BP Architects, PC, New York, Senior Architect

Responsible for design, administration and project deliverables on numerous fast- track, high profile projects. Managed 67 Vestry Street, a high-end loft conversion in Tribeca, for Iliad Realty Group in association with Corcoran Sunshine, and numerous other partners. Uniquely situated on the water, the Tribeca development includes new condominium, townhouse and penthouse units, and has unobstructed views to the north and west of the Hudson River. In addition to all of the coordination typically required with city agencies, this project also addresses post-Sandy disaster relief provisions while incorporating an Amenities package complete with pool, spa, recreation facilities, and in-building private parking (very rare and quite coveted in New York City). Served as Design Director and Architect of Record for The Cru Hotel condominium conversion in Rhode Island. Managed Amenities and rental-to-condo conversions at the historic Landmarked building, ‘The Belnord’, in association with Robert A.M. Stern’s office (RAMSA served as Design Architect). At The Belnord, BP managed all construction documentation and served as technical Architect for the Amenities conversion, all Lobby renovations as well as all Apartment renovations. Targeted at $3000/sf, approximately 95 condos were converted. Other projects managed include development of Amenities facilities for Stellar Management on the Upper West Side, design and analysis for a new Physical Culture Establishment (PCE), with associated parking and retail, for HFZ Capitol Group, Inc., and various retail and residential conversions throughout the city.

Managed all project documentation and construction administration on 252 unit Condominium conversion and separate Amenities package at the ‘Metro’ [marketed as 53rd and 8th] for HFZ Capital Group. Responsible for Tax Lot filings and amendments, documentation needed for the Attorney General’s office, and coordinated extensively with client legal counsel. Responsible for the design and execution of all project presentations for The Metro, both for early Apartment renovation phases, and subsequent Amenities work.

Served as Project Manager for multiple townhouse gut renovation speculative development projects for Dixon Advisory (313 West 77th Street and 104 East 10th street), and managed a number of high-end apartment renovations for the office. Supervised and provided complete project delivery for a private townhouse gut renovation at 33 West 94th Street, a minor retail renovation at 49 Essex Street, a Medical Office Renovation at Apt. 1H, at the Apthorp, and 8 East 83rd Street (a terrace and penthouse Amendment), and served as Architect of Record and consultant for the new Blue Mercury retail store at 301 East 51st Street for HFZ. Managed design, production and delivery of 136 East 56th Street, a façade replacement project incorporating a new stainless steel marquis with backlit LED lighting, new limestone exterior cladding, stainless decorative metalwork, new exterior LED cornice lighting. and new plantings.

Further responsibilities while at BP entailed the research, documentation and completion of entire building analysis at The Apthorp, a Historic Landmarked icon, as well as full building analysis for the Metro, as part of requisite Condominium Declarations and Amendments. Supervised BP staff at various levels on numerous residential projects of varying scales. Simultaneous responsibilities included the design, coordination and project delivery of numerous apartment combinations and amendments. Daily responsibilities also extend to many other diverse projects with widely varying scope and complexity.

In addition to project delivery, responsibilities extended to the drafting and administration of firm proposals, firm correspondence to city officials, client and legal counsel, zoning analysis and building/Code documentation, Tax Report documentation, Attorney General reports and associated documentation, NYC Department of Buildings filings, Zoning (ZD1) applications, NYC Landmarks applications and presentations, Community Board presentations, Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) applications, and review of project billing.

Garrison Architects (via CFA), Brooklyn, NY, US, Consultant / Project Architect

Project Architect responsible for construction administration on Contract 1, Phase 3 development of Beach Modules for New York City’s beaches at Coney Island, the Rockaways and Staten Island. These Comfort Stations, Lifeguard Stations, Offices and Storage buildings were designed and developed in response to Hurricane Sandy for New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the New York City Department of Design and Construction. I was also responsible for the development of these modules at the factories where I worked directly with the Construction Manager, Triton (T.B. Penick), the Owner’s Representative, Jacobs, and the Contractor, Deluxe Building Systems. Construction cost at $120 MM+. Initial Project Architect also for the Interim Housing Disaster Relief Prototype designed for New York City’s Office of Emergency Management and the Army Corps of Engineers. I was responsible for the development of construction drawings in concert with city partners and federal agencies.

Gallin Beeler Design Studio, Tarrytown, NY, US, Project Manager

Project Manager (this firm merged with RBA)
Project Manager responsible for schematic design, design development, and construction drawings for a number of single family residential and commercial projects (commercial projects included an automotive prep. and maintenance facility and detailing/photo. facilities for Friendly Honda, as well as a new shooting range and retail facility for Blueline Tactical and Police Supply). Also continued to assist firm principal with construction administration on past projects carried over from previous firm (Raymond Beeler Architects, RBA). Solely responsible for project code reviews (municipal, state, IBC, Energy codes, etc.) permit administration and construction administration for previous RBA projects. Drafted contracts and project specifications. Developed and submitted firm proposal and office presentation for key commercial projects during tenure with this firm. Single family project construction budgets typically less than $1 million. Commercial projects ranged from a few hundred thousand dollars (auto. facilities) to the multi-million dollar shooting range for Blueline Tactical.

RBA / D'Arc Group, Pelham, NY, US, Associate

Associate (2006-2012)
Office Manager (2009-2012)

Project Manager for a wide range of projects, including, but not limited to: Single and Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Hospitality as well as Historic preservation/Adaptive reuse and a handful of Retail projects. Responsibilities also included legalizations, code reviews and permit administration at all levels - (state, local, and city). Drafted contracts and project specifications, and developed firm proposals in response to RFP's (Request For Proposals) and as required for submissions to New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office). Developed office presentations. Presented firm proposals at Architectural Review Board and Zoning Board hearings and met with clients and project team (contractors, engineers, consultants, etc.) as needed for successful development and implementation of projects. Prepared and drafted firm/team proposal for new ferry terminal on Fire Island as well as assisted with other proposals in response to New York State or Municipal RFP's. Project Manager for final phase of Williams Selyem Litton Winery in the Russian River Valley region of Sonoma, CA (a joint venture project with D'Arc Group and Alex Ceppi). Final project construction cost was approximately $20 million .Project Manager for $1 MM interior renovations to Kateri Residence, a skilled nursing facility located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan completed for the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. This project involved the coordination of work while the facility was fully staffed and active. Project Manager for $1+ MM ‘gut’ interior renovations to historic Landmarked Pelham Picture House Regional Film Center. Project Manager for numerous interior renovations at the (LGBT) Community Center headquarters located at 208 West 13th St., New York.

Hudson Design Architecture D.P.C., Garrison, New York, Associate

Managed and assisted in the design and construction administration of a wide variety of projects including, but not limited to, single family residential, commercial, and hospitality. Responsible for code reviews, consultant coordination, and municipal hearings. Also responsible for shop drawing evaluation, payment requisitions and construction administration.Supervised production with intern architects on multiple residential and small commercial projects .

Philip John Franz Associates, Goldens Bridge, NY, US, Intern Architect and Job Captain

Worked in all phases of project management - from presentation drawings through construction administration. Principally responsible for schematic design, design development, and construction documents on single family residential projects. Other responsibilities included shop drawing evaluation and construction observation/field visits, and assistance in the preparation of presentations/documents for Planning, Architectural and Zoning Review Boards, as well as permit administration with local building departments.

New York Design Collaborative, Inc., New York, NY, US, Intern Architect

Provided space planning, construction drawings and code reviews for high profile clients predominantly in New York City. Clients included ABN-AMRO Bank, Doral Bank, World Wrestling Federation Offices and Headquarters, and many other established and respected financial institutions.

The Architectural Studio+, Enfield, NH, US, Intern Architect

Worked in all phases of project delivery; from inception to construction documents, - construction administration and building code reviews. Also participated in client meetings and site visits. (firm address was 86 Chosen Vale Lane, Enfield, NH)
David H. McIntire, A.I.A (firm no longer in operation)

Direct Admission - School of Architecture, Award

University of Maryland