Archinect
Daniela Kolodesh

Daniela Kolodesh

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
View Portfolio

About 

I am a graduate of the undergraduate architecture program at Pratt Institute (B. Arch) with a double minor in Interior Design and Media Studies. I strive to create environments based on collaboration and participation between designers, planners, and communities members to create harmonious and beautiful designs. 

 

Employment 

The New Motor, Brooklyn, NY, US, Draftsperson

+ As a Draftsperson in the fabrication shop, I am responsible for interpreting received design drawings and drafting a complete set of detailed shop drawings for the fabricators.
+ The process includes interacting with the design team, having a strong understanding of materials and fabrication methods, 3D modeling and AutoCAD drafting, choosing hardware and material specs, creating CNC and Vendor files, and fielding questions during the fabrication phase.

Mar 2018 - current
 

Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design, Brooklyn, NY, US, Junior Designer

+ As a Junior Architect I assisted the PM in a variety of High End projects in all phases of design from SD through CA.
+ The process included creating SD & DD presentations, Material Palette + FF&E specification, interacting with clients, drafting Filing + Bid + Construction Documents, interpreting CODE and NYC Landmarks standards, weekly construction site visits and meeting notes.
+ Typical design methods: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Photoshop, Hand Sketching, Material Palette boards, Detailed Drafting.

Jul 2016 - Apr 2018
 

Anjie Cho Architect, New York, NY, US, Design Assistant

+ As a part time Design Assistant I assisted the head Architect in all phases of design from SD through CA.
+ The process included Office Administration, Material Palette + FF&E specification, drafting Construction Documents, site visits and Construction Admin.
+ Typical design methods: Material Palette boards, Detailed Drafting.

Jan 2014 - Oct 2016
 

Kelly Behun Interiors, New York, NY, US, Design Intern

+ As a Design Intern I collaborated with a team to create a number of High End Residential Interiors.
+ The process included creating Presentation Drawings and Renderings, Material Palette + FF&E specification, Custom Furniture Modeling and Shop Drawings, assisting in on site installation.
+ Typical design methods: 3D Modeling, Rendering, Photoshop, Hand Sketching, Material Palette boards, Detailed Drafting.

May 2015 - Oct 2015
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2011 - May 2016
 

Abington Friends School, Jenkintown, PA, US, High School, High School

Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
 

Awards 

President's List, Award

2015
 

Dean’s List, Award

2014
 

Dean’s List, Award

2014
 

Dean’s List, Award

2013
 

Presidential Merit Award, Scholarship

2011
 

President's List, Award

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills