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Kyle Branchesi

Kyle Branchesi

Glasgow, GB

 

About 

Kyle Branchesi is an architectural designer, writer and illustrator. Through publications, exhibitions, speculative projects, and loose imagery his work challenges the assumed depth of objects within the current creative economy. He is currently an architect at The Office Of HH The Crown Prince of Dubai.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Office of Development and Alumni Affairs

Responsible for the design and execution of all graphical content for grant proposals. Assisted in the research and writing of grants for numerous organizations within the institution.

Sep 2010 - current
 

Pita and Bloom, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Intern

Assisted in the design and publication of Pita + Bloom’s finalist entry in the 2014 PS.1 Young Architects Program. Produced project publication and presentation for final jury selection.

Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
 

Testa / Weiser, Venice, CA, US, Intern

Worked on a prototype car factory located in Brazil for PSA Peugeot Citroën, the factory explored new robotic manufacturing techniques and carbon fiber car assemblage. My responsibilities included producing all drawings and diagrams used for project publication and
exhibition.

Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
 

John Winston Studio, Culver City, CA, US, Designer

Responsible for development of a schematic design proposal for the residence of a client in Ojai California. This included models, drawings and diagrams.

Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
 

The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), Team Member

Served as a Team Member on an accreditation visit to Texas Tech University in April 2010 and Temple University in February 2011. Responsible for following the current NAAB Conditions to scrutinize the university’s architecture program for quality assurance and quality improvement.

Feb 2010 - Apr 2011
 

Ellenzweig Associates, Cambridge, MA, US, Project Support Professional

Changed AutoCAD drawings for project teams and construction administrators. Logged in shop drawing submittals, copied redlines, and sent out transmittals. Accompanied project managers and principals to client meetings.

May 2007 - Jul 2008
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2010 - current
 

Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, Wien, Österreich, Architecture

Studio Hani Rashid

Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
 

Ecoles d'Art Américaines de Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau, FR, Architecture / Fine Arts

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills