Laura Swakon, Aia Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Manager of the commercial division for the Miami office. I manage a team of design professionals and project managers handling architectural and interior design projects totaling $63 million in value. Providing our clients with turn key solutions for their architectural and design needs. Responsibilities including: - Interior and architectural design conceptual through construction completion- Client relations- Project contracts including negotiations, budgets, schedules.- Consultant management and coordination- Construction management and administration- Office operations and design and management of infrastructure

- Responsible for programming, design development, and coordination and production of construction documents- Evaluated and integrated engineering systems and implement code, accessibility, and zoning analyses- Coordinated a team of junior designers tasked with creating presentation materials and drafting permit and interior design drawing sets - Coordinated vendors, consultants and contractors to execute project completion - worked with clients to define their needs and goals for the project as well as select finishes, fixtures, furniture etc. - generated project schedules and budgets

Working directly with Design Principal and Project Managers I developed and drafted construction documents, plans, and details; as well as, prepared, and coordinated presentation materials both digital and physical for client meetings.

Supported the Head Architect and Project Manager as a freelance designer/draftsperson compiling as built plans and drafting and organizing construction documents for residential and small scale commercial projects

Miami, Florida, Us

-Designed major interior remodel of a private residence in Palmetto Bay, Fl-Compiled as-built drawings and construction documents for permitting-Worked with the building department to get all necessary permits and inspections for the project-Interviewed, hired and managed all sub-contractors on the job

Los Angeles, California, Us

Created conceptual presentation packages for large scale domestic and international mixed use projects. Worked as part of a production team on the drafting of SD, DD and CD drawing sets in both metric and imperial scales. Coordinated design consultants for the Metallist City Center, a multi million square foot mixed use project. Led a production team of 5 people for the schematic design phase of Metallist City Center. Produced high quality illustrative floor plans, site plans and elevations for client presentations. Provided construction administration support including RFIs, Submittals, and site directive documentation. Served on the CAD Standards Committee at A+P which kept the kept the office’s production processes clear and efficient. Mentored colleagues as part in A+P’s LEED initiative, helping staff members become LEED accredited professionals. Worked on 13 international projects in Ukraine, Russia, Qatar and, Romania. Represented the firm at the USC School of Architecture Firm Fair as well as conducted interviews of possible new team members

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Assisted the head architect in the design and production of various projects around the city of Los Angeles. Worked with clients to meet their design needs is a timely and cost effective manner.

Culver City, Ca, Us

Assisted design staff in production of schematic and construction documents. Crafted high quality physical models for display and client use.

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-Design Intern for High end custom residential studio in Ketchup, ID. Assisted in design, construction documents and CA process.

Barch, Architecture

Architecture, Architectural History, Italian Culture