I’m an experienced architectural designer, with focus on a range of urban mix-use, residential and commercial projects. I embrace a mix of traditional passive methods, new technologies and materials that help reduce strain on the environment, while encouraging comfortable neighborhoods and building typologies.
The J Associates, New York, NY, US, Lead Designer, PM
Managed complete design cycle for all mix-use residential properties. Advised on marketability of profit-based floorplate models, provided full design solutions and building code consultation. Developed in-house envelope design service for the project team delivering high-quality design combined with cost-effective approach and driving repeat business for the company
• Consulted clients on viable options for chosen building lots to achieve desirable results, advocating forward-thinking design, facilitating understanding and adoption of refined design decisions
• Led interior layout and building envelope design, combining overall aesthetic approach with high level of detail
• Organized and conducted highly efficient parametric design/CD development process, sustaining consistent high quality results from project to project
• Delivered set of documentation of large and complex design concepts, leading to rapid next-day approvals from the building department
Hill West, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer
Vocon, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer / Project Architect
Adjunct lead on workspace design projects for top commercial clients across US. Contributed to Vocon rapid growth by gaining client trust and winning multiple follow-on engagements. Co-led company-wide sustainability initiative
• Key contributor in all project phases of design and construction, from conceptualization and technical design to material research and sourcing to construction documentation and coordination.
• Facilitated project management, meeting tight deadlines with last-minute client changes while maintaining design and technical integrity
• Established engaging and productive relationships with the clients working on understanding and adoption of design decisions
HTO Architect, Manhattan, Architectural Designer / PM
Critical design role in a major NYC development project – highly visible large-scale luxury housing towers with generous amenity, retail and mix use spaces in Long Island City, NY
• Lead exterior, interior and key building components design
• Extensive material research and sourcing for the massive project
• On-site coordination meetings with the builder and engineers. Established strong productive connections with building contractors, consultants and large manufacturers to meet project goals
• Successfully managed relationship with a demanding client by gaining trust, working through multiple large modification requests. Facilitated client understanding of design and technical decisions
Macrae-Gibson Architects, Manhattan, New York, Project Manager
● Oversaw multiple projects from concept phase to construction administration
● Measured and documented existing site conditions
Developed design documents for client presentations.
Created large format renderings
● Worked closely with manufacturers to develop appropriate design solutions
● Developed specifications, construction sets (CAD & Revit)
● Coordinated with construction administration, participated in on-site meetings. Inspected and documented construction
● Delivered architectural presentations
Intelligent Building Solutions, Totowa, NJ, US, Design Consultant
Managed several mission-critical projects from concept phase to construction
• Developed large scale client proposals for new-construction and retro-fitting existing structures
• Assisted with spatial layout studies and feasibility assessments
• Designed client-facing spaces within data centers
Callori Architects, Leonia, New Jersey, Draftsperson
• Worked closely with the head architect on residential and public projects. Created design and construction drawings using AutoCAD
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Manhattan, NY, US, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture w/ Honors
Design Studios, extensive material studies, Visualization, Environmental systems, sustainability, history, theory, philosophy, statics and material strength, sociology of Urban and Suburban cities. My focus centered around urban horticulture and psychological impacts of space on it's occupants.
