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Amelia Best

Amelia Best

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Shiftspace Design, Philadelphia, PA, US, Project Architect

Nov 2022 - current
 

HistoriCorps, Crew Leader

-Completed five projects leading volunteer crews teaching historic preservation skills in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service, and US Forest Service.
-Collaborated with Project Supervisor in all aspects of project planning and execution.
-Performed carpentry work, window restoration, and emergency stabilization on historic structures in wilderness areas, following the Secretary of Interior Standards.

May 2022 - Sep 2022
 

Freelance, Designer

-Developed design concepts based on client goals and created strong visual presentations.
-Collaborated with clients and fabricators to come up with creative and efficient details.

Jul 2019 - May 2022
 

Method Homes, Seattle, WA, US, Designer + Design Assistant

-Responded to project inquiries, answering questions about the modular design and construction process.
-Worked with Specifications Manager in selecting fixtures and finishes and supporting clear communication between clients and the construction team.
-Participated in client meetings, developed program goals and schematic design proposals, and prepared construction drawings as part of the in-house architectural design team.

Oct 2019 - Jun 2021
 

Marvin Anderson Architects, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Intern

-Produced AutoCAD drawings, Sketch-Up models, interior elevations, and physical massing models.

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
 

Marvin Anderson Architects, Seattle, WA, US, Office Assistant

-Helped with the design and content of the office website.
-Responsible for organizing the filing system and archiving historical documents and items.
-Conducted archival research for historic projects.

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
 

Education 

The University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US, Bachelors, Architectural Design

Sep 2015 - Jun 2019
 

Awards 

University of Washington Department of Architecture Faculty Award for Scholarship and Design, Award

2019
 

Neal F. Lessenger Rome Center Endowed Scholarship, Scholarship

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills