Desai Chia Architecture, New York, NY, Intermediate Architect
Led development of sets through all phases of construction. Lead designer on one project, assisted with design tasks on several projects. Main client, contractor, & consultant contact on all projects.
Garcia Residence (New York, New York) : July 2014 - Present
Led development of Construction Document set for a 3200 square foot interior renovation project. Involved extensive coordination with lighting designer. Currently performing Construction Administration.
Bisat Residence (Water Mill, New York) : July 2014 - Present
Assistant Project Manager from Schematic Design through Construction Documentation for a 4,800 square foot addition and interior renovation. Innovative roof design involved extensive coordination with structural engineer and zinc roof manufacturers.
Guajardo Residence (New York, New York) : August 2014 - Present
Designed and documented interior renovation for a 1,900 square foot Upper East Side condominium. Led conceptual design, developed Design Development set, coordinated submission for Condominium Board Approval and Department of Buildings.
WDG Architecture, Washington, DC, US, Staff Architect
Assisted Design Director in development of design of 5+ projects. Led development of skin documentation for 2 projects. Experienced in all phases of design, including 1+ years of Construction Administration.
Red Top Cab Proposal (Clarendon, Virginia) : March 2014 - Present For conceptual design proposal for a 400 unit, three building multi-use residential complex, assisted in developing floor plans, diagrams massing models, perspectives.
Imminent Bloom Competition (New York, New York) : November 2013 - March 2014
Led team of 8 in design of award winning 440,000 square foot, 40-story steel tower comprising a mix of micro-units and expandable loft units, and four large amenity spaces. Project designer for conceptual design package for Vornado.
Studio Plaza (Washington, District of Columbia) : April 2013 - August 2013
Led team of 4 in skin design development, detailing, and coordination on 11 story, 490 unit mixed use residential building. Design development duties included design options, canopy designs, ornamental brickwork.
8300 Wisconsin (Bethesda, Maryland) : March 2012 - Present
Documented and coordinated skin details on 9 story mixed use residential building with 360 units over a 2 story grocery store. Throughout phases was complimented for documentation, taking initiative to resolve problems with client/contractor.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, BArch, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Accolades: "Guantanamo Deterritorialization Machine" - winner of 2009 Wallenberg Studio Award
AIA Unbuilt Award (DC), Award
The annual award, now in its sixth edition, was created as a response to the global economic crisis that brought many architectural projects to a halt. Thus the awards are designed to recognize both delayed and theoretical projects that are deemed imaginative and thought-provoking.
2014 AIA Maryland Design Awards, Award
The annual award, now in its sixth edition, was created as a response to the global economic crisis that brought many architectural projects to a halt. Thus the awards are designed to recognize both delayed and theoretical projects that are deemed imaginative and thought-provoking.
Wallenberg Studio Award, Honorable Mention
Undergraduate students participate in the studio during their last semester. The semester-long competition challenges students to develop proposals that define architecture as a humane and social art, translated into a physical project. The studios are conceived around a common theme to be explored collectively and individually, through the diverse methods, agendas, and interests of the faculty team. The studios are coordinated as a competition to be juried at the completion of the term by a panel of invited guest jurors.
This year, each of the eight studios explored the theme "Backstages, Sideshows & Undergrounds." While responses will vary from one studio to the next, the aim is to create a framework for lively debate and exchange across all eight studios.
