Experience

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Architect

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Project Designer

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2022



The University of Virginia School of Architecture

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Carried out design research under Esther Lorenz throughout the semester-long Hong Kong-based design studio while supporting both undergraduate and graduate student work. Created original drawings, digital models, animations, videos, and software tutorials for not only studio purposes but ongoing research. Assisted student fieldwork during site visit to Hong Kong including audio, photography, and video documentation. Helped facilitate and execute culminating exhibition of design and research materials. Show less

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Co-edited the 2016 Woltz Symposium "Ecologies of Prosperity for the Living City" with a small team of architecture and landscape architecture faculty and students. Assisted in all aspects of the event including research, content, logistics, marketing, and concurring exhibitions. Curated website content, marketing and exhibition materials, and forthcoming publication to be distributed April 2018. http://www.woltzsymposium.com

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Assisted teaching the spring and summer first year undergraduate foundation studio. Engaged with students daily during desk crits and office hours. Gave grades and feedback to students throughout the course.

• Exhibitions Program Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Curated exhibitions throughout the School of Architecture with a team of graduate and undergraduate students. Coordinated artist communications, team installations, concurring events, and marketing. Exhibitions include 'Constructing Views' (Jarmund Vigsnaes Architects), 'Unfindable Antimonies' (Seth McDowell and Rychiee Espinosa), and 'Emerging Typologies of the City-Region' (2015 summer China program).



Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architectural Extern

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2016



Architectural Artisans Inc.

• Louisville, Kentucky Area

• Architectural Intern

  • Nov 2013 - May 2015

  Worked closely with Principal and Project Architects on various residential and commercial projects. Gained experience in all phases of design. architecturalartisans.net Worked closely with Principal and Project Architects on various residential and commercial projects. Gained experience in all phases of design. architecturalartisans.net



Louisville Metro Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planning & Design Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

  During a 10-week internship, I administered city ordinances regarding historic preservation districts and design overlays throughout the Metro area. I worked closely with the Urban Design Administrator and team members to prepare for Architectural Review Committee meetings, public hearings, and closed meetings with city officials. During a 10-week internship, I administered city ordinances regarding historic preservation districts and design overlays throughout the Metro area. I worked closely with the Urban Design Administrator and team members to prepare for Architectural Review Committee meetings, public hearings, and closed meetings with city officials.



University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences

• Lexington, KY

• Social Media Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  The Hive provides creative and technical solutions for the college. I managed all A&S social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Vimeo. The Hive provides creative and technical solutions for the college. I managed all A&S social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Vimeo.



The Kentucky Center Governor's School for the Arts

• Lexington, KY

• Discipline Assistant, Architecture

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  GSA is a three-week arts instruction program for high school students in Kentucky. The program encompasses a variety of artistic disciplines. I served as teaching assistant within the Architecture Discipline, facilitating the growth of students' artistic talents and involvement in the arts throughout Kentucky. GSA is a three-week arts instruction program for high school students in Kentucky. The program encompasses a variety of artistic disciplines. I served as teaching assistant within the Architecture Discipline, facilitating the growth of students' artistic talents and involvement in the arts throughout Kentucky.



University of Kentucky Student Activities Board

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Cultural Arts Committee

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  I lead a committee of students in the curatorial duties of Lexington's Rasdall Gallery. We coordinated and executed culturally enriching programs such as art exhibitions and performance-based events. During my time as director, I manifested original ideas producing the James Baker Hall Writer Series highlighting nationally-acclaimed Kentucky writers. I lead a committee of students in the curatorial duties of Lexington's Rasdall Gallery. We coordinated and executed culturally enriching programs such as art exhibitions and performance-based events. During my time as director, I manifested original ideas producing the James Baker Hall Writer Series highlighting nationally-acclaimed Kentucky writers.



Diller Scofidio + Renfro

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architectural Extern

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012

  I assisted in the digital and manual design fabrication of a model to be exhibited in New York City's Museum of Modern Art. While there, I attended design presentations and office meetings. I assisted in the digital and manual design fabrication of a model to be exhibited in New York City's Museum of Modern Art. While there, I attended design presentations and office meetings.



Studio2000

• Louisville, KY

• Mixed Media Artist

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  Studio2000 is a city-run program for high school students interested in the arts. Studio2000 is a city-run program for high school students interested in the arts.