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September 2012 - Present
An internship in what could be argued to be the most influential architecture office of the last few decades.
New York City, NY, USA
Company
Virginia Tech
Role
Teaching Assistant
From
August 2011 - May 2012
Description
Prof. Christian Gänshirt: assistance with the “Building Cities” class: lecture and worshop material preparation, student work coordination, leading student discussions, class administration.
Prof. Paola Z. Bassett: assistance with the “Building Assemblies” class preparation; research assistance (application of fabrics and computation in design); textiles lab oversight; student guidance.
Prof. Paola Z. Bassett: assistance with the “Building Assemblies” class preparation; research assistance (application of fabrics and computation in design); textiles lab oversight; student guidance.
Website
Company
National Interdisciplinary Research Honor Society
Role
Founding / Board Member, Creat
Company
D+DS Architecture Office
Role
Intern
From
May 2011 - August 2011
Description
Summer internship in a SoHo based architectural boutique office.
Location
New York City
Website
Company
Kava Kava Architects
Role
Intern
From
June 2010 - July 2010
Description
Summer internship in one of the Estonia's most innovative and award-winning practices.
Location
Tallinn, Estonia
Website
Company
Allianss Architects (formerly Urban Mark Architects)
Role
Designer
From
March 2007 - January 2010
Description
Part/Full-Time position in a leading Estonian architecture and urban design office. Deep involvement in a multitude of projects of varying scales and programs. Major contribution: Development Strategy for the Old City of Narva, Estonia - expert, senior designer.
Company
Erick van Egeraat AB
Role
Intern
From
July 2008 - September 2008
Description
A large international office with all its implications.. Tasks included research and studies, 3D modeling, preparation of CAD drawings, presentations and explanatory materials.
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
MArch 2, Fulbright Exchange
August 2010 - Present
Advanced Architectural studies at one of the leading Architecture schools in the United States.
Accomplishments:
- Fulbright scholar;
- co-founder of the nation's first Interdisciplinary Research Honor Society (IDR);
- winner of multiple study grants;
- teaching assistant for two different classes;
- invited critic for numerous reviews and a graduate jury member for Pella Prize 2012;
- co-author of the exhibition “Train Station for Roanoke” (Center in Square, Roanoke);
- interviews/work featured in multiple publications.
Accomplishments:
- Fulbright scholar;
- co-founder of the nation's first Interdisciplinary Research Honor Society (IDR);
- winner of multiple study grants;
- teaching assistant for two different classes;
- invited critic for numerous reviews and a graduate jury member for Pella Prize 2012;
- co-author of the exhibition “Train Station for Roanoke” (Center in Square, Roanoke);
- interviews/work featured in multiple publications.
Blacksburg, VA
University
University of Portsmouth
Degree
ERASMUS exchange
From
February 2010 - May 2010
Description
A semester in England, in a beautiful southern town of Portsmouth, Hampshire. Resulting project published in a book of student works “Hilsea Lido: Visionary Futures” (2010). Portsmouth School of Architecture.
Location
Portsmouth, UK
Academy
Estonian Academy of Arts
Degree
Integrated BA/MA (eq. BA in Ar
From
September 2006 - May 2010
Description
The Academy of Arts provided a strong liberal arts education with a specific insights into art and design, as well as a broad understanding of "culture" as a whole.
Accomplishments:
- compiler/co-author of the book “Tallinna Idee/The Ideas of Tallinn” (2010). Estonian Academy of Arts;
- participant in multiple exhibitions;
- first year project built and recognized at the “Best Timber Building of Estonia 2007” competition;
- scholarships for academic excellence in yrs. 2007 - 2010.
Accomplishments:
- compiler/co-author of the book “Tallinna Idee/The Ideas of Tallinn” (2010). Estonian Academy of Arts;
- participant in multiple exhibitions;
- first year project built and recognized at the “Best Timber Building of Estonia 2007” competition;
- scholarships for academic excellence in yrs. 2007 - 2010.
Location
Tallinn, Estonia
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