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WORKS | TRISHA SINAMBAN | 2022 - 2024
curriculum vitae
contact info:
trishasinamban@gmail.com
702 - 910 - 7774
Salt Lake City, UT
SUMMARY
A highly motivated graduate student at the University of Utah with two years of professional experience in architecture firms in Las Vegas. Expertise spans design-build luxury residential projects, high-end hospitality tenant improvements, and the comprehensive renovation of a 1,500-room hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip. Adept at navigating complex design challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions in high-profile projects.
EXPERIENCE
MARNELL COMPANIES
Architectural Intern
May 2023– August 2024
-Developed 3d models and full construction documents under direct supervision of a Project Architect for high-end tenant improvement and remodeling works of casinos and hotels.
-Drafted design details in line with design intent and building code compliance.
-Reviewed shop drawings and project submittals for document compliance.
-Reviewed building occupancy and developed egress plans.
-Visited construction sites for design and construction reviews.
-Visited site for existing structure documentation and pointcloud scanning.
-Construction administration experience visiting site for punch walks and documenting punch list items for the contractor.
-Engaged with clients, consultants, and vendors through all phases of the project.
-Attended coordination and OAC meetings documenting meeting minutes.
-Experience from conceptual, schematic design, design development, construction documents, to construction administration
BLUE HERON
Vision Design Assistant May 2022– May 2023
-Produced design studies and options for architectural and interior selections.
-Developed 3d models for presentation, visualization, and marketing.
-Experience in conceptual design, schematic design, and design development.
-Engaged with the project team and client through the design phase of projects.
-Visited construction sites for design and construction reviews.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Master of Architecture 2024 - Present
UNIVERSITY OF LAS VEGAS - NEVADA
Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2019 - 2023
AWARDS
CAPITAL BRUTALISM DESIGN COMPETITION: HONORABLE MENTION (2023)
Project: “Cathedral of Books”
Team Members: Alyanna Mercado, Richard Martinez
Exhibited in the National Building Museum alongside works of leading architecture firms such as Brooks+Scarpa, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Gensler, and BLD.US.
UNLV INFILL HOUSING COMPETITION: 1ST PLACE (2022)
Project: “Common Ground”
MILLENIUM SCHOLARSHIP (2019 - 2023)
REBEL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT (2019 - 2023)
DEAN’S HONOR LIST (2020 - 2022)
SKILLS
-Revit -Autocad
-Sketch Up
-Rhino
-Bluebeam
-Adobe Suite
-Pointcloud
-Lumion
-Enscape
cathedral of bookssymbiosiscommon ground
nestdesign + buildprofessional work
cathedral
of books
cathedral of books
LIBRARY: REIMAGINING BRUTALISM
This intervention commemorates Lauinger Tower’s unique identity by celebrating and showcasing its special books and manuscript collections housed in a central tower piercing through the sky, capped off by a flex space with an outdoor plaza that can hold art exhibitions, lectures,or social gatherings. This porgram pushes past traditions of quiet spaces to accommodate for a modern social structure for learning. This tower coined as the “cathedral of books” is an architectural intervention respecting its Brutalistic roots through structural preservation but reimagining its program to reflect a library of the future. This tower serves to have a symbiotic relationship between the exterior concrete shell and the interior glass tower.
Year: Spring 2023, Academic
In collaboration with: Alyanna Mercado and Richard Martinez
Project achievements: Brutal DC Exhibition: Honorable Mention
University/Firm: University of Nevada - Las Vegas Location: 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC 20057
WHITE-GRAVENOR HALL
LAUINGER LIBRARY
CANAL
POTOMAC RIVER
COPPER FIELD
RAFIK B. HARIRI BUILDING
LEAVEY CENTER
EDWARD B. BUNN BUILDING
HEALY HALL
HEALY LAWN
JESUIT CEMETERY
RESIDENTIAL ACADEMICS
DINING
BLEND/RETROFIT TRADITIONAL
CAMPUS-OWNED PROPER
STREETS & WALKWAYS
ARCHIT TURAL YLES
Programming
The old program of Lauinger Library focuses on storing books rather than providing spaces for students to comfortably study. Our new proposed program focuses on flexible learning spaces for students. This was acheived by archiving books in an online data base and housing the rare books and manuscripts collections the library is known for in a central glass tower.
CURRENT
STUDY & SOCIAL SPACES
BOOKSTACKS
PROPOSED
AMENITIES
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
FLEX SPACES
(STUDY & SOCIAL SPACES + BOOKSTACKS)
STAFF & MISC.
Massing Studies: Book Tower 3d printed resin models exploring form and aesthetics
Conceptual Diagram
Physical Model
1’ = 1/16” “Cathedral of Books” tower model
Physical Model 1’ = 1/32” Site Model 3d printed and laser cut
Original massingCreate central voidRemove central mass
Physical Site Model
1’ = 1/32” Site Model 3d printed and laser cut
Physical Model
1’ = 1/32” Site Model 3d printed and laser cut
Physical Model
1’ = 1/32” Site Model 3d printed and laser cut
Building Section
symbiosis
ymbiosis
symbiosis
SKYSCRAPER: OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Inspired by the dualities that define the human experience: organic vs. inorganic, built vs. unbuilt. The tower rises like a natural spire with a living structure that integrates greenery — vertical forests, sky gardens and cascading terraces — creating a sense of connectin to nature at every elevation.
The proposed skyscraper re-imagines the olympic village into a supertall structure. Anchored within the heart of Salt Lake City, the design emerges as an organic extension of its surroundings, blending the rugged beauty of nature and the urban context of the site. The lower levels serve as a vibrant public realm, inviting the community to engage. At its core, the skysraper is a celebration of communal well-being as the village is organizedasaverticalcampuswithspacesdesignedtofostercamraderie and mental rejuvenation.
Year: Fall 2024, Academic
University/Firm: University of Utah
Location: 169 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Parti Diagram
GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE PANELS. TO BE HELD IN PLACE BY BRACKETS EMBEDDED IN FLOOR SLAB
HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT BARS
CONCRETE SLAB CONNECTED TO EXTERIOR DIAGRID FOR TRANSFER OF LOADS
COMPOSITE STEEL DECK
GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE PANELS. TO BE HELD IN PLACE BY BRACKETS EMBEDDED IN FLOOR SLAB
HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT BARS
CONCRETE SLAB CONNECTED TO EXTERIOR DIAGRID FOR TRANSFER OF LOADS
COMPOSITE STEEL DECK
3/8" = 1'-0"
MECHINICAL DIADUCT TO LINEAR DIFFUSER
STEEL I-BEAMS
3-PANE GLASS SYSTEM
4 A-101 5 A-101
HIGH PERFORMANCE LOW-E COATING AEROGEL INSULATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE SEALANT
STEEL BEAM MEMBER FRAMING AS REQUIRED. STRUCTURAL TO VERIFY IMPOSED LOADS WILL BE SUPPORTED.
FIREPROOFING FOR STEEL MEMBERS AS REQUIRED.
INSULATION AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THERMAL BRIDGING
3 - PANE CLEAR GLASS WITH HIGH
LOW - E COATING
SILICONE SEALANT AND BACKER ROD
3-PANE CLEAR GLASS WITH HIGH PERFORMACE LOW - E COATING FACE CAP
GYPSUM WALLBOARD AEROGEL INSULATION ALUMINUM SHEET CLADDING
3" = 1'-0"
MECHINICAL DIADUCT TO LINEAR DIFFUSER
STEEL I-BEAMS
3-PANE GLASS SYSTEM
HIGH PERFORMANCE LOW-E COATING AEROGEL INSULATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE SEALANT
Facade Partial Section
Elevations
South Facade & East Facade
common
common ground
INFILL HOUSING
This three-story, mixed-use, multi-family development aims to revitalize theonce-vibrantcommunityofthehistoricWestSide.Thebuildingconsists of 9 units, each with an average size of 895 square feet. Featuring live/ work units, it offers affordable rent while providing an opportunity for residents to operate local businesses, generating income to offset rent costs. This live/work business model creates a flow of revenue, which can secure future investments back into the community. Over time, the influx of cash into the local economy can lead to a generative cycle, encouraging the development of more mixed-use projects like this to foster the growth of the neighborhood.
Year: Spring 2023, Academic Project achievements: Mayor’s Symposium for Urban Infill Housing Award
University/Firm: University of Nevada - Las Vegas Location: 222 Jackson Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106
Massing Explorations
3d printed massing diagrams that explore program, orientation, connections, circulation, context, and adjacencies.
First Floor: 2926 SF
The first level consists of (1) commercial unit, (2) two bedroom units and (1) first level of a three bedroom unit. Features nine parking spaces giving one each unit.
Second Floor: 2824 SF
The second level consists of (1) one
private or shared balconies.
and (3) three
Third Floor: 2246 SF
Perspective: Street view of common ground
Perspective: Neighbor’s view across the street
Perspective: Streetscape promoting walkability by protecting residents from vehicles on the street by acting as a barrier
Perspective: Resident’s view of the Las Vegas skyline from their units
LODGE + CABINS
Nest is situated on the site of the former Mount Charleston Lodge, which was destroyed by fire. This new lodge is integrated into the landscape, featuring a green roof ramp that connects campers from the ground to the elevated nests. The circulation path mirrors a bird’s flight, winding from one tree to another. Nest challenges the boundaries of comfort, offering a unique experience of primitive camping. Elevated and isolated, with light filtering through the canopy of trees, the lodge captures the mystical essence of the mountain. It serves as a shelter, where the stillness of nature and the deafening silence create an intimate connection between the user and the environment, allowing them to experience the beauty and harshness of Mount Charleston.
Year: Spring 2022, Academic
University/Firm: University of Nevada - Las Vegas Location: 5375 Kyle Canyon Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124
Exterior Perspective
The green roof ramp of the lodge services as the circulation to get to the elevated nest cabins mimicking a bird’s flight path.
Exterior Perspective
Campers walk through the green roof seeing the bridge that connects the lodge to the nests
Interior Perspective Arrival at nest
Interior Perspective Communal space for gathering
design + build
A project to transform my Tesla Model Y into a versatile camper. This endeavor aimed to seamlessly integrate camping amenities into the vehicle’s sleek design, creating a harmonious blend of form and function.
Design and Construction:
Sleeping Platform: I engineered a foldable sleeping platform that aligns with the rear seats when folded down, providing a flat and comfortable surface for rest. This design ensures easy assembly and disassembly, maintaining the vehicle’s everyday usability.
Storage Solutions: Incorporating modular storage units beneath the sleeping platform, I maximized space efficiency. These compartments are tailored to accommodate camping gear, personal belongings, and essential supplies, ensuring organization and accessibility.
Kitchen Module: A compact kitchen drawer was integrated into the rear cargo area, equipped with a portable stove and a collapsible sink. This setup facilitates convenient meal preparation while maintaining the vehicle’s clean aesthetics.
PROJECT: TESLA CAMPER BOX
professional work
PROJECT: RIO HOTEL & CASINO
LOCATION: LAS VEGAS
During my Architectural Internship at Marnell, I contributed to the comprehensive renovation of the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The scope of work included remodeling key areas such as the Food Hall, Lapa Lounge, Luckleys, pool deck, Starbucks, casino floor, porte-cochere entry, and the Ipanema Tower hotel suites. I worked directly under a Project Architect, coordinating consultant drawing sets from schematic design through construction administration by preparing construction documents, conducting site visits, and performing punch walks.
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