REBECCA FALK EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Master of Architecture, May 2020 • Began at KU in 2014 with a double-major in Physics & Astronomy, changed to Architecture because of my interest in design and creativity • Member of the University Honors Program • 3.66 Undergraduate GPA
GENSLER/GASTINGERWALKER& KU CO-OP Graduate Option, Fall 2019 • Selected to participate in a competitive work/research program • Collaborated with 7 other KU students across the country while working at GastingerWalker&
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• Researched the implications of the sharing economy on residential architecture in urban environments.
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SKILLS
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ABOUT ME My interest in architecture was sparked at a young age by the lack of intentional design in my hometown, Onaga, KS. My
Eager to learn throughout my career Ask questions and communicate often Organized and detail-oriented Communicating through sketching is important Confident public speaker and presenter
SOFTWARE
experiences with better design in
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places I visited led me to always imagine what could be better about the spaces I used every day. I have also always had a strong
SOFT SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Revit Indesign Illustrator Photoshop
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Bluebeam Revu AutoCad Sketchup Sketchup Layout
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Rhino Laser Cutting 3D Printing CNC Cutting
GASTINGERWALKER&
interest in designing and making.
Architecture Intern, June 2019 - Present
I have been sewing clothing and
• Experience in a variety of project types including a church, movie theaters, a library and archive, a grocery store, offices and a bank
quilts since I was nine years old,
• Experience with programming and design, creating presentations, renderings, code studies, client meetings and correspondence, construction documents, site visits and OAC meetings
I have more recently found that I love woodworking and welding and I hope to make those regular
• Learning more about the profession, managing project time, and how to put together a full construction document set
hobbies soon. I enjoy doing DIY home projects and using my
• Currently have one third of the required NCARB AXP hours finished with the goal to earn my first license within 3 years of graduation
crafting skills to personalize my home spaces.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fall 2019
HOBBIES
• Graduate Teaching Assistant for Structures I with lecturer Jason Hascall.
Drawing and painting Racquetball
• Held weekly office hour sessions where I answered questions about homework and architecture school in general
Hiking
• Graded weekly homework for 70 students
Astronomy
• Held exam reviews
Psychology Cooking and Baking Sewing Volunteering at animal shelters
REFERENCES
Kevin Harden - GastingerWalker& Managing Partner kharden@gastingerwalker.com 816.569.0814 Kapila D. Silva - University of Kansas Associate Professor kapilads@ku.edu 785.864.1150
Jason Hascall - Black & Veatch Chief Engineer University of Kansas, Lecturer jasonhascall@ku.edu 402.310.9941