In my two years at Louise Braverman, Architect, I have worked first-hand on multiple construction projects. Since the firm is so small, I learned by being involved in every step of each project I worked on, starting with the schematic design and following through all the way to construction.
I have had a lot of experience with collaboration, and thrive when working on projects with a team of designers. I am hard-working, diligent, and a fast learner; what I don’t know I try to learn as quickly as possible. I understand the importance of adhering to a strict schedule and budget and can produce work quickly and efficiently.
Louise Braverman Architect, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect
Project Architect on interior renovation of orthopedic surgeon’s office.
Drew complete drawing sets for schematic design, design development set for lawyers, construction drawing set for bidding, and filing set for the NYC Building Department in AutoCAD
Coordinated with MEP, Fire Safety consultants and Security/Telecom/AV consultants during design and drawing Bid Set, as well as during construction submittals (in process)
Coordinated with contractor during bidding process, through construction submittals, shop drawings and RFIs. Attended weekly meetings and site visits during construction (in process)
Worked with client and subtenant during layout and design development, selecting finishes for offices and exam rooms as well as furniture selection, invoicing, and scheduling delivery (in process)
Worked on prefabricated modular classrooms for the Staten Island Community Charter School, from design and prefabrication coordination, through construction (in process)
Collaborated on design of firm’s exhibit for Venice Biennale 2014 + 2016, assisting with product research, audio editing, construction drawings. Coordinated with construction team in Venice to finalize the exhibit (in process for 2016)
Handled financial transactions and invoicing with subcontractors, coordinated with general contractor, and went on site visits during construction on high-end residential renovation
Urban Design Build Studio, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Project Architect
Collaborated on a prototype for a single-family home in Garfield, a low-income neighborhood in Pittsburgh, featuring an affordable, replicable and energy-efficient window wall system. Scripted the design using Grasshopper software and built it using standard construction techniques
Designed and built a self-shading window-wall prototype to capitalize on Pittsburgh’s south-facing slopes. Prefabricated the system in an offsite construction facility and installed it in a building on Carnegie Mellon’s campus
Worked on a design team with clients, general contractors, and engineering consultants
Tai+Lee Architects, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Architecture Intern
Developed construction drawings for a multi-family residential renovation, and a restaurant in a renovated historical building
Used ArchiCad software to create bidding, construction, electrical, structural and mechanical drawing sets
Helped coordinate drawings for pricing and permit sets for the contractor, the client, and consultants.
Wiencek + Associates, Architects + Planners, Gaithersburg, MD, US, Architecture Intern
Collaborated on designs for two multi-family residential renovations
Used Autodesk Revit software to generate construction drawing sets for the contractor, the client, and consultants
Worked on the project from design development through demolition and the beginning of new construction
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, US, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture, May 2013
American Institute of Architects School Medal + Certificate of Merit
Cumulative QPA : 3.66, University + College Honors
AIA Pittsburgh Design + Innovation: Award of Excellence, Other
PROJECT: RE_VIEW
CLIENT: CMU School of Architecture, CMU BxA Staff, Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
ARCHITECTURE FIRM: Urban Design Build Studio
DESCRIPTION: Due to three major factors – vacancy, view, and affordability – Pittsburgh’s housing situation is ripe with the opportunity to leverage privileged views and increase thermal performance. The RE_VIEW wall system was designed to create expansive views, improve energy efficiency, and bring aesthetic features that all add to the market value of a home while being easily replicable. Features such as prefabricated modules, high density insulation, and an in-depth understanding of construction and installation methods were all considered to evaluate the effectiveness of the RE_VIEW system.
JURY COMMENTS: The jury appreciated how the project encompasses urban analysis, architectural detail, sustainability, and also, ideas about fabrication while tying them together in a convincing way. This purposeful innovation to makes existing houses more useable and livable. The jury also awarded the Green Design Citation to the project because it can repurpose and bring new value to existing housing, offering an alternative to demolition and replacement.
AIA Pittsburgh Green Design Citation, Other
PROJECT: RE_VIEW
CLIENT: CMU School of Architecture, CMU BxA Staff, Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
ARCHITECTURE FIRM: Urban Design Build Studio
DESCRIPTION: Due to three major factors – vacancy, view, and affordability – Pittsburgh’s housing situation is ripe with the opportunity to leverage privileged views and increase thermal performance. The RE_VIEW wall system was designed to create expansive views, improve energy efficiency, and bring aesthetic features that all add to the market value of a home while being easily replicable. Features such as prefabricated modules, high density insulation, and an in-depth understanding of construction and installation methods were all considered to evaluate the effectiveness of the RE_VIEW system.
JURY COMMENTS: The jury appreciated how the project encompasses urban analysis, architectural detail, sustainability, and also, ideas about fabrication while tying them together in a convincing way. This purposeful innovation to makes existing houses more useable and livable. The jury also awarded the Green Design Citation to the project because it can repurpose and bring new value to existing housing, offering an alternative to demolition and replacement.
American Institute of Architects School Medal + Certificate of Merit, 1st Place
