workSCI_Arc Fabrication Shop (Summer 2010)

Employment in the Wood and Metal shop at SCI_Arc. Responsibilities included maintaining and assisting in milling, 3D print, and laser rooms, as well as wood and metal facilities. Time was also spent fabricating mounting tables for students.

SNS Architects & Engineers, PC (September 2008-June 2009)Employment at an Architecture and Engineering firm in Montvale, New Jersey as Plan Clerk. Responsibilities include maintenance and distribution of drawings, coordination of shop drawing packages, meeting preparation, and red-line corrections.

Namaste Garden Environments (June 2008-September 2008)Summer employment with Landscape Designer, Meeka Asayag. Responsibilities included

project design, drafting proposals, maintaining budgets, and creating client presentations.

learnSolar Decathlon (January 2011-October 2011)

Participated with fellow SCI_Arc and Cal Tech students in the Solar Decathlon competition in Washington D.C. Responsibilities included design and construction documentation,construction of house with a focus on wood carpentry and finishes, and publications Team earned an overall 6th place finish.

Design is One (May 2011)

Attended a three week intensive investigation into the scalarity of the field of design. Inter-views with designers spanned between Los Angeles and Milan, Italy. The focus was to gain a greater understanding as to the approach of design from the smallest object to the largest building.

Denmark International Study (January-June 2007)Attended architecture based program in Copenhagen, Denmark with a focus on InteriorArchitecture. Projects included an exhibition on Scandinavian Design and entry hallfor Øskenhallen.

Columbia University GSAPP (July 2006)Attended summer studio at Columbia University’s School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Focus of the studio was an architectural intervention in Central Park.

publicationsLive Cities (April 2012)

Participated in Danish documentary Live Cities as a representative of both SCI_Arc and Los Angeles. The films intent is to document how a younger generation of designers is nowadapting the ideas public space. Film to be unveiled at Venice Bienalle 2012.

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degreeSCI_Arc Masters of Arch. September 2012 Lehigh University B.A. · Architecture April 2008

skillsRhino AutoCAD Maya Photoshop Illustrator InDesign 3D Printing 3-Axis Milling Model making Hand rendering Final Cut Pro After Effects Organization Communication

leisuretravel automobiles skiing sailing

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intuitive . curious . eager

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OKB Architecture

I am interested in being considered for the position of Intermediate

Architect as posted on Archinect. This past September, I graduated from

SCI_Arc with a Masters in Architecture. Both my undergraduate and

graduate curriculums have allowed me to design projects such as CHIP,

the SCI_Arc/CalTech entrant into the Solar Decathlon 2012, using

AutoCAD, Rhino, Maya for 3D modeling, drawings, and renderings.

Furthermore, I have proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign,

Illustrator, Photoshop, which have been used for the projects’ production

and representation. Lastly, I have 8 years experience in model making

utilizing fabrication techniques of laser cutting, 3-axis milling,

vacuum forming, and 3D printing as well as experience in construction

framing, decking, and wood finishing.

Prior to my graduate studies, I gained professional office experience at

SNS Architects and Engineers. The office specialized in commercial

construction and interiors, such as Volvo US Headquarters, New York

Athletic Club renovation, and DeBeaute Spa. My responsibilities included

assisting in drawing revisions, the maintenance and circulation of

drawing sets, coordination and organization of shop drawings and

transmittals, RFP/RFQ, and compilation of promotional material. Through

all these various responsibilities, I acquired the ability to meet deadlines

and perform under a fast paced office environment.

I have a passion for well executed and highly detailed spaces through

which materiality and concept can be discerned on multiple levels. I feel

that I can offer this enthusiasm to OKB Architecture, which embodies the

importance strategic craft and quality embedded within the space. I greatly

appreciate your time and consideration, and look forward to hearing

from you.

referencesJohn Lignos

Principal SNS Architects and Engineers, PC 201.573.1767

Meeka Asayag

Proprietor_ Namaste Garden Environments 845.359.0800

Coy Howard

Instructor_ SCI_Arc Design Studio coy_howard@sciarc.edu

CHIP_ Construction Documentation

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CHIP_ Construction Documentation

CHIP, Compact Hyper-Insulated Prototype, assembled in DC for Solar Decathlon 2011

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Ephemeropolis_ cultural and creative hub, catalyst of Downtown Los Angeles creativity

Sanctuary of Light_ a simple celebration of light and material, throughout the day

Lehigh University Museum_ continuous space seperated through levels and light

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Fiberglass stairs in tension

Broad Museum_ the anti-aliasing of degeneration

Bethlehem Steel_ rehabilitation sewing two sides of a town together

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The exploration and understanding of form

Blibbin’ Grids_ topology of the 27 volume

Rec_Cen_ seeking to challenge genericism of recreation centers

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