​Xiaochun Sheng
Architecture Designer/Urban Designer
​​盛曉春
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Hi, I am XC.SHENG, a graduate with a Master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design from the Politecnico di Milano. My expertise encompasses architectural design, urban planning, digital construction, sustainable development, and spatial innovation. I am dedicated to creating impactful designs and exploring the future possibilities of human living environments through my work. My design approach integrates modern architectural concepts, environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and community engagement.
Currently, I am serving as an Urban Data Analytics and Visualization Intern at UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), where I contribute to the analysis and communication of urban indicators, data visualization, and digital platform development. This experience has deepened my interest in the intersection of urban research, data-driven design, and global sustainable development.
As a professional actively engaged in international dialogues, I have completed architectural internships and served as an assistant designer at several large international companies, including MVRDV in Rotterdam, Netherlands, gmp Architects in Berlin, Germany, Politecnico di Milano MaBa.SAPERLab in Milan, Italy, and TIANHUA Architecture Planning & Engineering Ltd. in Shanghai, China. I have participated in various project schemes and development, involving projects like CSCEC Fourth Engineering Bureau, Marvila Urban Planning, Atelier Toekomst NL 2100, Noviotech Campus, and Groningen Binnenstad, gaining professional knowledge and project experience in China, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal and Germany.
In this field, I have achieved a series of accomplishments, including the Excellent Design award in the "Nanjing Public Space 'Micro Update, Micro Happiness' Competition" and the Nomination Award in the "International Competition for Renewal Design of Pocket Park in Nanqiao, Fengxian". My strengths lie in spatial design, visual spatial expression, sustainable design, architectural narration, and model making.
Furthermore, I have actively participated in numerous practical and extension activities, such as cross-cultural architectural design exchange programs, historical building conservation projects, structural engineering field surveys, materials and interior design laboratory work, and ecological architecture research. Through interdisciplinary learning and exchange, I aim to explore new design methods and strategies to address the rapidly changing global environment.
Technically, I am proficient in design and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Adobe Suites, and Vray. Additionally, I have acquired basic skills in parametric design and data analysis, utilizing tools like Grasshopper, QGIS, and Python. In digital construction, I am skilled in Laser cutting, CNC milling, 3D Printing, and Wood Work. As an architecture student with an international perspective and diverse background, I firmly believe that through continuous exploration and innovation, we can shape more livable, sustainable, and vibrant urban environments.
Working
2024.6 - 2024.12
Nairobi, Kenya
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Intern - Urban Data Analytics & Visualization
2023.3 - 2023.8
Rotterdam, Netherlands
MVRDV
Assistant Designer
2022.12 - 2023.3
Milan, Italy
2022.2 - 2022.9
Berlin, Germany
MaBa.SAPERLab, Politecnico di Milano
Intern
Gerkan, Marg & Partners (gmp Architekten)
Architecture intern
2021.8 - 2021.9
Milan, Italy
2020.7 - 2020.9
Shanghai, China
CoPE
Collaborator for Competition
TIANHUA Architecture Planning & Engineering Ltd. Architecture intern
Education
2020.9 - 2023.4
Master of Science
Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)
Architecture and Urban Design
Average Score: 106/110
2015.9 - 2020.6
Bachelor of Architecture
Nanjing Tech University (NTU)
Architecture
Average Score: 89.11/100
Honors
2022/2021
DIRITTO ALLO STUDIO scholarship, Polimi
2019/2017/2015
First-class scholarship, School of Architecture, NTU
2018
Shenzhen State-owned Enterprise Scholarship
2018
First Prize, Monitor committee logo design competition, NTU
2017
Nomination Award, International Competition for Renewal Design of Pocket Park in Nanqiao, Fengxian
2017
Excellent Design, Nanjing Public Space "Micro Update, Micro Happiness" Activity
2017
Outstanding Work Award, International (China) Creative Mask Show
2017
Campus Cultural Activists, Student Union of NTU
2017
Third prize, Pukou District Artistic Creation Performance Creation Category
2016
National Second Prize, The Second Garden Songyang Cup -- National College Students Sketching Competition
Publications
2018
Thin-Walled Cold-Formed Steel--Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Floor Slab
Third prize in the 14th NTU Undergraduate Academic Science and Technology Forum
Exhibitions
2022
Politecnico di Milano
"Polytechnical imagination"
Exhibition for Architect Angelo Mangiarotti
Skillls
Design
Adobe Suites
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AutoCAD
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Rhinoceros
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Sketchup
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Revit
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ArchiCAD
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Vray
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Enscape
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Lumion
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Ecotect
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EnergyPlus
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ArcPy/QGIS
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Acrobat
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Office​
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Midjourney
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BIM
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Grasshopper
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Premiere​​
Programming & Data
python
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HTML/CSS/JS​
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Tableau
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PowerBI
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​D3.js/three.js
Fabrication
Electronic Device
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Laser cutting
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CNC milling
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3D Printing
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Wood Work​
Research
Material Innovation and Biodesign
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Urban Data Analysis and Predictive Modeling
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Digital Visualization and Web-based Urban Knowledge Platforms
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Historical and Cultural Research
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact Studies
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User and Community Engagement