I am a student, a teacher, an adviser, a volunteer, a motivator, an inspiration, and a friend. I am someone that many have trust and look up to when there is a problem. I collaborate with them, finding potential solutions or theories.
In my past years, I have been involved in several activities and programs. The talents I learned or discovered are found through my involvement, and they are evolving as I continue my passion in my search for knowledge, particularly in the field of Architecture and Design.
To me, Design is not just a way to express one's imagination and creativity, but it also connects to the reality of problematic issues. Design is a way to form solutions that will better our world and mankind. Architecture is then coupled with Design to focus and elaborate specific concepts and bring them to reality. Whether it is residential, commercial, corporation, we, as architects will face problems of which we need to find solutions to.
It takes more than just will-power, it takes a certain maturity with an added childish intelligence in our way of thinking and figuring out the best methods, products, and designs.
A short synopsis of the type of projects that I was involved with: residential add-ons, pharmaceutical laboratories, and office/high-rise financial buildings. Please look into my Experience for further information as well as my resume.
Studio Gallos, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer | Planner
Projects Involvement:
- Small to Large Residential Apartments and/or Commercial Projects in All Five (5) Boroughs, collaborating with the Client, Architect, Expediter and Project Manager(s) in developing both the design and architectural drawings as a Design Planner. Also, developed my consulting skills in regards of Zoning/Building Codes/Energy/ADA/ANSI
- Yeshiva Institutes, collaborating with the Client(s), Architect, Expediter, Project Manager(s), and Construction Manager(s) in developing both the design and architectural drawings as a Design Planner. Also, develop my consulting skills in regards of Zoning/Building Codes/Energy/ADA/ANSI and designing layouts according to religious guidelines.
Verderame Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Designer | Planner | 3D-Modeler
Projects Involvement:
- UBS, Goldman Sachs, and WTW Financial Offices, collaborating with the Architects, Project Managers, and the Interior Department team in design development and architectural drawings by using SketchUp and AutoCAD. Also, develop and finalize 3D renderings for presentations. Site visits to survey for upcoming projects.
- Create 3D walk-throughs/animations for professional presentations. Also, develop the office AutoCAD Standards for both interior and architectural documentations. As well as, updating the office’s website and providing technical solutions.
Stantec, Hauppauge, NY, US, Designer | Draftsman | 3D Modeler
Projects Involvement:
- H.L. Gross & Bro Jewelers at Garden City, NY; Marriott Marquis New York City Hotel – Boiler Plant Addition at New York, NY; MTA-LIRR – Jamaica and Hillside Facilities at Queens, NY; Jones Beach Field 6 Restoration at Wantagh, NY; Charity Work – Barbershop Renovation at St. James, NY
- Collaborate with the Architect, Project Manager, and the Production Team in design development. Develop construction documents and 3D renderings in Sketchup. Visit the location for site measurement and building analysis. Develop construction documents and details. Visit the location for site measurement and building analysis. Collaborate with the Project Manager and the Production Team in design development. Contact manufacturers for material and color samples. Visit the client to drop off progress documents and for meetings. Develop scheme, design, and architectural documents using Revit and AutoCAD. Develop scheme designs for pharmaceutical laboratories. Prepare graphical booklets for presentations. Organize books in the library according to the Division List.
A. Giannopoulos Architects, PLLC, Astoria, NY, US, Designer | Draftsman | 3D Modeler
Projects Involvement:
- American Self Storage at Brooklyn, NY; Trellis Restaurant at Roosevelt Island, NY
- In charged of the development of 3D model/renderings and graphics editor. And developing Architectural Documents.
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Old Westbury, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
Special Faculty Award for Service and Involvement, Award
Tau Sigma Delta, Award
NYIT Dean's List, Award
Member of National Honor Society, Award
