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Canada

Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Collaborated with executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders to oversee the renovation and expansion of low-rise multi-unit residential buildings in Toronto for a small scale Development and Construction Company-Prepared and managed municipal submissions and approvals, including PPR, Committee of Adjustment , Draft Plan of Condo, SPA and Building Permits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements-Spearheaded correspondence with City Officials for multiple residential projects, expediting approval processes-Orchestrated the coordination of consultants and external parties (Engineers, Architects, Code Consultants, Planners, Real Estate Leasing, Surveyors, Lawyers) from procurement to project completion -Provided on-site support to the Construction Team, maintaining project timelines and quality standards-Led internal meetings to facilitate project kick-offs, budgeting, and development scheduling, driving project efficiency-Architect-on-record for small projects under Studio LK Certificate of Practice

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Oversees all aspects of architectural design and project management for small-scale residential projects including interior design and home renovations and extensions-Provide strategic direction and design leadership to ensure client satisfaction-Manage client relationships from initial consultation through to project completion, ensuring clear communication and transparency-Navigate regulatory processes and ensure compliance with Toronto Zoning By-Laws and Ontario Building Code-Pushing to incorporate sustainable design principles from space planning to material selection -OAA Registered Architectural Practice

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Concept and design development using Autocad, Sketchup, Illustrator, and Photoshop for drawings, 3D models, and presentations-Leading client and consultation coordination meetings from schematic design to construction documentation-Producing drawings including concept sketches, building permit sets, and construction documentation adhering to Ontario Building Code and City of Toronto by-laws-Researching and implementing materials, equipment, lighting specifications, and furniture into design sets-Creating high-level project cost estimates and conducting value engineering exercises to optimize design within budget constraints-Developing project timelines and coordinating layouts with M/E/P and structural consultants-Overseeing construction administration tasks including design meeting minutes, shop drawing approval and RFIs-Designing RFP presentations and print materials for new projects

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

-Architectural design for The Canary Block, a 12-storey condo in the Canary District, overseeing the project from Schematic Design to Construction-Developed early building massing and urban impact assessments, creating presentations to developers and the Waterfront Design Review Panel to ensure alignment with urban design guidelines-Utilized Revit 2016 and SketchUp for design development across various project stages, including Site Plan Approval, Tender, and Construction Documents-Conducted in-depth exploration of materials, massing refinement and material articulation to ensure well-considered building design aesthetics and functionality-Created and refined layouts including Loading, Parking, Ground Floor, and diverse unit types ranging from 1-bed to 3-bed configurations-Coordinated with MEP, Structural, Civil, Landscape, and Interior Design consultants from Schematic Design through to Construction phases, ensuring seamless project integration-Leveraged Bluebeam for Construction markups, facilitating RFIs, COs, and Shop Drawing Reviews

London Area, United Kingdom

-Design development and tender drawings for the BBC Television Centre, a Mixed-use and Heritage Designated development in Shepherd's Bush, London

London Area, United Kingdom

-Architectural design and drawing production for a large-scale Award Winning Architecture Studio in London, England-Created and updated detailed tender and construction drawing packages using Revit including joinery metalwork, windows, general plans, and sections for a 32-storey residential development in North West London -Developed design concepts and imagery for a 170-hectare proposed city in Oman as part of an architectural competition, focusing on space character, infrastructure layout, and building design language-Prepared presentation documents for city planning submissions, client, and consultant meetings for a 12-storey London housing development in Woolwich (Southwest London)-Designed flat layouts for private units ranging from 1-bed to 4-bed, adhering to the London Housing Design Guide

Ottawa

M.Sc, Architecture

Technology in Sustainable Development (TiDO) Minor

Architecture

Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch