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Justin DiCristofalo

Justin DiCristofalo

Somerville, MA, US

 

About 

Professional  Architectural designer with outstanding leadership, graphic and oral presentation skills.  |  Proficient in a wide array of 2D and 3D design media.   Strong grasp on construction systems and trades, and experienced in coordinating all building systems from design through construction.  |  Background in construction management offers a unique perspective on design detailing and documentation.   Hard working and determined individual with a passion for architecture and design.

Computer  Revit | AutoCAD | SketchUp | Rhino | Adobe Creative Suite | Newforma | Microsoft Office | Deltek Vision

Interests  Sports | Music | Art | Furniture Design | Photography | Travel

Elsewhere:

Employment 

NELSON, Boston, MA, US, Designer / Project Manager

Designer at NELSON providing Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, Workplace and Information Services.

Member of design team specializing in interior architecture and design services.

Biogen Idec
- Designer and team member for interior architectural fit-out of two 200,000 square foot buildings for Biogen Idec.
- Collaborated with other design team members to develop a unique program and space plan for each building.
- Utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) to make the construction process more efficient and precise.

745 Atlantic
- Prepared working set of drawings and contract documents for lobby renovation and elevator extension projects.
- Coordinated design with several consultants, including structural, mechanical, branding and audio/visual.
- Attended weekly on-site meetings and responsible for executing all construction administrative tasks.

Bank of America Corp.
- New England Account Project Manager and client point of contact.
- Project management responsibilities include: Preliminary budgets, preparing schedules, RFP’s for construction, client meetings, invoice reviewer and processor, internal project and project planning setup through Deltek Vision and Newforma.
- Project designer responsibilities include: programming and user interviews, design and finish presentations, construction documentation, coordination with consultants and construction administration.

Aug 2011 - current
 

Weidersphan Architecture, Somerville, MA, US, Freelance Designer

- Assisted in the design and documentation of several residential renovations in the greater Boston area.
- 45 Moore Street Utilized sustainable approaches, both in design and mechanical systems, to reduce utilities and carbon footprint.
- Researched and formulated multiple strategies to increase building thermal envelope performance and efficiency.

Mar 2010 - current
 

Perkins Eastman, New York, New York, Designer

- Participated as a co-designer in a competition for the New York Presbyterian Hospital Heart Institute lobby renovation.
- Organized and coordinated interior elevations for St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- Completed construction document set of Cornell University Lasdon House dormitory lobby renovation.
Created a client presentation for Mt. Sinai Medical Center lobby renovation.

Jul 2006 - Aug 2008
 

Education 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, MArch, School of Architecture Graduate School

Sep 2008 - May 2009
 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, BArch, Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture

Sep 2003 - Apr 2008
 

Areas of Specialization