Chad Alexander Schram is a Licensed Architect in California. He is an alumni of the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning where he holds both an M.Arch degree and a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development. His specialties include residential + interiors, branded architecture, hospitality + kitchen design, and real estate development.
Based in Los Angeles, Schram has worked on everything from concept design to FF&E procurement for operating companies of serviced and furnished apartments, boutique hotels and local design+build residential developers. Previously, Chad worked internationally in India alongside Studio Mumbai and in Auckland, NZ on the Waiwera Thermal Resort, with additional stints in New York at Studio Mapos and MEIS Architects.
Most recently, Chad worked with Cloud Kitchens as a Design Manager on commercial catering facilities. Prior to that he was with Soho House Design where he helped open the West Coast in-house design and development office. There he worked on a range of ground-up and adaptive reuse projects for hotels, restaurants, clubs, gyms and spas. Additionally, he did drafting and project management work for John Sofio of Built Inc on LA and Joshua Tree retail, residential and nightclub projects.
Chad also specializes in branding, graphic design, product and furniture design. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, he loves working in all environments rain and shine.
Cloud Kitchens, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Manager
Built, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Architect
Architectural Drafting, Design and Project Management for award winning nightclub and restaurant designer/builder, John Sofio. Work include hotel, multi-family, single family and commercial projects in Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California.
Soho House & Co., Los Angeles, Architect
Hospitality design and master planning including hotels, spas, restaurants, gyms and resorts. Completed detailed drawing sets for ground-up and adaptive reuse projects using Revit Architecture. Coordinated with interior designers, operations team and consultants to produce drawing packages with site-specific design solutions in line with Soho House's brand standards.
Rudin Donner Design Inc., Los Angeles, Architectural Designer
Assisted with design and documentation for multiple hillside residential projects. Developed comprehensive permit sets and managed the city plan-check process.
Urban Blox / Outpost Living, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Director
Lead architecture, branding and operations for Urban Blox's multi-family residential developments. Liaison with external partners in architecture, interior, landscape design and capital investments. Manages all procurement and FF&E's for internal operating company, Outpost Living.
Temple Home Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Designer/Renderer
Developed designs and visualizations for six multi-residential renovation projects around greater Los Angeles area. Coordinated product and material selection with vendors.
Studio Mumbai / BASEmumbai Travel Studio, Mumbai, IN, Design+Construction Intern
Assisted on Studio Mumbai construction site for Japanese weaver Chiaki Maki's new textile compound in Dehradun. Exhibited film documentation, research book and model depicting micro-entrepreneurial sites of assembly and disassembly in South Bombay with Mary-Ann Ray.
Woods Bagot, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern
Model maker for Woods Bagot Sport under Dan Meis working on the Stadio della Roma. Prepared and presented detailed architectural drawings and design proposals that advanced Woods Bagot architectural initiatives.
Mapos Architects, DPC, New York, NY, US, Design Intern
Assisted with construction documents on retail store for Fresh cosmetics located in Shanghai. Helped organize and design entries to Fresh's fixture library. Prepared visual material to facilitate renovation for an existing retail location in NYC.
Go Green Energy Consulting, Southfield, MI, US, Intern
Gained field experience while assisting BPI certified professionals in home audits with the use of thermal imaging, blower door testing and lighting/appliance reviews.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, MArch, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Bachelors, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
