1. Keven Melara junior architect
516.780.2351 keven.melara@gmail.com 30 Soloff Road Massapequa NY, 11758
New York Institute of Technology New York, NY.................................
School of Architecture and Design
5 year B.Arch Degree
School of Architecture Paris-Belleville Paris, France............................
Study Abroad Program
Diane Paparo Associates New York, NY..................................................
Construction drawings for interior design projects, 3D models, site visits, construction
management and coordination. Worked with designer regarding material selection
and design process. Partook in design development of firm’s rugs and furniture line.
Daedalus Workshop LLC New York, NY..................................................
Produced construction documents, 3D models, physical models and renders for
presentations. Guided clients through 3D models for better understanding of design
and went to sites to survey, speak with clients and work with Architect.
sLAB Costa Rica NYIT Design-Build Inititative Nosara, CR...................................
Worked on a research driven design-build initiative with classmates and professor to
build a recycling center in Nosara, Costa Rica that faced problems with sanitation
and illegal dumping of garbage in wildlife areas. Traveled to Costa Rica to build the
final design and work with classmates and native Costa Rican builders.
B&B Sheet Metal Inc. Long Island City, NY...........................................
Modeling sheet metal panels and products in Rhino to be put into production
immediately after drawings were completed. Worked on estimates and autocad
drawings for bids on projects.
Homeless Shelter Competition..............................................................
Completed a competition design for a homeless shelter in the Lower East Side with
a team using prefabricated storage container units to accommodate different
homeless situations. Submitted project boards with drawings and renderings.
LevitStyle Inc. Levittown, NY..................................................................
Produced construction drawings for residential projects. Worked construction
installing siding, roofing, tiling, gypsum board, framing, pouring foundations and
demolition, assisting carpenter & translation between employer and employees.
Architecture
AutoCad ∙ Rhinoceros ∙ 3DS Max ∙ InDesign ∙ Illustrator ∙ Photoshop ∙ Model making
Languages
English ∙ Spanish
Calligraphy
Calligrapher creating stationary for weddings, engagements and events.
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)...........................
President/Director of NYIT Manhattan AIAS Freedom by Design Program. Lead my
team of architecture students through weekly board meetings, senate meetings
and onto our first constructed project in Staten Island.
Liason and Secretary for AIAS to represent as an organization at NYIT
Education
Experience
Skills
Organizations
Sep. 2008-May 2013
May 2012-Jul. 2012
Sep. 2013-Present
Apr. 2013-Feb.2014
Aug. 2013
Oct. 2011-Feb. 2012
Mar. 2011-Jun. 2011
Nov. 2007-Jun. 2010
Jan. 2011-Aug. 2013