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David Nguyen

David Nguyen

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

I am and energetic designer with 10+ years experience in design, production and illustration as applied to Institutional, Commercial, Residential and Interior Projects. I received a Masters of Architecture from University of Maryland, College Park in 1998. My interests focus on aesthetics and their impact on society.

Employment 

Pier Fine Associates, New York, NY, US, Designer

Development of Co-Op Board, DOB/Landmarks, Bid and Construction Sets
Development of Floor Plans, Interior Elevations and detailing
Review Shop Drawings & RFI
In House and Client presentation renderings (SketchUp) and marketing material

Jun 2010 - Mar 2020
 

JIM O’BRIEN ARCHITECT, Morristown, NJ, US, Design Lead

Development and Production of Schematic and Design Development
Development of Site Plan, Residential Floor Plans and Façades
Development of Architectural Exterior and Interior Details
Create Freehand Sketches, and Illustrative Color Elevations
Coordination of Drawings with Associate Architects
Site Documentation and Analysis

Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
 

Robert A.M. Stern Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Manager/Team Leader

Team for Design Development, 100% DD PACKAGE
Team for Interior Public Spaces
Client Meetings for Design Feedback and Presentations
Shared duties with Project Manager as Needed
Generated Final Conceptual Design Renderings & Graphics Package
Team Leader Responsible for 100% Submission Package for City Approval

Jan 2007 - May 2009
 

Helpern Architects, New York, NY, US, Designer

Designer for Conceptual Design
Designer for Campus Master Plan and Site Analysis
Responsible for Conceptual Package and Graphic Presentation
Designer for Proposed Plans & Elevations
Responsible for Team Management and Meeting Preparations
Client Meetings for Design Feedback and Presentations
Responsible for Coordination and Client Communication
Generated Final Conceptual Design Renderings & Graphics Package
Responsible for Team Management

Aug 2004 - Dec 2006
 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Washington, DC, US, Design Team

Team to Produce Schematic Design Package
Produced Schematic Design Presentation & Laser Models
Team to Produce Design Development Package
Produced Design Development Presentations & Laser Models
Produce 100% Construction Documents Submission
Designer Select Building Finishes (Interior & Exterior)
Coordinator with Consultants & SOM Technical Team (CDs)
Produced Design Presentation & Laser Models
Team to Produce Design Development Package
Team Working with Construction Administration

Oct 1999 - Aug 2004
 

Education 

University of Maryland, College Park, MD, US, Masters, Architecture

Honorable Mention: Plainfield Illinois Town Plan Competition
Thesis: An American Consulate for Saigon

Sep 1995 - Aug 1998
 

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, US, Bachelors, Fine Arts

Arts Alumni Honors Medal (GPA)
2nd & Honorable Mention Annual Student Gallery Exhibition

Sep 1990 - Aug 1993
 

Areas of Specialization 

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