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David Wong

@davidwong

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Design-rooted, strategy-focused thinker with deep spatial and cultural insight.

Hong Kong

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, where I can contribute to innovative design projects and grow within a supportive team environment.

I am a design-rooted, strategy-focused thinker with a passion for architecture and cultural insight. I hold a Master of Architecture with Honors from the University of Pennsylvania, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.84. My academic journey has been complemented by my role as the Chairman and Founder of an active alumni group that fosters networking among graduates and professionals, enhancing collaboration and opportunities within the architectural community.

During my time at Woods Bagot as a Trainee Graduate Designer, I contributed to flagship projects for renowned clients such as Apple and the NBA, aligning spatial design with commercial objectives. My experience includes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the APAC region, managing deliverables under tight deadlines, and gaining valuable insights into project feasibility and commercial asset development. I am committed to leveraging my skills in design and visualization to create impactful architectural solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate Designer

Woods Bagot

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Contributed to major flagship projects for Apple, the NBA (Sands China) and Ayala Malls, aligning spatial design with commercial objectives. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across APAC to manage deliverables under tight deadlines, gaining real-world insight into project feasibility, capital-aligned delivery and commercial asset development.

Spatial Design Capital Aligned Delivery Commercial Assets Stakeholder Management Team Collaboration

Research Analyst

Centaline Securities/ Pickers Capital

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)

Conducted investment research and consolidated company reports for internal analysis and strategic use.

Investment Research Reports Data Consolidation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Architecture, Architecture

Grade: Summa Cum Laude (3.84 GPA)

Activities and societies: Chairman and Founder of HKU International Society Graduate Family, an active alumni group fostering networking between graduates, students, and professionals.

Graduated with Honors and Summa Cum Laude, achieving a 3.84 GPA. Focused on design-rooted, strategy-focused thinking with deep spatial and cultural insight.

The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Science

Activities and societies: External Vice Chairman of HKU International Society, spearheading the university's largest English-based society and organizing cultural exchange events for over 3000 international students.

Admitted through Early Acceptance with an Unconditional Offer. Studied Architectural Science, building a foundation in design and spatial understanding.