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Sam Velasquez

Sam Velasquez

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Freelance, New York, NY, Research Assistant

- Produced research reports on various projects related to the built environment, including accessible transportation
- Assisted in the creation of syllabi for NYU urban design seminars

Aug 2023 - current
 

Kalos Eidos, New York, NY, Architectural Intern

- Drafted and helped finalize full CD sets for residential and commercial projects in AutoCAD
- Designed millwork for interior renovations
- Developed 3D models and renderings using Rhino
- Organized client presentations using InDesign

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Verona Carpenter Architects, New York, NY, Architectural Intern

- Worked with a small team on the conceptual design for a K-12 private school in NYC
- Led firm’s research on neurodiversity and design using a Barnard research grant
- Assisted in the creation of client presentations
- Developed RFPs (research, design, writing)
- Produced digital renderings using Enscape and Photoshop

May 2021 - Aug 2021
 

IdS/R Architecture, New York, NY, Junior Designer

- Drafted sets for residential projects for all phases of design
- Fabricated physical models for design studies
- Took lead on digital model for ground-up residential project using Rhino

Oct 2019 - Aug 2020
 

Urban Omnibus, The Architectural League, New York, NY, Project Assistant

- Edited, proofread, and fact checked content for publication
- Led research for the creation of new series
- Updated and maintained website using Wordpress

Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
 

Joel Sanders Architect / MIXdesign, New York, NY, Marketing and Research Coordinator

- Developed and managed RFPs/RFQs
- Directed initiatives including website, social media, research, lectures, and grants
- Designed press and award brochures for high-end
residential and institutional projects

Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, MArch, Architecture - GSAPP

Sep 2020 - May 2023
 

Columbia University - Columbia College, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Architecture, Art History

Sep 2014 - May 2018
 

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