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Graham Stephen Hodgson
odgson
Architectural
Architectural Designer & Draftsman
Design to enlighten the Human spirit. Design for better life.
abqjjy@r.postjobfree.com
Architectural Concept Design .
1532 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Concept/Design Development
Freehand Drawing and Rendering
Drafting (AutoCAD and Traditional)
Model Building (Traditional and Computer)
Office Drafting Standards (for AutoCAD) and Drawing Review www.gshodgson.com
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T s a young architectural designer, my portfolio represents projects ranging from private residences to large-
scale resorts. I passionately enjoy shaping imaginative architectural spaces and solving complex design challenges.
Profile
Profile
- Self-motivated, dedicated designer with the heart of an entertainer and great passion for the built and natural environment.
- Respected for expertise, artistry, and detail of AutoCAD/traditional drafting and hand-rendering styles.
- Recognized for advanced design skills, capacity to find solutions to challenging design problems, and ability to conceive unique,
engaging, and fun experiences that are highly complex in nature yet harmonious with their environments.
- Conceptual/philosophical thinker with visions for future living and knowledge of today s problems.
- Strong communicator and collaborator.
- Natural propensity for original, outside-of-the-box thinking with strong understanding of human behavior.
- Experienced international traveler (Europe and Mexico) with appreciation for other cultures.
Experience
Experience
Designer (February 2011 - May 2012), Intern (Summers of 2001, 2002, 2004)
Ruck/Pate Architecture, Barrington, IL
- Collaborated in conceptualization/design of various projects and produced AutoCAD bid and construction drawings.
- Collaborated in complete remodel of MCC dining facility, contributing concepts, presentation renderings, design
development, interior design, bid drawings, corrections/revisions, and final CD drawings. Currently under construction.
- Contributed to design/development of parish hall addition for St. Mary Church, Huntley, IL. Currently under construction.
- Contributed to design of St. Michael Church and reviewed bid drawings for unresolved design concerns.
- Designed reception desk for new Ruck/Pate office ( 02) and entry sidewalk for existing 1899 Gothic-style St. Mary Parish.
- Developed fa ade designs for Maercker Elementary School, from concept studies to CD drawings (one on mylar).
- Designed and constructed five-foot-long prairie-style church stand-up display for use at a national conference.
Architectural Concept Designer (Freelance, 2005 - Present)
Next Generation Creative LLC, Pasadena, CA
- Contribute to the conceptual design and development of numerous cultural and entertainment projects including
theatrical productions (2010 and 2011 THEA Awards at Universal Studios), museum exhibits, and attractions.
- Developed conceptual design proposal for new Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort Complex including a year-round luxury
hotel, ski facilities, condominiums, and indoor waterpark, emphasis being to create an all-engrossing experience.
Drawing Examiner, Draftsman, Designer, & Builder (Freelance, December 2009 - August 2010)
Thelma & Boom LLC, Big Bear Lake, CA
- Reviewed/redlined/corrected AutoCAD design development drawings for Dream World theme park, Fushun, China.
- Collaborated on interior renovations for two houses in Big Bear, CA, working as both designer and builder.
Architectural Designer & Draftsman (June 2007 - November 2009)
Solberg+Associates, Anaheim, CA
- Contributed to design and development of various projects around the world ranging from theme park planning and
office towers to museums, retail centers, and private residences.
- Produced AutoCAD concept/construction drawings and assisted in city submittal process.
- Collaborated in addition/remodel of existing buildings at Santa Monica Airport as new location of Museum of Flying.
- Contributed to Floraland II, a massive theme park/retail/entertainment/residential development in Chengdu, China.
- Produced/contributed to design/drawing of Babyboss, Beijing, an indoor play-city learning experience for kids.
- Developed AutoCAD lineweight and layer standards for Anaheim and Mexico (Thelma & Boom) offices.
Junior Architectural Designer (March 2006 - May 2007)
Robert Allan Monroe Associates Architects, Mundelein, IL
- Collaborated in design/development of various projects, producing concepts and AutoCAD CD drawings.
- Assisted in design of ADA ramp for St. Martin de Porres High School; produced seven concepts and CD drawings.
- Developed plans for complete refurbishing of South Park Church including addition of 950 seat auditorium sanctuary.
- Collaborated in design of 900 sq. ft. addition to existing Chase residence, producing concepts and CD drawings.
Education
Education
Bachelor of Architecture (December 2004)
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
- Scholarships: Herman Driehaus (5-year); Samuel Horowitz Memorial (2000, for academic/personal design work).
Graham Stephen Hodgson
odgson
Architectural
Architectural Designer & Draftsman
Design to enlighten the Human spirit. Design for better life.
abqjjy@r.postjobfree.com .
1532 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
_ isted here you will find the primary projects I ve worked on professionally over the past ten years. (Collegiate
conceptual projects not included.) These projects range from small residential DD/drafting jobs to large-scale design
projects. As is common in industry, some of this work was built and some was not. For more information, please contact me.
List of Primary Professional Projects
Project Responsibilities Client/Employer
Ruck/Pate Architecture
McHenry County College - Dining Remodeling Concept Studies, Design Development, Color/
Material Selection, Presenting Renderings, CAD
Bid and CD Drawings, Revisions
Ruck/Pate Architecture
St. Mary Church Parish Hall Addition, Huntley, IL Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Ruck/Pate Architecture
Northbrook/Glenview School Dist. 30 - Add. Studies Concept Studies, Presentation Sketches
Ruck/Pate Architecture
Comm. Presbyterian Church - Add./Remodel Study Concept Studies, CAD Proposal Drawings
Thelma & Boom
Interior Renovation of Two Houses in Big Bear, CA Design of Detailing, Construction, Painting
Next Generation Creative Group, LLC
2010 THEA Awards at Universal Studios, CA Construction Drawings, Production Support
Redlining/Correction of CAD Design Drawings Thelma & Boom/The Goddard Group
Dream World Theme Park, Fushun, China
Solberg+Associates
Museum of Flying (Santa Monica Airport) Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Solberg+Associates
Babyboss Beijing Design Development, CAD Design Drawings
Solberg+Associates
Beck Residence Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Solberg+Associates
Sender Residence Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Next Generation Creative Group, LLC
Proposal for New Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort Development of Concepts, Final Concept
Design, Hand-Drawn Pres. Drawings, Presenting
Solberg+Associates/Thelma & Boom/
Floraland II, Chengu, China (Theme Park and R/D/E) Parking Layouts, Assistance with Design
Landmark Entertainment Group
Design Development and CAD Drawings
Solberg+Associates/Thelma & Boom
AutoCAD Lineweight/Layer Office Standards Created Lineweight/Layer Standards
Solberg+Associates
Pop the Cork Winebar (Anaheim Garden Walk, TI) Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Solberg+Assoc./Landmark Ent. Group
Boray Mixed Use Office/Hotel/Retail Tower Studies Concept Studies, Design Development, CAD
Pres. Drawings, Computer Massing Models
Solberg+Assoc./Landmark Ent. Group
Landmark Entertainment Office Expansion (TI) CAD CD Drawings
Solberg+Associates
Remodel of Car Wash and New Shopping Plaza Concept Studies, CAD Proposal Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
New Northfield Block Company Office Building Design Development, CAD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
New Multi-Unit Garage Building Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
Caboose Restaurant - Remodel of Exist. Building Completion/Improvement of CAD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
WVON Radio - New Bullet-Resistive Storefront Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
St. Martin de Porres High School - New ADA Ramp Development of Concept, CAD CD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
Goldstein Residence - Complete Add./Remodel Design Development, Proposal Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
Our Lady of Humility - ADA Lift Enclosure/Canopy Concept Development, CAD CD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
South Park Church - Addition/Refurbishment Study Development of 6 Concepts for Massive
Expansion, Final Concept CAD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
New Four-Unit Attached Res. - Site Use Study Developed 3 Site Use Concepts per Code
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
411 E. Sunnyside Private Res. - Addition/Remodel Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Robert Allan Monroe Associates
Chase Residence - Addition to Match Existing Development of Various Concepts,
Design Development, CAD CD Drawings
Ruck/Pate Architecture
New St. Michael Church Design Detailing of Tabernacle and Chapel,
Translation of 3D Sketch-Up Model into CAD,
Reviewed/Corrected Bid Drawings
Ruck/Pate Architecture
New Entry Sidewalk for 1899 St. Mary Parish Proposed and Designed Curved, Gothic-Style
Entry Walk, Hand-Drawn CD Drawings
Ruck/Pate Architecture
New Ruck/Pate Arch. Office - Reception Counter Design of Counter, CAD CD Drawings for Office
Ruck/Pate Architecture
5-Foot-Long Prairie-Style Church Nat. Conf. Display Concept Development, Hand-Drafted Drawing,
Final Color Display Piece for Use at Nat. Conf.
Ruck/Pate Architecture
New Maercker Elementary School Development of Concepts for Fa ade Design,
Final Design, Hand-Drawn CD Drawings
Walt Disney s Sleeping Beauty Stage Production Co-Producer/Production Designer/Charge Cary-Grove Stagecrafters/CG Stage Ent.
Artist - Set Design, Const. Drawings, Painting,
Construction, 16x40 Ft. Forest Glen Mural
Graham Stephen Hodgson
odgson
Architectural
Architectural Designer & Draftsman
Design to enlighten the Human spirit. Design for better life.
abqjjy@r.postjobfree.com .
1532 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
g he projects presented here are some of the most interesting with which I have been involved. They highlight a
range of skills including concept creation, design development, drawing, drafting, and the production of construction drawings.
Featured Projects
Featured
Proposal for New Mammoth Mountain Full-Service Luxury Ski Resort, Mammoth, California
Client: Next Generation Creative Group, LLC
Following an earlier proposal by a well-established ski resort design
company that left them unimpressed, the management of Mammoth
Mountain turned to N.G.C. looking to explore more exotic possibilities
for what the Mammoth experience could become. Having visited the
mountain and with use of an already established space/function
criteria as a guide, we were set loose with instructions to propose
whatever we saw best fit for the mountain experience at Mammoth,
my role being to give shape to and develop a concept for the new
resort site and buildings. Our goal for the concept was to create a
signature architectural aesthetic encompassing the essence of a
mountain lodge in an enlivening modern format that would become a
world icon able to attract visitors not only in the ski season, but year-
round. Designed entirely around the ski experience and wrapped into
one massive resort building, the new resort would boast an
innovative ski facility on its lower concourse, restaurants, a themed
indoor waterpark overlooking the slopes, and a spa on an upper
concourse, conference facilities, and a combination of guest rooms
and private residences, among other attractions. Mammoth
Mountain is currently working-out land issues and looking to secure
financing prior to the commencement of further design development.
Babyboss Beijing, China
Client: Solberg+Associates
Babyboss is brand of simulation city environments currently expanding in China. Designed to allow children to explore the many
occupations available to them, they incorporate role playing and games in a large space made to resemble a small city, complete
with restaurants, manufacturing, banks, theaters, entertainment, and all of the aspects of civilization we are accustomed to.
Solberg+Associates was asked to create a new Babyboss in an existing space in Beijing offering 3,550 square meters and an eight
meter height, permitting the creation of a mezzanine. After the initial layout and general appearances were created, my job was to
insert the concept into CAD and develop the design, ironing-out any issues and turning rough drawings into a finished design. This
work included floor plans, reflected ceilings, miniature building facades up 8 meters tall, and basic interiors for each building space.
Graham Stephen Hodgson
odgson
Architectural
Architectural Designer & Draftsman
Design to enlighten the Human spirit. Design for better life.
abqjjy@r.postjobfree.com .
