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Nathaniel Gillette

Nathaniel Gillette

Chicago, IL, US

 
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About 

Chicago based architectural designer and artist constantly striving to build my knowledge and skills through rigorous work, study, and practice.

M.Arch - UIC '24

BFA - SAIC '18

Employment 

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities in this position varied per course and included grading assignments, tutoring students individually, and holding independent class sessions.

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
 

Chipman Design Architecture, Des Plaines, IL, US, Architecture Intern

As an intern with Chipman, I spent 1 to 3 weeks with each of their design teams working on code compliance research, client and municipality communications, drafting for CD sets, proposal composition, and surveying as-built conditions. Heavy emphasis was placed on the practical use of AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Teams, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

May 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Midtown-Metro Achievement Center, Chicago, IL, US, Architecture Instructor

As an instructor, I lead a 6 week high school architecture apprenticeship covering topics ranging from design basics to occupancy types to cultural considerations.

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
 

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Visiting Instructor

In this position, I co-instructed a continuing studies course titled Digital Fabrication, covering the basics of designing 3D printable and laser cuttable sculptures / components.

Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
 

Education 

University of Illinois Chicago, MArch, School of Architecture

Aug 2021 - May 2024
 

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus on digital artmaking.
Studies examined video production, sound design, 3D animation, VR, and game design.

Aug 2014 - May 2018
 

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