I am a licensed architect having worked in Atlanta, Tampa and Los Angeles with work throughout the US, and hold 2 degrees from the Georgia Tech School of Architecture. I have almost 19 years experience in designing and managing the construction of various building types including Private Schools, Athletic Facilities, Commercial Kitchens, Daycares, Healthcare, Retail, Post-Production Facilities, as well as Residential work.
I have a variety of experience and interest throughout all phases of drawing production and also enjoy the construction process.
I have the rigor, dedication and understanding of the need to be a visionary in planning for the future as well as being detail-oriented to execute projects. My role for each project fluctuates, including, assessing the needs of the Owners / occupants, understanding the program, completing a set of Construction Drawings as well as managing the construction phase. I enjoy the change in scale of each project – being able to look at certain projects holistically, to imagine the ‘big picture’, while others require me to really zoom in and focus on the details. I truly enjoy the challenge of each project’s special goals and user needs.
My skills / specialties include attention to detail, asking questions, trouble-shooting and offering multiple solutions.
I am originally from Athens, Greece and moved to the US at the age of 8 years old. After leaving Greece, I have resided in New York City, Tampa Bay, Paris, Los Angeles and ultimately Atlanta for the majority of the last 16 years. My free time is spent with my two daughters & close friends; Interests include cooking, hiking, watching movies, listening to the Good Food podcast, doing Crossfit and traveling when possible.
Collins Cooper Carusi Architects inc., Atlanta, GA, US, Project Manager / Architect
Project Manager / Project Architect for Educational, Community, Athletic Facilities as well as Commercial Kitchens. Job responsibilities include:
- Oversight of other team members / Mentorship
- Owner and Consultant coordination
- Design & Detailing / Archicad
- AHJ and Permitting coordination / Code Research
- Construction Administration
Projects: Emory Cox Hall Commercial Kitchen Renovation, Decatur YMCA Addition & Renovation, Ashford Dunwoody YMCA Addition & Renovation, Food Bank of NE Georgia Renovation & Teaching Kitchen, Mill Springs Academy Lower & Middle School, Campbell High School Gymnasium, YMCA of Metro Atlanta New Headquarters
AE Design, Atlanta, GA, US, Architect / Project Manager
Construction / Contract Administration of Cancer Facilities, extensive site visits, attend AOC meetings, issuance of sketches and Revision drawings, issuance of Change Orders, approval of Pay Applications, preparation of Specifications with SpecLink, building permitting, consultant coordination, product research, delegate work to others, preparation of Schematic / Certificate of Need phase drawings, facilitate LINAC Vault renovations
Project sizes range from 5,000 sf to 55,000 sf
Projects: Slidell Comprehensive Cancer Center, Slidell, Louisiana; Lake Butler Cancer Center, Lake Butler, Florida; Ellijay Cancer Center, Ellijay, Georgia
Studio 440 Architecture | Interiors | Acoustics, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Preparation of SD, DD and CD phase drawing sets, consultant coordination, attend OAC meetings, building permitting, job site visits, preparation of specifications, materials research, construction administration, delegated work to others, some 3D model building
Project sizes range from 16,000 sf to 85,000 sf, office tenant improvement, post-production audio and video facilities, screening theaters, foley stages
Projects: Technicolor / Paramount Post-production Village, Technicolor T5 Glendale, Technicolor Sunset Gower Studios
Cooper Carry, Atlanta, GA, US, Architectural Designer
Preparation of schematic design presentations, DD and CD phase drawing sets, coordination of consultants' drawings, attended and ran project meetings with consultants, contractors and clients, job site visits, aided in the preparation of specifications, materials research, permitting, construction administration, delegated work to others, some 3D model building
Master Planning and Design of Retail and Mixed Use projects throughout the US, average project size 500,000 sf
Projects: Stones River Mall, Newport Center, The Avenues Mall, Mayfaire Towncenter, House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, MArch, Architecture
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Bachelors, Architecture
