Other responsibilities will include coordinating and incorporating AIA Standard, State and other Owner provided front-end documents as required for projects, coordinating spec sections from consultants and incorporating them into Project Manuals, assisting with updating of office master specifications, managing the office Architectural Resources Library, and assisting in the production of project addenda.

The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with building products and materials and a keen interest in collaborative problem solving, as well as resource management skills, excellent documentation, communication and technical skills. Other responsibilities will include updating and maintaining the department’s project scheduling, organizing and compiling contract documents as required for a variety of project types, coordinating appointments and meetings and maintaining the department’s calendar.

Qualified applicants will have a solid and progressive work history with a minimum of 5-years experience in a professional office environment, strong organizational, written and verbal skills, the ability to prioritize task and handle multiple projects.  Applicants must be proficient in MSOffice and Adobe Professional.  Preference will be given to those applicants experienced with FastTrack Schedule, SpecsIntact, and NewForma. CDT/ CCS certification a plus.

Interested applicants should send a resume with a cover letter, identifying this particular position and location in the subject, to our Talent ManagementGroup, at talentmanagement@ls3p.com or fax 704.371.7978. 

LS3P is pleased to participate in a variety of employee benefits; however, we do not offer relocation assistance/ reimbursement for this position. 

LS3P is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ e-Verify Employer. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, status as a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Services, or any other characteristic or category protected by federal, state or local law.

LS3P encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to apply.

Becky Smith had the honor of being named Principal.  LS3P’s Principal Program honors those with an enduring record of substantial contributions to the firm.  Principals serve as a valued resource in the firm, an advisor to the clients within their area of expertise and a recognized leader among their peers.  LS3P recognized David Anderson, David Ramey, Scott Sampson, and Spencer Dixon as Associate Principals.  With these new titles, they will become shareholders in the firm.

Elected by the Board of Directors, Chris Lucas, Chris Maltba, Danny Adams, David Snider, Dean Webb, Dianne McNeff, Goran Pogarcic, Hal Shute, Jayraj Raval, Kelly Walker, Laura McLeod, and Paul Fretz have been named Senior Associates; meanwhile, Alexis Brewer, Ben Anderson, Clint Riddle, Daniela Ayers, David Carr, Dylan Towe, Elizabeth Caliendo, Emma Butler, John Works, Kim Gordon, Lauren McCord, Matt Tindall, Megan Bowles, Melissa Smith, Sarah Gregory, Scott Ferguson, and Stephen Ramos were named Associates.  LS3P’s Associate and Senior Associate programs were established to recognize employees who exemplify leadership, a positive attitude, loyalty, professionalism, and service to the company.

LS3P is honored to be ranked 1st in the architecture category in ENR’s Top Design Firms in the Southeast and 15th overall.  For a complete list of the Top Design Firms in the Southeast click here.

Janet Caponi is an active member and past co-chair of the Membership Committee of CREW Charlotte and Associate Principal of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. CREW Charlotte strives to influence the success of the commercial real estate industry by advancing the achievements of women.

Photos from left to right:

RETAIL WINNER- Caviar and Bananas Gourmet Market and Cafe (Charleston, SC)

HEALTHCARE WINNER – MUSC College of Dental Medicine (Charleston, SC)

SUSTAINABLE WINNER- The Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology (Georgetown, SC)

SUSTAINABLE HONORABLE MENTION – Bowman and Brooke LLP (Columbia, SC)

RESIDENTIAL WINNER- Anson House (Charleston, SC)

RESIDENTIAL HONORABLE MENTION – The Bridge House (Greenville, SC)

GOVERNMENT/INSTITUTIONAL HONORABLE MENTION- Central Carolina Technical College Health Sciences (Sumter, SC)

Chuck Hultstrand joined LS3P in 2003, having previously served as Director of Design with Boudreaux Hultstrand & Carter in Columbia, South Carolina. Chuck’s undergraduate studies at Princeton University and his graduate studies at Rice University are the basis for his design philosophy which emphasizes commitment to the clients’ vision and the community context. With a strong focus on institutional and faith based projects, Chuck has designed an array of campus master plans, university buildings, healthcare facilities and places of worship. He has provided design leadership for Clemson University’s Sandhill Research and Education Center, the CU-ICAR Center for Emerging Technology, First Baptist Greenville’s Youth Center, the Columbia International University Library, and the Kingswood University Chapel in New Brunswick, Canada.

[excerpt from ENR.com click here to read more]

This team, including developer Raiford Trask III, architectural firm LS3P and co-developer Flywheel, LLC, will take the next 30 days to draft a plan, including costs and benefits for the City of Wilmington. The plan will then be presented to the City Council who will have the opportunity to review and vote on the proposal after it is vetted by an independent firm, which the city is expected to name next week.

Mike Plant, executive vice president of the Atlanta Braves said that this is a financing model the Braves have used to great success.

“We believe the city council will quickly recognize the value and opportunity this approach provides,” Plant said.

The ballpark will remain a public-private partnership between the city and private investors, and the Braves and Mandalay have restated their long-term commitment to Wilmington. One potential benefit of private financing is a longer potential loan term that reduces annual costs. In addition, the city will not be taking on the construction and financing risks, which will be borne by the private developers.

Rich Neumann, president of baseball development for Mandalay Baseball said that today’s announcement and this private proposal come as a response to several conversations he’s had with Wilmington residents in the past few months.

“I have had conversations with all the members of the City Council, Wilmington business leaders and residents, and one of their chief concerns has been the city taking responsibility for financing and constructing a ballpark,” Neumann said. “Thanks to Raiford and Clay and the group here today, we can address their concerns while also putting together a great deal for the city.

“Making the announcement with us today, we have our entire development and financing team. These respected local groups will put together and present the city council with a proposal for their consideration in time for budget deliberations.”

Neumann said that today’s announcement represents an important next step for the project.

“Ultimately, a privately-funded ballpark will be a better deal for Wilmington, and addresses the concerns we’ve heard from taxpayers,” Neumann said.

Members of the development team include:

Mike Plant and Chip Moore with the Atlanta Braves
Rich Neumann with Mandalay Baseball Properties
Clay Boardman with Flywheel, LLC in Augusta, GA; co-developer
Raiford Trask with Trask Land Company in Wilmington, NC; co-developer
Chris Boney with LS3P Associates Ltd. in Wilmington; lead architect of the development team
Laura Miller with LS3P Associates
Jonathan Cole with Pendulum Studio in Kansas City, MO; design architect
Chet Roach with Brailsford & Dunlavey in Charlotte, NC; project manager
Mark Jones with Brasfield & Gorrie in Raleigh, NC; co-construction manager
Chris Reid with Thomas Construction Group in Wilmington, NC; co-construction manager
Richard Collier and Margaret Gray with McKim & Creed in Wilmington, NC; civil engineers

LS3P volunteers explained the design sequence starting with an idea or hand sketch and getting it down on paper in the form of technical architecture and engineering drawings and specifications. Once the plans are approved, construction can begin. Architects and engineers stay involved during construction and follow the progress until the building is completed and turned over to the Owner. One highlight was a time-lapsed movie of a 2-year construction project that unfolded in 1.5 minutes.  Another segment on green architecture, lighting and glare analysis and renewable materials reinforced their understanding of sustainable design.

Architecture and engineering firms have moved beyond the traditional CAD and instead use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to manage team projects.  Students saw demonstrations of Revit Architecture software, building animation and took virtual tours of Marshville, Charlotte, Chicago, New York and Hong Kong. They were encouraged to explore Google SketchUp to develop their own basic plans and 3-D models and even see their designs in Google Earth.

The group was introduced to Romare Bearden, the Charlotte-born African American artist, now honored with a beautiful 5.2 acre urban park; Swiss architect Mario Butta and Swiss sculptor Jean Tinquely, known for his kinetic machines. After observing LS3P working studios, the students toured the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to see mid-20^th century exhibits and the 17-foot Firebird on the museum plaza.

Depending on the type of building, tying in elements of style and flair may be harder than expected. Hospitals  are one type of building where functionality and design must go hand-in-hand. In developing this list of The 25 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the World, we considered interior and exterior features and their health-promoting qualities. Designs including warm woods and nature-inspired elements, soft color schemes, and exterior facades designed with regards to their natural settings placed these facilities on the list.

The most beautiful hospitals span the globe,  including facilities in the United States, Austria, Thailand, Panama, Switzerland, China, and others – evidence that health-focused design has no boundaries.

[Excerpt from healthexecnews.com, click here to read more.]