Maneh Tahmasian Maneh.tahmasian@woodbury.edu | 818-423-6200 Maneh.tahmasian@gmail.com Linkedin: Maneh Tahmasian Website: Manehtahmasian.cargo.site Issue: ManehTahmasian WORK EXPERIENCE Woodbury School of Architecture
EDUCATION Burbank, CA September 2020- May 2021
Graduate Research Assistant • Collected and analyzed data. • Managed and responded to project-related tasks. • Developed research protocols. • Checked facts, proofread, and edited research documents to ensure accuracy. Spring 2021 • Experimented with different glass materials in a glass kiln. • Collected and logged experimental data. Fa// 2020
Woodbury School of Architecture
Burbank, CA September 2019- August 2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant • Worked in the wood shop and helped students to use the machines. • Planned and scheduled meetings for students. Spring 2020 • Assisted Teachers in preparing the lesson materials. • Graded research papers and assignments. • Prepared and presented lectures. • Assisted students with visualization of proposals and project work. Fa// 20 19 I
Summer 2020
Moda Form (Architectural firm)
Burbank, CA April 2019- March 2020
Architectural Assistant and Designer • Planned and designed buildings along with a team of Architects. • Collaborated with clients, consultants and other vendors to meet overall project objectives. • Developed efficient designs in collaboration with 2D and 3D software. • Prepared the construction documents for building permit process. • Set up the meeting with city departments. • Worked closely with plan checkers. • Site visits. Dynamic view (Architectural firm)
Glendale, CA September 2017- March 2019
Drafter and Assistant • Prepared the architectural documents. • Worked closely with structural engineers. • Designed ADUs and Additions to existing buildings. • Produced conceptual drawings and detailed drawings. • Designed architectural presentation sheets for clients. • Worked with different types of organizations of different cities related to projects such as planning and zoning, building and safety, design review board, and fire department. Atinsazeeh (Engineering company)
Tehran, Iran October 2014- May 2016
Drafter and Assistant • Planned and designed architectural models while consideringlimitations, regulations and client's desires. • Besides taking control of exterior matters, I have also overseen internal factors such as tiles, cabinets and color coordination. • Completed administrative tasks for the city (Tehran) and handled structural, electrical and installation sheets.
Woodbury School of Architecture,
Burbank, CA August 2019- May 2021
Master of Architecture, 2019-2021
Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan,
lsafahan, Iran September 2012- May 2016
Bachelor of Architecture, 2012-201 6
AWARD AND HONORS Woodbury School of Architecture,
• Graduate Thesis award 2021 "Through Thick and Thin" • Nominee, 2021 COTE competition "Park Park Beverly Center"
SKILLS Software:
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Autodesk Revit Rhino Grasshopper and Python Blender After Effects Illustrator
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Hardware:
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• Model making • Sketching and rendering • Laser cutting Creative and Critical Thinking • • Problem Solving Written and verbal communication
Languages:
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Armenian
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English
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AutoCAD Vray Maya SketchUp Adobe Photoshop lnDesign Graphic design Photography Detail-oriented Collabrative Team Management Farsi
Burbank, CA May 2021 January 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
+ Home Now
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+ The Total Building
Coastal Cliff and Tidal Pool Visitor Center
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+ Park Park Beverly Center
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+ Portraits in Motion
2020 COTE Competition
Form Finding Thesis studies
+ Through Thick and Thin
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Thesis Award
+ Shemsak International Hotel + Atin Residential Building + Material studuies
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Undergraduate Final Design Studio
AtinSazeeh
Glass kiln
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Research assistant
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