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Brett Klingler

Brett Klingler

New York, NY, US

 

About 

I received my Bachelor of Architecture degree from Philadelphia University in 2008. Here I completed and presented my thesis titled Systems of Place: transformative architecture, which explored space capturing and conveying the changing performance of place.  I earned LEED AP in March 2009.

I believe it is the task of architecture to render the identity of place.  Architecture abstractly conveys the themes of our lives, evoking memories that remind us of who we are.

When I'm not trying to figure out the complexity of this profession, I enjoy sketching, golfing, active races/competitions, life experiences with friends, and anything involving food.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Kenneth Park Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Architect

Sep 2013 - current
 

Jack L. Gordon Architects, New York, NY, US, Intermediate Architect

Dec 2012 - Sep 2013
 

Howard Kulp Architects, PC, Allentown, PA, US, Junior Architect

- Produced schematic phasing plans and construction documents for a $2,970,000 gamma knife procedure room; project came in under budget
- Assumed role as design lead for a mixed-use 347,000 sf student housing project
- Produced construction documents and document coordinating and checking for a 40,000 sf event center and lounge; responsible for renderings used in press conference and marketing.
- Produced construction documents for a 40,000 sf new construction Heart and Vascular Center
- Assumed role as design lead for a mixed-use urban redevelopment project and green space
- Designed exterior sign for a medical and retail plaza
- Project Architect on an interior boardroom renovation in which we were the architect of record, produced permit set of drawings
- Produced construction documents for a 6,000 sf salon and day spa

Sep 2009 - Dec 2012
 

Lack + Strosser Achitecture, Lewisburg, PA, US, Architectural Intern, Project Manager

- Project Architect responsible for collaborating with a healthcare consultant on the SD and DD phases of a $9,000,000 ER expansion; produced and coordinated project documentation, developed renderings and client presentations
- Project Architect responsible for site analysis and project documentation in the SD and DD phases of a new construction surgical center
- Project Manager on a 6,000 sf residential addition and renovation; produced construction documents including mechanical and structural drawings
- Project Architect responsible for schematic design phasing plans for a performing arts center which included a 430 seat theater, 150 seat black box theater and 23,000 sf of new or renovated retail space
- Project Manager from SD phase into bidding, on a $180,000 residential renovation; produced construction documents including mechanical and structural drawings, and presented project for HARB approval

Jun 2008 - Sep 2009
 

Education 

Philadelphia University, BArch, Architecture

5 year Program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

Accepted into thesis program and completed thesis titled: Systems of Place: Transformative Architecture

Aug 2003 - May 2008
 

The American University of Rome, Study Abroad

4th year, Spring semester

Jan 2007 - May 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills