NICK FALLER Professional Work
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Nicholas
Faller
Designer + Artist + Maker
NF about:
Nick L Faller nfaller89@gmail.com 713.594.4668
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R E S U M E NICK FALLER
RESUME Noteworthy Work
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BLRB Architects (Winter 2016 - 2019) Intern - Project Designer all things design (K-12) exterior including interiors, Project documentation and detailing, Coordinating consultants and design intent, Construction Administration reviewing submittals and shop drawings. (253) 627-5599 Seattle NEXT 2015 GA Assistant (Sep. 25-28, 2015) Seattle NEXT was a weekend long interdisciplinary ideathon amongst University of Washington students, faculty members, Mentors, and outside entrepreneurs. The goal was to form teams consisting of students, then lead by a mentor each team addressed a topic. Inclusive technology, homless youth, and public health are some of the biggest problems faceing seattle today. These issues were addressed through intense collaboration between a diverse team of people. At the end of the weekend each team pitched their ideas and a winner was to be determined. My role was to float between 3 teams, provide support and giving my input as a student of Architecture and design. Mohler + Ghillino Architects (Summer 2014) residential design, modeling, rendering, schematic design, as-builts, site visits, marketing, client meetings. (206) 218-3992
Freelance info contact
Root Architects (2010-2012) Sketchup modeling, design, construction documents for San Antonio Public Housing, shipping container Retail project (El Paso, TX) curtisfish@arcroot.com
Internship info contact
RDP Engineers Inc. (2006-2008) Structural design and structural drawings for commercial buildings, specifically foundation, framing, utilities, and detailing. (281) 313-1870 -Raj Patel
college degree gpa
University of Washington, Seattle (2015) Masters of Architecture 2+ Graduate Dec. 2015
college degree gpa
University of Texas, San Antonio (2013) Bachelors of Science in Architecture 3.6 cummulative
special info
Study Abroad in Urbino, Italy (2012) Three month stay in Italy to study the Italian Renaissance; specifically Architecture, art, and culture. Then applying this knowledge to the study of Modern Architecture through Louis Kahn.
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Astoria Middle school (2019) Astoria School District (Astoria, OR) Addition and Modernization - (42,000sqft) demo existing classroom wing, add 21 new classrooms, common gathering space and secure vestibule, redevelop admin wing, update interior finishes, replace existing mansard roof Project Designer - Create the concept and design intent, coordinate major consultants, documentation of design
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Olympia High School (2019) Olympia School District (Olympia, WA) Addition and Modernization - (40,000sqft) Add 30 new classrooms, 4 new science classrooms, 1 new music room, new student entry, secure vestibule, and update interior finishes.
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Project Designer - Create the overall concept and vision, design new stair, design breeezeway enclosures, coordinate major consultants, documentation of all major design directions, collaborate detailing of exterior envelope and all metal fabrication drawings and details. General oversight during construction including shop drawings, and submittals.
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Margaret Mead Elementary School (2018-2019) Lake Washington School District (Sammamish, WA) Replacement - (72,000sqft) 30 new classrooms, new steam room, 4 resource rooms, secure vestibule, commons/ gym, library.
Role Project Designer - Create the overall concept and vision, coordinate design with all major consultants, coordinate design with spec writers. Attend client meetings and OAC meetings. Designing interior finishes, colors, and ceilings. Documentation includes detailing envelope and all major design features (canopy, stairs, and benches) sheet layout of all elevations, sections and floor plans. Construction admin includes coordinating major envelope submittals, and shop drawings.
Education Project Client Scope Role
Designer/Documentation - Design and coordinate major facade feature at front entry (solar screen), design and document all stairs, collaborate with interior designers on concept of new commmons including lighting and finishes.
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Clara Barton Elementary School (2017-2018) Lake Washington School District (Redmond, WA) New school- (72,000sqft) 30 new classrooms, new steam room, 4 resource rooms, secure vestibule, commons/ gym, library.
Role Designer - Design major entry sequence, conopy, all stairs, collaborate with interior designer on interior finishes. Coordinate with all major consultants. Collaborate with envelope detailing. Documentation of entire plan set. Construction admin includes coordinating shop drawings and submittals.
Study Abroad in Rome, Italy (2014) Quarter long study abroad in Rome at the UW ROME Center. Theme color, light, magic. Central and Southern Italy aswell short stay in Copenhagen. Clements Tech Edu. (2005-2007) Houston, Tx Computer Aided Drafting levels I, II certificate
Skills Programs
Highly profficient in Sketchup and CAD. Word, Excell, Rhinoceros, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, prolific sketcher
Awards 2012 Designer of the year award for 3rd year studio at UTSA. 2013 AIA Houston Healthcare Competition (winner)
Foster High School (2017-2019) Tukwilla School District (Tukwilla, WA) Addition and Modernization - New Classrooms, aux gym, main gym, new commons, update interior finishes
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Wilburton Elementary School (2016-2019) Bellevue School District (Bellevue, WA) New school- (84,000sqft) 24 new classrooms, 2 new stem rooms, childcare center, secure vestibule, commons/ gym, library. Intern/Designer/Documentation - Design, detail, and document monumental stair, and all gaurdrails
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AHA PCS put put fundraiser 2019 - Legends of the Hidden Temple AHA PCS put put fundraiser 2018 - Water park theme AHA PCS put put fundraiser 2017 - Caddy shack theme
Contact address phone email
755 St Helens Ave. #307 Tacoma, WA. 98402 cell: (713) 594-4668 nfaller89@gmail.com
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Wilburton Elementary School (New school)
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Margaret Mead Elementary School (Replacement)
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Astoria school (Addition and modernization)
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Margaret Mead Elementary School
Narative Margaret Mead is to replace an existing elementary school nestled between the nearby wetlands, a park, and the existing school which must stay open during construction. The concept began from our intial site visits. The concept grew from the inspiration and beauty of the PNW. Inspired by the morning light and the space under the tree canopy. The idea that Architecture like learning is about adventure and exploration. The idea for Mead is about dichotomy and dialouge. I believe that the Architecture can serve a purpose to bring about enthusiam for the exploration of different spaces as it pertains to the childs mind and scale. The goal of the architecture is to continue the work of Margaret Mead who was one of the forerunners on the topic of - “Nature Vs Nurture�. NATURE : The physical enviornent within can serve as a playground for adventure and spacial awarness learning, with compression and expansion, the feeling of shelter and protection - openess and exposure. Architecture can teach us about how we feel. NURTURE : The nurture can be created through relathionships and dialouges with eachother to foster a welcoming place.
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The Space Between The Trees A diachotomy between mass and void, light and dark, near and far. The architecture blends into the nearby wetlands, with the goal to creat visual excitment and depth, and to create a timely energy for childeren. The massing consist of public and support spaces to the south and classroom spaces to the north. The spaces are linked by a spine bisecting the building in two. The spine is represented in Green metal panel.
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Salish Long House
The approach to designing a new addition for Astoria Middle school is a contextual analysis of place. Astoria and all of its charm can be described by its small scale and maritime/ industrial history. The concept for a new classroom addition is joinned by the idea that a central gathering spine will create a new public realm for all of Astoria Middle School. Early scandinavian settlers of Astoria including the natives have a history with the long house. The long house is a model used throughout the world with its form essentially remaining the same. They are long and narrow spaces used by the village as a central gathering space. Thus a new space is created that connects the existing building with the new classroom addition. The salish house and baskets are used as inspiration for patterning of the storefront. The goal is to create a building that resonates with the context of Astoria as well as the natural landscape.
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