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Christopher Slater

2369 Caminito Afuera San Diego, CA 92107T: +16199178907

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SKILLS // LANGUEAGES

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Programs: RhinoSketchUpArchiCADRevitAutoCAD3DS MaxEcotectGrasshopperV-RayMaxwellKerkytheaPhotoShopIllustratorInDesignDream WeaverFlashWordExcelPower PointKeynote

Programming: Basic knowledge of C, Visual C++, HTML, Action Script

Languages: English: NativeItalian: ConversationalSpanish: Basic

Northeastern University, Boston, MAM.Arch, Architecture // Concentration: Urban Planning & Public PolicyThesis: Resleient Costal Liesure Enviroments, Zadar, CroatiaHonors: AIA Henry Adams Certificate

Northeastern University, Boston, MABachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch) // Minor: Urban StudiesHonors: Deans List, Magna Cum Laud

Academic Initiatives Abroad Inc., Rome, Italy16 Week Architectural Design & Analysis Studio Subjects: Architecture // Italian

High Tech High School, (HTH) San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma // Communication // Fabrication // Media Studies

Fall 2012 - Spring 2013



Fall 2009

Summer 2009

Spring -Summer 2010

Spring -Summer 2011

ZEROLABOFFICE, Shanghai, ChinaDesignerDirected concept design for SAS performing arts center competitionCoordinated numerous submissions for several key projects as project managerActed as lead designer during concept development of two Montessori schoolsConceptualized redesign of the Jiading Exhibition CenterDeveloped modular shelving system for Amway retail shopsPrepared and lead presentations directly with clients

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates KPF, New York, NYArchitecture Design AssistantFacilitated concept design through SD of 1.5mft2 mixed-use project in Hangzhou, ChinaContributed numerous design studies to aid concept realizationCoordinated with Chinese developer on unit, podium, & tower plans for government approvalProposed numerous facade studies for several landmark projectsCollaborated with team designers and senior architect on concept development

Safdie Rabines Architects, San Diego, CAArchitectural Intern Produced 3D models for 500 bed student housing project in San MarcosSubmitted RFQ’s for city, county, and international competitionsDetailed construction documents in Revit for UCLA student-centerManaged product and materials distributorsCreated materials boards for county approvalServed as project coordinator with Architectural Record

Austin Veum Robbins Partners AVRP, San Diego, CAArchitectural Intern Detailed project shop drawings in AutoCAD for Coronado High school Developed and presented case study for live work loft in Little Italy

Fall 2006

Fall 2006

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Christopher Slater


Resilient Coastal Leisure Environments: A Comparative Study of Urban Rehabilitation Strategies in the Algarve & DalmatiaThis project investigates how future tourism development might be better leveraged to cre-ate more resilient coastal environments. Coordinated by Ricardo Camacho and Ivan Rupnik with support from MSF/NeoCivil construction and development. In collaboration with EUVG School of Architecture in Coimbra, Portugal and the Spatial Planning and Development Office of Zadar, Croatia.

San Diego Bay Guide: A Story of Exploitation and Restoration, ISBN: 978-1888691177An in depth synthesis of historical and modern impacts on the complex urban marine envi-ronment. Specifically, analyzing industries relationship to local geography and the utilization of resources in the region. Including original research and first-hand descriptions combined with an in depth biological survey of coastal habitats and wildlife.

EDUCATION

RELATED EXPERIENCE

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Ivan RupnikNortheastern UniversitySchool of ArchitectureLecturer // Thesis Advisor360 Huntington Ave.Boston, MA [email protected]+1.617.417.7265

Henry ChiangZEROLABOFFICEPrincipalTai Kang Lu Lane 200 Building 1, 3rd FloorShanghai, China, 200025 [email protected]+86.21.6473.7100

Jeff KenoffKohn Pedersen FoxDirector11 West 42nd StreetNew York, NY [email protected]+1.212.237.3439

Taal SafdieSafdie Rabines ArchitectsPrincipal1101 Washington PlaceSan Diego, CA [email protected]+1.619.297.6153

Sam ChoiNortheastern UniversitySchool of ArchitectureLecturer360 Huntington Ave.Boston, MA [email protected]+1.617.491.5034

Studio Projects:Bonsai PavilionBoat HouseSouth End LibraryPrimary School Academy in Rome Worcester Master PlanCommunity CenterPublic Housing TowerMIT Future_LabZadar Waterfront

REFERENCES PROJECTS

Christopher Slater

Concept Design

Construction Docs.

