Kate Culley-Rapata, AIA, LEED AP
Principal, Design & Architecture at Globeateliê- Claim this Profile
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David Schwing
During my professional career, I’ve worked with hundreds of talented design professionals. Kate stands out as someone who has all of the attributes that are necessary to lead a team and keep all the pieces and parts moving forward and in balance. Her organizational skills, her communication style, her attention to detail, and her work ethic were evident every day by everyone who worked with her. Moreover, Kate’s intuition, analytical prowess, listening skills, and humor were always welcomed assets among our team and by the clients she served.
Thomas M. Crowley
Kate is one of the most dedicated, organized, and passionate Architects I've had the good fortune of working with. Her experience covers various market sectors and we worked together most closely supporting large scale national retailers, focused on architecturally rebranding their flagship and rollout products. As a team leader, Kate brings a beautiful balance of quality and efficiency, whether it be in the design of spaces or guiding her team in the creation of construction documents used for building out these spaces. Her process is creative and energy infused, while being methodical and precise, providing clear direction and effective time management for the teams she leads. Her demeanor is even keeled and approachable, even during deadlines and while coordinating the many fast-moving parts this work demands. Kate leverages her project management skills to support the quality of work she commands from her teams, no matter the deliverables they are producing. Thinking quickly and strategically, she continually keeps the design team, client, and project quality all at the forefront, and is truly a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team smart enough to include her in their work.
David Schwing
During my professional career, I’ve worked with hundreds of talented design professionals. Kate stands out as someone who has all of the attributes that are necessary to lead a team and keep all the pieces and parts moving forward and in balance. Her organizational skills, her communication style, her attention to detail, and her work ethic were evident every day by everyone who worked with her. Moreover, Kate’s intuition, analytical prowess, listening skills, and humor were always welcomed assets among our team and by the clients she served.
Thomas M. Crowley
Kate is one of the most dedicated, organized, and passionate Architects I've had the good fortune of working with. Her experience covers various market sectors and we worked together most closely supporting large scale national retailers, focused on architecturally rebranding their flagship and rollout products. As a team leader, Kate brings a beautiful balance of quality and efficiency, whether it be in the design of spaces or guiding her team in the creation of construction documents used for building out these spaces. Her process is creative and energy infused, while being methodical and precise, providing clear direction and effective time management for the teams she leads. Her demeanor is even keeled and approachable, even during deadlines and while coordinating the many fast-moving parts this work demands. Kate leverages her project management skills to support the quality of work she commands from her teams, no matter the deliverables they are producing. Thinking quickly and strategically, she continually keeps the design team, client, and project quality all at the forefront, and is truly a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team smart enough to include her in their work.
David Schwing
During my professional career, I’ve worked with hundreds of talented design professionals. Kate stands out as someone who has all of the attributes that are necessary to lead a team and keep all the pieces and parts moving forward and in balance. Her organizational skills, her communication style, her attention to detail, and her work ethic were evident every day by everyone who worked with her. Moreover, Kate’s intuition, analytical prowess, listening skills, and humor were always welcomed assets among our team and by the clients she served.
Thomas M. Crowley
Kate is one of the most dedicated, organized, and passionate Architects I've had the good fortune of working with. Her experience covers various market sectors and we worked together most closely supporting large scale national retailers, focused on architecturally rebranding their flagship and rollout products. As a team leader, Kate brings a beautiful balance of quality and efficiency, whether it be in the design of spaces or guiding her team in the creation of construction documents used for building out these spaces. Her process is creative and energy infused, while being methodical and precise, providing clear direction and effective time management for the teams she leads. Her demeanor is even keeled and approachable, even during deadlines and while coordinating the many fast-moving parts this work demands. Kate leverages her project management skills to support the quality of work she commands from her teams, no matter the deliverables they are producing. Thinking quickly and strategically, she continually keeps the design team, client, and project quality all at the forefront, and is truly a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team smart enough to include her in their work.
David Schwing
During my professional career, I’ve worked with hundreds of talented design professionals. Kate stands out as someone who has all of the attributes that are necessary to lead a team and keep all the pieces and parts moving forward and in balance. Her organizational skills, her communication style, her attention to detail, and her work ethic were evident every day by everyone who worked with her. Moreover, Kate’s intuition, analytical prowess, listening skills, and humor were always welcomed assets among our team and by the clients she served.
Thomas M. Crowley
Kate is one of the most dedicated, organized, and passionate Architects I've had the good fortune of working with. Her experience covers various market sectors and we worked together most closely supporting large scale national retailers, focused on architecturally rebranding their flagship and rollout products. As a team leader, Kate brings a beautiful balance of quality and efficiency, whether it be in the design of spaces or guiding her team in the creation of construction documents used for building out these spaces. Her process is creative and energy infused, while being methodical and precise, providing clear direction and effective time management for the teams she leads. Her demeanor is even keeled and approachable, even during deadlines and while coordinating the many fast-moving parts this work demands. Kate leverages her project management skills to support the quality of work she commands from her teams, no matter the deliverables they are producing. Thinking quickly and strategically, she continually keeps the design team, client, and project quality all at the forefront, and is truly a pleasure to work with and an asset to any team smart enough to include her in their work.
Experience
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Globeateliê
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal, Design & Architecture
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Director of Design Services
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2022
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L Brands
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Manager, High Profile/Innovations
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Apr 2014 - Sep 2020
Led store design process, from initial space planning through construction completion, of domestic and international flagship stores -- in cities including New York, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Beijing, and Milan -- with capital budgets ranging from US$12M - $28M. Managed timely, on-budget delivery of projects with an average annual combined gross square footage of 38,000 and $45M of capital spend.
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Senior Store Designer
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
Coordinated with real estate partners on feasibility studies; worked with construction team, suppliers, and GCs on costing exercises; led design presentations to senior leadership; and partnered with visual and merchant colleagues to deliver emotionally engaging store environments in 10-12 select Package 1 and 1+ new store builds and full remodels per year, a total of approx. 130,000 GSF annually.
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BAR Architects
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Architect
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Jan 2006 - Mar 2012
Managed teams of architects and designers on various project types including retail prototyping, flagship retail design and execution, and educational K-12 projects, building work plans to manage internal resources and meet client delivery schedules. Senior design team member responsible for design and document production for project types including high-end residential and hospitality/clubhouse. Managed teams of architects and designers on various project types including retail prototyping, flagship retail design and execution, and educational K-12 projects, building work plans to manage internal resources and meet client delivery schedules. Senior design team member responsible for design and document production for project types including high-end residential and hospitality/clubhouse.
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McCall Design Group
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Nov 2002 - Dec 2005
Managed a team of one Assistant PM and several Job Captains to execute 80-100 retail rollout projects annually. Led team to meet with client’s in-house designers on SDs, perform code checks in almost all 50 states, produced DD and CD/permit/bid documents, and perform construction contract administration. Managed a team of one Assistant PM and several Job Captains to execute 80-100 retail rollout projects annually. Led team to meet with client’s in-house designers on SDs, perform code checks in almost all 50 states, produced DD and CD/permit/bid documents, and perform construction contract administration.
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
M. Arch., Architecture -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Architectural Studies
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