MURRAY LIBERSAT ARCHITECT 3431 North Hills Drive, Apt. 203Austin, TX 78731512.947.1820murray.libersat@gmail.commlibersat-architect.com

EDUCATIONMaster of Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin, 1975Bachelor of Arts, The University of Texas at Austin, 1970Registered Architect in Texas, Pennsylvania (inactive) & New Jersey (inactive)

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE• Thirty plus years as an architect in a diverse range of building types and construction• Project Manager in both traditional office settings and in a hands-on design/build firm• Expert problem-solver with considerable proficiency in the detailing of correct construction

methods and materials, a skill greatly enhanced by working for a prominent diagnostic firmand in private consulting practice

• Familiarity with commercial as well as residential building codes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMurray Libersat Architect ! ! ! ! ! Kerrville, TX 2007 to presentSmall design/build firm specializing in custom residential and small commercial projects. Projects range from custom homes to professional offices as well as adaptive remodels for disabled veterans.

Project Architect/Manager/Aguirre Corporation ! ! Austin, TX 2005 to 2007Project Manager for construction of Wachovia Bank branches in Austin, San Antonio and Houstonand for World Savings branch banks in Colorado, Arizona and Nevada. Administrative dutiesincluded producing construction documents, obtaining local permits, client contact and coordinationwith civil and structural engineers.

Designer and Builder/ Custom Home !! ! ! Brookings, OR 2003 to 2005Designed and built a custom home using timber frame construction and green materials. Designedand installed water harvesting and radiant heating in the floors.

Principal Architect, Murray Libersat Architect!! ! Jenkintown, PA 1996 to 2003Owner of a design/build firm responsible for designing and building custom houses and additions.Renovated and restored several 100+-year-old brownstones in the West Philadelphia NeighborhoodRenewal, a University of Pennsylvania program.

Project Manager, Maine Post and Beam ! ! ! Skippack, PA 1992 to 1996Primary architect responsible for the design and structural drawings for approximately fifteen totwenty custom timber frame homes per year. Duties ranged from client contact, supervision ofproduction staff, preparation of pricing information, bidder selection, and on-site supervision.

Project Manager, Kenny/Williams/Williams, Inc. ! ! Maple Glen, PA 1991 to 1992Manager for a forensic firm that investigated failed buildings. Primary responsibilities included researchand construction documents for remedial repair and restoration of several major projects, field surveys,investigation of construction methodology and materials. Supervised a staff of ten architects anddraftsmen. Major Projects: Children’s Defense Fund Building, Washington, D.C.; Cathedral Village,Philadelphia, PA; Dauphin Deposit Bank Building, Harrisburg, PA; Port Authority Building, NY, NY

Project Manager, Joel Levinson Associates ! ! ! Philadelphia, PA 1989 to 1991Project manager for architectural office specialized in luxury residential and commercial properties.Prepared documents and specifications. Major Projects: Cloverbrook Farm. Colesville, NJ, Dr. andMrs. Kimball Residence, Plymouth Meeting, PA; Marketplace Design Center, Philadelphia, PA

Project Architect, Ralph Lerner, Architect ! ! ! Princeton, NJ 1989Project architect for the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts, New Delhi, India. This was thewinning scheme of an international competition to design a large campus to be integrated intoSir Lutyen’s master plan of New Delhi. Responsibilities included creation of design phase documentsfor several major buildings in the complex and interpretation of Indian culture and philosophy.

Principal, Murray Libersat Architect! ! ! ! Austin, Texas 1984 to 1989As principal of a small design/build firm specializing in custom homes, multifamily residential projectsand commercial projects, my duties covered the spectrum—from feasibility studies to supervision ofthe final product. Major Projects: Restoration of Commodore Perry Mansion, City Restaurant,Comanche Street Apartments and numerous custom homes

Fellow & Scholar, Fulbright Fellowship ! ! ! Kerala, India 1980 to 1984Awarded research fellowship to study under one of the last renowned hereditary architects of Kerala.Research scope was to provide a means of documentation in order to implement preservation of thetradition. Studied in the ancient way with emphasis on two major architectural texts on domestic andtemple architecture. Part of my duties was to design and supervise projects for his clients in India.

Architect, Jessen & Associates ! ! ! ! Austin, Texas 1978 to 1980University campus design

Architect, L.M. Holder III ! ! ! ! ! Austin, Texas 1977 to 1978Solar design

Apprentice, 3D International Architects & Planners ! ! Austin, Texas 1976 to 1977Schools for Aramco Corp., Saudi Arabia; Paramount Theatre restoration, Austin,Texas