PETER HOFMANN

Independent Practice. Miami, Florida, U.S. | Project Designer      Oct 2023 – Present

• “Studio House” prefabricated single-family home with an optimized sustainable construction system, adaptable to three US climate regions, designed to exact quality standards, to build in less time, and site-based waste material. from concept thru DD.

• “Congo Lodge” volumetric modular building prefabricated off-site, reusing maritime shipping container elements embedded into a non-volumetric metallic framing system. from SD thru DD.

• Single-family homes, 2 interior renovations, 1 addition.

BE Design Associates, Inc. Boca Raton - Florida, U.S.

Project Manager     May 2021 – Jul 2023                                                             

• Modified designs to meet the changing needs of each client for complex high-end single-family residential projects.

• Coordinated production of construction documents for complete, style-specific remodeling, custom, spec home design projects.

• Reviewed submittals, answered RFI's, to resolve technical issues, in compliance with applicable building codes.

• Proactively procured approvals for additions to the scope of work and influenced decision-making as needed.

Project Assistant       Dec 2019 – May 2021                                                                                                                      • Interpreted and applied building codes (FBC), (IBC), NFPA, ADA, and requirements of other regulatory agency standards.

• Prepared and revised detailed documentation in various architectural phases, establishing standards throughout the project.

• Communicated with contractors and construction workers to implement design changes in the field.

• Coordinated building engineering systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.

Independent Practice. Miami, Florida, U.S. | Project Designer    Jun 2016 – Aug 2019                                           

• “Barloa” restaurant Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep. Lead team of three, from concept thru CD & CA. 

• Implemented new construction systems and sustainable materials in compliance with NFPA, ADA, IBC codes, for remodeling a historical building, while integrating a selective demolition program needed to meet the client's economic scope.

• Single-family homes, "Bajan House" new custom home, from Concept thru SD. •  2 apartment interior renovations.

• Assisted (9) single-family residential home projects from SD thru CD for BE Design Associates, Inc., May 2016 - May 2017.

Garcia Stromberg. West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |  Junior Interior Designer     Nov 2015 – May 2016               

Assisting 10+ Senior PM in developing interior design projects for hospitality.

• Developed innovative interior design for remodeling of public areas at “Westin Grand Cayman” KY., from Concept thru 50% DD.

• Assisted in the development of built-in furniture for “Resort Cottage” at Palm City, FL. from SD thru 50% DD.

• Managed project keeping, FF&E specification, and space planning from schematic design to construction documentation phase.

• Participated in creating shop drawings, mood boards, photograph material palettes,and enhancing the data network of suppliers-vendors of furniture and finishes.

BE Design Associates, Inc. Boca Raton, Florida, U.S  | Project Assistant    Jan 2013 – May 2015                        

Responsible for specific technical design aspects of assigned major high-end single-family residential projects.

• Coordinated and maintained all phases of the projects through a computer-aided design CAD (BIM) ArchiCAD database.

• Produced 3D models and hyper-realistic renderings utilizing advanced computer graphic software.

• Coordinated outsourcing structural engineer and conducted document reviews for MEP engineer disciplines approvals.

• Developed supporting shop drawings with technical annotations for subcontractors and consultants.

Peacock Architects. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | Draftsperson     Feb 2012 – Jul 2012                                      Assisting the qualified architect and project manager for hospitality and community building projects of moderate size and complexity.

• Interpreted, transferred design sketches to construction drawings using AutoCAD & Revit software.

• Analyzed Florida building codes (FBC) proposed construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety standards for the development of hospitality projects in Fort Lauderdale. "Staybridge Suites IHG Hotel" from DD thru 50% CD.

• Contributed to the development of an ortthodox-style religious building in Miramar-Broward County. "Holly Trinity Romanian Church"  from SD thru 50% DD.

Independent Practice. Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. | Designer/Draftsperson    Mar 2011 – Feb  2012

• “Barloa” GH Hoteles Venezuela, restaurant interior design (franchise), lead team of two from concept thru CD & CA. 

• “Garden Suites” multi-family, “Kaslik Boulevard” mixed-use, Maracay. Participated from Concept thru DD for Grupo Zaatini C.A. 

• Single-family homes, “Fairview” new custom home, from Concept thru DD. "Belle Isle" addition-remodel home SD.

• 1 Grocery Store and Pharmacy, Dominican Rep. Concept thru 50% DD.

Independent Practice. Maracay, Venezuela. | Architect/Draftsperson     Sep 2008 – Aug 2010

• “Residencias Sibaris” multi-family, Valencia. Drafting Concept thru DD for Diego Tano PA with Global Deco Corp.

• “Doña Dilia” lodge, campsite, Nirgua. Drafting SD through DD for Liliana Machado PA with Qinmuebles C.A. 

• “Traki Puerto La Cruz” retail anchor-store. Drafting SD & DD for Trina Duran PA with Prointarq C.A. 

• “Santa Clara” Choroni, hospitality lodge design Conceptual thru SD. • 2 kiosk small stores Conceptual through SD. 

Prointarq C.A. Traki Group. Venezuela, LatAm. | Architect Designer Level I     May 2006 – Sep 2008                

• Participated in developing large commercial retail buildings up to 20,000 m² - 215,278.21 sf. Supporting design task, project documentation, and project estimates under PA, engineering supervision with focused on anchor store, and food courts.

• Developed glaze and tensile fabric skylights, replaying to the main concept and atrium geometries for branding purposes

• Key projects: “Ciudad Mall Cumana” from concept through SD. “Traki Alta Vista”, and “Traki Metropolis” SD & DD.

Independent Practice. Maracay, Venezuela. | Designer/Draftsperson      Oct 2005 – Feb 2006

• Delivered high-quality AEC CAD, 3D renderings for mid-large multi-family residential, mixed-use projects, from concept thru final presentation.

• Product showcase display design, for “Diageo” “Kromi Market” Valencia, Porlamar SD & DD.

• Commercial retail interior design, 1 clothing store, 1 sport shop, 2 cocktail lounges Concept thru DD.

BW1 Architekten. Visp, Switzerland. | Cad Operator. Recent College Graduate (Non-licensed). Apr 2004 – July 2004

Baracco Asociados, SAC. Lima Province, Peru. | Technical drafter  (Internship Student). Jun 2000 - Nov 2000

Inarteca SA. Caracas, Venezuela. | Construction Supervisor (Internship Student). Sep 1998 - Dec 1999

Bachelor of Architecture, Polytechnic University Institute Santiago Mariño (IUPSM), Valencia Venezuela. Cum Laude. March 2004. Dissertation Thesis: Centro del Estudiante Universidad Central (CEUC) student center for the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), Aragua state branch with high honor as publication mention of the final dissertation; GPA: 3.6, Cum Laude.

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management, The Metropolitan University (UNIMET), Caracas Venezuela. October 2009. Dissertation Thesis: Marine Shipping Containers as a Modular Building in-dry assembly with exterior finish from recycled material.

Diploma in Global Sustainability, Western Colorado University (WCU). Continuing Education Division. April 2016. Incorporated experience: Passive solar design-build with Earthship Biotecture Academy at Taos, New Mexico.