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This is the public profile of Fernie Lai, Additional information and high-resolution images are available for accredited press members, to access additional information about Fernie Lai please login as a press member.About Fernie Lai : Fernie graduated from University of Waterloo with a Master degree in Architecture. Prior to graduation, she has already attained widespread international exposure by working in Boston, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, etc.
In 2015 she founded WAY Studio, alongside two other partners, interested in expanding the definition of Architecture. They have placed their focus on working with cross-disciplinary professionals in order to re-define the role of architecture, between environment stresses, social situations, spiritual or physical needs and our every blurring boundary with the virtual world and technology.
ORGANIZATION:In 2015 she founded WAY Studio, alongside two other partners, interested in expanding the definition of Architecture. They have placed their focus on working with cross-disciplinary professionals in order to re-define the role of architecture, between environment stresses, social situations, spiritual or physical needs and our every blurring boundary with the virtual world and technology.
WAY Studio
EDUCATION:
2014, Architecture, MA Honours, University of Waterloo, Cambridge/Canada.
2013, Architecture, Travelling Scholar, Tsinghua University, Beijing/China.
2010, Architecture, BAS Honours, University of Waterloo, Cambridge/Canada
EXPERIENCE:
2018-Present, Design Director, WAY Studio, Vancouver/Canada
2016-Present, Design Director, WAY Studio, Beijing/China
2015, Architectural Designer, Chiasmus, Beijing/China
2010-2012, Junior Architect, UNStudio, Shanghai/China
2010, Architectural Assistant, HHD_FUN, Beijing/China
2009, Architectural Assistant, UNStudio, Amsterdam/Netherlands
2008, Architectural Assistant, MAD Architects, Beijing/China
2007, Internship, HLW International, London/UK
2006, Internship, Elkus Manfredi, Boston/USA
2005, Internship, Aedas, Hong Kong
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2014, "The Lady in Red", University of Waterloo, Cambridge/Canada
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2014, "Masterclass 2014", University of Waterloo, Cambridge/Canada
EVENTS:
2014, "Masterclass 2014", University of Waterloo, Cambridge/Canada
AWARDS:
2012, Travelling Scholarship, joint Award by Canadian & Chinese government
2009, Entrepreneurship Award, Canada
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2018, "MS-II Restaurant Design", DOMUS:Greater China, 7-12, July, China
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Native)
Mandarin (Near Native)
Cantonese (Near Native)
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2012, F_rmlab, Cambridge/Canada
2012, On Empathy, Cambridge/Canada
WEB SITE:
https://way-studio.com/about/
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://way-studio.com/works/
REGISTRATION DATE:
2019-05-09 10:21:06
COUNTRY/REGION:
China
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
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