Richard Carstens, AIA NCARB
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Hilarie Portell
Rich is a gifted architect with a keen eye for urban design. He’s meticulous and extremely knowledgeable, maximizing a client’s budget while bringing forth their business vision.
Hillary Hilliard, LMT
Rich is a highly-motivated, responsible, and artistic individual. I have seen his architectural work on many different occasions, and he has a fresh approach to his designs. He is a wonderful people-person, so he will make sure, as a client, you receive what you request, and he will always go above-and-beyond what you request. He will be excited and detail-oriented with whatever project comes his way. I highly recommend Rich as an architect and as an overall, amazing human being.
Hilarie Portell
Rich is a gifted architect with a keen eye for urban design. He’s meticulous and extremely knowledgeable, maximizing a client’s budget while bringing forth their business vision.
Hillary Hilliard, LMT
Rich is a highly-motivated, responsible, and artistic individual. I have seen his architectural work on many different occasions, and he has a fresh approach to his designs. He is a wonderful people-person, so he will make sure, as a client, you receive what you request, and he will always go above-and-beyond what you request. He will be excited and detail-oriented with whatever project comes his way. I highly recommend Rich as an architect and as an overall, amazing human being.
Hilarie Portell
Rich is a gifted architect with a keen eye for urban design. He’s meticulous and extremely knowledgeable, maximizing a client’s budget while bringing forth their business vision.
Hillary Hilliard, LMT
Rich is a highly-motivated, responsible, and artistic individual. I have seen his architectural work on many different occasions, and he has a fresh approach to his designs. He is a wonderful people-person, so he will make sure, as a client, you receive what you request, and he will always go above-and-beyond what you request. He will be excited and detail-oriented with whatever project comes his way. I highly recommend Rich as an architect and as an overall, amazing human being.
Hilarie Portell
Rich is a gifted architect with a keen eye for urban design. He’s meticulous and extremely knowledgeable, maximizing a client’s budget while bringing forth their business vision.
Hillary Hilliard, LMT
Rich is a highly-motivated, responsible, and artistic individual. I have seen his architectural work on many different occasions, and he has a fresh approach to his designs. He is a wonderful people-person, so he will make sure, as a client, you receive what you request, and he will always go above-and-beyond what you request. He will be excited and detail-oriented with whatever project comes his way. I highly recommend Rich as an architect and as an overall, amazing human being.
Credentials
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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certification (NCARB)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)Jan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
State of Colorado Architect
Coloardo Board of Examinaers of ArchitectsOct, 1992- Nov, 2024 -
California State Architect License
California Architects BoardAug, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AIA Colorado
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Affiliation Activities
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Sep 1984 - Present
Intern Development Program Colorado Director Young Architect's Forum Director Urban Design Committee Golf Tournament Committee Intern Development Program Colorado Director Young Architect's Forum Director Urban Design Committee Golf Tournament Committee
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US Army Corps of Engineers
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Architect
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Jan 2022 - Present
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The Abo Group, Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager / Architect
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
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Gruen Associates
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Apr 2016 - Mar 2021
As Senior Project Manager for an eighty person Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape, and Interiors office, I oversaw projects while worked integrally with small and large teams. In addition to reporting to the Partners, I am the primary point of client contact with authority on projects for program elements to ensure successful completion and construction. Managerial tasks include scheduling, staffing, code analysis and accessibility compliance, correspondence, construction detailing, progress confirmation, and engineering coordination. I assist PM training and mentoring junior staff in document organization and technical understanding. Notable Projects are the Santa Monica Gateway Office and Parking Structure; Accessibility upgrades for multiple LAUSD Middle and Elementary School Projects; a 600kW Rooftop Canopy Solar Array Project for LAPD and a Bus Rapid Transit Project four municipalities near Los Angeles
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Architecture5280, LLC
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Architecture and Planning
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Principal Architect
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Jan 2005 - Apr 2016
I assisted people in having their design goals met in residential, office, medical, or educational concerns. Architecture5280 was is a full service, forward thinking, Architecture and Interior Design practice providing excellent project management, budget conscious, and pragmatic design solutions for every project we take on from coast to coast. Exterior Building Facade Inspections - Architecture5280 performs Facade Ordinance compliant, hands-on, exterior facade inspections for buildings or structures 70 feet or taller.
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Landmark
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Professional Training and Coaching
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500 - 600 Employee
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SELP Coach, Wisdom Course Mentor, Participant
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2006 - 2015
As a Coach, I assist in empowering and enabling people to make a difference in what they are dealing with and what they really care about, and in doing so, they are left with more freedom, effectiveness, power, full self-expression, and peace of mind. As a Coach, I assist in empowering and enabling people to make a difference in what they are dealing with and what they really care about, and in doing so, they are left with more freedom, effectiveness, power, full self-expression, and peace of mind.
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City and County of Denver
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Urban Design Architect
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Apr 2002 - Jan 2005
Provide private development design review, Urban Designer for a variety of problem sites in the City. Policy development and operational planning across multiple business units and governmental entities. Provided Architectural and Urban Planning expertise for: Morrison Road Masterplan Lighting Ordinance Task Force member City Urban Renewal Design Architect Telecommunications Urban Design Architect Lighting Ordinance Urban Design Team Union Station Master Plan, Urban Design Architect Colfax Master Plan, Urban Design Architect
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Bennett Wagner & Grody, P.C. Architects
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1301 Wazee Street Denver, CO
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Project Architect
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Apr 1998 - Jul 2000
Project Manager, Project Architect and Project Designer Frederick Middle Senior High School, 4.3 M Addition/Renovation; Long’s Peak Middle School, 1M Addition/Remodel; St. Vrain Valley School District, Educational Services Center, 2.75 M Two Building Addition/Renovation; Frederick Elementary School, 1.2 M Addition/ Renovation; Career Development Center and Olde Columbine High School, 2.8M, Addition/Renovation and new Horticulture Building; Colorado Department of Corrections, As Needed Services 300K; Skyline Correctional Facility, Interior Renovations; Centennial Correctional Facility, Security Installation; Colorado Women’s Correctional Facility, Security Installation; USHSC Central Physical Plant Facility, Fitzsimmons’ Campus, 7M; Colorado Department of Transportation, Maintenance Facility Inventory, Arapahoe County Justice Center, Detention Facility Warehouse, 690K; Yuma County Jail Expansion and Remodel - 1.2M.
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Project Architect
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Jul 1996 - Apr 1998
Project Manager, Project Architect and Project Designer Chambers Grant Residence - 4.5M, 15,000 SF; Hotel Denver - 11M; Special Eyes Vision Center - Ophthalmologist’s Tenant Finish; The Naropa Institute - Boulder, Campus Masterplan; Loveland Public Safety Center - 14 M, New Fire Department; Larimer County Courts Building - Loveland 4M; Green River United Methodist Church. Project Manager, Project Architect and Project Designer Chambers Grant Residence - 4.5M, 15,000 SF; Hotel Denver - 11M; Special Eyes Vision Center - Ophthalmologist’s Tenant Finish; The Naropa Institute - Boulder, Campus Masterplan; Loveland Public Safety Center - 14 M, New Fire Department; Larimer County Courts Building - Loveland 4M; Green River United Methodist Church.
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Project Architect
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1990 - 1993
Project Architect and Project Designer Bristol Hall, Colorado Mountain College - Steamboat Springs, Cresthill Middle School - Douglas County Schools, Harrington Elementary School - Denver Public Schools, Buckley Air National Guard - F-16 Weapons Release Training Facility Project Architect and Project Designer Bristol Hall, Colorado Mountain College - Steamboat Springs, Cresthill Middle School - Douglas County Schools, Harrington Elementary School - Denver Public Schools, Buckley Air National Guard - F-16 Weapons Release Training Facility
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Education
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Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Architecture - Professional, Architecture -
Putnam City High School
High School Diploma -
University of Illinois European Study Program