EDUCATION
University of Auckland [Feb 2009 – Nov 2011]
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
University of California, Berkeley [Aug 2010 – May 2011]
EAP Exchange Program
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rudabeh Pakravan Studio, Design Intern [June - July 2011]
Design intern for the summer at an architectural practice in Berkeley, California. Worked on a residential project in Timber Cove, California. Contributed to design development, drawings, renderings and physical model making.
Architecture for Humanity, Member [Aug 2009 – present]
Student member of Architecture for Humanity Auckland Chapter. Involvement includes attending lectures and volunteering at various events such as exhibitions.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
AA Visiting School Biodynamic Workshop [July 2011]
Participated in a two week long work shop held at CCA in San Francisco by the AA visiting school. Programs used include Rhino plug-ins such as kangaroo, grasshopper and firefly. Also became familiar with alternate model making techniques such as composite casting, CNC, and vacuum-forming.
Spain Study Tour + ETSAB Barcelona School of Architecture Workshop [April 2010]
Participated in a six week study tour of Spain including a design workshop at the School of Architecture of Barcelona (ETSAB). Worked with tutors from ETSAB to develop studio design projects.
Uni Guide at University of Auckland [Feb – July 2010]
Assisted a group of new incoming students in settling into college life. Responsibilities included setting up weekly appointments and organizing social activities.
SKILLS
Experienced in Auto CAD, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Vray rendering
Working knowledge of Revit, grasshopper + kangaroo plug-ins for Rhino, laser cutting, CNC milling
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Photography, drawing, music, traveling
Fluent in mandarin Chinese
Auckland Youth Orchestra [2009]
DipABRSM in Piano Performance passed with distinction from the Royal Schools of Music [2008]
