ERIC FRIES 618-223-4226 friese@upenn.edu
EDUCATION University of Pennsylvania Master of Architecture Candidate: August 2019 - May 2022; GPA: 3.92/4.00 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies; high honors: August 2014 - May 2018; GPA: 3.75/4.00 Illinois Study Abroad at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain; with assignments & workshops in Paris, London, Rome, and various cities throughout Spain
September 2017 - May 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Perkins & Will – Atlanta, GA Architectural Designer I : August 2018 – August 2019; Architectural Intern : May 2018 - August 2018 ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Worked closely with senior designers to develop the design of two projects beginning in early schematic design: a hospital in Doha, Qatar, and a women’s & children’s shelter in Atlanta, GA. Produced architectural drawings and digital models to develop and communicate design ideas. Helped produce a construction drawing set for a hospital renovation & redesign in Doha, Qatar, while coordinating the efforts of a team to meet deadlines. Communicated with clients and consultants to meet project needs. Created physical models and diagrams for various projects.
University of Illinois Facilities Information Resources : Space Management – Champaign, IL Architectural Intern : October 2016 – September 2017 ▪ ▪
Tracked additions and renovations to campus buildings: Consulted architects’ drawing sets and conducted field verification to modify university floor plans in CAD. Utilized CAD plans in conjunction with space tracking software to monitor and manage university space allocation.
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Technical proficiency with various computer programs, including: Rhinoceros; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, 3ds Max; Grasshopper; Keyshot; Sketchup; Microsoft Office Analytical drawing, sketching, and physical model making Technical/analytical writing, research writing, and creative writing Languages: French – advanced; Italian – advanced; Spanish – intermediate