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Ava Wessels

Ava Wessels

Spokane, WA, US - Relocating to NYC

 
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About 

Multidisciplinary designer and graphic storyteller, using architectural, interior, and print graphics to explore new ideas in the design field. With experience in all stages of the architectural process and expertise in physical and digital drafting and modeling, I aim to center design as the most compelling tool to connect and elevate communities and promote public prosperity.

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Employment 

Design West Architects, Spokane, WA, US, Intern

Completed necessary drafting and digital modeling for a wide array of projects.

Worked on a variety of commercial projects through schematic design to construction administration processes.

Modified and created project-specific detail drawings

Created and presented materials boards to clients.

Took as built measurements of new projects and created as built drawings.

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
 

The Cohousing Company, Nevada City, CA, US, Intern

Created architectural drafts for cohousing development.

Worked cooperatively with clients, quickly learning regulatory codes while creating designs that met the complex needs of future occupants.

Worked with immediate supervisor editing and co-authoring a soon-to-be published book. This included formatting text, placing images, and taking on a lead role in the writing team.

Spearheaded hiring efforts, leading interviews for potential future employees.

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
 

Education 

Portland State University, Portland, OR, US, Bachelors, B.S. of Architecture

Architecture Undergraduate

Sep 2016 - Jun 2020
 

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