My highest goal is to align my creative energy with socially responsible, environmentally conscious, engaging, intelligent design.
Follow the link for a sampling of my accomplishments in Architecture, Furniture Design & Graphic Arts:
Brian Thomas Klatt, NCARB, LEED AP, Colorado Rocky Mountains, Registered Architect with a focus on Custom Residential, Furniture Design & Graphic Arts
Execute CAD and 3D visualizations to effectively communicate design intent
Create professional documents for Design Review Submittals & Construction
Produce as-built and new drawing sets for Residential and Commercial projects
Draft Construction details for coordination with Engineering Consultants
Coordinate proposed Designs with Clients and Interior Design Consultants
Collaborate with a variety of local Architects and other Design Professionals
Perform Contract Administration through Project Delivery & Construction observation
Design Custom-built Furniture in collaboration with Vail Custom Woodworking
Coastal Engineering & Surveying Inc., Kitty Hawk Beach, NC, US, Contract Design & Drafting
Designed concept for new Multi-use Commercial building in Corolla, NC
Coordinated drawings with Site Planner, Structural & Mechanical Engineers
Submitted plans and renderings to Currituck County for Design Review
Assisted Civil Engineer with hurricane and flood-damage assessments
Gained familiarity with North Carolina building codes and regulations
K. H. Webb Architects, Vail, CO, US, Contract Design & Drafting
Drafted Construction Documents for Multi-family remodel in Vail Village
Worked with Project Manager to complete revisions and change-orders
Coordinated drawings with Interior Designers & Engineering consultants
Completed Permit Submittal for Interior remodel of residence in Los Angeles, CA
Cozzens Construction, Minturn, CO, US, Contract Design & Drafting
Drafted Construction Documents for new Single-family residence in Minturn, CO
Created 3D models and renderings for Design Review Board submittal
Coordinated designs with Builder & Structural Engineer
Observed construction progress until completion in 2012
Morter Architects, Vail, CO, US, Intern Architect
Collaborated within a team through all phases of custom residential & commercial design
Functioned as Project Manager for two major residential remodels in Vail Valley
Produced drawings & documentation for Design Review, pricing, permit and construction
Communicated design intent to Clients, Contractors, Consultants and Building Officials
Created brochures for project proposals and marketing advertisements
Managed office reference library, product literature and material samples
Built detailed scale models for single-family and multi-family projects
Chipotle Design & Development Lab, Denver, CO, US, Intern Architect
Worked alongside licensed Architects designing Chipotle restaurants
Drafted prototype details and signage for nationwide restaurant brand
Rendered exterior elevation schemes for material and color development
Documented completed Chipotle restaurants for reference library
Participated in weekly office meetings and design critiques
University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, US, Bachelors, Environmental Design
AIA design award, 1st Place
AIA Colorado "Castles for Canines" Green Doghouse design winner for the "poocHouse"
