
ZIYUAN(SAM) WU
Working Experience
OPEN Architecture, Beijing, China
Penda China, Beijing, China
MABU Architecture LLC, New York City, U.S.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.
People Architects, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education & Degree
Saint Joseph Preparatory High School, Boston, MA / High School Diploma / 4 Years
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY / Bachelor of Architecture / 5 Years
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA / The Master of Science in Design with a concentration in Advanced Architectural Design
Design Concept
Architecture is not always just about architecture. It should be the elements that can be bridged with other fields of studies. During these bridging processes, the meanings and the significances of architectural designs can be expressed to the public. Therefore, I would like to explore the variable relationships between architecture and different studies, such as game design, virtual reality, filmmaking, human spirit, nature, city, etc. In such ways, architecture is not just about building design, and it can be re-defined based on the needs of contexts.
Awards & Publications
2018Fall_Architecture Design 1_Student Work Publication
2019Fall_Architecture Design 3_Student Work Publication
2019Fall_Architecture Design 3_Honor Award Review
2020Spring_Architecture Design 4_Student Work Publication
2020Fall_Design Schematic_Student Work Publication
2021Fall_Architecture Design 2_Student Work Publication
2021_Dean's Honor List
2023 AIA-NJ Design Competition_Small Projects_Honor Award
2023 AIA-NJ Design Competition_Unbuilt_Honor Award
2024 AIA-TRI STATE (NY+NJ+PA) Competition_Merit Award
2024_University of Pennsylvania MSD-AAD_Graduate with Distinction
2024_BUILDNER_Unbuilt Award Shortlisted Projects
2024_BUILDNER_The Unbuilt Architecture Publication
