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EDUCATION
1998-2004
Bachelor of Architecture
5-year Professional Accredited Degree
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
2006-2008
Master of Fine Arts
Architecture and Space
Edinburgh College of Art
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009
Novak Design Group PLC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Architectural Assistant
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstone / Cedar Rapids, Iowa / $18M /
Building A: 75,500 sq ft
Building B: 68,400 sq ft
- Developed and refined schematic design documents.
- Reviewed and evaluated the project in the context of relevant local and federal building codes, including ADA requirements.
- Assisted in the coordination and integration of consultant documents including structural, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
- Collaborated in the preparation of an accurate and consistent set of architectural construction documents.
2007-2008
3DReid, Edinburgh, Scotland
Part II Architectural Assistant
Aldi Ltd. / Prestwick, Scotland / £2M / 1,125 sq m
- Developing and coordinating drawings, documents and applications for Building Warrant.
- Coordinating and producing detailed design drawings for construction procurement.
- Attending monthly design team meetings.
Travelodge Hotel / Edinburgh, Scotland / £8M / 2,400 sq m
- Developing and coordinating drawings for Building Warrant.
- Coordinating and producing detailed drawings for construction upon receipt of BW.
- Organizing and issuing detailed design drawings for tender.
DeVere Spa / England / £8M / 1,200 sq m
- Duties included developing and evolving feasibility drawings for planning submission.
- Production of drawings and renderings for planning submission.
2004-2006
InVision Architecture, Waterloo, Iowa USA
Architectural Assistant - Project Manager
VGM Homelink National Referral Center / Waterloo, Iowa / $10M / 68,000 sq ft
- Duties included developing a project work plan that included tasks and responsibilities for each team member, personal requirements and schedule.
- Coordinating and cross referencing all documents including consultants documents.
- Managing and coordinating review of contractor submittals.
- Organizing, attending and documenting monthly design team meetings and field observations.
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Youth Pavilion / Waterloo, Iowa / $6M / 20,000 sq ft
- Activities included preparing a full set of construction documents accurately conveying the design development drawings.
- Coordinating and cross referencing all documents including consultant’s documents.
- Processing and drafting change orders, requests for information and architects supplemental instructions.
- Managing and coordinating review of contractor submittals.
College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University / Ames / $50M / 80,000 sq ft
- Tasks included preparing design development drawings.
- Identifying conflicts between building systems and coordinating the work of consultants in resolving these issues.
2003
Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck Architecture, DesMoines, Iowa USA
Architectural Assistant
Parking Structure / Iowa City, Iowa / $2M / 30,000 sq ft
- Participated in Design Development.
- Constructed a physical model for client presentation.
- Created drawings used in award shows and for publication.
Iowa State University, Memorial Union Addition / Ames, Iowa / $3M / 15,000 sq ft
- Researched and documented existing site conditions.
- Constructed a physical model for client presentation.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2008-2009
Edinburgh City Council, Edinburgh Scotland
Clerical Assistant
- Organized incoming invoice, statements and remittance advice for processing.
- General administration duties, including preparing financial reports and verifying and processing current customer accounts.
ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION & ACHIEVEMENTS
2007
Florida Inside Out Magazine, Shrink This House Architectural Design Competition, “Hurricanes Shrunk this House”, Group Entry.
2006
Future Academy Architectural Workshop. An interdisciplinary experiment with an intended collaboration between art, architecture and space.
2005
Architectural Design Convention Exhibition, Boston, BSA, “In the Pursuit of Housing Design Competition and Build Boston Residential”.
2004
Nominee for RDG Prize in Architectural Design Competition, based on performance and creative innovation during the final year of Bachelor of Architecture.
2004
Hagar Qim Mnajdra World Heritage Park Temple Conservation, International Architectural Design Competition, Malta, Group Entry.
2004
International Architectural Design Exhibition Valetta, Malta.
2003
Architectural Rome Exhibition, Gallery 181, College of Design.
2002
Nominee for BWBR + ISU Prize in Architectural Design Competition, based on outstanding performance and development as an architect into the total profession.
2001
College of Design Accreditation Exhibition, 2nd year student work displayed.
2001-2003
Mentor and design critic for lower level design reviews.
2001-2004
Member of the American Institute of Architectural Students.
2004-2006
Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects.
SOLO ART EXHIBITIONS
2008
56 Perpendicular to 28, 3DReid, Edinburgh, Scotland.
2008
98 Strings Attached from the Ceiling to the Floor, Sleeper Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland.
GROUP ART EXHIBITIONS
2007
3 Hour Panic, Tent Gallery Evolution House, Edinburgh Scotland.
2007
Freshly Squeezed, Krisni Hrodik, Piran Slovenia.
2007
Uberfluss, Deutzer Brücke, Köln Germany.
2007
The Lines Between, Caledonian Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh Scotland.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Auto CAD Architectural Desktop 2000 + 2009 (advanced)
Sketchup
Viz Render
AccuRender
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Photoshop + Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
English: Native
Polish: Beginner
REFERENCES
Jim Novak
Partner
Novak Design Group PLC.
3801 River Ridge Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
319.393.9334
novak@novakdesigngroup.com
Eelco Hooftman
Tutor and Principle
Gross Max
6 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh, EH1 3EG
United Kingdom
0044 1315569111
ehooftman@grossmax.com
Bradly Leeper
Principle
InVision Architecture
900 Waterloo Building
Waterloo, IA 50701
319.233.8419
bradl@invisionarch.com
Mitchell Squire
Assistant Architecture Professor
Iowa State University
497 College of Design
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.0390
msquire@iastate.edu
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