Benjamin Regnier BIM Manager
Benjamin Regnier 1239 Crest Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 310.302.0714 bregnier@gmail.com
ㅡ Drive
To explore the future of parametric design, documentation, and visualization in an open, creative team environment.
ㅡ Experience
Gensler / Senior Associate 2011 - PRESENT, SAN DIEGO
Manage BIM standards, templates, and training for the San Diego office, while being part of the larger Gensler BIM network. Head of Design Resilience (sustainability) for the office, and also am design research leader. Have acted as project BIM manager and/or project designer and architect on multiple large projects in the aviation, education, and hospitality practice areas. Leading client relationships at the San Diego International Airport, University of California San Diego, and the City of San Diego. Obtained architectural licensure in the state of California. Led our office effort to incorporate augmented and virtual reality into standard project workflows, including the design and construction of a dedicated room scale VR / CAVE space in our office. Taught studios at the New School for Architecture and have lectured on AR/VR. Clash detection and digital coordination, infusion of design data into building models for building management and maintenance use. Projects: SDIA Terminal 2 FIS and Parking Plaza, Manchester Pacific Gateway, Southwestern College Field House and Wellness Center, UCSD Scripps Earth Exploration Center, UCSD Tritons Ballpark.
Clive Wilkinson Architects / BIM Manager 2009 - 2010, LOS ANGELES
Created new standards, content, and led training to transfer a mid-sized office from CAD to BIM to help complete a campus extension for Santa Monica College, including a new headquarters for KCRW. Led successful implementation of BIM from the project principal down to rendering. Performed clash detection and coordination review meetings. Projects: Santa Monica College AET Campus
Marmol Radziner / BIM Manager 2006 - 2009, LOS ANGELES
Oversaw project coordination as well as BIM standards, content, and workflows for a high-end prefabricated residential company, where I