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SJ Kwon

SJ Kwon

Long Island City, NY, US

 
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About 

I am a licensed architect (NY & TX) with a passion for creating an engaging and meaningful design practice. My professional experience spans across a diverse range of projects, from airport terminals and retail space to high-rise office towers and university innovation hubs.

Employment 

Tesla, Austin, TX, US, Architect

- Lead projects or programs from concept to close-out as a design architect or a project architect, taking on various roles.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams of Engineers, Construction Project Management, and General Contractors to ensure discipline coordination.
- Deliver status updates, progress reports, and design presentations to project managers, executive stakeholders and end customers.
- Generate comprehensive construction documents and handle construction administration.
- Identify innovative solutions to optimize cost and streamline schedule timelines.

Jun 2023 - current
 

Ennead Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Architect

Projects: NYU Langone Hospital Long Island (SD), Bilibili Shanghai Headquarters (SD-DD), Inova Alexandria Hospital (DD)

- Work with a team of architects and designers on healthcare campus and mixed-use commercial projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction
- Review project documents to ensure compliance with design intent and code requirements
- Communicate with clients to understand their needs and expectations and provide regular updates on project progress from concept to completion
- Collaborate with project teams to develop design concepts, details, and construction documents
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget

Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
 

Corgan, New York, NY, US, Architect

Project: LaGuardia Airport Terminal C (SD-CA), JFK Terminal 6 Development (SD-DD)

- Review and document submittals and RFI’s during the construction administration process
- Attend and document weekly site visits and coordination meetings with construction teams
- Support communication with construction management team, project team, client, consultants, and permitting officials.
- Provide technical guidance to resolve complex technical and design challenges
- Produce construction documentation using BIM, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software
- Participate in team building initiatives including design competitions and charity runs

Sep 2016 - Jul 2021
 

HWKN, New York, NY, US, Designer

- Collaborate with designers and consultants in architectural design process from conceptual design through overall completion of projects
- Produce comprehensive drawings and detailed specifications
- Assist in visualization and presentation of projects

May 2014 - Aug 2016
 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Graduate Student Instructor

- Coordinated and taught weekly recitation session for graduate level Structure courses
- Assisted professor with production and maintenance of course supplementary materials

May 2012 - May 2014
 

Lee and MacGillivray Architecture Studio, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Architecture Intern

- Collaborated with designers and architects to develop multi media based representation
- Supported with production of architectural drawings for a residential housing project

Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
 

Adams + Gilpin Design Studio, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Research Assistant

- Collaborated on a research of environmental design's impact on walking behavior with a team of medical professionals and engineers.
- Assisted in construction of a small-scale structure for retail space
- Supported and participated in the design development process

May 2013 - Sep 2013
 

OLI Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern

- Produced various types of architectural models and construction documentation for a cultural project
- Designed a range of landscape furnitures
- Supported visualization process of a masterplan project

May 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Accenture, Calgary, AB, CA, Technology Consulting Analyst

- Performed application design activities and developing deployment deliverables to improve client’s business performance
- Designed and analyzed business processes, capabilities and technologies
- Conducted technical architecture blueprinting for business

Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
 

Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, DE, Research Assistant

- Collected and analyzed data on road types and driver’s behaviours
- Developed and utilized data analyzing tools for efficient road design

May 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Engineers Without Borders, Calgary, AB, CA, Artistic Director

- Created posters, presentation boards and various promotional products
- Attended communication team meetings

Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
 

Stantec, Calgary, AB, CA, Urban Land / Structural Engineering Intern

- Designed and reviewed steel and concrete structural elements for South Health
Campus and other projects
- Inspected construction sites and construction drawings according to codes
- Communicated with municipalities and contractors on site

May 2007 - Aug 2008
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

May 2011 - Apr 2014
 

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, CA, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Sep 2004 - Apr 2010
 

Awards 

Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning Student Show, Honorable Mention

2014
 

Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning Student Show, Other

2013
 

Korean Canadian Student Scholarship, Scholarship

2007
 

Jason Lang Scholarship, Scholarship

2005
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills