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Amanda Brookins, R.A.

Amanda Brookins, R.A.

Charlotte, NC

 

About 

I have a Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and received a Masters of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University.  For the past five+ years I have worked as a Lead Project Designer and Project Manager for Ogawa | Depardon Architects in New York, where I have acquired and developed valuable administrative, communication and technical skills such as coordination between clients, contractor and consultants, handling submissions to city agencies and the development of drawings sets from schematic design through to construction documents and construction administration.  I have experience in ground-up construction, additions and renovation projects, interiors, and material and specification research. 

Prior to joining the Ogawa | Depardon Architects team, I worked for E/Ye Design in New York where I acquired a variety of drawing and technical skills including hand sketching, digital and parametric modeling, and conceptual and presentation rendering.

Lastly, I am a positive, dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.  My previous experiences have helped me develop the ability to collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals in order to succeed in putting forth a quality product.

Employment 

Ogawa | Depardon Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Architect / Project Manager

Oversight and management of several high-end residential projects from schematic and concept design through to construction documents and construction administration. File Management, client and consultant communication, and overall project coordination.

Jul 2008 - current
 

E/Ye Design, New York, NY, US, Designer

Digital modeling, parametric modeling, and preparation of digital models for competition diagrams and renderings.

Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
 

The Clover Group, Albany, NY, US, Design Intern

Assisting the project manager in the renovation of a 1872 cotton mill in Upstate, NY into luxury condominium lofts.

May 2004 - Aug 2006
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Masters of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (M.S.A.A.D.)

The Masters of Science in Advanced Architectural Design program is a three term post professional program (summer, fall and spring semesters) that allows students the opportunity for further exploration in design, theory and critical thought.

Jun 2007 - May 2008
 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, US, BArch, Bachelors of Architecture

A five year, professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.

Aug 2002 - May 2007
 

Awards 

China Lab Global Charrette: Mixing Up the Megablock, Honorable Mention

Jury Recognition in the 2008 China Lab Global Charrette Competition. Participating teams of designers, planners and developers from Columbia University, USC, Shanghai, Hong Kong and other institutions partner in a competition aimed at challenging urban typologies of China and beyond.

2008
 

Harriet R. Peck Prize, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Award

Best solution to a Thesis Project in Architectural Design

2007
 

Ricketts Award, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Award

Outstanding Excellence in Architectural Design

2007
 

American Academy International Design Charrette, 2nd Place

Design of a new canopy and utility shed for the American Academy in Rome.

2004
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills