Brian Nelson Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Greater Milwaukee Area

Design/Project experience Assisted in developing design options and functional plan layouts for various projects including o Critical access hospital o Regional medical center addition o Nursing unit and radiology departments Designed and created 3D illustrations and animations for various projects and clients Aided in the creation of construction documents utilizing Revit 2010Marketing/Business… Show more Design/Project experience Assisted in developing design options and functional plan layouts for various projects including o Critical access hospital o Regional medical center addition o Nursing unit and radiology departments Designed and created 3D illustrations and animations for various projects and clients Aided in the creation of construction documents utilizing Revit 2010Marketing/Business Development Created renderings, illustrations, and written media for client marketing efforts Designed and created print and interactive electronic media for studio marketing Developed and authored studio mission statement and worked to implement a framework for design process and work flowLeadership/Support Teamed with others to develop internal Wiki pedia platform for the facilitation of knowledge sharing Created and maintained evidence based design Wiki page for the studio Served as the Sketchup (design software) support person for entire firm Show less

Designed and created 3D illustrations and animations for various projects and clients Developed design options and functional plan layouts for LDR and Post Partum rooms Met with clients and prepared plan options for radiology/ct scan department remodel and completed all documents through construction document phase of project. Coordinated with project equipment consultants and MEPs Served as member of HDR National Design Council

Marketing/Business developmentTeamed with others in developing design solutions and concepts for proposals and presentations to prospective clients.Created sketches, plans, and diagrams in various computer and hand medias for presentations.Schematic DesignPrepared schematic design options for site planning, space planning, structural systems, interior and exterior finish studies.Produced exterior design studies and interior vignettes of key spaces for presentation to… Show more Marketing/Business developmentTeamed with others in developing design solutions and concepts for proposals and presentations to prospective clients.Created sketches, plans, and diagrams in various computer and hand medias for presentations.Schematic DesignPrepared schematic design options for site planning, space planning, structural systems, interior and exterior finish studies.Produced exterior design studies and interior vignettes of key spaces for presentation to client.Led internal departmental design reviewsDesign DevelopmentIdentified and detailed key site details such as signage, landscape, lighting, storm water, and parking requirements.Finalized exterior details and created materials schedules and coordinated the production with the project team.Detailed key interior spaces implementing concepts relating to lighting, casework, floor pattern/material, wall and ceiling details.Collaborated closely with the Interior design team on selection of finishes, fixtures, and furniture.Created finished drawings and computer renderings of completed design concepts and presented to client.Construction DocumentsCreatively and proactively adapted design in association with work of consultants when necessary.Aided the production team in the construction detailing through sketches and CAD drawings.Assisted in the refinement of the design during any necessary value engineering phases to assure the successful implementation of the original design intent.Attended design coordination meetings with consultant and owner to assure project quality.Construction AdministrationReviewed key shop drawing submittals for successful execution of design intent.Coordinated and attended pre-installation meetings and mock up reviews.Initiated site visits to effectively observe and evaluate the construction phase and its impact on design.Worked collaboratively with construction managers/superintendents to successfully resolve problems in the field. Show less

Responsible for all site plan analysis and initial design concepts. Served as sole designer/drafter for 30 person company. Produced all drawings and presentation boards. Coordinated design through all phases of project with contractor and engineers.

Master Of Architecture

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Architectural Studies