Lesa Rozmarek, Aia, Ncarb Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of nine Broadway Theatres (five are landmarked) and two commercial buildings.

Greater New York City Area

Provides consulting services for regulatory advising on historic resources. *Liaison between Architect/Client and Landmarks Preservation Commission.*Resolution for New Applications, Existing Applications, Amendments, and Violations.Please contact me to inquire about preservation consulting services.

New York, New York

TSX Broadway and the Palace Theatre | Project Architect and Preservation Architect for theater lift and rehabilitation, back-up Project Manager while PM was on extended leaves of absence, and LPC liaison for $2 billion development that includes $50 million rehabilitation a landmark Broadway theatre, located within the heart of Times Square. The historic Palace Theatre was lifted 30-feet to make way for ground floor retail space, includes all new front of house and back of house spaces.New-York Historical Society | Project Manager and Architect for the Oval Office in the Meet the Presidents permanent exhibit and Passenger Elevator.Astor Courts | Project manager and Architect for rehabilitation of the historic Stanford White designed Ferncliff Casino located in Rhinebeck, NY on the historic Astor estate grounds.Additional Projects | Gershwin Theatre, entry lobby security doors; Nederlander Theatre, orchestra floor slab replacement (constructed in an 8 week window); Abandoned Power Plant, survey, schematic design, and SHPO coordination for the rehabilitation; Interior and Exterior improvements for other various high-end residential properties.

Brooklyn, Ny

High-end Residential and Commercial Architecture firm. Responsible for partial and full-gut renovations of row house buildings. Crafts pre-design documentation for historic preservation clients and reviews all applications submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission and develops Public Hearing presentations. Specification writing. *Responsible for coordination of all projects subject to Landmarks Preservation Commission review and preservation standards. *Participates in all aspects of project design, regulatory, contract administration, and close out. *Introduced project manual and technical specifications into office standards. *Presenter at Landmark Preservation Commission Public Hearings and Community Board Hearings. *Interfaces between General Contractor, Client, Consultants, and Community.

Greater New York City Area

New York, New York

Works to prevent the demolition of the architecturally distinguished and historical buildings. Increases public awareness of the need to protect the city's architectural, historical, and cultural heritage and promotes buildings reuse. Identifies and designates the City's landmarks/buildings in historic districts and then regulates changes to designated buildings. ACHIEVEMENT:→ Recipient of the City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission Placzek FellowshipRESPONSIBILITIES:* Developing an innovative, first-of-kind, user-friendly guidebook illustrating The New York City Landmarks, to be published on the New York Agency’s website Fall 2011* Preparing a Preservation Commission Rules, Guidelines and Materials Checklists for performing work on landmarked buildings and within historic districts* Creating an inventory of landmark designation markers * Updating and designing Commission outreach materials to reflect current LPC rules and design guidelines* Comprehensively redesigning community outreach materials to aid in the understanding of historic buildings* Introducing the first AutoCAD graphical representation of materials available for staff and applicant use

Managed 6 commissioned projects being designed and built by the students at the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University. The makeLab program utilizes 3D design and CNC machine fabrication. RESPONSIBILITIES:* Assists faculty advisor, Professor Jim Stevens, provides up-dates and reporting regularly* Oversees construction projects utilizing 3D design and CNC machine fabrication; trains and mentors students * Coordinates up to 6 concurrent commissioned construction projects, designed and built by University architecture students* Monitors and tracks student progress to meet contractual obligations* Provides technical and architectural guidance as needed* Develops program for IDP candidates to earn hours towards architecture licensure

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Interned for a historic preservation and communities design company. Led the exterior masonry and door restoration for the conversion of a historic former Federal Post Office and Courthouse to a one-of-a-kind University building. Tasked to teach two new employees a drawing program, to survey the exterior of a large neo-classical government building, prepare the drawings, and specifications before they went out for bid. RESPONSIBILITIES:* Trained, managed and mentored two Junior Architecture Interns in 8-weeks* Taught AutoCAD and how to: survey existing buildings and set up drawings* Instructed building science including project scope

Appointed to the Historic District Commission for the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tasked to preserve and maintain the integrity of 14 Historic Districts in the City of Ann Arbor through the interpretation and enforcement of the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Assisted applicants on interpretation of Secretary of Interior Federal standards for rehabilitation* Advised applicants in selection of elements and materials appropriate for their historic buildings* Participated in a Sub-Committee for the creation of solar panel installation design guidelines

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Provided a dual purpose role as an Architectural Design Intern and Architectural Historian. Maintained responsibility for historic structure reports, as well as, pre-design document production and studies. Key team member on a multi-million dollar historic home renovation. Responsible for design, all construction documents, off-site construction administration, mechanical systems and structural coordination. Regularly communicated with the Owners. Sensitively implemented their desires for their home.RESPONSIBILITIES: * Aided in architectural design, construction administration, product research and product selection* Managed all documentation for Federal and State Historic Tax Credit Certifications* Collaborated with executive partners and served as liaison for government agencies* Reviewed architectural drawings and providing preservation guidance to project teams* Performed existing conditions surveys, masonry survey, architectural design, and product research and selection tasks * Prepared construction documents, interior finish selection and executed construction documentation

Worked as an Architectural Design Intern for a innovative, full-service multidisciplinary architecture and engineering organization. Specialized on architectural projects utilizing emerging technologies and applications such as 3D building information modeling (BIM), combined with integrated project delivery and lean business practices.RESPONSIBILITIES: * Coordinated bid sets for automotive plant rehabilitation project* Designed and selected interior finishes for cost efficient office space and high-end loft rehabilitations* Prepared construction documents for various projects

Detroit, Michigan, United States

As an Architectural Intern managed the proposal and request-for-qualifications (RFQ) process. Produced existing condition documents and designed economically-sensitive storefronts. Worked as a graphic designer and model builder to rehabilitate buildings. Other duties included executive and office assistant responsibilities.RESPONSIBILITIES: * Drafted existing condition documents and maintained project files* Managed supply and inventory control* Planned, coordinated and hosted events* Coordinated pre-merger transfer of architectural drawings* Provided responsive and attentive client care* Served as primary point of contact for communications withclients, vendors, State/Federal agencies, permitting entities, etc

Masters Of Architecture With Design And Practice Concentration, Graduated With Distinction

Post-Graduate, Master Of Science In Architecture And Historic Preservation, Graduated With Honors

Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Pointe du Hoc documentation team, TXDOT.

Architectural Studies

* Dean’s Fellowship, University of Texas at Arlington

Master Of Architecture, Graduated With Distinction, Bachelor Of Science In Architecture, Graduated Cum Laude

* Freidman Scholarship for Excellence in Construction Drawing Preparation * Undergraduate Honor’s Design Exhibition * Lawrence.

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