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About

Grace graduated in May 2023 as the top-ranked student with a Master of Architecture from Parsons School of Design. Her graduate thesis focused on a more forward-thinking approach to historic preservation, one that prioritizes equity and sustainability alongside cultural significance. With over four years of experience as a Project Designer, Grace has worked on numerous large-scale arts, culture, and entertainment projects - both existing and new construction.

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Employment

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Teaching Assistant

Aug 2022 - May 2023

Acheson Doyle Partners Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Designer

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Research Assistant

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

OTJ Architects, Washington, DC, US, Project Designer

Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, Teaching Assistant

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Laura Heim Architect, PLLC, Queens, NY, Intern Architect

May 2016 - Aug 2016

100 Fold Studio, Lakeside, MT, US, Design Build Participant

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Education

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2021 - May 2023

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2013 - May 2017

Awards

AIA Henry Adams Medal, Award

Awarded annually to the top ranking student for overall achievement

2023

Shortlisted Project, Honorable Mention

UNI Architecture Competition

2021

Built Award, Award

Associated Builders & Contractors Built Award

2020

2020 AIA Honor Award, Award

2020

Areas of Specialization

Architecture

Skills

Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Rhino, Microsoft Suite, Model Making, Hand Sketching