M. Arch candidate at Thomas Jefferson University.
For my thesis, I am investigating the relationships between the autism community, and the built environment. I am proposing a multigenerational, multi-family “live, work, play” facility: Full Spectrum Housing. This full spectrum housing will provide spaces and resources for the neurodivergent and their neurotypical families to form a solid community and support system, while utilizing design strategies that create empathetic design solutions. I’m excited to use this knowledge to promote inclusive designs within the field of architecture during my professional practice.
My undergrad focused on woodworking and furniture design, with additional classes in interior design and engineering. I'm also interested in interior design, stage/set design, and product design.
Career goals include, becoming a licensed architect (working on projects that incorporate public spaces, human wellness, and sustainability), and becoming a city planner.
Cuhaci & Peterson, Blue Bell, PA, US, Architectural Intern
• Worked with the production team for Wawa site adaptions.
• Tasked with addressing redlines in Revit for drawing sets in all phases of CDs.
• Responsible for communicating with vendors and compiling requested support documents.
• Attended site visits during various stages of construction and created mock MEP field reports.
• Attended site surveys and was responsible for drawing base files in AutoCAD.
• Created zoning drawings and renders in AutoCAD and Photoshop.
• Attended weekly team production meetings and vendor lunch-and-learns.
Best Buy, Willow Grove, PA, US, Merchandiser
• Responsible for visual merchandising tasks that require a strong attention to detail, time management, and strong organization skills.
• Customer Service, product organization, and stocking.
• Set planograms daily: setting new displays, electronic demos, and powered fixtures.
• Product functionality: testing demos and displays to make sure they work properly.
Dockham Builders, Portsmouth, NH, US, Intern
• Responsible for editing, organizing, and creating detailed job templates in CoConstruct.
• Created itemized google sheets of all job materials and contacted distributors for updated pricing.
• Attended job sites and meetings with clients and architects.
• Created concise job descriptions and to-do check lists for multiple positions within the office.
• Made technical hand drawings for multiple projects submitted to jurisdiction for permit.
• Receptionist responsibilities including contacting leads, booking appointments, and setting up conference areas.
Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls, PA, US, MArch, Architecture
Concentration: Sustainability and the Built Environment
Related Coursework: Digital Modeling (CAD, RHINO, Revit), Architecture Design Studio, Visualization (Adobe Suites), Sustainable Design Studio, Sustainable Systems, Adaptive Design Studio, Life Cycle Assessment, Building Tech.
Thesis Proposal:
Presentation: https://issuu.com/allieprescott/docs/prescott_presentation5_how_12-07-21
Paper:
https://issuu.com/allieprescott/docs/prescott_mastersthesisproposal_12-15-21
Awards/Publications:
• Featured in Jefferson’s CABE publication “SPACEWORK” Spring 2021
• 2nd place in-house design competition: Concrete and Resilience Community Center Spring ‘19
• Best Hand Drawn Presentation in-house visualization competition: Cabin Competition Fall ‘18
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, US, Bachelors, Studio Art
Major: Studio Art - focus in Woodworking/Furniture Design
Minor: Architectural Studies
Related Coursework: Wood working/Furniture Design studio (5 semesters), Sculpture studios, Architecture Studio, Intermediate Drawing, Architecture History (4 semesters), Stagecraft.
AIA Henry Adams Medal, Award
Merit award for academic excellence in architecture
