CONTACT
benitanartey@gmail.com
+1 (561) 475 6271
LOCATIONS
Pittsburgh, PA
Brooklyn, NY
Accra, Ghana
ORGANIZATIONS
AIA - Pittsburgh Chapter
NOMA - Pittsburgh Chapter
Delta Gamma - Beta Nu
MAPS - Minority Architects of Pittsburgh
REFERENCES
Cherie Hayek Morgan Morgan Design Principal Designer cherie@morgandesigntx.com
Mandy Woltjer
GBBN Architects
Lead Interior Designer mwoltjer@gbbn.com
Nadia Voynova Gensler Junior Architect nvays@icloud.com
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
Revit
Rhino Grasshopper
SketchUp
Adobe Creative Suite
Enscape
BENITA NARTEY
ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGNER
EDUCATION
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
2015 - 2020
Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE
GBBN ARCHITECTS
2021- Present
Designed, documented and facilitated the development and review of projects of various scales within the Arts, Workplace, Mixed Use and Education (K-12 and Higher Education) markets. Performing roles in both the architectural and interior scope on projects, I developed interior schemes, selections, FFE coordination and installation from design to construction.
Key Projects:
- Richard King Mellon Foundation Offices (Interior Renovation)
- Kelly Strayhorn Theater (Feasibility Study and Fundraising)
- Chatham University : Buhl Science Center (Feasibility Study and Marketing)
- Faros Properties Offices (Interior Renovation)
- Penn State University Berks Campus: Tullys Dining Hall (Interior Renovation)
- Carnegie Mellon University: Resnik Dining Hall (Feasibility Study, Space Planning)
- Urban Academy : K-12 Classrooms (Interior Fit Out)
NARTEY DESIGN STUDIOS
2021- Present
Self directed freelance work concentrated on the vision planning and schematic design of single and multi family residential and interiors. Create and execute interior schemes for clients as well as consult on interior furniture and finishes selection.
Key Projects:
- Santos Residence (Interior Renovation)
- TERA Boutique Hotel (New Construction)
ROTHSCHILD DOYNO COLLABORATIVE
2019 - 2021
Collaborated on the design and documentation of residential and community projects of a variety of scales. Produced schematic design drawings through to complete construction document sets, and developed presentation for client review.
Key Projects:
- Hello Neighbor Clubhouse (AIA PGH 2020 Award Winner - Unbuilt : Feasibility)
- Shoreline Homes (New Construction)
- Pittsburgh Golf Club (Vision Planning)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT QUALITATIVE
Project Coordination
Budgeting and Cost Estimation
Client Communication Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Detail Oriented
Relationship Development
CREATIVE AND DESIGN
Concept Development
Aesthetic Sensibility
User- Centered Design
Parametric Design and Fabrication
Problem Solving
Space Planning FFE
