Andrew is a 5th year architecture student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is interested in the intersection of urban landscapes with organic and rural forms, and is hoping to explore that in his education at RPI. Andrew's interest in architecture is a combination of public service, artistic creativity, and historic preservation.
The Iliad at RPI, Troy, NY, US, Student Ambassador and Mentee
Liaison between property management and residents.
Advertised properties and engaged student interest in available housing.
Created models and underwrote property under the mentorship of the CEO of Iliad.
Smiros & Smiros Architects, Glen Cove, NY, US, Architectural Design Intern
Created design development and construction documents in [CAD software]
Communicated with trade representatives and organized finishes and samples.
Researched building codes and standards to ensure safety requirements were met.
Balenciaga, New York, NY, US, Store Planning Intern
Communicated with millworkers, architects, and general contractors on projects.
Worked with project managers in a rigorous and fast-paced environment to execute projects on time.
Analyzed bill of materials for material library using Excel.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute _ School of Architecture, Troy, NY, US, Lead Research Assistant
Aided in the conceptual development of lighting installation design project with the lead researcher.
Assisted in graphic design and project description for submission in competitions.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute _ School of Architecture, Troy, NY, US, Course Assistant
Assisted Professor in grading written assignments and attendance in he course, "Contemporary Design Approaches."
Flatbrook & Co., Troy, NY, US, Carpenter’s Apprentice
Interpreted architectural drawings on-site for construction.
Aided in construction and on-site installation.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute _ School of Architecture, Troy, NY, US, Lead Research Assistant
Aided in the conceptual development of the landscape architecture design project with the lead researcher.
Assisted in graphic design and project description for submission in competitions.
H2M Architects & Engineers, Melville, NY, US, Architectural Design Intern
Developed elevations, restoring plans, and organizing project files in collaboration with architects.
Researched building codes and ADA standards.
Developed curriculum for high schoolers participating in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE)
Mentoring Program.
Studio Projects Selected for Publication at Rensselaer School of Architecture, Award
Published in catalog and website of distinguished projects by students of the Rensselaer School of Architecture.
Projects: Residence, “Woven Harmony”; Mixed-use Residential, “Fluid Intake”; Mixed-use Commercial, “Urbemontis”
The 2022 Immersive Arts for Health Student Design Competition - by The Jefferson Center of Immersive Arts for Health, Honorable Mention
Received Honorable Mention out of 40+ projects submitted to the competition. The project was a shadow box with rotating objects projecting clear and abstract shadows to observers.
Honors Review at Rensselaer School of Architecture, Award
One of two distinguished projects in studio by students of the Rensselaer School of Architecture presented to esteemed outside guests and the Dean of Rensselaer School of Architecture.
Project Type: Mixed-use Residential Public Building, Title: “Fluid Intake.”
