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Darren Sumner

Darren Sumner

Los Angeles / Miami, FL

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Office - LEED Gold

Woodward Design-Build Office Headquarters (LEED GOLD) - New Orleans, LA  (2009-10)

From Concepts to Completion, Darren worked with each existing department of this 225-person firm and analyzed it. Then using workplace psychology and organizational management for optimal results. The eight (8) Sketchup and Autodesk Revit models were created until one (shown) was approved by Woodward executives, under the leadership of Paul Flower. Then, with the solar path, we rotated the building to shadow the facade to lower electrical output. See more below. See Solar info.
Once the in-house engineering began the MEP and Structural drawings, Darren fine-tuned the interior architecture using Revit to create the interior layouts and systems furniture, including in-house gym, eat-in kitchen with roofdeck all office, library and public areas.
Overall, this timeline was 10 months from time of hire until construction began. The project stayed under budget and was given LEED GOLD status for excellence. Looking forward to my next project!

 
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Status: Built
Location: New Orleans, LA, US
My Role: DESIGN DIRECTOR
Additional Credits: Statistics
Client: Woodward Design-Build
Site Area: 1 acres
Stories: 4
Bldg Area : 42,000 sq ft
Value: $10 million
Completed: 2011
LEED Level: LEED Gold
Engineering & Contractor: Woodward Design-Build

 
Rooftop View (38)
Rooftop View (38)
Street view at corner (38)
Street view at corner (38)
Street view 2 (38)
Street view 2 (38)
Corner Stair tower (38)
Corner Stair tower (38)
Top floor corner Conference room (38)
Top floor corner Conference room (38)
Rooftop solar panels (38)
Rooftop solar panels (38)