RESUME

John has versatile training in the design profession with a dual Master’s degree in Architecture and Civil Engineer in Construction Management. He applies his interdisciplinary background to the design of a variety of project types ranging widely in scale and complexity, including office, mixed-use, high-rise residential and large-scale urban design developments in the U.S., Middle East and Southeast Asia.

His approach to the architectural design process focuses on the application of creative and innovative solutions that integrate building design with state-of-the-art materials and construction methodology. John’s proficiency with computer graphic programs is an invaluable tool for presenting design options in a clear and compelling visual form, bringing to life for his clients the ideas driving a project’s conceptual evolution and direction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HDR, Inc.                2021 – Current
Project Architect:
  • Lead a multidiscipline team and perform layout and detailing on architectural projects
  • Establish owner/client and internal meetings, and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
  • Coordinate workload of team members through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule
  • Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
  • Perform QA/QC and technical reviews
  • Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders
  • Provide construction contract administration as needed
smdp | RATIO                2011 – 2021
Project Architect:
  • Responsible for ensuring construction documents were congruent with design intent
  • Coordinated and collaborated on projects with consultants
  • Gained extensive knowledge of domestic and international building codes and regulations
  • Obtained strong construction administration and specification writing experience
DeStefano Partners      2007 – 2011
Architectural Designer:
  • Collaborated with design competition teams
  • Participated on various international projects
  • Used 3DS Max to render visualizations for presentations, multimedia displays, and marketing purposes
Shive-Hattery                2004 – 2007
Architectural Intern:
  • Worked with Project Architect on preparing Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document design drawings
  • Assisted with Computer and Cad Support

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Master of Architecture: Design Integration Option
  • Master of Civil Engineering: Construction Management
  • International Architectural Studies – Rome, Italy
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture Studies

REGISTRATIONS

  • Licensed Architect, State of Illinois
  • Construction Documents Technologist, CSI