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Christopher Day BSc MA

Apartment 110900 East 1st StreetLos Angeles90012

(323)541-7742cday456@hotmail.comwww.chrisdayinla.tumblr.com

Education

M. ArchSouthern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-arc).September 2008 - September 2010

Core skills learned in this advanced thesis program include highly developed 3D modelling and visualization techniques using Maya and Rhino. Designing in this way has enabled me to produce compelling renderings, animations and models (utilizing 3D printers, CNC milling machines and laser cutters).

BSc ArchThe Bartlett School of Architecture, London.September 2003 - June 2006

Under-graduate course, learning from invigorating professors, I was thrust into a competitive, cutting edge design education. This set up key beliefs and skills in conceptual thinking and production along with instilling a strong work ethos. Key skills included hand sketching, model making and advanced problem solving.

Professional Experience

CNC technician, SCI-arc. Los Angeles, CA.October 2010 - May 2012 (Part-time)

Employed part-time assisting shop staff. Duties included helping students with production and teaching various techniques. Other tasks pivoted around maintaining, and operating both powder and plastic 3D printers and helping students CNC mill and laser-cut.

Designer, Layer Architects. Venice, CA.January 2011 - February 2012 (Part-time)

Working 2-3 days per week I was heavily involved in the design of two sculptural installations from inception to competition. These projects differed in material and construction technique although relatively similar in scale. I also worked on the SD and DD documents for two residential projects that unfortunately were delayed.

Visualizer, TestaWeiser. Venice, CA.December 2010 - January 2012

This two month ‘charette’ focused on producing visuals for the TestaWeiser monograph. I also assisted in producing animations for presentations that the directors frequently had to give. Work pivoted around highly conceptual ideas and theories such as climate control, robotic fabrication and scripted geometry.

Assistant Architect, Meadowcroft Griffin Architects. London.July 2006 - January 2008

Entry level architectural assistant. Tasks involved shadowing a firm partner and assisting with planning applications, fabricating models. Creating visualizations right through to detail design and on-site construction problem solving.

Resume

Key sKills

RefeRences;

IllustratorPhotoshopIn DesignAfter Effects

Advanced fabrication techniquesCNC milling (operating & code writing)3D printing (operating/excavating etc.)Laser-cutting

MayaAutoCADRhinoMicrostation

Layer: Emily White, E: emily@layerla.com T: (323) 316-5583SCI-arc: James Peterson, E: james@artcontraptions.com, T : (310) 795-7847

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A new circus for downtown LA. Wax, 3D print, vacuum formed acrylic and lazercut latex.

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A new circus for downtown LA. Day render.

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San Francisco bus terminal concept sketches.

San Francisco bus terminal. 3D print on milled MDF site. 1:200 scale

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Exploded axonometric design documents as part of the SCI-arc DD class.

3D printed joint components for the DD model

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Part 4

Part 7

Part 10

Part 2

Part 5

Part 8

Part 11

Part 3

Part 6

Part 9

Part 12

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Concept sketches, various projects.

Concept site model. Brass components on a cast wax and plaster base.

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Concept sketches, various projects.

Clandestine printers, Eel Pie Island, London.

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Wedding chapel and bakery in Malta. Cast terra-cotta chimneys and mixed media.

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Concept sketches, for the different spaces in the wedding chapel/bakery.

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Diagram of a new public garden, Coachangdi, Beijing.

Lazercut paper diagram exploring circulation paths on the site.

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3 Horned Beast, San Diego. Concept model and on-site production.

3 Horned Beast, San Diego. Remder exploring color transitions.

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3 Horned Beast, San Diego. ABS model. Entrance detail.

3 Horned Beast, San Diego. ABS model.

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Gainsborough Childrens centre, model, 1:100

Sketch-up and collage render of the Lauriston Junior school by Meadowcroft Griffin.

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Double sided oak. CNC milled wall mounted piece with cast rubber inserts.

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Wall piece front view Rubber inset detail.

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Using my fabrication skills in the woodshop, I was commissioned to design a bed and side tables. Renders and drawings were produced to convey to the client details, and overall aesthetic standards.

American airlines business class seat 3D model. Right, members of the US gymnastic team work out on the CNC milled wooden chair at the Venice Bienalle

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Battersea power station new kinetic facade, detail

Battersea power station new roof detail.

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