Gabrielle Vera Portfolio by gabriellevera

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intro

bio// about me

resume

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professional work samples

forest hills LIRR station urbahn architects

nash building at columbia university urbahn architects

manhattan neighborhood network office kostow greenwood architects

keeler residence- exterior + patio renovation overmyer architects

georgetown townhouse renovation overmyer architects

day residence overmyer architects

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additional work samples

renderings

physical models

hand drafting, watercolor + sketching

collage making

My name is Gabrielle Vera, and I am an architectural designer based in New York City. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Planning, and a Masters in Architecture and Planning- concentrating in Urban Practice and accredited by N.C.A.R.B.- from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. My academic experiences exposed me to an array of challenges and intellectually engaging environments such as understanding craft through physical model making, hand drafting, and building proficiency in various BIM, drafting, and rendering programs. I also had the opportunity to travel internationally with the department for a design build project in Tenjo, Colombia, as well as working with associates in the office of Gensler in London, U.K. My professional experience consists of transportation/transit, higher education, international hospitality, commercial office, historic preservation, small-scale highend renovation, and other residential work. Through my years of experience, I became skilled in an array of integral design and building aspects of this typology. My 3 years at Overmyer Architects in Washington, DC allowed me to experience and become skilled with site measure ups, digital drafting, 3D modeling, rendering production, intimate client and contractor relations, as well as many of the other integral aspects of the design/build process. I have taken time off from full time work to persure licensure and work on a show that I co-produce. At this time, my goal is to expand the various typologies and design work I am engaging with at a larger and more diverse firm such as AECOM. Thank you for taking the time to view my work, please feel free to contact me with any questions. i

additional work

GABRIELLE SONIA VERA

gabrielle.vera@me.com gabriellevera.myportfolio.com 9148441084

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

OBJECTIVE

My experience at Urbahn Architects, KGA, Overmyer Architects, GDG, as well as my study abroad program in Tenjo, Colombia, and school enabled me to understand the trials and tribulations of the real world. These experiences affected my understanding of space making and increased my desire to create socially responsive architecture. I have grown to actively pursue social justice and sustainability in design as an avenue to pursue this passion. With this focus, I look forward to working for a firm that values these ideals, and is committed to the creation of beautiful, moving, and meaningful work, as a form of serving the greater good. WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Urbahn Architects | New York, N.Y. Architectural Designer Feb 2022- Sept 2023 • Urbahn exposed me to an expansive array of building typologies and project development phases. Throughout my time at UA, I worked on the following project types: public transportation rail stations, highered campus buildings, commercial hospitality and residential rehabilitaion facilities. These included the Nash Building at the Columbia U. Campus, the LIRR Station in Forest Hills, the 4 Points- Sheraton Hotel in Trinidad, and the Anchor House Rehabilitation Shelter in Brooklynalongside contributing to office wide volunteer design projects for BRIC.

The Catholic University of America | Washington, D.C. May 2020 M.A., Concentration in Urban Practice GPA: 3.675 • NAAB Accredited Degree • Independent Architectural Thesis: Nighttime at Meridian Hill Park • Advisor: Prof. Adnan Morshed. d. Site: Washington, D.C. • Topic: The thesis aimed to explore advanced visual technologies and their ability to activate nighttime public spaces, in D.C., a city proven to chronically lack publicly accessible nighttime spaces. Examining how these techologues change our perception of space, transform and enhance our visuality, and create an alternative form of nighttime public spaces

Kostow Greenwood Architects | New York, N.Y. Architectural Designer Aug 2021- Feb 2022 • Worked to design a new office space for a public broadcasting network. Responsibilities include drafting and assembling a drawing sets in collaboration with contractors, engineers, acousticians, and so forth. Programs used: Revit, Autocad, SketchUp, VRay, Enscape, Revu Bluebeam, Adobe Suite. Studio CAHS | New York, N.Y. Junior Architect May 2021- Aug 2021 • Studio CAHS is a NYC based design, development and architecture firm. Prepared drawings and CD sets, graphically designed presentations and client proposals, selected contractors for hire, and assembled budget proposals, for high-end residential projects.

Sales Associate | Northside Wines- Retail Nolita Wine Merchants- Retail

Dec 2022- May 2023 Jan 2021-Sept 2022

Independent Freelance Work | Remote Client

June 2020-Dec 2020

Overmyer Architects | Washington, D.C. Architectural Intern May 2018- May 2020 • Worked on multiple high end, single family residential projects. Met with clients and contractors on site, drafted bid documents and cost estimates. Assisted with the preparation and physical walk-throughs of permits. Surveyed existing conditions for documentation and drafting. The Georgetown Design Group, (GDG) | Washington, D.C. Architectural Intern May- Aug 2016 + 2017 • Created digital renders for marketing purposes • Assisted with publication graphics using the Adobe Suite Software The Catholic University of America | Washington, D.C. Teaching Assistant • Architectural Theory | Prof. Adnan Morshed Fall 2019 • Undergraduate Studio: Design Tools | Prof. Ana Roman Spring 2019 • Construction II | Prof. C.J. Howard Spring 2019 Research Assistant Spring 2019 • Editing and graphic production for Prof. Patricia Andrasik’s book, Heating Cooling and Lighting, 6th Edition and LEED Lab LICENSE PROCESS • 1740/3740 AXP hours + in the primary stages of exam preparation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Volunteer work for the National MS Society; Native English Speaker; Limited Proficiency in Spanish. Enjoy Traveling, Biking. Running, Climbing, Chess, and Spending Quality Time with Loved Ones. REFERENCES Available upon request.

