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Cullen Hollyn Taub

Cullen Hollyn Taub

San Francisco, CA, US

 
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About 

Detail-driven architect that thrives on problem solving and excels in coordination, documentation and construction. 7+ years of experience working on Performing Arts Venues, Schools, Universities, Adaptive Reuse, and Historical Preservation. 4 years of experience working on Multi-Family Residential and Commerical. Project involvement includes renovations and ground-up construction, from feasibility through closeout with various project delivery methods. Management of complex projects with a construction value of $50M+. 

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Employment 

Form4 Architecture Inc, San Francisco, CA, Associate/ Project Manager/ Project Architect

Responsibilities:
• Orchestrate technical coordination among in-house staff, engineers and specialty consultants
• Manage drawing set generation including identifying tasks, delegating work and detail generation
• Engage in design charettes and presentation meetings with clients
• Prepare work plans/schedules, fee proposals, and staffing forecasts
• Perform design studies reacting to site conditions, climate, client and end-user needs
• Assemble and review specifications; outline/narrative and 3-part CSI MasterFormat
• Negotiate in VE sessions with Contractor to aid Owner in aligning construction costs with budget
• Obtain approval from authorities having jurisdiction: DSA, City, Universities, Peer Reviews
• Lead for Construction Administration: design directives, RFI responses and submittal reviews
• Provide mentorship to design staff at different levels
• Assist in Business Development to obtain new work

Selected works:
• 950 Hough Avenue: 20-unit Luxury Condos Lafayette, CA
• 375 W El Pintado: 50-unit Luxury Senior Condos Danville, CA
• Google Tasman: New Campus San Jose, CA
• Rivian: New Campus Palo Alto, CA
• Audio Design: AV Retail & Showroom San Jose, CA

Dec 2019 - current
 

CAW Architects, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, Project Architect

Selected works:
• Stanford University: Frost Amphitheater Stanford, CA
• Peninsula Arts Guild: Guild Theater Menlo Park, CA
• UC Berkeley: Greek Theater Plaza & Terrace (Historic) Berkeley, CA

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
 

CAW Architects, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, Job Captain

Selected works:
• Stanford University: Roble Theater & Arts Complex (Historic) Stanford, CA
• Los Gatos Unified School District: Fisher MS Sports Complex (DSA Project) Los Gatos, CA
• Las Lomitas Elementary School District: Campus Expansion (DSA Project) Atherton, CA
• MPUSD: Monterey High School Science Innovation Center (DSA Project) Monterey, CA

Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
 

CAW Architects, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, Designer/Drafter

Selected works:
• East Side Union HSD: Independence HS Performing Arts Center (DSA Project) San Jose, CA
• East Side Union HSD: Andrew Hill HS Classroom Building (DSA Project) San Jose, CA

Feb 2011 - Nov 2015
 

Education 

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, US, Bachelors, Environmental Design

Bachelor of Environmental Design: architecture track.

Aug 2006 - May 2010
 

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