NATHAN DEA | TRANSFER PORTFOLIO new school of architecture and design undergraduate
| bachelors of architecture
“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” – Frank Gehry
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Walls And Space arch 320 architecture design and communications i | spring 2007
The Folly 321 architecture design and communications ii | fall 2007
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Three Spaces 330 design fundamentals | fall 2007
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Bridging The Gap arch 330 design fundamentals | fall 2007
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In Celebration Of - Greene & Greene Gallery arch 322 architecture design and communications iii | spring 2008
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The Courtyard arch 332 design awareness | spring 2008 usgbc natural talent design competition 2008 - 3rd place award
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The Winn Center arch 334 advance design in 3-d | spring 2009 usgbc natural talent design competition 2009 - 1st place award
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[ Intern Work - LIONAKIS ]
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vietnam singapore industrial park master plan report
- mural design - revit modeling
mission college wall mural sacramento county juvenile detention facility defense courier station
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walls and space arch
320 architecture design and communications I | spring 2007 | cosumnes river college | prof. john ellis
PROJECT: The designs created in the Shape Generation project exist in a flat two-dimensional world. The challenge of the Walls & Space project is to imagine the three-dimensional implications and possibilities of the two-dimensional designs. Seeing three-dimensional form in twodimensional shapes is an important skill for environmental designers. Design requires that we constantly translate between the two and three-dimensions. The goal of this project is to discover and visualize three-dimensional form arising from a familiar two dimensional design.
shape generation
hierarchy
CONCEPT: The final solution was derived in a series of steps. From the two-dimensional ‘Shape Generation’ project, lines were changed into walls with height, creating a threedimensional hierarchy of major and minor spaces.
shape generation
The initial design was changed to create a more simplified and unified design, incorporating a single entrance with a sculptural glass element. The design was also changed to make the spaces more functional, further unifying the elements.
- floor plan
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The Folly arch
321 architecture design and communications II | fall 2007 | cosumnes river college | prof. john ellis
PROJECT: A folly is a structure that is functionally useless. Historically it has sometimes been built in a landscaped park to highlight a view, be a visual focus and/or provide a spatial experience. The basic elements of architecture are floors, walls and roofs. With these elements we define space for human activity that supports or affords various spatial experiences. The project works with a kit of parts containing points, lines and planes that represent floors, walls and roofs. The goal is to design a folly that would provide a continuum of spatial experiences.
folly
- initial model
study model
study/contemplation space
private space
folly
- final redux model
CONCEPT: Through analysis of the site, I sought to create a continuum of three spaces – a public space, a study/ contemplation space, and a gallery space. This continuum would create a simple to complex relationship as one moves through the spaces. The openness of the spaces would also show the relationship and complexity of the three spaces. From the time one enters the space, the openness emphasizes the public nature of the gathering spaces. As you move towards the center, the reflecting pool separates the path between the gallery space to
the north, and the study/contemplation space facing the orchard. The study space is meant to be a quite space, connected but separate from the main path, sitting on a raised platform. The gallery space is divided into three spaces as you move from south to north along the continuum axis from simple to complex spaces, interacting with the adjacent public space. The final model was revised to further emphasize the complexity continuum and create more dynamic spaces through analysis of “being inside” the spaces and the experience of the user.
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Three Spaces arch
330 design fundamentals | fall 2007 | cosumnes river college | prof. john ellis
PROJECT: In this project, students will design three spaces - a reading room, a gallery and a studio - to accommodate an artist’s desire of a “place of his/her own.� The design problem will consider the issues of hierarchy, dominance and aesthetic integration of three very different kinds of spaces into a cohesive whole. The design of openings to make aesthetic and functional use of natural light (no other light sources) in a space will be introduced. PROCESS: In selecting an artist for my subject, I first begun by choosing a geometric artist that interested me the most. I knew that many people would choose Monet or Picasso or other popular artists, so I decided to choose Nadir Afonso for his unique style and eye-catching artwork. His city series attracted me the most because it abstracted out famous cities into geometric block shapes. I decided that I would design my building to incorporate some of the rhythmic and repetitive elements from his paintings, serving to enhance the three spaces, but not define them. I also wanted the shapes and rooflines of my structure to be rhythmic and non-linear, like many of his paintings.
