APDesign Newsletter 3.26.12
DesignExpo Next Week
Future employment plans are the latest projects being created by Kansas State University design students.
A wide range of firms, agencies and organizations will be on campus 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 2, to discuss full-time positions and internships with students at APDesign’s DesignExpo. DesignExpo will take place in the K-State Alumni Center Ballroom.
In anticipation of DesignExpo, the College has two more student resume critiques scheduled: Monday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 28, from 5:30-7 p.m.
Firms and agencies represented include: 360 Architecture, Kansas City, Mo.;
Populous Group, Kansas City, Mo.; 505 Design, Boulder, Colo.; Canon Design, St. Louis, Mo.; Corgan Associates Inc., Dallas, Texas; Perkins Eastman, New York, N.Y.; SWA Group Inc., Houston, Texas; and many more.
Students are encouraged to dress in business professional attire, bring several copies of their resume, portfolio materials or teasers, and student IDs. A student preparation guide is available at http://www.livebinders.com/play/present?id=267416.
The annual expo is sponsored by K-State’s Career and Employment Services and the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.
For more information about the expo and the firms attending go to http://www.k-state.edu/ces/students/cfdesignexpo.htm.
Upcoming Presentations
APDesign has several presentations scheduled for the next few weeks that you don’t want to miss!
Thursday, March 29, at 2:30 p.m. - Spanish Architect Fran Silvestre will be giving a presentation titled “Three Houses, One Skyscraper and a Chair.” Silvestre will also be lecturing the next day at the Kansas City Design Center at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 3, at 4:30 p.m. - Martin Smith of the NCARB will give a presentation in Seaton 104.
Wednesday, April 4, at 3:30 p.m. - Dr. Kristina Hill of the University of Virginia, will be giving a Landscape Architecture distinguished lecture in the Little Theatre at the K-State Student Union.
Friday, April 13, at 4:30 p.m. - Dr. David Leatherbarrow will present the Ekdahl Lecture, titled “Architecture Otherwise” in the Hemisphere Room at Hale Library.
More Summer Internship Opportunities
Internship Position Information
Contact Information
Firm Name: RSP Architects
Firm Website Address: www.rsparch.com/careers.html
Contact Name: Kristin Erdmann
Contact Title: HR Generalist
KSU Alumnus: no
Work Phone: 612.677.7100
Fax: 612.677.7499
Firm Address:
1220 Marshall St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Position Details
Position(s) Available: 4
Title: Student Intern (Architect)
Compensation: paid
Times Available: Summer Internship
Application Closing Date: April 15th, 2012
Internship Start Date: May 26th, 2012
Internship End Date: August 26th, 2012
Application response requirements:
Letter of Interest
Resume
College Major: ARCH
Company Overview / Description (size of firm / type of projects)
RSP is a diverse firm of professionals. We work internationally, yet are grounded in the local community. Our projects range in size from the very large and complex to the very small and relatively simple. We excel at finding efficiencies for our clients through the consolidation, re-organization or creation of space. Inviting, sustainable, and productive environments are what we always strive to achieve. Our culture is casual and inclusive. It’s a place where friends come to do their best work together in a supportive, collaborative, fun environment. We are currently seeking candidates for architectural student internships.
Job Description
Key features of the role Provide support for project teams in various aspects of the design process, as directed by team leaders.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Participate in developing innovative design solutions in collaboration with other team members; Manage work activities and time efficiently according to project timelines and design standards; Contribute to a fast-paced process to meet client needs and project deadlines
What we’re looking for: Energetic, self-motivated and creative individuals; Highly organized and detail oriented; Excellent verbal & written communication skills; Strong design, graphics, and presentation skills
Required experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
Qualifications include: Enrollment in or recent graduate of a professional degree program in architecture; Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop and Sketch Up; Proven design capabilities on architectural concept and design development
RSP prides itself on being a great place to work, mentor others, and, we like to have fun! Please apply via our careers page www.rsparch.com/careers.html by clicking on the position. Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to provide a portfolio.
EEO/AA No phone calls please.
Internship Position Information
Contact Information
Firm Name: RSP Architects
Firm Website Address: www.rsparch.com/careers.html
Contact Name: Kristin Erdmann
Contact Title: HR Generalist
KSU Alumnus: no
Work Phone: 612.677.7100
Fax: 612.677.7499
Firm Address:
1220 Marshall St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Position Details
Position(s) Available: 2
Title: Student Internship (Interior Design)
Compensation: paid
Times Available: Summer Internship
Application Closing Date: April 15th, 2012
Internship Start Date: May 30th, 2012
Internship End Date: August 30th, 2012
Application response requirements:
Letter of Interest
Resume
College Major:
IAPD
LA
Company Overview / Description (size of firm / type of projects)
Are you self-motivated, energetic & creative interior design student? RSP Architects is currently seeking candidates for student internships.
RSP is a diverse firm of professionals. Our interiors professionals take an objective approach to uncover the specific, unique needs of each client and provide quality solutions with high service integrity. We design interior spaces for the corporate, cultural, federal government, hospitality and retail markets.
Job Description
Key features of the role: Support project teams in various aspects of the design process, as directed by team leaders.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Participate in developing innovative design solutions in collaboration with other team members; Manage work activities and time efficiently according to project timelines and design standards; Contribute to a fast-paced process to meet client needs and project deadlines; Flexible ability to work with many people utilizing your skills and talents
Required experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
Qualifications include: Current enrollment in a professional degree program in Interior Design; Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop and Sketch Up, Excel, Microsoft, Adobe systems; Strong design, graphics, presentation, and communication skills; Ability to multi-task and be highly organized; Strong understanding and capabilities with interior concept design development; Learning knowledge of material products and finishes
RSP prides itself on being a great place to work and we strive to provide career-learning opportunities to emerging professionals in the field of design.
Please apply via our careers page www.rsparch.com/careers.html by clicking on the position. Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to provide a portfolio.
EEO/AA No phone calls please.
RAW Provence 2012
What could be better than studying architecture in the South of France this summer?
Join us June 4-22, 2012 for Provence 2012, a 3-week design studio in Aix en Provence, France.
Provence 2012 is an intensive design studio to investigate the experiential qualities of architecture through the rich artistic and architectural traditions in Aix en Provence and surrounding environs. Studio exercises include conceptual design and full-scale modeling of design solutions.
The workshop is offered in partnership with the Institute for American Studies (IAU) and the Marchutz School of Art and students are eligible to earn 3 credits through IAU. Application deadline: April 15, 2012.
For more info and to apply: RAWDesignBuild.com | 612-845-8535 | info@rawdesignbuild.com
Campus Master Plan Meetings This Week
Learn about our progess: Open meetings with campus planners March 28-29
By Ruth Dyer
Dear K-State Community,
The Kansas State University Campus Master Plan Update process is going strong.
Our campus planners from Ayers Saint Gross (planning), Martin/Alexiou/Bryson (transportation), and Vireo (landscape architecture), will be on the Manhattan campus reporting about what they have heard and learned about K-State during previous open campus meetings and listening sessions.
Four open campus meetings are scheduled:
Wednesday March 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union
Wednesday March 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Flinthills Room, K-State Student Union
Thursday March 29, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union
Thursday March 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union
The format and focus of all four meetings will be a presentation of the existing campus conditions analysis. The same content will be presented at all four meetings to provide multiple opportunities for campus participation in the planning process. For those who cannot attend in person, one of the meetings - the 12:30-1:30 p.m. session Wednesday, March 28 - will be video streamed and available to view on K-State HD.
Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited and encouraged to attend one of the open campus meetings.
Input from campus and community members continues to be collected via a Web-based survey. Access to the survey is available from the Campus Master Plan Update website, http://www.k-state.edu/masterplan/. Click on the “Submit your Feedback” tab on the left-hand side of the page or go to http://www.k-state-masterplan2012.com/ to access the survey directly.
Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts about the future of Kansas State University. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Sincerely,
Ruth A. Dyer, Ph.D.
Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Chair, Campus Master Plan Update Task Force
Delineation Competition
The student delineation competition draws to a close next Friday, April 6, 2012. All entries must be turned in to the Dean’s Office by that time.
Students can turn in up to two entries. If you have any questions, or need copies of the competition form (which must be turned in with each entry), contact Emily Vietti at evietti@k-state.edu
