Ben Romo M.Arch Candidate
Stantec
Intern / Washington D.C. / Jun 2026 - Aug 2026 •
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1-847-997-8104
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminromo/
romob6175@gmail.com
Portfolio:
Harding Partners
Childs Dreryfus Group
Intern / Chicago, IL / May 2024 - Aug 2024
Collaborated with the principal architect to • develop a dormitory design option for the Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD), producing drawings for cost estimation and comparing pricing across design options. • Developed architectural renderings for a client (MSD) review meeting during design development, communicating project progress and supporting client feedback.
Produced construction drawings for the reconstruction and preservation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1901 Davenport House, garage, and terrace.
Supported construction administration for preservation projects at Trinity University and the Smithsonian Castle by documenting site progress, conditions, and construction concerns through field reports.
Conducted on-site measurements of historic wood panels and developed dimensioned profile drawings for custom millwork fabrication, coordinating directly with the millwork company to obtain estimates and clarify fabrication requirements.
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Intern / Chicago, IL / May 2022 - Aug 2022 •
Worked directly with architect Paul Harding, FAIA, and a small design team to develop drawing sets and bid proposals while archiving • historic documentation for churches and legacy Harding Partners projects.
Drafted residential unit layouts and coordinated interior design development for kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms within multifamily and mixed-use projects. Sourced finish materials including tile, carpeting, paint, wood paneling, lighting, brick, and stone, coordinating with suppliers and visiting coordinators at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to obtain samples and pricing.
University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Architecture (M.Arch) GPA: 3.94
June 2025 ~ May 2028
Cultural Exchange
Student / Yiwu, China / July 2026 - June 2026 •
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NOMAS Northeast
Member / Philadelphia, PA / Aug 2025 - Present
Participated in a 16-day academic exchange • across Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Yiwu, studying how global supply chains (manufacturing and wholesale) has developed and facilitated rapid urbanization and modernization in China. • Teamed up with Southeast University architecture students in a cross-cultural design charrette, continuing a longstanding academic exchange between Penn and Southeast University.
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Mentored an undergraduate architecture student, providing guidance on academic and career opportunities, graduate school, and portfolio and resume development.
Built relationships with NOMA members, alumni, and local professionals through networking events, including an early-access visit to Calder Gardens and a Philadelphia preservation project tour.
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Participated in professional development roundtables with Philadelphia practitioners, discussing career paths, firm formation, and strategies for entering the architecture profession.
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Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS) GPA: 3.79
Feed My Starving Children Philanthropy Chair / Urbana, IL / Nov 2022 - May 2024
Developed the design and narrative for two • U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competitions, producing plans, elevations, axonometric drawings, diagrams, and renderings for a net-zero educational building (2024) and affordable housing retrofit (2025). • Led weekly architecture sub-team meetings focused on research, design, and drawing production while coordinating design • intentions with electrical, HVAC, market analysis, and sustainability teams.
Member / Philadelphia, PA / Aug 2025 - Present •
Spanish Minor Aug 2021 - May 2025
Architecture Design Team Lead/ Urbana, IL / Aug 2023 - May 2025
AIAS
Engaged with like minded peers committed to advancing equity, representation, and community-centered design within the architecture profession.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Solar Decathalon
https://isu.pub/1xCyQnl
CHSA + Discover Architecture Volunteer / Urbana, IL / Jun 2023 + Jun 2024
Coordinated the recruitment of 500 volunteers • to pack 100,000 meals for children in need, in total we were able to feed 253 children in Haiti for an entire year. Through outreach and communication, raised over $25,000 for Feed My Starving Children, a 501(c)(3) organization. • Led a committee to plan and organize philanthropic events on campus and in the community throughout the school year.
Supported the Construction History Society of America conference by coordinating visiting professionals and historians across campus while engaging with research on preservation and the evolution of construction methods across the United States. Served as a student RA/TA for prospective architecture students, coordinating studio activities, answering questions about architectural education, and providing feedback on design work.
Outside of Studio - Museum of Emotions Competition / 2024 / Recognized by Buildner, the international competition site, for submitted project [Rig]ged Microhome Competition / 2023 - University of Illinois Men’s Rugby Club; University of Pennsylvania Men’s Rugby Club / 2021-2025; 2026- / Balanced 10-12 hours a week mentoring practicing and traveling for BIG 10 matches and tournaments. - Gargoyle Honors Society / 2025 / University of Illinois School of Architecture