Capabilities
Human
- English (Native)
- German (~C1 (Certified B2 telc))
- Spanish (~B1 Uncertified)
Machine
- Revit+Dynamo
- Rhino+Grasshopper
- Solibri
- SketchUp
- AutoCAD
- ROS
- Javascript (Frontend, node.js)
- Python (OpenCV, Flask, Grasshopper)
- C# (Revit API)
- HTML/CSS
- Adobe CS
- Microsoft Office
Education
Masters in Robotics and Advanced Construction
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
Barcelona, ES
Graduated 2022
B.A. Architectural Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, USA
Graduated 2011
Work Experience
a+p Architekten
Architect / BIM Manager
Munich, DE
2018 - 2022
- Worked on multitude of projects across all design phases including commercial, large-scale and single family residential, industrial construction and historic preservation, as well as competitions
- BIM Coordinator for the Fire Protection of the renovation of the Gasteig - Europe's largest cultural center — a €450m Project
- Developed office-wide and project specific strategy and approaches to BIM, including the standardization of LoD, creation of and management of templates and parametric component libraries
- Created scripts and plug ins to automate workflows and eliminate redundancies and errors
- Trained new users in BIM software as part of the onboarding process and gave advanced workshops to more experienced users
- Generated handbooks and digital guides, outlining best practices, office standards and tutorials
Nick Baker Architects
Architectural Assistant
London, UK
2014 - 2016
- Worked primarily on residential and educational projects
- As part of a £16m retired living development:
- Analyzed and compiled data regarding historically protected buildings (Listed II) from late 18th, and 19th century buildings for conversion
- Independently built Revit model and produced drawing set for ER document delivery of a four-story retired living new build
- Researched and implemented product and material selection, building code requirements
Jackson Main Architects (formerly Stricker Cato Murphy Architects)
Jackson Main Architects
(formerly Stricker Cato Murphy Architects)
Intern III
Seattle, USA
2013 - 2014
- Modeled, drafted, and designed using Revit, SketchUp, and Autocad
- Collaborated closely with partners through all phases of design
- Cross-checked designs by researching building codes and collaborating with clients and contractors
- Juggled between 12+ projects over the course of employment, typically 5 or more at one time and given title of job captain on several, including but not limited to commercial, hospitality, multi-family residential, retail, and institutional projects
- Designed and built website from scratch using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Apache
REdesign Studios
Owner / Co-Founder
Seattle, USA
2011 - 2014
- Co-founded industrial, graphic, and built environment design business
- Product and furniture design using reclaimed materials
- Worked with clients and contractors in projects ranging from custom furniture to construction documentation
Schwille Freie Architekten
Intern (Praktikant)
Reutlingen, DE
2008
- Selected for scholarship funded by the German government to study language and intern with architecture firm in Germany
Publications + Awards
Programming Twist: Exploring the geometric affordances of aluminum through flexible robotic workflows
eCAADe 2022
2022
eCAADe 2022
Marielena Papandreou, Efilena Baseta, Arpan Mathe, Robert Michael Blackburn, Libish Murugesan
Curved Cross-Laminated Timber
IAAC Robotics & Advanced Construction Awards 2021-2022: Best Project
2022
IAAC Robotics & Advanced Construction Awards 2021-2022: Best Project
Robert Michael Blackburn, Jordi Vilanova, Libish Murugesan, İpek Attaroğlu | Faculty: Alexandre Dubor, Marielena Papandreou
Leadership + Community Involvement
Architecture for Kids
Teacher/Coordinator
Seattle, USA
2011
- Led classes of 4-10 students, grades Pre-K to 7th in after school programs
- Developed curricula to engage students via hands-on activities such as drawing and model building and giving lecturing on various subjects around architecture and design
Mentoring in Architecture
Founder, Mentor
University of Washington
2009 - 2011
- Developed mentoring program for students applying to the architecture program that was adopted by the AIAS
- Assisted with SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and rendering programs
Dream Project
Mentor
University of Washington
2009 - 2010
- Guided students in the college application process, including applying for financial aid and scholarships