Based in Manhattan, and a graduate of Columbia University. Experience gained in the industrial design field led the way to the pursuit of a career in architecture. Interested in developing connections and working with design firms based in New York as well as remote work within the industry.
Experienced in architectural design, analysis of building material properties, thermal comfort, passive heating and cooling, site planning, physical simulations in daylighting and shading techniques using heliodons. residential construction and sustainable design techniques.
Fluent in 3D modeling in Rhinoceros and Revit, Structural, and MEP modeling, 2D drawings through AutoCAD, hand drafting, and Illustrator. Extensive experience in physical 3D printed modeling along with laser cut and hand-built models.
Hal Dorfman Architect, The Bronx , Architectural Designer
• Lead designer in an adaptive reuse renovation of a small bowling alley outbuilding, on large estate converted into two bed room guest residence in the Riverdale neighborhood of The Bronx.
• To create a grand transversal, naturally lit entry space the principal front and rear entrances were centrally relocated using French doors complemented by hipped dormers above to maintain sky exposure culminating in a
large central foyer connecting kitchen, dining and living areas.
• Advanced Design Development stage model for vertical addition of single-family residential home into CD set. Redesigned complex hip and valley roof, window fenestration, design of various structural elements as well as connection details. Schematic design of multiple apartment renovation projects.
• Produced existing conditions drawings for residential projects and developed schematic design. Advanced schematic designs into construction documents and NYC permit sets.
Audrey Matlock Architects, New York, Architectural Designer
• Co-designer and independent drafter for the renovation of two residential condominiums in Tribeca, NYC. Scope of work included the renovation of both buildings' lobbies and common corridors.
• Incorporated linear recessed lighting into suspended ceiling design emphasizing the vertical scale of the 16-foot ceilings, dropped from 18-foot needed to conceal sprinkler system.
• Modified existing ramp to meet ADA span and rise regulations while incorporating delivery vestibules into existing unused space creating previously unutilized storage solution.
• Evaluated existing conditions of sites; surveying work for existing conditions of the two buildings, including measurements, and designating wall probes.
• Responsible for the production of all drawings and rendering for the project, using AutoCAD and Rhino
Specialty Silicone Products, Ballston Spa , Head of Extruded EMI Silicones
• Responsible for the production and development of military-grade standard electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference extruded parts, working with engineering and lab departments.
• Largest contributions to department growth lay in research and development. R&D work included conducting trials in flow rate, tooling design, heat transfer, and formula alteration.
• Project development extended into hardware design; including dies, filter systems, and minimally invasive core-centering devices. Die-specific treatments; design of cutbacks, protrusions, access channeling, stabilizing pins, heat dissipation fins etc.
• R&D work included software design in operator interface accessibility, piston modulation, and heater controls. Supported lab in creating and modifying over 20+ different EMI compounds.
• Grew department from $1,000 weekly to over $450,000 in production yearly.
Columbia University - Columbia College, New York, NY, Bachelors, Architecture