CONCEPT: When first entering the structure, one is greeted by an elongated open space with large windows and much light. The largest window facing the front of the structure was created from the negative spaces in one of Afonso’s paintings. The path splits into two separate areas, the public gallery space and the private studio and reading room. The gallery space is lit by north facing windows, skylights, and west-facing windows protected with shutters to protect the interior space from direct sunlight.
The gallery space is open and unobstructed and mostly unadorned to further enhance the artwork displayed within. The studio space is the largest space with the most light, filtering in through three large overhead windows. The studio is also the only way to gain entrance to the reading room, so that it stays secluded and a quiet place of reflection and thought. The window adornments on the reading room tower serve to create some privacy while creating a visually appealing light and shadow formations.
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Bridging the Gap arch
330 design fundamentals | fall 2007 | cosumnes river college | prof. john ellis
PROJECT: In this project, students, using their knowledge of space defining elements will develop a spatial experience to bridge a horizontal and vertical gap. The design should express a dialogue about “the argument� between Malevich and Gropius. One of the primary activities of an architect is the definition of space. As soon as we place any three-dimensional form it begins to articulate the adjacent space or volume and create meaning or significance. Therein lies the problem. If the placement of space defining elements is done arbitrarily and without thought, we give up control of the meaning of the space.
view from south east base of the bridge
view from west end of the bridge
view from north east of the bridge
CONCEPT: The basic shape of the bridge is a curved arch. I initially experimented with creating a curving path, but found that the straight path achieved the most functional design in accordance with Gropius’ ideas of functionality. In appealing to Malevich’s ideas of art in architecture, I created a glass-enclosed arch underneath the main span, internally lit and becoming luminous at night. The scale of the bridge is meant to be partially monumental while keeping with the smaller scale of the surrounding buildings. The two curved spaces to the sides of the main span serve to be reflection spaces, celebrating the view of the river and remaining separated from the path and partially private and understated.
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In Celebration Of - Greene & Greene Gallery arch 322 architecture design and communication iii
PROJECT: Design is the process of transforming ideas into things. The ideas that form a design include those that are both pragmatic and poetic. In this project you will be designing a structure that is to be expressive of your architect’s work, provides spaces for a defined set of activities and responds to the natural factors of sun, wind and climate. The task is to design a gallery for the celebration of the built environment and its impact on our daily lives. The mission of the gallery is to promote the positive contributions that the built environment can make in terms of our living patterns, aesthetic experience and environmental stewardship. Gallery exhibits will include all aspects of the built environment both contemporary and historic in terms of urban, architectural, and landscape design work. Displays will address the design and construction process as well as finished work.
| spring 2008 | cosumnes river college | prof. john ellis
GREENE & GREENE GALLERY IN CELEBRATION OF
SLEEPING PORCHES ENCLOSED BY HEAVY BEAMS INSPIRED THE ENCLOSURE FOR THE EXTERIOR BREAK SPACE.
FRONT ENTRY THE FLOORPLAN OF THE BUILDING REFLECTS THAT OF THE GAMBLE HOUSE, WITH THE SPACES SURROUNDING A CENTRAL LOBBY, LIKE THE TRUNK OF A TREE WITH THE ROOMS BRANCHING OUT LIKE LIMBS. THE ONE HALLWAY LEADS INTO THE PRIVATE AREAS OF THE BUILDING, KEEPING THE PUBLIC TO THE GALLERIES AND STUDY SPACES. THE LOBBY ALSO CONNECTS MAJOR GALLERY TO THE EXTERIOR COURTYARD, AND A CLERESTORY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO THE CIRCULATION AND MAJOR AND MINOR GALLERIES.
LARGE EXTENDED ROOFS GAVE INSPIRATION FOR THE WRAP-AROUND BALCONIES THAT EXTEND AROUND MOST OF THE BUILDING.
EXTERIOR BREAK SPACE
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SHINGLE SIDING GIVES THE BUILDING A WARMER, MORE NATURAL APPEARANCE, WITH WOOD-FRAMED WINDOWS.
TRELACE COVERING THE COURTYARD INSPIRED BY THE CULBERTSON HOUSE BACKYARD, PROVIDING A MORE INTIMATE BUT OPEN SPACE.
COURTYARD & REFLECTING POOL
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CONCEPT: The floorplan of the building reflects that of the Gamble House, with the spaces surrounding a central lobby, like the trunk of a tree with the rooms branching out like limbs. The one hallway leads into the private areas of the building, keeping the public to the galleries and study spaces. The lobby also connects to the exterior courtyard, and a clerestory providing additional lighting to the circulation and major and minor galleries. Large
extended roof overhang gave inspiration for the wraparound balconies that extend around most of the building. Sleeping porches enclosed by heavy beams inspired the enclosure for the exterior break space. Shingle siding gives the building a warmer, more natural appearance, with wood-framed windows. The trellace covering the courtyard inspired by the Culbertson House backyard, providing a more intimate but open space.
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USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition: The Courtyard arch 332 design awareness
| spring 2008 | cosumnes river college | prof. john ellis
PROJECT: The purpose of this competition is to design a mixed use block in Sacramento’s Railyards development project. The Railyards is the largest brownfield site in an urban area of the US and the largest urban infill site. It has the potential to become a model for redevelopment of industrial sites across the country and will showcase smart growth on a scale never seen before in Sacramento. Using the LEED Core & Shell rating system, design a building with 40,000 SF 1st floor commercial space, 32,000 SF 2nd floor educational use, and floors 3-6 for 35 residential units. This competition will design Railyards Block 10a4 in the depot district, a high density mixed use zone. This block is bordered on the south and east sides by vehicular streets that consist of (2) 11’ wide lanes of opposing traffic bordered by 22’ wide sidewalks on each side to promote walking and community connectivity. Adjacent to the block on the west side is a pedestrian street. To the north of the block is an alley also expected to accommodate small commercial establishments. The street bordering the block on the east, Crocker Street, connects this block with open space to the North and South, encouraging pedestrian traffic. Other features of interest include a music educational facility diagonally to the southwest.
south elevation rendering
southeast rendering
northeast rendering
main entrance at southwest rendering
CONCEPT: When the team first started coming up with ideas for the project, we wanted to create a building that not only responded to the Railyard site, but also a building that could potentially become a focal point for the surrounding community and also a living-working community of its own. We designed the building to also respond to LEED principles, making it environmentally friendly and user friendly with natural daylighting and utilizing alternative sources of energy to save the users money. Extensive use of vegetation in the form of green roofs on balconies and landscaping in public spaces brings warmth and natural shading to the building, making it more inviting to both those who live in and those who pass by the building.
and keep the building at a human scale. The centerpiece of our building is the main courtyard at the center of the building. A grand staircase on the South-West corner serves as the main entrance into the courtyard and the path leading to the mezzanine level circling the courtyard. The goal is to draw people into the courtyard where they can enjoy the boutiques and restaurants, or simply take a breather from their busy lives. This courtyard is also the reason that we chose to move all of the parking underground; in doing so we were also able to create bicycle storage spaces and locker rooms/shower facilities for those who utilized alternative means of transportation in getting to the building.
The ground floor of retail space was inspired by Architect’s Row in Amsterdam, a group of row houses individually designed by a group of architects and then built together, creating a dynamic and eye-catching façade that would draw people into the stores and restaurants
and-coming professional. The units range in size from an average studio to the massive penthouse units. The units all have open floor plans utilizing the natural light for most of the day and only relying on artificial light during the evening hours. Tankless water heaters and grey water systems reduce energy and water consumption, while rain barrels on the garden balconies negate the need for water consumption for irrigation. A sense of community is encouraged by the large public balconies for the residents, allowing for not only community garden spaces but also gathering spaces for the residents of the building; these large vegetated roofs also reduce the heat island effect of the building.
For the users of the building, we have oriented the building to take maximum advantage of southern light via the stepped back structure of the building, with almost all of the residential units facing south with large windows and balconies. Each type of unit was designed to cater to many different types of people, not only the very wealthy but also the first-time homebuyer or upcourtyard rendering
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USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition: The Winn Center arch 334 advanced design in 3-d
| spring 2009 | cosumnes river college | prof. john ellis
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4. PROJECT: The Winn Center for Architecture and Construction is to be the latest instructional building on the Cosumnes River College campus. This building will primarialy serve the architecture, architecture design technology, building information technology, and construction management departments, as well as other interdisiplinary classrooms. This new building is to also serve as the new main entrance to the campus, and will also function as a community meeting place for the architecture/construction fields and related disciplines.
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the central courtyard space is the focal point of the winn center, an interior/exterior space that serves as a place to pause, a space to meet, and a place to showcase the sustainable aspects of the building. the open-air courtyard is a physical representation of the lungs, and how the building
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the new winn center serves as the new entrance to the cosumens river college campus. the communtiy space located in the forefront on the second floor overlooking the main stairway acts as a beacon for those entering the campus, and for the architecture and construction communtiy.
the west entrance of the building coming from the main campus opens up to welcome the students into the building. this entrance also highlights the bioswale which filters much of the building’s grey water.
CONCEPT: Institutional. Imposing. Monumental. Rectilinear. All of these terms have been used to describe the buildings on the Cosumnes River College campus. To create a building that breathes new life into the campus, welcomes people to the place of learning, a community center, a building that breathes fresh cool air into all its spaces and evacuates warm stale air. And what knows breathing better than human lungs? The lungs breathe in fresh air, taking in oxygen to the bloodstream, and exhale the carbon dioxide waste. The alveoli within the lungs facilitate this exchange of oxygen and CO2.
Through building orientation, a courtyard that acts like the alveoli of the lungs, and sustainable materials and features, this building strives to be “a breath of fresh air” for the campus. Through the use of natural and sustainable materials, the new Winn Center strives to be that “breath of fresh air” as a bright, glassy, welcoming presence on the east entrance of campus. The emphasis placed on the community center, raised up over the berm, shows its importance, and makes it an iconic symbol for the community, which the college is a center of. The center courtyard serves as a place of gathering, as well as a vent to bring in fresh air and release hot air. Every space is lit by natural daylighting, and is self regulating - bringing in cool air from below and venting it from above.
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Freehand Sketches
negative space media: black pen on white paper
photo montage
- rhythms of the city
media: colored pencil on black paper
site plan rendering media: black pen, colored pencil, and prismacolor marker on white paper
elevation rendering media: black pen, colored pencil, and prismacolor marker on white paper
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space defined by materials media: colored pencil on white paper
materiality media: colored pencil on white paper
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Photography
the getty museum los angeles, ca media: canon sd550
disney concert hall los angeles, ca media: canon sd550
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Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park - Master Plan Report intern work
| lionakis | spring 2009
PROJECT: Involved in creating a master plan report for a Vietnamese development company. My contribution to the project included creating SketchUp models of the site as the programming requirements changed and based on direction from the project director and project manager. Also responsible for graphically assembling the final master plan report, creating analysis diagrams and building floor plans, elevations, and sections.
site aerial rendering
site street rendering
(created by gems-studio from sketchup model)
(created by gems-studio from sketchup model)
site elevation rendering (created by gems-studio from sketchup model)
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4. URBAN PLAN
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North Elevation
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Auto: 41 Stalls Moto: 10 Stalls
Auto: 36 Stalls Moto: 47 Stalls
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1. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
West Elevation
Floor 2-17 Building Area - Mixed use Building Area - Residentail Mixed use Retail, Office, Service Apartment Residentail School/Club House
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2.1.2 park, aMenities and green ways 6.5 parking design guidelines . parking lots Intent Large, uninterrupted expanses of parking is designed as smaller modules, separated by vegetation. The primary road will provide access to secondary roads. Parking areas is concentrated adjacent to the secondary road and directly accessible. Parking areas will be buffered from the roads using landscaping, small earthen berms or half walls to soften their appearance. Stormwater management techniques will be used in vegetated areas and bioretension swales to naturally treat and slow down storm water runoff. design guidelines 1. Parking areas a.
No single parking lot will contain over 70 parking spaces without at least a ten (10) foot wide vegetated break separating the parking area into two areas.
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6.6. construction actiVity work plan . construction actiVity work plan Intent The construction and phasing of the development will certainly have an impact on the local ecology and visual perception in and around the site. It is important that project(s) on the site minimize the impact to neighbors, local businesses and the natural environment. To prevent sediment from loading in the waterways, storm water runoff during construction shall be contained and treated on site. It is inevitable that mud and dirt will get transported onto local streets from heavy equipment. However, every effort should be made to keep the areas shared with the residents of VSIP and neighboring properties within the development as clean as possible. This may require regular street sweeping and trash pick up. Trees identified for preservation should be protected with a sturdy fence that encompasses the circumference of the canopy of the tree. Environmentally sensitive areas should be delineated and protected using a sturdy fence. Dumping of backfill and storing construction materials is not permitted in and around these protected areas. Trees tagged for preservation that are damaged during construction shall be replaced with equivalent plantings.
