wade ziperstein, leed ap
Residential Experience
WZ Architect, Independent Consultant
Designer, April 2008–Current
Scott Salvator, Inc., New York, New York
Local Project Architect, Contract Position, April 2009–August 2009
Private Residence, Interior Renovation
6,000 SF Minneapolis, Minnesota
Prepared as-built drawings and coordinated local subcontractors
Provided off-site design assistance and documentation for various high-end residential projects
Conway+Schulte Architects P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Designer, August 2007–May 2008
Indian Head Lake Residence, New Construction
3,500 SF Edina, Minnesota
Participated in all aspects of the project through completion of construction documents
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
Sharma Residence, New Construction
16,500 SF $400/SF
Participated in the construction administration phase of the project, reviewed shop drawings, attended site meetings and finalized millwork, flooring and stair details
Goodsell Residence, Great Room & Master Bedroom Addition
1,000 SF $450/SF
Obtained permits, issued phased documentation to meet on-going construction schedule, provided value engineering analysis through and including construction administration
Rosenzweig Residence, Master Planning & Historic Restoration
5,200 SF $500/SF
Performed code analysis, planned phased build-out, interfaced with engineers, provided contractor bid analysis, obtained permits, generated architectural documentation for bid and permit
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
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
Mark Rakatansky Studio, Brooklyn, New York
Local Project Director, May 1999–June 2002
Ross Residence, Renovation and Addition
7,000 SF Oak Park, Illinois
Consulted on various phases of the project from schematic design through construction
Keffer/Overton Associates Inc. Architects, Des Moines, Iowa
Intern Architect, Summers 1996,1997
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Renovation
67,000 SF
Scattered sites condition survey
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