Richard Rivera

Architectural + Graphic Designer — New York, NY

About

A chocoholic and a sixth-year Doctor of Architecture candidate at the School of Architecture, UHM. My ambition is to work in a dynamic design operation doing a variety of projects around the world

Experience:
1 years
Education:
Doctor of Architecture | Summer 2003 - Dec. 2011
University of Hawai`i at Manoa School of Architecture (UHM-SoA)

Researcher | Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011
University of Hawai`i at Manoa School of Architecture, Hawai`i
- Doctor of Architecture Project, "Student + Design + Competition: Decoding the Competition Culture," explored the history of the design competition system, analyzed historic + current contests, and synthesized recommendations for students who desire to undertake the process

Practicum Studio | Fall 2009 | Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, New York
Study abroad | Summer | 2006 Japan, 2008 Western Europe, 2010 China
BA in Project Management and Design | Spring 2008
University of Hawai`i at Manoa (Graduated on the Dean's List)
Affiliations:
Member AIA New York Chapter
Awards:
- Design portfolio is featured in "Portfolio Design" (4th Edition) by Harold Linton
- Finalist for the Hawai`i Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation Competition
- Two projects published in the UHM-SoA "Student Work Journal: Volume One"
- Awarded the School of Architecture Practicum Scholarship: Spring 2009
- Awarded the Sen Soshitsu Travel Scholarship: Summer 2006
- Hoa Kako'o Student Ambassador: Fall 2003 - Spring 2008

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