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Olga Bukur

Olga Bukur

New York, NY, US

 

About 

NCIDQ-certified interior designer, NCARB licensure candidate with over 15 years
of architectural experience creating residential and commercial spaces.
Experienced working in mid-size and boutique architectural companies with
project range that includes residential, hospitality, office, and healthcare
facilities.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Champalimaud, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer

- Led interior design team of 3 through SD and DD phases for 2 Multifamily High-rise Towers and Sales Gallery in Honolulu, HI.
- Scope of work included design of a model unit, public spaces and amenities for each tower: Lobby, General Store, Gym, Spa, Guest Suites, Multi-Purpose Rooms, Bar, Lounges and Restaurants.
- Coordinated extensively with Architect of Record and Design Architect, Food Service consultant, Spa consultant, Lighting designer, Landscape architect, Accessibility consultant.
- Attended weekly technical coordination calls, responded to RFIs.
- Managed team of 2 through SD and DD phases for a Private Beach Club in Naples, FL.
- Coordinated extensively with the Project Architect, Food Service consultant, Lighting designer, Landscape architect, Accessibility consultant.
- Prepared documents for weekly Board Members presentations.

Jun 2023 - current
 

Platt Dana Architects, New York, NY, Senior Designer / Project Manager

- Designed, managed and detailed high-end private residences: townhouse, apartment, single-family house.
- Coordinated with MEP & Structural engineers, AV, landscape & décor project consultants.
- Prepared DOB/LPC, bid and CD drawing sets, conducted construction administration.
- Reviewed bid submissions, shop drawings, applications for payment, change orders.

Nov 2021 - May 2023
 

Pembrooke & Ives, New York, NY, Senior Designer / Project Manager

- Managed design team of 4 from SD to CD phase and oversaw interior design of amenity spaces for a luxury new construction assisted living facility. Created 85 residential unit layouts to meet project program, designed all residential kitchens and bathrooms. Detailed millwork for amenity spaces.
- Coordinated extensively with project architect, MEP engineer, Food Service consultants, Lighting designers, Landscape architects, Accessibility consultants, and Signage designers.
- Performed contract administration for several high-end apartment renovations, including shop drawings review, weekly site visits, specialty trades scheduling, FF&E installation.
- Managed team of 2 from DD phase to completion of luxury multi-family tower lobby and corridors renovation project, developed CD set of drawings, reviewed shop drawings, visited stone, metal and millwork workshops for quality assurance, performed weekly site meetings, punch list walk-throughs, coordinated with the architect of record to resolve stop work order.

Feb 2019 - Nov 2021
 

ANDREW WILKINSON ARCHITECT, PLLC, New York, NY , Project Designer / Project Manager

- Managed, designed and detailed multiple high-end apartment and single-family house renovations within NYC. Handled all schematic and conceptual presentations, design and construction documents, building permits & LPC review submission processes, bid and contract reviews, construction administration, shop drawings reviews.
- Managed, designed and detailed multiple Lobbies and Public Corridors projects in multifamily
buildings in NYC and D.C.
- Worked on single-family houses and private club/beach pavilion in NJ, PA and CT, preparing filing documents, coordinating with local architects of record and engineers.
- Coordinated extensively with vendors, consultants, engineers, property management and clients through meetings and correspondence.
- Developed FF&E packages for all projects in the office.
- Was responsible for sourcing new vendors, materials, scheduling vendor presentations and
maintaining office library.

Jul 2015 - Feb 2019
 

Lichten Architects, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer / Project Manager

- Managed, designed and detailed high-end apartment renovation in a Federal Landmark building, preserving and restoring original wood, metal and plaster details. Developed period-appropriate custom built-in Library and Office cabinetry, sourced antique lighting fixtures. Managed DOB & LPC submissions, liaised with the building management, and was the main point of contact for living-abroad clients. Performed weekly site visits, shop drawings review.
- Managed, designed and detailed high-end apartment renovation with a large outdoor
space. Coordinated with MEP engineers, Structural engineers, Landscape architects, and Interior designers.
- Managed multiple minor renovations for the company’s repeat clients.

Jan 2014 - May 2015
 

WEETU / B Space Architecture, New York, NY, US, Designer / Project Manager

- Worked on high-end residential projects designs and documentation.
- Participated in idea competitions preparing presentation drawings and 3D renderings.
- Sourced FF&E materials and new vendors
- Designed and detailed custom furniture and built-in woodwork
- Participated in all site meetings

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
 

WCA - west chin architect, pllc, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer / Freelance

- Prepared CD sets for multiple high-end residential projects based on in-house developed designs

May 2011 - Jan 2012
 

D'Apostrophe Design, Inc., New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer / Job Captain

- Designed, detailed and oversaw renovation and new construction process of a single-family houses in Long Island, NY under supervision of senior project manager.
- Was responsible for specifying and procuring all hard finishes, appliances, plumbing and lighting fixtures, modular kitchens.
- Prepared CD set of drawings, reviewed shop drawings and performed contract administration for a casual restaurant project.
- Managed minor renovations for the company’s repeat residential and art gallery clients.

May 2008 - May 2010
 

Studio A+T Architects, New York , Junior Architectural Designer

- Designed, detailed and oversaw renovation of a high-end UES apartment. Was responsible for specifying and procuring all hard finishes, appliances, plumbing, and lighting fixtures, modular kitchen.
- Prepared SD, DD, CD sets and presentations for various office projects for DOH client under supervision of the principals.
- Was responsible for assembling FF&E packages for all DOH office projects.
- Prepared schematic floor plan layouts for larger healthcare facilities based on project programs under supervision of principals.
- Reviewed shop drawings and submittals for projects under construction, participated in site visits and client meetings, taking and issuing meeting minutes.

Feb 2007 - May 2008
 

Education 

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Sep 2003 - May 2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills