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Marina Michael

Marina Michael

Washington DC, US

 

About 

 I am in my final year of the Master of Architecture program at UVA. I came into architecture through my passion for art and my love of making things. My life's motto is borrowed from Mother Teresa, who once said, "I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who sends His love letter to the world." Although I am not Mother Teresa feeding the poor or a doctor curing serious diseases, I believe that good design - architecture - can give people daily joy in the world they inhabit. I seek to make buildings which show people that they are valued and appreciated through an environment that speaks to their intellect, senses, and humanity.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Teaching Assistant

-critique student design work weekly.
-assist students with digital and analog making skills.

Jan 2015 - current
 

Public Workshop, Philadelphia, PA, extern

-collaborated with students and teachers to design Maker Space for high school.

Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
 

Kieran Timberlake, Philadelphia, PA, US, Extern

-contributed to design drawings for schematic design for University building using Revit.

Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
 

Cooper Carry, Alexandria, VA, US, Intern Architect

-created construction documents in Revit for elementary school design.
-coordinated client needs with design intent.
-communicated conflicts and implemented solutions with mep, structural, civil.
-prepared preliminary lease drawings for mall development.
-contributed to construction documents for 24 story office building design.
-generated life safety drawings.
-developed client presentations.
-built scale model for urban planning development community meeting.

Mar 2012 - Jul 2013
 

Custom Structures, Inc., Lynchburg, VA, Intern

-created house design alternative for associate use.
-drafted AutoCAD details for project.
-developed door, window, material schedules.
-built SketchUp model for house addition design.

Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
 

Bruce Wardell Architects, Charlottesville, VA, US, Externship

-aided with construction of basswood model for client use.
- collaborated with employee to choose interior materials for project.
- shadowed associates in meetings.

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
 

Education 

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, MArch, Master of Architecture

-coursework developed design abilities at multiple scales with multiple media.
-Nix, month-long independent research project in Paris, France.
-leadership roles throughout the program as a Teaching Assistant for all four semesters and over the summer.

Aug 2013 - May 2015
 

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Architecture

-3.7 GPA, graduated with honors
-minor in architectural history
-Coursework focused on conceptual design, but also delved into building construction, sustainable design, architectural theory, architectural history

Aug 2007 - May 2011
 

Awards 

Enid W. and Bernard B. Spigel Architectural Scholarship, Scholarship

2014
 

Arch Record Napkin Sketch, Honorable Mention

2013
 

Dean's List, Other

-7 semesters

2011
 

Faculty Award for Public Service, Award

2011
 

Weedon Grant, Grant

-for study abroad in China

2011
 

Intermediate Honors, Award

-given to the top 20% of students in the second year class

2011
 

Kyle Kauffman Award, Award

Awarded to one student anually who “embodies dedication, enthusiasm for architecture, and achievement…and who serves their fellow students not in thoughts and words but in deeds, encouraging all about him or her to perform to the utmost of their capabilities.”

-peer nominated

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills