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Nigel Butler

Nigel Butler

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Bachelor of Interior Architecture with Honors. 6+ years full-time graduate employment. 2 years full/ part time undergraduate position.

Initially with an internationally respected and award winning firm in Melbourne, Australia that provided the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, multiple jobs simultaneously, and the experience of working on all aspects of a project - from the initial client brief to the completion of the defects liability period. Now with a growing firm in Manhattan, New York.

Project management experience. Keen eye for project specific design solutions, materials and fittings/ fixtures selections. Experience with client communication. Excellent detail and documentation skills.

Employment 

Modo Design NYC, New York, NY, US, Interior Architect

Small studio working on projects across all sectors.

- Designer
- Preparation of Detailed Construction Documentation
- Working with Engineers & Consultants to co-ordinate full documentation packages
- Issuing of documents for DOB
- Research & Specification of Materials & Finishes
- Dealing & Negotiating with Trades & Suppliers for budget reconciliations
- Site Surveys
- Project Management

Nov 2012 - current
 

Freelance Designer, Melbourne, AU, Interior Architect & Designer

Freelance interior architectural design co-op with fellow graduate from Monash University.

Built:
- Design, Documentation & Construction Consultation for 270sq/m unit re-design (Hazel Street Project)

Unbuilt:
- Schematic Design Proposal for 150sq/m apartment
- Schematic Design Proposal for alterations to private study & external deck

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
 

Rice Design, Melbourne, AU, Junior Designer

Small studio working on primarily high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

- Preparation of Detailed Construction Documentation
- Preparation of Architectural Schedules
- Working with Engineers & Consultants to co-ordinate full documentation packages
- Preparation of Loose Furniture Equipments, Budgets, Orders & Programs
- Research & Specification of Materials & Finishes
- Dealing & Negotiating with Suppliers & Manufacturers
- Conducting Defects Inspections & Co-ordinating Make Good Works
- Site Surveys
- Regulatory/ Statutory Submissions
- Project/ Site Supervision in Consultation with Practice Director

Nov 2007 - Jun 2012
 

Education 

Monash University, Melbourne, AU, Bachelors, B.Int.Arch (Hons)

Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills