In summary, I have experience in all design phases and construction administration on institutional and residential projects at New York City architectural firms. My background includes experience in sustainability strategies and ‘green’ design, knowledge of a broad range of architectural theory and methodologies, office management and client interfacing. In addition to proficiency with AutoCAD, Photoshop and Illustrator, I have experience with 3D modeling/animation software. I am also an accomplished hand renderer and life drawing artist.
I hold a Master of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute (2007).
Currently I work for Helpern Architects in the East Village of New York City. Project involvement includes the schematic design phase of our restoration of the Sterling Memorial Library at Yale, construction documents for the Fort Washington Collegiate Church in upper Manhattan and construction documents and administration on our project for the Marble Collegiate Church on Fifth Avenue in midtown.
From 2008 to 2010 I worked as an architectural designer and draftsman for Roberta Washington Architects, P.C. in Harlem where I was primarily concerned with construction documents and construction management issues for a 42,000 square foot ‘green’ school project in Brooklyn. Specific duties on this project included mechanical and structural coordination, overall drawing revisions, maintenance of finish schedules and drafting revisions for our field representative during the construction phase. I also worked on schematic design and design development phases of smaller institutional and housing projects.
Roberta Washington Architects, P.C., Staff Architect
PS 971K for NYCSCA, Brooklyn, NY – 4 story & basement ‘green’ building, 42,000 sq. ft.:
• Revised construction documents and coordinated mechanical and architectural drawings
• Managed bulletin change orders including drawings and specifications revision, cost estimates and narratives; prepared architectural and MEP drawings for Building Department filing
• Constructed model and mock-ups to demonstrate cafeteria ‘Percent-for-Art’ project
• Close collaboration with firm site representative on drawing revisions required by field conditions
• Extensive client and New York City agency contact
Other projects and responsibilities:
• Preparation of construction documents from physical survey; zoning and building code analysis
• Project management of Public Assembly drawings for Bronx childcare center (including survey)
• Schematic design drawings of proposed housing and cultural projects
• Rendering with CAD, Photoshop and Illustrator; Preparation of marketing and Web site material
Arpad Baksa Architect, P.C., Staff Architect
• Mark-ups, elevations (interior and exterior), sections and site plans
• Proposed plans and removal plans; dimensioning; MEP coordination
• Power & data plans; RCP's; Light and Air Calculations
• Existing plans from surveys; Photoshop presentation images of existing building elevations
Roberta Washington Architects, P.C., Executive Assistant/Office Manager
• Processed proposals, scopes of work, outline specifications and project manuals
• Logged in shop drawings and R.F.I.'s; devised standard digital file system for CSI format specs
Pratt Institute, MArch, Master of Architecture
3-year first professional degree program. Intensive studio work involving a variety of 3-D modeling/animation software.
Supportive courses in structures, building construction and systems.
Extensive seminar investigations in architectural theory requiring written assignments.
Yale University, Masters, School of Drama Acting Program
Conservatory program in acting and performance.
Lehigh University, Bachelors, Engineering & Liberal Arts
Two years of study in the civil engineering program.
Ultimately graduated with a B.A. in English.
Publication: Pratt School of Architecture InProcess 11 - Archived Project, Other
Studio project recognized for publication in annual Pratt catalog of distinctive work.
Publication: Pratt School of Architecture InProcess 12 - Archived Project, Other
Studio project recognized for publication in annual Pratt catalog of distinctive work.
Publication: Art Students League Catalog - Drawing, Other
Self Portrait graphite drawing appeared on Sherry Camhy's instructor page in the ASL Catalog as an example of her students' work.
