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Thao Tropea

Thao Tropea

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Aspiring Architect who is well-organized with strong time management skills, strong sense of responsibility, and able to multi-task and function well both individually and in a team environment, seeking full-time position in design-driven practice that supports obtaining licensure.

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Employment 

Studio Thao, Los Angeles, CA, Freelance Designer

Perform site measures, create as-built drawings; perform conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation for building permit.

Song Townhouse (remodel of 1,800sf), Prospect Residence (884sf addition to existing 1,321sf), Parmerton Residence (addition of 440sf to existing 1,135sf), Hilton House (addition of 203sf to existing 2,379sf), Lui House (addition of 800sf to existing 1249sf).

Jan 2017 - current
 

Andmore Partners, inc., Los Angeles, CA, Junior Designer

Assisted Principal/Design Director in 65-unit apartment 45,000sf (up to CD phase), Olympic Medical Building 10,440sf (up to CD phase), Melody House 3,500sf (up to SD phase), WMC Meditation Center Master Plan (up to SD phase).

Developed and explored design alternatives, code analysis, building detailing, and integration of building systems (structure, MEP, landscape) throughout the design process.

Produced presentation drawings that communicated design concept to clients.

Assisted in selection and presentation of furniture, fabrics and equipment (FF&E).

Built physical models using foam, basswood, museum board and 3D printed parts.

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
 

Platform for Architecture + Research (PAR), Los Angeles, CA, Architectural Intern

Performed design computations, model-building to scale, graphic representation, and renderings for residential and institutional projects.

Worked closely with the Principal in designing the Guggenheim Museum in Helsinki Competition from schematic design to submission phases (submission was one of ArchDaily's top 50 of 1715 entries).

Collaborated with team members to prepare working drawings and construction documents, correcting and updating drawings for T-House (a two-story, single family residence in Washington, DC).

Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
 

sfa Design, Los Angeles, CA, Intern

Assisted Senior Designers in hospitality and residential projects, color boards and design research.

Contacted vendors for pricing, availability and samples.

Maintained and organized material library.

Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
 

PCC Architecture Gallery + Exhibit, Pasadena, CA, Curator

One of two students selected by the head of architecture to curate and showcase recent architectural work of approximately 30 students for the end of year exhibit.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2013 - Apr 2016
 

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA, US, Architecture

Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
 

Awards 

Work Selected for SCI-Arc's Spring Show, Other

2016
 

SCI-Arc Continuing Merit Scholarship, Scholarship

2015
 

Work Selected for SCI-Arc's Spring Show, Other

2014
 

SCI-Arc Continuing Merit Scholarship, Scholarship

2014
 

SCI-Arc Admissions Scholarship, Scholarship

2013
 

The Jean Roth Driskel Scholarship, Nomination

2013
 

1:2 AIA|LA Interior Architecture Competition, Honorable Mention

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills