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William Beal

William Beal

Palisades Park, NJ, US

 
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About 

Hello,

My name is William Beal and I am a recent graduate student from the AAP program at Cornell University, achieving my M.Arch. degree. I have had a strong interest in architecture and its transformative power for a very long time and I have always felt a strong connection to the built environment.

As a designer, I believe architects are stewards of change and that innovation within the field of architecture and careful execution within the design process generate potential possibilities in combatting societal issues surrounding both the global north and the global south. Issues such as climate change, inequality both monetarily and in quality of life, pollution, excessive sprawl, and ecosystem destruction are all issues I wish to combat effectively through my designs. Therefore, I desire to gain more experience through the practice of architecture to fulfill my true purpose as an architect in the 21st century. 

My academic work reflects my talent in designing highly detailed explorations, which all attempt to provide solutions to the complex nature of a site’s history, culture, and its own unique problems and attributes. I believe architects have the ability to provide possible solutions to many of the issues surrounding our current time and this belief has always motivated my work ethic. 






Employment 

DSDG, Sarasota Florida , Architectural intern

Went on site visits to take measurements for residential renovations and additions to built structures, made floor plans based on both measurements taken from the site and the client's specific needs, drew plans and elevations of new residential projects within Sarasota Florida, edited plans for both the senior architect and project manager, built a large digital site model of downtown Sarasota for a large commercial project, built a digital model of an existing bank (interior and exterior) for a new mixed-used commercial project (attached to bank), and built a physical model of a large residential tower for a client.

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Architecture Joyce Owens LLC, Fort Myers, FL, US, Architectural intern

Worked within schematic design revolving around large to medium-sized residential projects; working on plans, elevations and detail drawings. Went on multiple site visits to two primary residential projects and was in charge of editing and adding materials for Principle’s website.

May 2018 - Aug 2018
 

Architect. Inc, Alva, FL, US, Architectural Drafter

Worked directly with Principle Architect Robert A. Andrys on numerous structural plans; both industrial and residential. Had portrayed strong work ethic and efficiency in Computer Aided Design and blueprint alterations.

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Education 

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, MArch, Architecture program (AAP)

Aug 2018 - Dec 2021
 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, Architecture SoA (School of Architecture)

May 2014 - Dec 2017
 

Edison State College, Fort Myers, FL, US, Associates and Arts Degree (AA)

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
 

Awards 

Paul Rudolph Scholarship, 2nd Place

The award is given based on a strong understanding of the importance of Mid-Century Modern architecture and its importance to the cultural heritage of The Sarasota School of Architecture (a regional style of post-war modern architecture (1941–1966))

All participants must write a 5-page paper on the significance of this movement, followed by a hand sketch of a prominent Mid-Century modern design.

2018
 

Honors Graduate - University of Florida, Award

2017
 

Dean’s list - University of Florida, Award

For a high academic record

2016
 

Ferendino Endowment - University of Florida, Award

An award given due to academic excellence

2016
 

Honors Scholar Graduate Achievement Award - Edison State College, Award

Was chosen due to the level of rigorous classes taken, chosen for high standing integrity, and also awarded due to GPA.

2013
 

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