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Michael King

Michael King

Philadelphia, PA, US

 

About 

I am a Drexel University Graduate and have a Bachelors Degree in Architecture.  I wanted to be an Architect since I was a teenager.  It took me a little time but I did get my degree and I am currently about 50% toward my IDP process of getting my Registration. 

I grew up in the Philadelphia area but I am open to relocating for the right opportunity.

 

Some of my personal interests are:

Military and American History, Travel, Cars, Model building, Scale trains and miniatures, Games, Hiking, Kayaking, Baseball, Football, Camping, Fishing and Photography.

Employment 

A H Adams & Company, 309 Davisville Rd. Willow Grove PA 19090 , Job Captain

Working with Mr. Adams has been a tremendous experience. This experience has been through all phases of architecture, Architectural Design Development, Schematic drawings, Construction Documents, Program layout, Code research, Site surveys. I have been involved in all aspects of a job to various degrees. Building types included Commercial, Medical, Residential and Offices.

Feb 2012 - current
 

Eld Associated, 201 West Fairview Ave, Langhorne, PA 19047 , Architectural Services

I gained invaluable experience working with Mr. Dardzinski. This experience includes going on site surveys, drawing up as builds, design development drawings, code research, and all the way to permit submission. I’ve better my skills in drawing up Architectural drawings and learning on a one on one basis. Building types are primarily: Residential.

Jan 2012 - current
 

Icon Architectural Systems, 1436 Wells Dr. Bensalem PA 19020 , Designer

Working at Icon I learned skills not readily available. Skill such as Shop drawings, designing and engineer systems for fabricating various elements and items in buildings using AutoCAD. These elements include things like handrails, panel cladding, Bars and back bars, storefronts and most anything that is made of wood, metal and/or glass that can’t be bought at a store. Jobs include; Knickerbocker Hotel NY; King & Grove Restaurant & Bar NY, Smyth Hotel, NY, NY

Sep 2013 - Oct 2014
 

American Architectural Inc, 2260 State Road Bensalem Pa 19020 , Project Detailer/Engineering design

While working at AAI, I had the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and challenging projects. Drawing and working through the fabrication development of custom ornamental steel and glass using AutoCAD. Engineering and drawing details & connections for the various conditions and situations involving glass and metal has gave me a unique in-site to the capabilities and applications of such materials. Type of jobs include the Lincoln Center Theater NY, NY Historical Society NY, Parx Casino PA, World Trade Center NY, 270 Park Ave NY.

Nov 2007 - Dec 2011
 

Linn Architects, 1140 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063 , Project Manager

Linn Architects was a great place to work, one of the first opportunities I had to work on projects from start to finish with a direct managerial roll. Working on small projects, the interaction with clients, working with municipal requirements as well as budget constraints gave me an irreplaceable experience in the business. We used AutoCAD for Construction Docs & schematic designs. Projects included commercial, municipal and industrial buildings.

Dec 2006 - Nov 2007
 

Barton Partners Architects & Planners, 700 E. Main Street 3rd Floor Norristown, PA 19401-4122 , Drafting Support

Produce drawings using AutoCAD 2006, pre-design as built and construction documents, as well as some Job Captain duties. Buildings types include Residential buildings, Assisted living, Multi family complexes. Other experiences include going on site survey visits, code research and implementation.

Sep 2004 - Nov 2006
 

Education 

Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Rd. Newtown PA 19940 , Fine Arts and Drafting

Hand drawings and Sketches, Classes in AutoCAD, Photography

Sep 1982 - current
 

Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St. Phila. PA 19104 , BArch, Architecture

Gardening and Landscaping, Architecture in film, Architectural Theory, Hand Rendering, Urban development, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Chemistry.

THESIS: Hotel and Entertainment Plaza on Camden's Delaware River Waterfront.

Sep 1996 - May 2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills