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Matthew Plocharczyk

Matthew Plocharczyk

New Haven, CT, US

 

About 

I have a broad background in art, architecture, design and construction.  I became interested in architecture and design as a result of my studio experiences in fine arts, woodworking, metal fabrication and production.  I completed a bachelors degree (BA) in Design Administration (2015) which included coursework in Liberal Arts, Architecture, Engineering Technology and Construction Management.  I currently study Construction Management and Architecture at the Masters level.

I have experience with schematic design, design development and construction documents for architectural projects, residential construction and both commercial and residential millwork shop drawings, project estimating, and submittals.

Employment 

Studio Candido, New Haven, CT, US, Architectural Designer/ Construction Administration (Contract)

-prepare design development drawings, renderings. design proposals, architectural plans, interior design plans and construction documents for various residential and commercial projects in the United States.

*design development drawings *renderings *construction drawings *interior layouts/ design/ power/ finishes/ furniture *window, door, lighting and materials schedules *document coordination *project design administration

Clients Include:

Blue Sky Design, New York, NY
Projects: Structural alterations and new construction.

dufnerheighes, Interior Design and Architecture, New York, NY
Projects: Residential interiors.

Mitchell Attick Architect, New York, NY
Projects: Residential and commercial alterations and new construction.

M Squared Architects, Norwalk, CT
Projects: Residential and commercial new construction.

Robbins Tesar, Bridgeport, CT
Projects: Event and museum custom digital fabrications and design.

Sep 2017 - current
 

Wormser and Associates Architects, 652 Broadway, New York, NY, Junior Architectural Designer

-prepared design development drawings, renderings, architectural plans and construction documents for various residential and commercial projects in the New York City metropolitan area.

*design renderings *design development drawings and proposals *construction documents *interior layouts and design *programming *computer modeling *document coordination *office support

Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
 

J-Con Woodworking, Beacon Falls, CT, Architectural Millwork Estimator

-prepared proposals, pricing and scopes of work for regional residential and commercial woodworking company. Projects included hospitals, schools, new construction, office renovations, and publicly bid work. Familiar with most bidding tools, Blue Book, Isqft, CDC News etc.

*pricing and estimates *scopes of work based on project plans and specifications *preparing RFI’s *soliciting sub-contractor proposals *change orders *tracking estimates and awarded pricing

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
 

Micieli Contracting, Lynn, MA, Architectural Millwork Draftsman/ Junior Estimator/ Assistant Project Manager

-prepared shop contract drawings as per Interior Architectural Millwork project specifications, addenda & plans that comply with AWI (Architectural Woodworking Institute) drafting standards for regional cabinet making/ millwork shop. Reviewed specifications, addenda & plans and prepared bidding ‘take-offs’ for owner.

*drafting *shop drawings *site visits *take-offs *materials/product data packages & submittals

May 2009 - May 2012
 

3D Design Group - Matthew Donnelly Architect, Swampscott, MA, Architectural Designer (Contract)

-prepared design drawings, architectural plans and construction documents for Architect.

*site visits *drafting *computer modeling/ rendering *design development drawings *construction drawings

May 2009 - May 2012
 

Mitchell Attick/ Ken Kraus Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

-prepared design development drawings, renderings, architectural plans and construction documents for client approval and later submission to the NYC Department of Buildings, Landmark's Commission and Department of Transportation, for permitting and construction.

*site measurements *design renderings *design development/ construction drawings *shop drawings *interior layouts/design *computer modeling *programming *DOB calculations (light/air/ADA accessibility/energy) *document coordination *office support

Jan 2006 - May 2009
 

Matthew Plocharczyk, Brooklyn, NY, US, Owner/ Builder

-maintained a studio for architecturally related services, alterations, renovations and industrial fabrication.

*estimates *framing & drywall *manual & computer drafting *trim carpentry & cabinetry *stick, mig, tig welding *oxy-acetylene torch *metal fabrication *plastics/composites fabrication *casting *finishing *shipping *installations

-shop equipment included: sliding panel saw, table saws, planer, shaper, jointer, belt sander and metal fabrication equipment.

Commercial Clients Included:

Boussac of France, The Clay Arts Center, Andrej Dudzinski, Heptagon Creations, Gloria Kisch, Jerzey Kubina, Ilya & Emilya Kabakov, Modeworks, Obbligato Builders, Dennis Oppenheim, Pollen Design, Nan Swid Publishers, Towne House Restorations, James and Ann Walsh, Yellow #5, Andrea Zittel

Jan 1994 - Jan 2009
 

James & Ann Walsh Artists, New York, NY, US, Artist's Studio Manager

-assisted two artists in the general maintenance and management of their studios.

*shipping artwork *preparing canvases *framing & drywall *trim carpentry & cabinetry
*air-brushing, spray finishing *drafting *digital photography *computer design
*architectural model making

Sep 1997 - Dec 2005
 

Frank Stella & Earl Childress, XX Design and Construction, New York, NY, US, Artist's Studio Assistant

-assisted studio in various creative and architectural projects.

*painting *drafting/ design/ pattern drawing *architectural model-making *digital imaging, renderings, computer modeling/ animations *carpentry/ cabinet making/ construction *metalworking *stick/ mig/ tig welding *plasma arc cutting
*oxy-acetylene cutting *lost wax casting/ mold making *building maintenance - plumbing, electrical and mechanical *national and international museum and gallery installations.

Sep 1986 - Sep 1997
 

Education 

Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, Master of Architecture

Masters level coursework in Architecture.

Jan 2024 - current
 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, Construction Management

Masters level coursework in Construction Management - project management, estimating, scheduling, advanced project controls, process design, construction law and technology, academic research in construction management forensics.

Sep 2016 - current
 

University of Hartford, Hartford, CT, Bachelors, B.A. University Studies - Design Administration

Coursework in Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering and Management with an emphasis on contemporary business organizations, sustainable policy and engineering design.

Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, A.A.S. Architectural Technology

Coursework in Architectural Technology with an emphasis on construction documents, zoning and code analysis, material science, mechanical systems and building construction technology.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills