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Ellis of SWBR earns NYS Architectural License

Rochester, NY According to SWBR, Caitlin Ellis, AIA, recently received a New York State Architectural License from the New York State Education Department. Ellis is a project architect at the firm.

As a newly licensed professional architect and designer in SWBR’s education studio, she assists with all phases of the design process, including helping manage the firm’s internal design team and external consultants. 

She is also responsible for producing drawing sets and graphics for client presentations, training and mentoring staff, and preparing forms for state agencies, including the New York State Education Department and State Historic Preservation Office, when required for a project. 

Requirements for this licensure include a minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture and at least five years of work experience under a licensed architect. Ellis completed seven New York state exams to receive her license and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.

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