ELIZA P MONTGOMERY
215 W 108th St. Apt. 9
New York, NY 10025
elizapm@gmail.com
919.609.0519
E D U C AT I O N
Columbia University Graduate School
of Architecture Planning & Preservation
Master of Architecture, 2009-2012
Introduction to Architecture, Summer 2008
New York Paris: The Shape of Two Cities, 2006-2007
Bard College
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, May 2008
Concentration in architecture and sustainable design
Senior Project: Building Weather -
From Climate as Architect to Man-Made Weather
Qingdao University
Bard College Language Program, Summer 2005
Courses in Chinese language, history and culture
University Of New York In Prague
Courses in history and mathematics, Spring 2003
Gymnazium Jana Nerudy
AFS Intercultural Program, 2002-2003
Attended a Czech public school with a focus on music
performance and history
EXPERIENCE
ChinaLab Summer Program
Researcher, Summer 2010
Worked with the GSAPP ChinaLab on a research study of the
transformation of industrial sites to mixed use residential
masterplan developments in Shanghai, China
Arquitectonica
Junior Architect, June 2008-May 2009, Summer 2007
Served as project captain and managed deliverables for Al
Manhal Masterplan in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Assisted in developing a concept design, drew plans and
sections and prepared presentation booklets for Lulu
Island Masterplan and Lulu Island Icon Tower Competition
in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Monaco Waterfront Development,
Principality of Monaco
Frank Harmon Architect
Intern, 6 months combined experience between 2005-2008
Assisted in site research and schematic design
Built site and building models for residential and public
projects in North Carolina
Teaching Assistant, GSAPP
Spring 2011-present
Teaching Assistant for Architectural Drawing and
Representation II course at Columbia GSAPP
Woodshop Monitor
Spring 2010-present
Assisted students with projects in the woodshop and
casting shop and worked on school construction projects
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros, 3D Studio Max, Ecotect,
ArcGIS, Adobe Design Suite, Microsoft Office,
photography, woodshop and model building
LANGUAGES
English, Mandarin Chinese, Czech
AWARDS
Bard College Concerto Competition Winner, Spring 2008
Performed a solo viola concerto with the American
Symphony Orchestra under Leon Botstein
Studio work published in Columbia GSAPP Abstract
2006-2007
Bard College Book Award for Language Learning in
Chinese, 2006
VOLUNTEER
Urban Landscape Lab, GSAPP
Intern, Summer 2010, Spring 2011
Researcher and map making for Safari 7 (New York City)
and Safari 4 (Beijing) projects
PS1 Young Architects Program
Volunteer, Summer 2008, 2009
Assisted in building large scale installations by WORK
Architecture Company and MOS
Clearwater Energy
Intern, Spring 2006
Performed an energy audit of select buildings at Bard
College
Wrote and presented an energy report including
analysis and recommendations to reduce energy use
Common Fire Foundation Housing Co-op
Volunteer, Fall 2005
Assisted in site construction of a Platinum certified LEED
residential building in New York