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Olivia Krewer

Olivia Krewer

Troy, NY, US

 
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About 

My name is Olivia Krewer, and I am an architectural designer interested in exploring human-centered design with consideration for context and client needs. I am looking to join a collaborative practice that values rigorous design and inquiry.

Employment 

1100 Architect, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

- Master planned and analyzed State Department properties overseas including, studies of the urban context, cultural value, and reconfigurations
- In SD and DD meshed existing separate structures to create new community space and redefine how students learn at Berkley Carrol School
- Created documentation and planned out construction for multi-phase projects
- Studied client needs and different floor plan configurations to creatively problem solve how to best meet different stakeholder concerns on a restrictive site

Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
 

digifabshop, Albany, NY, US, Project Engineer

- Worked on projects through all phases of the design process to completion
- Modeled and enhanced construction of a Prouve House and Donald Judd furnishings
- Learned visual communication clarity and detailing

Aug 2020 - Oct 2022
 

Rensselaer School of Architecture, Troy, NY, US, Fabrication Technician

- Innovated through technological and machine-based fabrication
- Undertook studies in materiality and representation
- Expanded the shop’s capabilities by aiding in building the 3D printer and robot suites

Aug 2015 - May 2020
 

HED, Chicago, IL, US, Intern Architectural Designer

- Worked under my superiors to aid in design, construction documentation, and explorative studies

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2015 - May 2020
 

William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL, US, Assosiates in Arts

Aug 2014 - May 2015
 

Awards 

Faculty Award for Service to the Institute, Award

Presented by Dean Evan Douglis of the School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2020
 

Faculty Award for Excellence in Education, Award

Presented by Dean Evan Douglis of the School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2020
 

Leadership Award, Scholarship

2020
 

Award for Excellence in Drawing, 1st Place

2019
 

Mckee Award for International Studies, Grant

2018
 

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