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.
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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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Last update: 7/25/2023
PROFESSIONAL RESUME
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February 2018 - Present
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Programming, design, site analysis, & project delivery.
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Project management and coordination with design team, client groups, consultants, state officials, & contractors.
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Building office Revit standards and library, mentoring Revit users, & addressing questions across projects office-wide.
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Coordinated Revit models through site visits, analysis of existing drawings, & design intent.
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Revit, Photoshop, & Illustrator based design, rendering, & detail coordination.
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Verified code and FGI compliance.
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Researched & selected building materials & finishes.
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Primary Focus: Healthcare
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HDR
December 2010Â - July 2017
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Master planning, design, site analysis, programming, & details.
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Coordinated project work with client groups, consultants, & 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, & 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 & selected building materials & finishes.
Primary Focus: Healthcare
Secondary Focus: Laboratory, Transportation & Parking
CANNON DESIGN
August 2003 - March 2009
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BIM Coordination & testing across multiple offices in multiple countries.
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Master planning, program refinement, design, site analysis, & construction documents.
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Presentation graphics, models, & details.
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Attended & conducted client, user group & consultant meetings.
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Cannon Design liaison in joint BIM integration study with BAC & other Boston area firms.
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Primary Focus: Healthcare Planning & Design
Secondary Focus: Laboratory, Higher Education, Parking, & Commercial
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
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Master Gardener Prgram - 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
Updated: July 25, 2023