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Brandt Graves

Brandt Graves

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

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Employment 

DIVISION, Brooklyn, NY, US, Owner

DIVISION is a design & fabrication studio based in Brooklyn, NY. With a background in architecture, the studio has been involved in the production of projects across multiple scales and mediums, from interior renovations, to large-scale sculptural installations, to product and furniture design. Our care for materials and methods is an extension of our continuous investigation of digital techniques and new ways of making.

Jun 2013 - current
 

Acconci Studio, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Manager

Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
 

raad studio, New York, Designer

Nov 2011 - Oct 2012
 

STUDIO V Architecture, Designer

Working independently amongst a small architectural team to design and coordinate fabrication of 3 large custom feature elements totaling more than 20,000sf; part of an expansion of Empire Casino in Yonkers, NY.

Feb 2011 - Oct 2011
 

Columbia University, Architecture Associate

Combined seminar for Reading New York Urbanism and Digital Modeling for Urban Design. Develop integration of GIS, Maya, and After Effects through animation projects utilizing site data and film analysis.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
 

LEONG LEONG, Designer

Assisted in design and construction of a temporary retail space featuring designer Siki Im for Building Fashion at HL23. Continued development of all in-house projects.

Sep 2010 - Feb 2011
 

Bureau V, Designer

Lead modeling and project coordination for an operations space for food media company as well as assistance on a local music performance venue.

Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
 

Columbia University, Architecture Associate

Combined seminar for Reading New York Urbanism and Digital Modeling for Urban Design. Develop integration of GIS, Maya, and After Effects through animation projects utilizing site data and film analysis.

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
 

212box, Design Consultant

Digital design and development of a master plan proposal near St. Lucy, Barbados.

Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
 

EVANS & PAUL UNLIMITED CORP., Designer

Project manager in product design and CNC fabrication for Corian manufacturer. Restructured entire digital workflow process including reprogramming G-code for 3 CNC machines. Wrote corresponding procedures manual and conducted an instructional class for other designers.

Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
 

SOFTlab, Designer

Continued collaboration in animation productions in addition to consulting for exhibitions and interiors. Projects include pAlice, Blue Marlin, CROMA, and (n)arcissus. Finalists of AIA New Practices New York.

May 2009 - Nov 2009
 

Columbia University, Architecture Associate

Combined seminar for Reading New York Urbanism and Digital Modeling for Urban Design. Develop integration of GIS, Maya, and After Effects through animation projects utilizing site data and film analysis.

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Asymptote Architecture, Intern Architect

Worked on international competitions of all scales as well as local buildings in the construction phase. Responsibilities ranged from physical model making to exact-precision digital fabrication models to coordination of urban scale planning with major consultants. Projects involvement included: Yas Hotel, Gazelle City, 166 Perry Street, & Strata Tower.

May 2008 - Sep 2008
 

Circular, Intern Architect

Designed and compiled full sets of construction documents for various retail spaces throughout the US and UK as well as 3D modeling of most projects in office. Focus on brand development, our clients included American Apparel, O₂, and Apple.

May 2007 - Aug 2007
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2005 - May 2009
 

Columbia University, New York/Paris Program

Aug 2004 - May 2005
 
Aug 1997 - May 2002
 

Awards 

Grand Army Plaza Competition, 3rd Place

Worked in a small design team in conjunction with James Garrison. Sole American team to place. Work featured in installation by Pentagram.

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills