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kent severin

kent severin

Los Angeles CA, USA

 

About 

I am an architectural consultant & project manager with a strong background in modernist design. I specialise in exacting architectural restorations of homes of historical recognition as well as those that are not yet recognised. 

I am skilled in perfecting complex specifications, expert at employing bespoke methods of fabrication and value engineering. A specialist in the procurement of fine architectural materials--from rendering to installation. If a project requires an unavailable component, I have the skill set & sources to fabricate the particular material(s) to meet exact specifications. 

My diverse background & broad range of skills also allows me to approach international manufacturers directly to create custom materials to meet project specifications. 

I am peerless at finding what cannot be found. Many of my close friends are former clients. 

Employment 

Severin-Minton Architectural Consultants, Los Angeles CA, USA, Principle, Director

Restoration (preservation) and project management of architectural homes of historic significance with fastidious attention to detail.

Specification, procurement, restoration and or fabrication of fine architectural hardware and materials for high end residential and hospitality projects.

Furniture and design and fabrication.

Mar 2015 - current
 

The Nanz Company, New York, NY, US, Brand Ambassador

Face of The Nanz Company, Interfaced with the A&D community to identify and land qualified projects in North America.

May 2013 - Apr 2015
 

Sean O'Connor Lighting, Beverly Hills CA, USA, Project Archivist

Responsible for collection & organization / documentation of work performed by of the leading international lighting firm.

Mar 2011 - Jul 2013
 

Dornbracht USA, Atlanta GA, USA, Marketing Coordinator, Specification/Sales Representative

Specification of manufacturers materials for hospitality projects, contract sales & representation.

Jan 2003 - Mar 2005
 

Project Architectural, Los Angeles , Principal

Specification, procurement, fabrication and sales of high end architectural hardware, tile and plumbing fixtures. The company ethos was to exact the finest material specifications within a project budget.

Jan 1999 - Dec 2004
 

Education 

Santa Monica College, Santa Monica CA, USA, Interior Architecture

Prerequisite courses for Auto Cad.

Jan 2010 - current
 

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena CA, USA, Graphic Design

Sep 1984 - Jan 1986
 

Awards 

Hans Grohe (Axor) North America Marketing Excellence Award, 1st Place

Recognized as top US specification and sales associate of Axor's Philippe Starck line.

1999
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills