Yi Ding
Architectural designer based in the Bay Area. Seven years of practice in Northern California, with project work spanning intimate luxury residences and working wineries in wine country. Available for commissions and the right collaboration.
Architectural designer with seven years of experience crafting residential and hospitality spaces in Northern California. Skilled across all phases of design — from schematic design through construction administration — with a focus on architecture that listens before it speaks: spaces shaped by their site, their climate, and the rituals of the people who live in them.
Job Captain, Backen & Backen Architects
- Led development and coordination of design, construction, and presentation documents across all project phases, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness with minimal supervision.
- Served as primary point of communication with consultants, contractors, and vendors, coordinating across structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and interior design teams.
- Conducted planning and building code analysis, materials selection, and product research to support design decisions.
- Supported Project Manager and Senior Leadership in managing client communications, schedules, and project budgets.
- Mentored Technical Design Staff, reviewing work and supporting their professional development.
Architectural Designer · Technical Staff I, Backen & Backen Architects
- Developed and coordinated design, construction, and presentation documents throughout all project phases.
- Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and vendors on project documentation and field conditions.
- Conducted planning and building code analysis, materials selection, and product research.
- Maintained project resources, files, and documentation standards across the team.
Architectural Designer · Technical Staff II, Backen & Backen Architects
- Contributed to Napa Road Residence across all design phases (SD, DD, CD) including integrated interior design; prepared building permit documentation and full construction document sets; developed digital models and presentation materials.
- Edited and produced graphics for firm book project; created marketing materials and rendered project drawings during initial months with the firm.
Architecture Intern, Perkins Eastman
Graduate Research Assistant, Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Washington University in St. Louis
M.Arch., Washington University in St. Louis
B.S., Architecture & Environmental Design, Bowling Green State University
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