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ABOUT NICK

Nick Hennessey is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Masters of Architecture program from the University of Michigan and a Cum Laude graduate of the Bachelors of Science in Architecture and Interior Design from Ball State University. He is also an Alumnus member of the social fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and is actively involved with various alumni and social programs, volunteering for various organizations, one in particular being Special Olympics of Hamilton County where he is the co-founder and head coach for Tennis.

 

His current research is focused on creating barrier free environments with a specific emphasis in designing an inclusive and equitable spaces and advocating for the eradication of hostile design and architecture. Growing up, he has been embraced by individuals with both physical and intellectual disabilities through volunteering within his local community. Overtime, Nick  noticed that design at all levels has had an impact on everyone, specifically the way individuals with disabilities interact within their environment. Using his education as a platform for growth and research, he explored various ways design can begin to alter the thought process to begin to think of all users, not just the normative; finding that the needs of the disabled coincide with the needs of the majority. This leads him to question the role of architects and designers, that design can do more. Designers can do better!

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Education
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2018-2020 The University of Michigan

  • Degree: Masters of Architecture (M.Arch)

  • GPA: 3.940/4.0 Summa Cum Laude

  • Graduation Date: May 2, 2020

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2014-2018 Ball State University

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science

  • Major: Architecture

  • Minor: Interior Design

  • GPA: 3.732/4.0 Cum Laude

  • Graduation Date: May 5, 2018

 

2010-2014 Carmel High School

  • Degree: Academic Honors

  • Graduation Date: May 31, 2014

 

 

Employment
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July 2020-present Studio M Architecture & Planning

  • 6311 Westfield Blvd, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46220

  • 2 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032

  • Graduate Architect

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June 2019-September 2019 Studio M Architecture & Planning

  • 2 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032

  • Architectural Intern

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May 2018-September 2018 arcDESIGN

  • 201 N Delaware St Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46204

  • Architectural Intern

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May 2017-August 2017 CSO Architects

  • 8831 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240

  • Architectural and Interior Design Intern

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2015-2017 Carmel Racquet Club

  • 225 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032

  • Substitute Tennis Pro​

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2013-2014 Indianapolis Racquet Club

  • 8249 Dean Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240

  • Assistant Tournament Director

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Honors & Awards

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2018-2020 Deans List at the University of Michigan

 

2019- Spring Travel Scholarship from the Taubman College of Architecture and Planning

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2019- Indiana Architectural Foundation Scholarship

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2018- The University of Michigan Merit-Based Tuition Scholarship

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2018- 3rd Place in the National Concrete and Masonry Unit Design Competition

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2018- 1st Place in the Ball State Unit Design Competition

 

2018- 1st Place in the Ball State Clinic Design Competition 

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2014- 2018 Deans List at Ball State University

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2018- Indiana Architectural Foundation Scholarship

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2017- Dr. Kent L Gardner Scholarship

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2017- ASHP Photo Contest Winner

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2017- W. Emil Forman Award (Community Service)

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2017- ACSA~Ball State Steel Competition Finalist

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2016- IHLA Competition Finalist

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2014-present National Society of Collegiate Scholars

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2014- Hamilton County Community Tennis Association Scholarship

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Organizations

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon

  • Alumni Board

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American Institute of Architects (AIA)

  • Associate Member

Proficiency

 

Computer Modeling

  • Revit

  • Rhino

  • AutoCad

  • Sketchup Pro

  • Sketchup Layout

  • Lumion

  • VRAY

  • Virtual Reality

  • Autodesk Flow Design

  • Sefaira

  • Netfab

  • Cura 3D Printing

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Adobe

  • InDesign

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

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Microsoft

  • Word

  • Powerpoint

  • Publisher

  • Excel

  • Outlook

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Other Programs

  • Bluebeam

  • Slack

  • Zoom

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Fabrication

  • Metal Welding

  • 3 Axis CNC Routing

  • Waterjet Routing

  • 3D Printing

  • Laser Cutting

  • Digital Fabrication

  • Model Making

 

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Publications

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New Generics: Investigations into Prefabricated Architecture Volume 1

  • A studio collaboration with Taubman College of Architecture & Planning at the University of Michigan + VINCI Construction

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New Generics: Investigations into Prefabricated Architecture Volume 2

  • A studio collaboration with Taubman College of Architecture & Planning at the University of Michigan + VINCI Construction

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The Future of Work: Forecasting New Spaces of Productivity Volume 3 - Technology in the Workplace + Futures of Telepresence

  • In collaboration with Areeba Bawani & Vama Garrimella  + Taubman College of Architecture & Planning at the University of Michigan + Gensler San Francisco

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Health by Design: A Compendium of Student Work

  • A course collaboration with Taubman College of Architecture & Planning at the University of Michigan + Dr. Upali Nanda

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Building Access: A Design Manual for a Barrier Free Environment

  • Thesis study in collaboration with Taubman College of Architecture & Planning

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Community Service

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Special Olympics of Hamilton County

  • Founder of the Tennis program in 2013

  • Head Coach 2013-present 

  • Nominated for Coach of the Year in 2015

  • Family of the Year in 2019

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Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana

  • Coach for multiple youth sports

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Wheelchair Tennis

  • Active Volunteer

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Inner-City Park Cleanup

  • Volunteer

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Wheelchair Rugby

  • Volunteer​

Campus Activities - University of Michigan

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ARC UMich

  • Architectural Representative Committee of Taubman College at The University of Michigan

  • Student Member

 

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)​

  • Student Member

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Campus Activities - Ball State

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Ball State Architecture

  • Former Student Ambassador

  • Former First Year Mentor

 

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

  • National Social Greek Fraternity

  • Former Social Chairman,

  • Former Apparel Chairman

  • Former Homecoming Chairman

  • Former Formal Chairman

  • Former Faculty Advisor Chairman

  • Former Community Service Chairman

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ASHRAE Student Chapter - Ball State University

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

  • Former President of the Ball State Student Chapter

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American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

  • Student Member

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Order of Omega ~ Delta Upsilon Chapter

  • Outstanding Greek Leaders among the University

  • Former Vice President of Marketing​

 

Gamma Sigma Alpha

  • National Academic Greek Honor Society

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Dance Marathon

  • Participant 2015-2018​​

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Club Tennis​

  • Intramural Tennis organization​

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References available upon request

@ 2021 by NICHOLAS HENNESSEY

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