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Kenneth Cheston

Kenneth Cheston

Alexandria, VA, US

 

About 

I am a young, energetic student graduating with a Masters of Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, May 2016. My philosophy is that architecture is not merely an occupation, but a way of life. With this consideration, I strive to find the correct solution to an architectural problem by methodically pursuing all rational avenues. My colleagues describe me as enthusiastic, insightful, and unrelentingly hardworking. This site exhibits a selection of academic works which highlights my talents in consideration of future employment.

Employment 

Soto Architects, Washington, DC, US, Intern

Soto Architects does mainly residential complexes. The team is relatively small so my responsibilities range from details to specifications.

Jan 2016 - current
 

Ricondo & Associates, Alexandria, VA, US, Intern

2011-2015

A paid, part-time internship for an aviation consultancy firm that specializes in operational, environmental and financial planning as well as airfield/airspace analyses and airport development programs. Provided 3D models to be used in graphics for biweekly presentations as well as analyzed traffic data for determining airport capacities.

Jun 2011 - Dec 2015
 

AECOM, Boston, Intern

AECOM - (architecture, engineering, consulting, operations, and maintenance)

Summer 2015

Assigned to Logan International Airport to assist in the design build of Terminal E. This project was on fast track and I was responsible for the design development of the ceilings throughout the new terminal. The process was to test design decisions in Sketchup then to implement them in construction document files in Revit.

Summer 2014

Assigned to the design team working on the construction and renovation of the green line metro in Boston. Specialized in the detailing of three glass elevators involving the structure and interface with roof, walls, and floor.

Summer 2013

Worked in the transportation office in Boston on the expansions of Logan International Airport. Responsibilities ranged from schematic planning graphics on Autocad to handling 40-50 interior construction documents on Revit.

Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
 

Education 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Washington, DC, US, MArch, Architecture

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - 2016
Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center Campus [WAAC]
Major: Architecture (M.Arch)
GPA: 3.5

Aug 2014 - current
 

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Roger Williams University School of Architecture - 2014
Bristol, RI
Major: Architecture (Bachelor of Science)
Minor: Construction Management
GPA: 3.3
Dean's List: Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2011

Aug 2010 - Jun 2014
 

Areas of Specialization