David Joshua Plager
Senior Architect @DLR Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Architect @DLR Group
Los Angeles, CA, US
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group is 100 percent employee-owned and fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge, and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Environmental Design, Computer Science, Italian
Harvard-Westlake School
Math, art history, religion, languages, English writing, speech/debate, architecture
ABOUT DAVID JOSHUA PLAGER
I bring over 30 years of experience as an architect, navigating diverse markets and leading design and construction teams to deliver comprehensive architectural solutions. At the core of my practice are principles focused on understanding client needs, fostering collaboration, and achieving tangible results.With a track record of spearheading transformative projects valued at over $12 billion, I firmly believe in the architect\'s role as a catalyst for elevating human experiences and healing planet earth, moving beyond mere functional, safe, on-time/budget designs.My client roster includes industry leaders such as Intel, TSMC, Amazon, United Airlines, the US Navy & Veterans Health Administration, LAUSD & LACCD and TriMet Transit. Skilled in communication and team dynamics, I specialize in aligning diverse talents to achieve shared goals.Service Expertise- Preparing design and construction studies, and developing models, drawings, and specifications- Ensuring compliance with codes and regulations, providing government review assistance- Offering expert advice through site and building evaluations and consultations- Developing comprehensive work plans, design budgets, schedules, proposals- Conducting thorough constructability assessments and cost/benefit analyses- Managing agreements, contracts, amendments, and work/task orders- Facilitating the selection and coordination of engineering consultants- Drafting bid documents, providing claims and legal support- Managing RFIs, submittals, reports, certifications- Post-occupancy surveys, reports- ForensicsMarkets- Residential: single-family dwellings, apartments, and assisted living facilities- Educational: preschools, K-12, and higher education institutions- Justice: juvenile facilities and maximum-security prisons- Industrial: semiconductor, food, and beverage industries- Mixed High-Rise: retail, office, hotel, and condo spaces- Transportation: bus maintenance and light rail systems- Healthcare: in-patient and out-patient care facilities- Commercial: office, restaurant, and storage spaces- Civic: museum, stadium, and coliseum concepts- Historic: districting and preservation efforts- Forensic: analysis and reporting servicesSoftware / Platforms- Revit: Spearheading development, training, and ongoing support of resources to optimize project efficiency and collaboration - integrations with AutoCAD, Navis Tekla, SmartPlant, Enscape, TwinMotion- Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams- Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, SharePoint, Windows
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