and alignment across disciplines.

Architectural Intern

Architecture Research Office
06.2023 - 08.2023

Supported the schematic design phase of an adaptive reuse project, focusing on lobby renovation and spatial planning within existing structural constraints.

Education

Master of Architecture - Architecture

Rice University
Houston, TX
12-2024

Bachelor of Engineering - Architecture

Nanjing University
Nanjing, China
05-2021

Skills

  • Revit (Advanced BIM Management, Worksets, Consultant Coordination)
  • AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite
  • Code compliance: Egress, Fire Rating, Occupancy, Zoning
  • Permit Documentation, Consultant Coordination, Model Management
  • Multi-phase Delivery Experience (SD, DD, CD, Permit Sets)

Certification

LEED Green Associate, GBCI

Timeline

Technical Designer

House & Robertson Architects
03.2025 - Current

Architectural Intern

Architecture Research Office
06.2023 - 08.2023

Architecture Intern

Perkins+Will
05.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Architecture - Architecture

Rice University

Bachelor of Engineering - Architecture

Nanjing University