Karno Widjaja
Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SEED
+1.412.427.1928 karno27@gmail.com www.karnowidjaja.com 419 Norfolk St, Unit 1D Somerville, MA 02143
E D U CATI O N Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD), Master in Design Studies (Energy & Environments)
2014 - 2017
Carnegie Mellon University, Bachelor of Architecture Graduated with College Honors
2008 - 2013
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Architectural and Visualization Freelancer
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Engaged with COMO Hotels and Resorts projects teams for creation of rendered plans and diagrams
Conducted Adobe InDesign workshop for COMO Hotels and Resorts Marketing team
Architectural Intern, Finegold Alexander Architects, Boston, MA
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Anshe Emet Synagogue Sanctuary Renovation Proposal, Chicago, IL Collaborated with Design Director to develop design, assisted in coordinating renderings (SD)
SKILLS
Somerville High School Proposal, Somerville, MA Developed graphical representations for preparation of client package (SD)
Proficient in English, Mandarin Chinese & Cantonese
Proposed Arts District Development, Albany, NY Assisted in preparation of client package (SD)
Adobe Creative Suite ArcGIS Archsim AutoCAD BOSE Modeler Software Climate Consultant CoolVent DesignBuilder DIVA for Rhino Ecotect Analysis EnergyPlus FloVent Green Building Studio Honeybee Ladybug Lumion Microsoft Office Suite Project Vasari REMRate Revit Rhino scSTREAM Sketchup THERM UMI V-Ray
Lowell Trial Court, Lowell, MA Assisted with precedent research & design (SD)
3D Printing CNC 3-Axis Mill Laser Cutting Hand Illustration Model Building
Architectural Intern, HDB Building Research Institute, Singapore
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Eco-district Punggol Northshore Integrated Neighborhood Centre Collaborated with Senior Architect (SD - DD) Worked with Engineer in analyzing daylighting and CFD simulations (SD)
Engaged with Architects and Technical Staff in improving BIM workflow processes using Revit (DD - CD)
Architectural Intern, Lake|Flato Architects, San Antonio, TX
Aug 2013 - May 2014
Engaged with Associate Partner and Project Designer at all design stages for Porch House projects Turner Porch House, Baton Rouge, LA (SD - CD) The Prow, Fort Davis, TX: Concept (SD)
Collaborated with Partners, Associates and Project Designers in various stages for firm projects Francis Parker School, San Diego, CA (Master Plan Concept) Naples Botanical Gardens, Naples, FL (CD - CA) Sweden Ranch Housing, Hebronville, TX (SD) Bridge at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN (Concept) San Antonio Children’s Museum, San Antonio, TX (Creation of still & video visuals)
Contributed to preparation of presentation documentation for Arizona State University’s Student Health Services Building, 2014 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project Award Winner
Spearheaded implementation of Lumion rendering software as part of firm’s design workflow
Collaborated in development of Integrated Design Charette materials as part of firm’s commitment to sustainable design practices
Architectural Intern, Wong Tung & Partners Limited, Hong Kong
Kunshan Shimao Butterfly Bay Phase 2, Kunshan, China Worked with Associate to design for 14 residential towers (DD - CD)
Residential development, Sha Ha & Lin Barn, New Territories, Hong Kong Preparation of Master Layout Plan for submission to Planning Department
Residential development, Tai Tao Tsuen, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong Conducted massing studies & elevation design of villa (SD)
Architectural Intern, Look Architects, Singapore
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
Winning proposal, student housing and sports complex, Singapore University of Technology & Design
Terrace house, 7 Ee Teow Leng Rd, Singapore
Architectural Intern, Teh Joo Heng Architects, Singapore
Addition & alteration of existing office building, 137 Market St, Singapore
Apartment building, Hertford Rd, Singapore
May 2009 - Jul 2009