O. Blake Webber IV
blakewebber21@gmail.com 460 Orchard Ridge Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 212 - 7797
Education
Bachelor’s in Environmental Design Montana State University School of Architecture - Bozeman, Montana Masters in Architecture Montana State University School of Architecture - Bozeman, Montana
Work Experience
2002 Majestic Mountain Landscaping 2003/05 Dow’s Custom Construction 2006 Crane Mountain Flyfishing Guide Service 2007 Meadowlark Construction 2008 Cashman’s Nursery and Landscaping 2009 Troutfitters Flyshop and Outfitting
Professional Experience July 2010 - August 2012
Northwest Healthcare Architectural Design Dept. Kalispell, MT - Junior Architect - I worked with a team of three licensed architects as part of an in-house architecture firm for Northwest Healthcare Corporation. I quickly assumed a key role as the primary drafter and architectural renderer for a large variety of health care oriented projects. These included many small remodels within the main medical campus, large scale remodels such as an imaging department, a respiratory therapy department, an emergency department, multiple off campus clinics, and a forty two million dollar surgical services and medical office expansion. Overall, I was an essential part of over 20 diverse health care projects from start to finish. Working directly on the campus, I was given a unique exposure to designing and working within the medical industry. I quickly gained experience in not only the design and construction of health care buildings but also the management of modern medical facilities. Throughout all of the projects I worked closely with physicians, nurses, administrative professionals, facilities operators, building managers, project coordinators and contractors. My personal experiences, and observations of the professionals I was surrounded with, taught me how to work professionally with a very diverse demographic of clients, users, and contractors and in many ways I think this was the most valuable part of my experience with Northwest Healthcare.
Skills
Advanced knowledge in architectural software including; Revit 2012 (5000+ Hours) Sketchup Hand graphics skills Autocad 2012 (5000+ Hours) Indesign Microsoft Works Adobe Photoshop Sophisticated Verbal & Digital Presentation Skills Advanced Computer Rendering Skills. I completed numerous professional quality computer renderings for Northwest Healthcare in order to help describe and promote the corporation’s projects to the local and regional community. Most notably I individually completed the primary architectural renderings used during two successful multi-million dollar fund-raising campaigns. Marcello Pierrottet AIA - Architect Jan Blohm - Project Coordinator NWHC Russell Skelton AIA - Architect Ted Hirsch - Senior Executive Director NWHC Sharon Jackola AIA - Architect Velinda Stevens - CEO Northwest Healthcare
References Contact Information Provided Upon Request
Spring 2009 Spring 2010
NCARB # 49773 - Over 3500 completed & approved IDP hours - All 1500 required construction document hours completed
Kalispell, MT Whitefish, MT Bigfork, MT Bozeman, MT Bozeman, MT Bozeman, MT
O. Blake Webber IV Academic Experience 2009
blakewebber21@gmail.com 460 Orchard Ridge Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 212 - 7797
As a Montana State University community outreach project, myself and two Bozeman, MT other graduate students designed a 2050 Master plan for Sunset Hills Cemetery. We worked frequently with various members of the city council, parks and recreation department, and the cemetery board throughout the design process in order to develop a concept of ceremonial burial that could be more environmentally sustainable. We developed a design that focused on creating small sacred nodes and niches for the cremated remains of loved ones. We strove to design a place where the special connection and respect found in traditional cemeteries could be achieved with-out simply creating large landscaped grounds requiring excessive maintenance and resources. Following the completion of the design, I was chosen to individually present our final work in front of the Bozeman City Council.
2009
For my capstone studio I worked with the principal of Pique Architecture, Seattle, WA Peter Jenke, in order to establish a solution for the growing homeless problem in his firm’s hometown Seattle, Washington. This required close interaction with members of the city, local shelters and organizations, and the local homeless residents. My final solution focused on reclaiming barges that could be converted into floating mobile shelters. The design would allow the shelters to travel along the coast bringing aide to communities in need while exposing the current residents to new connections and opportunities in their path to self sufficiency. Aside from a two week visit to the site, Peter and I collaborated digitally online through webcam and or telephone calls allowing me to build a thorough knowledge of electronic communication techniques. Following the completion of the course, Peter personally selected me to be interviewed by Architectural Record for their May 2010 article “Design Studios Taught From Afar�
2009/10
Funded and supported by the Sonoran Institute, I worked with a team of four Bozeman, MT other graduate students in order to create a comprehensive master plan for fu- ture growth in the Gallatin Valley up to 2050. We used a cutting edge planning program called ArchGIS in order to simulate scenarios and calculate the most sustainable growth patterns the area could allow. I was elected by our advising professor to act as a spokesperson for the group concerning meetings with local officials, city planners, developers, and activists in order to explain our ideas and receive their input concerning the growth of the Gallatin Valley
2009/10
I elected to finish my graduate studies with an eight month independent thesis. Bozeman, MT The essence of my thesis was to create a design concept that could show the potential that mixed-use communities have to environmentally, economically, and socially enhance previously developed and degraded areas. Expanding the growth of the built environment into undeveloped land requires large amounts of energy and resources and is usually very hazardous to the existing environment. Instead I created a design concept that focused on the redevelopment of our existing urban fabric. In prioritizing future growth to areas which have been previously developed it allows us to preserve valuable agricultural land and open space while utilizing and rehabilitating the existing infrastructure of our established cities.
O. Blake Webber IV FUND-RAISING _ CAMPAIGN WORK
blakewebber21@gmail.com 460 Orchard Ridge Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 212 - 7797
The Summit - Youth Fitness Center
Kalispell Regional Medical Center - E.R. Expansion
Kalispell Regional Medical Center O.B. REMODEL
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FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE nURSING BUILDING
O. Blake Webber IV ARCHITECTURAL _ RENDERINGS
blakewebber21@gmail.com 460 Orchard Ridge Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 212 - 7797
kalispell regional medical center surgical survices expansion PRE-CONSTRUCTION RENDERING (FRONT)
kalispell regional medical center physician and imAging clinIc PRE-CONSTRUCTION RENDERING (FRONT)
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O. Blake Webber IV POST _ CONTRUCTION WORK SAMPLES
blakewebber21@gmail.com 460 Orchard Ridge Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 212 - 7797
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O. Blake Webber IV WATERCOLOR _ RENDERINGS
blakewebber21@gmail.com 460 Orchard Ridge Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 212 - 7797
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O. Blake Webber IV ACADEMIC _ WORK
blakewebber21@gmail.com 460 Orchard Ridge Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 212 - 7797
- Full Academic and Professional Portfolio Available Upon Request -