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This is the public profile of Train Architects, click here to view our interview with Train ArchitectsAbout Train Architects : Train Architects is an award-winning team specializing in new construction, additions, adaptive re-use, historic preservation, and interior design. With over 20 years of experience, the firm regularly works with commercial, institutional, residential, religious, and educational clients.
It is our philosophy that providing clients with quality facilities in a timely manner at a fair cost is entirely reasonable, absolutely achievable, and results in the best projects. Our approach is to consider budget and schedule as normal components of the project parameters to be identified, agreed to, and worked within.
STATEMENT OF ART:It is our philosophy that providing clients with quality facilities in a timely manner at a fair cost is entirely reasonable, absolutely achievable, and results in the best projects. Our approach is to consider budget and schedule as normal components of the project parameters to be identified, agreed to, and worked within.
We use rhythm, proportion, balance, and scale to achieve visual cohesiveness. This addition of traditional architectural values and concepts gives our projects a rigor in thought and execution that is comprehensible in intent and elegant in reality. We create architecture which responds appropriately to the environment, creating a seamless connection between built and natural form. Enhancing our work is our love of materials, which we use in a straightforward, honest manner.
ORGANIZATION:
Train Architects
EDUCATION:
1978, Master of Architecture, Yale University, New Haven/USA
1975, Bachelor of Science, Georgia Tech, Atlanta/USA
EXPERIENCE:
1978-1979, Intern, I.M. Pei & Partners, New York/USA
1981-1987, Associate, Eisenman Robertson Architects, Charlottesville/USA
1987-1990, Architect, Cooper Robertson + Partners, Charlottesville/USA
1990-present, Train Architects, Charlottesville/USA
AWARDS:
1996, Honor Award, VSAIA Design Awards, Richmond/USA
1997, Honor Award, VSAIA Design Awards, Richmond/USA
2000, Honor Award, CVAIA Design Awards, Charlottesville/USA
2007, Honor Award, VSAIA Design Awards, Richmond/USA
2008, Merit Award, CVAIA Design Awards, Charlottesville/USA
2010, Honor Award, VSAIA Design Awards, Richmond/USA
ACCOLADES:
2011, FAIA, American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC/USA
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Native)
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2007, USGBC, Washington, DC/USA
1990, American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC/USA
HOBBIES:
Collect Books, Golf, Travel
WEB SITE:
www.trainarchitects.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
www.trainarchitects.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2016-03-30 15:38:45
COUNTRY/REGION:
United States of America
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by Train Architects
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Clean Energy Center Multifunction Building Silver A' Design Award Winner for Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Category in 2015 Train Architects for SW Virginia Higher Education Center |
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