Milos Simic Portfolio 2023

MILOS SIMIC ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

MILOS SIMIC Architect New York City, NY 917 332 8647 miloshsimic@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

02.2020. - PRESENT Architect

Specter DeSouza Architects PC, New York

01.2015 – 02.2020.

Co-Founder / Project Manager

Dreamers Architects, Belgrade, Serbia

https://www.instagram.com/dreamers_architects/

03.2017 – 11.2019.

Licensed Architect

Zlatibor Gradnja, Belgrade

12.2012 – 02.2013.

Project Supervisor Adriatic Properties, Budva, Montenegro

05.2011– 07.2012

Licensed Architect

Architectural Creative Center, Belgrade

05.2006 – 05.2011.

Licensed Architect

Elba Mari Bautraeger, Belgrade, Serbia

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION

2008

LICENCED ARCHITECT

Serbian Chamber of Engineers

2012

LICENCED CONTRACTOR - ENGINEER

Serbian Chamber of Engineers

2015

LICENCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY DESIGNER

Serbian Chamber of Engineers

1998-2005

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE

University of Belgrade, Faculty of Architecture, Serbia

AWARDS

1ST prize

RESIDENTIAL/ OFFICE BUILDING, DIMITRIJA TUCOVICA STREET, BELGRADE, 2009

Part of independent design team to win architectural competition for 12000 sqm Mix-use building

1st prize

URBAN VILLA, STROSSMAYER STREET, MARIBOR, SLOVENIA , 2009

Part of design team at Elba Mari Bautraeger to win architectural competition for 800 sqm high-end residential house

Closest selection

COMMERCIAL CENTAR, KING MILAN STREET, BELGRADE, SERBIA, 2006

Part of independent design team to enter architectural competition for 22000 sqm commercial center at Belgrade

NYC EXPERIENCE 2020-PRESENT

120 EAST 56TH STREET, NYC

COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOBBY , CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS

Lobby features a warm, finely crafted wood wall treatment, polished marble and stone wall finishes and softly lit plaster coved ceilings. The combination of finishes composes a textural experience on multiple scales through contrasting materials, colors and tones as one proceeds from the entrance to the elevators. The lobby welcomes occupants and visitors with a new curved white marble reception Desk, new steel and fitted glass canopy, and an updated entrance that visually opens the space to the street.

133 EAST 58TH STREET, NYC

ALTERATIONS TO THE SUITE 1102 – MEDICAL OFFICE

This project included all phases from initial test fits to the final construction administration phase. During DD and CD development wide range of services were included: coordination with tenant and building owner to determine the optimal layout and create attractive and functional space that meets unique needs and requirements. Worked closely with engineers and other professionals, design is executed flawlessly, meeting all safety and regulatory standards. The collaboration enabled a smooth construction process and successful implementation of the project. In the final CA phase, monitored the project closely, conducting regular site visits and meetings with the owner and GC to ensure compliance with the design intent and promptly resolving any issues that had risen.

133 EAST 58TH STREET, NYC

ALTERATIONS TO THE SUITE 1402 – MEDICAL OFFICE

This project included all phases from initial test fits to the final construction administration phase. During DD and CD development wide range of services were included: coordination with tenant and building owner to determine the optimal layout and create attractive and functional space that meets unique needs and requirements. Worked closely with engineers and other professionals, design is executed flawlessly, meeting all safety and regulatory standards. The collaboration enabled a smooth construction process and successful implementation of the project. In the final CA phase, monitored the project closely, conducting regular site visits and meetings with the owner and GC to ensure compliance with the design intent and promptly resolving any issues that had risen.

