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Kurt Ziegel

Kurt Ziegel

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

Licensed architect working as a project architect and designer in Chicago, IL.  I have worked closely with design principals to develop projects from initial concepts through construction documents.  Through my experience I have gained expertise in developing fast paced design studies and iterations using 3D and physical modeling techniques as well as design visualization through computer rendering.

Employment 

Goettsch Partners, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Designer

Worked closely with design principals to develop mixed use, residential, and office high-rise projects from concept through design development

Facilitated the design process through the development of 3D models, physical models and design visualization

Coordinated the production of presentation materials and design documentation from conceptual design through design development

Coordinated the production of working drawings

Facilitated coordination with design consultants on international projects

Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
 

Teng & Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Designer

Worked closely with design principal to develop large scale commercial and transportation projects from schematic design through construction documents

Coordinated the production of presentation materials and design documentation from conceptual design through construction documents

Prepared materials for design presentations, and client meetings

Coordinated the production of working drawings

Coordinated design documentation with engineering consultants

May 2008 - Feb 2011
 

Facilities Design Group, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern

Worked with firm partners to produce design development and construction documents for residential and commercial projects

Developed renderings and presentation materials for client meetings

Developed architectural illustrations for firm’s marketing materials

Successfully pursued AIA awards on behalf of the firm

May 2006 - Mar 2007
 

Education 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2003 - May 2008
 

Awards 

AIA Chicago – Chicago Award In Architecture, 3rd Place

2008
 

Schiff Fellowship Competition Finalist, Award

2008
 

Jerrold Loebl Traveling Prize, 1st Place

2008
 

Spies Droste Travel Endowment, 1st Place

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills