STEVE BENESH, AIA, LEED® AP BD+C

31 Sterling Place, #3, Brooklyn, New York 11217 / sjbenesh@gmail.com / 718.344.4076

Profile: Enterprising and versatile project manager, architect and designer with 16 years of professional experience working in fast-paced collaborative environments, responsible for the planning, design and construction of over 25 large scale signature civic, cultural, and institutional projects.

Credentials: Registered Architect_New York / American Institute of Architects Member LEED Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council

Career: Principal, Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, New York, New York

January 2008 – September 2012 • Led the predesign architectural and consultant teams work effort, including program development,

space planning, site evaluations and illustrating conceptual design options, collaborating with clients and end users, and conducting workshops to present findings and recommendations, preliminary estimates, construction phasing strategies and approaches to sustainability.

• Provided comprehensive professional services for a diverse mix of clients and projects through all phases of design and construction, directing the architectural and consultant teams, conducting charrettes and preparing schematic designs, researching materials and products, developing LEED documentation, preparing staffing and project schedules, and managing budgets.

• Produced construction drawings, technical details and specifications for estimating and bidding, determined value engineering options, and provided full construction administration services, working directly with clients and construction managers, reviewing submittals, issuing responses and detail sketches, conducting site visits, coordinating furniture and equipment installation, and preparing punch lists and close-out documents.

• Role included developing business and marketing opportunities, reviewing requests and proposal submissions, organizing consultant teams, preparing interview presentation materials, developing fee schedules and executing contracts. Office administrative duties included business planning, project and firm financial reviews, and technology management.

Project Manager / Founding Member, Holzman Moss Architecture, New York, New York August 2004 – December 2007

• Led the design, detailing, and construction of national and international projects of varying project type, scale and cost; responsible for the coordination and scheduling of architectural and consultant team progress and milestones, budget, and quality control.

• Role included research, selection, and detailing of sustainable materials and products for high performance building envelopes and interior construction assemblies; coordination and integration of specialty systems, including theatrical, acoustical, audio visual, telecommunications, security, graphics and architectural lighting.

Project Architect / Designer, Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, New York, New York January 1996 – July 2004

• Developed architectural drawings and specifications on an array of significant adaptive reuse, restoration, and new construction projects from inception through completion; responsible for managing the architectural design and documentation work effort, and coordinating all engineering and consultant trades.

• Prepared presentation drawings and models for prominent historic restoration, renovation, and new construction project, including New York landmark theatres and academic arts centers.

Education: University of Florida, Bachelor of Design, 1995 Vicenza Institute of Architecture, Design Studio, Italy, 1995 SUNY Farmingdale, Associate of Architectural Design, 1991

Software: AutoCad 2012 / Photoshop / InDesign

Affiliations: Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) / Association of College Unions International (ACUI) / United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) / National Performing Arts Convention (NPAC) / International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)

Projects: Performing Arts_Civic

• Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Bowling Green, KY New Construction / 1,800 Seat Theatre + 175 Seat Studio Theatre / 78,000 SF / $21 M

• Globe News Center for the Performing Arts, Amarillo, TX New Construction / 1,300 Seat Theatre / 71,000 SF / $31 M

• Crocus City Performance Hall, Moscow, Russia New Construction / 6,000 Seat Theatre / 150,000 SF / $120 M

• Jenny Wiley Theatre, Pikeville, KY New Construction / 220 Seat Studio Theatre / 15,000 SF / $2.3 M

• Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY Restoration / 6,000 Seat Theatre / 500,000 SF / $80 M

• New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, NY Restoration / 1,700 Seat Theatre / 100,000 SF / $34 M

• Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, KS Restoration + Expansion / 1,300 Seat Theatre + 150 Seat Studio Theatre / 70,000 SF / $35 M

• Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn, NY Adaptive Reuse / 300, 216, 156, 111 Seat Theatres / 30,000 SF / $11 M

• Plano Courtyard Theatre, Plano, TX Adaptive Reuse + Expansion / 325 Seat Theatre / 22,500 SF / $4.5 M

Performing Arts_Academic

• Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University, Manassas, VA New Construction / 1,100 Seat Theatre + 270 Seat Studio Theatre / 84,500 SF / $44.6 M

• Performing Arts Center, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX New Construction / 1,500 Seat Concert Hall / 55,000 SF / $13.6 M

• Berrie Center for Performing Arts, Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ New Construction / 350 Seat Theatre + 100 Seat Studio Theatre / 54,000 SF / $10.1 M

• Center for Performing Arts, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX New Construction / 325 Seat Theatre + 200 Seat Studio Theatre / 56,000 SF / $8.3 M

• Center for Contemporary Arts, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV New Construction / 200 Seat Studio Theatre + 100 Seat Rehearsal Room / 32,500 SF / $11.2 M

• Aycock Auditorium, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC Restoration / 1,600 Seat Theatre / 52,600 SF / $13.1 M

• Student Union Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Renovation + Expansion / 800 Seat Theatre / 145,000 SF / $38 M

Libraries + Museums

• Dover Public Library, Dover, DE New Construction / 46,000 SF / $17.8 M / LEED Silver

• U.S. Military Academy_Jefferson Hall Library and Learning Center, West Point, NY New Construction / 141,000 SF / $46 M / Spirit Award

• U.S. Air Force Academy_Library of the Future, Colorado Springs, CO Renovation + Expansion / 178,000 SF / $95.6 M / LEED Silver

• San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo, TX New Construction / 26,000 SF / $5.6 M

Religious

• Central Synagogue, New York, NY Reconstruction + Restoration / 1,200 Seat Sanctuary / 25,000 SF / $40 M

• Temple Beth-El, Orange, NJ Restoration + Expansion / 500 Seat Sanctuary / 40,000 SF / $9 M

• Salameno Spiritual Center, Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ New Construction / 80 Seat Sanctuary / 1,500 SF / $1.4 M

Restaurants

• Bridgemarket, New York, NY Adaptive Reuse + Expansion / 98,000 SF / $50 M

• Windows on the World, New York, NY Renovation / 80,000 SF / $15 M

HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, George Mason University, Manassas, VA / New Construction / 1,100 Seats / 84,500 SF / $44.6 M

Merchant Hall

HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTERAt George Mason University | Manassas, Virginia

COOPERATIONThree distinct public institutions, (George Mason University, City of Manassas, and Prince William County) armed with a far-reaching vision and persistence, have brought about a singular performing arts facility that meets the needs of a multitude of civic and academic constituents. Committed to creating a place special to all, meetings were held throughout the entire process with university personnel and community arts groups to ensure that the final outcome would meet the needs of all the participants. Now, truly a landmark, the building is a key component in the formation of a cultural hub in the region.

INTIMACYThe opera-style performance hall represents a benchmark in modern theater design in terms of compact layout and audience interaction. The tight horseshoe shape and three vertical tiers of boxes create a setting in which no seat is farther than 90 feet from the proscenium. The intimate space offers a place where every performance, no mat-ter the content or style, allows the audience to be fully immersed in the action. The ‘family boxes’ reinvent tradi-tional seating that accommodates from 2 to 59 people and are structured to encourage the attendance of families with children and varied student groups.

Design & Construction Time Frame:January 2004 - May 2010

Contract Delivery Method:Construction Manager at Risk

Services:Concept and Feasibility Planning, Programming, Architectural Design, Documentation, Construction Administration, Interior Design, Custom Interior Finishes, FF&E Selection

Program:1,120-Seat Multipurpose Theater, 270-Seat Studio Theater / Rehearsal Space, Public Lobby, Art Gallery, Donors’ Lounge, Scene Shop, Performance Support Spaces, Administration Offices

Client:George Mason University

Contact:William F. ReederDeanCollege of Visual & Performing ArtsGeorge Mason University703.993.8624wreeder@gmu.edu

Project Completion Date:May 2010

Size:84,500 g.s.f.

Construction Cost:$44.6 million

Construction Type:New Construction

In Association With:Hughes Group Architects, Inc.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX / New Construction / 1,500 Seats / 55,000 SF / $13.6 M

View from Corpus Christi Bay

FLEXIBLEAlternately intimate and grand, the 1,500-seat hall allows for diverse seating options to accommodate teaching needs as well as performances by professional musical groups. A three-level seating configuration promotes intimacy when the room is not full. Two balconies entirely surround the musicians with the lower balcony doubling as choir seating. Variable acoustic curtains allow the room to be tuned for different musical performances making them adaptable to a variety of presentation formats.

DESTINATIONDramatically placed on the edge of Corpus Christi Bay, the building frames majestic views of the Gulf of Mexico and downtown. The glass-enclosed lobby glows like a jewel box in the dark, marking the center as a nexus for cultural activ-ity and creative expression in the community. Dramatic forms, coupled with a vivid palette of materials, highlight the facility’s role in cultivating an atmosphere of artistic exuberance. The crystal clear acoustics of the warm, inviting interiors position the center as the most sought-after performance venue in the region.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - CORPUS CHRISTIPerforming Arts Center | Corpus Christi, Texas

Design & Construction Time Frame:September 2000 - April 2005

Contract Delivery Method:General Contractor

Services:Facility Master Planning, Programming, Architectural Design,Documentation, Construction Administration, Interior Design, Custom Interior Finishes

Program:1,500-Seat Concert Hall, Performance Support Spaces, Recording Studio, Classrooms, Offices, Patron Amenities

Awards:AIA Corpus Christi Chapter: Citation Award, 2005

Client:Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi /Texas A&M University System

Contact:Dr. Lari Diane Young Director, Performing Arts CenterTexas A&M University - Corpus Christi361.825.2374Lari.Young@mail.tamucc.edu

Project Completion Date:April 2005

Size:55,000 g.s.f.

Cost:$13.6 million

Construction Type:New Construction

In Association With:CLK Architects and Associates

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV / New Construction / 32,500 SF / $11.2 M

View of Art Studios

SUSTAINABILITYBathed in natural northern light, the studios’ high ceilings

and windows allow users to take full advantage of passive

ventilation and day-lighting strategies. Warehouse-style

gallery spaces allow for a multitude of programming options

and anticipate future uses. Sensitive to its occupants’

well-being, a toxin-free printmaking studio was specially

designed to maintain a healthy atmosphere. A facility that

exists harmoniously with its natural surroundings, the use of

durable, recycled building materials, and increased water

efficiency, promotes responsible stewardship of the

environment.

INNOVATIONEager to cultivate opportunities for cross-disciplinary interactions, various artistic programs at the university, in conjunction with a summer theater festival, sought a build-ing that fostered an atmosphere of shared learning and experimentation. Flexible and easily adaptable, the center breaks down learning barriers and enhances the dynamism of collaborative efforts between performers, playwrights, visual artists, and production designers. The building inspires creative inquiry and is the manifestation of a successful public-private joint initiative, forming the heart of cultural production in the oldest community in West Virginia.

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY Center for Contemporary Arts | Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Design & Construction Time Frame:December 2004 - May 2007 (Phase I)August 2009 - January 2013 (Phase II - Anticipated)

Contract Delivery Method:General Contractor

Services:Campus Master Planning, Facility Master Planning, Programming, Site Selection, Architectural Design, Documentation, Construction Administration, Interior Design

Program:Visual Arts Studios, Drama Rehearsal Room, Faculty and Staff Offices, Conference Room, Outdoor Art Studio

Client:Shepherd University

Contact:Ed HerendeenProducing DirectorContemporary American Theater Festival304.671.2122

Project Completion Date:May 2007 (Phase I)April 2012 (Phase II - Anticipated)

Size:32,500 g.s.f. (Phase I)27,500 g.s.f. (Phase II)

Cost:$11.2 million (Phase I)$10.6 (Phase II - Anticipated)

Construction Type:New Construction