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Bryce Bounds, AIA

Bryce Bounds, AIA

Miami, FL, US

 

About 

Bryce Bounds is a Miami based Licensed Architect who focuses on design solutions in multiple sectors for clients ranging from Large Scale Developers to Single Location Business’s, and even the occasional High End Residence. He has the experience to take ideas from Concept to Construction, and is comfortable in any role from Designer to Draftsmen.

He is the Principle of BSB Studios in Miami, FL and is always open to new opportunities and projects.

Employment 

BSB Studios, Miami, FL, US, Principal

Principal of an Architecture and Design firm focusing on Commercial, Renovation and Civic work in Florida and Georgia.

Sep 2020 - current
 

Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Miami, FL, US, Project Architect

Architectural production and coordination on Educational projects. Report to firm Vice President regularly on status of projects, time frames, and coordination with other disciplines. Regular project responsibilities includes contract deliverables (SD/DD/CD), Estimating, Specifications, Permitting Coordination, and CA services. Work includes regular interaction with governmental agencies, clients Project Manager, multiple project stakeholders, and general public.

Projects also require security/background clearance (Jessica Lunsford Act) that is valid until 2021. Scopes of projects range from architectural coordination with M/E/P system upgrades to roofing systems to complete STEM classroom design with stakeholder input. Project time lines average three to four years. Projects have an average budget of $12 Million per facility.

Nov 2016 - May 2020
 

Beilinson Gomez Architects, Miami, Studio Director

Directly oversee current firm projects and staff for successful management of the creative and business aspects of projects. Responsible to firm principal for project profitability and successful relationships with clients through day to day communication. Serve as a mentor and teacher to junior staff for business and design knowledge in the industry. Review employment applications and make recommendations for hiring to firm principals. Actively coordinate with firm consultants, associate staff, and firm principal for successful designs and project completion through CA.

Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
 

STA Architectural Group, Miami, FL, US, Studio Director

•Provide input on staffing of firm architectural projects, including staff assessment and direct management
•Generate proposals for architectural services, including scope assessment and estimations of time and staffing needs
•Oversight of current projects while directly acting as architectural project manager for others

Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
 

STA Architectural Group, Miami, FL, US, Associate Architect

•Manage projects from start of DD scope through CD production, permitting, and CA of commercial projects
•Assistant Project Management on large scale civic construction for CA scope on CM at Risk project
•Zoning and Building code research and interpretation for presentation of design concepts to authorities having jurisdiction

Aug 2011 - Aug 2014
 

The Spriggs Group, Savannah, GA, US, Project Manager

Design and management of new construction projects from concept to punch list. I typically become involved shortly after the firm is hired and help guide the client through design development, aiding the Principal, before taking on the project alone to guide it through final design, construction drawings, and construction management.

Historic Research & Construction Management of historic preservation projects. I typically hunt down old details in various libraries of the building and its occupants, compile that data for the Principal and Client, and actively manage the construction renovation project including field visits, RFI's, RFQ's, etc

Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
 

Greenline Architecture, Savannah, GA, US, Assistant Project Manager

Bazemore, Mastrianni, and WIlson Architects merged with Poticny, Deering, and Felder to form Greenline Architecture.

Job responsibilities and position remain the same. Primarily served as Assistant Project Manager on projects ranging from $250,000 to $500,000.
Additionally, I spent a great deal of time under one of the BMW partners actively merging and updating the two firms drawing systems (AutoCAD Desktop Standards)

Jul 2007 - Dec 2007
 

BMW Architects, Savannah, GA, US, Assistant Project Manager

Produced Schematic, Design Development, and Construction Drawings under the supervision of one or more partners. Created and edited project specifications for construction projects.

Performed historic research and created Schematic Designs for historic preservation projects in the National Historic Landmark District in Savannah, GA, led presentations to the local Historic Review Board for project approval, and produced working drawings for implementation of preservation and adaptive reuse projects.

Sep 2006 - Dec 2007
 

Gonzalez Architects, Savannah, GA, US, Intern

Intern Architects working on Construction Documents for hospitality and commercial work in Florida and Georgia

Jul 2005 - Aug 2006
 

Education 

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2000 - Jun 2005
 

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Bachelors, Fine Arts

Sep 2000 - Jun 2004
 

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, US, Architecture

Visiting student to concentrate on classic building styles and New Urban philosophy.

Sep 2003 - Dec 2003
 

University of Florida, Nantucket, MA, US, Preservation Institute: Nantucket

Graduate studies of Architectural Preservation and Documentation in field laboratory conditions.
HABS / HAER team member compiling historic documentation and measured drawings of regional building styles for Historic America Building Survey.

Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills