I am a fifth-year architecture student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.Arch - 5 year), with a Minor in Graphic Design.
Morphosis Architects, New York, NY, US, Intern
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, streamlining communication and team workflows to meet submission requirements with precision and efficiency.
- Entrusted with increased responsibility to lead and coordinate the project design team, ensuring that all tasks were completed ahead of pivotal deadlines.
- Collaborated closely with senior mentor Ung-Joo Scott Lee, adopting and integrating his innovative methodologies into my own approach, thus developing my way of thinking and refining my ability to effectively generate solutions and solve complex design problems.
- Played an integral role in the design process from the outset, actively contributing to the workflow while maintaining composure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm, focused, adaptable, and manage responsibilities resiliently even when quickly immersed in complex challenges.
Michael Graf Architect + Builder, Newmarket, NH, US, Summer Intern
Worked with licensed architect and builder Michael Graf on various residential projects. Produced architectural 3D models and renderings, worked on construction document sets, attended site visits, and attended client meetings.
Leandro Piazzi, Troy, NY, US, RPI Course Assistant - Architectural Design Studio 3
I assisted second-year architecture students through their design studio work. Throughout the semester, I developed and improved upon communication skills surrounding design concepts, graphics tools and techniques, as well as administration, organization, and documentation skills by providing feedback to the students while engaging in critique sessions.
Walaid Sehwail, Troy, NY, US, RPI Course Assistant - Digital Constructs 1
I assisted first-year students with drawing and modeling processes and techniques in their Digital Constructs 1 course. Throughout the semester I developed and improved upon organizational and communication skills by providing feedback to the students while engaging in critique sessions.
Adam Dayem - Actual / Office, Troy, NY, US, Undergraduate Research Project
Worked with RPI Professor Adam Dayem to construct a detailed, presentation-level basswood model of a speculative residential project. Many design details such as the house’s exterior envelope were developed in greater resolution throughout the model’s construction.
Michael Graf Architect + Builder, Newmarket, NH, US, Summer Intern
Worked with licensed architect and builder Michael Graf on various residential projects. Attended regular site visits, gained hands-on experience in on-site construction processes, and worked on construction document sets.
RPI SoA - Comprehensive Portfolio Award Winner, 1st Place
This portfolio demonstrates exceptional design work and sustained excellence throughout the design curriculum. The portfolio must also demonstrate the integration of outstanding work into the portfolio design, from the allied courses, including but not limited to construction, structural, environmental, representation, history & theory, electives, and systems courses.
