Shortly after my Spring 2022 semester in Italy, I joined Brian Mah and his team at TDS Architects located in San Jose, CA. TDS Architects specialized in industrial and commercial buildings surrounding the Bay Area. This included projects like Tesla, Rivian, Nanosys and more. The experience provided first hand insight in the difference between residential and industrial architecture. I learned to be more precise and professional by attending several client meetings, adjusting markups sent by both the head architect and the city. I helped transfer AutoCAD details into Revit which allowed me to diversify my Revit skills. I was also provided assignments directly involved with the design process of the project. For example, I drew out several preliminary elevations both exterior and interior (for confidentiality I will not specify which companies). To do so accurately, I participated in several site visits to measure specific details. Lastly, I helped the in-house interior designer by coordinating and updating her finish library. This task included reaching out to several vendors and collecting, tossing and organizing the newer samples as well as cross referencing samples that have been discontinued. In doing so, I was able to advance my organization, communication and other simple but useful skills in the field of architecture.

In the summer and winter of 2021, I interned with Bill McIntosh for DuxburyMcIntosh Architects in Los Gatos, California. As showcased below, I helped with many of the digital drawings including a streetscape elevation and a set of plans, sections and elevations. In addition, I helped compile and send in numerous permit applications in our surrounding area. This helped me learn the distinct requirements that are needed to submit an application and how they differ from different counties. It also allowed me to focus on the technical details of what is needed to submit an application to build in a city, something that isn’t taught in architecture school. I also helped photographed many of their project which gave a me a new perspective on viewing these projects in a more artistic way.