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YAir MiLLET

YAir MiLLET

NEW YORK

 

About 

  A New York based architect and art advisor, born and raised in Israel, over 20 years of professional experience, constantly investigating the greatest challenge as an architect and designer, being modern and contemporary while simultaneously creating a language that will stand the test of time. 

As a diligent professional, bolstered by previous elaborate projects with diverse offices and individuals, artists and galleries I have cultivated a distinct interest in the relationship between cross-discipline collaboration and the arts.

Employment 

Pier, Fine Associates, New York, NY, US, Project Architect

Involved in execution and delivery of over two dozen projects ranging from alteration /gut renovation of Park Avenue apartments and single family homes to corporate interiors. In charge of programming and planning, architectural and custom mill-work design, bids through construction documents. Managing multiples simultaneously, responsibilities includes coordinating with interior design teams and various consultants. Maintaining effective communication with all parties involved on associated projects.

Oct 2015 - current
 

YAir MiLLET & CO., New York, NY , Consulting Architect & Art Advisor

Collaborating with diverse offices and individuals from internationally known architectural and interior design firms to small studios, artists and galleries. Providing professional design, project management and consulting services on wide variety of projects to private clientele, real estate professionals, developers, architects and designers. Projects ranges from high-end residential and hospitality design to corporate interiors, commercial and retail prototype. At art advisory, focusing on advocating artists, building/ expanding private collections and contributing to a new Art & Leisure online magazine.

Sep 2007 - Aug 2015
 

FXCollaborative, New York, NY, Project Architect

- Park Hyatt Hotel – 60 story hotel, residential tower and high-end retail located in South Mumbai, India.
- Ruby Mills Tower – Schematic design of 2 lobbies for a 30 story commercial building in Mumbai, India.
In charge of Proposed Project Description; Coordinating international team of consultants; Building mass and skin design; Oversaw and mentored junior stuff.

Feb 2007 - Aug 2007
 

Rockwell Group, New York, NY, Project Architect

Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Hotel – Design proposal for an exterior installation on the facade; $50 million remodeling of the deluxe guest rooms, “Gold Suites” and fractional units; Schematic and Design Development for 8,500 SF fitness & day-time high-end SPA.

Nov 2005 - Jan 2007
 

INDEPENDENT WORK AND COLLABORATIONS, New York, NY & Tel Aviv, Architect

Projects ranged from collaboration on the High Line Competition to proposals for private developments, an Upper East Side pied-a-terre interiors, gut renovation of a large apartment and an addition to a private home in Tel Aviv.
Based in Israel, I started advocating local artists and curating a private collection which led to my art advisory venture.

Mar 2003 - Oct 2005
 

Franke Gottsegen Cox Architects, New York, NY, Porject Architect / Manager

In charge of execution and delivery of alteration/adoptive re-use and new construction of residential and commercial projects; Managing multiples simultaneously; Coordinated project team, various consultants and shop drawings, attending weekly site meetings, related management tasks and clients liaison.

Jan 1999 - Feb 2003
 

Rockwell Group, New York, NY, Design Architect

Schematic and Design Development; Document production: Coordination with project team; Presentation and materials research for hospitality design.

Dec 1996 - Jan 1999
 

Lebbeus Woods, New York, NY, Assistant & Collaborator

Throughout my Independent studies in New York City and following my graduation, I was honored to have Lebbeus Woods as a mentor and first employer. We worked on wide range of projects from conceptual to commissioned exhibitions, books and independent publications.

Oct 1992 - Dec 1996
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Santa Monica, California, MArch, Architecture

Sep 1991 - Jun 1995
 

Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), London, England, BArch, RIBA / ARB part 1

Sep 1987 - Jun 1991
 

Areas of Specialization