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Rachel Howlett

Rachel Howlett

New Haven, CT, US

 

About 

I AM AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, goof, foodie, and aspiring do-gooder. In 2011, I earned my Bachelor of Architecture degree with an emphasis on design from Oklahoma State University. I also received minors in both Spanish and Architectural History and Theory. Upon graduation, I packed up and moved to New Haven, Connecticut to start my life in the Northeast and work at the firm Pickard Chilton. 

Currently, I am a member of a two person project team for the River Point project, a 1.2 million square foot tower situated at the confluence of the three branches of the Chicago River. Having been on the project since March 2013, I have seen the project through design development, construction documents, and am in the process of starting the construction administration phase. 

In addition to River Point, I have been an active member of design teams for a variety of large scale projects and master plans in locations such as Japan; Brazil; and the United States. For The Office Building of the Future national design competition, I played a key role in the research and design of the project and led its workflow coordination. I also designed, managed and installed the Pickard Chilton exhibition ‘Designing Relationships’ at both the Oklahoma State University School of Architecture and the Iowa State University College of Design.
 

Employment 

Pickard Chilton, New Haven, CT, US, Architectural Designer

June 2013:
Became a founding member of Pickard Chilton's Professional Development and Firm Culture committee.

February 2013:
Co-led the panel discussion "Stillwater to New Haven: Personal Perspectives on Studio to Practice" at the Oklahoma State University School of Architecture.

February 2012-Present:
Became actively involved in the recruitment process, annually attending the Oklahoma State University School of Architecture Career Fair.

March 2012- December 2013:
Selected to participate in monthly tours of the Yale School of Management project in New Haven designed by Foster+ Partners, allowing for on-site exposure to the construction process and an understanding of the construction administration phase and overall building process.

January 2012:
Attended the Public Interest Design Institute at Yale University and became SEED Certified.

May 2011 - current
 

Pickard Chilton, New Haven, CT, US, Architectural Intern

May 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Architecture Demarest, Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Intern

May 2008 - Aug 2008
 

Education 

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, US, BArch, School of Architecture

Minors:
Spanish Language
Architectural History and Theory

Organizations:
AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students)
ASTEK (Architecture Students Teaching Elementary Kids)

Aug 2006 - May 2011
 

Awards 

5th Year Book Award, Award

Awarded to top designer of current class at Oklahoma State University.

2011
 

Pella Prize, 2nd Place

Awarded to best overall design within the 4th year comprehensive design studio at Oklahoma State University.

2010
 

4th Year Book Award, Award

Awarded to top designer of current class at Oklahoma State University.

2010
 

3rd Year Book Award, Award

Awarded to top designer of current class at Oklahoma State University.

2009
 

Acme Brick Award, 3rd Place

Best use of brick in a design during the 3rd Year Studio at Oklahoma State University.

2009
 

2nd Year Book Award, Award

Awarded to top designer of current class at Oklahoma State University.

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills