Hi, my name is Zarina, I am in my senior year majoring in Architecture with a minor in Real Estate at the University of San Diego. I am the President of the AIAS Chapter at USD.
My design interests are broad and diverse, encompassing architecture, interior design, and furniture design. I have a specialized focus on residential, hospitality, and office design, reflecting on my commitment to creating spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I enjoy taking walks, meeting new people, and playing tennis. I love exploring new coffee spots and hanging out with friends, always eager to discover new places and experiences.
Process and Design Studio, San Diego, CA, US, Design Intern
Working on the process of designing and building an ADU. Schematic design , design development, construction documents, and rendering. Drafted floor and roof plans, elevations, sections, site plans, and all other elements in the architectural project. Assisted in digital drawings of past projects such as renders, axonometric, perspective, and 2D drawings.
Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator. (SD,DD,CD)
California College Corps Fellowship Program, San Diego, CA, US, Fellow / Intern
Joined the College Corps Fellowship Program in the state of California for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Completing 450 hours of service for the University of San Diego and for the San Diego Foundation each year. Assisted initiation on the BRI (Binational Resilience Initiative) in the San Diego / Tijuana coastal region and started working in The Housing Impact Fund.
1st Choice Design and Development, San Diego, CA, US, Architecture Intern
Developed and created architectural plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and houses in San Diego. Site visits, digital drafting, client meetings, and worked with realtor.
AutoCAD.
Taller de Arquitectura, Mexicali, MX, Architecture Intern
Interned in TDA, an architecture firm during the summer of 2022. Worked on planification and digital drawings of local projects in Mexicali, such as commercial plazas and industrial parks.
AutoCAD & SketchUp
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, US, Bachelors, Architecture
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Architecture and minor in Real Estate.
Relevant Coursework:
Architecture Design Studio I, II, & III, Modern Architecture, Architecture and Theory since 1945, Design Foundations Studio, Survey of Calculus, Spatial Analysis and GIS Studio, Sculpture and Landscape Studio, Money by Design, Principles of Real Estate, Microeconomics, Digital Representation Studio, Vertical Design Studio, Materiality in Architecture, Theories of Organicism, Legal Aspects of Real Estate, Financial Accounting, and Statistics.
