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Gary Ka Leung Wong

Gary Ka Leung Wong

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Architectural lighting designer and project assistant at HDLC Architectural Lighting Design. Graduate at Pratt Institute’s 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program. Experience with architectural lighting design, construction documents, rendering client presentations and project coordination.

Freelance graphic designer for multiple automotive shops. Interest in model construction, industrial design, photography, graphic design, automotive mechanics and winter-sports.

Employment 

HDLC Architectural Lighting Design, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer, Project Coordinator

HDLC Architectural Lighting Design New York, NY
Lighting Designer-Project Assistant July 2010 - Present

- Constructed architectural design layouts for multiple project phases
- Utilized multiple architectural and design software to produce architectural lighting plans
- Visited project sites for client meetings, construction administration, post construction punch-list
- Coordination of project to meet projected project schedules and criteria
- LEED/ASHRAE/NEC/IES Standards, energy study models
- Furnished project specification and lighting fixture schedules
- Pricing coordination to meet project budgets

PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
Leftfield Pictures Completed 2012
Perkins + Will: Project Assistant, Designer
- Published in November 2012 issue of Interior Design Magazine
- Assisted Senior Project Designer in completion of project related criteria
The Mall at Short Hills Completed 2012
JPRA Architects: Project Manager, Designer
- Completion of project from Schematic Design to Construction Administration
Financial Institution Phase 2 Completion, In Process
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects: Project Coordinator, Designer
- Multi-floor, interior fit-out, corporate financial institution, LEED
- Assisted Senior Project Designer in multiple project phases
- Furnished project specifications, schedules, LEED documentation
- Coordination of light fixture samples for full-scale mock-up
432 Park Avenue: Mc Graw Hill Hudson-Macklowe Properties 2011-In-Process
Rafael Vinoly Architects/SLCE Architects: Project Coordinator, Designer
- High-end Residential High-Rise at prior ‘Drake-Hotel’ location
- Assisted Senior Project Designer in completion of Schematic Design to Design Development stages.
- Constructed NYC Zoning Sheets for NYCECC-ASHRAE 90.1 illumination criteria for public-private plazas.
- Client Meetings and presentation for lighting concepts.
The Mall of San Juan 2012-In-Process
JPRA Architects: Project Coordinator, Designer
- Large-scale Multi-floor shopping center at San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Assisted Senior Project Designer in completion of Schematic Design to Design Development stages.
- Completed Specifications, budget studies and energy code compliance analysis.
- Client Meetings and presentation for lighting concepts.

Jul 2010 - current
 

Nancy Weinman Architectural Design Services, New York, NY, US, Freelance Intermediate Architectural Designer

- Constructed and furnished architectural design layouts for client presentations
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suites to design layouts for keynote and power point presentations

Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
 

Just Energy LLC (Safari Energy LLC), New York, NY, US, Intern Solar Designer-AutoCAD Specialist

- Utilized Total Station Survey Instrument to perform site analysis and solar planning
- Composed Solar feasibility analysis utilizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D to design strategies for client presentations

Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
 

J.R. Building Design, LLC, New York, NY, US, Jr. Architectural Designer

- Utilized AutoCAD and architectural software to produce construction document sets and client presentations for New York City Department of Buildings
- Visited project sites for surveying and administration
- Produced 3D renderings for presentations and client bidding

Jun 2007 - May 2009
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture, School of Architecture GPA 3.3

Aug 2004 - May 2009
 

High school of Art and Design, New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Graduate of High School of Art and Design with 4-year Major in Architecture Design.

Sep 2000 - Jun 2004
 

Skills