Richard Bloch Architect, New York City, Junior Architect
• architectural designer involved in creating a complete set of drawings from schematic design, working drawings, design development, to construction drawings
• conducting job site visits during construction administration—documenting progress, resolving issues, and responding to RFIs
• coordinating with client, general contractor, engineers, kitchen equipment designer, lighting designer, and other trades such as HVAC, electric, plumbing, and millwork
• 3D modeling
• conducting material finishes and specifications research and vendor communication
tilr, New York City, UX Designer
• lead designer building full features on the company's marketplace and enterprise job platform products for both web and mobile
• researching, story-writing, conceptualizing, wireframing, illustrating, prototyping
• working with project/product managers, developers, and other designers to problem-solve, achieve business goals, and enhance user experience
MJ Architecture, Toronto, Intern Architect, OAA
• architectural designer involved in all aspects of residential and commercial projects in the office
• conceptual & schematic design, design development, working drawings, millwork details, interior elevations, 3D modelling, rendering, materials research & selection, cost analysis, contractor & client communications
• working with principal and associate architects to design, iterate, and develop small-scale projects that adhere to local zoning by-laws and the Ontario Building Code
CGL Architects, Toronto, Intern Architect, OAA
• architectural designer involved in residential and large commercial projects, with a focus on casinos, racetracks, and mixed-use developments
• conceptual & schematic design, design development, working drawings, interior elevations, 3D modelling, rendering, materials research & selection, signage & wayfinding, client communications
• working with principal and project architects to design, iterate, and develop small and large-scale projects
Urban Strategies, Toronto, Urban Design Intern
• worked on various urban regeneration projects with urban designers and planners, developing framework proposals, diagrams, masterplans, and 3D models
CGL Architects, Toronto, Architectural Intern
Atelier PRO Architects, The Hague, Architectural Intern
MGA Architecture, Honolulu, Architectural Intern
Featured Food Cart Designer for The Stop’s Night Market, Other
The Bullcycle Club — a food cart made almost entirely out of bicycles for The Stop’s Night Market, a fundraising event for The Stop Community Food Centre.
The Stop’s Night Market Food Cart Design — “Most Creative” Award, Honorable Mention
The Bullcycle Club — a food cart made almost entirely out of bicycles for The Stop’s Night Market, a fundraising event for The Stop Community Food Centre.
Featured Designer in Coolearth Storefront Gallery, Other
Transplanting the Sun — the conceptual design of a new subway entrance using lenses and fibre optic cables to capture and redirect sunlight into underground metro stations in Toronto.
thinkToronto Competition Finalist, 3rd Place
Transplanting the Sun — a submission to Spacing Magazine’s thinkToronto urban design competition, which was published as a finalist along with an article spread. The design proposes a new subway entrance using lenses and fibre optic cables to capture and redirect sunlight into underground metro stations in Toronto.
VP of Production Award, 1st Place
Received the Vice President of Production Award at BAM, in competition with other Junior Achievement company VP's all over southern Ontario.
