California licensed architect with a technical and building construction focus. Experience in a range of multi-family and hospitality developments from market-rate, student housing, transit-oriented communities, and adaptive reuse projects. Function as subject matter expert with demonstrated building code analysis, consultant coordination, project documentation, and agency processing efforts.
TCA Architects, Oakland, CA, US, Associate, Project Architect
Lead technical designer for TCA Hospitality studio - providing DD, CD, and CA services. Tasks include as-built / construction documentation, consultant coordination, ensuring code compliance, and AHJ expediting.
Provide project management / technical support for TCA Multifamily studios from SD to CA phases. Tasks include building code analysis, project modeling / documentation, MEPFS coordination, and RFI / ASI responses.
Kevin Tsai Architecture, Los Angeles, Associate
Worked on all phases of various multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial office buildings. Provided schematic design, design development and construction documentation services which included working on demolition plans, researching respective municipal code, consultant / engineer coordination, and completing plan check comments. Also created all company marketing / branding content.
sophea interior design, Oakland, Architectural Design
Produced interior-architectural plans, elevations, and axonometric drawings for custom residential projects, spec homes, and multi-family high density developments. Also sourced and scheduled furniture, fixture, and equipment packages for architect consultants and contractor RFIs.
archisis inc., Los Angeles, Designer
Worked directly with the principle and in house architect on a residential design package for potential clients and investors. Taking field measurements, translating 2D plans into 3D modeling, and creating photo-realistic renderings.
ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena, CA, US, Bachelors, Environmental Design
Studied various spatial concepts / programs involved in retail, hospitality, exhibition, and restaurant design. Also explored key concepts such as branding, graphics, furniture, and lighting.
