professional / work anita M. hsieh
contact: anitamhsieh@gmail.com 240-988-8751 www.cargocollective.com/anitamhsieh
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Recent Masters of Architecture recipient with two years of professional experience in the architecture and construction management industry. Seeking full time employment opportunities in early 2013.
education Washington University in Saint Louis // St. Louis, MO 2010 - 2012 Master’s of Architecture (December 2012) Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea; International Semester ((8/2011 – 12/2011) GPA 3.82 Teaching: Graduate Teaching Assistant for Senior Design Studio, Fall 2012 University of Maryland // College Park, Maryland 2004 - 2008 Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture, Honors Vesuvian Institute, Restoring Ancient Stabiae Foundation (RAS), study abroad, SU 2006 + 2007
skills
Language Fluency: English; American citizen Mandarin Chinese (Intermediate Spoken) Computer Drafting // AutoCAD (Windows & Mac OSX) Digital Modeling // Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp BIM Modeling // Revit 3D 2013 Physical Modeling / Fabrication // Laser cutter, CNC, Thermoforming, Wood Shop machinery training 3D Rendering // VRay, Maxwell Graphic Design Applications // Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Word Processing Applications // WMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
experience
Davis Brody Bond Washington, DC March 2013 –Present Architectural Consultant Architectural consultant, assisting with 95% Construction Drawings for Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). ZGF Architects Washington, DC June 2012 –August 2012 Architectural Intern Scholarship recipient for ZGF’s annual award and summer design intern. Team member of a science research facility in Philadelphia. Assisted with DD phase. EYP Architecture and Engineering Washington, DC May 2011 –July 2011 Architectural Intern Part of design team, assisting design leaders on various projects at universities in Virginia, such as James Madison University and College of William and Mary. McDonough Bolyard Peck Construction Engineering Columbia, Maryland April 2009 –July 2010 Intern Architect Provided project and contract management to USACE for utility projects at Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall (JBMHH), including Fort Myer (Arlington, VA) and Fort McNair (Washington, DC). Esocoff & Associates Washington, DC June 2008 –February 2009 Architectural Intern Assisted SD and DD Phase for residential project Half Street near Washington Nationals Stadium in Navy Yard.
anita m. hsieh // CV Contact
4460 Jorden Lane, Waldorf, Maryland 20601
honors
ZGF Annual Architectural Scholarship Oregon Community Foundation June 2012 Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum Scholarship HOK June 2012 Washington University Scholarship (2010-2012) Fredrick Widmann Prize Nominee, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Art (2012) APPROACH Publication Published Work, Biannual Architectural Student Publication, Sam Fox School (2012) NOMAS Design Competition 2011 Second Place, Team Submission
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references Peter MacKeith
Associate Dean, Associate Professor Washington University in St. Louis Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts mackeith@samfox.wustl.edu 314-935-7215 Ben Fehrmann Senior Lecturer Washington University in St. Louis Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Founder of twelvemetre ben.fehrmann@twelvemetre.com Mairav Mintz, P.E. Vice President/Branch Manager McDonough Bolyard Peck mmintz@mbpce.com 410-715-9462 Joe Johnson Project Manager ZGF Architects joe.johnson@zgf.com 202-380-3018
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professional work
Project | 1221 Half Street
Site | Washington, DC
Associates Architects is part of a larger development project led
The high-end residential project by Esocoff &
building. A characteristic of the condominiums is the blue curved shells made of blue tiles.
Year of Work | 2008-2009
by Akridge. Right at the doorsteps of the Washington National’s
Firm | Esocoff & Associates
Baseball Stadium, it seeks to be part of a vibrant streetscape for
making, photoshop renderings of plans, sections, and elevations,
residents and tourists. The building is located at the corner of
and schematic 3D renderings. Also tasked in designing curved
M Street and Half Street, attached to HOK-designed commercial
interior courtyard and trellis at rooftop gathering spaces.
Personal tasks of the project include physical model
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4 Physical Model of Half Street Condos 2008 Museum Board, printed bond, foamcore
5 Physical Site Model of 4H Convention Center Chevy Chase, Maryland 2008 Museum Board
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Project | Student Center /
College of William & Mary
submissions by the College of WIlliam & Mary in Williamsburg,
This design submission was a response to a call for
signature brick color. Two design types were considered: the “H Scheme” and the “Y Scheme.”
Site | Williamsburg, VA
VA. The project included the design of a new student center
Year of Work | 2011
within the historic campus. This called for campus planning and
helping with design submission by rendering plans, sections,
Firm | EYP Architecture &
historical research on the campus. The client expressed interest
attending client meetings, and assisting with schematic massing
Engineering
in maintaining a classical Georgian style, with porticos and
studies.
My responsibilities on the design team included
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Elevation of Main Administration Building AutoCAD (linework), Photoshop(rendering)
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Project | Biology on Display /
This design exercise was to design a commissioned
Many iterations of the Biology on Display included silkscreened 6"
James Madison University
permanent exhibit that also functioned as artwork for the new
art panels with LED panels for building directory and videos,
Site | Harrisonburg, VA
science building on James Madison University’s campus. Portions
decorative interior panels with patterns derived from nature,
Year of Work | 2011
TYPICAL ELEVATION APPLICATION ofWITH theRESIN mainPANEL hallway’s walls
were to receive art walls that could
and clear resin panels that included real plant life (see above).
Firm | EYP Architecture &
act as interactive display areas for students to show their work,
Structural drawings were made for mounting artwork on the walls.
Engineering
studies, photos, etc.
c 2005 Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, A&E
Scale: NTS
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BUILDING DIRECTORY
View Looking Towards Prefunction Area
View Looking down Corridor
B1 Tiled Mural with Biological Images Tiled Mural on Art Display-designated walls in corridor and in Prefunction Areas. Mural is screenprinted onto the wall’s surface. Semi-permanent; some maintenance required.
Overhead View Looking down Corridor
Overhead View of Prefunction Area
Process of Sentryglas graphic process
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B3
Tiled Mural on Art Display-designated walls in corridor and in Prefunction Areas. Mural is created by applying digitally printed film between resin or glass panels. Pieces of nature, such as grass, branches, shells, stc., can be inserted between panels.
Tiled Mural on Art Display-designated walls in corridor and in Prefunction Areas. Mural is created by applying digitally printed film between resin or glass panels. Panels are backlit by LED system.
Manufacturer Reference: SentryGlas Expressions, Ecoresin
Manufacturer Reference: SentryGlas Expressions, Digiglass
Tiled Mural, Backlit Panels
Tiled Mural, Film on Resin or Glass Panels
Credit: Hobart Hospital, Tansmania, Australia. Futago Design.
Scheme B: DNA Tile
Art Display Walls
Biology on Display
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Project | Car Barn Training
Center, DC Streetcar Project
in the Washington, DC metro area. The city of DC commissioned
The DC Streetcar project is a highluy anticipated project
areas as learning areas, and a car washing lane.
Site | Washington, DC
ZGF to design the Car Barn Training Center (CBTC) at the H Street/
for team and client meetings. Three types of schemes were
Year of Work | 2012
Benning Road Line Segment. It will serve as the main hub of the
considered, all with solar energy and bio-retention as important
Firm | ZGF Architects
streetcar lines, where the steetcars are stored in the evenings.
components. This is a high-profile project and much-scrutinized
It will also house administrative offices, conference rooms, open
by the public, making for many meetings with the city council.
My tasks included schematic sketches and renderings
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Alternate Scheme with PVC Panels on Sawtooth Roof Hand Sketching, Schematic 3D modeling in Sketch Up
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