Benjamin Martinson

Experience

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  Pratt Institute

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Collaborated with studio & seminar professors to provide targeted support their students' technical and design-related problems.

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  KOLMAC llc

  Feb 2007 - Sept 2009

  Designer

  Involved in the production and modeling of numerous projects, both conceptual andrealized. Performed BIM modeling in Revit which played a large part in the production anddocumentation for non-conceptual projects.

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  Buro Happold

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2008

  Technical Graphics/CoSA Intern

  Coordinated engineers’ and architects’ Revit models for 3D coordination of HVAC, Structureand systems components of a 60,000 sqft lab renovation for F.I.T. Developed Revit implementation processes for structural engineering staff. In addition to work involving BIM modeling, also engaged in environmental and daylighting analysis of the renovation of theQueens Museum of Art.

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  Pratt Institute

  Sept 2008 - now

  Current member of the technical and media faculty in Graduate Architecture & Urban Design.

  • Adjunct Associate Professor

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2021
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  Studio Frazar

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2012

  Project Manager/Designer

  Modeled, documented and prepared interior renovation projects for construction.Interfaced and mediated personal and financial relationships between designer, clientsand contractors. Responsible for all aspects of design projects from conceptualization todocumentation and implementation.

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  Scott Edwards Architecture

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  Project Designer

  Acted as lead designer and drafter for the Orchard Office Project, a 25,000 sqft green specoffice building. Work included full construction set, permit, and marketing package; structural/ civil coordination; and client, team, and drawing management.

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  Evans Heintges Architects

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2015

  Designer / Technical Staff

  Worked with small collaborative teams on all phases of commercial and educational projects including renovations and ground-up construction projects in New York City. Architectural tasks included design, documentation and construction oversight of architectural projects and interior office renovations. In addition to the architectural tasks outlined above, was also responsible for overseeing the implementation of BIM workflows in all project phases; for training other staff members in the use of Autodesk Revit and for the development and management of office standards for all BIM projects. Show less

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  Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

  May 2014 - Jan 2016

  Assistant Professor

  Teaching Digital Modeling for Urban Design. Topics include 3D modeling (Maya, Rhino), representation (Mental Ray rendering, 2D drawing), animation (Maya) and video compositing (After Effects).

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  Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  Technical Architect
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  Buro Happold

  Jun 2019 - now

  • Associate Principal

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Associate Technical Architect

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Technical Architect

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2021