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Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS, a nationally recognized design firm located on Fourteenth Street, NW in Washington, DC, is seeking a talented Project Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate is a BARCH or MARCH graduate with 3-6 years of experience in commercial, multi-family residential, and mixed-use projects.

• Hard-working, detail-oriented professional, committed to exemplary design and the advancement of the architect’s leadership role in the industry.
• Some experience with urban mixed use, multifamily residential, small scale commercial projects – new, modernizations, restorations and/or adaptive reuse.
• Demonstrates knowledge of building codes, construction budgets, project budgets and other professional practice issues.
• Has superior communication skills.
• Some understanding of construction details, methods and materials on a range of construction types.
• Exhibits leadership, effectively maintaining relationships with clients and consultants.
• Self-directed and a self-starter.
• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the industry; takes an active role in local professional associations and in the community.

Requirements:

• BARCH or MARCH Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience as an architect/designer on built projects.
• Demonstrates mastery of REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketch-up and Adobe CSS programs.
• Architectural Registration, or significant progress to completing AXP and ARE exams is a plus.
• LEED or WELL accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provides overall support for multiple and complicated residential, mixed-use and commercial projects.
• Evaluate design requirements; prepares site and building analysis.
• Explores innovative design concepts and solutions.
• Prepares and presents design drawings and assists in presentations both internally and externally (to clients, and to review organizations).
• Assists with the development of renderings, digital models and prints, and presentation materials for client and/or public presentations.
• Generates project documents including plans, sections, details, and project manual in coordination of a complete construction document package.
• Collaborates with other team members to ensure design and documentation are in accordance with project expectations.
• Observes and contributes to client meetings and presentations.
• Contributes to the spirit and vibrancy of the studio.

About Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS

Bonstra|Haresign ARCHITECTS is a firm of 35 creative architects and designers – problem-solvers who thrive on finding innovative solutions to the challenges of cities and neighborhoods. We are guided by the belief that architecture transforms communities and inspires people. We operate in a collaborative studio environment where the open discussion of architectural ideas and client solutions is valued and encouraged. Our team lives and works in the neighborhoods in which our projects are built; an ethos of community involvement is encouraged at every level. At Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS, our people are our most valuable resource. We are a team of dedicated individuals who passionately believe in the power of design to positively shape the world.

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