ABOUT

Photo by Julian Krusic O'Donnell

KAIMIN WANG

Kaimin, a senior undergraduate at Pratt Institute, majors in Interior Design with a minor in Sustainability. Curiosity and an exploratory spirit drive Kaimin's interdisciplinary experiments with new technologies and materials, probing the potential they offer to spatial design. With an iconoclastic approach, Kaimin disrupts conventional spatial order to forge experimental spatial languages.

At the Architectural Design and Research Institute of HIT, Kaimin contributed to the intricate design work for the Xinyang Sports Center. His role involved supporting the lead designers in implementing and modifying designs to comply with governmental requirements and budgetary limitations. Recognition in competitions such as the Young Architecture Competitions and UNI Moon Base 2124 evidences his design understanding and skills as demonstrated.

EDUCATION

PRATT INSTITUTE, School of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Interior Design, 2020-2024

Minor: Sustainability

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP)

Master of Architecture I - March I, 2024-2027

EXPERIENCE

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND RESERCHINSTITUTE OF HIT, Assistant Designer 05/2023-08/2023

Assisted in the preparation of the design proposal for the Xinyang Sports Center, participating in design revisions and implementation adjustments in response to government requirements and cost-control strategies.

Designed and 3D-modeled outdoor sports spaces following site research, introducing new public activities including frisbee and skateboarding.

Developed concept diagrams exploring multi-functional programming for the stadium and indoor stadium, extending its use beyond sports to include conferences, exhibitions, and performance events.

Collaborated on presentation materials and documentation, with a focus on researching public sports facility classification standards, event scale requirements, and their implications for site programming and spatial organization.

AWARDS

UNI MOON BASE 2124, 1st Prize, 09/2023

Base on NASA Artemis Program, designed a self-sufficient, self-sustaining lunar settlement with a closed-loop system and a modular nature designed for ease of future expansion, construction, and assembly.

Individual Work, won the first prize in the Uni Moon Base 2124, competition, receiving a featured article and interview.

YOUNG ARCHITECTURE COMPETITIONS, Honorable Mention, 11/2023

Designed a modern art museum for the countryside of Weihai, China serving as a spiritual bridge between urban and rural areas, blended the local topography to design a terrain-integrated architecture.

KAIRALOORO COMPETITION, Participant, 06/2023

Investigated factors such as wind, sunlight, and heat in designing a primary school in the south of Senegal.

CHINESE GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT, Volunteer, 07/2021-03/2022

Engaged in the venue planning for the annual gala twice, took responsibility for the stage setup and lighting, coordinated with other departments on the whole process.

Composed tweets, designed event posters, and edited videos andscripts to promote the organization.

EXHIBITION

Council Interior Design Accreditation Review

A project about a plywood full scale chair with CNC Milling. 12/2023
Specialized in brand design for studio project for the InternationalLiving Future Institute in Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 77. 03/2023

Schafler Gallery 03/2023