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Shixa Patel

Shixa Patel

New York, NY, US

 

About 

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Employment 

NJIT College of Architecture + Design, Newark, NJ, US, Adjunct Professor of Architecture

FA 2020, Architectural Design Studio l
SP 2021, Architectural Design Studio ll

Sep 2020 - current
 

Gensler, New York, NY, US, Job Captain

Developed Designs & Documentation with Clients and Consultant Teams from Initial Site Analysis, Schematic Test Fits, Constructions Documents to Construction Administration while also producing Enscape Animations, 3D Views and Virtual Walk Throughs. Client type
ranging from Arts & Culture, Civic, Aviation & Education. Created Interior Test Fits and Exterior Site Documentation for several retail and workplace projects.

Gensler Research Institute Leader for #Re-Post: The Future of USPS Real Estate

May 2017 - May 2020
 

Self-Employed, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US, Architect + Project Manager

Project 001 - Home, Renovation & Alteration of my 3,000 SF personal residence from two-family to single family. Completed Designs, Coordination and Managed all Building Consultants from Concept to Construction

Dec 2016 - May 2020
 

Rafael Viñoly Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

125 Greenwich Street – 88 FL, 460,000 SF
Created construction documents, detailing, drafting, and modeling; Actively participated in project meetings; Coordinated with consultants and advisory groups through all phases of design; Curated 1:1 visualization for client presentations and meetings

249 East 62nd Street – 32 FL, 150,000 SF
Developed early stage concept & schematic design for client presentations // Assembled perspective imagery and spatial layouts to quantify maximum area utilization in high rise construction

Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
 

Techton Architecture, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US, Architectural Intern

Assisted in all phases of design from concept to construction documentation; oversight of construction administration and actively engaged with clients; completed residential and commercial projects alongside lead architect

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Limon LAB, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

Assisted in concept and schematic phases of design progress; created 2D/3D modeling, documentation, study models, and client presentations

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Education 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2011 - May 2015
 

Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, IT, BArch, History of Italian Urban Form

12-week study abroad program dedicated to the study of art, architectural history and urban development of Italian cities including Rome, Florence and Siena.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architecture

Sep 2009 - May 2011
 

Awards 

Gensler Research Institute Fund, Grant

$10,000 to continue research efforts for The Future of USPS Real Estate

2020
 

Gensler Research Institute Fund, Grant

$15,000 to research The Future of USPS Real Estate

2019
 

Outstanding Project Award, Award

DIY Emergency Handbook, AIAS Freedom by Design

2016
 

Honorable Mention in Design, Honorable Mention

NJIT College of Architecture + Design

2015
 

NAAB Accreditation Feature, Other

NJIT College of Architecture + Design

2014
 

Fellow, India Travel Fellowshiop, Award

NJIT College of Architecture + Design

2013
 

Excellence in Design, 1st Place

NJIT College of Architecture + Design

2013
 

Design Showcase Feature, Award

NJIT College of Architecture + Design

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills