Architectural Portfolio 2026

SELECTED WORKS THE SPITZER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

ETTY JAJATI

ETTY JAJATI Brooklyn, New York

1(718)645-2054

etty.jajati@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/etty-jajati

GPA: 3.925

EDUCATION B. Arch, The City College of New York, New York, NY

TECHNICAL SKILLS Rhinoceros

AutoCAD

Revit

Grasshopper

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Enscape

OverLeaf

Sefaira

Cura Slicer

SAP2000

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Concept and Schematic Design, Digital Fabrication, Research, Drafting, Rendering and Visualization, Technical Documentation

EXPERIENCE June 2025 - October 2025 Research Fellow, Opportunities in Research and Creative Arts at CCNY, New York, NY • Independently analyzed Leonardo da Vinci’s architectural sketches, codices, and commentary to reconstruct his architectural and structural journey, synthesizing various sources into a cohesive effective narrative.

• Investigated and tested da Vinci’s structural observations on arches and domes and applied his scientific findings to an efficient design proposal along the NYC waterfront.

Research Assistant, Advanced Building Construction Lab, New York, NY June - December 2024 • Develop G-code with Grasshopper for 3D printing with clay, experimenting with the design of minimal surface structures and various clay compositions to enhance structural properties and efficiency of clay.

• Prepare 3D printed concrete specimens for post-tensioning processes and perform experimental stress tests.

• Writing and editing published book, Funicular Structures: The Art of Building Efficiently, by Damon Bolhassani.

• Researching, writing, editing, and drawing for a series of publications regarding experimental concrete.

Intern, SLO Architecture, Kirk Lake, NY June - January 2023 • Engaged in on-site shadowing, closely observed the architect's decision-making process, and gained insights into effective project management and coordination.

• Took a hands-on role in interior design decisions using rendering models on Rhinoceros 3dm.

• Researched proactively and identified potential vendors, effectively sourced and acquired materials required for ongoing projects; this ensured cost-effectiveness and quality.

Intern, Stephen B. Jacobs Group, New York, NY July - August 2019 • Negotiated with potential vendors via phone and email, ensuring timely procurement of specific pieces aligned within budgetary constraints of upcoming residential projects.

• Efficiently organized various inventory and fabric collections, implementing systematic sorting methods by item, year, and collection for future enhanced accessibility.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Civil3D Essentials, Autodesk Credential ID EttyJajati-Civil3D-060625-ORG10516 WEDGE Associate, Waterfront Alliance https://www.wedgprofessionals.org/certificates/voccrogobo

June 2025 - June 2030 July 2023 - July 2028 January 2025 - January 2030

AutoCAD Essentials, Autodesk Certificate No. AM10231009812151

AWARDS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS Beyer Blinder Belle Foundation Scholarship, Beyer Blinder Belle Foundation

August 2025

Bernard L. Spanier Memorial Scholarship, The City College of New York

July 2025

Winner of Recipe for a Room 2025, American Institute of Architects NY

August 2025

B. Arch Second Year Best Project Award, The City College of New York

May 2024

Waterfront Scholar, The Waterfront Alliance, NYC Economic Development Corporation Dean’s List, The City College of New York

May 2024

Sp. ‘24, Fa. ‘23, Sp. ‘23, Fa. ‘22, Sp. ‘22, Fa. ‘21

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OCULUS

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THE LAYERED ASCENT

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CROSSINGS

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HEIGHTENED HAVEN

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FRUIT OF THE LONDON PLANE

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HARLEM UNITE

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THE ELIZABETH HOUSE

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THE FLOATING BOX HOUSE

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SKETCH TO SCULPTURE

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FROM OUR HANDS TO YOURS

01 O C U L U S ACADEMIC WORK

PROJECT IN TANDEM WITH: GIANNA ANTENUCCI

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Just like its Latin definition, this ADU serves as an eye inside and out, framing views of its curated site and interiors through graduated-thickness walls carved with niches. These recesses offer moments for seating, storage, and light, turning thickness into utility. The compact form minimizes heat loss, while natural materials and layered spaces foster warmth, privacy, and connection.

COMP LEFT: VIEWS DIAGRAM

RIGHT: EXTERIOR RENDER

SOFTWARES USED: TWINMOTION, RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

LEFT: ISOMETRIC SITE PLAN RIGHT: INTERIOR VIEWS

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

LEFT: CONCEPT DIAGRAM

RIGHT: SITE PLAN

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

SPRINKLERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS

ADA CLEARANCES

36"

5'-0"

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5'-0"

18”

36"

43" 43"

48"

49"

36"

12”

12” 18”

36"

5'-0"

5'-0"

ADA CLEARANCES Scale: 3/16” = 1’

rs LIGHTING

HVAC VENTED SPLIT SYSTEM COMP

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HVAC Vented Split System Scale: 3/16” = 1’ LEFT: MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS

RIGHT: SEFAIRA ENERGY ANALYSIS

TOTAL ENERGY 23.9

2 kBTU / ft / yr

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Attempt 1: The original saltbox roof with large skylights created more interior volume and surface area.

Attempt 2: Extruded roof with large skylights and increased envelope raise heating and cooling loads due to greater solar gain, heat loss, and larger air volume.

Attempt 3: Smaller skylights; wall assembly and triple glazing reduces heat loss, minimizes solar gain with insulation, lowers heating and cooling demands.

Heating

Interior

Fans

Cooling

AHU

Lighting

AHU

AHU

Zones

Equipment

Heat Rejection

Zones

Humidification

Pumps

Zones

SOFTWARES USED: SEFAIRA, RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

PERSPECTIVE SECTION OF ADU

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

PERSPECTIVE PLAN OF ADU

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

LEFT: LOFT RENDER

RIGHT: NURSERY RENDER, BEDROOM RENDER

SOFTWARES USED: ENSCAPE, RHINO3DM, PHOTOSHOP

02 T H E L A Y E R E D A S C E N T ACADEMIC WORK

PROJECT IN TANDEM WITH: KIISHI OGUNFOWORA

Our live-work building is an artist residency that fosters communication, creativity, and visibility between the public passerby and the resident artists.

It features eight residential units with built-in workspaces, complemented by shared spaces such as a café and lobby on the ground floor, a gallery on the sixth floor, and an activated central stair encased in a vertical display to transform the building into a living exhibition.

RIGHT: FACADE RENDER

SOFTWARES USED: REVIT, ENSCAPE

LEFT: STAIRCASE ELEVATIONS

RIGHT: FACADE ELEVATION

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

KITCHEN RENDER

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ENSCAPE, PHOTOSHOP

TOP: KITCHEN SECTION

RIGHT: BAR SECTION

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, AUTOCAD, ILLUSTRATOR

03 C R O S S I N G S ACADEMIC WORK

PROJECT IN TANDEM WITH: ROSA CORTES

This Middle Eastern Embassy in Havana is shaped by a constellation of interconnected cultural vessels, each hosting a distinct program yet operating as part of a shared cultural fabric. While the vessels can stand on their own, the most meaningful moments emerge where they intersect, forming hybrid spaces where programs overlap and culture is produced through exchange. Open vessels such as gardens and public seating introduce porosity and invite the surrounding community in. Drawing from the vertical shafts and carved topography observed in Havana’s urban blocks, the vessels shape both the massing and spatial rhythm of the project, framing an embassy defined by openness, interaction, and lived cultural diplomacy.

LEFT: CULTURAL MODEL

RIGHT: SHADED ELEVATION

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ENSCAPE, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

LEFT: CONCEPT MODEL, MASSING ITERATIONS

RIGHT: RENDER OF CROSSING VESSELS

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ENSCAPE, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

LEFT: SITE RENDER, BLOCK ELEVATION

RIGHT: SITE AXONOMETRIC

PHOTO CREDITS: ARCHDAILY

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ENSCAPE, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

LEFT: INTERIOR RENDERS OF MICROPROGRAM

RIGHT: 3D PRINTED MODEL PHOTOS, BRICK TEXTURE EXPERIMENTATION

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ENSCAPE, LUMION, PHOTOSHOP, BAMBU LABS SLICER

PERSPECTIVE SECTION THROUGH EMBASSY

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

ACADEMIC WORK

04 H E I G H T E N E D H A V E N This project supports survivors of domestic violence through safe, empowering design.

Elevated modular housing maximizes natural light, safety, and privacy while distancing residents from street-level triggers.

Shared community spaces including counseling rooms, libraries, and self-help programs foster healing, and groundlevel employment and small business centers promote financial independence.

A central open space connects the site, encouraging freedom, movement, and a peaceful relationship with nature.

LEFT: ISOMETRIC VIEW

RIGHT: ELEVATION PHOTO OF PHYSICAL MODEL

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

RENDER OF CENTRAL COMMUNITY SPACE, PEDESTRIAN VIEW

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

RENDER OF INTER-RESIDENCE BRIDGES, AERIAL VIEW

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

05 FRUIT OF THE LONDON PLANE ACADEMIC WORK

PROJECT IN TANDEM WITH: AMANDA FABILLI

The London Plane tree is the most abundant tree in the park, which produces seed pods consumed by the local birds. The seed pods of our intervention are inspired by both the form and function of the envisioned structure. The “hive” with various types of functional pods embedded within the walls of the structure offer speckled lighting as well as ventilation that is dynamic according to season and time of day.

LEFT: HANGING POD TOP VIEW

RIGHT: PARK SECTION VIEW

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM

SUMMER SOLSTICE AZIMUTH PLAN WITH AZIMUTH ANGLES SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”

JUNE 21

SECTION B-B WITH SUN PATHS SCALE: 1/4” = 1’-0”

JUNE 21

WINTER SOLSTICE DECEMBER 21

DECEMBER 21

SPRING/FALL EQUINOX MARCH/SEPT 21

LEFT: AZIMUTH AND ALTITUDE SOLSTICE ANGLES

RIGHT: POD ELEVATION

MARCH/SEPT 21

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

FUNCTIONAL POD CYCLE DIAGRAM

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP

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06 H A R L E M

U N I T E

ACADEMIC WORK

PROJECT IN TANDEM WITH: MIGUEL ALVELO

Our project reimagines the fire station as a civic hub that fosters safety, engagement, and visibility. It introduces small-scale structures that mediate the dynamics between public and private space, featuring curved walkways, organic seating, and a community stage.

Complemented by interactive elements like a climbing wall and mural, the design transforms the site into an inviting microcosm of community life, integrating essential infrastructure with public gathering spaces.

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FULL STREET SECTION

SECTION THROUGH FIRE STATION MICROCOSM

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

B U I L D I N G ST U D Y

07 T H E E L I Z A B E T H H O U S E This isometric peeled view, taken from the southwestern perspective, allows for a detailed understanding of the construction of the various elements that makeup the foundation, superstructure, facade, and roofing of the Elizabeth H. Bates House- as well as speak on how they interact with one another. This view also offers a stronger understanding of how the cantilevered roof uses elementes like tapered insulation to allow for its seemingly flat construction.

LEFT: FACADE ELEVATION

RIGHT: WALL ASSEMBLY CHUNK MODEL ISOMETRIC

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

08 THE FLOATING BOX HOUSE B U I L D I N G ST U D Y

PROJECT IN TANDEM WITH: MICHAEL-MONSALVE RAMIREZ

The Floating Box House, set among Austin’s live oaks, balances mass and void through steel and glass, creating a floating effect. A buried plinth minimizes visual weight, while expansive glass walls blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, framing the oaks and skyline. The contrast of transparent glass and solid steel enhances both openness and suspension within the landscape.

LEFT: WALL SECTION DETAIL RIGHT: WALL SECTION

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SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

Garage

Entry Kitchen Gallery Bedroom

Media

Bedroom

Suana

Bedroom

Office Pool Above

LEFT: FLOOR 1 PLAN

RIGHT: MILLWORK ISOMETRIC AND ELEVATION

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ILLUSTRATOR

09 S K E T C H T O S C U L P T U R E S U M M E R F E L LO WS H I P R E S E A R C H

PROJECT MENTOR: DR. DAMON BOLHASSANI

This study reconstructs da Vinci’s fragmented architectural journey to reveal how he encountered architecture, approached design, and ultimately delved into the physics of structures. It tests his findings and designs while proposing a reimagined Florence Cathedral, drawn from original sketches da Vinci might have produced after his obsessive studies of the very structure.

LEFT: DA VINCI’S CROSSED ARCHES

RIGHT: REIMAGINED CATHEDRAL RENDER

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ENSCAPE, PHOTOSHOP

LEFT: PLAN VIEW OF STUDY ARCHES, EXPERIMENTAL PARAMETRIC MODELS, DESIGN PROCESS OF DOME RIGHT: FINAL DOME ISOMETRIC

SOFTWARES USED: RHINO3DM, ENSCAPE

COMPETITION WINNER

10 FROM OUR HANDS TO YOURS PROJECT MENTOR: LUZ M. DISLA

This project speaks to the unique ability of food to connect across generations and societal boundaries. My model, composed of stuffed grape leaves and pickled turnips, is a conversation pit as an ode to the conversations I have with my mother and sisters as we stand around the table preparing food with our hands, sharing recipes and stories amonst ourselves.

- a place to make food (in bulk) - a place to eat food

LEFT: TOP VIEW OF SCALED MODEL

RIGHT: PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF SCALED MODEL

SOFTWARES USED: PHOTOSHOP

LEFT: HAND-DRAWN, SCALED PLAN DRAWING OF MODEL

RIGHT: MODEL AS IMAGINED CONVERSATION PIT

- a place to make food (in bulk) - a place to eat food - a place to connect, collect, and save

the conversation pit

SOFTWARES USED: PHOTOSHOP