Ron Kwaske, Architect

Ron Kwaske, Architect1200 W 35th St #260 Chicago, IL 60609

+1 (312) 375-1768

[email protected]

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about........................................................................................... 3

rehab........................................................................................... 5a residential rehab currently in progress 2016.

cv.................................................................................................23

medical office building.............................................................. 9six story building in Chicago, under construction late 2015.

modernist horse barn................................................................19Kane county, IL

strip mall......................................................................................11bank as anchor tenant

gloria jeans coffee shop............................................................13downtown Chicago, constructed 2013

graphic design office interior....................................................15Chicago

condominium reconfiguration...................................................17Chicago

art & artisan.................................................................................21random works

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Ron Kwaske is a registered architect and artisan with a

special interest in digital technology for architectural

document production. Being hands on with training in

carpentry and concrete construction, he translates these

skills as a method of problem solving in an effort to refine the

way design intent is communicated.

Ron designs with constructability in mind, understanding

costs, methods, and the ways systems work, embracing the

old adage of architect as master builder.

With years of experience in BIM technologies, his practice

relies extensively on digital modeling for both presentation

and document production and he is a strong advocate for

cloud computing.

Presently, he is exploring new methods of document

production more suitable for the digital age.

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Ron Kwaske, AIA 1200 W. 35th Street #260 p: (312) 375-1768 Chicago, IL 60609 e: [email protected] REGISTRATION Licensed Architect – Illinois Licensed Architect – Florida Self Certified Architect - City of Chicago Registered Energy Professional – City of Chicago

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ron Kwaske, Architect 2006 - present Principal

Essential Responsibilities: ⬝ Plan & design structures in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations, with expertise in

Chicago Building Code.

⬝ Create detailed construction documents, scale drawings or architectural designs documenting technical details and including information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, and equipment. Integrated engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

⬝ Create building information model and three-dimensional representation of designs.

⬝ Direct activities of employees and interns engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.

⬝ Implement organizational process or policy changes.

⬝ Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications. Administer construction contract.

⬝ Prepare budget of estimated costs and construction timelines. Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.

⬝ Meet with clients to determine requirements of structures, review or discuss architectural drawings.

⬝ Conduct presentations.

⬝ Develop marketing materials and proposals.

⬝ Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.

⬝ Supervise and direct engineering or other technical personnel, along with construction or related workers on design-build projects.

⬝ Investigate the environmental impact of projects, and design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts.

⬝ Perform pre-design services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies, and inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.

⬝ Plan, schedule, or direct construction project activities to meet deadlines and determine appropriate construction methods.

⬝ Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.

⬝ Confer with owners and subcontractors to discuss and resolve construction related matters on design-build projects.

⬝ Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.

⬝ Procure necessary permits or licenses.

⬝ Purchase supplies or materials to complete design-build projects.

Ron Kwaske, Architect 1200 W. 35th Street #260 Chicago, IL 60609 +1 (312) 375-1768 www.Kwaske.net

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2 Current Projects: Re-design 4,000 sqft. residence - Chicago Garage and home addition - New Lenox Custom house - Burr Ridge Kitchen and basement renovation - Oak Park Commercial projects: Medical Offices Building, Chicago - 6 story professional building. CJK Foods Commercial Kitchen, Chicago - 6,000sqft food preparation facility Dominican Central Provence Offices, Chicago - 10,000 offices for Dominican order of Catholic Church Gloria Jeans Coffeeshop, Chicago - carryout gourmet coffee Papa John’s Pizza franchises, Chicago - 7 new franchises throughout Chicago. Surgical offices and operating theatre, Chicago - 3,500sqft, schematic design and feasibility. Le Paris Bakery, Chicago - artisan bakery Optimus After Effects Studio Office Renovation, Chicago - Ad agency office renovation Couture Crepe Cafe, Chicago - dine in quick serve cafe Magnolia Cafe Addition, Chicago - fine dining addition Coal Fire Pizzeria, Chicago - feasibility and design / AOR for expansion Qbah Restaurant, Montclair, NJ - new concept in fine, quick serve dining Dental suite, Chicago - 2,500sqft - 3 operatory office Residential projects: Coach House apartment renovation - Chicago Custom homes in Highland Park, Naperville, Chicago, Burr Ridge Condo renovations in Chicago Rooftop decks in Chicago Home renovations in Oak Park, Naperville, Buffalo Grove

The Rise Group 2006 Project Manager of Construction The Modern Wing - The Art Institute of Chicago

Essential Responsibilities: ⬝ Monitored on-site activities, construction sequences and developed procedures relating to existing

facilities, schedule, and budget to accomplish project.

⬝ Coordinated construction and information flow between contractors and curators in existing galleries.

⬝ Reviewed change orders for validity and proposals from contractors and vendors. Assisted with implementing project controls.

⬝ Prepared detailed weekly and monthly cash-flow statements directly linked to the project schedule.

⬝ Mentored intern.

Kira Corporation 2004 - 2006 Vice President of Construction & Development

Essential Responsibilities ⬝ Planned, scheduled, or coordinated construction project activities to meet deadlines and determine

appropriate construction methods.


3 ⬝ Prepared and submitted budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.

⬝ Inspected or reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.

⬝ Planned, organized, or directed activities concerned with the construction.

⬝ Met with owners and subcontractors to discuss and resolve construction related matters.

⬝ Prepared contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements.

⬝ Developed or implemented quality control programs.

⬝ Implemented new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.

⬝ Applied for and obtained all necessary permits or licenses.

⬝ Directed and supervised construction or related workers.

⬝ Purchased supplies or materials to complete construction projects.

Residential Projects Private condominium renovation Private Horse farm Smith residence space utilization improvements

David J. Krope Architects, Ltd. 2003 - 2004 Associate

Essential Responsibilities: ⬝ Planned or designed structures in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations, with

expertise in Chicago Building Code.

⬝ Prepared detailed construction documents, scale drawings or architectural designs documenting technical details and including information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, and equipment. Integrated engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

⬝ Created building information model and three-dimensional representation of designs.

UGM Naperville - Stone & granite showroom and manufacturing facility UGM Cleveland - Stone & granite showroom and manufacturing facility UGM Franklin Park - Stone & granite showroom and manufacturing facility Jack Ryan for US Senate – offices Bridgeview commons strip mall façade improvements

Schoengart Associates 2002 - 2003 Project Manager

Essential Responsibilities: ⬝ Conducted facade critical exams on tall building for compliance with the Chicago Building Code.

⬝ Performed ongoing inspection and repair program for compliance with the Chicago Building Code.

⬝ Prepared detailed construction documents, scale drawings or architectural designs documenting technical details to remediate water infiltration issues in facades.

⬝ Regularly interfaced with the City of Chicago Department of Buildings to report unsafe conditions.


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4 Kwaske Construction Corporation 1994 - 2002 President

Essential Responsibilities: ⬝ Planned, organized, and managed construction project activities to meet deadlines and budgets.

Determined appropriate construction methods.

⬝ Directed and supervised employees and construction workers.

⬝ Developed operating strategies, plans, quality control programs, and procedures, and implemented organizational process or policy changes.

⬝ Prepared contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with consultants, clients, vendors, or subcontractors.

⬝ Prepared financial documents, reports, or budgets.

⬝ Inspected or reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.

⬝ Met with owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.

⬝ Developed or implemented environmental protection programs. Implemented new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.

⬝ Interpreted and explained plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.

⬝ Applied for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.

⬝ Purchased materials and equipment to complete construction projects.

Single project bonding capacity: $1.75MIL

Projects: Bremen School District capital improvements Elgin YMCA lobby Geneva City Hall renovations Naperville Fire Station Addition #5 Naperville Park District Day Camp Naperville School District Jefferson high addition Downers Grove School District Pierce School Addition DuPage Forest Preserve Timber Ridge Visitor Center Illinois Department of Child & Family Services – Skokie Joliet Public Library renovations Shell Oil Marathon Oil Chilis Bar & Gril IHOP restaurant# North Berwyn Park District Maintenance Facility – concrete work Tinley Park Fire Station - concrete work Sun Chemicals renovations Countryside Park District storage facility

Hoffman Estates park District – comfort and concessions building LaGrange Public Works salt storage facility Village of Lincolnshire warming building Maywood Fred Hampton Pool concrete work City of Chicago 13th District maintenance facility concrete work University of Chicago / Chicago Theological Seminary concrete work Plainfield School District concrete work


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David J. Krope Architects, Ltd. 1993 - 1994 Intern

Projects Ronald McDonald House at Loyola - home for families of hospitalized children Racine Bakery

Thrush Construction Co. 1993 Assistant Superintendent

Arboretum Estates Townhomes

Sargent & Lundy Engineers 1992 Intern

Daker Corporation 1991-1993 Cement Mason Midwest Mechanical Construction Co. 1990-1991 Intern

