NIRA PITTMAN
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Detroit, MI | (586)-804-3739 | nirapittman@outlook.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nira-pittman-a74784161
Architectural Designer with 5+ years of experience, dedicated to enhance my design skills, gain further knowledge in architectural design and construction, and collaborate on impactful, creative projects.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
Master of Architecture
Detroit, MI
September 2020 - May 2021
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Detroit, MI
August 2016 - April 2020
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
Utica, MI
September 2013 - June 2016
EXPERIENCE
SMITHGROUP
ARCHITECT I
Detroit, MI
December 2021 - Present
Worked on projects within SmithGroup’s Workplace, Higher Education, Science Technology, and Healthcare Studios.
DESIGNHAUS ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
Auburn Hills, MI
May 2021 - November 2021
Produced CAD drawings, renderings, and design concepts for self-storage projects.
SMITHGROUP
ARCHITECTURAL + URBAN PLANNING INTERN
Ann Arbor, MI + Detroit, MI
June 2020 - April 2021
Produced CAD drawings, graphics, renderings, and site analysis for urban and landscape architectural projects.
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
DTE E-CHALLENGE MEMBER
Detroit, MI
January 2020 - April 2020
Assisted in the development of a five-year energy management plan for UDM’s McNichols campus that will reduce energy waste and improve energy efficiency.
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS + RECREATION
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Waterford, MI
May 2019 - August 2019
Produced technical drawings and design installations for various parks within Oakland County, Michigan.
SKILLS
3D
2D VISUALIZATION
RENDERING
Drawing
MICROSOFT OFFICE Word Powerpoint
EDITING + VIEWING
+
SPECIALITIES
Architectural Design
Space Planning
Technical Design
Urban planning + Design
Landscape Arch. Design
Visual Communication
AWARDS + HONORS
PERFORMANCE
Organization + Flexibility
Critical Thinking
Planning + Communication
Creativity
Respect
Accuracy
SMITHGROUP DESIGN JUSTICE AWARD
SmithGroup - 2023
BRUNO LEON OUTSTANDING THESIS AWARD
University of Detroit Mercy - 2021
STEPHEN VOGEL AWARD IN ARCHITECTURE
University of Detroit Mercy - 2021
SMITHGROUP + ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
SmithGroup - 2020
DTE E-CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP
Engineering Society of Detroit - 2020
UDM SOA DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
University of Detroit Mercy - 2019
DDOC + MAF SCHOLARSHIP
University of Detroit Mercy | DDOC + MAF - 2019