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Chris Richards

Chris Richards

Santa Barbara, CA, US

 

About 

In my role as the California Senior Design Associate at Wade Weissmann Architecture, I wear multiple hats to drive success. I spearhead project designs, ensuring they align with our vision, coordinate efforts, and handle presentation materials. I excel in project management, facilitating clear communication, and overseeing budgets and timelines. My technical expertise extends to expediting, construction-design coordination, and quality assurance. Additionally, I take the lead in business development, coordinating marketing efforts, networking, and client engagement. I'm committed to fostering collaboration and design excellence as we embark on exciting architectural endeavors.


Elsewhere:

Employment 

Wade Weissmann Architecture, Santa Barbara, CA, US, California Senior Design Associate & Architect

In my role as the California Senior Design Associate at Wade Weissmann Architecture, I wear multiple hats to drive success. I spearhead project designs, ensuring they align with our vision, coordinate efforts, and handle presentation materials. I excel in project management, facilitating clear communication, and overseeing budgets and timelines. My technical expertise extends to expediting, construction-design coordination, and quality assurance. Additionally, I take the lead in business development, coordinating marketing efforts, networking, and client engagement. I'm committed to fostering collaboration and design excellence as we embark on exciting architectural endeavors.

Oct 2023 - current
 

The Warner Group Architects, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA, US, Director

At the Warner Group Architects, I acted as the Vice President and Studio Director, overseeing the design and construction of several flagship projects, from conceptual design to permitting and through construction. Additionally, I oversaw the marketing and PR of the company. Notable projects include several ground-up residences in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Newport Beach, and Santa Monica. Additional projects include an eighteen-villa beachfront residential development in Saudi Arabia and several County Club remodels.

Jan 2014 - Sep 2023
 

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

At AB design studio I prepared redlines for drafters, drawing sets for city and county submission, responded to plan check comments, and prepared in depth 3d models of project designs. Production software included ACAD, Revit, and Sketchup. Other responsibilities included meeting with clients, captaining projects through boards of architectural reviews, and coordinating revisions with consultants. I also assisted in the organization and preparation of marketing material and building a 3d resource library within the firm as they made the transition to Revit.

Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
 

Tompkins Architects, Kansas City, MO, US, Project Designer

I worked on a variety of architectural projects including; educational facilities, hospitals, medical facilities, office buildings, commercial & industrial facilities, private residences, multifamily residential projects, as well as government & military facilities. Additionally, I worked heavily with our marketing department managing our blog, web identity, social media, renderings, geo modeling of past projects, and developing relationships with new clients.

May 2012 - Aug 2013
 

Education 

Drury University, Springfield, MO, US, BArch, Hammons School of Architecture

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha, Student Union Board, First Year Council, AIAS, Dean's List, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Ozarks Food Harvest

Graduated with a B. Arch and minors in Business Administration, Art History, Fine Arts, and Global Studies

Jan 2006 - Apr 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills