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David Peng

David Peng

New York City

 
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About 

Dynamic Architectural Technical Designer committed to a fluid artistic vision. Proven ability in delivering client needs with speed and accuracy under challenging conditions. Talented in utilizing CAD software. 

Employment 

Tonab Architecture, New York, NY, US, Intermediate Architect

Developed cost effective construction details that comply with the overall design intent.
Prepared complete and concise design of construction drawings by coordinating details and dimensions using Autocad/Revit.
Visited construction site to perform surveys and calculate dimensions as needed.
Collaborated with Licensed Architect and General Contractors to ensure adherence to building code requirements.
Reviewed and approved shop drawing submittals for various healthcare, educational, and airport projects.

Oct 2021 - current
 

AE Design Group, Inwood, NY, US, Technical Designer/Project Manager

•Simultaneously space planned and produce design documentation set for senior living project budgeting and FFE estimates.
•Mentor studio designers with technical expertise in Autocad drawing standards and software utilization.
•Meeting attendance and preparation of presentations for clients, consultants, and vendors.
•Establish and maintain project schedule in coordination with studio director and project design team.
•Set up and maintain office Cad standards accordingly to various project scopes.
•Follow up assigned projects internally and externally as required to complete tasks and meet deadlines.

May 2020 - Oct 2021
 

Whitehall Interiors, New York, NY, US, Interior Architect

•Prepared and coordinated design concepts and architectural details during CD phase with project managers and Interior Designers accordingly to scope of work.
•Supported the review and approval of architectural designs and specifications developed by project team and outsourced consultants for design and construction.
•Work with project managers with shop drawing review and approval, RFI coordination of FFE specs during Construction Administration phase.
•Completed designated proposed design concepts and details with a sufficient timeline accordingly to office high standards.

Aug 2017 - Feb 2020
 

L & C Associates, Flushing, NY, Project Architect

•Managed and prepared residential mix-use and restaurant projects drawing set and other required documents for city building department approval.
•Worked with principle Architect to apply knowledge of design, construction detailing and procedures, zoning and building codes within client’s budget.
•Developed construction drawing details associated with building materials, zoning, and building code according to building department requirement.

May 2015 - Aug 2017
 

Kaneko Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Architect

•Assisted Principal Architect on hospitality and corporate interiors projects from design development through completion.
•Managed in preparation of concept design and produced construction documents for bidding purpose within designated timeline.
•Generated and rendered 3D computer perspectives according to plan layout, drafted and revised architectural, electrical, and structural drawings.

Feb 2014 - Apr 2015
 

American Woods & Veneer Works, Inc, Long Island City, NY, US, Project Engineer

•Managed and draft accurate and complete as-built millwork shop drawings ranging from job site visits, shop drawing review and in depth client discussions.
•Conducted field surveys and inspected existing site conditions, participated in meetings with Architects and MEP consultants to address the needs and concerns of client proposals and maintained project budget.
•Reviewed and prepared project change orders identified from shop drawing review according to client discussion proposals.
•Assisted in generating cost estimates and take offs based on equipment, materials, and necessary labor requirements for budgeting per project basis.

Aug 2008 - Feb 2014
 

TPG Architecture, New York, NY, US, Job Captain

•Collaborated with office studio directors and project teams on conceptual designs, design development, and production.
•Planed and conducted minor modifications to complete working drawing sets.
•Reviewed accuracy of project calculations, estimates, plans and completed reports.
•Coordinated projects towards profitability and documented project process and contributed to firm leadership by enabling clear communication among team members.
•Participated construction field meetings with contractors to address arising issues during project construction phase with confidence.
•Coordinated with office studio technical team in the production phase of construction document completion.

Feb 2006 - Aug 2008
 

Consulting For Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Consultant

•Consulted and worked on commercial, residential, and landscape architectural projects on per project basis with clienteles.
•Provided space planning schematics, drafting and design consulting services to various design clients.
•Interfaced and coordinated interior design, site planning, and engineering to develop architectural design detail concepts.
•Revised and designed various residential, retail, and commercial projects according to preliminary sketch format.
•Kept all phases of commercial projects on schedule and researched building codes.

Feb 2002 - Feb 2006
 

Education 

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Architecture

Sep 1995 - May 1999
 

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