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architecture and urban design in support of infrastructure projects
john feit principal schemata workshop, inc. 1720 12th avenue #3 seattle, wa 98122 206.285.1589 john@schemataworkshop.com
fixed rail transit
transit oriented development planning
bicycle facilities
modular design
solid waste
waterfront design
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profile
schemata workshop, inc. architectural collaborative
profile
Schemata Workshop was founded in 2004 and is comprised five architects, five architectural interns, and an office manager. Five of our employees are LEED Accredited Professionals. We provide high quality, full architectural services to public and private clients on new and renovation projects. We are a Washington State Certified MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Business Enterprise), King County SCS, and are considered a Small Disadvantaged Business by the Small Business Administration, and are eager to offer our architecture and planning services in support of your infrastructure projects. Schemata Workshop believes such projects are the most important, accessible, and permanent works we can be involved in as, and we have been both a sub and prime consultant for a diversity of clients around the Puget Sound region, including Sound Transit, Waste Management, Seattle Department of Transportation, and the University of Washington. We are experienced as both a prime consultant, as well as sub-consultant on large, engineerprimed endeavors. Schemata’s principals collectively represent over 80 years of experience on a broad range of project types and budgets. As a firm, our focus is to create successful and collaborative client relationships through exceptional, integrated design that meets client objectives. At the same time, we consider future flexibility, are sensitive to environmental issues, and are thoughtful with regard to the context of the work. Our comprehensive approach ensures that we are intimately aware of all project issues and each project receives hands-on attention from all firm principals. Past projects include a broad range of public and private buildings that have allowed us to produce high quality designs and develop long-term relationships with clients. Through a history of projects with modest budgets we have acquired a high degree of design innovation using standard materials in creative ways. When appropriate, we utilize prefabricated building systems and components to satisfy multiple functional requirements, and were recently recognized by the EPA for our integration of life cycle considerations in our work.
certifications
MWBE Certification #M4F9821115 DBE Certification #D4F9821115 SBA Small Disadvantaged Business Registration # 0793AF
professional affiliations
American Institute of Architects U.S. Green Building Council - Cascadia Chapter Housing Development Consortium of Seattle and King County Cohousing Association of the U.S. Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce
key staff
Grace H. Kim, AIA Principal, Firm President | years of architectural experience: 20 Grace Kim is a cofounding principal of Schemata Workshop and has been practicing architecture in Illinois, Washington, and Oregon for almost two decades. Grace is a consensus builder, helping her clients and project stakeholders envision how a completed project will be experienced. She is a compassionate listener and sensitive designer, paying attention to both the present and future needs of her clients; skills that she deployed while planning and designing bicycle facilities to meet the future, 20 year demand at the University of Washington. Architectural Registration Washington State Oregon NCARB Certificate Education Washington State University Bachelor of Architecture B.S. in Architectural Studies Architectural Association, London WSU Foreign Study University of Washington Master of Architecture
Professional Involvement American Institute of Architects Cohousing Association of the US Board Housing Development Consortium Representative Projects Renton Housing Authority - Kirkland Avenue Townhomes Renton Housing Authority - Hillcrest Community Center Renton Housing Authority - Accessibility Upgrades Key Arena Accessibility Upgrades
Michael Mariano, AIA Principal | years of architectural experience: 20 Mike has almost two decades of experience in the profession and is a registered architect in Washington and Illinois. Mike is a graduate of Washington State University and holds a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate Development from the University of Washington. He has worked for internationally respected firms in both Chicago and Seattle prior to founding Schemata Workshop. With extensive experience working with public agencies and complex projects, Mike can successfully lead and manage the design and project delivery process, as he has shown as principal in charge for Schemata’s Sound Transit work. Architectural Registration Washington State Education Washington State University Bachelor of Architecture B.S. in Architectural Studies Architectural Association, London WSU Foreign Study University of Washington Certificate in Commercial Real Estate Development
Professional Involvement AIA-Seattle Disaster Preparedness & Response Committee Chair Capitol Hill Ecodistrict Boardmember Seattle 2030 Founding Boardmember Capitol Hill TOD Stakeholder Committee Speaker for Seattle Architecture Foundation event: Transit Oriented Development Representative Projects Waste Management Projects Sound Transit Projects Waterfront Seattle - Promenade & Pool Barge Seattle Public School Renovations
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John’s professional career spans 22 years working for nationally prominent design firms on both U.S. coasts. Shaping John’s approach is a fundamental belief in performance driven design and that all components of a building leverage each other to create a balance with environment and users. John led Schemata’s efforts for the Capitol Hill TOD planning, and for the last two years has continued his community outreach related to the TOD as a member of the Capitol Hill Champions. For the Waste Management Projects, John has lead design and management efforts for their fast-track, multi-phased architectural and site development work. Education University of Florida Bachelor of Design in Architecture University of Virginia Master of Architecture
Professional Involvement Pike/Pine Urban Neighborhood Council (PPUNC), Chair 12th Avenue Stewards, Board Member Seattle Waterfront Charrette Team Leader Capitol Hill TOD Stakeholder (CHampion) Committee Representative Projects Waste Management Facilities Waterfront Seattle - Union Street Hillclimb & Promenade Structures University of Washington Bicycle Shelters SDOT Bicycle Shelters Capitol Hill TOD Guidelines
Peggy Heim Project Manager | years of architectural experience: 8 Peggy has been with Schemata Workshop for over six years and worked on a variety of project types. She has been central to our leadership as a practice in our use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools and understands the reality of construction. Her interests in Architecture are focused on creating sustainable cities through providing affordable housing and transit oriented development. She has also participated in affordable housing charrettes and is a participating member of the Housing Development Consortium.
Education University of Washington Master of Architecture University of Minnesota Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Professional Involvement Housing Development Consortium Leadership Development Program Architects Without Borders American Institute of Architects Representative Projects Waste Management Projects Sound Transit Projects Waterfront Seattle - Promenade & Pool Barge Seattle Public School Renovations
key staff
John Feit Project Manager | years of architectural experience: 22
project experience
north link light rail - northgate station final design team architect, sub-consultant to Hewitt prime Jacobs Associates Schemata Workshop is working on Final Design of the Northgate Station under the lead of Hewitt Architects as we continue to build our expertise on public transit systems. Our work has included site planning concepts, station layout and program configuration studies and development, while gaining an in-depth knowledge of the ST Design Criteria Manual, among other ST standards and criteria for station guideway development. Final Design commenced in October 2010 with our current contract continuing to Fall 2013. The North Link extension is anticipated to open in 2022. north link light rail - roosevelt station final design team architect, sub-consultant to Hewitt prime Jacobs Associates Schemata Workshop is is an integral member of the design team led by Hewitt Architects for the Roosevelt Station. Our work has included further development of the station layout and program configuration based on Early Work, while gaining an in-depth knowledge of the ST Design Criteria Manual. Our team has been central to the implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for the Final Design effort and in addressing challenges associated with deliverables that meet Sound Transit requirements. university link light rail capitol hill station development of TOD urban design guidelines prime Schemata Workshop Schemata Workshop developed urban design guidelines and recommendations for future development of parcels acquired by Sound Transit in the heart of Capitol Hill. Our work synthesized community priorities that initiated a process for the City of Seattle to embark on developing an Urban Design Framework for the sites. Our work was a foundation for City of Seattle’s adopting of an Urban Design Framework for the site -- only the second such document of its kind. waterfront seattle architectural elements local architect for a design team led by James Corner Field Operations prime CH2M Hill After over a decade of involvement in advocacy for the now emerging transformation of the Seattle’s Central Waterfront, Schemata Workshop has joined the design team led by CH2M Hill and James Corner Field Operations. Our scope includes vertical transportation structures, promenade kiosks & canopies, and a swimming pool barge.
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university of washington bicycle shelters programming through fabrication documents prime Schemata Workshop Schemata Workshop is providing design and planning services for a campus-wide bicycle shelter project. Schemata, Alta Planning and Swift & Company are working with UW Transportation Services to engage current bicycle users, building coordinators, UW Facilities and Police Department to determine what currently works with the existing bike facilities and the desired improvements that these stakeholders would like to see. Schemata is designing a system based on a new bike rack system that will be part of a kit-of-parts and deployed over the next few years across campus. westhaven drive schematic design through construction documents prime Mariano & Associates Schemata Workshop developed Master Plan options for Westhaven Drive and the surrounding marina. The primary objectives included the creation of a pedestrian oriented waterfront and mitigating high-tide flooding of the area. This resulted in the implementation of a one-way traffic couplet, rerouting existing public transit to improve efficiency, reorganizing parking, and improved amenity zones. After the plan was approved by the City of Westport, the team completed construction drawings for the reconstruction including drainage, road striping, and sidewalk design elements. kirkland avenue townhomes (currently under construction) schematic design through construction administration prime Schemata Workshop The Kirkland Avenue Townhomes, developed in partnership with the Renton Housing Authority, will provide 14 2-bedroom and four 3-bedroom townhomes. The design is cost conscious but will also incorporate a high level of sustainable features. And most importantly, this project would be the largest affordable housing project in Washington, and the first in the western half of the state, to be designed as modular construction.
project experience
waste management - office and shop upgrades, CNG fueling programming through construction administration prime Schemata Workshop Waste Management of Washington is respected for their environmental efforts and approach to resource (“waste�) collection and recycling. Schemata Workshop has completed project delivery on a number of WM facilities in the Puget Sound region that have transitioned hundreds of collection trucks from diesel to natural gas (CNG) and provided facility upgrades for the maintenance of these new vehicles. Our most recent project includes the consolidation of offices for Puget Sound Operations, including a major office expansion and site development.