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William Tashakori

William Tashakori

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

William received his Master of Architecture degree, with distinction, from the Savannah College of Art and Design.  He is a Doctor of Architecture candidate at the University of Hawaiʻi, focusing on how design, through the rigorous process of research, speculation and experimentation, can yield an innovative, engaged architecture in an era of diminished natural resources. 

William moved to Los Angeles from New York where he directed the design efforts of his firm’s work with an emphasis on luxury residential, commercial interior and cultural/entertainment project typologies to join Arshia Architects as Principal.  

His work has been published in the New York Times, Architectural Record and featured in the Wall Street Journal and Billboard.  William is also the recipient of the International Interior Design Association’s Calibre Award for the iHeartRADIO Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Today, William is continuing to expand his skill set by leading exciting luxury retail and hospitality projects in Los Angeles and New York.

Employment 

Valerio Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Architect

Develops the firm’s projects, manage the professional staff and direct its commitments - focusing on luxury retail and restaurant typologies.

Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
 

Arshia Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Principal

William Hallisky joined Arshia Architects as Principal to develop the firm’s projects, manage the professional staff and direct the commitments of the office.

Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
 

Luckett & Farley, New York, NY & Louisville, KY, Design Director | Media + Entertainment

Directed the design efforts of his firm’s work with an emphasis commercial interior and cultural/entertainment project typologies; managed the its Media + Entertainment Groups professional staff.

Apr 2011 - Jun 2014
 

Meridian Design Associates, Architects, PC, New York, NY, US, Vice President

Directed the design efforts of his firm’s work with an emphasis on luxury residential, commercial interior and cultural/entertainment project typologies; managed its professional staff; Led firm's PR program.

Jul 1996 - Apr 2011
 

Education 

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Mānoa, PhD, Architecture

William is focusing on how design, through the rigorous process of research, speculation and experimentation, can yield an innovative, engaged architecture in an era of diminished natural resources.

Jan 2010 - current
 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 1989 - May 1995
 

Awards 

IIDA Calibre, Award

iHeartRADIO Theater, Los Angeles

2014
 

Areas of Specialization 

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