I am an architecture student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a strong academic focus on design, material systems, and environmental performance. My work is grounded in exploring the relationship between architecture, landscape, and human experience, with an emphasis on how spatial narratives and technical systems intersect. I have gained professional experience working at a mid-sized engineering firm in Dallas, where I contributed to drafting and design work across wastewater and mechanical engineering projects. Through this, I developed strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Suite, as well as experience collaborating with engineers and design teams. My earlier internship introduced me to P&IDs, 3D piping models, and quality control processes, helping me build a strong foundation in both technical drawing and project workflow. My academic projects range from site-responsive designs to larger urban proposals. Recently, I have been working on a mixed-use housing development in downtown Troy, focused on affordable living and community-oriented space. Other projects include an art gallery that integrates landscape and light, and a bathhouse along the Erie Canal that explores materiality and transitions between public and private space. Across all of my work, I am interested in how form, light, and material can shape meaningful spatial experiences. Outside of the studio, I am actively involved in leadership and campus organizations, including Pi Beta Phi, where I contribute to member selection and manage marketing and communications. I am also involved in AIAS and NOMAS, which allow me to engage with the broader architecture community. I am fluent in English and French, and I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to my work. I am particularly interested in interior design and how it intersects with architecture to shape everyday experiences.

Florence Richard

I am an architecture student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a strong academic focus on design, material systems, and environmental performance. My work is grounded in exploring the relationship between architecture, landscape, and human experience, with an emphasis on how spatial narratives and technical systems intersect. I have gained professional experience working at a mid-sized engineering firm in Dallas, where I contributed to drafting and design work across wastewater and mechanical engineering projects. Through this, I developed strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Suite, as well as experience collaborating with engineers and design teams. My earlier internship introduced me to P&IDs, 3D piping models, and quality control processes, helping me build a strong foundation in both technical drawing and project workflow. My academic projects range from site-responsive designs to larger urban proposals. Recently, I have been working on a mixed-use housing development in downtown Troy, focused on affordable living and community-oriented space. Other projects include an art gallery that integrates landscape and light, and a bathhouse along the Erie Canal that explores materiality and transitions between public and private space. Across all of my work, I am interested in how form, light, and material can shape meaningful spatial experiences. Outside of the studio, I am actively involved in leadership and campus organizations, including Pi Beta Phi, where I contribute to member selection and manage marketing and communications. I am also involved in AIAS and NOMAS, which allow me to engage with the broader architecture community. I am fluent in English and French, and I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to my work. I am particularly interested in interior design and how it intersects with architecture to shape everyday experiences.

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I am an architecture student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a strong academic focus on design, material systems, and environmental performance. My work is grounded in exploring the relationship between architecture, landscape, and human experience, with an emphasis on how spatial narratives and technical systems intersect.
I have gained professional experience working at a mid-sized engineering firm in Dallas, where I contributed to drafting and design work across wastewater and mechanical engineering projects. Through this, I developed strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Suite, as well as experience collaborating with engineers and design teams. My earlier internship introduced me to P&IDs, 3D piping models, and quality control processes, helping me build a strong foundation in both technical drawing and project workflow.
My academic projects range from site-responsive designs to larger urban proposals. Recently, I have been working on a mixed-use housing development in downtown Troy, focused on affordable living and community-oriented space. Other projects include an art gallery that integrates landscape and light, and a bathhouse along the Erie Canal that explores materiality and transitions between public and private space. Across all of my work, I am interested in how form, light, and material can shape meaningful spatial experiences.
Outside of the studio, I am actively involved in leadership and campus organizations, including Pi Beta Phi, where I contribute to member selection and manage marketing and communications. I am also involved in AIAS and NOMAS, which allow me to engage with the broader architecture community.
I am fluent in English and French, and I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to my work. I am particularly interested in interior design and how it intersects with architecture to shape everyday experiences.

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Work Experience

Drafter/Intern at Ardurra
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Drafts drawings for professional engineers in a mid-sized public engineering firm, focusing on wastewater and mechanical systems. Created P&IDs, 3D piping and tank drawings, and PFDs; used CAD in various settings; improved AutoCAD and Bluebeam skills; collaborated with the graphics/design team for the Dallas HQ; gained experience in project execution and QA/QC.
Drafter Intern
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Drafting intern; Created P&IDs, 3D piping and tank drawings, and PFDs using CAD software including CadWorks and AutoCAD; learned time management to meet deadlines; participated in project meetings with designers; learned drafting color codes and QA/QC.
Tennis Coach at Twin Creeks Tennis
August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022
Coached kids aged 4 to 12; developed quick problem-solving skills; built patience and leadership.
Director of Membership Recruitment at Pi Beta Phi - New York Epsilon Chapter
April 1, 2025 - Present
Directed membership recruitment; managed all information about potential new members; maintained confidentiality, fairness, and respectful process within the chapter.
Director of PR and Marketing at Pi Beta Phi - New York Epsilon Chapter
April 1, 2025 - Present
Managed social media and advertising; maintained image of the chapter and showcased philanthropy; ensured respectful representation across campus, city, and other chapters.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2029

Qualifications

Autodesk Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services