NICK FALLER PORTFOLIO
Nick L. Faller
Assoc. AIA
755 St Helens Ave. #307 Tacoma, WA. 98402 cell: (713) 594-4668 nfaller89@gmail.com
PROFFESSIONAL PROFILE I bring a conceptual approach to my work. My goal is to connect users to experience, enriching the lives of people and creating buildings that reflect culture, place and time. I am big picture oriented with an understanding of how important relationships are. I bring a level of foresight, questioning, and passion to all phases of the project to create well designed and crafted projects.
Experience Job Synopisis
Neiman Taber Architects (Winter 2020 - current) Project Architect - Worked on two mid size podium multifamily projects with approximately 90+ units. My job was to manage permiting documents, coordinate building envelope details, and create permit drawings. In adition to the podium projects i have workd on a small ADU for an existing 1920's SF home in the Madrona neighborhood of seattle. I am currently working on a 18+ unit townhome development in the Othello neighborhood that tackles parking in a unique way that creates a shared courtyard lid, while still achieving wood construction.
Skills - Manage permiting deliverables, Coordinate submittals with the city, direct client contact. Detail facade. Collaborating with envelope consultant, interiors, and enginering to achieve vision. Work with architects and spec writers to detail, document, and permit the design.
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Job Synopisis
David Neiman(Principal) - DN@neimantaber.com (206) 760-5550
BLRB Architects (Winter 2016 - 2019) Project Designer - Designer on 6 (k-12) projects accomplishing a balance of beauty, budget, and service. My enthusiasm for conceptual design gave projects momentum creating a sense of pride for owners, architects, and contractors to stand behind. As a leader and manager of the design vision, I collaborated with owners, consultants, reps, and my team to create visions that enhance the user experience and project quality. By listening and providing direction from conceptualization to documentation through construction we achieved meaningful Architecture in budget, on time, and thus instilling a sense of pride in the community. Skills - Manage design deliverables, Coordinate design with team, direct client contact. Collaborating with GCCM and fabricators to achieve vision and constructability. Work with architects and spec writers to detail, document, and permit the design. Provide passion, enthusiasm, and communication for design.
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internship Synopsis
Andy Cottrill (Design Principal) - acottrill@blrb.com (253) 627-5599
Mohler + Ghillino Architects (Summer 2014) Designer - Designed a remodel for a 1950 s Raymond Peck home located in Queen Anne. Working closely with the owner and my team I was able to successfully communicate a design that reflected the owners vision for an unobstructed view of downtown Seattle and Lake Union. Published in PNW Magazine (https://tinyurl.com/y5o6w4n7) Office Admin worked putting together marketing material for various social media sites. Skills - Manage design deliverables, Collaborate on design with team, direct client contact. Working with project architect on documentation and details. Provide passion, enthusiasm, and communication for design.
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Mentorship Synopsis
Rick Mohler (Principal) - (remohler@uw.edu)
Root Architects (2010-2012) Designer and Production - My skills as a designer and attention to detail in documentation helped successfully complete a series of affordable housing designs for the City of San Antonio Affordable Housing. My contributions as a production assistant helped put together bid packages for a sustainable home that could be built in several different configurations. Our value was providing adaptability and reconfigurable designs that adhered to the San Antonio 2030 challenge. In addition, I helped put together a schematic design for a unique boutique retail center using shipping containers to create an organic arrangement of storefronts located in El Paso, TX. (https://tinyurl.com/y2uzs7wg) Skills - Manage design deliverable's. Work with project architect on documentation. Direct Client Contact
contact
Curtis Fish www.uandrdesign.com/ (formerly Root Architects)
Noteworthy Work Project Client Scope
Role Project Client Scope Role
Othello Townhomes (2020-2021) Othello, Seattle,WA) 18 Unit townhouse development located in South Seattle. The project takes a unique approach that sucessfully buries parking uder a shared entry courtyard lid. Project Architect - Design Review, Permitting, Detailing, Construction Documents 5253 & 5500 University Way Multifamily projects (2020) Gracorp (Seattle,WA) Worked on two (V-A/1A) Multifamily projects in the U-District consiting primarily of SEDUs and studios. The project is primarily aimed at low income students. My role was to sheppard the projects through permitting and then wrap up facade design and drawings with consultants. Project Architect - Design, Permitting, Detailing, Construction Documents
Project Client Scope
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.
Project Client Scope
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 & Production - Design major entry sequence, facades, canopy, all stairs, and collaborate with interior designer on interior finishes. Coordinate with all major consultants. Collaborate with envelope details. Documentation of entire plan set. Construction admin includes coordinating shop drawings and submittals.
Project Client Scope
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.
Role
Designer/Documentation - Design, detail, and document monumental stair, and all gaurdrails
Education college degree gpa thesis
University of Washington, Seattle (2015) Masters of Architecture 2+ Graduate Dec. 2015 Networks of Making (https://tinyurl.com/y5ht38dq)
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) Study Abroad in Rome, Italy (2014) Clements Tech Edu. (2005-2007) Houston, Tx Computer Aided Drafting levels I, II certificate
Other Programs
Parking Day 2016 - 2019 American Heart Association (put put fundraiser) 2017-2019 Young Architects Forumn (little free library)
Awards 2012 Designer of the year award for 3rd year studio at UTSA. 2013 AIA Houston Healthcare Competition (winner) Portfolio and Resume can be requested or work samples can be prieviewed at https://issuu.com/nickman89
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OTHELLO Townhomes
Private Decks Over garages and/or 6' Max Projection over Drive Aisle
SRC Entry Rear Units VIA Drive Aisle
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Entry to Rear Units VIA Pedestrian Courtyard
Additional Area Kicks the project from SRC to SBC
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Small change to bldg. configuration Upgrade to sprinklers & courtyard construction Huge improvement to livability/quality of life for residents Simple/Affordable Construction
U-District Podium Multifamily
ART Spatial Concepts