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Vince Ojala

Vince Ojala

Bothell, WA, US

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Vince Ojala AIA - CV

Resume:

 

 

LETTER of INTRODUCTION

For

VINCE OJALA  A.I.A.

 

Design, Forensic Architecture, Project Management, Code Expert

 

I have been practicing building design and Architecture in the State of Washington since 1976.  I became licensed as an Architect in Washington State in 1984 .

Professional affiliations: American Institute of Architects, NCARB

 

In the years 1983-1988 I was the sole proprietor of  VINCE OJALA ARCHITECTS, a business which was located in Pioneer Square.

 

Since 1976 I have been the principle designer of  custom residences, day care centers, alternative high schools, condominiums, building façade renovations, retail businesses. historical renovations and residential and commercial remodels and have worked as a  design consultant collaborating on various types of projects.  In addition, since 2002,  I have also led intrusive building investigations, written reports for repair scopes, produced design, detailing and other documents for the actual renovation, repair, and for exterior redesign. I applied for and obtained building permits, conducted construction administration including construction  meetings. I have met with home owner associations, developers, attorneys and realtors to present repair and design solutions,  on-site repair solutions and have conducted contractor selection and project bidding.

 

I can provide excellent liaison  skills with clients, contractors, and building officials to facilitate permit acquisition and design and construction clarification. I have a good skill level with AutoCad and good freehand sketching skills.

 

Please contact me to review my resume, examples of my work and to meet with me. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

Vince Ojala  A.I.A.

 

Phone:    425-488-8104

Mobile:  206-371-0594

 

Mailing address:   20109 Hollyhills Dr. NE

                              Bothell,  WA.       98011

 

E-mail:  [email protected]

 

 

RESUME for VINCE OJALA  A.I.A.

Architect

20109 Hollyhills Drive N.E., Bothell, Washington  98011

Phone: 206-371-0594

e-mail: [email protected]

 

  • Designer
  • Project Architect
  • Building Code Expertise
  • Land Use Code Expertise
  • Forensic Architect

 

 

 

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Washington, 1966-1971

 

Registrations

Professional Architect: Washington (1984), Registration Number 4364

  Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

NCARB

 

 

PROJECTS

  Multi-family and Residential

 

Pittsburg Apartments, Historically Significant Structures, - Seattle, WA .

Architect of record for remodel and accurate apartment additions for a historical Seattle apartment building.

             Lead designer, all construction document production, permit liaison, and client

relations with contractor and with the City of Seattle, and construction administration. 

 

13th Avenue West Four Unit Custom Townhouse with Parking below –

Seattle, WA .

Architect of record for new building on a compound-sloped site. Provided all design, construction document production, permit coordination, construction administration, and client relations.  1992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harbour Lights, Two Building, Four Story, 36 Unit Structure with Parking Below – Seattle, WA .

Architect  of record for a new building. Provided all design, construction document production, permit coordination, neighborhood dispute resolution, construction administration and client relations.         

 

Various Projects of  16 – 170 Multi-family units for Multiple Developers – Puget Sound Region  

Architect of record and collaborating Architect. Provided design, code research, construction document construction and construction administration.

 

 

Single Family  Residential

            

Custom Residences sized from 1200 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft., Multiple Locations – Washington State

Architect of record for custom residences and for builder development houses. Provided all design and construction document production, permit coordination and construction administration.

 

  Daycare Facilities

 

Kiddy Korner Daycare – Bothell, WA .

Architect of record for a new building., Produced all  design,  produced  all of the construction documents, coordinated with the City of Bothell and the State of Washington regarding day care facility regulations, coordinated with the owner, the fire department, the Health department, the contractor, and provided all construction administration.

 

Kiddy Korner Daycare – Monroe, WA .

Architect of record for a new building., Produced all  design,  produced  all of the construction documents, coordinated with the city and the State of Washington,  coordinated with the owner, the fire department, the Health department, the contractor, and provided all construction administration.

   

 

 

 

 

      FOOD SERVICE

 

Boca Restaurant (now Dukes at Alki) – Seattle, WA .

Architect of record for a new building constructed on the site of an old beach cabin. Responsible for the production of design,  production of all construction documents, coordination with the city building and environmental departments, the owner, the fire department, the department of ecology , the contractor, and all construction administration.

 

 

Meschpocha Bakery and Dining – Seattle, WA.

Architect of record for a tenant improvement in an existing retail space. Responsible for the production of design,  the production of all construction documents and specifications, coordination with the city, the owner, the fire department, local Synagogue, the contractor, and the entirety of all construction administration to occupancy.

 

Sunflower Bakery and Dining – Seattle, WA.

Architect of record for a tenant improvement in a former drug store. Produced all of the design,  production of all construction documents and specifications, coordination with the city, the owner, the fire department, the contractor, and the entirety of all of the construction administration to occupancy.

