Chase Cothran
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W. Kevin Wyllie architect, ncidq, leed ap
Chase Cothran was one of the best designers and students I ever had during my tenure at Virginia Commonwealth University and I do not state that lightly. The first project I critiqued for Chase he was using the underside of a mushroom for inspiration for a design. I asked him if he knew why nature designed all the "fissures" under the mushroom and he answered, "for the most surface area?". While this may seem trivial, he was demonstrating his unique ability to ask why design is before accepting a fashionable presentation. Chase then became a student in several of my my own studios and he constantly set the bar for the rest of the students in our program and he did so without an ego. Chase always asked for direct critiques and never seemed disgruntled with opposing views of his design. I have the greatest admiration for Chase as both a designer and a person and it is my greatest hope to work with Chase on a professional level in the future and any firm who is lucky enough to find him will never find a more well rounded member of their team.
W. Kevin Wyllie architect, ncidq, leed ap
Chase Cothran was one of the best designers and students I ever had during my tenure at Virginia Commonwealth University and I do not state that lightly. The first project I critiqued for Chase he was using the underside of a mushroom for inspiration for a design. I asked him if he knew why nature designed all the "fissures" under the mushroom and he answered, "for the most surface area?". While this may seem trivial, he was demonstrating his unique ability to ask why design is before accepting a fashionable presentation. Chase then became a student in several of my my own studios and he constantly set the bar for the rest of the students in our program and he did so without an ego. Chase always asked for direct critiques and never seemed disgruntled with opposing views of his design. I have the greatest admiration for Chase as both a designer and a person and it is my greatest hope to work with Chase on a professional level in the future and any firm who is lucky enough to find him will never find a more well rounded member of their team.
W. Kevin Wyllie architect, ncidq, leed ap
Chase Cothran was one of the best designers and students I ever had during my tenure at Virginia Commonwealth University and I do not state that lightly. The first project I critiqued for Chase he was using the underside of a mushroom for inspiration for a design. I asked him if he knew why nature designed all the "fissures" under the mushroom and he answered, "for the most surface area?". While this may seem trivial, he was demonstrating his unique ability to ask why design is before accepting a fashionable presentation. Chase then became a student in several of my my own studios and he constantly set the bar for the rest of the students in our program and he did so without an ego. Chase always asked for direct critiques and never seemed disgruntled with opposing views of his design. I have the greatest admiration for Chase as both a designer and a person and it is my greatest hope to work with Chase on a professional level in the future and any firm who is lucky enough to find him will never find a more well rounded member of their team.
W. Kevin Wyllie architect, ncidq, leed ap
Chase Cothran was one of the best designers and students I ever had during my tenure at Virginia Commonwealth University and I do not state that lightly. The first project I critiqued for Chase he was using the underside of a mushroom for inspiration for a design. I asked him if he knew why nature designed all the "fissures" under the mushroom and he answered, "for the most surface area?". While this may seem trivial, he was demonstrating his unique ability to ask why design is before accepting a fashionable presentation. Chase then became a student in several of my my own studios and he constantly set the bar for the rest of the students in our program and he did so without an ego. Chase always asked for direct critiques and never seemed disgruntled with opposing views of his design. I have the greatest admiration for Chase as both a designer and a person and it is my greatest hope to work with Chase on a professional level in the future and any firm who is lucky enough to find him will never find a more well rounded member of their team.
Experience
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3north
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Feb 2015 - Present
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B.O.B. Architecture
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South Africa
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Project Designer
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Oct 2013 - Feb 2015
www.bobarchitecture.net www.bobarchitecture.net
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Designer
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Feb 2010 - Oct 2013
Assist with tasks relative to procurement of new work, design processes, and construction administration. For example: • Designed new format for RFP’s, and completed VA-DGS forms for inclusion in RFP’s. • Designed new promotional material for office use • Space Needs Analysis • Facilities Assessment & Existing Building Documentation / Measured Drawings • Feasibility Studies • Space Programming • Conceptual / Schematic Design & Design Development • Construction Drawings & Specifications • Reviewing and Approving Shop Drawings, and Sample Specifications • Construction Administration - Site Visits | Field Reports | Punch Lists • Finish Boards & Finish Schedule • Furnishing & Equipment Layout and Consulting
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Woodworking Technician
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Designed, Fabricated, and Installed millwork & furniture for Commercial and Residential Projects. Created Preliminary Design Concepts and Renderings to convey design intent to Clients Trained incoming personnel for use in finish prep stage of fabrication. Designed, Fabricated, and Installed millwork & furniture for Commercial and Residential Projects. Created Preliminary Design Concepts and Renderings to convey design intent to Clients Trained incoming personnel for use in finish prep stage of fabrication.
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Baxter Bailey and Associates
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United States
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architecture/Interior Design Intern
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
This is where I ultimately learned how to read and effectively navigate a set of construction documents. Among other responsibilities, I worked along side architects creating details and floor plans. I also actively participated in opportunities of design, sketching studies for building elevations and rendering material selections in finish plans. My work also entailed updating and redlining drawing sets, interfacing with material reps, accompanying project managers and the principal on site visits and meetings, taking site measurements, photographing sites for punch lists, and compiling information for use in RFP's.
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Education
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2005 - 2009
Virginia Commonwealth University
BFA, Interior Design
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