Despina is a recent graduate of the School of Architecture at Syracuse University. She is currently looking for full-time employment as an architect/designer.
PGAL, Hoboken, NJ, US, Architectural Intern
Worked to redesign the EWR Terminal A security checkpoint with 4 construction phases
Worked with United Airlines to redesign the Global Services brand and created spaces for high profile flyers, renderings, plans, sections, elevations, and design through 3D modeling and sketching
Proposed an original adaptive reuse project for EWR, presented to the Port Authority of NY&NJ
MoMA PS1 Young Architects Program, Long Island City, NY, US, Architectural Installation Intern
Part of the design installation team for the YAP for MoMA PS1. Worked with MoMA and Escobedo Soliz Studio to create courtyard installation.
Filmed and edited official video
ThomsonAdsett, Brisbane, AU, Architectural Intern
Worked with the education team to produce drawings and designs for various clients
Created renderings for clients, schematic design drawings, detailed sections and plans
Produced finishing schedules, and created mood boards for preliminary design
Participated in multiple projects through designing, sketching, and 3D modeling
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture, Dean’s List
Syracuse University Abroad, France, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Architecture Abroad Program
Touring buildings by Le Corbusier and Rem Koolhaas, to study the similarities of formal properties, material, context, and narrative through analytical analogue drawings and field analysis.
Holmdel High School, Holmdel, NJ, US, High School, High School
National Art Honors Society
National Honors of Excellence
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, BArch, Summer Architecture Program
Intense program consisting of three projects to learn conceptual design, 3D digital modeling, presentation skills, and a site visit to One World Trade with SOM
Captain of Syracuse University Gymnastics Team (2 Years), Other
Leader of women’s competitive gymnastics team, practice captain/coach and treasurer
Planned national/local competitions, head of fundraising, graphic design and social media.
Annual Young Musicians Award (Classical Piano), Award
Competed in a Piano Competition and played in Carnegie Hall, NY.
