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Eileen Dirks

Eileen Dirks

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Gertler & Wente Architects, LLP, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

- Researching, selecting and specifying materials, finishes and furniture for
variety of New York healthcare facilities.
- Building 3D models and composing client presentations.
- Designing, proposing and conducting material research for feature ceiling
of NYU Langone Outpatient Clinic.

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
 

FR-EE / Fernando Romero Enterprise, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

- Space planning and programmatic development of Observation Deck,
VIP Lounge and Helipad of Puerta Reforma Tower in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Researching elevator requirements for high rise tower while working with a
team to conceptualize an interior that intertwines the structural innovations
of the building and the desire for a site specific interior environment.
- Model making, hand drawing, 3D modeling and AutoCAD drawing of top
three levels of tower.

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
 

HOK, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

- Organizing, maintaining and categorizing materials and finishes in the
New York Headquarters Material Library.
- Corresponding with vendors, obtaining samples while researching material
applications and code requirements.

Feb 2017 - May 2017
 

Walzworkinc, New York, NY, US, Archival Intern

- Cataloging and digitizing complete collection of Walz Work Inc.

May 2016 - Feb 2017
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Masters, Interior Design

Aug 2015 - May 2018
 

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, US, Bachelors, Art History and European Studies

Aug 2007 - May 2011
 

Awards 

Environmental Sustainability Award for Outstanding Service to Pratt’s Sustainability Initiative, Award

2018
 

M.O. & R. Pratt, Jr. Scholar, Scholarship

2016
 

Noguchi Museum + Pratt Exhibit, 1st Place

2016
 

Pratt Green Week Competition, 1st Place

2016
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills