ernest bellamy
Professional Portfolio Work Sampler
ernest bellamy
m: 786-972-7347 e: ernest.e.bellamy@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Distinctions
Perkins+Will
ULI Hines Student Design Competition \\ 2017 \\ Chicago, IL
\\ June 2017 - August 2017 \\ Miami, FL \\ Urban Design Summer Intern
• Worked on various Urban Design Proposals • Modeled 3D models of projects in Rhino • Created SD’s, DD’s, & CD’s in Revit • Created Design Schemes for Renovation Projects • Presented at client meetings
Beilinson_Gomez Architects
School of Architecture - Carnegie Mellon University • 2nd Place
\\ April 2014 - June 2016 \\ Miami, FL \\ Architectural Designer
Community Scholars in Affordable Housing Fellow \\ 2016 \\ Miami, FL Office of Civic and Community Engagement - University of Miami || South Florida Community Development Coalition | Catalyst Miami
Associate Architect Member of the Year \\ 2015 \\ Miami, FL AIA-Miami
Co-Chair, AIM (Architects in the Making) Summer Camp \\ 2015-16 \\ Miami, FL
\\ November 2011 - June 2012 • October 2012 - April 2014 \\ Miami, FL \\ Design Consultant
• Formed SD’s, DD’s, & CD’s in ArchiCAD and AutoCAD • Designed & Rendered projects in SketchUp • Arranged As-builts from Existing Plans/Microfilm • Performed Building Code Research • Performed Site Surveys • Presented at client meetings and community meetings
EDGE Studio
Urban Land Institute • Finalist
George W. Anderson, Jr. Award \\ 2017 \\ Pittsburgh, PA
• Created SD’s, DD’s, & CD’s in AutoCAD • Designed & Rendered projects in SketchUp • Arranged As-builts from Existing Plans/Microfilm • Performed Building Code Research • Performed Material Research & Selection • Performed Site Surveys • Coordination with Clients, Contractors and Consultants • Presented at Client Meetings and Design Review Board Meetings
Design2Form, Inc.
| Publications | Presentations
AIA-Miami • Counselor between 2013 - 2014, became Co-Chair in 2015 responsible for Level 1 (Ages 8-10) Architecture Educational Programming. Program Fund-raising, and Field trip implementation.
Opa-locka: Mirage City Exhibition \\ 2013 \\ Miami, FL
HistoryMiami Museum • Showcase of Design2Form Interventions within the Magnolia Park Neighborhood of Opa-locka, as part of the future movements of the City.
UDream Urban Design Fellow \\ 2012 \\ Pittsburgh, PA
\\ July 2012 - October 2012 \\ Pittsburgh, PA \\ Intern via UDream Fellowship
Remaking Cities Institute | Carnegie Mellon University
• Modeled 3D models of projects in Rhino • Designed & Rendered projects in SketchUp • Arranged As-builts from Existing Plans/Microfilm • Performed Building Code Research • Performed Site Surveys • Presented at client meetings and community meetings
Medellín: Public Space Perceptions + Reconnections \\ 2011 \\ Publication: Forward 111: Landscape
TSAO Design Group
AIA-Chicago • Independent Study Abroad Scholarship focused on research and studying the 20+ year movement in Medellin, Colombia towards improving social, political, and economic advancement and decreased dependence on narcotrafficking to support physical and social infrastructure.
AIA National Associates Committee • Publication exploring the impact of urban design innovations on the 20+ year movement in Medellin, Colombia, towards improving social, political, and economic advancement and decreased dependence on narcotrafficking to support physical and social infrastructure.
Martin Roche Scholar \\ 2009 \\ Chicago, IL
\\ Summer 2005 • May - December 2010 \\ Miami, FL \\ Design Consultant
• Modeled & Rendered projects in SketchUp • Conducted Site Surveys • Arranged As-builts from Existing Plans/Microfilm • Produced SD’s, DD’s, & CD’s in AutoCAD • Performed Material Research & Selection • Coordinated between Consultants • Presented at Client Meetings
Gibson/Darr Architecture + Consulting
Clinton E. Stryker Award \\ 2006 \\ Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology • Recognition of distinguished leadership and impactful contributions to the institution and broader community.
\\ Aug 2008 - March 2009 \\ Chicago, IL \\ Architecture Intern
• Completed SD’s & CD’s • Rendered 3D models of projects in SketchUp • Created As-builts from existing plans and photographs • Developed marketing material with Adobe Flash & Illustrator
Chicago Park District, Capital Construction Department
Education Carnegie Mellon University \\ 2018 \\ Pittsburgh, PA Master of Urban Design
Illinois Institute of Technology \\ 2009 \\ Chicago, IL \\ Summer 2007 \\ Chicago, IL \\ Summer Intern
• Performed Site Inspections of newly installed Park Equipment and Facilities & Maintenance issues of existing facilities. • Led research into archive management system and how it could be implemented through interdepartmental offices. • Helped maintain the Chicago Park District Planning Archives.
Bachelor of Architecture
Syracuse University \\ Spring 2008 \\ Florence, IT Florence Study Abroad Program - Architecture
Proficiencies AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, SketchUp, Rhino, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Acrobat)
ernest bellamy
m: 786-972-7347 e: ernest.e.bellamy@gmail.com
References Beilinson_Gomez Architects
\\ April 2014 - June 2016 \\ Miami, FL \\ Architectural Designer
Bryce Bounds Project Manager during time at BGA e: Bryce@Arch13.com m: 912-713-3544
Design2Form, Inc.
\\ November 2011 - June 2011 \\ Miami, FL \\ Design Consultant
Wesley Castellanos Project Manager during time ar D2F e: wesley@castellanosdesign.com m: 786-218-5335
Perkins + Will
\\ June 2017 - August 2017 \\ Miami, FL \\ Summer Urban Design Intern
Rob Lloyd Sr Urban Designer, Senior Associate e: Robert.Lloyd@perkinswill.com m: 305.569.1381
TSAO Design Group • Design 2010, Completion 2018 | Miami, FL Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Department Project Size: 7,000 sq. ft.
Solid Waste Management Northeast Transfer Station
Conducted on the project Programming, Site and Building Analysis, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents
Beilinson_Gomez Architects • 2014-2016 | South Miami, FL Grouper SOMI, LLC Project Size: 19,750 sq. ft.
5840 S.W. 71st Street
Conducted on the project Programming, Site Survey, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration
Beilinson_Gomez Architects • 2015 | Miami, FL MASSA Investment Group + MR Hospitality
Project Size: 18,000 sq. ft. Interior • 3,000 sq. ft. Exterior
Brickell Restaurant - El Tucan Cabaret and Marion Restaurant
Conducted on the project Site Surveying, Zoning and Building Code Research, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration
EDGE Studio • 2012 | Pittsburgh, PA Propel Charter Schools Project Size: 91,000 sq. ft.
Propel Schools - Northside The renovation of an existing Five Story, 1967 Decommisioned Pittsburgh Public Schools Middle School Building into a K-8 Charter School. The main goals of the renovation were to reorganize and reorient the main entry and bus pick-up/drop off; Softening the facade to be more welcoming; Reorganization and expansion of class room spaces, offices, and secondary support spaces; HVAC and lighting upgrades; And Asbestos Abatement in areas where design renovations conflict with the existing coated structural members. Conducted on the project Programming, Site and Building Analysis, Schematic Design
Proposed Site Plan
Proposed Floor Plans
Proposed Fourth Floor Plan
Existing Fourth Floor Plan
Exterior Perspective - Proposed
GBBN Architects • 2012 | Pittsburgh, PA University of Pittsburgh Project Size: 52,000 sq. ft.
UPitt - Benedum Hall, 8th Fl Renovations Work included using Revit (BIM software) to coordinate design changes and conflicts between the Project Architect, Seattle office of nbbj, and All the various local trades working on the renovation. Scope of work included Eighth Floor Laboratory and Office Renovations for the Center for Energy Department; Phasing of renovation to minimally impact University Functions; as well as Lower Level renovation work on renovating spaces for the Research Library, Teaching Learning Center and CafĂŠ space. Conducted on the project Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Eighth Floor Floor Plan - Scope of Work
Eighth Floor Interior Elevations - Scope of Work
Eighth Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan - Scope of Work
D
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Eighth Floor Interior Wall Sections
Study Nooks
Eighth Floor - Northeast Corner
Benedum Hall
Design2Form • 2013 | Opa-locka, FL Opa-locka CDC Project Size: 8,500 sq. ft. Apartment Bldg. • 17,865 sq. ft. Play & Parking lot
2070 Lincoln Avenue 2070 Lincoln Avenue is a renovated apartment complex, part of a bigger neighborhood development of the Magnolia North neighborhood of Opa-locka, Florida, by the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC). 2070 Lincoln Avenue was one of three private properties renovated within the neighborhood. Work included a complete redesign of the apartment units, development of a community parking lot, and development of a Community Greenspace (Garden + Todler Play lot). Conducted on the project Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Site Plan
Unit A
Unit B
Unit C
First Floor Plan
Unit D
Second Floor Plan
Unit E
Unit F
North Elevation
South Elevation
Design2Form • 2012 | Miami, FL Neighbors and Neighbors Association, Inc. + Small Business Grant Program, City of Miami
Project Size: 200 sq. ft.
5505-07 Northwest 7th Avenue The second phase of an ongoing project to revitalize the appearance of small business shopkeepers along the 7th Avenue Corridor, via City and County Grants to support small businesses. The second phase consisted of renovating the facade of a building which shares a common wall with another building that was part of the phase I, thus unifying the two. The overall design intent for all phases is to reflect the character of the neighborhood, predominantly African American, with an Afrocentric design (generalized/non-descriptive West African motif , usually through patterns). Conducted on the project Site and Building Analysis, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents
Facade Parapet Pattern Details
West African Pattern Inspirations
Proposed Elevation
Door, Window, and Security Screen Details
Proposed Floor Plan + Sunshade Details
Design2Form • Summer 2013 | North Miami, FL Client: City of North Miami + North Miami PAL Project Size: 19,750 sq. ft.
North Miami Police Athletic League The city of North Miami along with the Police Athletic League consulted with Design2Form for the Schematic Design and conceptual renderings for garnering public support for a new building which would also serve as a Community Center for Cagni Park, in the City Center. Boxing serves as a main component of PAL’s athletic programing, provided in the design is space for two professional boxing rings with a capacity space for 250+ seating for tournaments, a fitness gym, four study rooms, and an activity room. The overarching gaol of the facility is to provide a variety of amenities to promote exercising, entertainment, fitness through indoor and outdoor activities in order to enrich the experience for members, residents, and visitors. Beyond the envelope of the center, additional goals will include heightened sense of security, a functional layout and a strong relationship with the natural environment and the adjacent Cagni Park. Conducted on the project Programming, Site and Building Analysis, Schematic Design, Codes and Regulations, Design Development
N.E. 135th Street
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Site Plan
Exterior Perspective - N.E. Corner
Exterior Perspective - N.W. Corner
Interior Perspective - Boxing Gym