WESS DIPTEE 251 S. 23rd St, Apt 1R,
E D U C AT I O N
Philadelphia PA
Phone: 786.853.1776 Email: wessarc@gmail.com
19103
PHILADELPHIA
University of Pennsylvania
Sept 2010 - May 2014
PARIS
Paris American Academy, PennDesign Study Abroad Program
May 2011 - July 2011
MIAMI
Florida International University
Sept 2006 - May 2010
Atkin Olshin Schade Architects
May 2012 - Aug 2012
Drexel Department of Architecture + Interiors, Adjunct Faculty
June 2012 - Dec 2012
PEG-ola + University of Pennsylvania
July 2011 - Aug 2011
FIU School Of Architecture
Jan 2010 - May 2010
Monad Architects
Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
Urban All Development Group + Chamacol + FIU’s APX
Jan 2009 - Sept 2009
AES Plans & Permits
May 2009 - July 2009
Nelson Fine Gardens
Jan 2008 - July 2008
EXPERIENCE PHILADELPHIA
- Dual Masters in Architecture + Landscape Architecture Candidate - Certificate in Ecological Architecture - Dean’s Diversity Scholarship (Full Merit) Recipient - UPenn’s Wharton Crew Rowing member (Novice/ Beginner Level) 2011-2012
- Bachelors in Science of Arts in Architecture - Worthy Architect (president) of Alpha Rho Chi (Professional architecture fraternity) - A.I.A (American Institute of Architects) member
- Architectural Intern - Assisted on renovation designs for Philadelphia Musem of Art - Was responsible for schematic design proposal for new dorms on Lafayette College - http://www.aosarchitects.com/introduction.aspx PHILADELPHIA
- Digital Media (REVIT) Instructor - Guest critic for design studio and thesis reviews PHILADELPHIA
- Design Assistant for Geo-cell installation + Fabrication - Project awarded the 2011 Boston Society of Architects Research Grant - Project awarded a University Research Foundation (URF) grant. - http://www.peg-ola.com/ MIAMI
- Digital Fabrications T.A. MIAMI
- Assistant Designer for publication: “Pulsation in Architecture” by Eric Goldemberg - http://www.monadstudio.net/ MIAMI
- Little Havana Façade Revitalization Project MIAMI
- Architectural Intern MIAMI
- Landscape Design Assistant
EXHIBITION PHILADELPHIA
PennDesign’s Yearly WORK 2010-2011 edition
2010 - 2011
- Design Studio 501: “Parametric Paper Plates” - Visual Studies 1: “Spiral Theme” PHILADELPHIA
DiverseDesign Documentary at PennDesign
Oct 2012
- Video documentary, interview and discussion panel - http://vimeo.com/55821886
Digital Portfolios - urlm.in/luvn - urlm.in/luvp
PROFICIENCY
DIGITAL:
ANALOGUE:
Rhinoceros 3D: Grasshopper, Paneling Tools, TSplines, Bongo, EZ cam. Autodesk: AutoCAD, Revit, Maya Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects Other: Sketch Up, Pepakura, Vray, Maxwell
Paper/ Plaster Modeling
3D Printing
Wood Work
CNC Milling
Hand-Drawn Rendering Drafting
FABRICATION:
Vacume Forming Lazer Cutting