Savannah Kruse
Architect, NCARB
NCARB
Certified
Licensed Architect
847.850.9660 savannahrkruse@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/savannah-kruse issuu.com/savannahkruse Denver, CO
Licensure in all 55 U.S jurisdictions, Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and the UK
EXPERIENCE
6+ Years of Experience: New build high-end custom single family homes/renovations, boutique commercial spaces, healthcare, pharmaceutical laboratories and community recreation
Nest Architectural Design | Denver, CO
Architect // April 2024 - Present
Architectural Designer // June 2023 - April 2024
Licensed Architect managing new build high-end custom single family homes/renovations and boutique commercial spaces for Design-Bid-Build firm. Lead code researcher, developing design solutions for a wide range of project sizes. Engage directly with clients, engineers and consultants in creating practical, budget-friendly and exquisite designs. Manage projects from 1,000 to 9,000 sq. ft., guiding them through all phases from predesign to completion. Independently lead projects and teams of 2 to 15 designers and consultants.
Studio Build | Kansas City, MO
Architectural Designer // August 2020 - June 2023
Lead designer on new build high-end custom single family homes/renovations, boutique commercial spaces and commercial infill tenant spaces for an Architect Led Design-Build firm. Engaged in cost estimating through all phases of design. Established graphic standard for firm - produced all renderings for both clients and marketing. On-boarded engineers, connected with clients directly, created shop drawings for in house fabrication shop and led kitchen design/interior design on all projects. Directed majority of projects individually with some projects incorporating coordination with 1-2 other designers.
SFS Architecture | Kansas City, MO
Architectural Intern // May 2020 - August 2020 // Summer Internship
Facilitated research in community recreation/engagement team, created a prototype Revit model for community recreation space data and developed physical models of community space’s data. Projects included recreational facilities and community spaces.
CRB Consulting Engineering, Inc. | Kansas City, MO
Architectural Healthcare Fellowship // June 2019 - May 2020 // Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Internship
Coordinated construction document production for pharmaceutical laboratories, generated conceptual graphics and communicated with in-house engineers during the entire development process. Projects included healthcare facilities, food/beverage and pharmaceutical labs.
TreanorHL | Lawrence, KS
Architectural Research Associate // December 2018 - May 2019 // Contract Work
Researched integration of learning commons into residence halls, launched professional presentations for clients and formatted research for Principal’s published book on learning commons.
Cornerstone Architects Ltd. | Itasca, IL
Architectural Intern // May 2018 - August 2018 // Dec. 2018 - Jan. 2019 // Summer & Winter Internship
Assisted production of construction documents, advanced rendering development at firm, photographed finished projects, composed design variations for a multitude of projects and field verified existing sites. Projects included volleyball facility, logistics park, and turnstile additions.
SKILLS / INTERESTS
Software Skills: Revit, AutoCad, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros 3D and Microsoft Office
Interests: Urban Sketching, Water Color, Photography, Graphic Design, Design-Build, Mid-Century Modern Design, Running, Soccer, Traveling, Backpacking and My Dog Beanie
AWARDS / INVOLVEMENT
● DesignKC Award | Detail Oriented - Studio Build ● The Great Plains ADA Center Recognition Award ● Architecture In Europe Watercolor | Documentation Award ● KU Paris Internship Program - Canceled due to Covid ● Arch. Master Prize | Studio 509 ● Studio 509 Design Build | Teaching Assistant ● Creators Ball Gallery | Most Innovative ● Illinois Installation Art Award | Photography ● KU Portfolio Recognition | Best Overall ● Urban Patterning of The Home Publication | Thesis ● Respite Caretaker | Individuals with Special needs
EDUCATION
The University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS
Master of Architecture