CONSTRUCTION PLAN

TEST-FIT / MARKETING PLAN

8 WEST 40TH STREET, NYC

ALTERATIONS TO 7th FLOOR – OFFICE FURNITURE SHOWROOM – CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS

The project scope was to closely collaborate with the Tenant’s architect and building owner to create the CD set that includes and coordinates all their requirements and needs. According to the lease agreement, our task was to design the space according to building standards in one part of the space. In the rest of the space, we had to implement the conceptual design received from the tenant’s architect. But in the end, the whole space needed to look and represent a unique whole both aesthetically and functionally. This project included all phases from DD and CD development to the final construction administration phase. Worked closely with engineers and other professionals, design is executed flawlessly, meeting all safety and regulatory standards. The collaboration enabled a smooth construction process and successful implementation of the project. In the final CA phase, monitored the project closely, conducting regular site visits and meetings with the owner and GC to ensure compliance with the design intent and promptly resolving any issues that had risen.

8 WEST 40TH STREET, NYC

ALTERATIONS TO 11th FLOOR –OFFICE PRE-BUILT SPACE

After initial test-fit and marketing plans created for advertisement purposes, building owner asked us to create CD for 11th floor as pre-built space. The goal was to create office space which is completely finished and equipped, ready for any tenant to move in, w/o any significant updates. This project included all phases from DD and CD development to the final construction administration phase. Worked closely with engineers and other professionals, design is executed flawlessly, meeting all safety and regulatory standards. The collaboration enabled a smooth construction process and successful implementation of the project. In the final CA phase, monitored the project closely, conducting regular site visits and meetings with the owner and GC to ensure compliance with the design intent and promptly resolving any issues that had risen.

845 THIRD AVENUE, NYC

REPLACEMENT OF STOREFRONTS AND DEMISING TO THE REATAIL SPACE

Due to changing demand in the market, the client wanted requested to divide the existing retail space into multiple smaller shops with separate street entrances. The idea was to preserve the existing façade frame and incorporate a new glass storefront within. The potential new use of the premises required the installation of an air conditioning system. Therefore, it was necessary to incorporate metal horizontal louvers above the glazing.

Several different options for dividing the space were presented to the client during the project development. In close collaboration with the client, potential tenants, and the engineers the final option was selected, which best meets all the requirements of the client, the market, and potential tenants. In the final CA phase, regular site visits and meetings were conducted with the owner and GC to ensure compliance with the design intent and promptly resolve any issues that had risen.

2006-2020

DIMITRIJA TUCOVICA STREET, BELGRADE, SERBIA

ARHITECTURE COMPETITION 2009, 1st prize

Part of design team at Elba Mari Bautraeger

RESIDENTAL/COMERCIAL BUILDING 12000 sqm

Exploring relationship between closed facade overlooking busy city street and open courtyard

KING MILAN STREET, BELGRADE, SERBIA

ARHITECTURE COMPETITION 2006, closest selection

Part of design team at Elba Mari Bautraeger

OFFICE CENTER 22000 sqm

Located in city center, on major crossroads. Composition of volumes emphasizes directions of the streets, relation between transparent and opaque, horizontal and vertical.

STROSSMAYER STREET, MARIBOR, SLOVENIA

ARHITECTURE COMPETITION, 1ST PRIZE, FULL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, COMPLETED 2009.

Part of design team, construction administration and supervision at Elba Mari Bautraeger

PRIVATE HOUSING 800 sqm

Composition of volumes which permeate each other, creating contemporary urban villa.

SKERLICEVA STREET, BELGRADE, SERBIA

FROM PRELIMINARY DESIGNT TO PROJECT CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION 2015.

Project Architect at Architectural Creative Center

RESIDENTAL/COMERCIAL BUILDING 1400 sqm

Specific project assignment. Luxury housing units on upper floors with outlets on the ground floors.

Because of the importance of location (immidiete proximity one of the city landmarks), design had to be approved by the City expert commission.

BRACE MILADINOV STREET, BELGRADE, SERBIA

FROM PRELIMINARY DESIGN TO PROJECT CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION, COMPLETED 2016

Project Architect at Architectural Creative Center

RESIDENTIAL/COMERCIAL BUILDING 2300 sqm

It was a particular challenge to meet investor’s demand for a large number of small housing units. A hotel-like exterior and three underground floors (parking space required by code) were a way to solve the problem.