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Ilana Spindel, AIA

Ilana Spindel, AIA

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Originally from North Carolina, I sought out California after graduating from Washington University in St. Louis. I became interested in historic preservation while working for Architectural Resources Group, first in San Francisco and then in their Los Angeles office. I then pursued my Masters in Architecture at University of Southern California, and upon graduating, began working for Harrison Design designing luxury homes. Recently license, I’m looking for opportunities to continue to explore my interests in residential and small commercial new builds, retrofits and additions.

Employment 

Harrison Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Associate Architect

­­-Prepare schematic design drawings, renderings, design inspiration boards
-Assist in meetings with clients, city officials and consultants
- Research zoning code, HOA, HPOZ and other specific planning requirements
-Create permit drawings, edit drawings in response to plan check comments and corrections
-Manage consultant’s drawings and specifications and coordinate with architecture: including structural, civil, landscape, interior designer, ect.
- Prepare construction drawings, details, and specifications
-Observe and document construction, respond to RFI’s, coordinate with contractor
-Manage and coordinate with other design team members

Jun 2022 - current
 

Architectural Resources Group, Inc., San Francisco, CA, US, Architectural Designer

-Document and field measure existing conditions of structures, create existing conditions drawings
-Prepare renderings and concept plans for client meetings
-Create construction documents
-Coordinate and organize drawings from consultants
-Research architectural product information

Nov 2018 - Apr 2022
 

Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Graphic Designer

-Create digital posters for upcoming lectures and events
-Maintain website content
-Create layouts and help edit print material such as curriculum brochures and commencement programs

Sep 2015 - May 2018
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

In 2022 I received my Masters in Architecture from the University of Southern California.

Aug 2020 - May 2022
 

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Bachelors, Architecture with a Minor in Environmental Studies

In 2018 I received my Bachelors of Science in Architecture with a Minor in Environmental Studies from the Washington University of St. Louis.

Aug 2014 - May 2018
 

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