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Emma Brown

Emma Brown

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am an architectural designer from Dallas, Texas with a Bachelors of Architecture from Rice University. I have experience in Dallas and Los Angeles, and I am currently pursuing designer positions in New York.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Johnston Marklee, Los Angeles, CA, US, Preceptor

Developed a 14,000 sq ft residence from SD through DD. Facilitated the design process through hand-cut physical models, interior elevations, and renders for client presentations, HOA approval, and internal review.

Communicated with vendors to source stone and wood samples for client visit.

Produced schematic layouts and interior renders for the Whitney Museum’s Independent Study Program in Roy Lichtenstein’s former 9,000 sq ft studio.

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
 

FAR + DANG, Dallas, TX, US, Intern

Created drawings in Rhino illustrating the location and frequency of units in a 30-unit multifamily development with 1 and 2 Bedroom units ranging from 1,100- 2,000 sq ft. Explored roofline options to articulate units.

Modified facade proportions and interior layout of a duplex to comply with the aesthetic standards of a historic district in Dallas.

Contributed to the design documents of a single-family home by laying out a garage apartment and revising the floor plan to achieve square footage goals.

May 2020 - Aug 2020
 

Todd Howard + Associates, Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Designer

Rendered concept drawings in Revit to illustrate the possibilities of modular construction and the adaptive reuse of shipping containers as temporary commercial and residential spaces

Revised construction documents for the remodel of a single-family home.

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Todd Howard + Associates, Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Designer

Built and presented physical models and a pre-design package for the layout of a 24-unit sustainable low-income housing community focused on shared spaces and interaction between residents

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
 

Education 

Rice University, Houston, TX, US, BArch, Rice School of Architecture

Aug 2021 - May 2023
 

Rice University, Houston, TX, US, Bachelors, Rice School of Architecture

Aug 2017 - May 2021
 

Awards 

Honor Award (AIA Fort Worth Excellence in Architecture Student Design Awards), 1st Place

Received the highest award for studio project “Blue Institute in Jodhpur, India.”

2023
 

Mary Ellen Hale Lovett Traveling Fellowship, Grant

Received funding to travel to research the relationship between Greek Classical and German Neoclassical architecture

2022
 

Linda Sylvan Fund for Architectural Education, Award

The fund supports research or travel for students who embody the spirit of Linda’s leadership as RDA director and the values of the Rice Design Alliance.

2022
 

William Ward Watkin Award, 3rd Place

Best Senior Project Third Prize for “Rational Tiles.”

2021
 

S. I. and Susie Morris Endowed Scholarship, Scholarship

Merit award given to one student each year based on artistic talent and academic achievement.

2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills