CLAIRE RONAN


claire.ronan18@gmail.com
Brooklyn, NY 



EDUCATION

2016: The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Summa Cum Laude with Honors Research Distinction in Architecture


WORK EXPERIENCE

2024 - current: New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY, Fabrication Lab Supervisor

2020 - 2023: The Factory NYC, Brooklyn, NY, Drafting Manager

2018 - 2020: Associated Fabrication, Brooklyn, NY, Digital Fabricator and CNC Operator

2016 - 2018: Ann Hamilton Studio, Columbus, OH, Studio Assistant for Public Art

2016 - 2018: Roto, Dublin, OH, Exhibit Technician

2016 - 2018: Arch Out Loud, Denver, CO, Editor of the Out Loud Journal

2015 - 2016: Facilities Information and Technology Services, Columbus, OH, BIM Assistant



BUILT WORK

2020: Flop Couch design and fabrication, Brooklyn, NY

2019: Sun Shade design and fabrication for the Lot Radio, Brooklyn, NY

2018: Jacob’s Ladder Bed design and fabrication, Brooklyn, NY

2016: REmodeled Fashion Schau set design and fabrication, Knowlton Hall, Columbus, OH

2015: Sanctuary Pavilion design and fabrication, Mansfield, OH



FABRICATION SKILLS

Seven years of experience in CNC machining and programming: flip milling, 3D surfacing, jig making and trimming, miniature engraving, cutting various materials (plywood, hardwood, MDF, laminate, solid surface, aluminum, HDPE, acrylic, polycarbonate, acetal homopolymer, PVC, foam, cardboard) 

Other Skills: laser cutting, general woodworking equipment, manual mill, metalworking lathe, plastic machining and adhering. Some experience with 5-axis CNC, CNC plasma cutting, metalworking, and soldering.



DIGITAL SKILLS

Rhino, RhinoCAM, MasterCAM, Revit, AutoCAD, FormZ, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Some experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Grasshopper, and Solidworks.



AWARDS

2016: Gui Competition Finalist, Knowlton School of Architecture, London Public Library

2016: Studio Book Award Recipient (with groupmates Sarah Montague, Josiah Poland, and Stephen Steckel), Knowlton School of Architecture, Charactericities Honors Thesis

2016: Third Place at the Denman Research Forum, Ohio State University, Digital Fabrication with Reclaimed Materials 

2015: Studio Book Award Recipient, Knowlton School of Architecture, Sanctuary Pavilion in Mansfield, OH



updated: 6/23/2024