FORREST ANTHONY FRENCH
PROFILE Project and people manager, motivator. Excel at properly allocating resources to achieve shared goals under pressure. Enjoy an active, collaborative work environment.
EXPERIENCE PROJECT MANAGER, MOSELEY ARCHITECTS, BALTIMORE, MD | 2014 (contract) 2015-2021
Managed large scale projects with a focus on multi-family buildings / developments. Designed and produced documents for adaptive reuse and historic restoration projects. OWNER / DESIGNER F+A STANDARD & FA FRENCH, LLC, RICHMOND, VA | 2012-2014
Designed / marketed museum display furniture and freelance architect. STUDIO DIRECTOR, STUDIOAMMONS, PETERSBURG, VA | 2009-2012
Managed an office of 12 architects and graphic designers on a diverse array of project types - architecture, exhibits, graphics, websites. ASSOCIATE / PROJECT ARCHITECT / MANAGER, HKS, RICHMOND, VA | 2002-2009
Managed a group of architects with a focus on large scale sports architecture. Designed and produced documents for higher education and hospital projects. PROJECT ARCHITECT, SMG ARCHITECTS, BALTIMORE, MD | 1997-2002
Designed and documented buildings of diverse project types - adaptive reuse, historic restoration, commercial, institutional, religious, high-end residential. INTERN / DESIGNER, RICHTER CORNBROOKS GRIBBLE, BALTIMORE, MD | 1994-1997
Designed and documented institutional, historical renovation and adaptive reuse projects. SOUND RECORDING ENGINEER - VARIOUS STUDIOS, BALTIMORE, MD | 1990-1994
Engineered and produced recordings for various artists. Co-owned, designed and constructed Social Services Recording Studio. INTERN, BUCHER MEYERS POLNIASZEK SILKEY, SILVER SPRING, MD | 1986-1990
Designed and documented institutional, commercial, retail and multi-family housing projects.
EDUCATION University of Florida Bachelor of Science in Architecture
SKILLS DESIGN PROGRAMS
Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp GRAPHIC PROGRAMS
Adobe Master Suite VIDEO EDITING PROGRAMS
Premiere, Vegas PRODUCTION PROGRAMS
iWork Suite, Microsoft Office, FastTrack Schedule, Bluebeam
REGISTRATION Maryland Registration #13994, Maryland State Board of Architects, 2004 LEED Accredited Professional, 2003
AFFILIATIONS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS-RICHMOND CHAPTER
Former President VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Former Board of Directors TAPPAHANNOCK MAIN STREET PROGRAM | HISTORIC DISTRICT RESTORATION
Former Chairman
REFERENCES Available upon request
FORREST ANTHONY FRENCH
PROJECT HISTORY MOSELEY
PENNROSE PROPERTIES GLENARDEN HILLS PHASE 3, LANHAM, MD
$ 32.2M | 2021
183,800 sf, 158 unit, phased residential apartment development
comprised of thirteen (13) 3 story stacked apartment buildings and
one (1) 4 story garden style apartment building - new construction
THE Y OF CENTRAL MARYLAND SHERWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER & WEINBERG Y PAVILION, BALTIMORE, MD
$ 1.8M | 2021
10,200 sf, 1 story daycare center and 2,700 sf, 1 story open-air pavilion -
new construction
PENNROSE PROPERTIES GLENARDEN HILLS PHASE 2A, LANHAM, MD
$ 8.8M | 2020
49,210 sf, 4 story, 55 unit phased residential apartment building. Second
half of a senior apartment building started in Phase 1- new construction
UNDISCLOSED CLIENT EMAGE APARTMENTS, BALTIMORE, MD
$ unbuilt | 2020
186,780 sf, 5 story residential apartment building - new construction
design study
THE Y OF CENTRAL MD CARDINAL GIBBONS SPORTS FACILITY, CATONSVILLE, MD
$ 13M | 2020
22,000 sf, 2 story existing gymnasium building and 9,600 sf 3 story existing
arts building renovation to fitness training space with a 6,200 sf, 3 story
addition connecting the two buildings - adaptive reuse design study
CATHOLIC CHARITIES RTC RENOVATION, TOWSON, MD
$ 9.8M | 2019
143,800 sf, 3 story former 1950’s orphanage renovation to modern
office space - adaptive reuse
PENNROSE PROPERTIES RENAISSANCE ROW APARTMENTS, BALTIMORE, MD
$ 16.7M | 2019
93,420 sf, 4 story, 84 unit mixed-use residential apartment building and
offices - new construction
PENNROSE PROPERTIES THE SQUARE AT MERRITT MILL, SALISBURY, MD
$ 14.2M | 2018
80,600 sf, 75 unit residential apartment development comprised of eight (8)
3 story apartment buildings, and a 3,700 sf, 1 story community building
- new construction
THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM 1 WEST MOUNT VERNON PLACE, BALTIMORE, MD
$ 6M | 2018
24,850 sf, 5 story renovation of the former Hackerman House to house
exhibits and interactive resources for patrons of the Walters Art Museum
- historic restoration/renovation
PENNROSE PROPERTIES GLENARDEN HILLS PHASE 1, LANHAM, MD
$ 22.5M | 2017
95,014 sf, 114 unit, phased residential apartment development comprised
of six (6) 3 story apartment buildings, one (1) 4 story apartment building,
and a 6,620 sf, 1 story community building - new construction
BON SECOURS BON SECOURS WORKFORCE HOUSING, CATONSVILLE, MD
88,080 sf, 5 story, 80 unit residential apartment building - new construction
$ 14M | 2016
FORREST ANTHONY FRENCH
PROJECT HISTORY STUDIO AMMONS
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS SOLAR DECATHLON SIGNAGE, WASHINGTON, DC
$ unknown | 2012
Comprehensive signage package for the 2012 Solar Decathlon
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION JAMES RIVER STATE PARK VISITOR’S CENTER EXHIBIT, GLADSTONE, VA
$ 750K | 2012
Exhibit interpreting the ecology and history of the park
OLD BRICK HOUSE FOUNDATION OLD BRICK HOUSE FILM, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA
$ unknown | 2012
Film documenting the history of the historic Kennon House
VIRGINIA AVIATION ASSOCIATES HAMPTON ROADS GENERAL AVIATION TERMINAL, CHESAPEAKE, VA
$ 2M | 2011
Construction Administration for a 6,700 sf, 1 story terminal building
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE VISITOR’S CENTER EXHIBIT, MONETA, VA
$ 450K | 2011
Exhibit interpreting the history and ecology of the lake
PATHWAYS PATHWAYS OFFICE / SHOP ADDITION, PETERSBURG, VA
$ 500K | 2011
3,000 sf classroom, office and shop addition to the headquarters
of a Petersburg Youth Build non-profit organization
HASSE NASH BUILDING RENOVATION, PETERSBURG, VA
$ 1.5M | 2011
5,300 sf, 2 story historic adaptive reuse renovation of a former urban
car dealership to become loft apartments and a restaurant
LISC & PATHWAYS BATTERSEA RISING, PETERSBURG, VA
$ unknown | 2010
Comprehensive plan for the historic Battersea neighborhood
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION SAILOR’S CREEK VISITOR’S CENTER EXHIBIT, RICE, VA
$ 450K | 2010
Exhibit interpreting the Civil War battles at Sailor’s Creek
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MUSEUM WAKEFIELD BUILDING RENOVATION, MONTROSS, VA
$ 1.5M | 2010
5,000 sf, 2 story historic renovation of a former car dealership and
apartments to become a rural museum
ROBERT RUSSSA MOTEN MUSEUM ROBERT RUSSSA MOTEN MUSEUM EXHIBIT, BLACKSTONE, VA
$ 4M | 2009
Interior renovation and interpretation of a historic African-American
high school made famous during the Civil Rights Movement
FORT PICKETT & NOTTOWAY COUNTY MILITARY TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT & NOTTOWAY COUNTY VISITOR’S CENTER, FARMVILLE, VA
$ 750K | 2009
Exhibit Interpreting Fort Pickett as the “jumping off point” for the majority
of U.S. troops heading for the European Theater during WWII
BESSEMER HOUSING AUTHORITY DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION & ADDITION, BESSEMER, AL
$ 3M | 2009
5,000 sf, 2 story renovation of a historic African-American high school
to become loft apartments and 1 story, 8,500 sf apartment addition
HAASE SOUTHERN EXPRESS LOFTS, PETERSBURG VA
8,000 sf, 2 story historic adaptive reuse renovation of a former urban
warehouse to become loft apartments and a restaurant
$ 1.7M | 2009
FORREST ANTHONY FRENCH
PROJECT HISTORY HKS
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BRIDGEFORTH STADIUM EXPANSION, HARRISONBURG, VA
$ 65M | 2009
145,000 sf, phased replacement of the existing stadium increasing
capacity to 40,000 seats
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND ATHLETIC FACILITIES ASSESSMENT, RICHMOND, VA
$ unknown | 2008
Comprehensive analysis and report on all campus athletic facilities
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL TRAINING FACILITY, FAIRFAX, VA
$ unknown | 2008
Marketing film for capital campaign
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY BRANDT STUDENT LIFE CENTER, WINCHESTER, VA
$ 7.5M | 2008
50,000 sf, 2 story student union and recreation facility - new construction
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN, WINCHESTER, VA
$ unknown | 2008
20-Year comprehensive campus master plan
ATLANTA BRAVES GWINNETT BRAVES BALLPARK, ATLANTA, GA
$ 56M | 2008
7,500 seat ballpark with berm seating for 2,500, designed as the
centerpiece of a mixed-use development - new construction
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY WESLEY BROWN FIELD HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS, MD
$ 45M | 2008
143,000 sf, 2 story athletic and recreation facility - new construction
PSE&G CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL PSE&G CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL, NEWARK, NJ
$ 44M | 2008
125,000 sf, 5 story children’s hospital - new construction
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BRIDGEFORTH STADIUM MASTER PLAN, HARRISONBURG, VA
$ unknown | 2007
Facility master plan & marketing film for capital campaign for
expansion of the existing 14,000 seat stadium to 40,000 seats
CITY OF PENSACOLA PENSACOLA MARITIME PARK BASEBALL STADIUM, PENSACOLA, FL
$ 40M | unbuilt
Master Plan/Mixed-Use Development pattern book and design of
a 3,500 seat ballpark
DC UNITED DC UNITED SOCCER STADIUM COMPLEX, WASHINGTON, DC
$ 600M | unbuilt
Mixed-use development including 150-key hotel, 500-key hotel &
conference facility, commercial office, retail and soccer stadium
ATLANTA BRAVES RICHMOND BALLPARK & MUTI-USE DISTRICT, RICHMOND, VA
$ unbuilt | 2007
5,500 seat urban ballpark and mixed-use development
VALLEY HEALTH / WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES BUILDING, WINCHESTER, VA
$ 40M | 2006
110,000 sf, 5 story office building - new construction
POPLAR SPRINGS HOSPITAL POPLAR SPRINGS HOSPITAL RENOVATION
44,000 sf, 1 story renovation of a former three building school
campus to become and education and dormitory facility
$ 8M | 2004
FORREST ANTHONY FRENCH
PROJECT HISTORY SMG
THE B.F. SAUL COMPANY KENNEDY-WARREN APARTMENT BUILDING, WASHINGTON, DC
$ unknown | 2005
Historic restoration of public spaces for a 10 story, 1930’s apartment
building and historic landmark
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD B & O RAILROAD MUSEUM RENOVATION AND ADDITION, BALTIMORE, MD
$ 4.8M | unbuilt
Design of a 30,000 sf, 2 story exhibit building/train shed and renovation
of existing historic roundhouse and administration building
BALTIMORE MUNICIPAL GOLF CORPORATION FOREST PARK GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE, BALTIMORE, MD
$ 3.5M | 2005
26,000 sf, 1 story golf course clubhouse and banquet facility - new
construction
DAVID PLUNKERT & JOYCE HESSELBERTH THE P-H HOUSE
$ 300K | 2004
3,500 sf, 3 story single-family residence - new construction.
Co-designed with Charles Patterson.
SAINT THOMAS CHURCH SAINT THOMAS CHURCH RESTORATION & ADDITION, OWINGS MILLS, MD
$ 2.5M | 2004
10,000 sf restoration of historic sanctuary and 20,000 sf, 2 story
classroom addition
ASCENSION EPISCOPAL CHURCH THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, WESTMINSTER, MD
$ 2M | 2000
10,000 sf, 2 story classroom building renovation and addition of
12,000 sf, 2 story multi-purpose room and commercial kitchen
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND U OF M GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE, COLLEGE PARK, MD
$ 2.5M | 1999
30,000 sf, 2 story golf course clubhouse - new construction
MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND JEN C. RUSSO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$ 1M | 1998
10,000 sf, 1 story theater - new construction
KENT COUNTY KENT COUNTY VISITOR’S CENTER, CHESTERTOWN, MD
$ 1M | 1998
8,000 sf, 2 story visitor’s center & administrative offices - new construction
THE B.F. SAUL COMPANY ALEXANDER BROWN & SONS BUILDING RENOVATION, BALTIMORE MD
$ 3.5M | 1997
Restoration of a banking building built in 1904 to its original use & condition
MARYLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUBS MARYLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, BEL AIR, MD
$ 3.2M | 1997
17,000 sf, 2 story renovation & addition of 15, 000 sf, 2 story golf course
clubhouse
RICHTER CORNBROOKS GRIBBLE
BALTIMORE CITY HAMILTON ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL, BALTIMORE, MD
80,000 sf, 4 story renovation of 1940’s era school and 12, 000 sf addition
of gymnasium and music classrooms
$ 7M | 1996