10+ years in the architecture/interiors, planning, and construction industry.
Specialty in custom residential design, office upfits, food/beverage establishments, and park facilities.
Broadly experienced with producing design deliverables and technical documents in an efficient manner.
Strong client communication and project management skills.
Project Manager + Designer | Ellen Cassilly Architects | Durham, NC
January 2022 – Present
Architectural Designer | Haven Design Build | Durham, NC
February 2021 – December 2021
Architectural Staff | CJMW Architecture | Raleigh, NC
August 2019 – January 2021
Architectural Associate, Project Manager | Shaw Design Associates | Chapel Hill, NC
March 2016 – August 2019
Operations Specialist | Spoonflower | Durham, NC
August 2014 – March 2016
Architecture Intern | Design Line Studios | Raleigh, NC
March – August 2014
Field Engineering Intern | Clark Construction Group | Washington, DC
May – August 2013
Green Building Intern | NCSU Sustainability Office | Raleigh, NC
May – August 2012
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), NAAB Fifth Year Program
North Carolina State University
2014 – 2015 | Cum Laude
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture (BEDA)
North Carolina State University
2010 – 2014 | Cum Laude
Prague Institute | Study Abroad
North Carolina State University
Fall Semester 2013
Bachelor of Architecture Portfolio | NC State University, 2011 - 2015
Study Abroad Sketchbook | NCSU Prague Institute, Fall 2013
Art Portfolio | Jamesville-DeWitt High School, 2006 - 2010
Co-President, AIAS NCSU Chapter | Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
American Institute of Architecture Students Chapter Member, 2010 - 2015
Hosted Raleigh's first AIAS South Quad Conference, Spring 2013
Attended Forum and Grassroots National Conferences
Ellen Cassilly Architects – Durham Magazine Best of Durham, Readers' Favorite Architect, 2024
Ellen Cassilly Architects – INDY Week Best of the Triangle, Architecture Studio, 2023
Shaw Design Associates – Chapel Hill Magazine Best of Chapel Hill Readers' Favorite Architecture Firm, 2016 - 2019
Third Prize, "Modular Campus" – Louis Sullivan Masonry Design Competition, 2013
Scholarship Nominee, "MediaHub" – American Institute of Architects, Triangle Chapter, 2012
Honorable Mention – Concrete Masonry Unit Wall Design, 2012
Gold Key, Art Portfolio – Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, 2010
Silver Key, "Morning Roast" – Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, 2010
Second Place, "Morning Roast" – 37th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition at the Community Folk Art Center, 2009
BIM
Archicad
Revit
Vectorworks
CAD
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD LT
3D Modeling + Rendering
SketchUp
Graphics
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
By Hand
Drawing + Drafting + Diagramming
Building Scale Models
"...When she arrived (to our office in March of 2016) she had limited experience working in an architectural firm, but she quickly fit into our small team and added her talents of creating SketchUp models, producing renderings, and drafting in AutoCAD Architecture to our capabilities. Beyond that, her organization skills were utilized to establish office systems and methods...
I would highly recommend Amanda to any firm she is interested in joining. Her attitude, adaptability, and talents would be a great asset to any firm..."
Keith Shaw, Principal ArchitectLetter of Recommendation – 10/01/2019I really appreciate your clarity and thoroughness. I NEVER feel like you are bullshitting me. I always feel like you are paying attention to detail and communicating very clearly with me. I LOVE your aesthetic eye. I'm really grateful for all of that."
Client, Ellen Cassilly ArchitectsEmail – 03/21/2022"...I think you are very talented. Of all the plans I have reviewed so far- yours are the best. I wish you all the success in your career and I am so glad our city has your talent here."
Plan Reviewer, City of RaleighEmail – 10/11/2022"Our experience with Ellen Cassilly Architect was excellent from start to finish. Ellen listened carefully to our vision as we described our ideal age in place home and her initial concept was very close to the final project design.. Ellen and Amanda were very open to our thoughts on minor changes and quickly incorporated those into the plans. We live a few hours drive from Durham so we did not have Ellen and her team over see the build but they remained available and helpful during the process for questions that came up. In the end, we love our new home and would recommend Ellen Cassilly Architect to anyone planning to build or renovate."
Client, Ellen Cassilly ArchitectsGoogle Review – December 2024"We worked with Ellen and her team to design and build out a bar/taproom concept. From start to finish, they were patient, thoughtful, and caring. They went above and beyond, were extremely knowledgeable about process and timelines, and were very diligent about executing the final vision on time and on budget. Can't recommend this team enough."
Client, Ellen Cassilly ArchitectsGoogle Review – February 2025"Ellen and Amanda were great, helping us to devise the basic plan for what we wanted to accomplish with a renovation and to see what other opportunities that opened. Ellen can see what’s possible in the bones of an older house so you open your old front door to a new place to live. She also helped us find the contractor who was right for our job. She and her team are with you through the process."
Client, Ellen Cassilly ArchitectsGoogle Review – May 2025