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Parking on public streets is allowed where provided for in the plan.
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Parking lots with thirty (30) or more spaces will have perimeter vegetation to screen a portion of the view from adjacent streets or buildings.
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Sediment and erosion control plan shall be required prior to construction.
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Storm water shall be contained on site during construction.
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Screening shall consist of half walls, planters, undulating earthen berms, plant materials or a combination of such elements of which will have a recommended mature growth height of thirty (30) inches.
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Public roads on/off site shall be kept reasonably free of mud and construction debris.
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Temporary buildings should be clustered together and kept in good repair and should be removed before or shortly after building is occupied.
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Parking are should take advantage of natural drainage patterns on site.
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Bioretension areas and vegetated swales is designed for stormwater management. Minimum curb and gutter design is used.
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Drain outlets from parking lots should not exceed eighteen (18) inches in diameter to minimize erosion.
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Light poles must be per development standards and be consistent throughout the development
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Trees and environmentally sensitive areas that are identified for preservation shall completely encompass the area of the tree canopy.
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Dumping, storing or backfilling in protected areas is prohibited.
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ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN VSIP FINAL LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN 12/18/2009
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Mission College Building “B” Mural Design intern work
| lionakis | fall 2009
PROJECT: Responsible for designing a wall mural for a new building on the Mission College campus that would emphasize some the different majors offered by campus surrouding the theme “What do YOU want to DO?” The final mural design was given to Gems-Studio to be input into the final renderings of the building exterior and interior courtyard.
Sacramento County Juvenile Detention Facility intern work
| lionakis | spring 2010
PROJECT: Housing unit for the Sacramento County Juvenile Detention Facility. Responsible for drafting a 3D Revit model of a typical housing unit from a 2D set of drawings for use by the security consultant. Modeling included custom casework, fixtures, and families based on existing conditions.
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Defense Courier Station - Tenant Improvement intern work
| lionakis | spring 2010
PROJECT: Tenant improvement for a retired army bunker on Travis Air Force Base. Responsible for drawing existing and new floor and ceiling plans, and putting together the full set of drawings as directed by the project architect.
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NATHAN M. DEA 7632 MCMULLEN WAY | SACRAMENTO, CA 95828 | 916.307.3751 | NATHANDEA2006@YAHOO.COM EDUCATION: COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE RELATED COURSES: COMPLETED: Architecture Design and Communications I, II, III; Architecture Digital Design and Communications I, II, III; Design Fundamentals, Design Awareness, Architectural Working Drawings, Introductory Computer-Aided Drafting, History of Architecture, Argumentation and Debate, Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking. SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe InDesign CS5, Revit 2010, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD 2007, Bentley MicroStation V8, SketchUp, Podium, Kerkythea Rendering System. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American Institute of Architecture Students: Chapter President – Cosumnes River College 2008-2009, 2009-2010 National Membership Committee 2009-2010 West Quad Conference Spring 2008 Planning Committee Co-Chair United States Green Building Council Emerging Green Builders
AWARDS: Construction Specifications Institute 2008 Design Competition First Place Award Winner USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition 2009 First Place Winner, Sacramento Chapter 2008 Third Place Winner, Sacramento Chapter Cosumnes River College Highest Honors, 4.0 GPA WORK EXPERIENCE: LIONAKIS STUDENT INTERN MARCH 2008-PRESENT RESPONSIBILITIES: CAD drafter, Revit drafter, SketchUp modeling, renderings, design detailing, schematic design, construction documents, Z-Corp 3D printer tech. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS CENTRAL VALLEY STUDENT INTERN SEPTEMBER 2008 – OCTOBER 2009 RESPONSIBILITIES: Administrative intern, responsible for filing, mailing letters to the membership, setting up the gallery space for exhibits and meetings, researching information, and assisting with event planning. THE LEADERS FORUM CAMP CONSULTANT SUMMER 2006 – SUMMER 2007 RESPONSIBILITIES: Camp counselor, instructed student government groups on curriculum related to leadership, communication, and group development
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