Graduated with a Master in Architecture Degree a six-year long study program at the "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest, Romania. Currently, I am a Job Captain with HLW International LLP, working on office/corporate, government, and broadcast projects in US. My practical experience also includes, an Architectural Designer position with the New York-based company, Strata Architects PLLC, working on projects such as, sport facilities, residential buildings and mixed-use developments, working for over a year under the direct supervision of the Romanian architect Dorin Stefan, in his private architecture office DSBA in Bucharest, with involvement in international and national architecture projects and competitions (winning 3rd place at the Taiwan Tower International Competition 2011). Starting in October 2012, I became part of Livio Dimitriu's teaching team at Pratt Institute School of Architecture / Second Year Design Studio and recently, part of his research team for a volume on architecture theory and history scheduled to launch in the USA and abroad in Spring 2014. I accepted an invitation to participate with my final thesis project, at the "Romanian Architecture Annual / Bucharest 2013" event and exhibition, and was among the finalists in the international competition "Envision 2040 a Green Works Orlando Design Competition", in the USA. Recently, my project for "eVolo 2013 Skyscraper Competition" was published in "eVolo Skyscrapers 2" book.
HLW International, New York, NY, US, Job Captain
Involvement from concept design through construction administration phases for broadcast facilities, government, and corporate office projects in the US. Extensive work and experience in design development, construction documents and administration (site visits, OAC meetings, shop drawings processing) and technical coordination with design and engineering consultants during my tenure with HLW.
Software:
Revit (BIM)
AutoCAD
Newforma
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Reader/Bluebeam
STRATA ARCHITECTS PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Concept and Schematic Design Phases for sport facilities, residential and mixed-use buildings. Preliminary zoning and massing analysis for residential/commercial developments in New York City area.
Software:
AutoCAD
SketchUp + VRay
Rhino
Revit (BIM)
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Office Suite
Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, New York, NY, US, Consultant
Graphic designer in-charge of all events posters and of the new website design.
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Invited Teaching Assistant
Teaching 2nd year undergraduate students as part of the teaching team in Prof. Livio Dimitriu design studio. Guest critic for all midterms and for final presentation juries for Prof. Livio Dimitriu and Prof. Giuliano Fiorenzoli.
DSBA, Bucharest, RO, Junior Architect
Worked under the direct supervision of the architect Dorin Stefan as a junior architect, researcher and coordinator for international competitions and feasibility studies/proposals. Proactive involvement in the design team, with 3D modeling and visualizations/renderings, diagrams, drafting and reports preparation responsibilities.
University of Architecture and Urbanism Bucharest (UAUIM), Bucharest, RO, MArch, Architecture
B.Arch and M.Arch I 6 year study program, 360 credicts (ECTS).
Subjects: Architecture, Urbanism, Interior Design, Structural Engineering and Sciences, Architecture Technology, History and Theory of Architecture and Urban Planning
FINALIST, Nomination
FINALIST at "Envision 2040 a Green Works Orlando Design Competition" International Competition
MENTION, Honorable Mention
Best 20 Final Thesis Projects of the Year, UAUIM
SHORTLISTED / FINALIST, Nomination
(Top 25 Final Projects) at "Graduate Architecture Award 2012"