BIOGRAPHY
Loren Witzel
With a Master of Architecture degree, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, an undergraduate minor emphasis in Graphic Arts, and Master Gardener Certification, Loren brings a creative design approach to all projects.
While attending the Boston Architectural College, his professional work (Cannon Design) included a range of architectural projects, with an emphasis in healthcare design and planning. Independently, he has participated on multiple international design charrettes involving master planning of Havana Harbor in Cuba.
Loren's professional design & planning work including international healthcare projects in Australia (onsite), Canada (onsite), Saudi Arabia, & China. Loren's experience also includes work in ES&T (Education, Science, & Technology), transportation, & renovation / redevelopment work.
In his free time, Loren enjoys travel & exploration, hiking, camping, painting, ceramics, reading, cooking, gardening, and working on his home.
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PROFESSIONAL RESUME
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February 2018 - Present
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Programming, design, site analysis, and project delivery.
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Project management and coordination with design team, client groups, consultants, state officials, and contractors.
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Building office Revit standards and library, mentoring Revit users, and addressing questions across projects office-wide.
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Coordinated Revit models through site visits, analysis of existing drawings, and design intent.
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Revit, Photoshop, and Illustrator based design, rendering, and detail coordination.
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Verified code and FGI compliance.
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Researched and selected building materials and finishes.
Primary Focus: Healthcare
HDR
December 2010 - July 2017
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Master planning, design, site analysis, programming, and details.
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Coordinated project work with client groups, consultants, and contractors.
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Mentoring Revit users and addressing questions across projects office-wide.
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Coordinated Revit models through site visits, analysis of existing drawings, and design intent.
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Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop & Illustrator based design, rendering, & detail coordination.
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Verified code compliance.
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Researched and selected building materials and finishes.
Primary Focus: Healthcare
Secondary Focus: Laboratory, Transportation and Parking
CANNON DESIGN
August 2003 - March 2009
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BIM Coordination and testing across multiple offices in multiple countries.
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Master planning, program refinement, design, site analysis, and construction documents.
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Presentation graphics, models, and details.
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Attended & conducted client, user group and consultant meetings.
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Cannon Design liaison in joint BIM integration study with BAC and other Boston area firms.
Primary Focus: Healthcare Planning and Design
Secondary Focus: Laboratory, Higher Education, Parking, and Commercial
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
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Master Gardener Certification - University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 2023
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Master of Architecture - Boston Architectural College Boston, MA 2010
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Thesis Topic: Sanctuary: Architecture in Representation of Sexual Minority Communities.
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Thesis Site: Havana, Cuba
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Bachelor of Science, Psychology - University of Oregon Eugene, OR