Architect Resume

Posted on: 2006-07-06

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Resume:

Cathy Hillman



. General Information

. Education

Southern California Institute of Architecture, Master of Architecture, (Los Angeles, CA)
Thesis: A Woman’s Clinic: interrelating frame, threshold and space.
Aim: to study the site as a series of consequences, to conjoin the site and the concepts of frame, threshold and space into the process of place making on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
The American University of Paris, Bachelor of Arts Degree in international relations, (Paris, France)
Thesis: Light and behavior in Parisian post offices
Aim: to study the effect of light on workplace behavior in (enclosed) public space.
Harrington Institute, Associates of Arts Degree Interior Design, (Chicago, IL)
Thesis: A children’s museum in Grant Park
Aim: to study domestic space as public space
Parsons School of Design, (Paris, France)
Travel, design and drawing studios to study the architecture of Andrea Palladio and Carlos Scarpa
Sophia University, (Tokyo, Japan)
Japanese studies: Ikebana, Shodoh, language and culture.

. Professional Development, Forums and Conferences

World Urban Forum, The Writer’s Workshop, UNIFEM workshop, INST conference, Huairou Commission, Mountain Forum, WEDO, digitalevela

. Professional Experience

Tsunami Relief Work (Sri Lanka, Thailand)
Construction management, construction, project budgets, assessment of needs
Planned Parenthood (LA, CA)
Schedules and site assessment of existing centers to be upgraded
C_space, (Santa Monica, CA)
Project Captain: Clisby Residence: sf. addition
Project Architect: Sunshine Terrace: s.f. Music Room/Deck addition.
Project Architect: Fremont Residence: s.f. renovation & s.f. addition.
Project Architect: Tyson Residence: s.f. renovation & s.f. addition.
Project Architect: Cortesi Residence: landscape/hardscape design.
Alison Wright Architects, (Venice, CA)
Construction drawings for single/multi-family homes and commercial spaces
James Harlan architect, (Venice, CA) http://www.jamesharlan.com/
Deign/Construction documents for Altman Residence, Sakai Residence
Kieran, Timberlake & Harris, (Philadelphia, PA) http://www.kierantimberlake.com
Project Architect: Design, space planning and presentation on the Free Library of Philadelphia renovation project.
di Domenico & Partners, (NYC) http:/ http://www.ddp-ny.com/architecture/.html
Job Captain: st Street IRT subway station renovation project.
Bobrow, Thomas & Associates, (Westwood, CA) http://www.btaarc.com/
Intern Architect: Design, space planning, specifications, & presentations on the following projects:
Natividad Medical Center, San Bernardino Medical Center, Yuma Medical Clinic Project.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, (Chicago, IL) http://www.som.com/opener.cfm
Interior Architect: Multiuse Urban development project for Canary Wharf, London, England.
Gary Shoda & Associates, (Chicago, IL)
Interior Architect: Construction drawings, schedules & specifications for single/multi-family homes.
Achter Productions, (Santa Monica, CA)
Cinematic Set Designer: Design and Construction of set.
Hartman & Associates, (Chicago, IL)
Interior Architect: Gleason’s Restaurant, Foley’s Restaurant, El Gelato Ice Cream Parlor.
Nikken Sekkei, Ltd., (Tokyo, Japan) http://www.nikkensekkei.com
Interior Architect: Design, space planning and presentation
Harry Weese & Associates, (Chicago, IL)
Internship and Materials librarian

. Current Research and other Work

. Study

‘Illuminating Women’s Spaces’ is a study about making sense of the development, design, and construction of land, building, space and form, for and of women. The study draws attention to the impact women have in particular while it simultaneously locates women as a critical group in the imagination and actuality of the built environment universally.
Aim: To observe ‘division’ as a site or landscape constructed to influence perception. The process is a blending of architecture and ethnography.

. Exhibitions

Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery: The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA http://www.uarts.edu/events/rwg/
Worked with Head Curator on the selection of exhibits: lebbeus Woods (January -march , ), Mariella Bettineschi, (March-May, ) http://www.mariellabettineschi.it//index.htm

. Travel (comprehensive and specific)

Africa: Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana
Asia: Tibet, India, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka
Europe: Northern, Southern and central Europe

. Skills

Analysis of Client Programs, Agency Requirements and Approvals, Design, Planning, Space Planning, Detailing, Urban Research and Documentation, Budgeting, and Scheduling

Field assessment and Research Methods (photography, narrative interviewing, participant observation, rapid appraisal), Sketching, VectorWorks, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Word, Excel, French language

. Service

A Window between Worlds (Santa Monica, CA); teaching art to children
City of LA Environmental Affairs Department (Los Angeles, CA); research
Free Arts (Santa Monica, CA); teaching art to children
Habitat for Humanity (Sri Lanka, CA); construction work
Ocean Park Community Center; general assistance
Planned Parenthood, site assessment; general assistance
Turning Point Transitional Housing; general assistance
Tsunami Relief Work; construction management, project budgets, assessment of needs

. Personal Interests

Architecture, art, ethnology, natural worlds, poetry, snorkeling, swimming, tea, Thai chi, travel, trekking, music, writing, yoga