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Nick Caron

Nick Caron

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

I love design in all shapes and forms. I use the world as my source of inspiration. I approach each new challenge head on and I am committed to providing the highest resolution and quality when it comes to my work.

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Employment 

Pelli Clarke & Partners, New York, Designer

Worked as project designer for over 600,000 SF of commercial tower in Boston’s Back Bay. Program included retail, wellness and transportation in conjunction with office space. Managed all phases through BIM & 3D Modeling software as acting BIM coordinator.

Jun 2018 - Jan 2021
 

Workshop DA, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer

Worked as a designer on residential and hospitality projects of varying sizes, carried through all phases of development using BIM software.

19 Kenmare - New York NY
Portico, entry lobby and common spaces renovation.
- Survey of existing conditions, DD to CA production, specification documentation, client & consultant coordination at all scales.
- DD to CA in Revit

255-257 W134th Street - Brooklyn NY
- Two adjoining SRO in Harlem combined, enlarged and converted to an 8 unit condo complex.
- Tasked with survey of existing conditions, space planning, code compliance, selection of materials, client & consultant coordination, DOB meetings, production of SD to CD & specifications at all scales.
- SD to CD in Revit with Sketchup Support

174 1st Ave - New York NY
Two adjoining buildings combined, enlarged and converted into a 7 unit condo complex.
- Space planning, code compliance, selection of materials, client & consultant coordination, DOB meetings, production of SD to CD & specifications at all scales.
- SD to CD in Revit with Sketchup Support

349 Kent - Brooklyn NY
A ground up 6 story building with commercial cellar/ground floor and residential condos above.
- Space planning, code compliance, selection of materials, client & consultant coordination, DOB meetings, production of SD to CA & specification documentation at all scales.
- SD to CA in Revit with Sketchup Support

305 Union - Brooklyn NY
A ground up 8 story - 18 unit - condo building in Williamsburg.
- Review of existing construction documents, client & consultant coordination, code compliance, production of updated CD & specifications at all scales.
- DD in CAD - Converted to Revit for CD & CA

41 King Street, New York NY
A landmarked multi-family 3 story building, enlarged by 1 story and converted to a single family townhouse
- Survey of existing conditions, space planning, code compliance, selection of materials, client & consultant coordination, LPC review, DOB meetings, production of SD to CA & specifications at all scales.
- SD to CA in Revit

226 Carlton - Brooklyn NY
A landmarked 4 family townhouse converted into a private residence and rental garden suite.
- Survey of existing conditions, space planning, code compliance, selection of materials, client & consultant coordination, DOB meetings, production of SD to CA & specifications at all scales.
- SD to CA in Revit

233 Dean Street - Brooklyn NY
A landmarked 4 family townhouse converted into 2 duplexes & 2 rental units.
- Survey of existing conditions, space planning, code compliance, selection of materials, client & consultant coordination, DOB meetings, production of LPC drawings for both public & staff review, production of SD to CD & specifications at all scales.
- SD to CA in Revit

374 Pacific, Brooklyn NY
A landmarked 2 family brownstone converted into a single family.
- Survey of existing conditions, space planning, code compliance, selection of materials, client & consultant coordination, DOB meetings, production of LPC drawings for both public & staff review, production of SD, DD & specifications at all scales.
- SD & DD in Revit

396 Broadway - New York NY
A landmarked 10 story building converted to a hotel
- Survey of existing conditions, review of existing construction documents, consultant coordination, production of SD to CD & specifications for the common hospitality spaces at all scales.
- SD to CD in Revit

Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
 

Architecture | Arndt Tkalcic Bengert, Brooklyn, Intern Architect

Worked on the design & development of various sports & recreation projects through all phases of design using BIM software.

SHELL PLACE - Fort McMurray AB
A multi-purpose sports & recreation facility.
- Space planning, code compliance, consultant coordination & the production of DD, CD & specifications at all scales.
- DD & CD in partnership with HOK in Revit & Dynamo

ROGERS PLACE - Edmonton AB
A new arena for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League
- Space planning, Schematic panelization algorithm development & studies in partnership with Thornton Tomasetti, code compliance, consultant coordination & the production of DD, CD & specifications at all scales.
- DD & CD in partnership with HOK in Revit, Rhino & Grasshopper.

NEW SAREPTA AGRIPLEX ADDITION - New Sarepta AB
A renovation & addition to an existing community ice rink.
- Survey of existing conditions, consultant coordination, SD to CA production & specifications at all scales.
- SD to CA in Revit.

NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Fort McMurray AB
A multi-purpose sports & recreation facility
- Space planning, code compliance, consultant coordination, SD, DD, marketing & specifications at all scales.
- SD & DD in Revit.

CONKLIN COMMUNITY CENTRE - Conklin AB
A multi-purpose sports & recreation facility
- Space planning, code compliance, SD, DD, marketing & specifications at all scales.
- SD & DD using Revit

FRANCIS WINSPEAR CENTRE FOR MUSIC ADDITION - Edmonton AB
An auditorium venue & the home of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
- Modeling the existing building using as-builts, space planning for the addition, code compliance & DD documentation at all scales.
- DD in Revit

NORMIE KWONG CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE
A design study for a new education & engagement center for the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) and the Government of Alberta’s Tourism, Parks and Recreation ministry. Study using hand sketches and digital coloring.

Jul 2012 - Apr 2014
 

KPMB Architects, Toronto, ON, CA, Student Intern

As part of a 8 month professional internship, I was involved as part of a team with the study & design development of various projects. I was tasked with building study models, space planning, presentation & DD documentation at all scales in CAD, Sketchup & Revit.

Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
 

WHW Architects, Halifax, NS, CA, Student Intern

As part of a 4 month professional internship, I was involved as part of a team with the study & design development of various projects. I was tasked with site & building surveys, production of marketing, CD & as-built documentation at all scales in CAD, Sketchup & Adobe Creative Suite.

Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
 

Polybois Inc., Thetford Mines, QC, CA, Project Manager

Polybois is an architectural millwork company with projects in Canada & the US. In addition to managing my own projects, I was involved with helping other project managers. My tasks were, but not limited to, coordination between the job site & the factory, producing & overseeing shop drawings, managing schedules, quantity take-off, product research & site survey.

Jun 2003 - Aug 2008
 

Realisations Inc., Montreal, QC, CA, Architectural Technologist

Réalisations Inc. is a company that specializes in interactive content with clients all around the world. I was tasked with the production of DD, CD & specification documentation at all scales & the coordination of clients, manufacturers, distributors & contractors.

Jun 2006 - Mar 2007
 

Education 

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, CA, MArch, Architecture

I was required to develop two design projects for each of the first two semesters of the MArch program: a public library and a neutral gathering place for Canadians, Americans and First Nations. Along with these semester, 1,000 hours of work experience in an architecture or engineering office were to be obtained. I gained my experience at the offices of KPMB Architects in Toronto. After returning from this work term, a design thesis was executed on the application of generative design in the realm of architecture.

May 2009 - Dec 2011
 

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, CA, BArch, Architecture

I was required to develop multiple design project for each of the 4 semesters at school: a room on a fictitious site, a pavilion on the Halifax harbour for the Blue Nose tallship, a cabin on a fictitious site, a house in suburban Halifax, a community theatre and an art gallery on the Halifax harbour. All project are required to be represented at the scale of city, site, building and detail using drawings and physical models. Along with these 4 semester, one semester was required to acquire work experience in an architecture or engineering office. I gained my experience for this first work term at WHW Architects in Halifax.

Sep 2007 - Apr 2009
 

Cégep du Vieux Montréal, Montreal, QC, CA, Technologie de l'Architecture

Degree as an architectural technologist.

Sep 2003 - May 2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills