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Virginia Ofer

Virginia Ofer

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Altonview Architects, Cooperstown, NY, US, Architect

Drafting site and construction details for a bid package.
Modeling residential project in 3D Vectorworks for use in client visualization.

May 2020 - current
 

Robert A.M. Stern Architects, New York, NY, US, Architect

Facilitated transition of major residential condominium project from AutoCAD to Revit. Helped plan building cores to function efficiently for all units.
Coordinated design and code requirements between Associate Architect and RAMSA design team.
Constructed physical models of interior and exterior spaces at 1:25 scale for design meetings and client presentations.
Drafted floor plans, elevations, and perspectives in AutoCAD and Revit.
Modeled spaces and objects in Sketchup for use in rendering and visualization.

Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
 

LDa Architecture & Interiors, Cambridge, MA, US, Architect

Served as project manager/designer for smaller renovations and construction projects.
Prepared successful submissions for historic/ zoning / regulatory review boards.
Coordinated and drew complete permit and contract drawing sets for use in construction.
Helped clients understand designs with digital visualizations using Revit and Lumion.
Provided temporary support drafting and construction administration on projects as needed.
Accomplishments:
Project Management: Facilitated renovations of state park visitor center and historic WW2 lookout tower, state park comfort center, historic carriage house, and construction of two single family homes.
Licensure: Attained Massachusetts Licensure in two years at LDa.
Leadership: Served on Digital Innovation Team to improve Revit workflows for all drafting staff.
Communication: Learned to communicate verbally and graphically with clients, contractors, and consultants.
Attention to Detail: Successfully coordinated consultant drawings and keynote files.

May 2016 - Aug 2019
 

Wentworth Architecture School, Boston, MA, US, Teaching Assistant

Taught design strategies and computer programs to 3rd and 1st year students.
Conducted desk critiques and class discussions concerning individual student projects.

Sep 2015 - May 2016
 

Lavallee Brensinger Architects, Boston, MA, US, Architectural Intern

Project Architect for small Medical Imaging Suite fit-out (2,800 SF).
Rendered interior spaces and digitally manipulated photos for the firm and client websites.

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
 

Buckley and Associates Architects, Winchester, MA, US, Architectural Intern

Laid out floor plans in Behavioral Units, Eye Care Practices, Emergency Departments and other medical spaces. Finalized construction documentation for use in the field.

Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Altonview Architects, Cooperstown, NY, US, Architectural Intern

Measured existing buildings in preparation for new design work. Constructed existing exterior elevations.
Drafted construction documents. Prepared proposed interior elevations for client approval.

May 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Education 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

Master of Architecture, April 2016 GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Cum Laude. August 2015 GPA: 3.69

Sep 2011 - May 2016
 

Awards 

2016
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills