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Originally Designed by Cass Gilbert and built in 1905.
Chamber integrated new lighting, new mechanical systems, and new electrical systems. Extensive plaster and paint work restored the original grandeur.
10 original skylights were restored.
Originally Designed by Cass Gilbert and built in 1905.
Minnesota State Capitol Repairs, Restoration & Preservation
St. Paul, MN
The Project's three main goals are to improve functunality, improve life safety, and protect the architectural integrity of this historic landmark. Project development began in 2012 and construction is scheduled to complete in 2016.
Role: Project Architect
Responsibilities:
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Consulted during early scope-defining meetings with owner, tenants and other stakeholders.
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Coordinated the documentation effort from Schematic Design through all 6 Construction Document packages.
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Construction Administration
Exterior View - after project completion.
Daylight streaming through the new glass canopy creates a more welcoming entry.
Designated Break Rooms areas helped contain noise, smells, and prevented electrical overload.
Exterior View - after project completion.
B.H. Whipple Federal Building
Fort Snelling, MN
The Modernization project at the Whipple Building was one of the ARRA projects focused on making an existing Federal office building more energy efficient.
Responsibilities:
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Revit model creation and coordination
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Programming and Blocking & Stacking for entire building
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Project Architect for Veteran's Affairs leased areas: Administered user group meetings, designed spaces and coordinated with engineers.
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Construction Administration through two phases of construction.
New Ground-Up Facility for BSE's corporate employee-owners
New Ground-Up Facility for BSE's corporate employee-owners
Border States Electric Branch Support Center
Fargo, ND
Border States Electric (BSE) wanted to consolidate all of their corporate employee-owners into one facility that would be an expression of their future and values.
Anticipated Completion : Mid-January 2019
Responsibilities:
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Project Management during completion of Construction Documents and Construction Administration
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Project Architect in Schematic Design and Design Development
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Blocking & Stacking / Test Fits
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Code Analysis
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Construction Administration
Waiting area and upper portion of entry lobby.
The glass wall provided a visual connection between the upper and lower levels and a branding opportunity.
Coordinating spacial functions inside the building with the landscape design.
Waiting area and upper portion of entry lobby.
HCMC Whittier Clinic
Minneapolis, MN
Whittier Clinic improved the health of its community in the broadest sense. The new 60,000 square foot family medicine clinic transformed a contaminated industrial site into a thriving neighborhood asset serving both patients and the broader public.
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Design contribution
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Coordinated early concepts and studies with Engineers
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Produced presentation graphics and information for various client and community meetings
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Photographed and investegated site context
Standardized graphic illustrating one patient room layout option.
A Powerpoint tool to help clients compare various room configuration options. I established the standardized graphics.
The presentation before I established standard graphics. Inconsistent formatting distracted from the conversation goals.
Standardized graphic illustrating one patient room layout option.
Patient Room Layout Presentation Tool
The healthcare department had a powerpoint that was used to guide client discussion on prefered patient room configuration. The powerpoint showcased previous HGA projects, but the inconsistent layout and diagrams distracted clients. Inconsistent pieces of information complicated the discussion. Formalizing and streamlining the graphics contributed to the book "Clinic Design: Enhancing the Patient Experience through Informed Design."
Tasks:
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Designed a consistent graphic representation of elements.
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Developed a step-by-step instruction sheet to process floor plans into the standardized format.
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Researched various projects to populate the powerpoint.
Essentia Health St. Mary's
Detroit Lakes, MN
Tasks:
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Sketchup Modeling
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Image Creation for presentations
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center
Ketchum, Idaho
The existing hospital reception and emergency triage areas of St. Luke's lacked visual connectivity as well as distiction to help with wayfinding. The proposed design made use of form, materials, and colors to improve wayfinding. Strategic layout and interior window placement allows staff to maintain connection to all spaces.
Tasks:
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Schematic Design
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Sketchup Modeling
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Image Creation for presentations
Built Therapy:
Serenity Health
Master's Design Thesis
The project studied the effects of the built environment on human physical and psychological health. I examined traditional guiding principals in the built environment such as the golden section and root rectangle proportioning systems, feng shui, and mandala diagrams in relation to their impact on occupant health. I then applied my research into a conceptual design for a holistic health center for a site in Sioux Falls, SD.
REVIEWS / REFERALS
All direct quotes from annonymous peer and supervisor comments provided in annual review process:
“Kimberly’s high standards are a clear reflection of her enthusiasm for the project and respect for the client”
“Our clients rely on her and she exceeds their expectations with her consistency, professionalism and respect.”
“Kimberly continues to seek ways to contribute, support, coordinate and lead her projects. She takes ownership of her work, of the project itself, and of the project team in the most positive way. She elevates professional standards among peers and raises the bar for everyone to reach beyond their own potential. Because of her, she makes others around her better. She has an extremely bright future and I’m very excited that she is on our Practice Group.”
"Kimberly is as solid of a young architect as I have ever worked with. The client, consultants and team members see Kimberly as a go-to person for answers and opinions.”
"Kimberly’s flexibility, openness and insight have established her as a trusted an approachable partner in solving difficult cross-disciplinary problems."
"Kimberly demonstrates the highest level of professionalism. I feel like she has been given responsibility beyond her years and she has truly exceeded our expectations.”
"Kimberly is seen by her peers as a project leader and she has provided a source of steadiness and calm during her time on the project.”
CURRICULUM VITAE
Related Work Experience
Project Manager 2024 - Present
LEO A DALY
Minneapolis, MN
Major Projects:
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US Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel
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Alexandria City Hall Renovation; Alexandria, VA
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Bloomington Veterans Memorial
Director 2021 - 2023
New History
Minneapolis, MN
Major Projects:
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Commutator Foundry Hotel; Minneapolis, MN
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NorthStar Center; Minneapolis, MN
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Hockin Furniture Building / Cove West Apartments; Duluth, MN
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Aveda Institute Building; Minneapolis, MN
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Confluence Hotel; Hastings, MN
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JJ Hill Library; St. Paul, MN
Tasks:
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Preparing Historic Tax Credit applications for Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) & National Park Service (NPS)
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Owner's Project Representative / Manager
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Project Team Management
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Project Staff and Fee Budget Management
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Consulting on historic regulatory reviews and approvals, including Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) reviews
Project Architect 2019 - 2021
LEO A DALY
Minneapolis, MN
Major Projects:
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US Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel
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Minnesota State Capitol Memorials Repairs and Restoration
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Fort Snelling Visitor Center
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Bloomington Veterans Memorial
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Columbia Heights City Hall
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WTCC Public Safety Simulation and Drone Training Facility
Tasks:
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Presentations, including preparing Graphics, Diagrams, and Sketches
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Programming
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Blocking & Stacking / Test Fits / Initial Layout studies and Space Planning
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Engineering Coordination
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Consultant Coordination
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Construction Documents
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SketchUp Modeling, Digital models for conceptual and design option studies
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Construction Administration, including submittals and RFIs
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Involvement in all phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents
Associate (Licensed Architect) 2008 – 2019
HGA Architects & Engineers
Minneapolis, MN
Major Projects:
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Minnesota State Capitol Building Repairs, Restoration & Preservation; St. Paul, MN
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Minneapolis City Hall / Hennepin County Courthouse Exterior Improvements & Elevator Upgrades; Minneapolis, MN
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Border States Electric Corporate Headquarters; Fargo, ND
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Whipple Federal Building Renovation; Fort Snelling, MN
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HCMC Whittier Clinic; Minneapolis, MN
Tasks:
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Project Team Management
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Project Staff and Fee Budget Management
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Presentations, including preparing Graphics, Diagrams, and Sketches
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Programming
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Blocking & Stacking / Test Fits / Initial Layout studies and Space Planning
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Client Point of Contact
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Engineering Coordination
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Consultant Coordination
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Leasable Drawings & Calculations (BOMA)
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Project Phasing Studies
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Construction Documents
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SketchUp Modeling, Digital models for conceptual and design option studies
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Construction Administration, including submittals and RFIs
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Revit / BIM: Implementation planning, owner goal coordination, staff training, existing conditions modeling
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Utilizing Laser Scan point clouds in Revit
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Involvement in all phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents
Architectural Intern 2007 - 2008
CSHQA
Boise, ID
208.343.4635
Tasks:
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Construction Documents
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Digital Model Building and Rendering
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Existing Condition Documentation
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Design Development
Architectural Intern 2006 - 2007
Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd
Moorhead, MN
218.233.6620
Tasks:
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Construction Documents
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Digital Model Building and Renderings
Software Skills
AutoDesk Autodesk Revit SketchUp
Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Deltek Vantagepoint
Education
May 2007 Master of Architecture North Dakota State University
May 2006 Bachelor of Environmental Design North Dakota State University
May 2002 Associate of Arts Moorhead State University
Registrations & Affiliations
State of Minnesota License Number 51025, Effective Date July 30, 2013
American Institute of Architects member
Served on the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission 2019 - 2024