DREW THOMPSON athomp92@kent.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-l-thompson-kent
PROFILE
WORK EXPERIENCE
I believe in the projective ability of architecture to connect and empower people. Architecture’s transformative ability to create place and engage the existing urban fabric has become the foundation of my early career that I am seeking to continue building on. I’ve had the opportunity to work with several firms (4,180 AXP hours) on inspiring projects that have driven me to pursue further opportunities to shape the built environment in ethical, responsible, and innovative means.
SA Group Architecture
At this time, I’m seeking full time employment following graduation in May of 2024. I’m looking for a firm that not only allows me to contribute my skills but also supports the further development of my professional expertise and the refinement of my architectural thinking.
Onyx Creative Design Team
ACCOLADES
Dimit Architects
2024
Honorable Mention: The Wedge
AIA Cleveland Design Awards
2023
Honorable Mention: Wynwood Commons Honorable Mention: West Loop : Urban Mosaic
CAED Travel Fellowship
2023
Architecture Erasure and the Search for Identity in Post-War Warszawa
Kent AIAS Graduate Rep
Researched and implemented code requirements Expedited visualization process and management Developed architectural specifications and detailing Worked through all phases of architectural design and administration
Summer 2023
Supported design development of several projects Coordinated design efforts with owner’s representative Led preliminary design client meetings
Summer 2022
Produced OHFA funding presentation drawings Collaborated with multidisciplinary project teams Tailored architectural designs to high end clientele
Teaching Assistant
Personally assisted students for Intro to Building Structures Instructed students in a large lecture setting for Structures I
2022 - 2024
Kent State University CAED
2022 - Present 2021 - 2024
2021 - 2023
Virtually supported professor Mika Ito’s first year design studio
EDUCATION
Led entry for ULI Hines Competition entry in partnership between Kent CAED & Cleveland State
UFA Professional Ultimate Frisbee
Assisted in creation of construction and design drawings
2022 - 2024
Locker-Stocker Community Initiative Committee Head
LEED Green Associate
2016 - 2023
Facilitated transition from schematic to construction drawings
ULI Hines Competition
ULI Young Leaders Group
@archi_alt
2021 - Present
Masters of Architecture Candidate Concentration in Urban Design
Case Western Reserve University B.S.E Civil Engineering B.A. Secondary Major Pre-Architecture
2017 - 2021