SENIOR DESIGNER
Soucie Horner; Chicago, IL
September 2021-Present
Medium sized residential architectural interiors firm emphasizing high service.
Team member for eclectic and highly detailed 60,000 square foot net zero residence.
Architecture lead for two apartment renovations.
PROJECT ARCHITECT (contract position)
Linvill & Pond Architects; Oakland, CA
September 2020-August 2021
Small design/build practice emphasizing contextually sensitive work.
Lead for the completion of design for a highly detailed house in the manner of early twentieth century architects Greene and Greene.
Coordinated with civil, structural, and landscape consultants.
Oversaw development of drawings for second more typically craftsman styled house.
Coordinated introduction of Vectorworks as firm drawing platform.
PROJECT MANAGER
MGLM Architects; Chicago, IL
January 2020 - July 2020
Small practice with emphasis in high quality traditional design, and an international portfolio.
Collaborated on projects in various stages of completion, managing some smaller projects from schematic design to bidding.
Worked with artisans to enrich the finished project.
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Thacker Development Atelier; Chicago, IL (formerly Erik Johnson & Associates)
March 2008 - January 2020
Small practice with emphasis in the luxury residential architecture and interiors market leaning heavily to highly detailed traditional design--work in the Chicago metropolitan area as well as in various states around the country.
Led design and production team on multiple highly and uniquely detailed projects creating comprehensive specifications and drawings of all aspects of construction and responsible for follow-up with contractors and artisans.
Researched zoning and building codes and coordinated with municipal authorities.
Tracked billing to see that projects met contractual agreements.
PROJECT MANAGER
Ruggles Architecture; Lake Bluff, IL
May 2003 - December 2007
Small general practice firm with emphasis in residential renovations, additions, and new construction in historic areas of the Chicago North Shore communities. Other projects included mixed-use redevelopment in Lake Bluff's traditional commercial center, Naval community centers, and land planning for housing developments in the Baja area of Mexico.
Responsible for all stages of work including documenting existing conditions, schematic design, construction documents, development of municipal and state review and variation materials, construction site visits, and contractor clarifications
PROJECT MANAGER
Design Studio C.; Grayslake, IL
November 2000 - March 2003
Led residential design and production for young, general practice, firm.
Contributed as team member for commercial work.
Initiated revision of residential marketing materials.
INTERN ARCHITECT
Kevin Harris, Architect.; Baton Rouge, LA
January 1999 - November 2000
Residential projects with an emphasis on renovations and additions, as well as selective institutional, commercial, and historic preservation work.
Worked under principal or project architect to develop, design, and produce construction documents.
Followed projects through construction and portfolio documentation.
CULTURAL SURVEYOR
Dept. of Geography and Anthropology, LSU; Baton Rouge, LA
June 1997 - November 1998
Collected field work and contributed to analysis for a study of the historic structures of East Feliciana Parish commissioned by the Louisiana State Division of Historic Preservation
Personally gathered information about history, condition, and formal aspects of over 600 structures.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CA — Bachelor of Architecture, 1997