Raeesa Parvez Patel
Ithaca
Summary
Historic preservationist and architectural designer with valuable experience at the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, excelling in architectural drawings review, history research and community engagement. Proven ability to enhance datasets and present innovative preservation strategies, while effectively collaborating with teams to promote historic preservation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adolf Placzek Fellow
NEW YORK CITY LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
NEW YORK CITY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted research and analysis on NYC's designated properties, tracking preservation trends, alterations, and adaptive reuse through Landmarks Preservation Commission permits, and architectural drawings.
- Expanded Landmarks Preservation Commission's dataset, analyzed ownership and zoning issues, and presented findings on best practices for adaptive reuse and preservation of religious properties.
Architect
HUNNARSHALA FOUNDATION FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS
BHUJ-KUTCH
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Developed architectural design, presentation, 3D models, and construction drawings for three earthen architecture projects and two Guastavino vaulting structures using AutoCAD, SketchUp, RhinoVAULT, and Lumion.
- Produced posters, training manuals, and instructional presentations for traditional building material workshops, promoting heritage conservation skills, and knowledge-sharing within local community and professional networks.
Junior Architect
RUSHI SHAH ARCHITECTS
AHMEDABAD
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Prepared 3D models, presentations, and construction drawings for private residences, low-cost housing projects, sports clubs, and landscape projects using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop.
Education
MA - HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PLANNING
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
ITHACA, NY07.2025
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE -
L. J. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
AHMEDABAD, INDIA07.2018
Skills
- Architectural drawing review
- Architectural history research and documentation
- Case management
- Community engagement
- Database maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Survey design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written communication
Affiliations
- Autocad
- Rhinoceros 3d
- Sketchup
- Revit
- Lumio
- ArcGIS Pro
- Photoshop
- Indesign
- Ms Word
- Ms Excel
- Ms Powerpoint
Awards
- Upcoming Photographer of the Year, UNESCO WHV Camp, 12/01/18
- International Scholarship for Pursuing MA in Historic Preservation and Planning, Aga Khan Foundation
- Graduate Research Award, Kermit C. and Janice I. Parsons Scholarship, 2023-2024
Training
- Historic Preservation & Planning Field Trip, Washington D.C., DC, 11/01/23, Meeting with Historic Preservationists at the General Services Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the National Council for Preservation Education to understand the nature and scope of work carried out by each.
- Ithaca City Cemetery Cleaning, Ithaca, NY, 08/01/23, In group of two, cleaning and repairing individual headstones in the cemetery under supervision of Historic Preservationists.
- UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers Camp, Ahmedabad, India, 12/01/18, Volunteered for 10 days conducting different activities to raise awareness about the Historic Sites in the First World Heritage City of India-Ahmedabad.
- Young Architects & Design Programme, Dubai, UAE, 03/01/18, Site visit to Al-Ain, UAE: Understanding the process of conservation for earthen architecture and making adobe for active restoration sites.
Accomplishments
- Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship ($74,105) for Masters in Historic Preservation and Planning.
- Merit based Scholarship from Cornell University ($8000) for my Masters in Historic Preservation and Planning.
- Kermit and Janice Parsons Scholarship ($1750) for research in Preserving the Past in Changing Climate at Cornell University.
Timeline
Adolf Placzek Fellow
NEW YORK CITY LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
06.2024 - 08.2024
Architect
HUNNARSHALA FOUNDATION FOR BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS
07.2019 - 07.2023
Junior Architect
RUSHI SHAH ARCHITECTS
01.2019 - 06.2019
MA - HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PLANNING
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE -
L. J. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
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