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diorcrooks003@gmail.com | (954) 562-9222 | Miami, FL

EDUCATION Master of Architecture Candidate 2026 Florida International University (FIU) EXPERIENCE Architectural Intern/Design Drafter Goldson Construction

June 2023- May 2025

Worked alongside a contractor to develop detailed drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance for senior architect sign-off.

Surveyed five project sites to collect measurements and document existing conditions for design development.

Facilitate effective compression of project schedules by managing drawing revisions, coordinating redlines, and providing timely responses to RFIs and change orders.

Oversaw on-site construction activities to ensure design intent, safety compliance, and project quality were maintained.

Architectural Intern Historic Hampton House

June 2025- Present

Produced detailed and accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings, using programs such as AutoCAD, Rhino, and Revit, for various project types—from single-family residences to commercial structures and industrial plants— ensuring compliance with local building codes, zoning ordinances, and trade requirements.

Collaborated with a variety of clients, project managers, engineers, and architects to complete numerous (10+) design projects supporting the restoration and progression of the Historic Hampton House.

Expertly translated archival drawings into accurate, legible formats, ensuring alignment with as-built conditions for future reference.

Developed architectural concepts that preserved the cultural heritage of a historic museum while creating a welcoming and inclusive public realm.

Creative Director/ Photographer and Videographer Independent

August 2022- Present

Direct and produce visually compelling short-form content and photo sets, merging spatial awareness, story movement, and composition to elevate brand and personal storytelling.

Collaborate with artists, models, and musicians to capture evocative images, emphasizing mood, form, and spatial context in both staged and spontaneous environments.

Manage concurrent timelines and deliverables to complete projects on time without compromising artistic or technical quality.

Delegate responsibilities across a creative team, streamlining workflows for film and photo production projects."

Resident Assistant Housing & Residential Life | Florida International University

August 2022- Present

Maintain accurate and confidential student residence records in compliance with FERPA standards, demonstrating attention to detail and accountability in documentation systems.

Design and implement major marketing events for 800+ residents with consistent attendance, showcasing skills in spatial design, branding, and engagement strategy.

Perform operational tasks such as maintenance tracking, safety inspections, and incident reporting efficiently and in alignment with institutional standards.

Offer peer mentorship and crisis intervention, facilitating sensitive conversations with empathy and referring residents to appropriate academic or wellness resources.

Mediate over 20+ interpersonal conflicts and enforce policy using a blend of diplomacy and institutional integrity to foster a healthy and inclusive residential community.

SKILLS CAD Software (AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit) • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop) Creative Direction • Drafting & Design • Videography • Photography • Event Planning • Conflict Resolution

PROJECT EXPERIENCE THE ARTIST CONCEPT HOUSE

2022| Design Studio 2

Autocad | Photoshop

THE BAKEHOUSE ART COMPLEX

2022| Design Studio 3

Autocad | Rhino 7

PEREZ ART MUESUEM EXTENSION

2023| Design Studio 4

Autocad | Rhino 7 | Photoshop

LEMON CITY LIBRARY

2023| Design Studio 5

Autocad | Rhino 7 | InDesign

SAVANNAH APARTMENTS

2024| Design Studio 6

Revit | Photoshop

WOLSONIAN EXTENSION

2024| Design Studio 7

Revit | Rhino 7 | Illustrator | Grasshopper

SPIRAL LIBRARY

2024| Design Studio 8

Revit | Rhino 7 | Illustrator | Grasshopper | Lumion

PINECREST PROJECT

2025| Design Studio 9

Revit | Rhino 7 | Illustrator | Grasshopper

DIASPORIC DANCE

2025| Comprehensive & Intergrated Building Systems

Revit | Rhino 7 | Illustrator | Grasshopper | Lumion

1311 Meridian Ave Revit | Rhino 7 | Illustrator | Grasshopper | Lumion

2025| Design 10

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BOSKOU DIASPORIC DANCE SAVANNAH APARTMENTS WOLFSONIAN EXPANSION 1311 MERIDIAN AVE

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Objective To create an interplay between two different architecture styles and design the parametics of advanced buildings while also coming up with our own.

Narrative Situated on the beach, Boskou is inspired by the sculptural serenity of Bosjes Chapel and the spatial softness of Haikou Cloudscape Library. The building’s design is inspired by the movement of wind and tide—light, airy, and open to the air.

