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Matthew Shafran

Matthew Shafran

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Experience in developing projects through all design phases for high-end residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality spaces in multiple New York City firms. Communicated directly with teams of consultants and oversaw construction in various scales. Fluent in numerous programs such as Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp.

Employment 

Ted Porter Architecture, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

Completed multiple single family residential houses on Long Island and Connecticut as well as townhouse renovations in New York City
Strategized with passive-house certified colleagues to implement energy efficient building systems into multiple ground up homes
Approved millwork and stair shop drawings
Identified and resolved discrepancies between design intent and proposed built condition
Communicated directly with clients to envision project goals and scope of work

Nov 2021 - current
 

METHOD Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Hired after internship as a full-time junior architect
Developed Revit BIM model of 20,000 SF corporate lounge which encompassed all consultant drawings and services
Produced full construction document sets, including custom millwork packages for design-bid-build projects
Met with leaders of various companies to create feasibility studies of collaborative and efficient office work spaces

May 2017 - Nov 2021
 

MGNY Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

Produced renderings and drawings for client presentations.
Organized drawing sets for Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Surveyed historic residential sites in Manhattan & Jersey City.

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

Thomas Jefferson University - East Falls Campus, Philadelphia, PA, US, BArch, Architecture

The undergraduate program at Thomas Jefferson University (East Falls Campus) is a five-year professional Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program, accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Aug 2014 - May 2019
 

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