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Rovina George

Rovina George

Pittsburgh, PA, US

 
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About 

With a dedication to crafting impactful architectural encounters, I aim to be a designer dedicated to blending inventive design with societal accountability. Originating from the United Arab Emirates and enriched by architectural education in India, Sweden and the US, I've acquired a profound appreciation for various cultures and building techniques. Motivated by the patterns of nature and fueled by a quest for material innovation, I aspire to lead the way in advancing computational design and eco-conscious construction methods. I eagerly anticipate bridging the divergence between design theory and its practical application.

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Employment 

Carnegie Mellon University - School of Architecture, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Digital Fabrication Lab Assistant

Assisted students in various fabrication techniques, such as laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC routing, and vacuum forming. Managed administrative tasks, including inventory management, and bookkeeping.

Aug 2023 - current
 

Carnegie Mellon University - School of Architecture, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Research Assistant - Ceramics

Research assistance in terracotta cladding and wall assemblies for residential applications with the goal for material reuse and manufacturing efficiency.

Jan 2023 - current
 

Strada, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Architectural Intern

Involved in concept design stage, construction detail drawing and punch-listing. Worked on student housing, academic institutions and post-occupancy retrofitting projects.

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Studio Toggle, Bangalore City, IN, Junior Architect

Co-led a 4 member team of designers from conception through completion of two residential projects within project time lines, while preserving project quality. Organized and assigned responsibilities to team members for the completion of deliverables and provided training for the use of ArchiCAD in building practice.
Helped develop design templates, project templates and standard practice manuals for optimization of work. Contributed ideas and materials to improve the schematic design phase of future projects.

Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
 

MODFIVE Labs, Chennai, IN, Design Intern

Designed and developed products using the Seagrass Plugin developed by the company. Produced renders and graphics for publication and social media. Worked on adding features to the plugin.

Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
 

ma+rs architects, Bangalore City, IN, Architectural Intern

Assisted in site visits in a number of residential and commercial projects. Gained valuable experience in site checking and overseeing of design execution. Worked on physical model making, design development presentations and construction drawings.

Dec 2019 - Apr 2020
 

Cadence Architects, Bangalore City, IN, Architectural Intern

Designed and detailed interior spaces for a high rise residential building in Bangalore. Worked on the construction detail drawings for the same. Involved in development of graphics and architectural drawings for publications, social media and competitions

Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
 

Education 

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, US, MArch, Masters of Architecture

Aug 2022 - current
 

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, IN, BArch, Bachelor's of Architecture

Sep 2015 - May 2020
 

Umea University, Umeå, SE, BArch, Exchange Semester

Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
 

Awards 

George W. Anderson, Jr. Award, 1st Place

The George W. Anderson, Jr. Award recognizes Carnegie Mellon Architecture graduate students (Master’s and PhD) who demonstrate through their work "an exceptional level of attention to detail or dedication to beneficially impacting the community."The George W. Anderson, Jr. Award recognizes Carnegie Mellon Architecture graduate students (Master’s and PhD) who demonstrate through their work "an exceptional level of attention to detail or dedication to beneficially impacting the community."

2024
 

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