HKS, Inc, Los Angeles, CA, US, Sr. Project Architect | Vice President
Led teams for national and international hospitality architecture and interiors projects in all phases from schematic design to construction administration. Main liaison between architectural team, consultants, client representatives, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction.
AREA Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Helped develop corporate interior projects from concept to completion. Dealt directly with permits, contractors and clients.
Rivers & Christian, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Worked on planning, private terminal and retail projects for the LAX and SAN airports, as well as commercial TI projects.
(fer) studio, Los Angeles, CA, US, Temp. Project Associate
Collaborated in the design development and construction document phases for commercial and educational projects.
COMPOS/IT/E Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern / Designer
Worked on a design-build high-end residential project and on residential interior and exterior renovations. Was in charge of design iterations with 2D and 3D tools, renderings, construction documents and material research for these projects.
Swift Lee Office, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Design Consultant - Job Captain
Worked directly with the partners in the design development for the
NZE High Performance School Prototype for the LAUSD, produced RFQ’s, generated construction documents for renovation of institutional projects, collaborated in competitions and helped fabricate the latest 'HEY FARMER' furniture pieces.
Emilio Martínez Arquitectos, San Juan, PR, US, Architectural Intern
Assisted Associates with 3D models, schematic drawings, construction drawings and graphic presentations for the ongoing commercial, urban and recreational projects.
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture
The Whole Architect, 1st Place
HKS, Inc. grants The Whole Architect as a yearly internal award within the company. The employees of all regional US and international offices can be nominated for the award.
The Whole Architect is someone who takes ownership of the entire project to lead all stakeholders to success. A well-rounded thinker, this person owns the project from start to finish, collaborates with clients and partners to overcome challenges, leads with knowledge, and delivers results.
Nicole received this award while leading the interior architecture team for the Conrad Hotel in downtown Los Angeles which opened doors in July of 2022.
