PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Integrating a strong aesthetic design sensibility, keen judgment, depth of technical knowledge, passion, resourcefulness, and excellent organizational and communication skills in leading a team in the complex process of bringing abstract architectural ideas to realization in the physical world
Nelligan White Architects, New York, NY, US, Team Leader
NELLIGAN WHITE ARCHITECTS New York NY 2019-2020
Senior Architect Team lead, project management and supervision of New York City School Construction Authority public school renovations and upgrade to net-zero energy consumption in accordance with the NYC SCA Standards
▪ Public School 126 Manhattan New York NY
CD | Envelope replacement that updates the facade and roof and creates a continuous thermal barrier
▪ Public School 138 Manhattan New York NY
CA | Masonry facade, parapet and roof repair and replacement
Robert Young Architects, New York, NY, US, Senior Atchitect
Project management and supervision of staff for development of details, issue drawing sets for building approval, agency permitting, and construction, consultant coordination and construction administration | Mentor other project leads in best practices, project standards, project management and deliverable organization
▪ Tribeca Penthouse Apartment New York NY
DD through CA for a 4,000 SF loft style residence gut interior and facade renovation
Gertler Wente Associates Architects, New York, NY, US, Senior Architect
Space Planning through final completion | Supervise and mentor as well as directly involved in design, product research and selection, develop construction documents in compliance with NYC Building Code and ADA regulations, establish building standards, coordinate with consultants, and construction administration, including review submittals and quality control.
▪ Massachusetts Residence Monterey MA
CD development for new residence and adjacent studio in contemporary interpretation of local style
▪ 502 Park Ave Penthouse New York NY
Create an in-laws suite within an art-oriented lavish NYC apartment
▪ 1407 Broadway New York NY
Building Architect of a 42-story commercial office building for renovation of interior public spaces and tenant build-out
Independent Consultant, Independent Consultant
Short-term engagement to quickly step in and fill an immediate need for various phases from Concept to CA
Nema Workshop New York, NY 2015
▪ Breads Bakery World Trade Center New York, NY
DD and CD for a 2,068 SF retail shop emphasizing the verticality of the space and creating a sense of constant activity
Tiffany & Co. New York, NY 2013
▪ Varied Phases for Multiple Locations
Layout through CD's applying established corporate standards in response to diverse space configurations for retail roll-out
LABO Design Studio New York, NY 2013
▪ Upper East Side Townhouse New York, NY
CA for final phase of a minimalist designed interior renovation of a single family residence
Schrimmer Design Group New York, NY 2013
▪ Murphy and Durieu LP Corporate Offices New York, NY
Space Planning through CD for international securities trading company 12,500 SF corporate offices in accordance with Building-Owner build-out standards
Cooper Robertson & Partners Architects New York, NY 2007
▪ Windmark Beach Lifestyle Resort Inn & Spa Port St Joe, FL
Concept Development through DD of ground-up 3,000 SF spa and two, mirror-image 30-room hotel buildings
TSL Design Group Los Angeles, CA 2001
▪ DFS Galleria San Francisco International Airport San Francisco, CA
Concept Development through CD for themed airport duty-free shopping galleria with luxury retail boutiques targeted at international customers
Beech Associates Design Build, New York, NY , Project Manager
DD, CD, CA and Project Management | Review, negotiate and approve purchase orders, proposals and payment requisitions | Monitor project construction for time, costs, safety, quality and scope
▪ Fifth Avenue Townhouse New York NY
Interior and roof-top renovation, restoration and addition of a McKim Mead and White Architects-Designed residence
Gabellini Sheppard Associates, New York, NY , Senior Staff Architect
Work with Partners Michael Gabellini and Kimberly Sheppard on complex projects requiring focused attention to detail
Tasked to update and implement office-wide policies and procedures for organizing and executing projects | Mentor staff | Review and critique drawings | Supervise projects to meet the high demands of the office
▪ East 84th Street Townhouse New York, NY
Historic restoration of the front façade, complete demolition and new construction of interior, rear façade, roof and sub-basement of a Warren and Wetmore Architects-Designed residence, using light and volume as sculptural elements to define space
▪ David Yurman Flagship Retail Boutique New York, NY
Interior and facade renovation of a five-story townhouse with 2,800 SF, two-story retail space establishing a new brand aesthetic using a compliment of wood, glass and steel to accentuate the jewelry on display
▪ Hotel Edition Istanbul, Turkey 2009
Interior renovation of the public spaces of a bank converted into a 77-room Marriott International hotel in collaboration with Ian Schrager exploring elements drawn from traditional Byzantine architecture expressed in a modern language
▪ Echelon Hotel Resort Las Vegas, NV
SD, DD and partial CD of the 16,650 SF hotel main entrance and public concourse of a 400,000 SF shopping center of a new Las Vegas strip resort for Boyd Gaming Corporation
Karen Brenner Architect, Venice, CA , President/Owner
Responsible for all aspects to establish the practice and manage projects | Team with lawyer, accountant and bookkeeper | Generate business | Nurture professional and ethical relationships | Prepare and negotiate agreements | Obtain agency approvals
▪ Mulholland Drive Residence Beverly Hills, CA
Interior, exterior, swimming pool and landscape renovation of an 8,000 SF home to draw in the expansive view
Gwathmey Siegel and Associates Architects, New York, NY , Project Architect
Work with Charles Gwathmey in design, applying both rigorous adherence and apparent opposition to a formal concept | Work independently and supervise and train staff in all project phases to attain exceptional results built to zero-tolerance
▪ Steven Spielberg Compound East Hampton, NY
New guest house, guest house-garage, horse stable, and landscape as addition to an existing, idyllic family retreat, approached with formal manipulation of an underlying grid with rigorous attention to details
▪ Hostos Community College East Academic Complex Bronx, NY
DD, CD and CA of a new-construction 240,000 SF multi-use academic and cultural center, including assemblies to meet the technical demands of two theaters, gymnasium, swimming pool, cafeteria, computer classrooms, and laboratories
▪ The Graduate Center of the City University of NY New York, NY
Program development and plan layout of doctoral departments and research centers for interior renovation and retrofit of the former B Altman building
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York, NY, Technical Project Architect
Work with and learn from senior staff and in-house experts, including specification writers, hardware specialist, millwork detailer, and finish materials team, regarding technical requirements of various construction materials and systems, code interpretation, and the role and responsibilities of a professional architect necessary to master the language, format and content of well-coordinated construction documents to clearly convey intent that will produce premium standard completed projects
▪ The Bank of Nova Scotia One Liberty Plaza New York, NY
Executive offices and trading floor of 161,700 SF regional headquarters for ScotiaBank and Scotia McLeod
▪ Transitional Housing for the Homeless New York, NY
Four buildings in four boroughs to provide short-term housing and social services to homeless individuals
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, BArch, Architecture
