WESS DIPTEEE D U C A T I O N

E X P E R I E N C E

E X H I B I T I O N

P R O F I C I E N C Y

251 S. 23rd St, Apt 1R, Philadelphia PA 19103

Phone: 786.853.1776Email: wessarc@gmail.com

University of Pennsylvania- 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

Paris American Academy, PennDesign Study Abroad Program

Florida International University- 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

Sept 2010 - May 2014

May 2011 - July 2011

Sept 2006 - May 2010

May 2012 - Aug 2012PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA

PARIS

MIAMI

PHILADELPHIA

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MIAMI

MIAMI

MIAMI

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PHILADELPHIA

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June 2012 - Dec 2012

July 2011 - Aug 2011

Jan 2010 - May 2010

Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

Jan 2009 - Sept 2009

May 2009 - July 2009

Jan 2008 - July 2008

2010 - 2011

Oct 2012

Atkin Olshin Schade Architects- 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

Drexel Department of Architecture + Interiors, Adjunct Faculty - Digital Media (REVIT) Instructor- Guest critic for design studio and thesis reviews

PEG-ola + University of Pennsylvania- 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/

FIU School Of Architecture- Digital Fabrications T.A.

Monad Architects- Assistant Designer for publication: “Pulsation in Architecture” by Eric Goldemberg - http://www.monadstudio.net/

Urban All Development Group + Chamacol + FIU’s APX- Little Havana Façade Revitalization Project

AES Plans & Permits- Architectural Intern

Nelson Fine Gardens- Landscape Design Assistant

PennDesign’s Yearly WORK 2010-2011 edition- Design Studio 501: “Parametric Paper Plates” - Visual Studies 1: “Spiral Theme”

DiverseDesign Documentary at PennDesign- Video documentary, interview and discussion panel- http://vimeo.com/55821886

Digital Portfolios- urlm.in/luvn- urlm.in/luvp

DIGITAL:

Rhinoceros 3D: Grasshopper, Paneling Tools, TSplines, Bongo, EZ cam.Autodesk: AutoCAD, Revit, MayaAdobe:Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After EffectsOther:Sketch Up, Pepakura, Vray, Maxwell

ANALOGUE:

Paper/ Plaster Modeling

Wood Work

Hand-Drawn Rendering

Drafting

FABRICATION:

3D Printing

CNC Milling

Vacume Forming

Lazer Cutting