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A collection of my work from my graduate studies.TRANSCRIPT
rosika babakhanian
p o r t f o l i o
I recently graduated with my master of architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently looking for an opportunity to join a design team where I can utilize both my academic and professional experience.
By giving me the opportunity to join your team, I ensure to provide your team with added value and compelling creative assistance. I am equipped with the passion and the knowledge to resolve complex challenges. I am a quick learner and a solutions-oriented individual, with strong communication skills. I thrive in team-oriented environments, but also have a keen ability to take an authoritative role when such a need arises.
e d u c a t i o n
c o m p e t e n c i e s
a b o u t m e :
illinois institute of technology 09/08-07/11
university of california santa cruz 08/03-11/07
e d u c a t i o n
c o m p e t e n c i e shand drafting sketching model makinggraphic presentation communication teamwork craftsmanshipclient relations
autoCad sketchup rhino3d3D max revit adobe indesignadobe illustrator adobe photoshopmicrosoft officeecotect
a b o u t m e :
w o r k e x p e r i e n c e
v o l u n t e e r
l a n g u a g e s k i l l s
w o r k e x p e r i e n c e
the law firm of kalogerakos & associates LLCdesign consultant
chicago,il
march 2011-august 2011
values technology inc. administrative assistant
santa cruz, ca
september 2006-august 2007
zales, the diamond storesales associate
san jose, ca
january 2006- august 2006
ucsc, vice chancellor's officeresearch analyst
santa cruz, ca
january 2005- august 2005
v o l u n t e e r
sustainable design montereyschematic design sketches and site analysis
assyrian church of eastchairwoman of fundraising committee raised over $ 40,000 to improve the youth activities
leland high school over 300 hours of tutoring in math & englishreceived a master tutor certificate from the school principle
l a n g u a g e s k i l l s
fluent in written and spoken english, assyrian, farsi
basic understanding of american sign language and italian
santa cruz, 2006
san jose , 2004-2007
san jose , 2002-2007
interactive screen
structural installation
f a c a d e r e f o r m a t i o n
staircase installation
bird habitat
“Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.”
-Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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bird habitat
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performaing art center performaing art center The Cranbrook Performing Art Center is located in the Cranbrook education community in Bloomfield hills, Michigan. The new performing art center is to accomedate the growing educational institution. The project is located on a hill in the center of four major schools, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Institute of Science, and Cranbrook House and Gardens. The driving concept of this project was to create a bridge and gathering point for students located in the school on top of the hill, and those located on the bottom.
performaing art center performaing art center The Cranbrook Performing Art Center is located in the Cranbrook education community in Bloomfield hills, Michigan. The new performing art center is to accomedate the growing educational institution. The project is located on a hill in the center of four major schools, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Cranbrook Institute of Science, and Cranbrook House and Gardens. The driving concept of this project was to create a bridge and gathering point for students located in the school on top of the hill, and those located on the bottom.
The project was located on a very uniquely shaped site, a long rectangle. The goal for this project was to create a ceremonial experience for the user by creating a series of elements that frame and prepare them for the grand finale - the yoga complex. The goal was to guide the user through the site by a stream of water that flows throughout the entire site and weaves all the different components of the site together.
The project was located on a very uniquely shaped site, a long rectangle. The goal for this project was to create a ceremonial experience for the user by creating a series of elements that frame and prepare them for the grand finale - the yoga complex. The goal was to guide the user through the site by a stream of water that flows throughout the entire site and weaves all the different components of the site together.
façade reformation façade reformation athens, greece athens, greece
piraeus tower piraeus tower
The Piraeus tower competition called for a façade renewal of one of the most prominent tower in the city. The goal of the project was to create a façade which marks a new beginning for this tower. For this collaborative competition entry, ribbon of ETFE pillows was used to wrap the existing structure.
façade reformation façade reformation athens, greece athens, greece
piraeus tower piraeus tower
The Piraeus tower competition called for a façade renewal of one of the most prominent tower in the city. The goal of the project was to create a façade which marks a new beginning for this tower. For this collaborative competition entry, ribbon of ETFE pillows was used to wrap the existing structure.
This project called for the creation of a screen that would transform the space. A rubber band screen was created of 2000 individual rubber bands, woven together. The suspended neon stools in the dynamic screen provoke the observer to engage with the screen.
interactive screen interactive screen
This project called for the creation of a screen that would transform the space. A rubber band screen was created of 2000 individual rubber bands, woven together. The suspended neon stools in the dynamic screen provoke the observer to engage with the screen.
interactive screen interactive screen
The goal of this structural installation was to explore the physical property of materials. The installation was erected by five graduate students at IIT. It consisted of thirty PVC pipes raised into a diagrid and twenty feet of elastic fabric forming tension rings.chicago, il
structural installation
suncatcher
chicago, il
suncatcher
structural installation
The goal of this structural installation was to explore the physical property of materials. The installation was erected by five graduate students at IIT. It consisted of thirty PVC pipes raised into a diagrid and twenty feet of elastic fabric forming tension rings.chicago, il
structural installation
suncatcher
chicago, il
suncatcher
structural installation
This installation was a collaborative project commissioned by the McHenry Library UC Santa Cruz to bring the staircase to code and prevent children falling between the banisters.The project was executed by group of seven students. The installation lines the spiral staircase at McHenry Library up five flights of stairs. The concept was inspired by a cherry blossom tree located outside of the library. It consisted of 450 plexi-glass panels, transparencies and steel rod connections.
mchenry library mchenry library santa cruz, casanta cruz, ca
This installation was a collaborative project commissioned by the McHenry Library UC Santa Cruz to bring the staircase to code and prevent children falling between the banisters.The project was executed by group of seven students. The installation lines the spiral staircase at McHenry Library up five flights of stairs. The concept was inspired by a cherry blossom tree located outside of the library. It consisted of 450 plexi-glass panels, transparencies and steel rod connections.
mchenry library mchenry library santa cruz, casanta cruz, ca
bird habitat bird habitat san francisco, casan francisco, ca
brush sculpture brush sculpture
The project was commissioned by Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, The Goldman Foundation and the National Parks Service. The goal of this collaborative project was to create a bird habitat to replace the removed ground cover at Lands End trailhead. The result was a 172-foot brush sculpture referencing the natural topography of the site. The project was created in collaboration with the Audubon Society and the National Parks Service.
bird habitat bird habitat san francisco, casan francisco, ca
brush sculpture brush sculpture
The project was commissioned by Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, The Goldman Foundation and the National Parks Service. The goal of this collaborative project was to create a bird habitat to replace the removed ground cover at Lands End trailhead. The result was a 172-foot brush sculpture referencing the natural topography of the site. The project was created in collaboration with the Audubon Society and the National Parks Service.
