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Daniel McPeak

Daniel McPeak

Boston, MA, US

 

About 

Aesthetic Effect, LLC + Daniel L. McPeak, AIA | NCARB Architect

Formally trained in Architecture in Europe and in the United States, Mr. McPeak embraces a Global Philosophy and Approach to create projects that are responsive to the ever changing environment that we live, work, and play in.

Conceptualized in 2000 and established in 2003 Aesthetic Effect, LLC has been uniquely designed to express a multifaceted approach to Architecture and Project Collaboration.

Our commitment to collaborate engages our clientele to be actively involved in the process is quintessential to a project’s success.

Distinctive and yet functional spaces will emerge that capture the inherent qualities of each Client and Project.

Where you are we are, our reach is global from our home office.

Aesthetic Effect, LLC continues to design high quality projects in locales that range from the Ocean Coasts of New England, Deserts of the Southwest, Mountain Regions, Open Spaces of the Midwest and to the Islands of the Caribbean.

Earning a Master of Architecture with Distinction from the University of Michigan and studying Architecture/cultures abroad. He carries Registration as an Architect in Massachusetts, Arizona, Nevada.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Aesthetic Effect, LLC, Boston, MA, US Tucson,AZ,US Cruz Bay, St. John USVI, Founder/ President/ Principal

Architectural Entrepreneur Creator of AE, services designed for social, personal and commerce solutions.

Aug 2003 - current
 

Seaver Franks Architects, AIA, Tucson, AZ, US, Senior Project Architect

Director of Residential Design in charge of design and delivering of Residential and Hospitality Projects. Internal focus on Intern Development and NCARB Activities.

Aug 2017 - Jan 2021
 

Drewett Works Architecture, Scottsdale, AZ, US, Project Manager / Architect

Purveyor of Abstract Thought.

Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
 

Hanlon Engineering & Architecture, Inc., Tucson, AZ, US, Principal Architect

Principal Architect of Architectural Division, Project Procurement, Intern Mentoring and Internal Development Programs, CAD/Revit Interface and BIM Management, Documentation Production and Administration Process.

Primary projects relate to the Mining Industry in the United States, Central and South America. We offer a full Architecture and Engineering Services to Clients, Partnered Architect Firms and General Contractors.

Apr 2013 - Nov 2014
 

ARIZONA PEST CONTROL, Tucson, AZ, US, Certified Structural Inspector

SALES ASSOCIATE IN CHARGE OF BUILDING SALES ROUTES, INCREASING REVENUE IN RESIDENTIAL & CORPORATE CONTRACTS, RENEWING WARRANTIES, INSPECTIONS, AND REPORTING.

Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
 

Engberg Anderson Architects, Tucson, AZ, US, ARCHITECT

TEAM LEADER IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION, SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASES, EMPHASIS ON CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND FIELD SUPERVISION

Jun 2008 - Feb 2011
 

John Morris Architects, Inc., Camden, ME, US, ARCHITECT

TEAM LEADER IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION, SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASES, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, COMPUTER ADMINISTRATION, ILLUSTRATION SKILLS, RENDERING, SKETCHING AND NOTATION

May 2002 - Aug 2003
 

Margolis, Inc., Beverly Farms, MA, US, ARCHITECT

PROJECT ARCHITECT FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, WEBSITE AND MULTIPLE GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECTS. DECISION MAKING AT ALL PHASES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PROCESS INCLUDING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

Aug 2000 - May 2002
 

Lawrence R. Brink Associates, Ann Arbor, MI, US, AIT, ASSOCIATE

PROBLEM SOLVE, CREATE WORKING SOLUTIONS, DESIGN, SET-UP AND COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, FIELD & JURISDICTIONAL ADMINISTRATION.

Aug 1997 - Aug 2000
 

Murray Builders, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, US, AIT

PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND COST ESTIMATION

Feb 1993 - Aug 1997
 

THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Midland, MI, US, PROCESS DESIGNER

PRODUCTION OF PROCESS CONTROL, PIPING & INSTRUMENT DIAGRAM DRAWINGS, PROCESS REPORTING ON SMART LINKED DRAWINGS, CORRECTING LINK ERRORS, VAX/VMS NETWORKING, DOCUMENTS AND COST ESTIMATION.

Aug 1989 - Dec 1992
 

Education 

University of Michigan, MArch, TAUBMAN COLLEGE

OVERSEAS STUDY IN FLORENCE, EMPHASIS ON CONSTRUCTION DETAILING CURRICULA, HIGH END DESIGN AND PORTFOLIO BUILDING.

AUTOCAD, MODEL BUILDING AND PROJECT ANALYSIS.

MEMBER OF AIAS, ON THE BOARD OF THE MLK STUDENT BODY.

Dec 1993 - Dec 1997
 

Eastern Michigan University, ART & DESIGN

PORTFOLIO DESIGN AND GRAPHICS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCULPTURE

Jan 1993 - May 1993
 

Delta Community College, ART & DESIGN

CORE CLASSES TO TRANSFER TO UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

Aug 1990 - May 1992
 

Awards 

International OIP Award - Artist Colony Over the Fiume Arno - Firenze, 1st Place

City's Best Architectural Solution knitting the Urban Fabric together over the Fiume Arno.

1996
 

MLK Spirit Award, Award

In the first group and 13 from Taubman College to be ever awarded MLK Spirit Awards at the U of M.

The North Campus Deans’ MLK Spirit Awards are given to students, student organizations, staff, and faculty in North Campus schools and colleges at the University of Michigan who exemplify the leadership and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through their commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, including within the context of the pandemic and our reignited sense of urgency to address root causes of social injustice.

1995
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills