Resumé

FREDERIC DEBACKERE

OVERVIEW:
• Experienced in high end design and construction for both residential and commercial venues
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)/Engineering system coordination
• Extensive administrative experience/staff management
• Creative problem solving/project feasibility/troubleshooting
• Inventive design/conceptual design solutions
• Team player/good communication skills
• Proficient in Revit Building, AutoCAD, Form-Z, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office, knowledge of Vectorworks
• Fluent in French and English; knowledge of Italian and German

EDUCATION:


School of Decorative Arts, Strasbourg, France

Masters Degree In Design: Architecture, product & exhibit Design. (Award of Excellence)

Bachelors Degree In Fine Art: Metal, ceramic, wood, glass, 3D software, photography, video. (Award of Excellence)

Superior School of Applied Arts, Roubaix, France

Associate Degree Of Communication Space: Trade show, point of purchase, packaging, set & exhibit design

Baccalaureate Degree Of Applied Arts: General and Art study

Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, Chicago, IL
Good Design Award for the “Slimmy” chair, part of the permanent collection

NCARB: Completed record for Architectural Intern Development Program

EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager/Drafter

MB Architecture, East Hampton, NY (November 2007-August 2011)

Design development, construction set and administration for high end Hampton projects and small commercial interiors
(Example: 9500sf modern home addition) Developed and drafted 120 construction drawing sheets
Performed all phases of design and construction administration using Revit Building and AutoCAD

• Development of 3D model advanced communication between contractor, engineer, energy consultants;
increment of revision of steel structure, HVAC and lighting plans optimized by accurate model
• Increased accuracy in construction of structural elements by effectively overseeing office/consultant communication;
• Managed shop drawing with German window manufacture and steel fabricator, predicted conflict and miss alignment
• On site observation and presence provided effective communication with hand-made sketches
• Generated Revit template file for project budget; enhanced office drawing production time with loaded components
• Introduced Revit Building software to the office; increased staff productivity through BIM training
• Implemented 3D view and animation to enhance client communication during design phase

Project Manager/Drafter

Di Sunno Architecture, East Hampton, NY (November 2005-October 2007)

Design, permit, construction set and administration for traditional and modern Hampton projects using Revit

• Generated 14 projects using Revit (2 weeks for a small addition permit set); maintained office schedule through client/contractor coordination

Project Manger/Drafter

Peter Marino Architects, East Hampton, NY & NYC (November. 2003-Oct. 2005)

Design, construction drawing and administration for 7000SF modern oceanfront project in Sagaponack, NY; retail project in Manhasset, NY using AutoCAD

• Launched 3D design quick visualization using Form-Z in East Hampton office allowing for increased flexibility and effectiveness in working with client through design development phase.
• Construction administration/over site for Chanel store facade drawing set; improvements to time-management for senior architects

Project Manager/Drafter

Rosenberg Kolb Architects, New York City (June-Sept. 2003)
Developed design and construction documents using AutoCAD for high-end Upper East Side residences; renovation of 4000sf apartment interior; renovation of town house

Assistant Designer/Studio Manager/Drafter

Gaetano Pesce Studio (June 1998-October 2000)

Design development/construction set for international project: “Rubber House” G. Pesce property in Brazil. “Le pavillon des saveurs”, Rocher des Doms, Avignon, France. Exhibition design,“Andy Warhol a Factory;” Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; press relations, office management

• Developed innovative architecture and exhibition design with Mr Pesce for builder, consultant and curator
• Initiated product design development of resin prototypes (wood matrix and resin mold) for: Open Sky Collection (furniture, lighting), chador lamp and silicone carpets. Fulfilled Mr. Pesce's concepts in realizing experimental objects in Milan design fair (1999); followed by set up of international production line
• General studio responsibilities: supervised productions for 1999 Milan design fair; improved molds, matrix and streamlined production; doubled daily quantity and reduced material; increased profit by studying cost of fabrication and modified budget constraints; maintained international sales; retailer liaison

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Interior Designer freelance

Starwood Hotel & Resorts Worldwide, White Plains, NY (Feb.-Sept. 2002)

• Created presentation board, floor plan, rendering and material listing for future Sheraton and Westin Hotels

Design Consultant

Greenporter Hotel, Greenport, NY ( 2002)

• Designed 12ft long wave cabinetry for new extension. Design set using AutoCAD. Supervised mock up


RELATED EXPERIENCE, con’t:

3D Visualizer and Consultant

Dennis Oppenheim studio, New York City (November 2000-June 2003)

• Developed artist sketches for Public Art Commission through physical models and 3D renderings using Form-Z
• Won $1M competition Sacramento, CA “Flying Gardens” within 2 weeks. Other successful commissions include: "Blue Shirt" Milwaukee, WI, "Multi-Helix Tower" San Pedro, CA, "Entrance Piece" Taiwan, "Garden of Evidence" LA, CA, "Reconstructed Dwelling", Charlotte NC

Projects by Frederic Debackere

Residence-East Hampton NY-MB Architecture
25 Files

Ocean Front Residence-Sagaponack NY-Peter Marino Architects
21 Files

Entertainment Center Montauk NY Residence-Di Sunno Architecture
2 Files

Chanel Store Facade-Americana Manhasset-NY-Peter Marino Architects
9 Files

Barneys New York-Americana Manhasset-Peter Marino Architects
1 File

Bank-NY
8 Files

Leggiadro-Americana Manhasset-Peter Marino Architects
3 Files

Residence-Amagansett NY
7 Files

Slimmy Chair-Borndesign
12 Files

Referral letters
3 Files