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Alexander Motvitsky

Alexander Motvitsky

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

Highly self-motivated, responsible and reliable senior level architect with over 30 years of professional experience working on complex mixed-use commercial, retail and residential projects. Experience in project management, master planning, site, building and interior design, with hands-on involvement in all design phases, including aesthetic conceptualization, design development, detailing, construction documentation and custom furniture design. Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction methods, engineering systems. Unique expertise in working on complex international projects that require the knowledge of local codes and regulations, documentation and technical specifications production. Excellent free-hand sketching/hand-drafting, rendering and model making skills.

Employment 

The Switzer Group, New York, NY, US, Senior Architectural Designer

Mar 2015 - current
 

motvitsky™, Brooklyn, NY, US, Lead Architectural Designer

Jan 2007 - current
 

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, New York, NY, US, Associate Senior Architectural Designer | Project Architect

Performed all stages of architectural design, including zoning and building code analysis, client presentations, schematic design, design development and construction documents, interior and custom furniture design; coordinated between consultants, engineers, general contractors and clients; supervision of construction sites.

• Project 'Silver Towers', Moscow, Russian Federation - 250,900 m2 residential complex with three 52-storey towers, multi-functional podium and underground parking garage (schematic design, design development);
• 'Fili Plaza', Moscow, Russian Federation - 24,750 m2 Class “A” office center with underground parking garage (schematic design, design development);
• Project 'Kursovoy', Moscow, Russian Federation - 5,280 m2 high-end residential building in prestige “golden mile” district of Moscow (schematic design).
• 'Eurasia Tower', International Business Center “Moscow City”, Moscow, Russian Federation - 208,000 m2 mixed-use 70-storey tower with 50 floors of Class “A” commercial space and 20 floors of luxury residential apartments, boutiques, restaurants, bars and underground parking (construction documents);
• Project 'Slava', Moscow, Russian Federation - 480,000 m2 multi-functional complex with five separate office buildings from 6 to 22 storey and three-storey retail podium and four levels of underground parking (construction documents);
• Project 'Crystal', Moscow, Russian Federation - 127,000 m2 residential complex with two 35 and 45-storey towers on top of a shared retail/office podium (construction documents);
• 'Paradise Living', Moscow, Russian Federation - 308,000 m2 high-end residential complex with central 51-storey tower and two 36-storey towers for Mirax Group; includes recreational facilities, retail shops, restaurants, kindergarten, elementary school and underground parking (construction documents);
• 'ComStrin' Business Park, Vnucovo, Moscow, Russian Federation - complex with office buildings, hotel, retail, sports facilities, restaurants and parking (master planning and schematic design);
• Engine Co. #22, Washington, DC (construction documents);
• Ronald McDonald House, Westchester Medical Center (schematic design).

Nov 2005 - Jan 2015
 

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP, New York, NY, US, Project Architect | Senior Architectural Designer

Performed stage of construction documents, coordinated between consultants, engineers, general contractors.

• 680 Madison Avenue, New York, NY - transformation of 15-story The Carlton House Hotel to its new use as a 250,000 sf condominium residence included reconfiguring interior layouts, restoring the exterior facades, adding floor area and common amenities to the building;

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
 

SHENKER ARCHITECTS, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Architect | Senior Architectural Designer

Managed all stages of project design on a broad spectrum of high-end residential and commercial projects. Coordination between consultants, engineers, contractors and clients; supervision of construction sites.

• Dyker Heights Residence, Brooklyn, NY (new construction)
• Staten Island 9/11 Memorial. Design Competition. Final Stage shortlist (2003)
• Nicolosi Loop One-Family Residence, Arbutus Lake, Staten Island, NY (concept design)
• Tottenville Single-Family Residence, Staten Island, NY (new construction). Award of Excellence (2010), AIA Brooklyn Design Competition
• National Drive One-Family Residence, Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY (new construction). Certificate of Appreciation (2010), AIA Brooklyn Design Awards
• Barlow Drive One-Family Residence, Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY (renovation). Award of Merit (2003) in AIA Brooklyn Competition for Architectural Design, Residential Architecture Category
• Sands Line One-Family Residence, Hewlett Bay Park, Long Island, NY (new construction)
• Condominium Residence Buildings, Medical Offices, Retail Stores and Drug Stores, Brooklyn, NY (new construction; renovation; interior and furniture design)

Apr 2001 - Nov 2005
 

R & B ARCHITECTS, Kiev, UA, Project Manager

Managed a broad spectrum of high-end residential and commercial projects (urban/master planning, site, building and interior design; custom furniture design). While working simultaneously on 7 projects, served as a design team and CAD supervisor; coordinated between engineers, contractors and clients; oversaw construction sites.

• Italian Furniture Showroom “Tikko”, Kiev, Ukraine (space renovation; interior and exhibit design);
• Ukrainian Mobile Communications (UMC) Company Headquarters, Kiev, Ukraine (reconstruction);
• Stadnik Residence, Kiev, Ukraine (one family house; new construction);
• Law Offices, Kiev, Ukraine (renovation; interior design);
• Two-level Residential Penthouse, Kiev, Ukraine (concept design);
• Numerous Private High-end Apartments, Kiev, Ukraine (space renovation; interior and custom furniture design).

Sep 1998 - Nov 2000
 

PORITRIN-SA, Kiev, UA, Project Architect

Responsibilities included budget negotiations and project scheduling, code review, urban/master planning, site, building and interior design. Supervised the work of intermediate and junior architects.

• Private High-end Apartments, Kiev, Ukraine (space renovation; interior and custom furniture design)
• Representative Offices for various companies, Kiev, Ukraine (concept design; renovation and interior design);
• GASPROM Headquarters, Ukrainian Branch (concept design; master planning).

Jan 1996 - Sep 1998
 

B.A.N.K. AUSTRIA, Vienna, AT; Moscow, RU; Kiev, UA, Project Architect

Served as a design team and CAD supervisor; performed site and building design, cost estimating, both manual and CAD drafting, model making, rendering and client presentations.

• Ukrainian Mobile Communications (UMC) Service Center, Kiev, Ukraine (renovation; interior design);
• PLATINUM BANK, Moscow, Russian Federation (renovation; interior design);
• UNICOM BANK, Moscow, Russian Federation (renovation; cash and operational halls design);
• INKO BANK, Kremenchug, Ukraine (concept design; master planning).

Sep 1994 - Jan 1996
 

CREATIVE ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP “VE", Kiev, UA, Intermediate Architect

Responsible for overall design direction and staff assignments; performed site and building design, cost estimating, drafting, model making, rendering, as well as prepared and conducted client presentations.

• Recreation and Entertainment Complex MERCURY, Kiev, Ukraine (master planning, site and concept design);
• Hotel, Kiev, Ukraine (new construction; concept design);
• Christian Center, Prohladny, Russian Federation (new construction; 650 seats; concept design).

Nov 1991 - Sep 1994
 

SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE DESIGN, Kiev, UA, Junior Architect | Intermediate Architect

Worked on design and construction documents for a broad spectrum of residential and commercial projects in Kiev and surrounding areas; performed site and building design, code review, drafting, model making, rendering, prepared client presentations; coordinated between engineers, contractors and clients.

Apr 1985 - Nov 1991
 

Education 

Sep 1979 - Apr 1985
 

Areas of Specialization 

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