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Michael Coppolo

Michael Coppolo

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Michael is an architectural designer based in New York City. Growing up in the suburbs neighboring Manhattan, Michael quickly fell in love with the fast pace and grand scale that the city offers. His architectural style grounds itself in his appreciation for the arts. As a designer, Michael focuses on spatial comfort because he believes architecture is an empowering backdrop for the powerful people it is built for. Michael has a Bachelors in Art History and recently received a Masters of Architecture from Pratt Institute’s School of Graduate Architecture and Urban Design.

Employment 

Barker Associates Architecture Office ., Brooklyn, NY, US, Freelance Model Designer / Model Builder

Took existing designs and made 3D models ready for printing and assembling.

Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
 

Cutrona Architecture PLLC, Staten Island, NY, Architectural Intern

Primarily focused on preparation of presentation materials to offer clients during weekly meetings. This included variants of floor plan configuration, site plan analysis, renderings, and material research.

Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
 

Binghamton Research Group on Housing, Binghamton, NY, US, Resource Department Chair

Regularly updated information on viable properties for purchase for asset limited, income restrained individuals. Offered mentoring on rehabilitation of tax-foreclosed properties. Assisted in obtaining pro bono legal services for real estate transactions. Solicited for materials and services donated by local businesses. Provided education on loans and government grants for rehabilitation of properties in the future.

Aug 2016 - May 2017
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2017 - May 2020
 

Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY, US, Bachelors, Art History

Aug 2013 - Jun 2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills