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Saralee Sittigaroon

Saralee Sittigaroon

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Over the past seven years, I have garnered valuable experience in environmental design across various scales, from small spaces to large buildings. These experiences have not only refined my design skills but also equipped me with the ability to navigate all aspects of a project lifecycle from PD to CA. My expertise encompasses comprehensive research, meticulous project planning, preparation of construction drawings, overseeing construction, and managing adaptations and renovations. Furthermore, I possess extensive proficiency in using AutoCAD, Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite. I am pleased to note that my involvement in projects has been recognized with publications on platforms such as Dezeen, Archidaily, DesignBoom, and others.

Employment 

Extrapolation Factory, NYC, Designer

- Conducted a participatory workshop and gained insights from homeless youth to design two interior spaces at the Ali Forney Center in collaboration with our client, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Measured the site using 3D scanning and lasers, and created CAD drawings of the existing conditions.
- Designed the interior space by creating study models and renderings.
Took the lead in designing, coding, fabricating, and installing the interactive LED message board.

May 2023 - current
 

Freelance, Bangkok, Project Architect

- Negotiated and administered contracts, effectively overseeing client expectations, project goals, and associated timelines.
- Designed and prepared construction drawings, as well as materials specifications for three residential, one hospitality, and five retail projects. Led a team comprising a draftsman, architects, and engineers from the preliminary design (PD) to construction administration (CA).
- Conducted thorough inspections of construction sites and collaborated closely with contractors and clients to address and resolve emerging issues.

Aug 2018 - Sep 2021
 

A49, Bangkok, TH, Architect

- Designed and collaborated with contractors, suppliers, and specialist teams to create construction drawings and material specifications for eight large-scale architectural projects, including two shopping malls, one condominium, one school, and one university campus. The projects have earned recognition in various local and international publications, including ArchDaily, Architizer, and others.
- Provided support to other team projects such as 3D rendering, model making, and furniture curation.
- Conducted site inspections and collaborated closely with contractors, project managers (PM), and construction managers (CM) to address and resolve emerging issues, creating shop drawings and documents.

Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
 

Idin architect, Bangkok, TH, Architectural Designer

- Owned the successful design pitch and assumed responsibility for overseeing the project from the preliminary design (PD) to the schematic design (SD) phase for JB HOUSE. The project received the TIDA Awards in 2019 and the 2020 ASA Architectural Design Awards. It has been acknowledged by numerous local and international publications, including Dezeen, DesignBoom, Archello, and others.

Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
 

Education 

Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, Computational Design

Recipient of 2023 CDP Award

May 2022 - May 2023
 

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, TH, BArch, Architecture

Jan 2010 - Jul 2015
 

Awards 

2024
 

CDP Program Award, Award

CDP PROGRAM AWARD This prize is for a significant contribution to the culture of research, practice, and the public sphere within the CDP Program.

2024
 

NYC Data through Design, Grant

Granted and featured in the exhibition

2024
 

Fulbright Scholarship, Scholarship

2022
 

TIDA Awards, 1st Place

by Thailand Interior Designers’ Association: Winner in Small Residence Design

2020
 

ASA Architectural Design Commended Awards, 1st Place

by The Association of Siamese Architect under Royal Patronage: Project with Appealing Aspects

2020
 

Architecture Program First Class Honor, 1st Place

Chulalongkorn University

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

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