Architecture ProfessionalPortfolio
NicoleMarte
FiveCorners
Location:SouthBend,Indiana
Scale:177,265SF
Program:Mixed-Use/Multi-Family Apartments/Amenity/ParkingGarage
KeyResponsibilities
PhasesInvolved
Schematic Design Design Development
Construction Documents
DesignCoordination:Collaboratedwitharchitects,consultants,andengineersto ensurecohesiveandintegrateddesignsolutionsacrossallprojectphases. Contributedtothedevelopmentofresidentialunitsandcommunityamenities, balancingfunctionality,aesthetics,andprojectrequirementsfromconcept throughconstructiondocumentation.
ClientInteraction:Participatedinclientmeetings,presentingdesignconcepts andincorporatingfeedbacktoaligntheprojectwiththeclient'sevolvingvision.
CodeCompliance:Researchedandensuredadherencetolocalbuildingcodesand zoningregulations,maintainingtheproject'scompliancewithallnecessarylegal requirements.
ConsultantCoordination:Actedastheprimaryliaisonbetweenthestructural, mechanical,andelectricalconsultants,facilitatingtheseamlessintegrationof buildingsystemsintotheoveralldesign.
MaterialSelection:Assistedintheselectionofmaterialsandfinishesforboth interiorandexteriorspaces,ensuringconsistencywiththeproject’sluxury aestheticanddesignobjectives.
StudioMArchitecture
HobbsStation
Location:Plainfield,Indiana
Scale:616,609SF
Program:Mixed-Use/Multi-family Apartments/Retail/Commercial/ ParkingGarage
KeyResponsibilities
PhasesInvolved
Design Development
Construction Documents
Construction
Administration
DesignDevelopment:Contributedtotherefinementofthedesignformixed-use components,includingmultifamilyapartments,retail,andcommercialspaces. Ensuredtheprojectbalancedmoderndesignelementswithcommunity character,walkability,andthetown’shistoricalcontext.
ConstructionDocumentation:Createdandreviewedcomprehensiveconstruction documents,coordinatingwiththedesignandengineeringteamstoensurethe integrationofbuildingsystems,publicspaces,andcompliancewithbuilding codesandzoningregulations.
ConsultantCoordination:Workedcloselywithstructural,mechanical,andcivil consultants,facilitatingcommunicationtoensurethatalltechnicalelementsof theproject,includingparkinggaragedesignandcommercialspacelayout,were alignedwiththeoverallprojectgoals.
ConstructionAdministration:Assistedinoverseeingconstructionactivities, managingRFIs(RequestsforInformation),reviewingsubmittals,andensuring thattheconstructionadheredtodesignintentandspecifications.Worked collaborativelywithcontractorstoresolveanyissuesarisingduringconstruction.
StudioMArchitecture
RangeLineMixed UseDevelopment
Location:Carmel,Indiana
Scale:55,934SF
Program:Mixed-Use/Commercial/ Retail
KeyResponsibilities
PhasesInvolved
Design Development
Construction Documents
DesignDevelopment:Contributedtothedesignofthecoreandshellofthe mixed-usedevelopment,ensuringthatthecommercialandretailspacesmet clientrequirementsandalignedwiththeoverallarchitecturalvision,includingthe integrationofoversizedoutdoorpatiosoneachfloor.
ConstructionDocumentation:Produceddetailedconstructiondocuments, coordinatingwiththedesignteam,consultants,andengineerstoensureall elementsofthecoreandshellwereaccuratelydocumentedandcompliedwith localbuildingcodesandzoningregulations.
ConsultantCoordination:Collaboratedwithcivilandenvironmentalconsultantsto ensurethatsiteconditionsandenvironmentalfactorswereappropriately addressedwithinthedesignandconstructiondocuments.
CodeCompliance:Conductedthoroughresearchtoensurethatconstruction documentsadheredtolocalcodesandstandards,particularlyrelatedto commercialandretailspacerequirements.
StudioMArchitecture
CityWalkon NickelPlateTrail
Location:Fishers,Indiana
Scale:557,642SF
Program: Mixed Use / Multifamily Apartments / Luxury Condominiums / Townhomes / Retail / Amenity / Parking Garage
KeyResponsibilities
PhasesInvolved
Design Development Construction Documents
DesignDevelopment:Assistedinrefiningthedesignformixed-usecomponents, includingmultifamilyapartments,luxurycondominiums,townhomes,retail,and amenities,ensuringalignmentwiththeproject'sarchitecturalvisionand functionalgoals.
ConstructionDocumentation:Developeddetailedconstructiondocuments, coordinatingwitharchitects,consultants,andengineerstotranslatedesign conceptsintobuildablesolutionswhileensuringcompliancewithlocalcodesand regulations.
CollaborationwithProjectTeam:WorkedcloselywithStudioMandWanasGroup, facilitatingcommunicationbetweendesignandengineeringteamstoensure cohesiveintegrationofbuildingsystems,greenspace,andpublicconnections.
AmenityandGreenSpaceDesign:Contributedtothedesignandlayoutofpublic amenitiesandlandscapeareas,maximizinggreenspaceandconnections betweenthedevelopmentandtheNickelPlateTrail.
CodeCompliance:Ensuredthatconstructiondocumentsadheredtolocal buildingcodes,zoningregulations,anddesignstandards,maintainingproject compliancethroughoutdevelopment.
MKCA|MichaelKChenArchitecture
Pied-a-Mer
Location:Everywhere
Scale:600SF
Program: Luxury Cruise Residency
KeyResponsibilities
PhasesInvolved
Schematic Design
SpacePlanning:Assistedinthedevelopmentoftheapartment’sconvertible layout,integratingmultifunctionalelementssuchasfold-awaytablesandbedsto seamlesslytransitionfromaone-bedroomtoatwo-bedroomspace,ensuring bothcomfortandpracticality.
DesignResearch:ConductedresearchonModernistinfluences,particularlyLe Corbusier’sconceptsofsmall-scalelivingandefficiency,toinformtheoverall designapproachandmaximizespaceusagewithintheapartment.
