Travis Armbrister

About Travis Armbrister

My Granddaddy lured me into architecture and I\'m grateful he did.He was a carpenter and when I was in primary school, he took me to work with him all the time. I love to draw so when he showed me blueprints, he knew I was hooked. From then on I centered anything I did around architecture like: • Playing with Lego sets and drawing cities of my own creation religiously.• Taking extra art classes after school and entering competitions to develop my style. • Focusing more intently in physics and geography classes. • And even becoming an architect\'s apprentice for a year after high school to save up for college.Growing up in Nassau, Bahamas, its a dream to venture to a foreign country and gain a college education. So, when the opportunity presented itself I grabbed it desperately. Knowing how architectural design can dramatically enrich the lives of my country\'s people, has been my fuel to continue growing until I can return home and complete my first project. I\'ve met so many kind and talented folks along this journey that have contributed to my growth as a professional and a human being. So if you\'re interested in challenging design problems, collaborating, making big dreams come true or just want to connect please do not hesitate to message me.

Experience

1. Project Architect

   Perkins&Will

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. • Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans, and details, ensuring quality control and completion. • Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project. • Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions. • Reviews shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for conformance with design. • Administers applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.). • Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews. • Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance and in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. • Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. • Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance. • Mentors staff. • Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Education

• Tuskegee University

  Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Research
• Graphic Design
• Autocad
• Indesign
• Revit
• V-Ray
• Illustrator
• Architectural Drawings
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Rendering
• Ecotect
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Rhino 3d
• Autocad Architecture
• 3d Studio Max
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office