Construction Admin

Construction Admin

Post Construction

Concept Design

Post Construction

Concept Design -Schematic Design

Schematic Design -Construction Admin

Schematic Design -Construction Admin

Schematic Design -Construction Docs.Design Development -Construction Docs.

Design Development

Design Development -Schematic Design


Concept Development


Design Development - Schematic Design

DESIGN PHASE

AVRP1604 India St. Lofts, San Diego, CACase study housing proposal for live work lofts in Little Italy

USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA Theater seating arrangements for performance space in aircraft carrier museum

Coronado High School, Coronado, CAShop drawings to coordinate with contractor for wood shop expansion

Safdie Rabines ArchitectsCal State San Marcos Student Housing, San Marcos, CAFacilitated in 3D conceptualization, managed product suppliers, submitted design schemes and material boards for county approval

UCLA South Campus Student Center, Los Angeles, CADetailed shop drawings, amended construction documents in Revit, LEED silver project

Robert Paine Scripps Forum, SIO, UCSD, La Jolla, CAReferenced all SKD’s and produced complete set of as built drawings

Lusail City Bridge, Doha, QatarCompiled and submit winning RFQ for bridge competition entry

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Los Angeles, CAPrimary coordinator between Architectural Record, SRA, and photographers, submit plans, sections, and write up

KPFHangzhou (Baida) Super-Block, Hangzhou, China Facilitated in project conceptualization and development, digital modeling, rendering, physi-cal modeling, 3D printing, diagrams, floor plans, sections, presentations for 82,000 m2 mixed use super block

Forum 66, Shenyang, ChinaNumerous design studies for major facade redesign, interior massing adjustments, and fire suppression studies for 842,000 m2 mixed use super block

Riverside 66, Tianjin, ChinaFacade revisions, renderings, design studies, construction document addendum for 152,000 m2 retail shopping center

Cairo Private Residences, Cairo, EgyptLighting studies, full scale mock ups of exterior details, central stair design for 5,000 m2

private compound

ZEROLABOFFICEShanghai American School Performing Arts Center SAS, Shanghai, ChinaLead designer working directly under the principals, primary coordinator for all competition documents and submissions

Jiading Exhibition Center, Jiading, ChinaConceptualized major redesign of new exhibition space for city

Montessori School of Shanghai, Shanghai, ChinaPrimary designer for several new campus proposals, including interior fit out

Bocca Restaurant, Shanghai, ChinaConcept design and brand identity for premier restaurant on the bund

Samuel Residence, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaLead designer, project manager, lead meetings directly with clients

Sinochem Hongquiao Competition, Shanghai, China Lead coordinator between CANNON Design and ZLO, project manager for ZLO team, man-aged all communication and submissions for winning competition entry of mixed used multi block development

American Institute for Architectural Students (AIAS) Morpholio Project: Elite Advisory Council MemberRowing: National Level, Elite Competitor, MVP Construction Experience: Foundations, Framing, Siding

