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Oleksandra Kazymirska

Oleksandra Kazymirska

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Design is my passion.
I worked as an architect for more than seven years at different architectural firms on the development of various projects, designing restaurants, museums, hotels, residential developments, sports centers, houses for the ambassadors of Latvia and Japan to Ukraine; Shopping malls in the USA, China, Kazakhstan, Ukraine.
My credo is to work effectively in a team and transform problems into challenging projects through critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. Nothing provides me more satisfaction than contributing to the success of a project. 

Employment 

Jerde Partnership, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Designer

As a Senior Designer I was involved in several masterplan projects in China and USA, shopping mall projects and office interior design. These projects are unique not only scale-wise but also by sustainable requirements that we successfully met.
I was in charge of 2 neighborhoods planning along the river, which included educational institutions, residential units and recreational zones.
Project Type: Masterplan, Mixed-use, Retail/Entertainment, Office Interior Design
Project location: China: Nanchang, Hubei, Hong Kong; USA: Los Angeles, New York;
Software: Rhino, Photoshop, Revit, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
 

Urban Experts & Leslie Jones Architecture, Kiev, UA, Architect

I was a Lead of the Design department, supervised 4 employees. I was in charge of communication with clients; communication with British partnering Architectural studio Leslie Jones Architects; creating and delivering projects from Schematic Design through Design Development stages; creating masterplans and ensuring compliance with local codes.
Project location: Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Belarus
Project types: Masterplan, Retail/Entertainment, Mixed-use, Residential
Software: ArchiCad, SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, 3D Printing.

Oct 2016 - Sep 2018
 

ARCHIMATIKA, Kiev, UA, Architect

I was a BIM coordinator of the master plan design for a big residential development in Kiev, Ukraine (116 acres). I was in charge of Kindergarten and School design for this new neighborhood. I was working with city experts to meet all the city requirements for educational projects.
Project Type: Masterplan, Residential, Kindergarten, School
Project location: Kiev, Ukraine
Software: ArchiCad

Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
 

'Pashenko' LTD, Kiev, UA, Architect

I was a BIM coordinator and Revit 3D modeling supervisor for Silpo office project. I was in charge of creating a BIM model and teaching a group of 6 architects to use Revit. I was working on facade development for multifamily apartment building, office building and house remodeling for Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine.
Project Type: Commercial, Residential
Project location: Kiev, Ukraine
Software: ArchiCad, Revit

Oct 2014 - Jan 2016
 

CallisonRTKL, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Designer

As a Senior Designer at CallisonRTKL I was in charge of designing Retail/Entertainment experience in China and USA: Shopping mall in Qingdao, China; shopping mall in Ningbo for Vanke Group (Shematic Design, Design Development). I was in charge of the Revit BIM model for Liberty Mall in Ohio as well as coordination with engineers. I was involved in several interior design projects for shopping malls in China and the USA.
Project Type: Commercial, Residential
Project location: China: Ningbo, Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao; USA: Ohaio, Florida;
Software: Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCad

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
 

Architectural Bureau "S. Babushkin", Kiev, UA, Architect

I started my architectural career in the Architectural bureau "S. Babushkin" as an intern. After graduation I designed my first sole project - restaurant on the river Dnipro. I was in charge of planning and facade design for residential buildings, office buildings and mixed use buildings. I also took part in master plan projects for Balaklava city in Crimea.
Project Type: Masterplan, Retail/Entertainment, Mixed-use, Residential
Project location: Ukraine; Belarus; Russia
Software: ArchiCad, Photoshop, Artlantis

Jul 2004 - Jun 2011
 

Education 

UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA, US, Sustainability

Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

I specialize in increasing energy efficiency of civic buildings by implementing performative facades

Aug 2011 - May 2013
 
Sep 2007 - Oct 2010
 

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Kiev, UA, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
 

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Kiev, UA, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2001 - Apr 2006
 

Awards 

Chmutina N.B. Found reward, Award

2008
 

All-Ukrainian contests of graduate diploma projects, 1st Place

2008
 

All-Ukrainian contests of graduate diploma projects, 1st Place

2007
 

ARATTA “Round of Kiev city gates”, Honorable Mention

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

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