The Catholic University of America | Washington, D.C. May 2018 B.S., in Architecture + Planning GPA: 3.5 • CUAias Mentorship Program- mentored underclassmen for 2 years • SGA Student Senator for the School of Architecture + Planning Study Abroad | London, U.K. Spring 2019 Airport Steel Design Competition at Gensler | Prof. Lavinia Pasquina | Jeff Barber | Ariadne Cerritelli • The studio traveled to London, U.K., to work with Gensler’s London Office, a world-renowned international architecture firm. The entirety of the surrounding semester’s project was completed with semiweekly design meetings at Gensler’s Washington, D.C. Office. Study Abroad | Tenjo, Colombia Spring + July 2016 Design Build - Spirit of Place | Prof. Travis Price • Desgined the project during the Spring Semeter, from concept to CD set, and traveled for a month the following summer with CUA and SCAD students, professors, and design professionals for its physical construction. This allowed me to work on the job site and learn invaluable hands-on construction experience. TECHNICAL SKILLS • Expert: SketchUp, AutoCAD, BlueBeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Microstation, Enscape, Hand Drafting, Model Making/ Craft, Sketching, Watercolor Rendering, Microsoft Office Suite • Proficient: Revit, Rhino, Twinmotion • Gave tutorial lectures on Sketchup Modeling and Adobe Suite programs • Skilled with learning new programs quickly and diligently

PERSONAL SKILLS The knowledge I’ve obtained from my peers and mentors has rewarded me with an array of skills in the field of architecture. My goal is to continue learning throughout my future professional experiences in a positive and intellectually engaging environment. During my professional career, I utilized creative and artistic problem-solving skills to achieve design objectives. I also undertood the importance of meeting demanding deadlines. Furthermore, I have done extensive work in the service and hospitality industries, which allowed me to develop a strong understanding of how to communicate with both my team and the clients we served.

forest hills LIRR station // urbahn architects // transportation This project consisted of renovating the existing LIRR station, Forest Hills, infrastructure. Scope included platform extensions, elevator towers and ramped entryways. It aimed to provide appropriate handicap accessibility while maintaining the existing historic fabric of the iconic Forest Hills Train Station. Created using Revit, Autocad, Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape and Adobe Photoshop.

Site plan and scope of work

nash building at columbia university // urbahn architects // higher education The following is an ongoing renovation of Columbia University’s Nash Building. It consists of various academic departments, spanning 6 floors of the existing building. Full drawing sets and renderings for Schematic and Construction Design were produced through Revit, Autocad, Enscape and Photoshop.

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manhattan neighborhood network office // kostow greenwood architects // commercial office This commercial office space was designed in the “Henry Hall” tower, Hudson Yards, with the intention of housing as state-of-the-art media center. The workplace and broadcast facility for MNN represents an exciting adaptation of the network’s ambition towards high end media production.

day residence // overmyer architects // high-end residential Residence designed along the Potomac River in Maryland. Work on the project consisted of drafting SD + CD sets, composing window + door schedules, and 3D modeling/ rendering. Produced using Microstation, Sketchup and Enscape rendering.

georgetown townhouse renovation // overmyer architects // high-end residential

This project consisted of renovating the exterior, interior, and back patio of a townhouse located in the Historic Neighborhood of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Work on the project consisted of site measure ups, drafting SD + CD sets, composing window + door schedules, 3D modeling/ rendering, and historic neighborhood proposal + permit approvals. Produced using Microstation, Sketchup and Enscape rendering.

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keeler residence exterior + patio renovation // overmyer architects // high-end residential

This project consisted of renovating the southern facade and back patio of the Keeler Residence located in the Historic Neighborhood of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Work on the project consisted of site measure ups, drafting SD + CD sets, composing window + door schedules, 3D modeling/ rendering, and historic neighborhood proposal + permit approvals. Produced using Microstation, Sketchup and Enscape rendering.

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renderings

The adjacent renderings were produced throughout my academic career using a variety of 3D modeling programs and applications. These are just a glimpse of my academic work produced over the years. Please see my additional academic portfolio for more information about these exciting projects.

physical models

The following physical models were built throughout my undergradiate amd graduate academic careers. My experience includes model making by hand, understanding and instructing students on safe use of the on-campus wood shop/ fabrication lab, and using various digital model making methods, i.e. laser cutting, 3D printing, etc.

hand drafting, watercolor + sketching

My love for architecture truly blossomed during my first proper sketching session. Over the years, this love continued to flourish with every sketchbook I overfilled and drawing I hand drafted. The adjacent work aims to exemplify my talents within the mediums of hand drafting, sketching and watercolor production.

collages

From winning school wide competitions consecutive years in a row in elementary school to having full exhibits and mural spaces lasting well after graduation in high school, I have spent my life passionately involved in the arts. My most recent medium for art production is physical and digital collage making. My work is mainly shared via instagram on my two public accounts, words.playing and g.s.vera, as well as on my portfolio website gabriellevera.myportfolio.com.