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Emely Taveras Robbs
Richmond, VA
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About
Licensed Architect in Virginia with 12+ years of experience in the residential, hospitality, cultural and higher education markets. Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams and completing construction drawings. Additional skills include: code research, consultant coordination, project management, interior environments, casework design, Revit, 3D Rendering; Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Newforma Project Management.
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Education
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B.S. in Architecture ArchitectureAndrews University2008 - 2012The curriculum is centered on principles which promote human well-being, intentional design and hands-on learning, The heart of the curriculum is the design studio, where your creativity is cultivated and put to work in a practical and collaborative education.
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M.Arch ArchitectureAndrews University2012 - 2012NAAB Accredited Program. When completed in conjunction with the B.S. Architecture, M.ARCH is earned in two semesters. The graduate program has a strong emphasis on urban design. The Fall 2012 class project was to design a masterplan for Andrews University. The masterplan was ultimately adopted by the University and is still the guiding document for future growth.
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Experience
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Architecture Learning ManagerNov 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)Part of the company leadership team overseeing architecture education initiatives.
Manage and mentor an 8-person team including development of new company design standards.
Drive organizational change and team performance.
Hired as an architecture subject matter expert and promoted within 6-months to team manager. -
Project Architect/Project ManagerIsland ArchitectsRichmond, VANov 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)Managed the design and construction of multi-million-dollar private residences.
Led a 5-person multidisciplinary team, coordinating directly with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Organized client and contractor meetings to resolve design and construction challenges. -
Architect/OwnerEmely Taveras Robbs ArchitectRichmond, VAJan 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 10 months)Directed multiple residential renovation and addition projects, including approvals for historic properties.
Oversaw all phases from concept through construction, ensuring alignment with client goals and budgets.
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ArchitectJun 2013 - Mar 2020 (6 years 9 months)Promoted ahead of schedule from Intern to Project Architect/Project Manager.
Led office-wide BIM education and developed standards adopted across the firm.
Managed complex higher education and cultural projects from feasibility studies through construction administration.
Coordinated international consultant teams, oversaw budgets and schedules, and presented design work to stakeholders.
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InternWightman & AssociatesOct 2012 - May 2013 (7 months)Led 3D modeling and visualizations to support project delivery.
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Awards
2018 Richard L. Ford Jr. Award from AIA Richmond
2015 Alice Lehman Sunday Prize from AIA Richmond
2013 Henry Adams Medal & Certificate from AIA -
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AIA - American Institute of Architects
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On Coroflot@EmelyTaverasRobbs, member since 2020
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