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Zack Benson

Zack Benson

Greater Philadelphia Area

 

About 

"Zack Benson holds a Bachelors of Architecture, as well as a Masters of Architecture degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA. Zack has acquired professional insight, inspiration, and character through his years of internship and practice involving all aspects and phases of professional detailed design, production, and planning. Through his experience, he has developed a solid background in on-site evaluations, project conceptualization, construction documents, specifications, and design development of projects for new construction, as well as established spaces.

His passion for art and design, and intuitive understanding of design purpose, marketability and audience enables him to create the most striking and effective visual solutions for even the most difficult design projects and discerning clients.

Zack is a highly talented individual and has a well rounded architectural design skill set including Photography, Photoshop, Sketchup, Rendering, Model Building and AutoCAD. He demonstrates initiative, intelligence and creativity, all matched by his excellent communication skills, positive outlook and pleasing personality."

-Chuck Hobus, Precision Building Construction

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Chris Gooden Design, Orlando, FL, US, Designer

Currently working on 3-D models to bring an understanding of the design to the client. Working on projects from initial design phase to construction phases. Some projects include a 2000 square foot lake view residence in Belle Isle, and a 3500 square foot residence in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Worked on creating a new image for the company, in the form of contemporary business card designs, as well as constructing a website. Residential Design Firm.

Sep 2011 - current
 

ZkB Design Photography, Orlando, FL, US, Photographer

Professional photography specializing in architecture and interior design. Worked with clients to achieve high quality portrayals of their work. This includes artistic input in staging and lighting set up. I provide all post-processing work as well, which includes: RAW conversion, geometric corrections, curve optimization, and compositing to obtain optimal dynamic range. My most recent project was a collaboration with Mark Bebermeyer, an interior designer who needed high quality shots of a residence he worked on for his personal website as well as images to appear in Architectural Digest.

Sep 2011 - current
 

ABHA Architects, Wilmington, DE, US, Intern

Worked on construction documents, assisted with AutoCAD/Sketchup/Revit conversions and general drawing. Also participated in site visits and meetings to better acquaint myself with responsibilities within the firm. Academic design firm.

May 2009 - Sep 2009
 

Education 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2010 - May 2011
 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2006 - May 2010
 

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