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Alexa Patel

Alexa Patel

New York, NY, US

 
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Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Involved in the development of numerous high-end residential projects at various phases. Directed the design, documentation, and management of a residential project in South Carolina. Created strategies to mitigate flood disasters by integrating local codes and federal regulations, all while upholding the firm’s design standards. Conducted cost-analysis studies, researching alternate materials, building systems, and assemblies to align with the owner’s budget throughout the project. Prepared and presented Architecture Review Board applications encompassing sections, elevations, plans, and photo real renders generated from Sketchup 3d modeling. Contributed to various residential projects in the Hamptons during the construction documentation and administration phase, meticulously drafting construction details, reviewing shop drawings, and participating in regular site visits to assess ongoing progress. Coordinated and collaborated with a range of stakeholders involved in these projects, such as engineers, environmental specialists, contractors, authority having jurisdiction, owner, and contractor.

Nov 2023 - current
 

Ferguson Shamamian Architects, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

Worked on several high-end residential projects in multiple phases of development. Pre-design and schematic design phases include preparing pricing sets, permit applications, and project schedules. Coordinated design decisions with consultants, engineers, and contractors. Researched and designed roof systems, high-tech vapor barriers, and insulation methods for a house in Vail, Colorado, a place of extreme cold, where the clients the priority was passive house design.
Utilized AutoCAD to design drawings and specifications from design development phase to construction documentation. Responded to submittals and produced mockups for construction administration. 3D modeled in Sketchup to create photo real renderings for client meetings.

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023
 

Kalyan Hospitality, Richmond, VA, US, Project Manager

Helped manage the construction of the full historical rehabilitation of the Blackstone all girls boarding school into the Blackstone boutique hotel. Responsibilities entailed interpreting architectural drawings to strategize, coordinate, and oversee construction activities for structures, facilities, and systems. Performed administrative duties, including but to limited to contract management, invoicing payment, and maintaining vendor records. Updated information logs, store charts, costs and associated record keeping daily. Reviewed detailed shop drawings. Collaborated closely with developers, subcontractors, and architects to ensure comprehensive involvement throughout the project. Effectively assigned punch list tasks in a systematic manner to minimize excess float time and meet the substantial completion deadline.

Jun 2020 - Aug 2022
 

ARCHITECTUREFIRM, Richmond, VA, US, Architectural Itern

Worked in Revit to assist in the production of construction drawings, such as electrical plans, architectural schedules, and interior elevations for a mixed-use housing project. Lead the design and construction documents of the coffee bar renovation at the Quirk Hotel in Richmond. Produced multiple diagrammatic drawings of completed projects for their website using Revit. Complied a comprehensive booklet of their residential details standards for client use.

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
 

SHoP Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

Worked on the design development phase of a mixed-use office building linked to Grand Central Terminal on 335 Madison Avenue. Created elevations and sections for client meetings using Revit. Selected interior finishes for the gym portion of the building using the in-house material library. Visited multiple firm projects in different phases of construction development.

Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
 

smbw pllc, Richmond, VA, US, Architectural Intern

Worked in Revit to designed efficient layouts of apartment unit plans of a mixed-use building. Created collage style elevation images using Photoshop. Designed custom furniture adapted to unit plans in accordance to ADA standards. Produced construction drawings using Revit for a dormitory bathroom renovation for the University of Virginia. Organized and produced numerous client presentations for meetings with developers using Adobe Creative Suite.

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
 

NBJ Architects, Richmond, VA, US, Architectural Intern

Rendered hotel interiors, organized and maintained project files, studied local architectural regulations and codes to assist with designing.

Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
 

KSA Interiors, Richmond, VA, US, Interior Design Intern

Selected fabric samples, paint colors, and furniture to create mood boards for client presentations. Utilized photoshop to create material collages of interior spaces. Participated in multiple coordination meetings with architect and client.

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
 

Education 

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2020 - May 2022
 

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
 

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