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M. Pearson Lord

M. Pearson Lord

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I am a designer interested in exploring and expanding the realms of architecture and art. I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, graduating with honors from Cal Poly Pomona. I have worked in both interior design and architectural offices designing single and multi-family residences, offices, and commercial spaces. 

Employment 

TALLER, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Jr. Associate

Worked on the pre-design, schematic design, design development and
construction documentation of single and multi-family residences.
Designed site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, created 3D models
and renderings. Reviewed LAMC and CBC compliance and corresponded
with LADBS for plan check and permit submittals.

Jun 2021 - current
 

Michelle Gainer, Torrance, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Worked on the schematic design and construction documentation of
single-family residences. Designed floor plans, elevations, sections,
interior elevations, fixture and furniture layouts, material selection and
coordination and reviewed CBC compliance.

May 2019 - Jan 2021
 

Michelle's Interiors, Manhattan Beach, CA, US, Jr. Designer

Aided in designing the interiors of luxury homes and commercial spaces,
designed floor plans, sections, interior elevations, and furniture layouts.
Aided in material, color, and fixture selection and coordination, hand drew
perspectives and created 3D computer renders.

Apr 2014 - Aug 2018
 

Reuter + Reuter Inc., Torrance, CA, US, Jr. Architectural Designer

Assisted in the schematic design, design development, and construction
documentation of commercial and industrial buildings. Designed floor
plans, sections, furniture layouts, material selection and coordination,
reviewed CBC and zoning code compliance.

Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
 

Education 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Graduated with Cum Laude honors

Aug 2016 - May 2021
 

El Camino College, Torrance, CA, US, Architecture Transfer

A.A. in Fine Arts, Transfer student

Aug 2012 - May 2016
 

Awards 

Helme Fellowship 2020, Other

Select students were awarded the opportunity to develop a research book “Diverse City: Designing for Communities and Density” under Lawrence Scarpa

2020
 

Design Village - Best in Show, 1st Place

Student teams from the Department of Architecture brought home three honors from the 2019 Design Village, a statewide competition hosted by the School of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. For one weekend, April 26-28, about 400 students from 14 universities transformed nearby Poly Canyon into a temporary community of 52 shelters that honored the polytechnic philosophy of "learn by doing."

2019
 

Design Village - People's Choice, 1st Place

Student teams from the Department of Architecture brought home three honors from the 2019 Design Village, a statewide competition hosted by the School of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. For one weekend, April 26-28, about 400 students from 14 universities transformed nearby Poly Canyon into a temporary community of 52 shelters that honored the polytechnic philosophy of "learn by doing."

2019
 

Tau Sigma Delta, Nomination

Inducted into the architecture honors society Tau Sigma Delta in 2019

2019
 

Published Drawings, "Foundations of Architectural Design", Other

Drawings published in Robert Alexander's "Foundations of Architectural Design".

2018
 

So Cal Gas Blue Print for Functional Sustainability, Honorable Mention

My Project, the Los Angeles State Historic Park Concert Hall, received an honorable mention at the So Cal Gas Blue Print for Functional Sustainability competition.

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills