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Misbah Musthafa

Misbah Musthafa

Ithaca, NY, US

 
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About 

I'm a recently graduated architectural designer with a passion for circular economy, building for deconstruction, and sustainability driven material innovation. I believe in the idealistic, and finding ways to root it in reality. I adore the strange and unusual, and find joy in a fantastical and sublime architecture.

I approach the field with the determination that there are no impossible problems or substandard compromises - only creative solutions and the resilience needed to execute them.

The humanity in people, and the humanity in architecture are what drives me.

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Employment 

Cornell University, Material Practice Facilities, Ithaca, NY, US, Wood and Metal Shop Assistant

Oversaw students using shop power tools. Kept all areas tidy and clean. Disposed of machine waste. Organised, cleaned, and sharpened tools.

Jan 2024 - May 2024
 

Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Ithaca, NY, US, Sculpture Studio Monitor

Supervised students working sculpture studio space. Kept space tidy and clean. Performed tasks that enriched the space; built casting frames, reclaimed clay, repaired shelves and clamps. Ensured safety of patrons.

Jan 2023 - May 2024
 

Cornell University, Alumni Affairs, Ithaca, NY, US, Reunion Weekend Driver

Driver for older alumni during university reunion weekend, and additional general team support and guide.

May 2023 - May 2023
 

Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Ithaca, NY, US, AAP Store Clerk

Helped run an in-department store fronting shelves, organising goods, helping patrons identify their needs, and providing solutions to material queries.

Jan 2023 - May 2023
 

The Statler Hotel - Taverna Banfi, Ithaca, NY, US, Server and Bartender

Served guests at a Four Diamond rated restaurant, providing the exemplary service expected from such an institution, and manned the restaurant’s wine bar, making cocktails and other specialty drinks, while maintaining an ethic of strong teamwork and performing miscellaneous duties as needed in support of the restaurant.

May 2021 - May 2023
 

Cornell University, Olin and Uris Library, Ithaca, NY, US, Library Assistant

Performed a variety of tasks related to running the front facing half of a library: manned the front desk, sorted and shelved books, fulfilled request slips, assisted patrons in finding materials.

May 2021 - Jul 2021
 

Cornell University, Kroch Library, Ithaca, NY, US, Library Assistant

Virtual work involving clarifying information on a database of resources.

May 2021 - May 2021
 

Sigma Phi Society, Ithaca, NY, US, Food Server

Worked in a small team to prepare the dining space for nightly meals, assist with preparations in the kitchen, plate and serve food, and subsequently perform clean up tasks, all in a timely manner.

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
 

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Residential Community Advisor

Acted as a resource and point of contact for high school summer program residents in regards to university services as well as an assistance to residents’ academic and personal development. Worked with programming staff to develop and execute educational, cultural, and recreational programs. Adapted to provide for ever-changing requirements, and produce solutions and problem solving methods for emerging issues.

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Received a Bachelor's of Architecture from Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning.

Aug 2018 - May 2024
 

Multinational School Riyadh, Riyadh, SA, High School, AS and A Levels

Completed my AS and Levels (and IGCSEs) through Cambridge International Education.

Apr 2006 - May 2018
 

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