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Rommel Sulit

Rommel Sulit

Austin, TX, US

 

About 

I'm a design professional with  fifteen years extensive experience in architecture and all related fields including Structural, MEP, Civil, Landscape. I've coordinated and collaborated with general contractors, subcontractors and trade professionals. I'm a seasoned designer, detailer and specialty construction wonk. I've worked for prestigious architects including Rem Koolhaas at OMA. I'm also well-versed in BIM 3D modeling systems such as ArchiCAD, Revit as well as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and rendering software.

Although my skill set excels in design and detailing, I'm an exceptional all-around collaborator with exhaustive professional expertise in all phases of production and construction.

Employment 

Rommel Sulit Architectural Design + Consulting, Austin, TX, US, Self Employed - Architectural Design Consultant

Self-employed architectural design professional focusing on high-end residential design and construction, interior design, specialty construction and project management.

Apr 2009 - current
 

BOKA Powell: Architecture/Interiors/Planning/Graphics, Austin, TX, US, Project Coordinator

Project lead and job captain on all phases from design through construction documentation and construction administration of multiple project types ranging from vertical mixed use, multi-family to office, retail and hospitality. Projects range from $15M to $50M.

Jul 2010 - Oct 2012
 

Rhode Partners, Austin, TX, US, Senior Project Manager / Design Manager

Major collaborator at upstart boutique ranked in Austin’s top 15 firms; project lead and mentor to talented design staff on all phases of design, client interface and construction; led first award-winning office project to completion. Projects ranged from $5M to $45M.

Oct 2005 - Mar 2009
 

Page, Austin, TX, US, Associate / Project Manager-Designer

Project lead on all phases of design through construction; revitalized distressed projects; developed company-wide CAD production standards. Projects ranged from $4M to $75M.

Feb 1998 - May 2005
 

OMA (The Office for Metropolitan Architecture), Rotterdam, Netherlands, Project Designer / Stagiaire

Designer / modelmaker at the prestigious OMA; designed large-scale urban projects and city masterplans under the tutelage of celebrated Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.

Jan 1997 - Sep 1997
 

Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, Austin, TX, US, Research + Construction Intern

Collaborator in construction of experimental house by sustainability expert Pliny Fisk.

Jun 1994 - Aug 1994
 

NewCity Communications, Chicago, IL, US, Production Manager / Graphic Designer

Oversaw all phases of production of weekly news + arts journal with extremely aggressive schedule; oversaw staff of talented designers, artists and collaborators.

Jun 1988 - May 1992
 

Education 

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US, MArch, Graduate School of Architecture

Accredited accelerated professional graduate degree program with extensive coursework in: architectural design and advance architectural design, construction, statics, architectural history and theory, landscape, building systems integration, working drawings and computer-aided design. Internship with Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).

Aug 1993 - May 1998
 

The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, BArch, Painting

Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio painting with minor in art history at prestigious University of Chicago. Coursework included: canvas paintings based in oil and acrylic, figure drawing, sculpture, multi-media; comprehensive art history and theory curriculum.

Prior to art and art history coursework, was pre-med with extensive biology and related science curriculum.

Sep 1984 - May 1991
 

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Painting

Summer painting courses at Art Institute of Chicago focusing on figure painting, still life, and abstract themes.

Jun 1988 - Aug 1990
 

Awards 

Robert Leon White Memorial Fund Award, Award

Recognized for graduate level scholarship at Graduate School of Architecture.

2012
 

Dean's Award, Award

Recognized for exceptional contribution to the Graduate School of Architecture.

1998
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills