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Lawrence Wong

Lawrence Wong

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

I have almost twenty years experience in the architecture environment. I pride myself on my strong work ethic, ability to multi-task, motivation, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. I understand the importance of providing outstanding services focusing on clients’ satisfaction. My experience in industrial, commercial, supermarket, research & development, affordable housing, residential, historic preservation, and medical architecture give me unique insight into organizing, expanding, and establishing a landmark status for your business. Additional expertise and qualifications include:

Involved in many aspects of project development and administration – master planning, entitlement, field survey, project development, plan check process, construction administration, and post occupancy evaluation.
Balanced skills and experience in design, documentation, administration, and communication.
Able to be a critical part of the project team – as leader or team player.
1300 hours experience with AutoDesk Revit (including 6 months working experience) and 15+ years experience with AutoDesk AutoCAD.

Employment 

Interior Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Consultant

Working as a team member involved in construction documents detailing, plan check interactions, and code research. Projects include corporate office tenant improvements, housing, and facility upgrades.

Feb 2013 - current
 

Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Consultant

Responsible for the development and creation of design development/50% construction documents for the Shanghai Disney Amusement Park Project; created wall sections, enlarged plans, and details via Revit; worked closely with Building Designers.

Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
 

Menemsha, Hawthorne, CA, US, Senior Job Captain

Responsible for the construction documents and administration for tenant improvement projects on a nation-wide basis; worked with the Revit design program; oversaw work of three team workers. Projects: retail/office tenant improvement and retail development.

May 2011 - Jan 2012
 

COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS, Agoura Hills, CA, US, Principal Architect

Responsible for working directly with the Developer on site planning and strategic land usage; communicated directly with technical and non-technical tenant(s) on office/industrial/retail improvement projects. Projects: office, industrial, warehouse, retail, and site planning.

Apr 2008 - May 2009
 

POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP, Woodland Hills, CA, US, Project Architect

Planned and evaluated phasing plans (new/renovation/expansion); responsible for project budget and general schedule; evaluating new/existing building products; planned and involved in the renovation and reuse of office spaces; provided multiple space plan solutions for tenants and building owners. Projects: office, industrial, warehouse, retail, shower & locker room, and site planning.

Feb 2005 - Apr 2008
 

Ware Malcomb, Woodland Hills, CA, US, Job Captain

Met with owner/Owner’s Representatives; evaluated space programming; prepared site programming; recorded & written meeting minutes; wrote reports; created color/material boards; conducted code/records/historical research; prepared field surveys; prepared construction documents; dealt with structural/mechanical/plumbing/electrical/acoustic/ geotechnical/interior design/hardware/energy consultants; obtained departmental clearances; made county recordings; maintained project folders; provided construction administration; processed shop drawings/submittals; made construction observations; evaluated projects’ Title 24/ADA compliance. Projects: medical, laboratory, warehouse, office, and site planning.

Feb 2000 - Jan 2005
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture from accredited school of architecture. Balanced academic studies architectural design, theory, multi-discipline approach, professional practice, and practical applications.

Sep 1984 - May 1990
 

Awards 

AIA Distinguished Architecture, Honorable Mention

1998 AIA Distinguished Architecture for Retail Architecture. Ralphs Supermarket #44 - Wilshire & Bundy

1998
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills