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Senior Architect, passionate about building spaces for human endeavors: working, creating, entertaining, living.
Hitoshi Amano is an accomplished senior architect, seeking to parlay his extensive experience as Project Architect and Lead Designer on corporate, commercial, and residential projects of varying scales and budgets towards new challenges in the architectural profession.
He has managed all phases of an architectural project’s life cycle from preliminary discussions through post-occupancy support. He has overseen and delivered on a full range of architectural tasks and services:
He has extensive experience leading in-house project teams, as well as maintaining close communication with clients, contractors, consultants and other industry professionals. While self-motivated and able to be productive while working independently, Hitoshi believes that architecture and design are collaborative endeavors and relishes the opportunity to interact with multidisciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds.
Hitoshi is experienced with a variety of software relevant to the craft of architectural design:
Hitoshi is fluent in both English and Japanese.
Granoff Architects, Greenwich, CT, US, Project Architect
EXPERIENCE ON SELECTED PROJECT
45 GLOVER AVENUE
Norwalk, CT
Renovation of amenity spaces for a premiere office building, including new Conference Center, Cafeteria and, Fitness Facilities.
• Coordinated with a team of design professionals including structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, lighting, food service and fitness center consultants.
• Researched and developed ceiling cloud systems and integrated lighting in conjunction with the ceiling manufacturer and lighting consultant.
• Researched new exterior door system and glazing details for full integration into the building’s existing curtain wall.
Rivkin/Weisman Architects, New York, NY, US, Senior Architect
Senior Architect, with extensive experience overseeing all phases of a wide variety of commercial and residential work, including office buildings, corporate interiors, new houses, and apartment renovations. Particular expertise include analytical and schematic planning, research and design utilizing 3D modeling, presentation production (particularly hand and digital renderings), product research, detailing, document production, and construction administration. Extensive experience leading in-house project teams, as well as interfacing with clients, consultants and other industry professionals.
EXPERIENCE ON SELECTED PROJECTS
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
15,800 square-foot new house with pool and guest house.
• Conducted volumetric studies using 3D computer modelling as part of the building exterior design process.
• Researched local, rural building types and vernacular styles to develop a range of architectural styles that afford distinct character to each part of the house.
• Developed a consistent approach to the interior design while adhering to the wide variety of inspirations proposed by the client and interior designers.
• Researched and developed details for construction products, e.g., custom windows and doors, reclaimed timber and wide-plank floors.
• Developed a strategy employing dormers and complex roof profiles to maximize usable second floor spaces while complying with design limitations stipulated in local codes.
BRIDGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
St. Louis, MO
400,000 square-foot Campus Master Plan for a leading financial information company.
• Developed program and distribution of company divisions and functions with Client.
• Developed Master Plan with attention given to phasing and schedule.
• Developed campus-wide architectural vocabulary.
• Designed feature buildings on campus (Visitors’ Center, R + D Building); extensive use of 3D modelling as design tool.
• Developed schematic plans and utilization analyses, including “test-fit” plan studies.
• Oversaw production of presentation materials, particularly site model and digital renderings.
• Collaborated and coordinated with associate architect, engineers, and consultants.
• Researched exterior wall & glazing systems; developed exterior and interior designs and details.
Fox & Fowle Architects, New York, NY, US, Architect
Design Architect, with experience leading design teams through early analysis and schematic planning, design development, presentation production, product research, and detailing.
Rivkin/Weisman Architects, New York, NY, US, Designer
Designer, with experience developing designs, presentation and document production, and construction administration.
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, US, MArch, Architecture
Two-year professional architectural program, with one year taken off to work in the industry.
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, US, Bachelors, Architecture
Four-year Bachelor of Arts program, with a two-year concentration in Architecture, including intensive design studio work. Graduated summa cum laude.
AIA Honor Award, Award
AIA Honor Award for excellence in design presented to the 4 Times Square office tower in the architectural design category.
