Braden Pedersen Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

United States

Since joining Grimshaw in 2017, I have worked in the New York City and Los Angeles Studios on a variety of building typologies, including numerous transit-oriented projects. Currently, I am involved in the design of three stations and a master plan in Las Vegas for Brightline West, a privately owned high-speed rail line that will connect Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Since 2017, I have also been heavily involved with the new $600 million LAX Airport Metro Connector Transit Station due to be completed this year, working on the project from schematic design through construction administration. Previously, I was a part of the Washington D.C Union Station expansion team, contributing to the visioning and design of a new $8 billion Train Hall and mixed-use development being built over the existing rail tracks. I coordinated between multiple agencies and developers to produce a consolidated design and visuals for city review and public comment. I also worked on the expansion of the Second Avenue Subway in New York City.In addition to numerous transit-oriented development projects, while at Grimshaw, I have participated in various visioning and master planning projects throughout California. I contributed to creating the Design Guidelines for Google’s new 85-acre Downtown West Master Plan in San Jose and the UCLA Southwest Campus Master Plan. Additionally, I have been involved in the design of a new 700,000 square foot production studio in Los Angeles, comprising of 16 sound stages and creative office buildings with hybrid mass timber structures. I also worked on an Arts Complex for Santa Monica College currently under construction, focusing on collaboration, accessibility, and sustainability. I also have experience working on several large-scale multi-residential projects, including The Silva in Washington D.C., completed in 2021.

Sydney, Australia

Smart Design Studio is a leading architecture and interior design firm working on high end residential, multi residential, cultural and commercial buildings in Australia. For one year I worked on an array of projects from sketch design through to construction, preparing documentation, models, sketches and presentations. Predominately I worked on The Connor, documenting a high end residential tower with 180 units and ground floor retail located in Sydney Australia.

Sydney, Australia

Johnson Pilton Walker is a highly respected practice working internationally on large cultural, landscape and commercial projects. At the firm I worked on 5 Martin Place, a glass tower cantilevering over a restored 1920s heritage building in collaboration with ARUP. For one year I worked on the documentation and detailing throughout construction until the completion in 2015. Whilst at the practice I also assisted on the Maquarie Bank Headquarters project, working on lighting strategies and lift shop drawings.

Throughout my studies I worked on site as document controller on the $110 million, 24 hectare WesTrac facility with EJE Architects. I assisted the Project Engineer and Project Manager with site inspections for quality control, site methodology plans and compiling tender packages for subcontractors. Working from ground works to building completion I oversaw the whole project and complied the defect lists and O&M manuals after the projects completion.

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.), High Distinction

- High Distinction - Research Studios in Sustainable and Digital Architecture - Competed in the Evolo Skyscraper competition 2013

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.)

- Urban Design Project in Berlin with design tutor from OMA - Worked with local landscape architects on Warschauer Straße Park proposal

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.), High Distinction

- Participated in digital fabrication and model making studios

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.), High Distinction

- Took part in the Axes and Polygons Architectural History Tour around Europe for 2 months visiting buildings chronologically.

High School Certificate

- Elected School Captain to represent the school at conferences and public event, and students in the school management system.