WADE ZIPERSTEIN, ASSOC. AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Commerical Experience
Independent Consultant
Designer, June 2008–Current
Studio Hive Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Architectural Designer, Contract Position, March 2010–July 2010
Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC, Law Firm Interior Build-Out
39,162SF $76/SF
Performed code compliance analysis, space planning, created conceptual design of all public spaces, generated presentation drawings and architectural documentation for bid and permit
Conway+Schulte Architects P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Designer, August 2007–May 2008
Paul Nelson Photography, Interior Renovation
3,300 SF $60/SF
Responsible for all aspects of the project through completion of construction administration
Julie Snow Architects Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Project Architect, March 2007–June 2007
Lafayette Yards, St. Paul Saints Ballpark, 14-Story Green Office & Live/Work Building
$35 Million 272,000 SF 330 Parking Spaces $260/SF 103,250 SF $260/SF
Performed code analysis, developed floor plans, exterior envelopes and generated schematic design presentation drawings
Florian Architects LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Project Architect, May 2002–March 2007
Hyde Park Bank, Interior & Exterior Banking Hall Renovation
10,000 SF $350/SF 4,700 SF $200/SF
Coordinated all aspects of the project from programming, designing, budgeting, organizing consultants, production of drawings, writing specifications, soliciting bids through and including project closeout
Hyde Park Bank, Investment Real Estate Loan Processing Center, New Construction
2,700 SF $370/SF
Responsible for all phases of the project through construction documents from massing studies, interior layout, envelope development, specifying light fixtures, systems coordination and soliciting bids
ShoreBank, Merchandising Plan
Designed and budgeted a merchandising plan to promote awareness of the mission, objectives, products and services using the Chatham retail branch location as a prototype for implementation
Partners By Design Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Project Architect, January 1999–February 2002
United States Cellular, Corporate Headquarters Renovation
150,000 SF $26/SF
Negotiated lease, scheduled project, worked on schematic design through construction documents, tracking project cost and administering the construction process
JD Edwards, Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility Build-Out
108,000 SF $35/SF
Participated in space planning and production of construction documents
Cole Taylor Bank, Executive Offices, Drive–Up ATM & Retail Bank
22,000 SF $27/SF 330 SF $300/SF 3200 SF $120/SF
Performed code analysis, coordinated consultants, generated architectural documentation and assisted in construction phase services
Lohan Associates Inc. Architects, Chicago, Illinois
Junior Architect, June 1998–January 1999
UBS Tower, 51-Story Class A Office Building, New Construction
1,754,000 SF 220 Parking Spaces $300 Million
Worked on completing design development drawings
Keffer/Overton Associates Inc. Architects, Des Moines, Iowa
Intern Architect, Summers 1996,1997
Iowa State Fair Administration Building, Historic Renovation
30,000 SF $2 Million
Assisted in the production of design development and construction drawings
Work Release Facility, Historic Renovation
35,000 SF $3.3 Million
Participated in the production of construction drawings
Education
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Architecture, May 1998
CORE Iowa State University Student Journal of Architecture, Editor Golden Key, Iowa State University National Honor Society, Volunteer Chair Rome Study Abroad Program
Toastmasters International Member
LEED Accredited Professional
Skills
Administrative responsibilities include office scheduling and project accounting
Computer experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Rinoceros, SketchUp, QuarkXPress, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook