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Karen Shakman

Karen Shakman

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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435 Hotel Metro

This remodeling entailed in turning two existing workman buildings across each other, each one with dorms utiizing common bathrooms, into a high-end hotel with suites each one with an independent kitchenette and bathroom. The challenge was to preserve an intact envelope and still mange all the plumbing/mechanical chases from bottom up.

 
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Status: Built
Location: San Diego, CA, US
My Role: Project Designer and Architect
Additional Credits: I performed this role while working at SVA Architects in California. My role included design, drafting, project management and client/consultant interaction.