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Christopher Dorsey

Christopher Dorsey

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Chris Dorsey Architects, Inc, Los Angeles, CA, US, Owner / Architect

CDA provides professional architectural design, consultation, and project management services for a wide range of commercial and residential projects. Splitting our time between LA & NYC, and licensed in California, Arizona, Washington, Texas, Georgia, and New York, we are happy to help you get your project realized.

Jan 2021 - current
 

Pressed Juicery, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Manager, Architecture and Construction

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
 

Pressed Juicery, Los Angeles, Project Manager

Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
 

Aurora Lampworks, Inc, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

At Aurora Lampworks I worked both independently and in collaboration with other contractors and consultants on large and small scale lighting projects ranging from designing a custom chandeliers for high end residential projects to lighting restoration for historic and landmarked buildings in the north east. I worked with architects, engineers, and fabricators to manage the projects from conception to completion. I was involved in all stages of the project from bidding to generating design and shop drawings, sourcing materials, purchasing, scheduling, as well as coordinating and overseeing onsite installations.

Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
 

Hume Coover Studio, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer

-- Sole point of contact for all managerial aspects of a brownstone renovation
-- generated cost reports for contract negotiation and client approval
-- managed construction, drew and issued construction documents

Aug 2011 - May 2012
 

ware+associates Architects, Atlanta, GA, US, Architectural Designer

Construction Documents

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Masters, Architecture

May 2010 - May 2011
 

Kennesaw State University, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2004 - May 2009
 

Bauhaus Dessau, Dessau Bauhaus, Architecture

May 2008 - Aug 2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills