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Michelle Hook

Michelle Hook

Seattle, WA, US

 
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About 

an artist / designer / student of the world

Michelle Hook is a 2020 Master of Architecture graduate from the University of Washington with Advanced Studies in History, Theory and Criticism. Her thesis, which focused on speculative fiction as a queer tactic for designing architecture was recently showcased as part of Archinect's 2020 Thesis Features.

Michelle currently works as a Designer at Robert Hutchison Architecture in Seattle, WA.



Employment 

Robert Hutchison Architecture, Seattle, Architectural Designer

Nov 2020 - current
 

Office of Uncertainty Research, Seattle, WA, US, Designer

Research and design development of conceptual architecture projects.

Currently on exhibit at Time Space Existence, Venice, Palazzo Bembo, 2021

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
 

EFFEKT, Copenhagen, DK, Junior Architect

Worked with adaptive re-use and new design strategies to create a mixed-use hub in Kiel, Germany.

Illustrated visual orthographics, diagrams, and presentations.

Handcrafted site, building, and sketch models at various scales.

Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
 

University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US, Graduate Student Assistant

Arch 350 Architecture of the Ancient World

Darkroom Photo Lab Assistant

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
 

NAC Architecture, Seattle, Architectural Designer

Worked closely with the teams of Wing Luke Elementary School and Mount Si High School in the Construction Administration phase by attending weekly site meetings, completing field reports of the site and construction conditions, and reviewing shop drawings and submittals.

Created a visual guidebook for Mount Si High School alongside the marketing team for use of teachers, staff, and other occupants of the newly opened building. This included spatial diagrams, way-finding maps, and other useful graphics.

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
 

University of Washington, Ciudad de México, MX, Graduate Teaching Assistant

Mentored undergraduate and study abroad architecture students in graphic based studio giving drawing advice, critique and presentations.

Assisted in logistics and coordination of all site visits, long distance field trips, and presentations.

Translated Spanish to English for the studio group and professors.

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
 

University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US, Graduate Student Assistant

Arch 200 Architectural Design and Representation I

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
 

NAC Architecture, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Designer

Worked closely with a large design team on Mount Si High School from Schematic Design through completion of Construction Documents. Through the responsibility of overseeing the design of the sophomore wing of the high school while coordinating with mechanical, structural and electrical engineers and producing high quality graphics of the project, I found a new passion within social architecture that directly benefited the lives of students and faculty.

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
 

Stephenson Design Collective, Seattle, WA, US, Intern Architect

Produced high quality 2D orthographics such as plans, sections, and elevations using AutoCAD software.

Created 3D printed models at various scales for built and unbuilt projects, using Makerbot technologies and SketchUp software.

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
 

Education 

University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US, MArch, Architecture

Master of Architecture with Advanced Studies in History, Theory and Criticism

Scan|Design Foundation Master of Architecture Intern Program, Jan - July 2020
Architecture in Mexico City, Jan - March 2019

Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, Bachelors, Design in Architecture

Bachelor of Design in Architecture
Minor in Spanish Linguistics

UF in Southeast Asia, May - July 2014

Aug 2011 - May 2015
 

Awards 

Tirtha: Recomposting Temple Complex exhibited in Time Space Existence, Venice, Palazzo Bembo, 2021, Other

Tirtha: Recomposting Temple Complex exhibited in Time Space Existence, Venice, Palazzo Bembo, 2021

2021
 

Scan|Design Foundation Master of Architecture Intern Program Recipient, Other

Inspired by the success of the existing Scan|Design Foundation Denmark Intern Exchange Program with Gehl Architects, this internship exchange program will offer students in the Master of Architecture program the chance to gain valuable professional experience by working in the offices of exemplary Copenhagen-based architecture firms.

2020
 

AIA Emerging Professional Exhibit for Graffiti Shuffle Installation, Other

The Emerging Professionals Exhibit is an annual digital exhibit that celebrates the most creative plans, projects, art, and design from architecture and design rising generation.

2018
 

AIA Seattle Housing Design Forum - Winter Studio Project chosen for presentation, Other

The 2018 Housing Design Forum focused on single-family residential design, and was divided into three sessions: inspiration, innovation and impact. How are today’s most inspired architects and thinkers employing innovative performance strategies, exploring materials, and engaging with questions about the future of housing design? This full-day program combined keynote presentations, case studies, research and provocative dialogue.

My 2018 winter studio project was presented as part of the inspiration session.

2018
 

Architecture Design Award for Outstanding Achievement and Consistent Performance, Award

Presented by the School of Architecture, University of Florida

2015
 

Excellent Design Work Award from the National Board of Architectural Accreditation of China, Award

2014
 

Top 10 Pin-Up Board Presentation, Other

Top 10 Pin-Up Board is the selective process for acceptance into the Upper Division of the School of Architecture, University of Florida.

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills