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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

Port of Olympia - Waterfront Destination Development Plan

Personal Services Agreement No. 2020-1037

We are familiar with the terms and conditions of the draft contract supplied as an attachment to the RFQ, and commit to accepting the contract language - specifically risk clauses (such as indemnity and insurance requirements), as currently written.

PROPOSER

THOMAS ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS

Ron Thomas, AIA, President I 525 Columbia Street SW I Olympia, WA 98501 ron@tasolympia.com I Office : 360.915.8775 I Cell : 360.545.2147

Amos Callender, AIA, Project Manager I 525 Columbia Street SW I Olympia, WA 98501 amos@tasolympia.com I 360.915.8775

UNIFIED BUSINESS IDENTIFIER (UBI) No. 603152014

MAKERS ARCHITECTURE

Waterfront & Urban Design

John Owen, AIA I 500 Union Street, Suite 700 I Seattle, WA 98101 johno@makersarch.com I 206.652.5080

SITEWORKS

Landscape Architecture

John Payne, ASLA I 3720 Reading Street SE I Olympia, WA 98501 jpayne@siteworkscm.com I 253.383.3257

SCJ ALLIANCE

Civil Engineering

Bob Connolly, PE, Civil Engineer I 8730 Tallon Ln NE #200 I Lacey, WA 98516 bob.connolly@scjalliance.com I 360.352.1465

MOTT MACDONALD

Port & Coastal Engineering & Development Consultant

Shane Phillips, PE I 1601 5th Avenue, Suite 850 I Seattle, WA 98101 shane.phillips@mottmac.com I 206.838.2886

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS CONTACT PERSON

THOMAS ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS

Ron Thomas, AIA, President I 525 Columbia Street SW I Olympia, WA 98501 ron@tasolympia.com I Office : 360.915.8775 I Cell : 360.545.2147

PERSONAL INFORMATION

CURRENT LOCATION

Olympia, Washington

TECHNICAL SKILLS

DRAWING & BUILDING MODELING

Autodesk Revit, Autocad, Rhino, Sketchup GRAPHICS & PRESENTATION

Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BQE Core, Microsoft Excel, Teams, Zoom, Bluebeam

RENDERING

Lumion

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Team Building, Communication, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Project Scheduling, Budget Tracking, Marketing, Request for Qualifications, Proposals, Presentations, Graphics, Rendering, Photography, Master Planning, MixedUse and Multifamily Housing, Feasibility Assessments, Concept Design, Construction Documents, Construction Administration, Submittal Reviews

INTERESTS

Stadiums & Arenas, Hockey (Eishockey), Soccer (Fußball), Formula 1, Athletics (Leichtathletik), Running, Skiing (Skifahren), Hiking (Wanderung), Camping (Zelten), Photography (Fotografie), Reading (Lektüre)

DONNIE HULL

Architect: Washington #22006930

EDUCATION

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | Ames, Iowa | 2011-2016

Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Digital Media, Commensurate Studies in Sustainability

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY ROME CENTER I Rome, Italy | Spring 2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

*THOMAS ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS | Olympia, Washington | 2016-2024

Architectural Associate: 2016-2021

Project Architect: 2021-2022

Project Manager: 2022-2024

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | Chicago, Illinois | Summer 2015

Facilities Surveys Draftsperson

*Indicates current employer

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Previous to my work as a professional architect, I gained valuable office and team experience while working for the University of Chicago. While there, I helped translate point cloud scans of their historic buildings into Revit models, and eventually into the university’s database in Autocad. I started my architecture career in 2016 as an architectural associate, working to support project managers and move projects efficiently through all phases of design. Along with project team members, I completed numerous projects ranging from conceptual and feasibility studies to fully built works. During this time I worked on Views on 5th, a large adaptive re-use housing project, and helped plan, design, and create construction drawings for the new LCA Athletic Field. As I gained more experience, I began to coordinate with other disciplines and start to lead internal architectural production. The DuPont Recreation Center concept design was completed while I was the internal project production leader, as was the History & Nature Center. Throughout my early experience I took an active interest in overall architectural production, acting as a de-facto Building Information Modeling manager within the overall team. I helped to create and modify drawing standards with the goal of streamlining production. While working towards and obtaining my professional license I became more involved in detailing and building systems, evidenced in my work on the WSECU Chehalis branch bank. I currently work as a project manager, in charge of understanding project goals and communicating progress with clients, coordinating with jurisdictions, and overseeing internal production, budgets, and deadlines. I work closely with coworkers to produce successful projects, and I remain active in drawing production. My most recent housing project, Terrace on Columbia, is a culmination of all these skills.

OTHER PROJECTS

ANNIE’S FLATS | Multifamily | 2016-2019 PNWRCC | Office | 2019-2021

525 COLUMBIA | Office | 2018-2019 WEST BAY YARDS | Master Plan | 2019-2024

MELVIN BREWING | Brewpub | 2018-2019 FALLS DEVELOPMENT | Master Plan | 2020

COLUMBIA & STATE | Mixed-Use | 2018

PARTHIA | Community | 2018-2024

STATE & WATER | Mixed-Use Multifamily | 2018-2022

KITSAP COUNTY COURTHOUSE | Civic | 2019-2024

HOCM | Museum | 2020-2024

LONG SHOT | Recreation | 2021-2024

8TH & ADAMS | Multifamily | 2022-2024

PORT OF OLYMPIA | Master Plan | 2024

Donnie Hull, Architect

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 VIEWS ON 5TH

Adaptive Re-use and Mixed-Use Multifamily Housing | 2017-2021

02 LCA ATHLETIC FIELD

Master Plan and Recreation Field Improvements | 2017

03 DUPONT RECREATION CENTER

Feasibility and Concept Design for Community and Recreation Center | 2019

04 HISTORY AND NATURE CENTER

Community Center and Museum | 2020-2021

05 WSECU CHEHALIS

New Bank Building | 2020-2022

06 TERRACE ON COLUMBIA

Multifamily Housing | 2021-2024

07 EARLIER WORKS

Stadiums and Arenas | 2004-2016

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Terrace on Columbia | Elevation Concept

WSECU Chehalis | Exterior

Views on 5th | Column Detail

01 VIEWS ON 5TH

LOCATION

OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

SIZE

120,000 FT² (11,150 M²)

136 residential units

Totals over three buildings

DESCRIPTION

ADAPTIVE RE-USE AND MIXED-USE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING

CONCEPT DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

Adaptive re-use of a disused nine story office building into multifamily housing units and commercial space, and master planning of the adjacent sites to include two new residential buildings, parking, and resident amenities. Scope of work included full architectural services from concept design through construction documents and construction administration.

PROJECT ROLE

ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

My work on this project included the full spectrum of architectural services, from concept design all the way through construction administration. Along with the project manager, we first measured and documented the existing office building. Using the measurements and observations, I created an accurate digital model of the existing conditions, and worked in tandem with the project team to develop a concept design. As the project progressed, I created graphics and renderings for client review and public presentations, and worked through production and consultant coordination tasks. Lastly, I was involved in construction administration, completing shop drawing reviews and attending frequent site visits.

Early Design Vignettes

02 LCA ATHLETIC FIELD

LOCATION

TACOMA, WASHINGTON

SIZE

105,000 FT² (9,750 M²)

Full master planned area

DESCRIPTION

MASTER PLAN AND RECREATION FIELD IMPROVEMENTS

CONCEPT DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

Work included studying campus circulation improvements in tandem with a new all weather recreation field. All work was fit within a tight urban site.

PROJECT ROLE

ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

Firstly, I created spatial studies that were reviewed with the project manager. These included analyzing what size of field could be installed while still meeting required parking counts. I coordinated the architectural site plan drawing with a civil engineer, and created marketing graphics for the client.

03 DUPONT RECREATION CENTER

LOCATION

DUPONT, WASHINGTON

SIZE

75,000 FT² (6,950 M²)

DESCRIPTION

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY CENTER

FEASIBILITY AND CONCEPT DESIGN

Reconciling public input with municipal budgets, a preferred design scheme that incorporated all feasible program elements was conceived. Key project components include: a fitness center, a gym, a basketball court, an aquatic center, a library, a performing arts and event space, a farmer’s market, and a skate park.

PROJECT ROLE

ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

I worked together with the project team on spatial planning, circulation, and program adjacencies while incorporating public feedback and researching programmatic space needs. Local codes were reviewed for development requirements and incorporated into the design. Along with the project manager, I helped to coordinate concepts with a cost estimator. Lastly, I lead production of project visuals for the final feasibility report.

Building Sections | Concept

04 HISTORY AND NATURE CENTER

LOCATION

TUMWATER, WASHINGTON

SIZE

4,800 FT² (445 M²)

DESCRIPTION

COMMUNITY CENTER AND MUSEUM

CONCEPT DESIGN

Design scheme for an iconic new visitor center and museum at the Tumwater Falls historic site. With a rich and layered local history, the project was designed to reflect the many past influences on the site. Received an AIA Award for unbuilt work in 2021.

PROJECT ROLE

ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

I collaborated closely with the project manager on the building design, and lead architectural production. Our project team worked diligently to incorporate client, jurisdictional, and public feedback into the concept drawings. I finalized plans, sections, and elevations, compiled a full concept design set, and produced multiple project renderings.

Building Plans

Building Elevations

05 WSECU CHEHALIS

LOCATION

CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON

SIZE

4,500 FT² (415 M²)

DESCRIPTION

NEW BANK BUILDING

CONCEPT DESIGN THROUGH CONSTRUCTION

New branch bank building utilizing cross laminated timber (CLT) construction. Coordinating closely with a structural engineer, spans were optimized to provide shading and create the building’s dramatic look. Custom detailing and

PROJECT ROLE

PROJECT ARCHITECT

I began work on this project in the early concept design phase, and developed plan and elevation options based on the client’s programmatic breakdown. Collaborating with team members, we collectively defined the building’s striking aesthetic. I returned to the project during the construction document phase and worked through the building’s unique detailing. I initiated a quality review process and finalized the permit submittal drawings, afterwards providing light assistance on various construction administration tasks.

06 TERRACE ON COLUMBIA

LOCATION

OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

SIZE

45,000 FT² (4,180 M²) 56 residential units

DESCRIPTION

MULTIFAMILY HOUSING

CONCEPT DESIGN THROUGH PERMITTING

Designed in a contemporary Northwest style, this project contains four floors of residential units above two floors of parking. Fit into a tight urban location on a sloping site, the project was sensitively coordinated around the adjacent retaining walls and structures. Care was given to maintain a pedestrian friendly street-scape, while a gym and rooftop deck space were included as amenities for future residents.

PROJECT ROLE

PROJECT MANAGER

I worked directly with the client to understand project goals, ranging from unit counts to desired design aesthetic. To maintain sufficient project progress, I created a production schedule and coordinated tasks with project team members, tracking deadlines and budget along the way. I communicated with the local jurisdiction as well as project consultants, incorporating all requirements into the drawings. Periodic review meetings with the client were used to optimize unit layouts choose a preferred elevation scheme. Working closely with the architectural production team, I reviewed and finalized construction document and building permit drawings. This resulted in a successful permitting process.

07 EARLIER WORKS

DESCRIPTION

CARDBOARD MODELS | 2004-2007

Completed using spare cardboard, tape, wire, and markers, my younger self attempted to mimic stadiums that I had seen on television or the internet. Most of these designs were purely from my imagination.

SKETCHUP MODELS | 2017-2011

Once I discovered digital modeling (first through Sketchup), I began attempting to design stadiums and arenas for specific sites while also incorporating basic materiality and exterior massing.

ALLIANZ ARENA DIGITAL MODEL AND 3D PRINT | 2016

As part of my Digital Media curriculum in college, I took on the challenge of modeling the Allianz Arena for a final semester project. I used Grasshopper within the Rhino modeling interface to automate the geometry of both the seating bowl and paneled facade. Once the model was complete, I used it as the basis for a 3D print.

Sketchup Models | 2007-2011

Seating Bowl

Facade Modeling Process

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Starting from an early age I have always been drawn to stadium and arena design. As an avid sports fan, I was interested in the venues that hosted both major sporting events as well as my local teams. The first time that I remember being aware of stadium design was while watching the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan (9 years old). I was inspired by the innovative and striking solutions of the host stadiums, specifically the Sapporo Dome and Ōita Stadium, and so began my interest in design and architecture. Not long after, I began to build cardboard models of theoretical stadiums and arenas, and once I discovered digital modeling I utilized that technology as well. While studying in Italy for a semester, I was able to visit the Olympiastadion and Allianz Arena in München, two projects that I have always wanted to see. As part of my Digital Media minor, I was able to construct a parametric digital model of the Allianz Arena, including the raised ETFE panel facade. Using the digital model as a base, I 3D printed a small physical model that still sits on my office desk today.

For what I may lack in professional stadium and arena design experience, I hope to make up for with passion for the field! I bring my well-rounded architectural experience with me, and together with my ardent interest in stadia I envision learning quickly and becoming a valued member of the design team.

Lastly, I wanted to express a sincere thank you for letting me share my work with you. Danke Schön!

Gelato in Nürnberg Stadtmitte