Growing up in New York City, I was always interested in the interaction of surrounding architecture in relation to the things around it which has the ability to capture the history of a place. The desire to be among those who create the changing skylines that form our cities. Architecture has a story, and these stories exist by the architectural design that forms a visual and spatial link to the past, present, and future. Norman Foster once said, “As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.'' The best way to create the buildings of tomorrow that preserve the ideas of today. Someday, we will be judged by what we leave behind.
Ismael Leyva Architects - New York, New York, NY, US, Intermediate Architect
Ability to work on more than one project at a time, occasionally work on projects for a short time period to assist
Professional performing assignment from programming and feasibility studies to document production and
consultant coordination
Develops and documents technical solutions across all phases of design. Complete understanding and
demonstrated experience preparing comprehensive construction documents, including specifications
Collaborate with Principles to generate design ideas and compelling narratives for design direction and
documentation for specific aspects of the project. Establishes design goals and priorities based on client and partner
input. Preparing designs, 3d renderings, sketches and presentation to communicate design direction
Performing work to quality standards on all project documents for compliance with office standards, client
requirements, code, energy code, zoning requirements, mechanical, building system, and ADA requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of the building code and zoning code to advise clients and team members
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants and building and permitting
officials
Oversee drafters, as required by the project
Assist, develop drawings and take on technically challenging issues with project manager and principal
Organizing drawing set and oversees drafters in completing all submissions
Responsible for interpreting organizing, executing and coordinating assignments
David Bae Architect , New York, NY, US, Junior Architect
Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP,
lighting, AV, landscape consultants and other consultants who may be engaged
Preparing Documents to DOB, LPC, Board during all design phases
Manage multi-discipline design team to produce high quality design deliverables, meet schedules, and stay within
project budgets
Prepare designs, 3d renderings, , photomontages, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and working drawings to
illustrate design solutions
Preparing, Reviewing, and approving drawings as required
Develop, adapt, or modify design features and details under the direction of a project architect
Construction administration, including attending field meetings, documenting progress of construction, reviewing
shop submittals, responding to RFIs etc
Review and redline drawings
Participate in virtual department of buildings plan review meetings
Attending site meetings and address questions and issues as they arise, prepare meeting minutes accordingly
Based on knowledge of current and historic construction types, materials, and products to evaluate and implement
procedures and techniques to be used on projects
MERGAL Architecture & Design, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Prepare Design Development and Construction Documents for Residential Renovation Projects in NYC
Responsible for managing time to meet deadlines and communicating effectively with principle
Process in Managing an Architectural Project
Produced Drawings and Layouts and Assisted the Clients throughout the Projects
Reviewing and Redlining Design Work
Produce Interior Elevations
Produce Schedules
Research of products and materials, batch plotting and coordination of bidding sets, formatting of specifications
manual etc
Assist the project lead by drafting CAD drawings based on schematic design sketches & conceptual diagrams
Edward Siegal Architecture, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Prepare Design Development and Construction Documents for Residential Renovation Projects using Autocad
Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product
Provide technical guidance and support to the team and maintain a high level of quality control throughout all phases
of the project
Produced Drawings and Layouts and Assisted the Clients throughout the Projects
Preparing Two Sets of Drawings; Pricing Set and Building Set
Assist in the training of architectural interns and implementation of office drafting standards
Reviewing and Redlining Design Work
Produce Interior Elevations
Produce Schedules
Truong Montgomery Architect, New York, NY, US, Junior Architectural Technical Designer
Participate in all phases of project from schematic design, through construction documents and construction
administration for both new construction and renovations in the residential sectors
Responsible for managing time to meet deadlines and communicating effectively with principle
Performing measured field surveys of various properties of existing spaces and structure
Drafting and Designing Drawing Sets
Producing Details
Under the direction of the Architect, may perform technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved
schedules and budgets
Provide support for any tasks required for the successful completion of the project
Regularly handles questions from clients and/or builders by hone to clarify documents and make corrections
