Chris French Metal, Oakland, CA, US, Apprentice Fabricator
Employed a variety of metal fabrication methods (cutting, machining, welding, finishing, patinating) to create architectural components such as steel facades, pony walls, railings, and cabinetry.
Learned details on architectural code as I worked closely with Project Manager-Designers
Assisted with carrying, assembling, and installing finished projects on active construction sites. Communicated with and worked alongside various subcontractors (carpenters, electricians, drywallers, MEPs) while on site.
Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Teaching Associate
Led a design studio of 14 high school students (and assisted in lectures and critiques), teaching them various architecture and design skills.
Collaborated with the five other teaching associates, worked together and melded ideas, to provide students with a diverse design approach.
Cal Poly College of Architecture and Environmental Design, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Instructional Student Assistant (Design Build)
Researched “waste” materials within Cal Poly’s waste systems and facilitated students in digitally modeling these materials and creating a digital catalog for current and future use.
Led students on various design charrettes until a final structure was designed collectively.
Directed students in shop and guided them in the final assembly of the structure - three carts that could hold material with reuse potentiality.
MTFA Architecture, Arlington, VA, US, Intern
Worked with one of the principals to create design development and construction drawings for various projects in the DMV area.
Created construction drawings in AutoCAD for confidential government work.
Developed renders for an addition to a government building that had to follow historical preservation protocol.
For various other projects, reviewed submittals and developed schematic design diagrams.
Studio Bianco Designs, Alexandria, VA, US, Apprentice
Learned how custom furniture is made from conception to construction to detailing.
Employed various wood-working techniques and machinery to create and assemble shelves and cabinets.
Assisted in installations, while gaining an understanding of home electrical and structural systems.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
Graduated Magna Cum Laude and I was on the President's List and Dean's List for various quarters.
Alongside studio, I studied architecture technology, architecture history, and the basics of structural engineering.
My thesis explored the idea of what a non-colonized India would look like.
To broaden my horizons, I took classes in organic farming, beekeeping, and creative writing.
Washington Alexandria Architecture Center, Alexandria, VA, US, BArch, Student Exchange
Attended the WAAC for my fourth-year off-campus program.
Alongside studio, I studied landscape architecture history, human-centric design, professional practice, and product design.
Odo Scholarship, Nomination
One in 20 of 350 students nominated by the architecture faculty to submit a collection of my work for review.
AIA Virginia Prize, Nomination
One of six projects selected from the WAAC to be judged among entries from all architecture schools in Virginia.
3rd Year Super Review, Nomination
One of two projects selected to represent my studio for a review amongst all Cal Poly third-year studios.
3rd Year Launchpad, Nomination
One of six projects selected to represent my studio for a gathering of all Cal Poly third year studios.
Odo Scholarship, Nomination
One in 20 of 350 students nominated by the architecture faculty to submit a collection of my work for review.
Design Village (Habitability), 2nd Place
Our team's structure received the runner up in the habitability class of Design Village 2019
