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Nitya Charugundla

Nitya Charugundla

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am a recent graduate from the School of Architecture at Syracuse University, who is currently seeking a full-time job. I am interested in a range of architecture including but not limited to residential, commercial and cultural and civic design. I am looking for a firm that's design approach is rooted in an attention to detail, the experience of the client, as well as an attention to sustainability! I am highly motivated, a fast learner, a great communicator whether that be verbal or written, as well as, a team player. I hope to bring skill, passion and creativity to your firm!

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Employment 

AGRIOWA, Freelance Product Designer

-Collaborate with a team of entrepreneurs, marketing specialists, and software designers to create a product to empower farmers to make the most of their harvest with the help of technology
-Serve as lead designer, in charge of producing, and testing prototypes for the ideal product

Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
 

Parallel Projects, New York, NY, US, Intern

-Supported the research team to find innovative ways to achieve a great exhibition design
-Participated in team brainstorming meetings, pitched ideas for potential ways to bring VR into the exhibition space

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
 

Vincent Trocchia Architect, New York, NY, US, Intern

-Traveled to construction sites to conduct field verifications, ensuring site conditions were aligned with construction sets and design intent
-Edited drawings for various retail and commercial projects

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
 

CREATE Architecture Planning & Design, PLLC, New York, NY, US, Intern

-Edited Drawings, organized plots, and assisted with materials for certain projects, including the renovation of the Tanger Outlets
-Attended site visits, and learned best practice for punch lists

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

Education 

Syracuse University, Syracuse , BArch, Architecture

Thesis title: Occupy: Transparent and Accessible News For All

During my time at Syracuse University, I was a part of the Fashion and Design Society set team, Women in Design, the American Institute of Architecture Students, Architecture Student Organization, and Architecture Student Ambassadors.

Sep 2015 - May 2020
 

Syracuse University in Manhattan, New York, NY, US, BArch, Urban Design Studio

Designed a housing intervention to aid with rising sea levels and climate change for Broad Channel.

Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
 

Syracuse University London Program, London, UK, BArch, Study Abroad

Designed an intervention to transform Royal Albert Hall into a public space that seamlessly transitions into Hyde Park.

Jan 2018 - May 2018
 

Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, New York, NY, US, Summer Program

Learned about classical architecture through a series of drawings, site visits, tours and lectures. The program ended with a design charrette for an indoor food market in the Flatiron district.

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
 

Marymount School, New York, NY, US, High School, High School

Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills