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Fernanda Styzens

Fernanda Styzens

Chicago, IL, US

 
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About 

Designer with a career spanning 15 years of unique and versatile international experience. Multifaceted background with the ability to change the spectrum of scale as well as work in different aspects of the design industry. Good awareness of creative thinking. Passion, curiosity and commitment for pushing design boundaries while incorporating affordable, effective, buildable and innovative solutions. Enthusiasm to take on challenges and complexities of every project.

Employment 

Client: Cielo Vivo LLC, Senior Project Designer

High-end residential projects, space layout, Construction documents development, interior architecture design, senior designer manager.

Jun 2019 - current
 

Client: Inspired Interiors, Architecture & Interiors, Design consultant

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019
 

Client: Deture culsign architecture & Interior designers, Chicago, IL, Chicago, Architecture & Interiors, Design consultant

Commercial - Hospitality - Residential

Develop initial design proposals / strategies and presented to clients
Create material orders, developed and managed schedules for production
Developed CD's for building process and planning permits
Selected and coordinate all trades (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpenters, window suppliers, iron works) for successful project(s) completion
Introduce current samples and finishes
Furniture selection and specifications
Sole responsibility for all design decisions and solutions

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
 

Client: Holly Hunt Enterprises, Chicago, Project Designer & Project Manager

Hospitality - Residential

Provided detailed custom Interior, architectural & furniture design services, construction drawings, specs, schedules and final design package
Direct work with the CEO for design solutions and approvals
Directly supervised team 2 employees to meet project schedule / budget
Created materials orders, developed and managed schedules for production deliveries
Supervised design and construction, identified and implemented required design changes and materials updates
Selected and coordinated all trades (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpenters, window suppliers, iron works, fabricators) for successful project completion
Reviewed shop drawings, punch list and project delivery
Conducted periodic site visits to ensure construction quality and design execution
Provided detailed design for millwork (lobby reception desk), furniture design and interior architecture.
Construction administration, project management assistant and fire code consultant for interior architecture finishes and FF&E and binder development
Provided detailed custom design package for wine room
Provided façade design proposal for renovation
Provided furniture and Interior design development for renovation
Provided New furniture & interior design layout package for renovation

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
 

Clients:Amy Reichert Architecture & Design Auerbach Architects, Chicago, IL, US, Architecture & Interiors, Designer

Residential

Provided interior, architectural, millwork and furniture design services
Implemented required design changes and materials updates
Developed CD's for building process and planning permits
Architectural and interior renovation

Feb 2015 - May 2015
 

Client: Stephen Sills Associates, New York, NY, US, Architecture & Interiors, Design consultant

Provided Interior and architectural design services, specs for the model apartment penthouse and lobby
Direct work with the project manager for design solutions
Created materials and furniture selection
Identified and implemented required design changes and materials updates
Provided detailed design for millwork bedroom (W.I.C) and dressing room
Interior renovation

May 2013 - Sep 2013
 

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