Monday, August 8, 2011

Architecture on Tap

The next installment of Architecture on Tap will be Thursday August 18th at the Bull and Bear Patio Bar (formerly Cretia's). This is a Social Gathering/Networking Opportunity for all Architects, Associates, Interns and anyone who likes architecture. Everyone is invited and welcome.

Join us for beer and pizza as we discuss the relationship between architects and interior designers. Our special guests will be: Joseph L. Hilliard, AIA - BOKA Powell, LLC, Laurel A Stone, AIA  with 5G Studio Collaborative, Christopher D. Brandle AIA and Dana Trott Brandle IIDA, LEED® AP, both with RTKL, Michael St. Clair, AIA with FKP Architects, Carrie Condry, IIDA, LEED AP - Equipment Collaborative and Dona Bianchi with Vivian Nichols Associates.


This event is sponsored by Intelligent Interiors, Inc.



Joseph L. Hilliard, AIA
BOKA Powell was retained as the “Architect-of-Record” on the Dallas Convention Center Hotel for both the Core & Shell and Interiors and produced the Construction Documents for both. Joeseph was Principal-in-Charge of Production and Sr. Project Manager for the overall project.


Laurel A Stone, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Originally from Windsor, Ontario, Laurel received her Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the 5G team, she worked at Corgan Associates, where she was part of their healthcare sector before segueing into commercial design work including the Dallas House of Blues. Past projects completed with 5G include the Water’s Edge Church, a modern worship and education facility in Yorktown, Virginia, and Burleson Commons, an outdoor retail center in Burleson, Texas. Current projects include serving as design project manager for the Dallas Convention Center Hotel, a 1.1 million square feet hospitality and convention facility slated to open in fall 2011, and Edison State College Student Housing, a 160,000 square feet residence hall in Fort Myers opening fall 2012.


Christopher D. Brandle AIA
Chris, a Principal with RTKL’s Healthcare group, has participated in a wide variety of healthcare projects from small regional clinics to large-scale replacement facilities. Within this range he has been devoted to all aspects of healthcare architecture delivery, including design development, construction documents, and construction administration. He has been instrumental in utilizing office technology to establish the format for project documentation and electronic file protocol. He has also worked to apply these skills in educating and developing younger design professionals within the firm.


Dana Trott Brandle IIDA, LEED® AP
Dana is an Associate and interior designer with RTKL’s Healthcare group. She has eight years of experience in planning and designing healthcare interiors. Dana’s experience covers a wide range of projects, from the renovation of existing hospitals and specialty facilities to complicated multi-phased and replacement hospital projects.


Michael St. Clair, AIA
Michael brings 15 years of experience as a Project Planner and Designer. Focused on healthcare, Michael works deeply with his clients to ensure creative planning which meets their specific needs. Although Michael’s career has been centered on planning and design, he has had a variety of experiences in all phases of the design and documentation process. Today his work on projects such as Cook Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) continues to build his expertise in the healthcare market. Michael recently worked with Children’s Medical Center Dallas on their 100+ acre Legacy master plan which included elements from their established 2020 vision. This new master plan included a new urban concept that embraced the surrounding community and their development business model from their initial master plan. Michael has worked on projects throughout the country that includes master planning, women’s and children’s hospitals, community hospitals, cancer centers, and clinics.

Carrie Condry, IIDA, LEED AP
Prior to joining Equipment Collaborative, Carrie led space planning efforts for a wide range of healthcare and education projects at one of the nation’s largest healthcare specialty architecture firms. Her portfolio includes an impressive amount of federal medical and research facilities across the country. Her collaboration with the United States Air Force Medical Service included leading the development of interior design standards for all the organization’s new facilities.

Dona Bianchi
Vivian Nichols Associates is a Dallas-based interior architectural design firm that has played an integral role in the hospitality and gaming market segment for over twenty years. Founded in 1985 by partners Dierdre Wilson and Reggie Nichols, VN has provided award-winning innovative design for prestigious hotels, resort properties, convention centers, historic restorations and casinos throughout North America, Mexico and the Caribbean.


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Pre-Register $12 http://www.aiadallas.affiniscape.com/cde.cfm?event=358991

$15 at the door (Cost includes 2 drink tickets and food)
Cash or check only at the door