Salut! I’m Andrew Matia, a curious architectural designer originally from ♡–ly Portland(OR), currently leveling up at the University of Pennsylvania in always ☼–y Philadelphia. I’ve reached the final ⚐ and will graduate in May of 2019 with my Master in Architecture degree. At the moment, I am seeking my “new quest”, a full-time position as a JUNIOR DESIGNER.
The last few years have been busy; hopefully you have a moment to see how I’ve polished my skills, sharpened my thinking, and refined my intuition. Let’s talk soon.
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EDUCATION
- — University of Pennsylvania, 2019
Master of Architecture - — Portland State University, 2015
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
Minor, Philosophy
SOCIAL
EXPERIENCE
- — Architectural Associate
IK Studio, Summer 2018 - — Architectural Associate
GBD Architects, Summer 2017 - — Architectural Associate
Maeta Design, Spring 2017 - — Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pennsylvania, 2017–2019 - — Research Assistant
Immersive Kinematics, 2018
☜ All the goods.
Woo-hoo!
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Selected Awards + Publications
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2018
→ Van Alen Traveling Fellowship — University of Pennsylvania & the Van Alen Institute
→ Dalles Traveling Fellowship — University of Pennsylvania, School of Design
2017
→ This Dimension Corrupt — Pressing Matters 6 — University of Pennsylvania, School of Design
→ Megalith For Eternity — Pressing Matters 6 — University of Pennsylvania, School of Design
→ WeavePDX — Premiations — Portland State University, School of Architecture
2016
→ Citation Award — AIA Northwest and Pacific Region — WeavePDX (proposal)
→ George Nakashima Award — Portland State University — 4th Ave. Public Parklet (built)
→ PennDesign Scholarship — University of Pennsylvania, School of Design