My name is Allen Custer. I am 24 year old design student studying for a Masters in Architecture with a concentration in Digital Media and a Masters in Sustainable Design at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.. I am persistent, focused, laid- back, detail oriented, with a West coast attitude and an East coast determination and rigor; qualities evident in my personality and in my design practices. I work efficiently even in high stress situations. In my free time, when I ‘m not surfing, I enjoy photography, bike riding, tinkering with a new technological device, or doing something outdoors. I tend to work best in a fast paced but laid back environment that is always giving me a chance to try something new.
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, US, Render Farm Manager
Responsible for ensuring the functionality of the School of Architecture’s Digital Media Render Farm.
Alioscopy USA, Mira Mesa, CA, US, 3D Content Creator
Responsible for creating 3D content for auto-steroscopic 3D digital signage.
S.C. & Company, Oceanside, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Architectural renderings, and AutoCAD drafting.
Jacobs, Solana Beach, CA, US, Internship in Architecture:
Constructed 3D Models and Families in Revit.
Martinez + Curtri Corporation, San Diego, CA, US, Internship in Architecture
Assisted in model construction and Autocad drawing.
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, US, MArch, Architecture - Digital Media
Curriculum Includes: Design, Theory, with heavy influence in ComputerGraphics and Animation.
The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., BArch, Architecture
Curriculum Includes: Design, History, Theory, Graphics and Computer Applications.
AIA Merit in Architecture Award: Travis Price Architects, Award, Other
Awarded by: The Washington, DC Chapter of the AIA. The Kalevala Kehto (cradle of the Kalevala), Built in Helsinki Finland in collaboration with Travis Price Architects, Member of the Design/Build Team through Spirit of Place, Spirit of Design.
Benjamin T Rome Competition Studio, 1st Place
During our senior year at CUA we are required to participate in the Benjamin T Rome Competition Studio, which all students all students compete for the best project and presentation.
AIA Merit in Architecture Award: Travis Price Architects, Award, Other
Awarded by: The Washington, DC Chapter of the AIA. The James Hoban Memorial, Architect of the White House. The memorial was built in County Kilkenny, Desart, Ireland. Member of the Design/Build Team through Spirit of Place, Spirit of Design.
