Hitoshi Amano Email & Phone Number

Hitoshi Amano is an accomplished senior architect, seeking to parlay his extensive experience as Project Architect and Lead Designer on corporate, commercial, and residential projects of varying scales and budgets towards new challenges in the architectural profession. He has managed all phases of an architectural project’s life cycle from preliminary discussions through post-occupancy support. He has overseen and delivered on a full range of architectural tasks and services:• Client Discussions and Surveys.• Pre-Design Research and Programming.• Schematic Design, including feasibility and planning studies.• Conceptual Design, including studies of options and alternatives.• Project Scheduling, including phasing.• Presentation Production, including 3D modeling and renderings.• Research and Development – including building systems, construction products, materials, and details.• Project Coordination with consultants and engineers.• Documents Production for pricing, filing, and construction.• Construction Administration.• Lead internal teams of architects and designers, and liaised with external, multidisciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, building and facilities managers, vendors, and contractors.He has extensive experience leading in-house project teams, as well as maintaining close communication with clients, contractors, consultants and other industry professionals. While self-motivated and able to be productive while working independently, Hitoshi believes that architecture and design are collaborative endeavors and relishes the opportunity to interact with multidisciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds. Hitoshi is experienced with a variety of software relevant to the craft of architectural design:• 3D modeling and rendering – AutoCad, Accurender, and 3d Studio VIZ• Architectural photography and image manipulation – Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop• Desktop publishing and web design – InDesign, Pagemaker and Frontpage• Management and productivity tools – Microsoft Office Suite • In the process of expanding his proficiency in Revit and BIM.Hitoshi is fluent in both English and Japanese.