Patrisa Pruthi is an architectural designer, creator, and fabricator with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from The Cooper Union: Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture in New York City.
In recent years, Patrisa has been a driving force behind the establishment of two innovative design practices. She co-founded BAS Atelier, a design studio specializing in crafting wall reliefs, and Studio Nulam, a material research design collective exploring the creative potential of post-consumer plastic. As the co-founder, creative director and designer/fabricator of these practices, she has demonstrated a keen ability to integrate objects as a unique aesthetic sensibility in shaping architectural spaces.
Currently, Patrisa serves as a freelance architectural designer, drawing upon her extensive experience gained from notable positions, including roles at Elizabeth Roberts Architects and other renowned firms in NYC. With a focus on high-end residential designs, she seamlessly blends design and craftsmanship to create bespoke environments that captivate and inspire.
Patrisa Pruthi
Architectural Designer, Creator and Maker
Resume
Education
Bachelor of Architecture
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art:
Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, NYCProfessional Experience
Architectural Designer
Freelance
Freelance
Studio Roda
Remote / Miami, Fl | October 2022 – Current
Studio RODA is a residential and commercial interior architecture and furniture design firm located in Miami, Fl.
- Responsible for designing high-end interior residential spaces and for drafting and preparing construction documents for Studio Roda.
Co – Founder
Creative Director
Designer + Fabricator
Material Engineer
Creative Director
Designer + Fabricator
Material Engineer
Studio Nulam
New York, NY / Miami, FL | September 2020 – October 2022
Studio Nulam is an experimental material research design collective exploring the potential of post-consumer plastic as a creative medium.
- Created the structural and conceptual framework for the practice and oversaw all of its operational and managerial aspects.
- Handled various management tasks including general organizing, overseeing production, implementing sales strategies, and engaging with clients. Used good communication and negotiation skills to do this effectively.
- Led the design, engineering, and fabrication of nulam – a post-consumer plastic material – used as a medium to fabricate bespoke designs created in-house.
- Orchestrated strategic media campaigns to enhance brand visibility, engage the audience, and communicate the ethos of sustainable design, building a vibrant online community.
BAS ATELIER
New York, NY / Miami, FL | September 2020 – October 2022
BAS Atelier is a design practice specialized in crafting minimalistic wall reliefs. The reliefs serve as an extension of architecture that transform spaces through an aesthetic exploration of light and shadow.
- Orchestrated the design and production of minimalistic wall reliefs while skillfully managing all technical and managerial aspects of the practice, ensuring seamless operations and efficient workflow in both creative and organizational realms.
- Led sales and marketing initiatives, developing effective strategies to enter markets and demonstrate the artistic value of the reliefs to potential clients and partners.
- Formulated a captivating conceptual framework and produced artistic media that effectively showcased the aesthetic vision and unique features of the wall reliefs, thus engaging the audience and driving interest from the targeted clients.
Architectural Designer
Elizabeth Roberts Architects (ERA)
New York, NY. September 2019 – December 2020
Architecture and design high-end studio based in Brooklyn, New York, known for bringing each project’s original, and often historic, elements to the fore.
- Design and Visualization: Responsible for crafting high end residential spaces accompanied with detailed sketches and renders to convey the designs effectively. Preparation of client presentations to showcase the said designs.
- Technical Proficiency and Compliance: Tasked with producing construction documents in line with NYC’s building and landmark standards.
- Project Management and Collaboration: Overseeing projects and coordinating with clients and contractors for smooth progress.
Construction Manager
Apprentice
Apprentice
ARI GROUP INC
New York, NY | January 2019 – September 2019
Practice offering full-service architectural design, construction and project management services catered to specific client requirements.
- Facilitated complex design aspirations and managed construction projects to ensure project execution on time and on budget.
Subordinate
Chair of Commitee
Chair of Commitee
Student Lecture Series
Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture | September 2017 – January 2018
- Collaborated with a student team to curate a lecture series addressing the school’s educational questions. Managed lecturer research, communication, and event logistics, including venue preparation, school tours, and dinners. Notable speakers included Beatriz Colomina, Neri Oxman, Keller Easterling, Nicole Eisnenman, and AL Steiner
Archive Staff
The Cooper Union Archive
Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture | September 2015 – May 2018
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Managed archival materials and documented student work, ensuring their systematic organization.
Prepared exhibition and publication materials and contributed to archival digitization. Assisted in curatorial efforts and space preparation for exhibitions.
Educator
Saturday Program
Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture | September 2016 – May 2018
- Devoted Saturdays to instructing an architecture course for a class of 30 high school students. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of course leadership, including crafting a comprehensive annual curriculum and curating the year-end exhibition showcasing student work.
Exhibitions
Toward a Concrete Utopia: Architecture in Yugoslavia, 1948–1980MoMA | July 2018
Arthur A. Houghton Jr. Gallery, The Cooper UnionIrwin S. Chanin School of Architecture | THESIS | 2019
End-of-Year Exhibition, The Cooper UnionIrwin S. Chanin School of Architecture | 2014 to 2019
Skills
Languages
English - Full Professional Proficiency
Albanian - Primary Fluency
German - Intermediate
Italian - Intermediate
Albanian - Primary Fluency
German - Intermediate
Italian - Intermediate
Craftsmanship
Hand-drafting; Woodworking; Metalworking; Plaster and Concrete Casting; Pneumatics and Inflatables; Screen Printing; Photography (Film and Digital);
Technical Skills
Autocad; Rhinoceros; V-Ray; ArcGIS; Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom;
Digital Fabrication
Lasercutting; 3D Printing (Formlabs, Makerbot); CNC Machining, Plotter Printing
Other
Exhibition Design; Set Design; Full Scale Prototyping; Photography; Dance; Acting