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SCALES OF ENGAGEMENTAizawl, Mizoram, India
The thesis is a study of relationships.
“Identify the difficult relationship between construction and the story of architecture using details as a witness to the narrative” - Michael Cadwell, Strange Details
An understanding of architecture based on the atmospheric qualities and cultural significance of a region.
The house of the Governor serves as an exhibition for the architectural persona of the region.
OLD TOWN WINERYAlexandria, VirginiaSpring 2012
This project explores the relationship between the Old Town street scape and a relatively new concept of an urban winery.
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” - Ernest Hemingway
ART GALLERYBlacksburg, VirginiaSpring 2011
The circulation lies within the parallel walls. Light enters the stairwell through the roof, and is tightly enclosed by high walls.
An art gallery for downtown blacksburg. This gallery explores the concept of parallel planes to create movable space.
A ROOM IN A GARDENBlacksburg, VirginiaFall 2010
Windows closed Windows slide to either side
“All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” - Philip Johnson
Windows pivot on a central axis
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - RESIDENTIALIndore, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaSummer Internship 2012
Drawings from an internship at Arcop Associates Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, India.
These drawings were made during the master planning stage for the residential complex for students at the Indian Institute of Technology. There are five types of units with the exterior balcony space rotating around the periphery creating a visible undulation on the 6 story tower.
A JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPEFall 2011
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” - Marcel Proust
AYESHA MAHIIRA HUSSAIN 534 10th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118(540) 686-2926
EDUCATIONVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Architecture, 2013Europe Travel Program, Fall 2011Washington Alexandria Architecture Consortium, Spring 2012Dean’s List - All semesters
SOFTWARE SKILLSProficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino, Google Sketchup, ArchiCADFamiliar with Revit Architecture, VRay for RhinocerosBasic knowledge of 3D Studio Max, Grasshopper for Rhino, Adobe Dreamweaver
Support project managers in iterative conceptual design and preparation of permit and construction documents for renovation and new residential projects in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Also responsible for day to day office administration activities.
Responsibilities included aiding project managers in:Conceptual design and master planning for various projects Organizing and revising construction documents as per changes in design processCreating material studies and 3D models for presentationsProject and consultant coordination
Net Zero Energy Research ProjectWorked in a team to develop a performance based design process to help the firm maximize energy efficiency in their designs using a dormitory concept as a basis for research.
Urban redevelopment of Chandni Chowk: Delhi, IndiaPresentation documents and design research for the city streetscape redevelopment program. Also responsible for day to day office administration.
Worked part time at the campus bookstore and was responsible for organization of merchandise, inventory and customer service.
Student mentor for new international students at Virginia Tech. Responsible for creating an easy transition to the university environment and encouraging intercultural relationships.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ABHIMANYU DALAL ARCHITECTSNew Delhi, India. Intern: Summer 2009
VOLUME TWO BOOKSTOREBlacksburg, VA Sales Associate, 2009-2013
CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTERBlacksburg, VA Global Ambassador, 2010-2011
ARCOP ASSOCIATES INDIAGurgaon, HaryanaIntern: Summer 2010, 2012
CLARK NEXSENNorfolk, VAIntern: Summer 2011
PATRICK DOAN
JASVINDER KHURANA
REBA JONES
Architecture Professor 3rd year, Thesis [email protected]
Architect, Partner, Arcop [email protected]
Senior Associate, Butler Armsden [email protected]
REFERENCES
CROSSOVER SKILLSHand Drafting, Photography, Design research, Project Planning, Office Administration, Consultant Coordination, Graphic Design, Schematic Design, Social Media platforms- Facebook, Twitter etc.
BUTLER ARMSDEN ARCHITECTSSan Francisco, CaliforniaJunior Designer: July 2013 - present
