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Julia Ruiz

Julia Ruiz

New York, NY, US

 
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Stefan Beckman Inc., Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Designer/Manager

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
 

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US, Teaching Assistant

Assisted teaching and interacting with students enrolled in Design Fundamentals, Studio 1, Studio 3, Portfolio I and Portfolio II in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design.

Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
 

DAG Architects, Tallahassee, FL, US, Architectural Intern

Intern for DAG Architects, located in Tallahassee, Florida. Performed tasks on revit, including red-lining, wall sections, floor, ceiling and roof plans, site edits, detail drawings, and facade work. Other tasks included assisting in meetings, presentation work on AIA award submissions and diagramming.

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
 

5th Dimension Architecture, Orlando, FL, US, Architectural Intern

Intern for 5th Dimension, located in Orlando, Florida. Performed tasks on revit, including red-lining, wall sections, floor, ceiling and roof plans, site edits, detail drawings, and facade work. Other tasks included assisting in meetings, site visits, and site research with drones.

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Davis Architects, Birmingham, AL, US, Architectural Intern

Intern for Davis Architects, located in Birmingham, Alabama. Performed tasks on revit, including red-lining, wall sections, floor and ceiling plans, and facade edits. Other tasks included assisting in meetings, site visits, and site research.

Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
 

Education 

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US, Masters, Interior Architecture and Design

Currently, I am working on my thesis on COVID-19's impact on restaurant design, focusing on how to enhance customer dining experience in different restaurant settings. In addition to a literature review, I have conducted original research and have begun designing 3 prototype restaurants that utilize my findings to adapt each space for shifting customers needs. Graduation from the M.FA program will be in July 2021.

Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
 

Auburn University, Auburn, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2014 - May 2019
 

Auburn University/Rural Studio, Newbern, AL, US, BArch, Rural Studio - 3rd Year

I was one of the fifteen students selected to participate in Rural Studio for a 3rd year semester. During my time at Rural Studio, our team helped design and build a home for a family in Hale County, Alabama as an addition to Rural Studios 20K home series.

Jan 2017 - May 2017
 

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