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Joseph Parrella

Joseph Parrella

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Self-motivated and hardworking designer with over four years of professional experience in architectural design as well as experiential visualization. Proven experience in pushing an initial concept sketch through the execution of a project. Cooperative with a demonstrated history of problem-solving as a member of a team while also effectively achieving self-initiated goals. Inspired and imaginative creator who is always researching and implementing innovative tools that challenge conventional design methods and representations.

Employment 

officeJOY, New York, NY, US, Founder / Visualization Specialist

• Designed and visualized high-fidelity prototype for a hygienic product. Currently in production.
• Designed and visualized an electronic home product. Currently in review for patent.
• Designed and visualized two residences in upstate New York, both of which are under construction.

May 2019 - current
 

Sisters Studio LLC, New York, NY, US, Experiential Designer

• Developed the conceptual design and visualization for an ADT pop-up event that was constructed in Grand Central Terminal.

Sep 2019 - Sep 2019
 

Karla Otto, New York, NY, US, Experiential Designer

• Designed and produced the renders for a home-collection marketing event for Acqua di Parma.
• Designed the concept and produced the visualization for a Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Bodega pop-up shop in Los Angeles, CA.

May 2019 - Jul 2019
 

Studio Joseph, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

• Conceptualized, designed, and executed the “Serious Play: Design in Mid-Century America” exhibition at the Denver Art Museum which was featured on Dezeen, Archinect, and Eames Office.
• Conceptualized design and developed construction documentation for the Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial: “Nature”
• Conceptualized a narrative-based, permanent, orientation gallery for the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
 

Architecture + Construction, PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

• Surveyed and coordinated numerous residential renovation permit sets with the NYC DOB
• Completed the schematic design for a Calvin Klein flagship showroom in New York, NY

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
 

Cover Technologies, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Consultant

• Designed accessory dwelling “Cover” units as per client zoning and programmatic requirements.
• Assisted with the construction of a unit on-site in Topanga, CA.

Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
 

Brooks + Scarpa, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern

• Produced the design development documentation for an adaptive reuse project.
• Produced construction documentation for a private residence and a mixed-use project.

Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
 

Marvel, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

(June 2015 - September 2015 | June 2016 - September 2016): 7 months
• Operated the model shop and produced presentation models, iterative formal studies and prototypes for projects of varying scales.

Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
 

Education 

The Cooper Union, New York City, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2012 - current
 

Awards 

2015 Busan International Design Workshop, Honorable Mention

-Worked with Guido Zuliani and two other colleagues from the Cooper Union in an effort to revitalize the public space in the heart of Busan, South Korea. We received honorable mention among 20 other international design teams.

2015
 

National Scholastics Silver Medal Portfolio: Architecture, 2nd Place

2012
 

National Scholastics Gold Medal: Sculpture, 1st Place

2011
 

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