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
SEP 2025
Internship
Schmidt Hammer Lassen / Shanghai, China
▪ Architecture Competition
MAY 2025
Art Store Operator
Spring Sales / Helsinki, Finland
NOV 2024
Christmas Sales / Helsinki, Finland
▪ Run the online art store and participate in the sale independently
▪ Communication, Production, Promotion and Sale
DEC 2023 - FEB 2024
Architect
TWO TIMES TWO Architecture / Zhejiang, China
▪ "The Beauty of Community in the Park City" Global Competition - The First Prize
Architect
AUG 2022 - MAY 2023
Olivier Greder Architecture / Zhejiang, China
▪ 「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
Internship
genarchitects / Shanghai, China
▪ Chengdu-Dale's Wilderness B&B Project
▪ Qinhuangdao-Anaya North Shore Bookstore Hotel
▪ Shenzhen-Qiaodong School Architecture Competition - The First Prize
Exhibition Designer
DEC 2019 - FEB 2020
Xiling Seal Art Society / Zhejiang, China
▪ Spatial design for the 60th Anniversary Exhibition of the Xiling Seal Art Society
▪ Traditional Chinese furniture design
SEP 2019
Volunteer
DEMO CHINA Future Tech Festival / Zhejiang, China
▪ Registration and guest assistance
▪ Photography for the gala
AUG - OCT 2018
Co-Curator
Modern Art Museum Shanghai / Shanghai, China
▪ 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 Scholarship
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