Featured Architect Firms:
KME Architects, Leo A. Daly, Pugsley, Simpson &
Coulter, RAFI Architects, & UNLV
School of Architecture, YWS Architects, Oxana Narovniak, sculptor.
Architects will showcase projects, share their vision, and discusss career opportunities.
The Las Vegas Design Center @ the World Market Center
Building A, Fountain Foyer
495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Kelvin Haywood is the president and founding member of KME Architects, a Las Vegas based Architectural firm that has been recognized for its progressive architectural style and community involvement. Kelvin has over 20 years or architectural and design experience. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Architecture as well as his Masters of Architecture Degree from the University of Las Vegas Nevada. He is a designer and a mentor to children, high school and college students aspiring to become architects. www.kmearchitects.com
Oxana Narozniak was born in Germany of Ukranian parents. She was raised in Brazil and took up her studies in the United States where she became a citizen. Her work is an abstraction of the female figure. She perceives the body as an interaction of volume, space and geometry. Oxana obtained her B.A. from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Her work has been featured in exhibits across the globe and in books such as 100 Anos De Escultura No Brasil, Masp Oficio Da Escultura, and Sesc Escultura Brasileira,Masp
Sean Coulter started as an intern with Pugsley. Simpson. Coulter. Architects in 1991 (formerly Welles Pugsley Architects). Within a couple of years, he was regularly contributing design ideas to larger firm projects. In 2006, Sean became a partner with the firm and the name was changed in 2008 to Pugsley. Simpson. Coulter. Architects. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 and a Bachelor of Architecture in 1991 from Louisiana Tech University. Sean is currently the President of the Nevada State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA.) www.pscarchitects.com
Dr. Robert A. Fielden is the Principal and Lead Designer for RAFI Architects. His reputation for contributions to architectural excellence dates back to 1967and is the recipient of the Western Mountain Region, AIA Honor Award for the Chemistry Building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Fielden obtained his Doctorate of Architecture from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. He currently serves as a focus group advisor, assisting the City of North Las Vegas develop its new zoning code and a member of the board of directors for the Desert Wetlands Conservancy.www.rafi-nevada.com
Torrey Tracy is currently a student in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Masters of Architecture Bridge program School of Architecture. Torrey has focused his studies on exploring materials and forms that are both aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. In 2010, he obtained an internship with assemblageSTUDIO, a local design firm. Most recently, Torrey became the first recipient of the Michael Alcorn Architecture Scholarship, an award established in honor of the late School of Architecture Professor. Torrey also works part time with the City of Las Vegas, assisting in community events. http://architecture.unlv.edu
Clemente Cicoria states that design has always been his passion. In Italy he learned to appreciate nature by working in "La Niviera" (the farm), the same land that his family has owned and worked for over 8 generations. Clemente studied at the Università Degli Studi Architecture di Torino Italy before graduating magna cum laude with a Masters of Architecture from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. His 5th year project "urbanBLOCK" and his thesis project "Ngage" both receiving AIA design excellence awards and publications.
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