Hi-- I'm Chelsea! I am currently pursuing my Masters of Landscape Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Prior to pursuing my MLA, I received a BArch from Virginia Tech, and worked professionally as a project manager in both Chicago and Los Angeles.
When not making and designing, I enjoy meeting other makers, hiking, and exploring new cities.
For work samples, please visit:
ckilburn.cargocollective.com
or
issuu.com/ceakilburn
Friends of the LA River, Los Angeles, CA, US, Policy and Advocacy Intern
coordinating and authoring advocacy campaign collateral; working collaboratively with internal departments to provide support for cross-functional events and initiatives; monitoring and analyzing the political landscape, relevant state level legislation, and local policy; researching and drafting policy briefs on FoLAR’s relevant issues, coordinating with elected offices and government agencies for various scheduling and permitting
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, US, Admissions Assistant
responsibilities include organizing and data checking incoming student applications; interacting with students, recommenders, and related parties via email
uxo architects, Oakland, CA, US, Collaborator
collaborator on various design projects including competitions, installations, and built work.
projects contributed to include: field + array, CAF headquarters, lakeside kiosk
ORA (Oonagh Ryan Architects Inc.), Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager/ Designer
managed commercial and residential projects with a focus on modern, high-concept custom design. responsible for documenting and carrying a project from schematic design through construction administration. responsible for consultant coordination, permitting, plan approvals, and zoning variances.
projects contributed to include: 40,000 sf coworking space, fine dining restaurant, single-family net-zero ground-up home
von weise associates, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Associate
project manager for commercial interiors and small residential work. responsible for coordination of drawings, permitting, and code analysis. gained on-site experience with as-builts and construction administration.
projects contributed to include: cards against humanity offices, 600 w chicago roof deck, renovation of chicago racquet club courts and seating
Wittfoht Architekten, Stuttgart, DE, Architecture Intern
built working and final models, prepared renderings for competition work.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, US, BArch, Bachelor's of Architecture