Experience

O Z Collaborative

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architect

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Philadelphia-based Olaya Studio and BWA architecture + planning have joined forces under the new identity O Z Collaborative (OZC). O Z Collaborative will continue to serve clients in the higher education, K-12, commercial, cultural + civic, religious, multi-family, and historic markets. Headquartered in West Philly, our firm will continue to provide our core services of architecture, interior design and planning Philadelphia-based Olaya Studio and BWA architecture + planning have joined forces under the new identity O Z Collaborative (OZC). O Z Collaborative will continue to serve clients in the higher education, K-12, commercial, cultural + civic, religious, multi-family, and historic markets. Headquartered in West Philly, our firm will continue to provide our core services of architecture, interior design and planning



BWA Architects + Planners

• Philadelphia

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Present

  St. Joseph’s University Learning Commons, Philadelphia, PA Full design services for a 38,000 square foot addition to the Francis A. Drexel Library to create a technology-rich environment geared to today’s student preferences. The enhanced library and learning commons features a soaring three-story atrium bridging the old and new sections; visitor information center; a café; and a rare collections archive with curatorial support. School District of Lancaster – Washington Elementary School: Lancaster, PA Addition, renovations and site work for Art deco-style elementary school. The 35,000 square foot addition will expand the gymnasium to full-court capacity and provide a new cafeteria, kitchen, classrooms and offices. Renovations on both floors include reconfiguration and reallocation of space, new finishes and furnishings, and building system improvements. Weavers Way Coop: Retail grocery store, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Sensitive to the historical context of the Chestnut Hill Business District, BWA designed a new 60-foot-long traditional storefront inspired by the nearby circa 1900 architecture. Key challenges included severely deteriorated roofs, ground water incursion, structural deficiencies, antiquated building systems, and life-safety problems. Congregation Rodeph Shalom Metropolitan Facility: Philadelphia, PA Restoration and extensive upgrades to historically significant Byzantine Revival sanctuary. Preparation of master plan for expansion and renovations of entire metropolitan campus including the school annex, new administrative and rabbinic offices, a new lobby and gallery, and extensive sitework and landscaping. Show less



Urban Consultants, Inc

• Greater Philadelphia Area

• Project Architect

  • 2000 - 2003

  UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity Philadelphia, PA. Designed glazed entrance lobby with masonry elevator tower, and interior renovations, including ADA-compliant ramps and toilet facilities. Prepared contract documents, specifications, cost estimates; performed code review, coordination with engineering disciplines and construction administration. Septa Market Street Elevated Philadelphia, PA. Prepared contract documents and specifications; performed coordination with engineering consultants. Philadelphia Zoo: ABC Zoo Balloon. Designed and Prepared contract documents and specifications for contextual pavilion to harmonize with historic Frank Furness-designed Victorian entry gates. Show less



BLT Architects

• Project Architect

  • 1998 - 2000

  Septa Suburban Station Renovation. Philadelphia Project Architect for interior renovations, platform and concourse level improvements, code review, and surveying of existing conditions. Prepared contract documents using AutoCAD. Penn's Landing Entertainment Complex Project Architect for new retail, cinema, museum, and parking structure. Prepared schematic and design development documents on AutoCAD. Septa Suburban Station Renovation. Philadelphia Project Architect for interior renovations, platform and concourse level improvements, code review, and surveying of existing conditions. Prepared contract documents using AutoCAD. Penn's Landing Entertainment Complex Project Architect for new retail, cinema, museum, and parking structure. Prepared schematic and design development documents on AutoCAD.



KRAUSE + GOLDERMANN, ARCHITEKTEN

• Eschweiler, Germany

• Architectural Designer

  • 1992 - 1997

  Hotel Meeresstrand Bansin Baltic Sea Coast Designer for 120 room hotel on coast in Mecklenburg, eastern Germany. Completed design development drawings, prepared construction documents. Süddeutscher Verlag München Retail Center Designer and renderer for conversion of city street and press offices to covered shopping arcade. Completed conceptual and design drawings for city planners. Hotel Meeresstrand Bansin Baltic Sea Coast Designer for 120 room hotel on coast in Mecklenburg, eastern Germany. Completed design development drawings, prepared construction documents. Süddeutscher Verlag München Retail Center Designer and renderer for conversion of city street and press offices to covered shopping arcade. Completed conceptual and design drawings for city planners.



RTKL UK Ltd. / ERIC LOPEZ CARDOZO ARCHITECT

• Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Designer

  • 1990 - 1990

  Amstel Hotel. Project Designer for renovation of nineteenth century grand hotel, involving consultant coordination, municipal and shop drawing review, construction coordination. Completed design development drawings and construction documents. Amstel Hotel. Project Designer for renovation of nineteenth century grand hotel, involving consultant coordination, municipal and shop drawing review, construction coordination. Completed design development drawings and construction documents.