Gongming Liu
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT
I am a highly skilled architect with a strong background in design, construction, and BIM management. My education spans across Tongji University, Illinois Institute of Technology, TU Berlin, and ETH Zurich, giving me an international perspective on architecture and urban design.
Over the years, I have delivered projects ranging from K-12 schools, corporate headquarters, and large-scale urban masterplans to cutting-edge VR-based architectural presentations. My passion lies in integrating sustainable principles into every project, ensuring that each design meets environmental goals while enhancing human experience.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Combining deep architectural expertise with cutting-edge AI, programming, and digital production skills — bridging design and technology in ways few architects can.
sqm in Area
Different Countries
Major Projects
Years in Practice
SERVICES
A unique blend of architectural expertise and BIM-driven project management to deliver high-quality designs from concept to completion.
Expert in managing BIM workflows to ensure seamless collaboration between multidisciplinary teams, minimizing design conflicts and improving project efficiency.
Capable of delivering innovative and functional architectural and interior solutions that align with client vision and meet technical, aesthetic, and budget requirements.
Experienced in overseeing projects from concept to completion, coordinating stakeholders, schedules, and resources to achieve timely, high-quality outcomes.
Professional Path
RESUME
PICO Group, Pico Permanent Exhibit, Riyadh KSA
2025 – Present
Senior Design Manager / Project Manager
Leading large-scale experiential and entertainment fit-out projects, with a focus on BIM coordination, shop drawings, fabrication, and on-site execution. This role expanded my practice from design management to full-cycle interior delivery and construction coordination.
EVA Architects, Shanghai
2019 – 2025
Senior Project Architect / Digital Creator
Led architectural design and BIM coordination from concept design through construction administration. This stage marked my transition into independent project leadership, with growing involvement in interior design and project realization.
John Curran Architects, Shanghai
2017 – 2019
Project Architectural Designer / Senior Architectural Designer
Worked closely with the design director on master planning and architectural concepts, using 3D modeling, parametric design, and visualization to support design development. This role strengthened my digital design and visual communication capabilities.
East China Architectural Design & Research Institute, Shanghai
2015 – 2017
Architectural Designer
Built my technical foundation at one of China's largest design institutes, supporting large-scale commercial projects through design development, BIM coordination, and construction documentation. This experience established my understanding of rigorous delivery systems and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Shanghai Urban Construction Design & Research Institute, Shanghai
2007 – 2009
Intern Designer & Modeling Drafter
Intern Designer and Modeling Drafter in Architecture Department. Projects included Shanghai Xizang Rd. Tunnel for Shanghai EXPO 2010; Ningbo Metro Line 1 Stations.
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology, College of Architecture, Chicago, USA
2009 – 2012
Master of Architecture
Completed a Master of Architecture, focusing on sustainable design for high-rise and long-span structures, as well as in-depth research on building construction and materials.
Summer Sustainable Building Studio, TU Berlin, Germany
2010 Summer
Building Technology Research
Building technology research at TU Berlin's Summer Sustainable Building Studio.
ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
2010 Spring
Visiting Student
The Programmed Wall Research at ETH Zurich as a visiting student.
Tongji University, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shanghai, China
2005 – 2009
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Class of 2009, Department of Art and Design. Specializing in spatial design, multimedia presentation, and interior lighting, with a strong emphasis on architectural space-making.
SKILLS
PORTFOLIO
A diverse portfolio of architectural, interior, and urban design projects, ranging from large-scale commercial developments to cultural, educational, and digital creations
SEVEN Al Hamra Theme Park
Type: Entertainment & Theme Park
Scale: 167,000 sqm
Client: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN)
Firm: PICO Group | Riyadh, KSA | 2025
A landmark theme park in Al Hamra, Riyadh. Managed BIM-driven coordination with the main contractor, leading design development, construction drawings, and shop drawings while ensuring alignment with on-site fit-out construction.
World Defense Show 2026
Type: Exhibition Design & Delivery
Firm: PICO Group | Riyadh, KSA | 2025
Led end-to-end delivery of major exhibition projects, managing design development, fabrication, and on-site installation while coordinating with local vendors, contractors, and venue authorities.
Wycombe Abbey School Nanjing
Type: K-12 Education | Architecture & Interior
Scale: 110,000 sqm
Firm: EVA Architects | Shanghai | 2019–2025
Comprehensive K-12 campus integrating architecture and interior design. Responsible for the architectural discipline and BIM management throughout SD / DD / CA phases as Senior Project Architect.
Lihu Future City Masterplan
Type: Urban Design & Masterplan
Scale: 479,000 sqm
Location: Wuxi, China
Firm: EVA Architects | 2019–2025
Large-scale future city development. Led master plan, building programming, layout, and design concept for a mixed-use urban district.
Huayi Group Campus
Type: Office HQ | Architecture & Landscape
Scale: 60,006 sqm
Location: Shanghai, China
Firm: EVA Architects | 2019–2025
Corporate headquarters campus integrating architecture and landscape design. In charge of architectural concept and schematic design for international design competitions.
Songshan Island Regeneration
Type: Urban Regeneration & Masterplan
Scale: 840,000 sqm
Location: Zhoushan, China
Firm: John Curran Architects | 2017–2019
Large-scale island regeneration masterplan. Responsible for client communication, master plan design, and building design for the entire development.
San Jiang Ferry Terminal
Type: Transportation
Scale: 7,000 sqm
Location: Zhoushan, China
Firm: John Curran Architects | 2017–2019
Ferry terminal design featuring parametric design approaches. Responsible for master plan, building programming & layout, parametric design, and rendering.
Zhoushan Yepaidang Restaurant
Type: Hospitality / Commercial
Scale: 3,200 sqm
Location: Zhoushan, China
Firm: John Curran Architects | 2017–2019
Hospitality venue featuring master plan design, branding strategy, and building programming & layout.
Greenland Bund Centre
Type: Office (Super High-Rise)
Scale: 700,800 sqm
Location: Shanghai, China
Firm: ECADI (in collaboration with KPF) | 2015–2017
One of Shanghai's landmark super high-rise office developments. Involved in SD/DD/Construction Drawing phases with Rhino & Revit modeling and rendering.
Tianjin CNOOC HQ Office
Type: Office HQ
Scale: 369,000 sqm
Location: Tianjin, China
Firm: ECADI | 2015–2017
Large-scale corporate headquarters. Responsible for construction drawing, design change management, and SU modeling coordination.
Meadow House Residential
Type: Residential
Scale: 450 sqm
Location: Ireland
Firm: John Curran Architects | 2017–2019
Residential project with construction drawing production and design coordination.
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