My name is Sam Lackey and I am a Licensed Architect and Designer in the Chicago area. I have a variety of experience on Public, Civic, Educational, and Office projects, leading the interior and exterior design, through documentation and construction. Throughout my experience, I have developed a passion for interior architecture, as well as community-centered and socially responsible design.
New Office Works (NOW), Chicago, IL, US, Project Architect
NEW Office is a small firm located in Chicago with experience in a variety of
project types, including community focused work via a joint venture called
Third Entity. In my time there, I primarily worked on ITAV Leadership
Academy, a non-profit private school renovation in Bronzeville. I served as
the PA throughout the master planning and site design of the campus, as
well as the Pre-Design, SD/DD, CD, and CA phases of the project. As the PA
I had large role in the design and documentation of the interior and exterior
renovation of this historical 60 year old school where I was able to work
closely with the client as well as the multiple consultants to execute the
accelerated schedule.
Oakley Collier Architects, Raleigh, NC, US, Project Architect
Oakley Collier Architects is a small firm in Raleigh, that primarily works on
public work in the central and eastern part of the state. OCA does primarily
small to medium sized projects consisting of both renovations and new
work.
I gained valuable experience in my time at OCA, including but not limited
to: serving as the Lead Designer on 10+ projects while gaining Project
Management Experience on those projects; serving as interior
designer/interior architect on 14+ projects; experience working directly with
clients; experience coordinating with consultants; experience with
programming and space planning studies; spearheading a re-branding
effort; serving as a material library manager; and serving as an office leader.
