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Matthew Eckberg

Matthew Eckberg

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Along with my Master of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, I have over 6 years of design experience in the U.S. and abroad.  My work has ranged from city/urban planning to small-scale architecture and fixtures.  I am interested in further development of cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural professional work.

Employment 

Urban Outfitters, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, US, Project Designer for Urban Outfitters & Anthropologie

During my time at URBN, I collaborated on the design of 14 stores in malls and historical buildings for Urban Outfitters as well as Anthropologie. This involved close work with brand directors and department heads as well as our architects of record and vendors. I developed the architectural identity and contributed to new merchandising initiatives at UO Space Ninety 8 while working under a senior store design manager. I also managed a project team for the design of UO Lexington from concept to construction administration.

Jul 2012 - Jan 2015
 

Community Design Collaborative, Philadelphia, PA, US, Intern Architect

During my time with the CDC, I designed modular pavilions with accessible materials to accommodate educational program on a brownfield site in Philadelphia. The schematic design of the urban farm was a collaborative process between volunteers that included engineers, landscape architects, and an estimator.

Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
 

Peanut Butter Jelly co., Cincinnati, OH, US, Project Manager

I worked with the PB+J team to conceptualize in-store campaigns, promotional installations, and short films. While here, I developed and managed assets for over 6 websites. It was also my responsibility to compose proposals, timelines, contracts, and budgets, as well as prepare retainer and project reports.

May 2010 - Jun 2012
 

Aidea Inc., Makati, PH, Intern Architect

I developed schematic plans, designs and renderings for an eco-tourist resort, schematic master plans for a CBD relocation, and client presentations.

Sep 2008 - Mar 2009
 

Andre Kikoski Architect, PLLC, New York, NY, US, Intern Architect

I designed computer renderings for presentation boards, crafted massing models, conceptual boards, and corresponded with material manufacturers and clients.

Jan 2008 - Mar 2008
 

URS Corporation, Cincinnati, OH, US, Intern Architect

I worked on government projects in the US and abroad, designing to brand standards, regional material restrictions, and regional construction methods. Through these projects, I managed a small set of construction drawings with supervision and helped coordinate design documents between multiple offices.

Jul 2007 - Sep 2007
 

Alfred Willer Arquitetos Associados, Curitiba, BR, Intern Architect

While learning Portuguese and the metric system, I revised drawings for an Angolan museum and aquarium as well as schematic designs for resort clubhouses in Brazil.

Jan 2007 - Mar 2007
 

Richard Henry Behr Architect, P.C., Scarsdale, NY, US, Intern Architect

Jul 2006 - Sep 2006
 

Education 

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2008 - May 2010
 

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Sep 2004 - May 2008
 

Awards 

Gold Addy in Digital Advertising, Award

I received this award during my time with Peanut Butter + Jelly.

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills