I have been working as an Architectural Designer at Dattner Architects for the past two years, where I have focused on interior fit-outs. My position at Dattner has complimented my design skills with a better understanding of building systems and design constructability. Through Dattner’s institutional client work, I have developed the ability to create compelling designs within the constraints of limited budgets and institutional standards. Among the many projects I have worked on, I was fortunate enough to be the lead designer on multiple fit-outs at Essex Crossing, which included assembling the entirety of the construction documents and guiding the designs through construction administration. Prior to Dattner, I worked at Echo Design and Architecture, a three-person firm in Manhattan. At Echo, I had the opportunity to lead designs in workplace and high-end residential projects. I capitalized on working for a small firm by taking initiative and executing advanced responsibilities including preparing and presenting design proposals to potential and existing clients, implementing office organization standards, and instituting new rendering and presentation software.
My New York design experience has gifted me with the ability to harmonize budget consciousness with acuity for high-end design. As illustrated in my portfolio, I take pride in my ability to design at different scales, typologies, and budgets. My comprehensive experience in all phases of a project has given me a more holistic understanding of design and will allow me to apply my problem-solving skills wherever needed.
Dattner Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
-Lead architectural designer for fit-outs at Essex Crossing Development (totaling ~30,000 sqft)
-Worked directly beside Senior Associate Architect in design of workplaces, day care, bike shop
-Produced and presented schematic design and design development to all clients
-Developed technical drawings and code analysis within a defined project area
-Coordinated consultants’ drawings into construction documents
-Construction administration; weekly meetings, submittal reviews, sketches, RFI’s, bulletins, PAA drawings
-Managed communications with seven different clients simultaneously
-Architectural Designer for the Yeshivah of Flatbush High School Renovation
-Collaborated with team to produce design, documentation, and coordination of interior and facade renovation
-Lead designer for gymnasium and Beth Midrash (prayer space)
-Curated $100,000 worth of furniture selection
-Architectural Designer in the design of New York City Public School 163
-Currently developing interior architecture construction documents based on NYCSCA standards
-Produced feasibility studies for multiple school proposals
-Conducted zoning analysis to produce building envelope and massing renders
-Used program and code requirements to produce schematic plans
-Designer in New York City’s “Better Bin” competition team
Echo Design and Architecture, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
-Designer for The Broadway Technology Headquarters in New York City
Produced schematic design, renderings, and C.D. set for 30,000 sqft interior build-out
-Presented renderings, furniture, and finish selection in design development
client meetings
-Coordinated furniture, fixtures and equipment selection, and associated documentation
-Created schematic design and renderings for modern 1,600 sqft forest home proposal
-Produced construction documents and finish selection design for Alley Co-Working space (9,000 sqft)
-Produced renderings, construction documents, and furniture selection for apartment renovation (2,500 sqft)
Stofft Cooney Architects, New York, Architectural Draftsman
- Drafted interior modern architectural details for modern high-end residences
- Produced marketing representation of various projects by rendering sketches
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- Executed code searches and implemented them into site plans
- Participated in site visits and coordination with general contractors
Wentworth Institute of Technology top thesis award, 1st Place
Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduate Design Excellence Award, 1st Place
