liz kovacevic

information

Elizabeth Kovacevic, liz.kovacevic@gmail.com

AIA, LEED AP BD+C

education

Tulane University, May 2014
  GPA: 3.7, cum laude
  Masters of Architecture with a focus in Environmental Science

experience

Architectural Designer at Shalom Baranes Associates, Washington, DC     July 2014-present

• metropolitan park 6 500+ unit residential project in Arlington, VA     July 2014-March 2017
  massing and site design of the two-building project//designing facade concepts and patterns//creating presentations and attending meetings for Arlington County 4.1 public approval process//working directly with the client to finalize design concepts//designing unit layouts, bathrooms and kitchens//selecting and specifying materials for the exterior and interior of the building//coordinating with consultants including MEP//drawing details for construction documents// attending LEED brainstorming discussions
• city market at o 100+ unit residential project in Washington, DC      March-July 2017
  worked on construction administration including attending construction team meetings//responding to RFIs//sketching design details for existing conditions
• parcel f 500,000 SF office building in Washington,DC     November 2017-March 2018
  schematic design working on massing and facade concepts//moving project from SketchUp to Revit//presentations for client meetings//test fits for tenant office space
• armature works 400+ unit residential and hotel project in Washington, DC       November 2017-present
  foundation-to-grade permit, below-grade wall sections, auditing permit set//exterior design work
• burnham place master planning for large-scale mixed-use site plan in Washington, DC
  preparing documents  and diagrams for presentations//coordinating between multiple agencies//3D modeling of massing concepts
• 699 14th office building and renovation of historic building in Washington, DC         March-November 2017
  design development and foundation to grade permit//working closely with MEP engineers and waterproofing specialist to create a comprehensive permit set
• multiple studies for residential and office buildings: creating cohesive presentations with plans, sections, renderings and diagrams

Architecture intern at Kirksey Architects, Houston, TX     summer 2013

• working with the design team on various projects including preliminary facade studies for office buildings//site plans including parking//master plans with multiple phases and construction documents//experience with client and developer meetings//working on design charrettes for competitions//collecting data for post-occupancy studies of LEED rated buildings

Intern at TZCO, New Orleans, LA     summer 2012

• working on construction documents for a single resident home//experience in RCPs and electrical plans//compiling drawings, renderings and diagrams for an information pamphlet

Intern at Green Coast Enterprises, New Orleans, LA     March- August 2012

• compiling notes and photos to document construction progress on various residential projects//completing existing plans for renovations

skills

• ability to quickly learn new programs and software
• experience working at all phases of a project: massing// concept design// demising studies// interior and exterior details
• working within large and small teams, leading design tasks and meetings
• fluency in: Revit, experience in all phases of projects from design to construction documents. ability to create families, proficiency in using Revit schedules // Revit Dynamo // SketchUp // MicroStation // Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign //AutoCAD // Rhino // VRay Rendering for Rhino & SketchUp // Grasshopper for Rhino //Archicad // RhinoCAM

accolades

Tau Sigma Delta Honors Fraternity
Ogden 8 recipient, thesis chosen to be showcased at Ogden Museum of Southern Art