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Shira Saar

Shira Saar

New York, NY, US

 
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Employment 

Private Client, New York, NY, US, Draftsperson

Documented existing site conditions, and drafted construction documents for a series of renovations to completely redesign a 3-story landmarked restaurant space.

- Restructured budget and time constraints following a fire on site.
- Submitted written narratives, schematic drawings, and renderings to the Historic Area Commission for the city of New Castle.
- Consulted with the local Building Official and Fire Marshal about permits, codes, and submission parameters.

Jan 2024 - current
 

Pratt Institute, New York, NY, US, Research Assistant

Documented experiments with 3D analog and 2D digital tools for publication on the Pratt Center for Design Research in Architecture (d.r.a.) website.

- Compiled supply budget and cataloged workshop inventory.
- Designed and conducted experiments to investigate how pneumatic membrane systems can shape concrete and produce resilient structures.
- Developed knowledge about custom robotics design while documenting the construction and use of the d.r.a.’s hand-built CNC welding machine.

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
 

Sovereign Real Estate, New York, NY, US, Intern

Created and managed online property listing advertisements, including write-ups, floorplans, and photos.

- Managed spreadsheets for available properties and online listings.
- Coordinated the exchange of leases and keys with landlords, superintendents, agents, and clients.
- Assembled presentations to instruct the agents on how to use new apps and technologies to better document their listings. This included using measurement tools, basic photography techniques, using a 360° camera, and the app MagicPlan to make quick and accurate floor plans.

Jun 2015 - May 2019
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, B. Arch

Aug 2020 - May 2024
 

Awards 

Graduation with Honors, Award

2024
 

OSHA 30, Other

2024
 

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