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Nicholas Wright

Nicholas Wright

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

I am a versatile and talented designer with a very strong  digital tool-set. I am capable of excelling in a variety of working conditions and am committed to accuracy, diligence and timeliness. 

I have extensive experience in coordinating a project's technical systems as well as assembling a document set throughout the various stages of development. My aptitude with computer software is one of my strongest assets and I continue to expand my range of skills and proficiency in a variety of programs so as to stay competitive in a challenging and evolving work environment.

My previous experience has provided me with valuable insight into the various stages of project development and design. As a result, I feel confident in my ability to successfully approach, engage and resolve design or coordination problems in a professional and timely fashion. 

My personable and professional attitude has afforded me the ability to comfortably navigate various client and consultant interactions in a meaningful and productive manner. The versatility provided by my diverse professional and personal experience has made me a more flexible and capable Architect.

Specialties: Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, AutoCAD, Maya, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, 3ds Max, InDesign

Employment 

Davis Brody Bond, LLP, New York, NY, US, Intermediate Architect

An Architectural firm in operation for over 60 years and recipient of the the Presidential Award for Design Excellence and Architecture Firm Award among many others of note. Currently engaged in a wide array of exciting projects which include major universities, federal and local governments, museums, and clients in healthcare, education and housing.

Since joining DBB I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work on the new U.S. Mexico City Embassy, the recently completed Jerome Greene Science Center and Lenfest Center for the Arts, as well as the Manhattanville Business School currently under construction.

I am currently working as Revit Project Manager on two large Residential buildings in Queens, NY.
Primary responsibilities include Revit model management, clash detection coordination, major MEP services coordination, construction document work set and assembly, interior programming and design, design studies and implementation, materials selection and review.

· Construction Document Work + Set Assembly
· Technical Systems Coordination
· Revit Manager
· Advanced Revit Model Building
· Clash Detection Manager
· Interior Programming and Design
· Design Studies + Implementation
· Client Review + Presentations
· OBO, IBC, ADA Compliance Checks

Jun 2014 - current
 

HDR, New York, NY, US, Intern Architect

One of the leading Architecture + Engineering firms in the world, HDR Inc. specializes in Healthcare, Academic and comprehensive Science + Technology design. In operation for over 90 years, HDR continues to expand into markets overseas in China and the Middle East.

As an architectural intern I was able to assist on several projects including but not limited to: VA Medical Center, Fordham University Renovations, and NYU Renovations. Responsibilities included schematic design, design development, construction documents, interiors coordination and project / client packages.

· Construction Document Work + Set Assembly
· Programming + Schematic Design
· Diagramming + Project Presentation Graphics
· Coordinated Site Visits + On-location Logistics

May 2013 - Sep 2013
 

Helios Design Group, Boston, MA, US, Intern Architect

An extremely talented firm primarily focused on residential timber construction, historical renovation and small commercial spaces in the Greater Boston area. Their aim is to create carefully-articulate spaces with an eye on material selection and simple details which speak to a deeper understanding of craft and construction.

As an architectural intern I was able to involve myself in several projects as well as translate them into Revit. Responsibilities included basic schematic design, site analysis, design development, construction documents, and project / client packages.

· Construction Document Work + Set Assembly
· Revit Custom Model Building
· Coordinated Site Visits, Measurements, On-location Logistics
· Assisted in Client-Packages + Client Interaction / Communications

May 2011 - Sep 2011
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2011 - May 2014
 

Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2009 - May 2011
 

Awards 

AIAS Forum Design Competition, 2nd Place

Each year at the Annual Design Conference Forum, AIAS hosts a design competition for interested students and teams. This particular year's competition had teams visit a nearby local site which was intended for future development. A total of 100+ people participated which were broken down into teams of 2-3 people each.

Teams were tasked with designing a local market where nearby residents could have easy and immediate access to fresher, more sustainable foods. Our team's approach focused on providing adaptive and responsive modular installations and food stands which could be moved and changed for the appropriate season and vendor goods.

2010
 

d3 Housing of Tomorrow Competition, Honorable Mention

The d3 Competition is a well-known annual competition focused on envisioning housing models for the future in a variety of spaces and manners. There are numerous 'categories' which teams or firms can choose to focus on; my team decided to approach the High-Density Housing category due to our shared interest in problems with adequate housing in developing areas of the world.

Our project focused on devising a new model of housing for residents of Dharavi, one of the world's largest slums located in the heart of Mumbai, India. We choose to make water collection, distribution and conservation a primary driver of our design since we believed it to be one of the most basic collectively-binding properties of the region.

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills