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David Foster

Founding Principal at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Tecton Architects</span>
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David Foster, a seasoned architect with 46 years of experience, holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rhode Island School of Design, and is proficient in various design software, with expertise in sustainable design, comprehensive planning, and construction administration.
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Hartford, Connecticut, United States, US
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David Foster is a seasoned architect with extensive experience in the field. He has held various positions, including Founding Principal and Director at Tecton Architects, where he grew the firm from two to 50 employees, making it the second-largest architectural firm in Hartford and third in the region. Foster has also worked at Reinhardt Associates, Inc., where he managed the Connecticut branch office and worked on various multi-family garden-style apartments. Prior to that, he was with James Russell Associates, where he was in charge of the production staff and construction administration. He also held positions at Henry Schadler Associates and Sinclair Associates, where he honed his skills in detailing steel-framed buildings. Foster holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, where he graduated in 1968. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, and has a strong foundation in design research, comprehensive planning, and sustainable design.

Experience

  • Tecton Architects
    • Hartford Connecticut
    • Founding Principal
      • Jan 1978 - Present
      • Hartford Connecticut

      In 1978 I joined forces with Peter Hentschel forming &quot;The Tecton Partnership&quot; and have enjoyed the &quot;partnership&quot; ever since. Peter and I grew the firm from just the two of us to a firm now approaching 50, making us the 2nd largest Architectural firm in Hartford and 3rd in the ...

  • Reinhardt Associates, Inc
    • Branch Office Manager and Architect
      • Jan 1976 - Jan 1978

      I joined Reinhardt&#39;s based on an offer I received from a RISD colleague of mine. I ran the small Connecticut branch office for a couple of years, working on various multi-family garden style apartments for various housing agencies. It was during this period that Peter and I planned our move...

  • James Russell Asscoiates, Architects
    • Office and Senior Project Manager
      • Jan 1974 - Jan 1976

      During one of the &quot;recessions&quot; I made a change and joined Russell Associates. Jim Russell spun out of his previous firm, Russell, Gibson and Von Dohlen. I was hired by the firm because of my extensive experience in high rise federally funded, multi-family and senior living housing. M...

  • Henry Schadler Associates
    • Minority Owner - Chief Architect - Senior Project manager
      • Jan 1971 - Jan 1974

      I joined Henry Schadler's office in the position of the Chief Architect, responsible for managing the professional staff and the production of the work load. During my tenure, I was made a minor stock holder in the company along with Andrew Dragat, AIA.

  • Sinclair Associates
    • Project Job Captain
      • Jun 1969 - Jan 1971

      I landed this job through a blind interview through PA magazine. I was the total drafting force of one at Sinclair Associates and enjoyed working on many projects with the Woodridge Lake Recreational Center being the most challenging and rewarding. It was at Jack Sinclair&#39;s where I met Han...

  • Russell Gibson & VonDohlen
    • Intern-Draftsperson
      • May 1968 - Jun 1969

      This was my first Architectural job after graduating from RISD. James Russell was a family friend and this connection opened the door for me being hired. Basically my role was that of a draftsperson working on detailing school (k-12) projects and was placed on the production team that completed...

Education

  • 1963 - 1968
    Rhode Island School of Design
  • 1960 - 1963
    Manchester High School

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