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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: February 17, 2023
Gienapp Architects hires Ferrante as architectural designer draftsperson
Danvers, MA According to Gienapp Architects, a leading architecture firm, Amanda Ferrante has joined the team as an architectural designer draftsperson. Ferrante has a bachelor of science in Architecture from the UMass Amherst and prior experience in drafting while at J.P. Moriarty Millwork. Ferrante is assisting the firm with the development of AutoCAD and Revit drawings as well as pre-design studies.
“I joined Gienapp Architects to get exposed to more of the technical aspects of architectural design. Here I have a plethora of very knowledgeable colleagues who I can learn from. I’ve already seen growth in my technical abilities and am learning new things every day,” said Ferrante. “Plus, I find it personally satisfying that I am contributing to a team effort and have a part in making sure that what I’m working on runs smoothly. I am very happy here.”
“Amanda has proven herself to be a quick learner and a valuable addition to our office,” said principal, Dale Gienapp, AIA.
“We’re happy to have her as a part of our team.”
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