ACTIVITIES

PROJECT: Waterfront Redevelopment

LOCATION:Zadar, Croatia

TYPE: Infrastructure // Urbanism

YEAR: 2013

Within the context of resilient tourism as a form of coastal rehabilitation transportation infrastructure as a form of regional planning holds the greatest potential for creating economic resiliency as well as the highest number of exter-nal benefits that can lead to regional rehabilitation. In the coastal town of Zadar, Croatia’s second largest infrastructure project is currently underway to create a new super-port in an attempt to stimulate economic development along the south-ern Dalmatian coast. With the new port currently under construction the harborside of the historic port surround-ing the peninsula becomes an opportunity for speculative de-velopment and reimagination. Through the insertion of tacti-cal floating elements along the existing harborside the old city can strategically invigorate its historic center while simulta-neously freeing up dry land for new speculative development. With a new floating infra-structure system the city can systematically deploy multiple temporary elements to ac-commodate seasonal influx in capacity and special events. Building on the country’s rich shipbuilding industry, the proj-ect harnesses the country’s di-rect relationship with the wa-ter and transportation as a way of revitalizing the urban core.

WORK SAMPLES

Christopher Slater | 2369 Caminito Afuera, San Diego, CA 92107 | +1.619.917.8907 | christopher-slater.com | [email protected]

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PROJECT:

Waterfront RedevelopmentLOCATION:

Zadar, CroatiaTYPE:

Infrastructure // UrbanismYEAR:

2013

Within the context of resilient

tourism as a form of coastal

rehabilitation transportation

infrastructure as a form of

regional planning holds the

greatest potential for creating

economic resiliency as well as

the highest number of exter-

nal benefits that can lead to

regional rehabilitation. In the

coastal town of Zadar, Croatia’s

second largest infrastructure

project is currently underway to

create a new super-port in an

attempt to stimulate economic

development along the south-

ern Dalmatian coast. With

the new port currently under

construction the harborside

of the historic port surround-

ing the peninsula becomes an

opportunity for speculative de-

velopment and reimagination.

Through the insertion of tacti-

cal floating elements along the

existing harborside the old city

can strategically invigorate its

historic center while simulta-

neously freeing up dry land for

new speculative development.

With a new floating infra-

structure system the city can

systematically deploy multiple

temporary elements to ac-

commodate seasonal influx in

capacity and special events.

Building on the country’s rich

shipbuilding industry, the proj-

ect harnesses the country’s di-

rect relationship with the wa-

ter and transportation as a way

of revitalizing the urban core.

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PROJECT: MIT FV Development_LabLOCATION:Cambridge, MATYPE: Institution // AcademicYEAR: 2012

Seeking to develop a new pro-gram between venture capital and applied academic research the MIT FV Development_Lab is a complex program housing venture capitalists, academic space, research & development laboratories, as well as start up ventures resulting from shared habitation. The project was largely derived from a series of studies on creating integrated building system tectonics. The primary modality for the project was to create a highly efficient and interconnected building prototype by combin-ing and leveraging multiple systems into highly efficient building strategies. When de-ployed on the site, the proj-ect mitigated several existing structures as well as unique building parameters to create a complex project that tested the limits of the system creating in a complex and highly resolved project.

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PROJECT: Roxbury Terrace

LOCATION:Boston,MA

TYPE: Housing // Mixed Use

YEAR: 2011

Located along the Melnea Cass Corridor, Roxbury Terrace is a mixed use residential develop-ment in the heart of the rap-idly expanding Dudley Square neighborhood. Offering a mix of luxury and affordable units for singles and families, The project seeks to create afford-able high quality housing by limiting the square footage and creating units suited to match a variety of different lifestyles and occupants. In combination with a strong focus on leasable retail space on the lower floors Roxbury Terrace aims not only to help revitalize this burgeon-ing neighborhood but also be an economically prosperous proposal. As a landmark proj-ect for the area the tower will stand as a beacon for new de-velopment in the area.

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PROJECT: Academy for the 20th Century

LOCATION:Rome, Italy

TYPE: Housing//Exibition//Academic

YEAR: 2009

Through a complex study of the site the project leverages several historical and formal layers resulting in a mitigated palimpsest. The major mor-phological generator for the project was referencing his-torical building types of Rome as well as designing a building that was inherently affected by the historical Aqua Clau-dia that ran through the site. The project included housing for scholars, meeting rooms, teaching spaces, work studios, exhibition halls, a library, and a museum. The unique program of the project then differentiat-ed the projects resulting parts resulting in a complex urban center that is simultaneously of the city as well as a new insertion into the urban fabric affected by time.

