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I’m Gavin Sharp, a visual artist and architectural designer with experience across custom wedding invitations, nursery art, and building renderings. I love blending illustration and architecture to create visuals that are both beautiful and functional.
I’m also a sketch artist and designer who has contributed to HDR Architecture projects, including masterplans for U.S. Army bases in Saipan and American Samoa, and a water conservation animation. I enjoy producing design presentations for clients and city review boards, and I’m comfortable collaborating across disciplines to bring spaces to life.
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Work Experience
Architectural Designer at Melichar Architects
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026Architectural Designer responsible for developing design concepts and producing renderings and presentation materials for clients on commercial and luxury residential projects; coordinated with consultants across all project phases and supported City building reviews. Created design packages, schematic layouts, and visualizations to communicate ideas to clients and review boards.
Architectural Designer at Gensburg, Ltd. Architects
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Architectural Designer contributing to design development and documentation across diverse projects; prepared client presentations, schematic designs, and construction documents; collaborated with HDR Architecture on master planning and design coordination; supported permit submittals and client meetings.
Architectural Designer at ML Group Design + Development
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023Architectural Designer supporting design development, documentation, and presentation materials for development projects; prepared renderings and presentations for clients and stakeholders; coordinated with consultants and internal teams to advance concept through permit processes.
Architectural Designer at Interwork Architects
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023Architectural Designer providing concept design, documentation, and presentation materials for commercial and residential projects; produced design packages, renderings, and City submittal drawings; worked closely with clients and project teams to refine schemes.
Architectural Associate Independent Contractor at Studio Brunstrum
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Architectural Associate Independent Contractor delivering design development support, drafting, and presentation materials for diverse projects; collaborated with clients and consultants to translate concepts into buildable plans; contributed to project delivery during remote engagements.
Architectural Associate Independent Contractor at Hackley and Associates Architects
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Architectural Associate Independent Contractor supporting design development and documentation; produced drawings, renderings, and presentation materials; coordinated with clients, consultants, and fabricators to progress projects.
Senior Design Coordinator at HDR Architecture
June 1, 2012 - December 1, 2019Senior Design Coordinator responsible for design coordination, documentation, and presentation materials on multiple Chicago and Denver projects; mentored junior staff, coordinated with internal teams and external consultants, and prepared client presentations for reviews and approvals.
Architectural Associate at New World Design
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010Architectural Associate contributing to design development and project documentation; prepared drawings, renderings, and client presentations; assisted project teams through various design phases.
Architectural Associate at STR Partners
November 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010Architectural Associate supporting design development and technical documentation; assisted in drawings, renderings, and client presentations; contributed to project coordination through multiple design phases.
Architectural Associate at Morgante Wilson Architects
July 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008Architectural Associate providing design development support, drafting, and presentation materials; collaborated with project teams on residential and commercial projects, contributing to client communication and documentation.
Architectural Associate at Studio Brunstrum
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021Independent contractor contributing to design development and production drawings.
Architectural Associate at Hackley and Associates Architects
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Independent contractor performing architectural design tasks.
Summer Intern at HDR Architecture
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Summer internships in Chicago and Denver studios; assisted with design development and drafting.
Architectural Associate at Davis Partnership Architects
June 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011Summer involvement as architectural associate supporting design development and documentation.
Summer Internships at HDR Architecture
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Participated in internship program across Chicago and Denver offices, contributing to design tasks and project teams.
Education
Master of Architecture at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2007Master of Architecture at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012 at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Master of Architecture at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012 at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)
January 11, 2030 - May 13, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare
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