STUDENT
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Aug 2018 – Present
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign , IL
June 2018 – July 2018
York Community HS
Elmhurst, IL
EXPERIENCE
Anderson Knight
Architects
Manhattan, KS
August 2022 – Present
STRENGTHS
Collaboration
Competition
Perkins&Will
Chicago, IL
May 2022 – August 2022
Graduation May 2023
Master of Architecture
Study Abroad Italy - Spring 2022
Discover Architecture
Participated in a program designed as a catalyst for young architectural minds to build momentum into their collegiate studies.
Graduation May 2018
High school Diploma
Contract Renderer
Tasked with visualizing unbuilt projects in the conceptual stages of the design process.
Intern
Design intern focused on rendering, BIM modeling, drawing creation, and physical model making.
Empathy Strategy Rhino
APDesign 3D Print
Kansas State University
Manhattan Kansas
September 2020 – Present
SKILLS
Lumion
Adobe Photoshop
Revit
Enscape
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Illustrator
Vray
Adobe Premiere
3DS Max
PASSIONS
Backpacking
Sustainability
Motorcycles
Cinema Fitness
CONTACT
Simonkdegrace@gmail.com
(630) 842-5305
LI: Simon.DeGrace
Northport Building Supply
Northport, MI
May 2021 – January 2022
INVOLVEMENT
Digital Fabrication Club
Kansas State University
September 2019 – Present
Net + Studio
Manhattan, KS
Aug 2021 – Dec 2021
APDesign Ambassador
Kansas State University
September 2019 – Dec 2020
Peer Educator
Kansas State University
September 2019 – Dec 2019
DISTINCTIONS
Heinz Family Scholarship
October 2021 – May 2022
Midwest Tuition Exchange
September 2018 – present
AIA CSR Design Charrette Design Competition
September 2021
Technician
Member of a small team in charge of manifesting 3D prints desired by students. Responsibilities include printing and repair of machinery.
Warehousing, Material Delivery, & Hardware Assistant
Responsible for material delivery to construction sites and managing wood stock at the yard. Alternately worked the floor in the hardware department.
Representative
Member of a service group that provides resource to all students in assisting physical model making.
Design Studio
Designed sustainable and affordable housing for low income families in the Kansas City area which will be built in 2022-2023.
Ambassador / Representative
Provided a point of contact for current and prospective design students.
Ambassador / Representative
Provided guidance, motivation and support to freshman architecture students, while modeling characteristics of a positive and successful student.
Study Abroad Scholarship
APDesign Scholarship
Honorary Mention
Selected to compete on a team of four, representing Kansas State University in a twelve hour design charrette, competing against other Midwestern schools.