Surrounded by the beach, the pavilion invites pause and reflection. Dappled light and curved surfaces induce a meditative mood, while its flowing geometry erases the boundary between land, sea, and spirit.

Apart from shelter, Boskou is an instant caught between ground and horizon.

DIASPORIC DANCE Location Located on the corner of 125th Street and 5th Street.

Objective The objective of this project is to design a ballet studio that embodies diasporic identity through movement, memory, and space.

Narrative This project proposes a ballet studio rooted in diasporic dance and cellular memory, understanding movement as a form of inherited knowledge rather than learned technique alone. The body becomes an archive — carrying rhythms, gestures, and postures shaped by ancestry, displacement, and survival. Ballet, often associated with rigidity and Eurocentric tradition, is recontextualized here as a site of reconciliation: where discipline meets ancestral memory, and form meets freedom.

Rather than separating tradition from innovation, the project frames ballet as a living language — one that can absorb diasporic narratives and be reshaped by them. The building becomes both a contemporary performance space and a quiet site of remembrance, where the body remembers what history forgot.

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SAVANNAH APARTMENTS Location Savannah, GA Located across a plaza that oultooks the shore of Savannah, which acts as an attraction to tourist and onlookers.

Objective To establish affordable hosuing for students and less fortunates while having an interconneted relationship to the city and using it’s style and matieriality.

Narrative The architectural vision seeks to craft a dynamic dialogue between two contrasting elements: the ethereal lightness of steel and the grounded solidity of brick.

Through a careful composition of materiality, we aim to orchestrate a spatial experience that embodies fluidity and movement, fostering a sense of circulation that transcends mere physical traversal.

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WOLFSONIAN EXPANSION Location MIAMI, FL Located a few minutes away from Miami Beach as a hub for tourist to learn more about the Art Deco style that evolved from Miami.

Objective Design a muesuem that can act as a branched out exhibition and storage space for the Wolfsonian.

Narrative The Inverse Monolith is a bold architectural statement that challenges traditional design norms by inverting conventional material usage and embracing a striking greyscale aesthetic. This innovative structure stands as a testament to the dynamic interplay between strength and transparency, heaviness and lightness, while redening the urban landscape with its unique visual and structural composition.

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1311 MERIDIAN AVE MODULAR Location Miami, FL Located on the Meridian Avenue strip across the road from Flamingo Park.

Objective To establish affordable hosuing for students and less fortunates while having an interconneted relationship to the city and using it’s style and matieriality.

Narrative The architectural vision seeks to craft a dynamic dialogue between two contrasting elements: the ethereal lightness of steel and the grounded solidity of brick.

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Install photovoltaic systems that use energy from the sun to generate electricity on the roof of the building

WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS Implement systems for treating waste water and reusing it for irrigation, sanitary and cleaning purposes

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Install backflow preventors, valves that prevent rising water from flowing back into the building, at the rear of the property

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Elevate power & Life Safety Systems above DFE at a minimum, above storm surge elevation if possible

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Install impact-resistant windows and doors, and Retrofit hurricane roof straps into the existing structure to remain as needed. All new construction to meet wind and impact requirements

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Where new slabs are proposed, use materials that prevent water from penetrating the building envelope, such as waterproof membranes and sealants

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WET FLOODPROOFING

Install flood vents in commercial locations below the design flood elevation and below the storm surge elevation.

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FLOOD RESISTANT BUILDING MATERIALS

Where new construction occurs, use materials that reduce the damage caused by floodwaters and make cleanup easier after a flood event.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

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GREEN ROOFS Install roofing systems covered with vegetation and a growing medium over a waterproofing membrane

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UNDERGROUND RETENTION STORAGE SYSTEMS

Implement systems below grade that temporarily provide a place for water to collect during a storm event rather than flooding a property

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BLUE ROOFS Install roofing systems that capture rainwater functioning as a tank-like structure for re-use within the building

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INJECTION WELLS

Where feasible, install injection wells.

Devices that send water below the shallow soil deep into an area of the ground with more space for water to infiltrate

Design Flood Elevation (DFE 8.74')

Base Flood Elevation (BFE 6.44')

MHHW 2070 (4.33') Future Road (4.0')

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