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PROJECT: Hangzhou Super-Block

LOCATION:Hangzhou, China

TYPE: Mixed Use // Retail // Office

YEAR: 2010

COMPANY: KPF // Labtop

The Hangzhou (Baida) Mixed Use Super-block is a large de-velopment designed to provide an iconic structure in Hang-zhou’s new Central Business District. Containing a mixture of high-end retail, office, ho-tel, and residential programs the project is a landmark proj-ect for the region. The site is a conglomeration of several large blocks to create a large super-block capable of holding larger programs and amenities. While accommodating these new larger scale programs the project seeks to stand out from traditional bulky super-block typologies by creating numer-ous circulation routes through the site and maintaining the urban character of the exist-ing fabric. Through an inser-tion of “Urban Gateways”- tall vertical voids generated by the strategic “hinging” & “bridging” of programs and massing, the scheme is at once cohesive yet pouris and ultimately ac-cessible. The project was done in partnership with the Baida group, Greentown China Ltd., Labtop rendering.

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PROJECT: Jiading Exhibition Center

LOCATION:Jiading, China

TYPE: Exhibition // Cultural

YEAR: 2011

COMPANY: ZEROLABOFFICE

Historically, Jiading a promi-nent ㆊ짹 watertown, relying on water for its farming, com-merce, and livelihood, is now fast becoming a hub of modern urban and industrial expansion within Shanghai and the ㆊ짹� region. The new Exhibition center seeks to not only help reflect on the past but become a new urban generator for fu-ture development. By inserting a series of floating volumes to define the various program-matic zones throughout the existing space the project cre-ates a series of focused and intimate spaces that work to-gether to create a continuous whole. The role of the water flowing through canal is then acted out by visitor as they flow through the open floor plan through the various inserted spatial volumes that reflect the programmatic objectives of the exhibition center. By lifting the programmatic delineation above the users head it creates a free and open plan, similar to an art gallery, allowing the visitor to follow the exhibit program at their own pace, creating a personal experience. Through the reintroduction the concept of water as a form of circulation it creates the vital link between the past, present, and future of Jiading, and that it plays a crucial role in all as-pects of Jiading’s future urban development.

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PROJECT: SAS Performing Arts Center

LOCATION:Shanghai, China

TYPE: Academic // Performance

YEAR: 2011

COMPANY: ZEROLABOFFICE

A finalist in the Shanghai American School Pudong Per-forming Arts Center competi-tion. Situated on a constricted site between two wings of the campus, the addition was carefully planned to maximize space while improving internal circulation while also providing an iconic image for the school to its users and the public. The project includes two theaters: one larger auditorium, a black box style theater, staging area, rehearsal space, as well as set construction space. Located approximately five kilome-ters from the busy Shanghai Pudong International Airport special attention was paid to the acoustical treatment of the entire facility.

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PROJECT: Urban Incubator

LOCATION:Worcester,MA

TYPE: Civic // Academic

YEAR: 2010

As the city of Worcester begins to rethink and re-examine its urban core in an effort to fix the damage of extensive urban re-newal in the 1960’s, the Urban Incubator seeks to strategically bring together several distinct groups in one place to re en-vision the city and kick start it efforts towards prosperity. Through an extensive urban analysis of downtown Worces-ter a new masterplan was de-veloped to try reconnect the city with itself. A special site was selected right at the heart of the newly zoned innova-tion district to serve a starting point for the development. The program of the UI incorporated civic, academic, institutional, and exhibition spaces to devel-op a new urban hub to attract the creative class. The mor-phology of the project affected by the tension between the new and old city plans as the facade bends and curves as a mitigative strategy to recon-nect these two forces resulting in an dynamic exterior.

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