Samuel Loos
Historic Preservation Specialist at HMR Architects- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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HMR Architects
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Historic Preservation Specialist
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Jul 2018 - Present
Historic preservation specialist creating conditions assessments, historic structures reports, preservation plans and building surveys. Also involved in restoration/rehabilitation projects from design development through project closeout. Historic preservation specialist creating conditions assessments, historic structures reports, preservation plans and building surveys. Also involved in restoration/rehabilitation projects from design development through project closeout.
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Architecture Restoration Conservation, PC
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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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Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
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Assistant Project Manager
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Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
Conducted façade inspections, wrote reports, revised construction documentsPrepared DOB and LPC filings, change orders, allowance authorizations, applications for paymentSelect Projects: Kenmore Hall (145 E. 23rd), The Cliff Dwelling (243 Riverside Drive), The Narragansett (2508 Broadway), The Brandon (340 W. 85th)
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Architectural Conservator
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Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
Mortar analysis and formulation of replication mixes Sample extraction, preparation and analysis of finishes Archival research, building documentation, and photodocumentation Cleaning, stain removal and coating removal methods for stone, brick and terra cotta Condition survey and repair recommendations, including materials sourcing Projects included: Veteran's Room fireplace of the Park Avenue Armory, Morgan Library and Museum, TWA Flight Center, St. Paul's Chapel, Greenwood Cemetery, Woodlawn Cemetery, John Bowne House, Rockefeller Apartments, Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School, Robert and Anne Dickey House.
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Research Assistant
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Conducted a conditions survey and implemented emergency treatments of the facade of the mission at Tumacácori National Historic Park. Conducted a conditions survey and implemented emergency treatments of the facade of the mission at Tumacácori National Historic Park.
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Conservation Intern
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Summer internship which focused on practical, hands-on preservation and maintenance work of buildings under the charge of the Trust, now the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Became familiar with a number of building trades and treatment options sensitive to historic fabric. These included: repointing, window restoration, biogrowth removal and painting. Summer internship which focused on practical, hands-on preservation and maintenance work of buildings under the charge of the Trust, now the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Became familiar with a number of building trades and treatment options sensitive to historic fabric. These included: repointing, window restoration, biogrowth removal and painting.
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Little River Drainage District
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United States
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Construction
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Archival Contractor
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Processed an extensive addition to the Little River Drainage Districts records held at the Special Collections and Archives of Southeast Missouri State University. The records consisted mostly of maps and blueprints. Cleaned, organized and accessed the condition of the records and placed the information in a Microsoft Access database. Processed an extensive addition to the Little River Drainage Districts records held at the Special Collections and Archives of Southeast Missouri State University. The records consisted mostly of maps and blueprints. Cleaned, organized and accessed the condition of the records and placed the information in a Microsoft Access database.
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Southeast Missouri State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Collections and Archives Student Assistant
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May 2011 - May 2013
Represented the public face of the archives at the front desk, greeting patrons and guiding them through the research process. Answered and completed reference requests by phone and email. Processed multiple collections, creating arrangements and finding aids while ensuring their perseveration using methods such as interweaving. Also worked extensively with photographs including arrangement, digitization and preservation. Represented the public face of the archives at the front desk, greeting patrons and guiding them through the research process. Answered and completed reference requests by phone and email. Processed multiple collections, creating arrangements and finding aids while ensuring their perseveration using methods such as interweaving. Also worked extensively with photographs including arrangement, digitization and preservation.
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Historic Preservation, Architectural Conservation emphasis -
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Historic Preservation