Good Day to you,
If you are reading this you have gotten farther than most in pursuing this rare specimen of designer. Maybe you are looking for someone with an experience in architectural design but without a license. If so, you have come to the right place.
The Basics:
I am currently working at Bergmeyer Associates while completing my thesis year at Boston Architectural College in May. My work at Bergmeyer has only begun and more info is soon to follow.
I have work collaboratively and presented designs before client groups and consultants. I am proficient using Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Design suite to produce designs. I would be happy to discuss my qualifications and experiences with you in detail in the near future.
Design Experience:
Watermark Environmental Inc.: Lowell, Ma Dec. 2010- Feb. 2013
Cambridge 7 Associates: Internship, March 2009- Dec. 2009
Safdie Architects: Sept. 2008- January 2009
Special project with Boston Architectural College
Evolo Skyscraper Competition, Boston, MA; November 2010 –January 2012
Field’s Corner Library, Boston, MA; September 2010 - May 2011
Hale Reservation, Westwood, MA; October 2009 – July 2010
Still reading? Here are the extras:
Travel:
College Internship: Haikou, PRC July 2005-January 2006
English Teacher: Tokyo/ Nagano, Japan Summer 2004 Humanitarian Aid: Port Au Prince, Haiti (1 Week ) 2001, 2002
Interests:
Furniture Making
Photography
Soccer
Golf
Learning Languages
Darian's School Blog on Archinect:
Thesis Year : Inverting the Host/ Guest Relationship
A blog for an on going MArch Thesis Student
Thesis is now in progress. This Blog will track the advancement through the program and record the many iterations that it takes to arrive at the final solution.
My thesis is concerning how architecture can adapt to immigrant cultures and the current mixing of world cultures.
It will be a fun ride!
Watermark Environmental, Inc., Lowell, MA, US, Architectural Intern
Selected Projects:
Hanscom Air Force Base Mental Health Clinic – Bedford, MA – Project draftsman for the addition of a mental health wing of an existing medical facility on the Base.
Lowell National Historical Park Transportation Pavilion – Lowell, MA –
Draftsman and designer as a part of the design team to conceptually design and draft construction documents for an open-air pavilion.
Building P-481 – New London Shipyard, Groton, CT –
Architectural draftsman as part of the Design/ Build of a new indoor small arms range facility for the construction document phase and into the construction of the project. This building is also attempting a LEED Silver certification.
St. John’s High School – Shrewsbury, MA – Drafter and assistant in construction administration for the construction phase of the renovation for an existing residential building into an office for the institution.
Cambridge Seven Associates, Cambridge, MA, US, Intern
Unpaid internship, working one day a week to provide project support. Responsibilities included:
Organizing firm's library
Creating presentation drawings for current projects
Creating mock-ups for projects in construction
Safdie Architects, Somerville, MA, US, Senior Staff Assistant, Document Controller
Worked as project assistant or two project managers. Responsibilities included:
Model making for large institutional projects
Drafting for construction documents
Site drawings for schematic studies
This position evolved into Document Control position. Responsibilities included:
Receiving and filing shop drawings for projects currently in construction
Organizing RFI and Sketch logs for projects
YouthBuild Boston, Boston, MA, US, Designery Fellow
YouthBuild Boston is a Non-profit organization that trains high school students in the building and design trades. I worked with YouthBuild's Designery in leading a group of high school students to design and build small community projects and a gallery installation.
Responsibilities included:
Leading a small group of novice designers
Creating a schedule for projects
Contacting clients and consultants
Leading the design team to design and construct a gallery installation.
Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, MArch, Master's of Architecture
Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, OH, US, Bachelors, B.A. Urban/ Intercultural Studies
