About/Personal Statement
I am a December graduate within the B.Arch Program at the University of Tennessee with a passion for urban connectivity, accessibility, sustainable design, and speculative futures.
My focus is on making cities more efficient, inclusive, and forward-thinking through architecture. I currently work on the Fabrication and Spaces Team at the College of Architecture and Design where I develop my design and material exploration skills by working with faculty and students to create a more accesible and better space. I was also working as a research assistant with Professor Mark Stanley, exploring speculative futures in Oak Ridge and beyond.
My experience includes working with the Civic Design Center in Nashville, using GIS software for urban analysis, and researching speculative futures across various landscapes. Additionally, I have honed my skills in digital and physical modeling, from fabrication techniques to immersive rendering. My coursework in urban planning and integrative systems has provided hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and civic architecture.
Proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Enscape, Unreal Engine, and Blender enables me to approach design challenges with both creativity and precision. Through my research opportunities and hands-on work in the building, I have been able to strengthen my collaboration and problem-solving skills and am eager to contribute my knowledge and creativity to shaping the future of the built environment in any capacity.
For access to my resume, click here
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University of Tennessee B.Arch w/ GRDS Minor & History Minor
August 2020-December 2025
Mount Juliet High School, High School Diploma
August 2015-May 2019
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COAD Fabrication and Spaces Member
May 2023-December 2025
Fabricating various design works around the COAD building to improve faculty and student life
Mark Stanley, R+D
January 2024-January 2025
Researching various technologies and speculative futures in a post-anthropocene world. The agriculatural industry and nuclear waste were primary studies at hand.
Back of House Worker, SoKno Taco
June 2022-April 2024
Responsible for providing excellent customer service and fast dining skills in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for cooking and plating of foods.
Fry Cook, PDK Southern Kitchen & Pantry
May 2019-January 2022
Responsible for providing excellent customer service and coordinating orders between front counter staff and kitchen staff as well as cooking and preparing dishes to serve.
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Rhino
Revit
Blender
Unreal Engine
Adobe Creative Cloud
Wood Fabrication
GIS Software
Project Management
Design Research
Urban Planning
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UTK Dean’s List, 2021-2025
3.5 GPA and Above
EUReCA Award Recipient, 2024
Architectural Honorable Mention
Nashville Transit and Placemaking Forum Showcase, 2024
Project Showcase and Proposal
National Society of Leadership and Success, 2021-2022
Chapter Member
Interact Club Member, 2018-2020
Community Service Member
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Darren Terrel, Current Superior
Mark Stanley, Former Superior & Professor
James Rose, Former Professor
Kevin Stevens, Former Superior & Professor
kevin.stevens@utk.edu
Clay Adkisson, Former Professor
Will Rosenthaul, Former Professor
James Roha, Former Professor
Contact
Please provide your information in the form to the right if you wish to reach out about any information regarding opportunities to work or questions in regards to full portfolio!
chris.pyle74@gmail.com
(615)651-1409