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Gabriel Palileo

Gabriel Palileo

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

Manila -> Seattle -> New York

B.Arch graduate from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY (May, 2022). Extremely interested in technical details and creative solutions; future-looking concepts; space architecture + design; and architecture in extreme environments.

Part of SEArch+'s winning phase 1 NASA Deep Space Food Challenge team. Continuing to develop concepts and designs for future phases and uses.

Hobbyist and professional experience with 3D printing - along with working knowledge of laser-cutting, CNC machines, and basic woodshop/woodworking tools. 

Personally interested in scale-models (historic military vehicles, aircraft, and sci-fi subjects, mainly); and a massive Formula 1 fan (have always loved McLaren, even in their "GP2 engine" days). 

Employment 

VUW Studio LLC, Brooklyn, NY, US, 3D Production Artist

Creating detailed visualizations of projects ranging from architecture to product design. Involved in all facets - from 3D modeling to creating textures and materials.

Projects include still frames and animated shorts.

Oct 2023 - current
 

Marvel Architects, New York, NY, US, Model Shop Fabricator

Primary physical model maker at Marvel Architect's NYC office. Building physical models for the various project teams; model types ranging from sketch models to final, presentation-quality deliverables.

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
 

Social Studio, New York, NY, US, Remote Architecture Intern

Remote Architectural Intern. Have currently assisted with 3D modelling and some design iterations/concepts.

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
 

Pratt Institute ITL, Brooklyn, 3D Production Technician

Assisted with the operation of Pratt institute's primary 3D print lab at the Brooklyn-Main campus. Delivery, production, and maintenance of student works and shop-owned machinery.

Feb 2022 - May 2022
 

Search+, New York, NY, US, Architectural Assosciate

Assisted in concept and model development for SEArch+'s NASA Deep Space Food Challenge (phase 1). This entry ended up as one of the winning proposals - phase 2 and further participation currently pending.

Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
 

Pratt Institute Design Facilities, Brooklyn, Assistant CNC Technician

Assisted with the operation of Pratt institute's CNC shop at the Brooklyn-Main campus (design building). Delivery, production, and maintenance of student works and shop-owned machinery.

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Pratt Institute. NAAB Accredited school - 5-year program.

Aug 2017 - May 2022
 

North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA, US, High School, Running Start

Running start program: for high school students to start taking supplementary college-level classes prior to graduation.

Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
 

Ingraham High School, Seattle, High School, High School

High School diploma. Last two years of high school were finished here, after moving to the U.S.

Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
 

De La Salle Santiago Zobel, Muntinlupa City, PH, High School, Primary and Secondary education

Education levels from grade school to high school. Moved to the U.S. after finishing second year (grade 10).

Jun 2004 - Mar 2015
 

Awards 

2022 Edward Allen Student Award, Award

The Edward Allen Student Award is the highest honor given by the Building Technology Educators’ Society recognizing students–who over their academic career–have demonstrated commitment, passion, curiosity, and excellence in the integration of building technology and architectural design.

2022
 

Garden School Rendering Competition, 1st Place

Student competition held by Garden School to create renderings for future developments and reworks to the school's facilities. Project ongoing.

2021
 

NASA DSFC Phase 1 Winners, 1st Place

Part of SEArch+'s winning proposal for NASA's phase 1 Deep Space Food Challenge. Phase 2 participation pending.

2021
 

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