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Chad Guempel

Chad Guempel

St. Louis, MO

 

About 

My interest in being an architect lies in my passion for all things design.  It is my intention to create good architecture that inspires the people that use it.  I am a highly motivated, inventive, and energetic individual with a desire to learn each and every day.

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Employment 

M+H Architects, St. Louis, Intern Architect

• Prepared architectural documents throughout all phases of development using REVIT BIM software
• Responsible for modifing and reviewing drawing set to maintain document quality
• Prepared and presented design proposals for ongoing and potential projects
• Created BIM 3D model for team and client review as well as develop visual renderings
• Worked under multiple project manager / architect teams throughout schematic design, design development and construction documentation
• Performed feasibility studies to analyze programming needs and site planning strategies for clients
• Developed a metric data worksheet to analyze program efficiencies of existing Electric Cooperatives to use as a baseline for future programming and design endeavors
• Coordinated and collaborated with consultants throughout project developmentdSPACE

Sep 2014 - current
 

dSPACE Studio Architects, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern

• Assisted on multiple residential projects throughout initial schematic planning and design development
• Assembled construction documentation proposals to submit for permit • Worked closely with structural engineers during construction documentation
• Assisted in compiling contract bids from various contractors for client approval
• Dealt closely with product sales representatives
• Assisted head designer in meetings with clients, contractors and sales representatives throughout proj- ect development

Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
 

David Schwarz Architects, Washington, D.C., Architectural Intern

• Worked on design team during project development/ reuse of Caesar’s Palace complex in Las Vegas
• Worked on program and layout of future published monograph
• Re-mastered project drawings for publication

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Education 

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, US, MArch, Architecture

• Interests and Specialization: Sustainable Building Practice & Integration, Design Development, and Urban Planning Strategies
• University of Kansas Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Sigma Nu Academic & Leadership Scholarship
• Relevant Coursework: Design Studio, Competitions Studio, Design Build Studio, Architecture History, Applied Physics, Calculus, Structural Analysis, Site Planning, Natural Forces, History of Urban Design, History of Modern Art, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Geology, Human Geography, Building Technology, Theory of Cities, Programming
• 3.65 GPA

Aug 2008 - May 2013
 

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen, DK, Architecture

• Architectural, design, and cultural study abroad program
• Interests and Coursework: European Sustainability Design Practice, Design Theory and Methodology, Scandinavian Design in the Twentieth Century
• Field Study in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills