Project Construction

BRIDGET ELIZABETH ABRAHAM, AIA

EDUCATION SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

M.Arch., University of Pennsylvania, 2009

Barclay Farmstead, Cherry Hill, NJ

B.A., Cum Laude, Smith College, 2004.

Project Architect for Building Rehabilitation

Prepared a comprehensive assessment of the building, and

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

provided recommendations for the repair of the deteriorated

S. Harris Ltd., Architect, 2009 to present

roof, building envelope, and damaged interior spaces.

KlingStubbins, Intern Architect, Summer 2008

Prepared Construction Documents, provided bidding

University of Pennsylvania Museum, Draftsperson, 2007

Martinez & Johnson Architecture, Intern Architect, 2005-06 assistance and Construction Administration for the repair of

Blumberg Traveling Fellowship, Design Fellow, 2003 the existing standing seam metal roof, roof framing, masonry,

Smith College, Department of Art, Research Assistant, 2003 wood windows and dormers, and interior plaster work. The

Barclay Farmstead is listed on the State and National Register

MIT, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Research

of Historic Places.

Assistant, 2002

St. Peter s Church, Philadelphia, PA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Project Architect for Comprehensive Roof, Structure and

OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Training, 2010

Cornice Rehabilitation

USGBC LEED Green Associate, 2009

Provided Project Management services to determine and assess

project feasibility. Prepared Construction Documents and

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

provided bidding assistance for the replacement of the Tower

Registered Architect: Pennsylvania

roof. Procured approval from the Philadelphia Historical

Member, American Institute of Architects

Commission. Provided schedule and coordination support for

the project. St. Peter s Episcopal Church is a National Historic

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Landmark.

Board Member, Fairmount Civic Association

Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation

St. Peter s Church, Philadelphia, PA

Member, Design Advocacy Group

Project Architect for Conditions Assessment Reports

Member, Philadelphia Museum of Art

Provided detailed building Conditions Assessment Reports for

the Sanctuary Roof, Tower Roof, Sanctuary Cornice and

PROFESSIONAL HONORS & AWARDS

Sanctuary Roof Structure. Detailed the deficiencies of, and

Walter R. Leach II Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania,

recommendations for rehabilitation of each affected building

School of Design, 2008

system. Presented drawings, photographs and a written report

E. Lewis Dales Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, School

to illustrate the scope of work required to remediate the

of Design, 2008

deteriorated roof, masonry and ornate wooden cornice. The

First Prize, Tectonics: Making Meaning, International Design

reports were used to provide a scope of work and budget.

Competition, 2007

Warren Powers Laird Award, University of Pennsylvania,

Pine Building at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

School of Design, 2007

Staff Architect for Roof Replacement

Honorable Mention, Schenck-Woodman Design Competition,

Prepared Construction Documents for the comprehensive

U. of Penn., School of Design, 2007

replacement of the slate and copper roofing systems at this

Kress Fellow in Historic Preservation, Samuel H. Kress

National Historic Landmark the Nation s First Hospital.

Foundation, University of Pennsylvania, 2007

Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA

EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS & LECTURES

Project Architect for Rehabilitation and Restoration of Cell

Daughters of Invention Panel discussion at the Smith College

Blocks 2, 10, 11, 14 & 15

Department of Landscape Studies, Northampton,

Provided site survey and prepared Construction Documents

MA, 2011

for the comprehensive restoration and rehabilitation of the

Work Publication of the University of Pennsylvania School

roof, masonry, carpentry and plaster of 5 cellblocks. Assisted

of Design, Philadelphia, PA, 2009

with bidding, contract review and contract preparation.

Fiber: Architecture and Textiles Exhibition at the Fuel

Eastern State is a National Historic Landmark.

Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, 2008

Tectonics Exhibition and Publication at the Technische

Omaha Quartermaster Depot, Omaha, NE

Universiteit Eindhoven, International Design

Project Architect for Treatment for Suspended Occupancy

Competition & Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands,

Prepared report defining recommendations for implementation

2007

of a Treatment Plan to place 9 historic buildings in a State of

Responsible Suspended Occupancy. Provided Construction

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Documents addressing site security; building ventilation;

Study Abroad, Goethe Institute, Berlin Germany, 2004.

building conditioning; weatherproofing; vandalism control;

Study Abroad, Universit degli Studi di Firenze, Florence Italy,

pest control; and maintenance of the facility.

2002 - 2003.

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