Professional Experience
HKS | Washington, D.C. | 02/2014 - Present
Associate / Project Architect & Designer
VOA Associates | Washington, D.C. | 08/2013 -02/2014
Senior Associate / Project Architect / Project Designer
- Developed design concepts for interior and exterior building renovation as well as entry plaza landscapes and roof gardens and key public spaces
- Prepared and gave design development presentations to ownership
- Coordinated all consultant efforts, oversaw drawing set organization and led team meetings
- Developed pricing packages and reviewed cost estimates
- Researched and particpated in HPRB and NPS nomination and approval process
- Lead the design through the CFA and NCPC review and approval process
- Prepared Addenda and reviewed bids
- Prepared components of GSA analysis for leasing
- Created leasing marketing materials (2D) and video walkthrough and script (3D)
- Organized and led the development of phased drawing packages
- Developed and Reviewed LEED scorecards
Selected Projects:
4000 Connecticut Building Renovation | Washington, D.C.
650,000 USF office building, Event Center & Amenity Space
Fentress Architects | Washington, D.C | 07/2009 - 08/2013
Project Architect / Designer / BIM Coordinator
- Crafted design intent for proposals and prepared graphic and technical content for proposals
- Designed and prepared planning, programming and elevation studies in schematic design
- Executed design intentions through design development drawings
- Developed details and prepared technical construction documents
- Researched products, finishes and code requirements
- Utilized various media to convey design intentions to team (hand sketches, 3D software)
- Led construction administration efforts by reviewing mock-ups, shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFI’s, making site visits and punch listing efforts
- Coordinated and managed relationships with consultants and clients to meet overall project and design goals
- Worked on numerous projects simultaneously
- Prepared LEED documentation and coordinated clients on scorecard goals
- QA/QC drawing sets before issuance
- Implemented project BIM standards in-house and with consultants
Selected Projects:
Turkish American Community Center | Lanham, MD
Turkish Bath House | 55,000 SF |Pool and Fitness, Bath House and Lounge Facilities
Fellowship Hall | 12,000 SF | Conferencing, Dining and Reading Rooms
Mosque | Religious Facility
Headquarters of the 82nd Airborne Division | Fort Bragg, NC
143,000 SF in conjunction with Architect for General Interior Design
Headquarters of the Chief, Army Reserves | Fort Belvoir, VA
88,500 SF Office building with SCIF and Conferencing Facilities
Russell-Knox Office Building | Quantico, VA
718,000 SF Office building with SCIF and Conferencing Facilities
Norfolk Consolidated Courthouse Complex | Norfolk, VA
Phase 01 210,000 SF Court Facility with 14 Courtrooms and Accessory Spaces
Phase 02 105,000 SF additional office and 6 Courtrooms
RTKL Associates Inc. | Washington D.C. | 07/2005 - 06/2008
Architectural Designer (promoted from Architectural Staff)
- Prepared graphic content for proposals
- Designed and prepared programming and elevation studies in schematic design
- Executed design intentions through design development drawing and construction documents
- Created 3D renderings for design concepts and finished projects
- Participated in construction administration by creating ASIs and punch listing efforts
- Participated in design charettes for master planning and building massing
- Coordinated joint venture BIM efforts
Selected Projects:
National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency Office and Master Plan | Fort Belvoir, VA
5 million SF campus: 2.1 million SF Office, Education and Conferencing Facility
2012 Architectural Precast Association Award Winner
Coastline Hotel | Wilmington, NC | Proposed
160 Room Hotel in addition to existing Inn
Super Small Standard Embassy (SSSED) | Proposed
Conceptual Package – Modular design for varying locations
Education
Columbia University | 05/2009
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Masters of Science in Advanced Architectural Design
International Study | Hong Kong, China, Thailand
Syracuse University | 05/2005
School of Architecture
Bachelors of Architecture, magna cum laude
AIA Henry Adams Certificate for Academic Ranking
Thesis Design Citation | Translocation_Regenerating Long Island City
International Study | Italy | 2003 - 2004
Design Tools
Revit Architecture (v2009-v2014)
3DS Max
AutoCAD
Sketch-Up
Adobe Creative Suite | Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Blue Beam
Microsoft Office | Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Prolog
Autodesk Constructware