Niamh Curry Portfolio 2021

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NIAMH CURRY

31 GRASMERE RD, NEEDHAM, MA, 02494 — 781-708-6699 ­­— NCURRY@UMASS.EDU

SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

AutoCad

SketchUp

Revit

EXPERIENCE: THE ARCHITECTURAL TEAM , CHELSEA— Intern

CURRENT

I assist architects on large scale projects such as apartment buildings and assisted living facilities. I primarily edit construction documents, research zoning ordinances and create photoshop renderings.

SUMMER ‘CAMP’ BABYSITTING , NEEDHAM— Caregiver

MAY 2020 - AUGUST 2020

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, I planned and ran a socially distance safe camp-like babysitting experience for a small group of elementary school aged girls

who’s camps were cancelled due to the pandemic.

SUMMER NANNY , NEEDHAM— Caregiver

MAY 2019 - AUGUST 2019

Over the summer I worked as a nanny for a family with two young girls (ages 5, 12)

EXPRESSIONS AFTER SCHOOL, NEEDHAM — Caregiver

MARCH 2017 - AUGUST 2018

Expressions is an after school day care for children grades K-8. At Expressions, I supervised children, organized activities, and worked as a peer tutor. I worked closely with parents and other staff members to ensure a friendly and creative environment for the kids.

EDUCATION: NEEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2014 - JULY 2018

· Honor Roll

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST — Bachelor of Science in Architecture CURRENTLY ENROLLED - GRADUATING SPRING 2022

· Rising Senior, studying Architecture and Design

· Dean’s List; Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2021

· UMass Ski and Board Club

· 3.77 GPA

TRANSPARENCIES DESIGN 2, PROJECT 1

I analyzed the floor plans and sections of Louis Kahn’s Esherick House, I focused on finding the rhythm of the architecture and emphasized important linear elements in a digital drawing. Then, I extruded my digital drawing to create a 3D model that shows the use of phenomenal and visual transparencies seen in the Esherick House.

Digital Drawing Process Work

Photoboard

Rhino Model

ST. BENEDICT’S CHAPEL DESIGN 2, PROJECT 1

This A&R class, and specifically this excercise pushed my analytical skills through using Rhino to create 3D models that express the architectural details of St. Benedic’t Chapel by Peter Zumthor.

Peter Zumthor Sumvitg, Switzerland 1988

ARCH-DES 541 | UMASS AMHERST 2020 | INSTRUCTOR: PARI RIAHI | TA: MADISON DEHAVEN

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Inspiration for materiality Inspiration for materiality

PROCESS WORK, PERSPECTIVE AT NIGHT

Older Mixed-Used buildings in Downtown Amherst

Recycled Brick Recycled Brick

INTERIOR DESIGN WINTER SEMESTER 2020-2021

238 NONOTUCKET STREET FLORENCE, MA

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This site was a key element in maintaining the Underground Railroad. To pay homage to the significant cultural events that happened here, 238 Nonotucket St. will be a community center that advocates for communal learning, education and personal growth. This building should act as the home away from home for residents of Florence and the surrounding area.

WATER COLOR VIGNETTE

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