Yutao Chen
Yutao Chen
Computational Designer / Architectural Designer
Computational DesignParametric SystemsApplied AI EngineerFabrication
Computational Design - Rhino, Grasshopper, SubD, Mesh-based workflows
Programming - Python, Grasshopper scripting, C# RhinoCommon
Geometry + Topology - Parametric systems, surface-to-mesh, shell logic
Fabrication - Constraint-driven geometry, digital-to-physical workflows
Collaboration - Structure, fabrication, and simulation teams
Emailyutaochen91@gmail.com
BasedLos Angeles, CA
Tel267-521-6661

Experience
+ Education

HKS Inc, Los Angeles · Tom Wiscombe Architecture, Los Angeles · Studio WE, Shanghai / Los Angeles · Speed Design Studio Co. Ltd, Shanghai · University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design · Shandong Jianzhu University, China — GPA 3.73 / 4.0

RhinoGrasshopperPythonC# / Rhino/GhSubDParametric SystemsRevitHoudiniZbrush
01 — Resume
2025–Now
Computational Designer
HKS Inc, Los Angeles
2023–2025
Senior Designer
Tom Wiscombe Architecture, Los Angeles
2022–Now
Co-Founder
Studio WE, Shanghai / Los Angeles
2021–2022
Designer
Speed Design Studio Co. Ltd, Shanghai
2022–2023
Master of Science in Design
University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design
2017–2022
Bachelor of Architecture
Shandong Jianzhu University, China — GPA 3.73 / 4.0
Projects
2025
Washington Commanders Stadium→
Computational Designer · HKS Inc
2025
Cleveland Browns Stadium→
Computational Designer · HKS Inc
2024
Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre→
Senior Designer · Tom Wiscombe Architecture
2023
Neom The Line Neighborhoods→
Project Designer · Tom Wiscombe Architecture
2023
Hypostyle→
Academic · UPenn MSD-AAD
2025
Climbing Amphitheatre→
Built · Studio WE
2025
Seaside Mobile Library→
Built · Studio WE
2025
Ceramic Shingle System→
Product Design · Studio WE
2019
The White House→
Competition · Single Family Home