GAVIN ROBB W.

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G AV I N R O B B
w.gavin.robb@ gmail.com
18 upland cambridge MA
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HARVARD GSD
2010 —2014
AIA SCHOOL MEDAL
COSUTTA PRIZE NOMINEE
PLATFORM 4-7
MASTER IN ARCHITECTURE WITH DISTINCTION
Master in Architecture with distinction, class of 2014. Thesis work argued for a new discursive
construction of the sublime. Previous work investigated the limits of geometric system,
infrastructure, prosthetic, language, decomposition of the body, and the role of architecture as
an active translator between the human and the beyond-human. Awarded AIA School Medal for
excellence in the study of architecture.
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WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY
2003 —2007
UNIVERSITY HONORS
Bachelor of Arts with university honors in Art History. Written thesis explored the semiotic
re-transcription of the Viceroy’s House and greater plan of imperial New Delhi, India through
the postcolonial period.
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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYGSAPP
2005 —2006
New York | Paris program in architectural design, history, and theory. Proposed two
architectural interventions within infrastructurally complex urban sites.
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GSD CAREER DISCOVERY
STUDIO INSTRUCTOR
2014
Taught fundamentals of architecture and design thinking to a studio. Constructed and
implemented a pedagogical strategy to introduce students to architectural issues. Wrote briefs,
gave lectures, and led discussions on design.
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HARVARD GEOMETRY LAB
RESEARCH FELLOW
2013 — 2014
Developed strategy and organization of research lab at the Harvard GSD. Proposed current
and forthcoming research projects concerning the role of geometry across all facets of
contemporary design. Oversaw lab administration and project administration.
HISTORY OF GEOMETRY
2011
BAROQUE PARAMETRICS
2010
Researched theoretical and practical history of the integration of geometry and architecture.
Developed analytic case studies and performed primary research into the role of advanced
computation and mathematical geometry for forthcoming publication (with Andrew Witt).
Developed dynamic parametric analysis of the unbuilt work of Guarino Guarini. Researched
geometric properties and historical context of the late baroque work, and transposed that
analysis into a contemporary interactive virtual environment. Work was carried out under a
junior faculty grant from the GSD. (with Cameron Wu).
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FABRICATION LAB, GSD
CNC TEACHING ASSISTANT
Responsible for operating CNC equipment in the GSD FabLab. Implemented, streamlined, and
updated MasterCAM workflow and safety procedures. Responsible for student training and
overseeing safe and efficient operation of equipment.
2012-2014
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w.gavin.robb@ gmail.com
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TEACHING ASSISTANT, GSD
2012 — 2014
Assisted various professors in leading studio and technical courses at the GSD. Responsibilities
included giving individual design critiques, holding tutoring sessions and workshops, organizing
the structure and discursive intent of coursework, and giving technical lectures.
GSD 1101
2013
GSD 1202
2012
GSD 1304
2014
GSD 2122
2011
GSD 6227
2011
Assisted Jeffry Burchard with his first semester core studio in architectural design.
Assisted Florian Idenburg with his fourth semester core studio in architectural design.
Assisted Mack Scogin with his option studio in architectural design.
Assisted Cameron Wu with his course on projective geometry and complex surface discretization.
Assisted Patrick McCafferty with his course on introductory statics.
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CAMERON WU
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
PS.1 YOUNG ARCHITECTS
Lead design team, PS.1 Young Architects Program nominated finalist. Collaborated on design
and production of proposal and oversaw project team. Produced final competition renders.
(Cameron Wu, Principal)
2010 —2012
2012
ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS
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Lead design team, Haiti Cathedral Competition.
(with Cameron Wu, Jeffry Burchard, Drew Cowdrey)
2011
Lead Design team, Atlanta History Museum Competition.
(with Cameron Wu, Jeffry Burchard, Mark Lewis)
2010
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Designed 7 000sf utility barn and workshop. Designed 500sf residential addition. Designed 600sf
residential renovation. Oversaw construction and specification of all three projects.
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KINLIN RUTHERFURD
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
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2010
2008 —2009
Junior design architect on multiple residential projects in New York City, NY, and Fisher’s Island,
NY. Responsible for SD / DD / CD documents and construction administration.
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SMITH & VANSANT
INTERN ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER
2006 —2008
Junior design architect on multiple residential projects in Hanover, NH, and Norwich VT. Project
lead on single-family home in Norwich, VT. Responsible for SD / DD / CD documents and
construction administration.
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FOSTER REEVE & ASSOC.
DESIGNER, PROJECT FOREMAN
Designer and project foreman for design and fabrication of high-end architectural plaster.
Responsible for schematic and shop drawings. Coordinated shop production and field
installation of ornamental plasterwork.
2009 —2010
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G AV I N R O B B
w.gavin.robb@ gmail.com
18 upland cambridge MA
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AIA SCHOOL MEDAL
2014
Received AIA School Medal and Certificate of Merit for excellence in the study of architecture at
the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
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COSUTTA PRIZE NOMINEE
NOMINATED FINALIST
2011
Nominated finalist for the Araldo A. Cosutta Prize for Design Excellence for outstanding design
work in core studios at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
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PLATFORM 4-7, GSD
EXHIBITED / PUBLISHED
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Work chosen for Platform 4, 5, 6, and 7. Exhibited and published in spring and fall exhibitions of
2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
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HONORS IN ART HISTORY, WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Received university honors for senior research thesis.
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VIRTUAL WORK
GRAPHIC
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premier.
Familiar with CSS3 + HTML 5 Web development.
ARCHITECTURAL
Proficient in Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, AutoDesk 3DS Max, V-Ray suite, MasterCAM.
Familiar with Sketchup, Maxwell Renderer.
PARAMETRIC
Proficient in Grasshopper, Digital Project (CATIA).
Familiar with Kangaroo, Panelling Tools, MathCAD.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Proficient in EcoTect, DIVA.
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PHYSICAL WORK
FABRICATION
Proficient in rapid prototype CNC 3-axis Milling, 3D printing, laser cutting.
Familiar with CNC 5-axis robotic control and assembly, Arduino interfaces.
MANUAL
Proficient in model-making, woodworking, carpentry, light construction.
Familiar with metalworking, plaster working.
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