Joel Freeson Carico : Architect

RESUMÉ

LICENSES

Architect, State of California, C18989


EXPERIENCE

Majority of experience has been in building design and detailing, site planning and construction documents. Also experience in project management, from client meetings to construction administration. Proficient with ArchiCAD by Graphisoft, beginning with version 4.1 in 1996.  Adept at freehand sketching, hand drafting, and model building.  Some experience with watercolor rendering and use of Adobe Photoshop Elements.

SELECTED PROJECTS
RESIDENTIAL

Sobrante Residence  El Sobrante, CA

An addition to and complete remodel of a dilapidated 1936 cottage.


Cooling Project  Bellflower, CA

A California Craftsman-style remodel and second-story addition to a post-WWII ranch-style house.


Private Residence  Laguna Beach, CA

An extensive remodel, third-story and below grade addition of a neglected 1970's modernist house into a California Craftsman-style three-story home.


COMMERCIAL

University Plaza  Fullerton, CA

A two-story 13,000 sf retail building with outdoor courtyard and patios.


College Square  Fullerton, CA

A facade study and remodel for a 101,000 sf shopping center.


Pioneer Bank and Trust  Rapid City, SD

A new branch facility on the city's major commercial boulevard and main thoroughfare between Rapid City and Mount Rushmore National Monument.


Black Hills Federal Credit Union  Rapid City, SD

A small branch in a quiet residential shopping area.


INSTITUTIONAL

Facilities Recordation  Point Loma Naval Station, San Diego, CA

Measurement of ninety existing buildings and Autocad input of floor plans.


Kitchen Remodels  San Diego City School District, San Diego, CA

Measurements of existing conditions; design and remodel of commercial-grade kitchens.


EDUCATIONAL

Observatory  La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla, CA

Design and CDs for a domed observatory.


Stadium Renovation  Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA

Renovation of stadium seating and announcer booth designed by Richard Neutra.


Student Center Renovation  Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA

Remodel and renovation of the campus Student Center. Featured in Nana Wall advertising brochure.


HISTORICAL

Carnegie Library  Deadwood, SD

Renovation and ADA-compliant addition to 1906 Carnegie Library.


Prairie Edge Trading Post and Corporate Offices  Rapid City, SD

Facade restoration and interior renovation of an 1886 retail building.


Zirkle Corner  Orange, SD

Facade restoration and renovation, new interior (sandwich shop).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Some experience with design of the following project types:

Hotel

Residential Apartments

Planned Communities

Golf Courses

Columbarium

Residential Rehabilitation Facility

Research and Development

EMPLOYMENT
DSE Architecture / Freelance Architect (2000 - present)

Architect/Designer/Site Planner/Project Manager/BIM Modeler

Residential; commercial; historic renovation; educational. Miscellaneous projects, largely in conjunction with other architects, particularly DSE Architecture in Orange, CA.

Geiger Architecture   Rapid City, SD (1993-2000)

Architect/Designer/Site Planner/Project Manager/Draftsman/BIM Modeler

Residential; commercial; institutional; historic renovation.

TSP III   Rapid City, South Dakota (1992-1993)

Architect/Designer/Project Manager/Draftsman

Commercial; institutional; historic renovation. 

Gerald W. Shonkwiler, AIA   San Diego, CA (1984-1992)

Architect/Designer/Site Planner/Draftsman

Residential; educational; commercial; institutional; historic renovation. Includes employment with Gerald W. Shonkwiler, AIA (1984-1986),  Architects Veitzer/Shonkwiler, AIA (1986-1988), Conwell+Marshall and Associates (1988-1992).


Information on employment prior to licensure will gladly be supplied on request.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Architecture (1980) California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo


Overseas International Program (1979) Copenhagen, Denmark


Associate of Arts (1976) Los Angeles Pierce College

INTERESTS

Photography, painting, sculpting, tennis, hiking, backpacking, sailing, museums, zoos, aquariums, film, live theater, regional and ethnic foods, literature, travel. Earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do in 2000.

REFERENCES

Doug Ely

DSE Architecture, Orange,California

dely@dsearchitecture.com

714.639.3954


Jerry Shonkwiler, AIA                           

Architect, San Diego,California

jshonkwileraia@san.rr.com

619.838.5936


John Stebbins

BIM Trainer and Facilitator, Newport Beach, California

john@digitalvis.com

714.865.4712

(John is a reference regarding ArchiCAD)  

Additional references can be made available.
RESUMÉ
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT EXAMPLES
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