 

Redmond Brewery – Redmond, WA  (Winner of civic award)

Architect of record for a tenant improvement and change of use from a bank into a micro-brewery in Redmond Washington. Responsible for  production of all design,  production of all construction documents, coordination with the city of Redmond, liaison with the owner, meetings with the fire department, health department, land use department and the contractor during design and during construction and for construction administration until occupancy.

 

Tenant Improvements  

 

Attorney General’s Offices, Bank of California BuildingSeattle, WA.

Provided  construction documents and construction administration for a small office addition.

 

Port of Seattle, SeaTac Airport, Pretzel Manias Retail Space – SeaTac, WA.

Provided  construction documents and construction administration for the Port of Seattle.

 

 

 

 

Alstom Corporate Headquarters – Bellevue, WA .

Provided  preliminary design and construction documents for 14,000 sq. ft. office and reception space, met wit the owners and the contractor, selected lighting  and construction and provided construction administration in an existing building.

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SeaReal Sound Studio in Belltown – Seattle, WA .

Provided  preliminary design , construction documents and construction administration for construction in an old restaurant in Belltown.

 

 

Marysville School District, Optional High School Space – Marysville, WA.

Provided  preliminary design and final design for a school to be constructed in an existing industrial park building on Native American (Tulalip) land. Provided presentations to the school administrators and faculty, coordinated retrofit of HVAC with engineers, consulted with Tulalip Nation  and with the Marysville building , land use department and with the  fire department and provided all construction documents.

 

5th Avenue Deli, Bank of California BuildingSeattle, WA .

            Provided construction documents and equipment selection for a delicatessen and 

            Restaurant located in the Bank of California building.

 

Seattle Tower, Historic Preservation Project following Earthquake – Seattle, WA.

Participated in the investigation and reconstruction of lobby and elevator hoist ways after the Nisqually earthquake.

           

Exchange Building Lobby Restoration – Seattle, WA .

Provided preliminary design to replicate the original aesthetic of the original Art Deco interior,  specified material selection, and provided  construction administration.

 

Blue Nile Jewelry Fabrication Facility – Seattle, WA .

Provided design and construction administration for a high security gem    fabrication business constructed in an existing warehouse building. Facilitated permits with the City of  Seattle, provided specifications for security equipment, and provided construction administration until occupancy.

 

Building  Investigations and Repair  2002-2012

 

Courtyard at Queen Anne – Seattle, WA.

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation and coordination with the HOA, property manager and the contractor for , production of design for a new exterior, production of repair details, redesign of a 14,000 sq. ft. landscaped rear courtyard, evaluated bids, construction administration and permit coordination.

 

 

 

 

Metropolitan Condominiums – Bellevue, WA.

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation and coordination with the HOA and the contractor, production of design for a new exterior in the Art Deco style. I was responsible for the production of repair details, I evaluated bids,  and I provided construction administration and permit coordination.  

 

Lindskog BuildingOlympia, WA.

             Produced details and construction documents for building repair

 

One Central ParkBellevue, WA.

Conducted intrusive building investigation and produced construction documents for repair.

 

Blue Ridge Condominiums – Seattle, WA.

Produced design documents and construction documents for repair and exterior redesign.

 

Stone Blossom Condominiums – Seattle, WA .

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation and coordinated repair and material selections with the HOA , the retail tenant and the contractor, production of design for a new exterior, production of repair details, evaluated bids, construction administration and permit coordination.

 

Northgate Park Condominiums – Seattle, WA .

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation coordination with the HOA and the contractor, production of design for a new exterior, production of repair details, evaluated bids, construction administration and permit coordination.

 

Regatta at Alki Condominiums – Seattle, WA.

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation coordination with the HOA and the contractor, production of design for a new exterior with others, production of repair details, evaluated bids, redesign of a rear courtyard, construction administration and permit coordination.

 

Graham Terrace Condominiums – Seattle, WA .

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation coordination with the HOA and the contractor, production of design for a new exterior, production of repair details, evaluated bids, construction administration and permit coordination.

 

Villa Mar Vista  Condominiums – Des Moines, WA.

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation coordination with the HOA and the contractor, production of design for a new exterior with others, production of repair details, evaluated bids, construction administration, dispute resolution and permit coordination.

 

 

 

Harbor Landing Condominiums – Seattle, WA .

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation coordination with the HOA and the contractor and provided design for an extensive remodel.

 

Veduta Condominiums – Seattle, WA .

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation coordination with the HOA and the contractor. Produced scope of repair reports

 

La Terrazza mixed use building – Seattle, WA.

Provided initial building assessment, led investigation coordination with the property manager  and the contractor. Produced scope of repair reports and preliminary repair drawings.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Washington State
My Role: Single practicioner (excepting investigating work)

 
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