Darrell Puffer Email & Phone Number

Charleston, South Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Successfully launched and lead the startup of 505Design's first Full Service Architecture Studio Practice. Responsible for Operational and Management strategies including Technology, Team and Practice Leadership, Work included management of business development & marketing, recruiting, training, Standards, Quality Control and Risk Management. Work included architectural design and delivery of National Commercial Retail, Multi-family Housing, Office & Mixed-Use Projects. Developed state of… Show more Successfully launched and lead the startup of 505Design's first Full Service Architecture Studio Practice. Responsible for Operational and Management strategies including Technology, Team and Practice Leadership, Work included management of business development & marketing, recruiting, training, Standards, Quality Control and Risk Management. Work included architectural design and delivery of National Commercial Retail, Multi-family Housing, Office & Mixed-Use Projects. Developed state of the art collaborative cloud-based digital design studio and led advancement of collaborative design and building information modeling technology. Show less

Charlotte, Nc

Responsible for Design and Management of Regional Architectural & Planning work. Projects include Civic & Cultural, Educational and Sports & Wellness Centers. LITTLE Technology Cabinet representative responsible for advising on the prioritizing, acquisition & implementation of new design & collaboration technology. Responsible for supporting firm-wide business development pursuits by contributing relevant expertise, thought leadership and design content.• Leading innovation & integrated… Show more Responsible for Design and Management of Regional Architectural & Planning work. Projects include Civic & Cultural, Educational and Sports & Wellness Centers. LITTLE Technology Cabinet representative responsible for advising on the prioritizing, acquisition & implementation of new design & collaboration technology. Responsible for supporting firm-wide business development pursuits by contributing relevant expertise, thought leadership and design content.• Leading innovation & integrated design on the studio floor utilizing advanced Building In-formation Modeling (BIM), Rapid Visualization and real-time parametric analysis• Awarded Research & Design Grant from LITTLE towards the development of computationalprogramming that will guide the design of solar responsive building envelopes.• Collaborative participation in knowledge sharing presentations guided toward advancingsustainable design capabilities to achieve Charlotte 2030 Plan• Invited Panelist - AIA Charlotte TAP Collaboration Series “The Transition from CAD to BIM”• Invited Studio Critic - UNCC Charlotte College of Architecture & Urban Planning GraduateDepartment Spring Semester 2013Projects:Joint Communication CenterCharlotte, NCMission Pardee Health CampusPhase 3, Medical Office Building and Wellness Center& Fletcher YMCA UpfitFletcher, NCCompleted 2014Blumenthal Performing Arts CenterExpansion Feasibility Study & Interior RenovationCompleted 2014Ingersoll-Rand Health Progress CenterFeasibility Study & Concept DesignDavidson, NCRock Hill Law Center ExpansionRock Hill, SCLevine Center for Wellness & RecreationQueens UniversityCharlotte, NC Show less

Abu Dhabi, Uae

Projects included national and international commercial mixed-use, Educational, & Health care & Transportation. Specialized in the design of Innovative Sports Training & Recreation Centers.Created and managed startup of first licensed SOM Satellite office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Generated innovative marketing strategies and Business Development plans for the Middle East Region. Provided leadership, management & design oversight for active work. Projects:Kuwait… Show more Projects included national and international commercial mixed-use, Educational, & Health care & Transportation. Specialized in the design of Innovative Sports Training & Recreation Centers.Created and managed startup of first licensed SOM Satellite office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Generated innovative marketing strategies and Business Development plans for the Middle East Region. Provided leadership, management & design oversight for active work. Projects:Kuwait UniversityAdministration FacilitiesKU Student Activities and Athletics Facilities & StadiaKuwait City, KuwaitSheik Khalifa Medical City HospitalAbu Dhabi, UAEJumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & ResortKuwait City, Kuwaithttp://www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/kuwait/jumeirah-messilah-beach-hotel-and-spa/ Community Services CenterAl Heyar, UAEUS Air Force Multi-Purpose Training CenterColrado Springs, COQatar Petroleum Beach and Boat ClubDoha, Qatar Show less

New York, Ny

Responsible for leading design and technical teams on domestic and international architectural projects while guiding efforts towards achieving expanded profitability and design excellence. Responsible for entrepreneurial business development in global and functional markets. Projects include diverse building types, sizes and geographic locations.Projects:Atlantic Health Jets Training CenterFlorham Park, NJCarmelo K. Anthony "Melo" Basketball CenterSyracuse… Show more Responsible for leading design and technical teams on domestic and international architectural projects while guiding efforts towards achieving expanded profitability and design excellence. Responsible for entrepreneurial business development in global and functional markets. Projects include diverse building types, sizes and geographic locations.Projects:Atlantic Health Jets Training CenterFlorham Park, NJCarmelo K. Anthony "Melo" Basketball CenterSyracuse, NYManhattan House Landmark RestorationNew York, NYUnited Nations International SchoolNew York City, NYTenney Stadium at Marist CollegePoughkeepsie, NYMarist College East Campus RedevelopmentPoughkeepsie, NYConde Nast CafeteriaNew York, NYBrunswick Lower School & Field House Greenwich, CTRandom House World HQ TowerNew York, NYOne Times Square TowerNew York, NY Show less

Washington, Dc

Responsible for the design of mid to large size projects in Washington D.C. and the surrounding region. Project types included Commercial and Government Headquarters, Museums, & Courthouses.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Responsible for the design development of large international projects in Indonesia, Singapore, and South Africa. Project types included Resort Hotel Facilities, Retail and Entertainment Developments, and Commercial Mixed-use.

Boston Ma

Single Architect-Principal Firm. Project types included private homes, restaurants, and mixed- use.