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