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Jenda Michl

Jenda Michl

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

As a project captain at AB Design Studio, I enjoy my opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects.  In just my first 6 months, I had significant involvement with large multi unit housing, shipping container modifications, commercial development, private homes, government projects, and feasibility studies, among others.

I continue to enjoy opportunities to serve as a juror at arch schools, most recently at Sci-Arc to conclude their fall '16 semester.  I am always open to opportunities to further develop my research interests (how environmental factors and scripting can determine form), forge stronger connections between architecture and the public, and to generally involve myself in acadamia.

A few highlights from my CV:

  • Variety of celebrated built projects
  • Speak at conferences on the topic of evolutionary solvers and the designs they will enable in the near future.  
  • Created a 6 week art show in the summer of '15 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, celebrating the architectural design process through architectural models.
  • Believe that architects need new ways to dialogue and relate with the general public, and have a well developed concept for an architecture centered co-working space that would include a research and skill incubator.  In addition, it would provide new free services and knowledge for the public, creating greater awareness and understanding of the profession.
  • Have designed and fabricated furniture which was exhibited at the A+D Museum among other places.
  • Worked for several years as the LEED AP and a project engineer for a GC specializing in public projects.

Full CV and Portfolio available here: http://jendamichl.wix.com/jendamichlcv   (best viewed without a touchscreen)

Elsewhere:

Employment 

AB design studio, inc., Santa Barbara, CA, US, Project Captain

My job is to take basic instruction from the firm principals and clients, and with support from our designer/drafters and the wealth of knowledge in the office, produce the drawings and documents needed, on schedule and on budget.

May 2016 - current
 

Vertu Studio, Los Angeles, CA, US, Founder Principal

Directed and/or executed all aspects of running a small architecture firm, including the oversight and development of up to three people at a time.

Mar 2009 - Apr 2016
 

FEI Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Engineer and LEED AP

FEI is a General Contractor specializing in public projects. I was their in house LEED AP, as well as a Project Engineer (manager) for the construction of the Topanga Library.

Jun 2009 - Mar 2012
 

Randall Stout Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

I produced construction drawings for two spectacular art museums before the recession hit.

May 2008 - Aug 2008
 

Charles Rose Architects, Boston, MA, US, Designer

Hired despite my intent to move to Los Angeles imminently, my role was to effectively work on a variety of different projects as needed - great practice in juggling projects and grasping project needs quickly.

Jan 2008 - May 2008
 

Grant Studio Architects, Boston, MA, US, Project Designer & Manager

I worked exclusively with the principal at an award winning boutique architecture office on a variety of thoroughly detailed projects, both residential and commercial.

Dec 2006 - Jan 2008
 

Shipley Architects, Dallas, TX, US, Intern

My first office experience came at this award winning and highly regarded small office in Dallas, where I was one of 3 employees and I was exposed to a wide variety of experiences.

May 2005 - Jun 2006
 

Education 

The University of Texas, Arlington, TX, US, MArch, Architecture

Distinguished academic career, please review here: http://jendamichl.wix.com/jendamichlcv

May 2003 - May 2006
 

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL, Bachelors, Environmental Studies

Graduated from the Honors program, among notable achievements. Please visit http://jendamichl.wix.com/jendamichlcv

Aug 1998 - May 2002
 

Awards 

Various Accolades, please follow link, Other

Please view my CV here: http://jendamichl.wix.com/jendamichlcv

Thank you

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills