location: Hollywood, USA
date: 2008 March 28
(I heart architecture.)
jTravis Bennett Russett
>EDUCATION
+++University of California, Los Angeles/ Los Angeles, California
Master of Architecture (M.Arch II): June 2007

+++Ball State University/ Muncie, Indiana
Bachelor of Architecture (5 year professional degree): May 2004
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design: May 2004
>TECHNOLOGY
Autodesk Maya 2008
Rhinoceros 4.0
Magics
Surfcam Velocity
FormZ 5.0
AutoCAD 2008
ArchiCAD 8.0
Plotmaker 3.0
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Acrobat 7.0
Adobe InDesign CS3
Quark Express 7.0
Macromedia Suite 8
Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Mac OS X
Computer Numerically Controlled devices - Three Dimensional Printer, Mill, Laser Cutter
>EXPERIENCE
+++Project Designer
Neil M. Denari Architects
Los Angeles, California
March 2008-Present
The job tasks include: mopping floors and pet grooming.

+++Project Designer
PATTERNS
Hollywood, California
October 2007-Present
The job tasks include: design assistance, design development assistance, construction documentation assistance, and digital fabrication consultation.

+++Design Consultant
DAVIDCLOVERS
Los Angeles, California
July 2007-October 2007
The job tasks include: design assistance, design development assistance, and feasibility study assistance.

+++Workshop Instructor
RICE
Houston, Texas
September 2007
In conjunction with David Erdman, taught a two week workshop built into the "Not-a-Box" graduate option studio. Tasks include: Devising and facilitating technology tutorials and design reviews.

+++Teaching Assistant
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, California
August 2007
Teaching assistant to David Erdman's "Mass Mysteriousness" seminar. Tasks include: Devising and facilitating technology tutorials and design reviews.

+++Graduate Research Studio Design
University of California, Los Angeles: Thom Mayne, Professor
Los Angeles, California
August 2006-June 2007
This is an urban design project sited in Madrid, Espana. I am teamed with Aaron Ragan and Elizabeth Wendell.

+++Job Captain
Williams-Dotson Associates
Indianapolis, Indiana
July 2005-April 2006
The job tasks included: project management assistance, construction documentation lead, construction administration lead, and design rendering lead.

+++Junior Designer
Studios Architecture
New York, New York
January 2005-June 2005a
The job tasks included: project design assistance, construction documentation assistance, and design rendering lead.
Project links: Nokia Wall and Parenting Desk

+++Graphic/Architectural Project Design
Armonics, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
July 2004-September 2005
The job tasks included: project design lead, graphic design lead, and design rendering lead.
Project links: Armonics, Inc, Merrill Residence, and antiHOUSE@36

+++Undergraduate Thesis Design
Ball State University: AE Sonne Palmer, Professor | Olon Dotson, Advisor
Muncie, Indiana
August 2003-June 2004
This was a programmatic and formal exploration of an interstitial zone between "Chinatown" and "Little Italy" in New York City, USA.
Project link: Approximate Disjunction

+++Architectural Intern
Griffin-Enright Architects
Los Angeles, California
January 2003-July 2003
The job tasks included: project design assistance, design rendering lead, and physical modeling lead.
Project links: Mobile Exposure and Saenz Residence
>AWARDS, MERITS, PUBLICATIONS, EXHIBITIONS
Featured on suckerPUNCH - January 2008
"Thought Matters" Publication, Madrid Now - January 2008
Shenzhen Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture, Madrid Now(Shenzhen, China)- December 2007
UCLA Departmental Catalogue, Madrid Now - Fall 2007
"Future Magazine" Publication, Madrid Now - October 2007
"Graduation: 2007" Exhibition, Madrid Now (UCLA)- June 2007-August 2007
"Superficial Superglow" Exhibition, FIZZLE (Paul Gleason Theatre, Hollywood)- CURRENT
Featured School Blog, Archinect 2007.01.29
Logistical Modernity, The Writings 2006 (Editor, 4 essays)
NUVO Fall 2005 (30under30)
glue06 2005 (Approximate Disjunction)
glue05 2004 (Birdhouse)
RE:CAP Fall 2004 (Birdhouse)
Outdoor Indiana March/April 2004 (Birdhouse)
glue03 2002 (ICMA)
arquitectura 2002 (Tango Museum)
Indiana Concrete and Masonry Association Design Competition Award Winner 2001