Alex Pettas Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Design Intern
Contributed to the design process of residential and commercial projects, utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe during the DD and CD phases
Twoscale Studios, Freelancer
Director's Design Assistant- involved in remodeling projects for multi-family housing, fitness centers, clubhouses, creating technical and FF&E documents
Gensler, Architecture Intern
Intern; Created transportation maps to aid city development, made renders for exterior design renovations, utilized Revit to build final construction elevation drawings
Marmol Radziner, Intern
Shadowed lead architect to understand construction projects, attended OAC meetings to observe complex communications between various partners, conducted onsite walkthroughs
Vastu Shastra Design Institute- DISHA, Online program, Vastu Shastra Design Certification
Enrolled in a 6-month Vastu Shastra Design course. Vastu Shastra is an ancient holistic approach to architecture that considers the laws of nature, cardinal directions and five elements of earth. Architecture plans that are designed according to Vastu Shastra ensure inhabitants in a residential or commercial building are physically, psychologically and spiritually in balance.
University of Southern California (USC), BArch, School of Architecture
STUDIOS: Exploring thresholds in design, natural & holistic building techniques, Co-living Apartments, Community Film Institute, Recreational Community Center
COURSEWORK IN: Urban Development, Architectural Office Administration, Ceramics, Metal Welding
Milken Community High School, High School, Architectural Studies
Enrolled in a 4-year architecture studies program. Hand-drafted designs for residential and commercial projects that consider sustainability, accessibility, and programming for specific users. Was selected as invitational artist to exhibit work in sculpture, residential architecture and observational drawing in California State University Exhibition. Received an Ethod of Art and Design Award.
Avi Efraim Gesundheit Fellowship, 1st Place
Granted fellowship to study natural and sustainable building methods involving the use of bamboo, mud and lime in Southeast Asia. Enrolled in an immersive bamboo design workshop in Bali, Indonesia (by IBUKU).
Ethos of Art and Design, 1st Place
Award for deliberate designing skills that reflect unbounded creativity, consideration for users, the environment and innovative approach to sustainability
