Steve is a versatile architect and lighting designer with an attention to detail, collaborative demeanor and ability to motivate design teams through aggressive deadlines. His fifteen years of design expertise includes complex workspace, higher education, healthcare, residential, and mixed-use environments. Steve brings a relentlessly positive attitude to his teams, and a flexibility that allows him to skillfully adapt a design vision to the unforeseen conditions that inevitably emerge during construction.
HowToLight.com, San Francisco, CA, US, Creative Director
I guide homeowners through the design process, and work closely with your contractor to make your vision a reality. Exceptional design begins with a passionate, curious client, who is ready to create.
Architect & Lighting Design Coach
Thomas James Homes, Walnut Creek, CA, US, Senior Planning Manager, Real Estate Development
Skills: Residential Real Estate · Public Speaking · Neighbor Outreach · Feasibility Studies · Entitlements · Luxury Single Family · Real Estate Development
MITHUN, San Francisco, CA, US, Senior Associate - Architect & Project Mananager
• Workplace design lead for San Francisco studio, leading a team of between eight and
twelve designers across five concurrent workplace projects where Mithun is Architect of
Record and Lead Designer for executing the design guidelines and brand vision for our
clients. Active role in selection of finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting through charrettes with interior designers and client team.
• Champion for a positive work culture through advocating for the needs of the team,
acknowledging challenges, and then pushing forward with solutions to deliver the best
product for our clients. Responsible for interviewing and hiring design consultants, developing project strategy, tracking design progress against schedule and milestones, managing project budgets, and acting as team liaison with the client.
• Active role in mentorship and QA/QC review of work from junior staff to confirm design is
achieving sustainability targets, test fit /planning ratios, compliance with building codes, and
oversight of clash detection process. Final reviewer for submittals/RFIs.
• Experience in all phases of construction including visioning, programming, concept, CDs,
detailing, permitting, construction administration.
• Business development lead for Bay Area workplace design projects. Responsible for project
success through all phases of design and construction. Primary role in defining the process
and staffing approach to win work, promote design excellence and innovation, and deliver
the best product for our clients.
Skills: Lighting Design · Project Management · Workplace Design · Design Presentations · Construction Administration Services · Luxury Single Family
Devi Dutta Architecture, Inc., Berkeley, CA, US, Project Architect
Team lead on 82 unit mixed-use apartment project in Berkeley. Coordination of 15+ consultants, and supervision of architecture staff to ensure delivery of project milestones and entitlements. Extensive coordination with general contractor and developer team to keep project in budget and maintain open communication. Design/management lead for additional multifamily projects between 20 - 40 units in size.Team lead on 82 unit mixed-use apartment project in Berkeley. Coordination of 15+ consultants, and supervision of architecture staff to ensure delivery of project milestones and entitlements. Extensive coordination with general contractor and developer team to keep project in budget and maintain open communication. Design/management lead for additional multifamily projects between 20 - 40 units in size.
Skills: Lighting Design · Project Management · Multifamily Residential Design · Single Family Home Design · Entitlements · Luxury Single Family
Allied8, Seattle, WA, US, Project Architect
Allied8 (formerly VergeAD prior to merger). Active role in design, documentation, code research, permitting, meeting with clients, and coordinating consultants. Influential in supporting studio leadership with building long term client relationships, establishing profitability targets, and delivering a much needed raise to entire team.Allied8 (formerly VergeAD prior to merger). Active role in design, documentation, code research, permitting, meeting with clients, and coordinating consultants. Influential in supporting studio leadership with building long term client relationships, establishing profitability targets, and delivering a much needed raise to entire team.
Skills: Luxury Single Family
NBBJ, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Lighting Designer / Daylight Analyst
Lead role in all aspects of lighting design from concept through construction administration. Extensive coordination with architects, interior designers, and electrical engineers. Design presentation to building owners and user groups. Revit (BIM) specialist for studio. Well versed in corporate, healthcare, & higher-education markets.Lead role in all aspects of lighting design from concept through construction administration. Extensive coordination with architects, interior designers, and electrical engineers. Design presentation to building owners and user groups. Revit (BIM) specialist for studio. Well versed in corporate, healthcare, & higher-education markets.
Skills: Lighting Design · Lighting Calculations
Method Studio, Salt Lake City, UT, US, Architectural Intern
Design and documentation assistance from initial design stages through to Construction Documents. Coordination with consultants, occasional presentation to clients and preparation of RFQs.
Skills: Luxury Single Family
Multistudio, Salt Lake City, UT, US, Architectural Intern
Project Types: Higher Education, Libraries, Corporate/Commercial, TI.
Key Resposibilities: Drafting, redlines, and creating construction documents. Occasional coordination with consultants.
The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, US, Bachelors, Architectural Studies
Magna Cum Laude - B.S. Architectural Studies, Other
Light Rail Station Design Winner, 1st Place
Student design collaboration with two classmates. $300 prize. Design elements have been incorporated into light rail expansion project for Salt Lake County, completed in 2012.
