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Alla Schechter

Alla Schechter

Staten Island, NY

 

About 

Employment 

SLCE Architects, New York, NY, US, Senior Interior Designer

Contribute, manage and monitor all aspect of interior design and technical details as a Project Interior Designer.
• Work closely with clients to determine needs and requirements.
• Consider budget and function to a coherent result that enhances the client's singular vision.
• Prepare information regarding interior design, specifications and materials.
• Create interior renderings by using 3D Studio Max and Photoshop.
• Research innovative materials for projects.
• Evaluate, review and respond to change order request, request for information, and shop drawings.
• Integrate engineering element into unified design
• Manage consultant interface and provide direction to production staff.
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards.
• Selecting colors, light fixtures, appliances, materials, and other components.
• Use creativity in designing interior spaces, graphics.
• Develop presentation drawings and coordinate drawings with other disciplines.
• Maintain relationship with vendors and contractors
• Manage project team with strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship skills.
• Recognized by clients for excellent interior designs and service, strict schedule and budget management.
• CAD interior drawings from schematic design to construction drawings.
• Make presentations through PowerPoint.

Projects include:

Corporate Offices

• HELP USA - RFK Family Apartments 113 E.13th St, NY, 25,000 S.F.
Offices, work stations, conference rooms.

Apartment Buildings

• Roosevelt Island Southtown Buildings, 850 dwelling units
Lobby, Day Care, Public Areas, Apartment Units.
• Fort. Tryon Residence, New York, NY, 61 dwelling units
• 5-11 47th Avenue, Long Island City. Rental. 182 dwelling units
Lobby, Amenities, Apartment Units.
• Oceana Project. Condo. Brooklyn, NY, 56 dwelling units
Lobby, Typical floor, Apartment Units.
• ALP Building. Jewish Home Lifecare; Bronx, NY, 40.000 Sq. Ft.
Lobby, Community Spaces, Apartment Units
• Quincy Street Senior Residence, Brooklyn, NY. 93 apartments
• The Claremont. Bronx, NY, 79.000 Sq. Ft. , 114 apartments
• Hanac Senior Housing; Queens, NY., 178,667 sq. ft., 184 apartments
Lobby, Corridors, Amenities, Apartment Units.
• MLK Apartments, Bronx, NY. 54 apartment
• Washington Family Housing, Bronx, NY, 73 apartments
• DeKalb Avenue Apartments, Brooklyn, NY. 64 apartments

Educational Projects:

• The City University of New York. Hunter College. Graduate Student Dormitory; 174.500 Sq. Ft
165 East 118 Street. New York, NY.
• Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Bronx, N.Y. 35,000 sq. ft.
• Arts Bridge. Musical School, Bronx, NY

Aug 2000 - current
 

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