Experience

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  Fonderie quische

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1984

  Internship: metal smith junior

  Contemporary and traditional metal work, from design to realization

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  Krupp stahlbau

  Nov 1995 - Feb 1996

  Internship: assistant to the construction manager

  Building site for the construction of the Ludwig Erhard Haus, Berlin, by Sir N. Grimshaw architect.

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  Wasserstadt gmbh - city planning / urban design

  Sept 1997 - Dec 1997

  Internship: architect's and city planner's assistant

  Worked on City Planning, Urban Design, Landscape design projects.Master plan by architects Langhof, Kollhoff and Zillich.

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  Tessadori architecture office

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2002

  Internship: architect's assistant
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  Di fusco architecture office

  Feb 2003 - Jul 2003

  Architect

  Assisted the principal in all phases of the design process from concept drawings and renderings to construction documents for residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.

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  Comune di pordenone-design and building division

  Aug 2003 - Dec 2006

  Architetto / esperto tecnico

  Worked as a project manager, project architect and construction administrator on various public buildings in the city of Pordenone.- Worked on the sustainable renewal of an ex-school for mixed office and commercial use under the supervision of Prof. Thomas Herzog (www.herzog-und-partner.de). Sustainability in design and energy consumption applied onto an existing building represented a fairly new approach to building renovation in Europe. Produced graphic documents at preliminary, design development and CD phase.Was the Project architect in charge of the construction drawings and construction administration offenestration and bris-soleils. Openings have been designed to optimize the amount of natural light. The shutters function automatically and are operated by a software. Supervised various contractors, craftsmen and subcontractors. Supervised the building site.- Project manager and project architect for a three story addition to a judo gymnasium facility in Pordenone, Italy. Project consisted of a small workout hall on the upper floor, changing rooms at the second floor and a reception area on the first floor. Worked as part of a two architect design team on graphic documents from preliminary design to the beginning of the CD phase. Construction completed in August 2009.- Landscape and urban design for an elementary school and community sports facility, Pordenone, Italy. Was the project manager and the design architect of the preliminary project and construction administration assistant. Project consisted of the redefinition of the green area in front of a school and a sports arena to be converted into public open space with path for pedestrians and bikers, public lighting and seats. Construction completed in December 2006.- Was in charge of organizing a design competition sponsored by the City of Pordenone for an intervention in the historic center of the city. Show less

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  Ballinger

  Feb 2007 - Nov 2008

  Senior designer

  - Collaborated on the design of a 5 story extension of the Reading Hospital in Reading, PA from BOD to CD’s. Produced plans, sections and section details for the construction documents. Contributed to the design concept with sketches and schemes which convinced the client to accept design improvements to the project. Project currently under construction.- Collaborated on the design of an extension of the Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, NJ. Addition of two buildings which will provide a new main entrance for a fresh image for the hospital and new clinical spaces. Designed the roof garden from plans to technical detailing. Project has applied for LEED certification and is now under construction. Show less

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  Architecture firms

  Dec 2008 - Aug 2011

  Freelance senior designer

  At Carl Massara & Associates:Renovation of Branzino Restaurant, Philadelphia;Rehab of a 10 apartments mixed-use building at Rittenhouse, Philadelphia;Renovation of a 1850 square ft apartment on Rittenhouse Square.At BSJ Architects:Renovation of a 3 units mixed-use (residential/commercial) building at 34th and Market,PhiladelphiaDesign Proposals- Modular Settlement System for the transformation of vacant areas along central Philadelphia Highways into urban, marketable space.- Installation design for a redefinition of public and residential levels on the Piazza at Schmidts.- Northern Liberties, Philadelphia: mixed-use residential and commercial complex development.- Center City Philadelphia: design for the renovation of residential units and development proposals for single family row houses. Show less

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  Francesco sgrazzutti architecture planning design

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2017

  Principal / sr. designer

  CONTEMPORARY, ENVIRONMENTALLY PROGRESSIVE:- ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN- MASTER PLANNING- URBAN DESIGN- LEED DESIGNDesign Service and Counseling are offered to:- Private Individuals and Entities- Public Institutions- Developers- Investors- Real Estate Companies- ContractorsCurrent projects:- Project of a new Community Center in Wilmington, DE- Renovation of a single family house in Bryn Mawr, PAACADEMICJury Member on various undergraduate design studio presentations at Temple University, at Philadelphia University and at Philadelphia Community College Show less

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  Atrium design group

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Senior architectural designer
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  Moore college of art and design

  Aug 2019 - now

  Adjunct professor