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Ilya Bourim, AIA

Ilya Bourim, AIA

Coachella, CA, US

 

About 

California Licensed Architect with Computer Science background. I believe in the humanistic side of Architecture and every project has to ground itself in the site and find connections to the surrounding community. I also think that we should take full advantage of computer technology and automation to reduce the number of menial tasks performed by humans.

I enjoy working using Rhino/Grasshopper as well as hand sketching and building physical models.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

McFadden Architects, Palm Desert, Associate Architect

Work on various residential and commercial projects.

Mar 2019 - current
 

Syntegrate LLC, Hong Kong, HK, Sr. Design Consultant

Solve complex building design problems using various parametric software. Projects include Admiralty subway station in Hong Kong, new Frank Gehry LVB store in Seol, Herzog & de Meuron museum in Hong Kong.

Jun 2015 - Feb 2019
 

Gensler, Hong Kong, HK, Architectural Designer

Conceptual Architectural designer with focus on sustainable and socially-sensitive design. Retail, commercial, residential, mixed-use master plans and super-high-rise.

May 2012 - Oct 2014
 

Roto Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

Worked on design and assistance to several projects. Experience of project planning and design from model making, sketching and drafting. I like to work with my hands but also enjoy 3D modeling. Painting is becoming a major part of my design.

Jun 2009 - Apr 2012
 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Teaching Assistant

Assisting in teaching the advanced level design studio with Michael Rotondi.

May 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Teaching Assistant

Assisting in teaching the upper level design studio with Michael Rotondi.

May 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Underdog Planning and Design, Santa Monica, CA, US, Draftsperson

Worked on several residential and commercial projects that included renovations and additions. I was responsible for creating floor plans, sections and detail drawings. Also created 3D models and renderings for presentations. Performed site visits and made as-build drawings.I also helped with the IT side of the firm, assisting with software and hardware issues.

Aug 2007 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

Sep 2008 - Sep 2011
 

Awards 

End of Year all School Selected Projects at SCI-Arc, Award

2011
 

End of Year all School Selected Projects at SCI-Arc, Award

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills