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Laura Chioldi

Laura Chioldi

Fayetteville, AR, US

 

About 

I am a licensed Architect, experienced in commercial design and project management.  I have experience and have studied sustainability as it applies to architecture.  Currently, I am  also learning Grant Writing, and looking into Freelance Writing.  In my spare time I enjoy playing with my DSLR camera.

Employment 

Benchmark Group Architects, Rogers, AR, US, Specifications Writer

Edited and wrote architecture specifications for retail client
Initiated redesign of company marketing materials
Contributed to reorganization of specification-writing processes

May 2009 - Aug 2011
 

Tucker Sadler Architects, Rogers, AR, US, Project Manager

Seven Hills Transitional Housing: Fayetteville, Arkansas - design develop., const. docs., const. admin.
Z Lofts: Phoenix, Arizona - prepared document package for Design Review Board and Rezoning submittals
Shoppes at Pinnacle Hills: Rogers, Arkansas - construction administration

Aug 2005 - Dec 2007
 

Kinslow, Keith & Todd Architects, Fayetteville, AR, US, Intern Architect

I was hired to assist in the opening of a branch office for this Tulsa-based firm. The office was closed in August, 2005.

Feb 2005 - Aug 2005
 

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, US, Project Designer

Arkansas Research and Technology Park, University of Arkansas - master plan development
Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Community - master plan, member of project team
Morrilton, Arkansas: Developing a Highway Ecology - transportation master plan, member of project team
Two Rivers Park: a Garden of Trees, Little Rock, Arkansas

Nov 2002 - Feb 2005
 

Kinslow, Keith & Todd Architects, Tulsa, OK, US, Intern Architect

Addams Elementary Library Addition: Tulsa - design, construction documents, and construction admin.
Charles Page Library: Sand Springs - design, construction documents, and construction admin.

Aug 1999 - Nov 2002
 

Fritz/Baily Architects, Tulsa, OK, US, Intern Architect

Fire Station #7 and #22: Tulsa - led design and construction documents
Kendall-Whittier Library: Tulsa - led design and construction documents

Mar 1998 - Aug 1999
 

Education 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, MArch, Architecture

Member - Gargoyle, School of Architecture honor society
Design Thesis - "Synthesizing Nature and the City"

Aug 1995 - May 1997
 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, Architecture

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Study Abroad Program in Versailles, France, 1991-92

Aug 1989 - May 1993
 

Awards 

Citation Award 2007 54th Progressive Architecture, Other

Citation Award for University of Arkansas Community Design Center’s
Good Shepherd Retirement Community Master Plan

2007
 

2005 American Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award for Planning and Analysis, Other

for University of Arkansas Community Design Center’s Two Rivers Park: A Garden of Trees

2005
 

AIA Oklahoma Merit Award, Other

AIA Oklahoma Merit Award for Charles Page Library, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Project Designer for Kinslow, Keith, and Todd -Tulsa, Oklahoma

2003
 

Skills