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Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Selldorf Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Architect

Institutional Classrooms & Innovation Lab, Washington DC 2022 - 2024
University Museum, Vermont 2022-2024
Residential Townhouse, Upper East Side, NY 2017-2024

- Leads project teams in various project phases from Schematic Design to Construction Documents.
- Works on institutional projects valued from $15 to $50 million
- Managing Consultants on LEED projects with complex and innovative mechanical system
- Took over as Project Manager, working directly with client representative, contractor, and through construction.
- Developed programming studies, budget and living building challenge sustainability proposal
- Conducted workshops with students, faculty and staff, in addition to presenting results to the campus board.
- Preparing and coordination project building permit filing and receiving zoning and landmarks approval.

- Self-driven, strong time management skills and organizational ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Well developed understanding of design practices and applications of design practices theories and methods.
- Experienced in leadership roles and mentoring junior staff
- Excellent presentation skills and client relations

Mar 2022 - current
 

Selldorf Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Shaker Museum, Chatum, NY 2020-2021
Qianlong Gardens Interpretation Center, Bejing, China 2017-2024
Chateau Haut Brion Winery, Bordeaux, France 2018-2021
CSO Gowanus Facility, Brooklyn, NY 2018-2019
Amangiri Commons, Canyon Point, UT 2018-2019

- Preparing comprehensive drawing sets, developing details, managing consultants, and researching building code.
- Collaborating with the World Monuments Fund and the Palace Museum to curate an exhibition of the restoration.
- Developed interior details of tasting rooms, barrel storage, event and spaces required for wine making equipment.
- Research of rammed earth facade material for the exterior building enclosure.
- Creating marketing materials, renderings, physical models and presentations for client meetings
- Reviewing submittals, specifications, shop drawings and RFIs for consultants and sub-contractors.

Aug 2018 - Mar 2022
 

Syracuse University School for Architecture, Syracuse, New York, US, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Developed and presented tutorials covering software, representation, and fabrication to second year architecture students. Assisted with academic instruction during studio and office hours.

Sep 2017 - May 2018
 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), New York, NY, US, Intern

Attended SOM Women’s Initiative Winter Internship Program.

Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
 

Selldorf Archiects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

Created rhino models and v-ray renderings of residential homes interior and exterior massing. Assisted with drawing revisions, site visits and material communication duties for residential and retail projects in Manhattan.

May 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Architecture School

Renée Schine Crown Syracuse University Honors Student
Dean's List Fall 2013 to 2018

Aug 2013 - May 2018
 

Awards 

Ralph T. Walker Travel Prize, Grant

2017
 
2016
 

King + King Comprehensive Studio Competition, 2nd Place

2016
 

Slivers Prize Competition, Honorable Mention

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills