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Rebecca Kosar, LEED GA | Associate AIA

Rebecca Kosar, LEED GA | Associate AIA

Hollywood, FL, US

 
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About 

I am a recent graduate of the University of Southern California, School of Architecture Class of 2020. With an interest in expanding my knowledge and experience while finding inspiration in new places and from new people, I enjoy finding the balance between the expansive creative process and the realistic limitations of architecture.

My life long practice of different styles of dance and the visual arts has heavily impacted my work ethic, attention to detail, awareness of the body, discipline and motivation.

Employment 

Fleischman Garcia Architecture + BDG Architects, Graduate Architect

Working with project teams of Interior Designers and Partners to complete interior and exterior building renderings, physical models, construction details, conceptual drawings and analytical diagrams for civic and cultural projects. I primarily used BIM software such as Revit and Enscape which improved my technical skills and attention to visual settings.

Sep 2020 - current
 

Arquitectonica, Miami, FL, US, Design Team Intern

Aside from assisting with competition entries, I worked in the conceptual, feasibility and schematic phases of offices, masterplans and residential high-rise projects for clients such as developers, city planners and major universities. In preparation for meetings with clients, I used software such as Photoshop and Revit and Autocad to put together the drawing set and presentations as well as to update renderings; I used Rhino and Sketchup to build massing models. This developed my ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to translate feedback both individually and with partners.

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Choeff Levy Fischman (CLF Architects), Tampa, Intern

Working closely with the partners and design team, my tasks included the following: rendering, making material boards, drawing elevations and structural details, visiting project sites, meeting with consultants and clients and making marketing presentations. This utilized my presentation and graphic designing skills as well as improved my hand sketching techniques.

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
 

James McHugh Construction Company, Miami, FL, US, Project Manager Intern

I worked on the construction site of Miami Midtown 5 (a mixed-used, high-rise apartment Design-Build project). My tasks included punch-list documentation, documenting RFIs, designing the project's office interior plan, photographing the site, learning and practicing construction methods and collecting the bids for a future project package. This prepared me to be a future leader.

May 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2015 - May 2020
 

La Salle University, Barcelona, ES, Study Abroad

A program integrated with the architecture students and professors at La Salle University in which we worked collaboratively on studio projects. The program also included traveling to major urban and historical centers around Europe to study influential architecture, planning and history.

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
 

Awards 

Magna Cum Laude, Honorable Mention

Awarded for having a 3.75 GPA

2020
 

USC School of Architecture Merit Scholarships, Scholarship

Scholarships and recognition awarded through the School of Architecture for various achievements such as traveling, innovation, leadership, community involvement, academic success and design excellence.

2019
 

President's Education Award, Honorable Mention

Awarded for excellence in academics and being an AP Scholar.

2015
 

Community Service Award (St. Thomas Aquinas High School), Honorable Mention

Recognition for completing over 1,000 community service hours.

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

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