Matthew Bramstedt, AIA, NCARB

Experience

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  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Aug 2005 - May 2007

  ESLARP Research Assistant

  Led teams of students from the University of Illinois in partnership with residents of East St. Louis to rehabilate small scale public and private projects.

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  Durrant

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Architectural Intern

  Developing design and technical skills in the architectural process

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  Anselmo and Associates

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Architectural Designer

  Designer

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  Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTCH)

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2016

  Architectural Designer

  Project designer focusing on broadening and strengthening the design workNotable Projects as Project Designer Include:Grand Valley State University, Housing 2016 - Allendale, MIGrand Valley State University, Health Professions North - Grand Rapids, MIMichigan Technological University, Great Lakes Research Center - Houghton, MIGrand Valley State University, Science Lab, Classroom, and Office Building - Allendale, MIGrand Valley State University, Marketplace & Bookstore, Allendale, MIHope College, Engineering Hall - Holland, MichiganHertz Corporation, LAX Airport Facility, Shanghai Installation, Pod furnitureAmway Corporation, Vietnam Manufacturing Facility, Building 52 Entry, Employee ExperienceMeijer Corporation, Exterior prototype development - National LocationsPaw Paw Township Public Library - Paw Paw, MINew Buffalo Township Public Library - New Buffalo, MI Show less

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  TowerPinkster

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2020

  Design Architect

  Design leader responsible for developing creative design solutions for unique environments with clients and communities. Design process includes exploring site / building design options, material investigations, design charrettes with the entire project team, developing building details, and design coordination and document development in all phases. Notable projects as project designer:Leland Public School | K-12Mona Shores Elementary Schools | K-5Muskegon Public School | Middle SchoolStryker Instruments Research + Development Facility Michigan State Veterans Homes | Grand Rapids DevelopmentJenison Public Schools | Early Childhood Center + Spanish Immersion SchoolGreenleaf Trust | Grand Rapids OfficeGerald R. Ford International Airport | Site 9 Development Concepts + Office RenovationsCentral Montcalm Public Schools | Office Addition + Security VestibulesNorthwood University | Hall of Fame RenovationPaws With A Cause | Master Plan + Visioning ConceptAlma College | Newberry Hall + Mitchell Hall Student Housing Renovation Show less

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  LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD.

  Nov 2020 - now

  K-12 Sector Leader

  K-12 Sector Leader in the LS3P Wilmington , North Carolina office. Through active listening and thoughtful conversations, I help to create environments for design teams and clients to share ideas, establish priorities, and tell their unique story. Design integration helps bring the big ideas to all the details from project conception through completion.In working closely with the people and the local communities, I am thrilled to help bring collaborative design solutions to the K-12 market. Show less