About Me

Hi! I’m Xiaofan Chen.

I’m an architect—but not just an architect.

My dream began at age ten, when I discovered an architecture magazine and knew immediately: I wanted to be an architect. Since then, I’ve explored many creative paths—urban planning, exhibition design, furniture making, even performing in bands—all of which have shaped my approach to architecture.

Today, I aim to do more than build houses; I strive to create spaces that feel like home, helping people become the protagonists of their own lives. My goal is to make architecture that enlightens and enriches people's lives.

Education

2023 - PRESENT

Master of Science in Architecture | Aalto University | Urban Studies and Planning

2017 - 2022

Bachelor of Engineering | China Academy of Art | Architecture

Experience

NOV 2024

Aalto University Christmas Sales / Helsinki, Finland

Art Store Operator

▪ Run the online art store and participate in the sale independently

▪ Communication, Production, Promotion and Sale

DEC 2023 - FEB 2024

TWO TIMES TWO Architecture / Zhejiang, China

Architectural Assistant

▪ "The Beauty of Community in the Park City" Global Competition - The First Prize

AUG 2022 - MAY 2023

Olivier Greder Architecture / Zhejiang, China

Architectural Assistant

▪ 「Beyond YUE | Jianhu Reviva 」International Design Competition - The Third Prize

▪ New Yaoda Street Renovation Project

▪ Qingtian Square Complex Project

▪ Zhujianong Mountain Villas

MAY - AUG 2021

genarchitects / Shanghai, China

Internship

▪ Chengdu-Dale's Wilderness B&B Project

▪ Qinhuangdao-Anaya North Shore Bookstore Hotel

▪ Shenzhen-Qiaodong School Architecture Competition - The First Prize

DEC 2019 - FEB 2020

Xiling Seal Art Society / Zhejiang, China

Assistant Exhibition Designer

▪ Spatial design for the 60th Anniversary Exhibition of the Xiling Seal Art Society

▪ Traditional Chinese furniture design

SEP 2019

DEMO CHINA Future Tech Festival / Zhejiang, China

Volunteer

▪ Registration and guest assistance

▪ Photography for the gala

AUG - OCT 2018

Modern Art Museum Shanghai / Shanghai, China

Co-Curator

▪ Co-curated the exhibition ‘The Land: A New Portrait of Crops’ with MIN Project

▪ Responsible for the production of art derivatives and the decoration of the gallery space

Awards

OCT 2024

Incentive-Based Scholarships

Aalto University

JUN 2022

Graduation Design Silver Award

China Academy of Art

JUN 2022

Outstanding Student Leader Award

China Academy of Art

JUN 2021

Individual Scholarship

China Academy of Art

NOV 2020

TOP 10 Honorable Mention Award

Visual Arts Gallery - Florence International Competition

SEP 2020

Public Shortlisting Award

Zhejiang Block Innovation Design Competition

JUN 2019

Second-class Scholarship

China Academy of Art

JUN 2018

Individual Scholarship

China Academy of Art