Hello, I’m Kuan Heng Chen.
I’m graduating from UCLA M.S.AUD in the fall of 2023,
that’s Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design.
I’m looking for an opportunity to utilize my knowledge
of architecture and wayfinding!
-WORK EXPERIENCE-
Kai Architects | 2018-2022
Taipei, Taiwan | Director: Chun-Kai Fang
/Key Project/
Taoyuan Metro G32 Station
Project Manager
Taoyuan, Taiwan
2018-2022
Architecture Design
Interior Design
Lead the project from schematic design to detailed design.
Coordinate structure and MEP design with architecture.
Understand and execute system and engineer’s requirement.
Synthesize remarks by JV contractor, PCM and the Metro Company
/Key Project/
Taoyuan Metro GC01 Signage Design
Project Manager
Taoyuan Metro GC01 Tender
2018-2022
Signage Planning
Signage Detailed Design
Chiayi, Taiwan
2021
Competition
Integrate the wayfinding strategy to the spatial articulation.
Coordinate signage guildline between 7 stations & 4 architects.
Understand and execute environmental graphic standards.
Design signage layouts and tectonic details.
/Key Project/
Taipei Metro Shilin Station TOD Masterplan
Taipei Metro Jiantan Station TOD Masterplan
Taipei Metro Jiannan Rd. Station TOD Masterplan
Project Team Designer
Taipei, Taiwan
2019-2021
Feasibility Study
Development Plan
Do feasibility assessment for spare plots at operating stations.
Identify potential program and development plan for Taipei Metro.
Evaluate zoning regulation, building code and land use bonuses.
Schematic site planning and architecture design.
/Key Project/
Alishan Forest Railway Renovation
Project Team Designer
Redesign historical locomotive and train stocks as tourist attraction.
Synthesize old history and propose modern cultural creative business plan.
Construct branding identity for Alishan Forest Railway authority.
Q-Lab Architects | 2014-2015
Tainan, Taiwan | Director: Sense Tseng
-EDUCATION-
UCLA M.S.AUD | 2022-2023
Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design
IDEO Studio
Collaboration with IDEO at M.S.AUD
Explore Interdisciplinary Possibilities of Architecture
/Key Modules/
Industrial Design
Data Science
Business Design
Interaction Design
Communication Design
Software Design
/Key Tools Used/
Unreal Engine
Unity
Visual Studio (C#)
Blender
Rhino
Grasshopper
/Key Tech Explored/
VR/AR
Photogrammetry
Machine Learning
OpenAI
Stable Diffusion
Style Transfer
Bachelor of Architecture | 2011-2016
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
5-year Design Division