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Manuel Morelli

Manuel Morelli

Valley Stream, NY, US

 
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About 

I have spent more than five years working under the leadership of Architect, Mr. Enrico Lucca while graduating from the prestigious Chalmers University of Gothenburg in Sweden.  This education has improved my composition and design skills, as well as the use of materials.

These skills enabled me to assist Mr. Lucca as a site manager and gain one-on-one training and mentoring as he was a scholar of renowned Architects. During my internship, I successfully obtained my Architect license in Italy; thereby, assisting in the restoration of landmark historical building (1650), new high school for Capri Island (50,000 sq.ft.) and writing and publishing several articles. I assisted him also in several Landscape Projects, which the most important is “Il Belvedere Del Faro di Punta Carena – Capri (IT) (The Belvedere of the Light House of Carena Horn – Capri IT).

Currently, I am Senior Architectural Designer at Architecture by Domani, a small firm who is engaged in alterations, new constructions, zoning & code analysis, Tenant Protection Plan and DOB filings. I'm also working for a no profit organization - Local Design Construction Department - as Professional Designer, where I design and follow alteration of religious building in New York City and New York State. 

I developed landscape plans for business building and private homes which includes water features and sculptures. I was able to manage personnel and materials with success.

I developed plans for residential and mixed used buildings, retail stores and auditoriums.

I have organizational skills and strong attention to details and I am able to work in a group and independently. I’d love to create a team atmosphere leading to successful completion of project. 

My past experience shows the ability to meet deadlines, to prepare construction documents including plans, details, sections, elevations and schedules and assists with drawing issuance during the bidding and negotiation phases. As an architect I pay keen attention to problem areas while offering creative technical solutions.

I understand the connection between assigned tasks and the greater project and follows through.

My personal goals will help your firm to progress and grow. I’m eager to establish my license in NYS and I’m actively pursuing it. I’m keenly interested in Green Building construction and I’m looking forward to establish my LEED Green Associate and take this to a higher level. In Italy I was a building energy consumption certifier and I prescribed methodologies and systems enchantments to improve building performances (A.P.E.).

My background as a Land Surveyor and Landscape Designer make me a candidate with more spectrum than others. I can design drain systems, roads, retaining walls. 

I developed the ability to see the overall connection between building and its environment. 

I really look forward to having the opportunity of working with your firm and hope to hear from you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Manuel Morelli

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Architecture By Domani, Lynbrook, NY, US, Senior Architectural Designer

· Develop design and construction drawings for alterations and construction projects.
· Code Analysis & Zoning Analysis for upcoming projects to ensure buildability.
· Realization of Tennant Protection Plan.
· Local Law 11, façade inspections to determine problems and prescribe repairs.
· Organization and management of meetings with clients to discuss design and materials.

Jan 2020 - current
 

Local Design Construction Department, Warwick, NY, US, Professional Designer

· Develop design and construction drawings for nonprofit alterations and construction projects.
· Contact local authorities (Landmark Preservation) for new constructions and change land use mediating between the AHJ and client.
· Brainstorming and coordination among civil/HVAC/ structural engineers, drafters, design lead and architects to optimize resources and insure timely completion of the project.

Jan 2012 - current
 

Luccarchitettura, Anacapri, IT, Architect

 Design projects for supermarkets, villas, private living
renovations, parking lots and landscapes.
 Energy certification (ACE, APE – Italian & European
certification system).
 On site management while collaborating with engineers
and architects to gain project approval from AHJ.

Apr 2010 - current
 

Frank Suppa Landscaping Corp., Hicksville, NY, US, Project Architect - Designer

 Coin designs (drawings/renderings) for landscape
projects of water features, entryways to corporate plazas, planters, benches, pavements, pools, fire pits,
outdoor kitchens and patios.
 On/off-site project management: estimates, proposals,
payment schedules, shop drawings and construction
drawings.
 Meet with clients to discuss design and materials as
well as with general and sub-contractors for scheduling
of timeline and labor.
 Solve engineering problems onsite issues, through
critical thinking. Detailed construction drawings for
structural iron works, reinforced concrete work,
architectural work, lighting, plumbing and
waterproofing.

Jun 2015 - Oct 2018
 

Artemisia studio, Montecatini Terme, IT, Architect

 Drafting of drawings and renderings for upcoming
design projects of office complexes, multi-functional
halls, public service venues, private living renovations.
 Manage the exhibition set up for trade show events.

Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
 

Education 

University of Florence | Faculty of Architecture, Florence, IT, BArch, Science of Architecture

Oct 2003 - Jul 2008
 

HIGH SCHOOL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR SURVEYOR, Bassano, IT, High School, Survayor

Sep 1992 - Jul 1996
 

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