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Nabil Davidson

Nabil Davidson

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Architectural designer leveraging computation based on geometric fundamentals. Holding a BA in architecture from UC Berkeley CED, a current UCLA AUD M.Arch I candidate. With three monetary awards in architecture and experience taking projects from schematic design through city/county approval.

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Employment 

Teen Arch | UCLA AUD, Los Angeles, CA, US, Teacher Assistant

Teacher assistant for UCLA’s summer architecture program

May 2024 - current
 

The Los Angeles Design Group (LADG), Los Angeles, CA, US, Contracted Architectural Designer

Single-family apartment renovation in Munich Germany. Design Cabinetry and furniture plan for a new tenant.

Apr 2024 - current
 

UCLA AUD, Los Angeles, CA, US, IT Lab Specialist

Configure Rhino and Vray for AUD computer lab, assist students with Rhino modeling and Grasshopper script operation. Rebuild desktop computers for student use. Install Windows on lab computers. Set up AUD auditorium for lecture streaming and recording.

Jan 2024 - current
 

Pressey & Associates, Sacramento, CA, US, Junior Designer

Single-family Residential, Commercial, and Educational Facility design and rehabilitation. Construction Documentation for commercial and high-density residential properties. Draft new construction details. Send Progress sets to consultants. Pick up Redlines. Produce exterior elevations and renderings

Jun 2021 - Aug 2023
 

Baha’i World Center, Haifa, Israel, Maintenance Technician

Repair and install mini-split air conditions, water boilers, and refrigerators. Assisted in plumbing, painting, and electrical repairs.

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
 

Architectural Design and Engineering Academy, Elk Grove, CA, US, Teacher Assistant

Teaching assistant for the academy's AutoCAD class and Design Build course where students build a shed after designing it in AutoCAD. Assisted in teaching MIG welding.

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
 

Education 

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Masters, Master of Architecture

Studying Architectural Design, Architectural Mediations, Building Climatology, and Design Technology.

Sep 2023 - current
 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Bachelors, Bachelors of Arts in Architecture

Architectural Design, building climatology, computational design, and fundamentals of building structure.

Aug 2021 - May 2023
 

Awards 

Design Process | University of California Berkeley CED, Award

University of California Berkeley chooses 2 students to receive this award at the final review. Along with the recognition of student design work is a $1,000 award.

2023
 

CCCAP | Living Community Challenge, 1st Place

Coalition of Community College Architecture Programs

2022
 

Most Habitable Design Village, Honorable Mention

Design a temporary shelter for 3 students to sleep in on Cal Poly SLO hills

2021
 

Skills