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Matthew Pierzchala

Matthew Pierzchala

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Currently specializing in healthcare-centric architecture and planning, Matthew has experience in all phases of the architectural process from planning and schematic design through construction administration. Beyond healthcare design, Matthew's career experiences include R&D-based architecture, engineering, and marketing in the UK, real estate exposure in western Oregon, residential and graphic design in northern Ohio, and commercial architecture in Columbus.

Employment 

DesignGroup, Columbus,OH, Project Associate

-Healthcare, education, and mixed use experience
-Worked closely on 3 hospitals, 2 Master plans, 1 K-8 school, and 1 corporate headquarters
-Responsibilities: All project phases, planning, master planning, client meeting participation, consultant coordination, 3D and physical modeling, rendering

Oct 2015 - current
 

Trinity, Westerville, OH, Designer

-Healthcare experience
-Worked closely on 2 hospitals, 3 MOB, 1 wellness center, 1 cancer center
-Responsibilities: All project phases, planning, client meeting participation, consultant coordination, 3D modeling, rendering, lead construction administration process

Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
 

Architectural Alliance, Columbus, OH, CAD Specialist

-Commercial/automotive experience
-Worked closely on 1 auto dealership
-Responsibilities: All project phases, 3D modelling, BIM research, mastery, and mentoring

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
 

Kime Design, Toledo, OH, Architectural Designer

-Residential experience
-Worked closely on numerous single-family homes, 1 development, 1 multi-family complex
-Responsibilities: All project phases (new builds and renovations), programming, 3D modeling, rendering

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
 

Modoc Point Properties, Klamath Falls, OR, Architectural Intern

-Residential design/build experience
-Worked on company's corporate client relations site
-Responsibilities: Design proposals, interior construction, flooring, painting, tiling, 3D modeling

Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
 

The Facility Architects, London, UK, Architectural Intern

-Design/marketing experience
-Internship experience with UK-based firm during month abroad
-Responsibilities: 3D modeling, site analysis, marketing

May 2011 - Jun 2011
 

Education 

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Mi, MArch, Architecture

Full time distance M.arch program allowing me to retain full time employment status during entirety of program. Expected graduation date is Spring 2018.

Aug 2015 - current
 

Bowling Green State Univeristy, Bowling Green, OH, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2007 - May 2011
 

Awards 

NW Ohio Concrete Design/Build Competition, 2nd Place

Team competition to conceive an innovative use for concrete masonry units

2011
 

Bill Lambier Academic Scholarship Recipient, Scholarship

Scholarship granted for scholastic achievement

2010
 

Ohio Water Polo All-State, Nomination

Received 2nd team honors

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills