018: Alexandra Chaves: Women in Architecture and Storytelling with 'Profiles'
On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Alexandra Chaves. Alexandra is a project manager at Restructure Studio in Austin TX, a mom, an Austin Women in Architecture (WiA) member, as well as the founder of the WiA 'Profiles' Subcommittee.
We talk about:
Starting her education in Venezuela, finishing a graduate degree in the United States, and starting a career in New York City.
Alexandra's career experience leading up to and during the 2008 recession and how she overcame getting laid off.
We chat about her transition to Austin, working for a women-led and women employed architecture firm, and finding support and encouragement in WiA.
What inspired her to establish the 'Profiles' series and how she works with her husband to put together exciting, thoughtful conversations with featured women in architecture.
We end by chatting a bit about the architectural growth in Austin and how the design community is looking forward to encouraging positive change.
Links:
Connect with Alexandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achavesmuller/
Connect with Alexandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrachaves/
WiA Austin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wia_austin/
WiA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/women-in-architecture-austin/
WiA YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AIAAustin
WiA Only YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yUp1efrUnc&list=PL64jfwlSDBrRzKsvSB5B0l4_VpeGvpMDz
Restructure Studio: https://www.restructurestudio.com/
Arbor Plans: https://arbor-plans.com/
Women in Architecture Austin: https://aiaaustin.org/committees/women-in-architecture/
'Profiles' Video Production and Editing: https://www.gusbernal.com/
Architectette Podcast Website: www.architectette.com
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