Jake Rudin
Nashville, TN, USA
1.615.243.3347
www.jakerudin.com
Work Experience
Massimiliano Fuksas Architetto
Intern
Massimiliano Fuksas Architetto is a major international practice with a record of delivering acclaimed projects all over the world. I work in the model shop division of the Rome office assisting in work with competitions, winning designs and commissions and making these designs come to life through material and detailed representation.
January 2013
- April 2013
Rome, Italy
Cornell University
Photographer - Cornell in Rome
Tasked with documenting the comings and goings of the 60+ students and programs of the Cornell University in Rome Program for the Spring 2013 semester.
January 2013
- Present
Rome, Italy
Cornell University
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for ARCH 1611/5611: Environmental Systems. Assisted in lesson planning, giving lectures, grading, and charged with helping a section of 30+ students.
August 2012
- December 2012
Ithaca, New York, United States
Cornell University
Gallery Coordinator
Curate and coordinate exhibitions for architects including Richard Meier, Ben Nicholson, and Simon Ungers. Most notably this included a month-long exhibition, titled Artistic Conscience, of previously un-shown works by Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Richard Meier. Works shown included Meier’s collages, personal sketchbooks, unbuilt projects for Cornell University, and metalwork sculptures.
August 2012
- Present
Ithaca, New York, United States
Shenzhen Institute Of Building Research
Intern
Working as an intern in the research and development department on Green Planning for Startup Region of Shenzhen International Low Carbon Eco-City.
May 2012
- August 2012
Shenzhen, China
Cornell University
Teaching Assistant -Fabrication Shop
Instruct and aid students working with materials that include various metals, woods, plastics, glass, and wax. Proficient in metalwork and woodworking.
January 2010
- Present
Ithaca, New York, United States
RE:Design Studio
Founding Partner // Designer
This company is a partnership between myself and fellow Cornell B.Arch candidate Erin Pellegrino. Recent projects include the renovation of a Richard Meier house in Danby, NY; a new tea house for Ithaca Tea Company; and a book layout for an upcoming book series called the Finger Lakes Ten by Prof. George Hascup.
June 2011
- Present
Ithaca, New York, United States
Cornell Tree Climbing Institute
Canopy Researcher // Climbing Instructor
Climbed several different Giant Sequoia trees and harvested cones for use in university research projects. Spent over a week in the canopy photographing and harvesting cones to be used by UC Berkeley and Cal Fire in planting and preserving Giant Sequoias.
June 2010
- June 2012
Sequoia, California, United States
Gresham, Smith And Partners
Intern
Worked on AutoCad Drawings, organized and administered the sample and code library, systematized drawing sets in Bentley Microstation.
September 2008
- April 2009
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor’s of Architecture Candidate, May 2014
Dean’s List: 5 Semesters. GPA 3.8
Dean’s List: 5 Semesters. GPA 3.8
August 2009
- Present
Ithaca, New York, United States
Languages
Italian (Conversational),
Awards
Schoolhouse South Africa Design Competition
First Tier - Finalist
2011
Skills
3D Printing,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
Autocad,
Autodesk Ecotect,
Autodesk Inventor,
Bentley Microstation,
Casting,
CNC Milling,
CPR,
First Aid,
Globalmapper,
Google Sketch-up,
Grasshopper,
Hand Drafting,
Laser Cutting,
Metalworking,
Photography,
Rhinocerous,
VRay,
WFR,
Woodworking,
Leadership
Cornell University Sustainable Design Johannesburg, South Africa
Site Manager, Outreach Coordinator. 2011.
Helped to fundraise, promote, design, and construct an early childhood development center in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa. Raised over $500,000 and reached press including CNBC Africa, Oprah, and Pepsi Co.
Site Manager, Outreach Coordinator. 2011.
Helped to fundraise, promote, design, and construct an early childhood development center in Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa. Raised over $500,000 and reached press including CNBC Africa, Oprah, and Pepsi Co.