CITY OF CHICAGO - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS ROUNDTABLE CONTRIBUTOR 01/7/2014 : Roundtable meeting with Commissioner Davis and Department of Buildings to discuss ways to continue to reduce the time to permit on the city side and to improve procedures in 2014. 04/4/2013 : Roundtable meeting with Department of Buildings and E-Plan vendor Avolve Software to discuss how E-Plan software can be improved to Speed up the application process; More efficiently expedite Self-Cert projects; and Address any glitches. 01/10/2013 : Roundtable meeting with Department of Buildings to aid in identifying necessary enhancements and improvements to the E-Plan process, particularly the Zoning review process. 10/12/2012 : Roundtable meeting with Department of Buildings and Department of Health to collect feedback on ways the permitting and inspection process can be further enhanced and streamlined as it relates to restaurants and food service establishments. 09/12/2012 : Roundtable meeting with Department of Buildings and E-Plan vendor Avolve Software to discuss streamlining the E-Plan process. 09/7/2012 : Roundtable meeting with Department of Buildings regarding E-Plan & ProjectDox. PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED ADDRESS Kwaske, R. & Powell, J. (2015). Making the Most of Cloud and Mobile Apps. Invited presentation at the Vectorworks Design Summit, Philadelphia, PA.

Kwaske, R., Chappell, D. (2015). Maintaining a Growing Business While Staying Creative. Panel Discussion moderated by Steve Alden, AIA, at the Vectorworks Design Summit, Philadelphia, PA.


6 Glisson, R., Klaers, M., Kwaske, R., McCurdy, T., Meneghello, A. (2014). Business of Creativity. Panel discussion moderated by Steve Alden, AIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKNOkwyLoWQ Kwaske, R. Frausto-Robledo, A., Kubasch, F. (2013) Cloud and mobile apps for architects. Webinar presentation for Vectorworks Continuing Educational for the Design Professional. http://www.vectorworks.net/media/cloud-and-mobile-applications-in-architecture-design PRESS Hicks, P. (2016) Couples who design together, stay together. Planet Vectorworks, http://planet.vectorworks.net/2016/02/couples-who-design-together-stay-together/ . Kwaske, I. (2015) Curtain wall tool enables dynamic design. Planet Vectorworks, http://planet.vectorworks.net/2015/01/curtain-wall-tool-enables-dynamic-design/ Kwaske, I. (2014) Vectorworks 2015 speeds past the competition. Planet Vectorworks, http://planet.vectorworks.net/2014/09/vectorworks-2015-speeds-past-the-competition/#.VCGxIredl3w Eerlings, P. (2013) How a successful architect uses the cloud to run his business - with Architect Ron Kwaske. Archisnapper, http://blog.archisnapper.com/punch-list-app-iPhone-iPad-Android/how-a-successful-architect-uses-the-cloud-to-run-his-business-with-architect-ron-kwaske/ Powell, J. (2013). A design for life. CloudHosting, http://www.btc.co.uk/Articles/index.php?mag=Cloud&page=compDetails&link=3801&cat=Cloud. Bernard, M. (2012). Pizza & psychology: Ron Kwaske designs Papa John’s pizza franchises with a side of insight. Design Bureau Special Edition on Architecture, Volume 1, p. 174. Tupponce, J. (2011). Getting personal: Architect Ron Kwaske believes that learning about his clients is the key to creating what they truly want. Architecture Leaders Today, Sept-Oct, p. 89. SOFTWARE Mac OSX MS Windows Google Chrome ProjectDox (City of Chicago E-Plan) Nemetchek Vectorworks Cinema 4d Sketchup Autodesk Revit Mac Works MS Office Google Apps Photoshop Dreamweaver


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Graduate Studies – Illinois Institute of Technology 2002 - 2004 Thesis: A design proposal for a super thin, tall residential building using the beauty of math to influence the aesthetic. The design aesthetic originates from the golden rectangle, which, systematically disintegrates along its z axis toward the top. The program stipulates high end residential design with limited building and community amenities including particular attention to family living with a specific focus on a child-friendly environment.

Bachelor of Architecture with honors – Illinois Institute of Technology 1991 - 1996 with honors

Thesis: Master plan design proposal for the conversion of the high rise Robert Taylor Homes housing project (Chicago) into a low rise mixed use development with matching housing densities. The community plan included approximately 1,000 units with hard surface roads, micro and macro green spaces, schools, and necessary commerce.

Features included: all housing with living rooms facing south into private green gardens, each home having an integral garage with minimal on-street parking. The environment advocated a pleasing yet safe landscape which was to be fully walkable within a human scale. MEMBERSHIP American Institute of Architects National Council Architecture Registration Boards VOLUNTEER Ogden International School of Chicago - Middle School Cross Country Team Assistant Coach REFERENCES Dr. Markian Kuzycz - existing client [email protected] Mr. Steve Alden, AIA - colleague [email protected] Mr. Lee Hilary, AIA - Professor and mentor [email protected]


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