Richard Gabriel Email & Phone Number

Salem, Or, Us

Salem, Oregon

Current work includes project management of construction documents for the renovation and conversion of Yaquina Hall - an abandoned historic building on the Oregon State Hospital Campus in Salem - into a residential facility with 50 apartments for mentally disabled people. The U-shaped building wrapping itself around a large, unused courtyard has offered the opportunity to create an Outdoor Terrace (designed by Gabriel) for the residents.

Salem, Oregon

Another exciting project may be the Rotary Centennial Stage, planned for an existing amphitheater in the Salem Riverfront Park, and subject to an architectural competition organized by the Rotary Club of Salem. AC+Co has submitted an entry designed by Gabriel, and shown below. The requirements called for a unique, iconic design reflective of the nearby Minto Island bridge, children's carousel and Rotary Pavilion. Additionally, while providing a facility to support and enhance performance, and to adapt to a variety of other functions, the design was not to impede the view... a tall order. Constructed of suspended steel frames and tinted, reflective glass, our concept can be seen as two flowers making a place for performance - lending a bit of magic to each performance, and making its own exuberant contribution to the spirit of the Park. Among the many features included would be a roll-down screen that could be used as a backdrop or projection screen, and when not in use would be hidden above to allow a view through the "portal" to the distant scene.

363 State Street, Salem, Or 97301

Rotary Centennial Stage, Salem, Oregonwith AC+Co Architecture | Community - UPDATEOn July 25 the Salem Rotary Club held a public forum for this project. Well-attended, the forum produced many questions and comments, to which the competing architects were asked to respond both at the forum and during the following weeks. Based on the information gained, our team made several revisions, including among others, (1) moving the support spaces to the north, thereby revealing to the audience a dramatic view of the Minto Island Bridge, (2) reworking the stage into a more organic form, allowing easy access to the audience and providing a special stage extension for solo work and recognition of the contribution of Salem Rotary, (3) adding an ADA ramp for wheelchair access, and (4) making the glass 50% reflective, to provide the performers better protection from the mid-day and afternoon sun, and to give a jewel-like sparkle when viewed from a both near and far.Sept 10, 2017 - The competing designs are currently being reviewed. The winning design is scheduled to be announced later this month.

Salem, Oregon

Rotary Centennial Stage, Salem, Oregonwith AC+Co Architecture | Community - UPDATEOn July 25 the Salem Rotary Club held a public forum for this project. Well-attended, the forum produced many questions and comments, to which the competing architects were asked to respond both at the forum and during the following weeks. Based on the information gained, our team made several revisions, including among others, (1) moving the support spaces to the north, thereby revealing to the audience a dramatic view of the Minto Island Bridge, (2) reworking the stage into a more organic form, allowing easy access to the audience and providing a special stage extension for solo work and recognition of the contribution of Salem Rotary, (3) adding an ADA ramp for wheelchair access, and (4) making the glass 50% reflective, to provide the performers better protection from the mid-day and afternoon sun, and to give a jewel-like sparkle when viewed from a both near and far.Sept 10, 2017 - The competing designs are currently being reviewed. The winning design is scheduled to be announced later this month.

Salem, Or

Creative commercial, industrial, educational, health care, residential, design and construction documents for new construction, remodels and additions. www.richardgabrieldesign.com

Sacramento, California

Project Manager / Project Architect / Designer for Mather High School (MHS) / Morrison Creek Middle School (MCMS), a 340,000 sf, $176 million complex of 18 buildings, to include a joint-use community library and multiple shared facilities. In response to unique ed-spec requirements, provided overall campus planning, design and integrated construction system concepts, creative solutions to classroom and specialty building needs, project management, supervision of team of 7, incl. multiple client and DSA interactions & presentations, from SD through DD phase. Created marketing materials for RGA based on this project. Project delayed due to economy. (Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, California)

Sacramento, California

Project Manager for CD phase coordinating/supervising work of PAs for Core & Shell & TI, Kaiser Medical Office Building II (MOB II), 260,000 sf facility including radiology, nuclear medicine, clinical laboratory, occupational medicine, pharmacy, pediatrics, adult hematology & oncology, gastroenterology,ob/gyn, neurology, urology, cardiology, outpatient procedures and other services, Kaiser Permanente Campus, Roseville, CA.Project Manager for CD phase, Emergency/Radiology Dept Additions, 55,000 sf new construction + substantial TI in existing hospital, OSHPD submittal, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Roseville, CA.

Portland, Oregon

Project Inspection & Assessment w/ E/A consulting team: Fiber-optic Cable Stations at Forteleza, Rio de Janiero & Sao Paulo, Brazil + Las Toninas, Argentina. (Global Crossing, Inc.)Construction Admin., Fiber-optic Cable Station repairs & upgrades, Las Toninas, Argentina.

Portland, Oregon

Project Architect, CA, Fiber-optic Cable Station, St Croix, USVI. (Tyco, Inc.)Broad project support, including Const. Admin, Fiber-optic Cable Stations, Tijuana & Mazatlan, Mexico + Fort Amador & Fort Sherman, Panama + Puerto Viejo, Venezuela. (Tyco, Inc.)Design Architect & graphics, Control Center NW CSO Pump Station, Portland, OR (project)

Portland, Oregon

Project Architect, CD phase, Clinic-Hospital, Tengizchevroil Headquarters, Atyrau, Kazakhstan.

Portland, Oregon & Hong Kong

Mr. Gabriel designed this snap-together toy system capable of constructing nearly all fundamental geometric shapes, integrating with "brick" systems such as Lego, and building a wide range of technical and fantasy creations.He became founder & Chief Executive Officer of the company organized to manufacture and market the construction toy system he designed. Negotiated investment, stock offerings, bank financing, licensing agreements and other financial instruments + tooling manufacture, production, marketing and sales. Ramagon Construction Toy was sold through Discovery Toys, Toys R Us and other major retailers in the US and worldwide.