I have made the exploration of the practice of architecture, from the practical to the artistic, one of my life's pursuits. I see architecture as a practical art which requires the ability to look at problems from many different points of view, from engineering to aesthetics to economic, and to craft the best solution for my clients.
JFBjr Architect, P.C., Oak Lawn, IL, US, Owner
For the past number of years, I have been responsible for the operation of my own architectural firm. I am responsible for all aspects of the business. In addition to the design and production of documents relating to buildings for my clients, I am also responsible for business development, the selection and hiring of consultants, and accounting relating to each project and the business as a whole.
Linden Group, Inc., Orland Park, IL, US, Project Architect
I was personally responsible for the handling of a client who developed office condominium spaces marketed primarily to health professionals. We acted as the design consultants in a design-build type situation. I designed offices for doctors of all specialties, including pediatrics, plastic surgeons, and general practice physicians. I was also called upon to design plans for MRI testing suites, which included the MRI equipment, and other testing equipment like X-Rays and nuclear medicine equipment. In addition to medical clients, the developer also attracted other tenants, including a day care center, attorney offices, and computer data centers. I was the project architect for all the projects from this particular client, and created a series of templates and standards to speed the process for myself and the client.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, US, Masters, School of Architecture
