1983-Present MICHAEL FOSTER, LEED APMichael.Foster.348@gmail.com 404.545.9696

Auburn UniversityBachelor of ArchitectureMaster of Community PlanningGraduate GPA: 3.75Relevant Planning Coursework: “History and Theory of Urban Form,” “Urban Design Studio,” and “Planning Law, Ethics, and Implementation”

Grissom High SchoolAdvanced Diploma

Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart, & Associates, Inc.Atlanta, Georgia Architecture Intern Projects: 9-story offi ce tower and parking deck in Gainesville, GAResponsibilities: - Development of the tower core from early Design Development through Construction Documents - Attending meetings, applying changes to drawings – especially fl oor plans, BOMA calculations, door schedule, details, interior elevations, millwork, and fi nish schedule.- 3D modeling of the parking deck for rendering - Coordination between Architecture, Landscape, and Interiors; communication with suppliers and consultants

Fuqua and Partners ArchitectsHuntsville, AlabamaArchitecture InternResponsibilities:- Generating plan and elevation schemes for projects in both Schematic Design and Design Development- Measuring, translating, and drafting existing structures for addition and renovation projects- Interface with clients on-site

801 Franklin, Trim Master’s Tree Service, Camp Timberlake for Boys, McAlister’s Gourmet Deli, Bizilia’s Cafe, Chick-Fil-A

Mac OS + Windows XPSketchUp Modeling SoftwareAutoCAD 2006, ADT 2007 (2D +3D) Adobe Photoshop, InDesignHand modeling, drafting, and sketching

Atlanta Beltline planning effort LEED for New Construction Version 2.2 accredited May 2009Participant in Small Town Design Initiative in Abbeville, ALParticipant in Montgomery, Alabama Downtown Revitalization Charette conducted by Dover, Kohl and Partners

Books, Guitar, Mandolin, movies, Urbanism, travel, Globalism, Branding

2001-Present

PROFESSIONAL 2008-2009

ACADEMIC 2002-2008

Summer 2007

Activities

Interests

1998-2002

PERSONAL Skills

From June 2008 to February 2009 I worked as an intern at Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart, and Associates, Inc. During most of my time there I worked on City View Center, a nine-story, 125,000 square foot speculative offi ce building and parking deck located in Gainesville, Georgia. The rendering at right shows the main approach to the structure.

City View Center is the fi rst phase of a three phase development that is meant to set a new standard for luxury in Gainesville. The prominent siting and location of the project, and the use of materials, from the exterior curtain wall to the marble and fi ne wood interior applications, all convey its importance. In addition, at nine-stories high, City View Center will be the tallest structure in Gainesville.

The other four images show my specifi c contribution to the project. The top two are different views of the proposed parking deck design. I generated a 3D model of the structure using AutoCAD. The model includes every detail of the structure, including structural footings, expansion joints, stair railings, and door frames. In addition to the three-story model shown here, I also generated a six-story version that would likely be implemented in the second or third phase of the development.

The bottom two images show the progress of the building core from early schematic design to fi nal construction documents. I was responsible for updating and maintaining all of the plan drawings as well as optimizing the spatial layout of the core. This process required attending meetings, coordinating with structural and HVAC consultants, and constant communication with the other team members.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESRSS and Associates, Inc.

May 2008 - February 2009

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URBAN DESIGNSmall Town Design Initiative

Fall 2006

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The Small Town Design Initiative program offers design services to small Alabama communities in need of a cohesive vision for their future growth. The program is associated with Auburn’s Urban Studio and, in this case, the Architecture/Community Planning dual degree program.

Myself and three other students, lead by several members of Auburn’s architecture and planning faculty, brought the STDI program to Abbeville, Alabama. This process included extensive research of the town’s history, detailed recording and analysis of their existing built environment, and a series of open community meetings facilitated by the Abbeville Chamber of Commerce.

The meetings culminated in a weekend-long charette in which the student and faculty teams produced dozens of images to convey ideas for future growth and presented them to the community in a fi nal open forum. The ideas suggest forms of growth to minimize sprawl, strategies for preserving and reinforcing the character of their historic downtown, ways to encourage tourism, and other general improvements to beautify the town and connect the people in it.

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ARCHITECTUREHudson Farms Public Library

Fall 2007

The Hudson Farms Public Library was designed as a part of a larger Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) project. Provided with a preliminary master plan developed by Dover, Kohl & Partners, my studio collectively set about translating the two-dimensional guidelines into a three-dimensional town experience.

My portion of the town was two blocks located adjacent to the main town square. Within these two blocks, I had to include the town’s public library. I chose to site the library on the corner across from the square in the most prominent location. The structure is designed to be highly visible and important, a symbol of civic pride. In contrast, the infi ll buildings I designed are simple and subdued, as their primary function is to defi ne the public realm of the street.