1532 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Featured Projects (Continued)
Featured
Floraland Phase II, Chengdu, China
Client: Solberg+Associates / Landmark Entertainment Group
Solberg+Associates contracted with Landmark Entertainment to do the architectural design and
planning for Floraland Phase II, a massive development including a theme park, a water park, and
one million square meters of retail, dining, entertainment, and residential space. With my first
role in the project being to design the parking lots for the development, I later contributed in
design and layout throughout the project. To do the extensive drafting work required by the scale
of the project, Solberg+Associates teamed with Thelma & Boom, at which time I also developed
the AutoCAD lineweight and layer standards used by our office and that of Thelma & Boom
(located in Mexico), greatly improving drawing readability and consistency.
New Maercker Elementary School, Westmont, Illinois
Employer: Ruck/Pate Architecture
On my first day of my first professional architecture job, I was asked to develop
concepts for the facades of a new three-story school called Maercker
Elementary. Though I had known I was hired for my design abilities, I was sure
that I must have misunderstood something. This was a highly talented,
respected architecture firm and they didn t need a kid to design their building
facades. After a few days had passed, I was asked to present my concept
studies, and sure enough, not only was that in fact what I was supposed to have
done, but they were very pleased and chose one of my concepts to be developed,
even incorporating my suggestion of high ceilings in the entry corridor to allow for
a band of high windows. From there, I then developed the design through hand-
drafted drawings, as the floor plans were finalized. My final drawings were used
in the construction set and the design was built, but for a couple changes after I
had finished for the summer. I also assisted in various other aspects of the
design process for the project, having much gratitude for my mentors for the
role I was asked to play. Construction was on-time and under budget.
Graham Stephen Hodgson
odgson
Architectural
Architectural Designer & Draftsman
Design to enlighten the Human spirit. Design for better life.
abqjjy@r.postjobfree.com .
1532 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Featured Projects (Continued)
Featured
New St. Michael Church, Wheaton, Illinois
Employer: Ruck/Pate Architecture
Returning to Ruck/Pate for a third summer internship, I was asked to take the lead in transferring a 3D
model created in Sketch-Up into CAD elevation and design detail drawings. I proceeded from the
framework that had been started and created fully-detailed interior and exterior elevation drawings for the
church. In that the tabernacle and chapel areas at the front of the Sanctuary had not been developed in
the model, I was asked to finish them, creating complementary designs for two glass panels and three rod
iron gates. Finding discrepancies in the design that had yet to be resolved, I was also asked to analyze all
the existing bid drawings to find any other issues that were in need of resolution.
Walt Disney s Sleeping Beauty Stage Production, Cary, Illinois
Project Team: Cary-Grove High School Stage Crafters & CG Stage Entertainment
Having developed our skills in the production of previous stage shows, two high school friends and I teamed up to put Walt Disney s
version of Sleeping Beauty on stage for the first time. After successfully pitching the idea to our sponsor by way of acted scenes
and numerous concept sketches, we went ahead to get the rights from Disney and a year later were co-producing the show. As the
production designer and charge scenic artist, I was responsible for the set designs, created a set of construction drawings for the
show, assisted with construction of the various set components, and painted a 16x40 ft. forest glen mural in the style of the film.
The McClurg Hotel (-Collegiate Conceptual Study for Chicago, Illinois-)
Developed Under Prof. Chris Karidis while at Illinois Institute of Technology
Being fortunate enough to make it into Chris
Karidis s hotel design studio while at IIT, I
decided to create a hotel that would offer all
that existing Chicago hotels did not. Sized for
an existing vacant site located between two
of the city s entertainment districts, it would
be comprised of circular geometry rather
than square, it would be designed for families
as opposed to the business class, and it
would incorporate voluminous public atrium
spaces to contribute to the urban fabric,
providing restaurants, occasional live music,
and serpentine swimming pools (for hotel
guests) all within a lounge-like atmosphere
of lush plantings and vibrant color.
Graham Stephen Hodgson
odgson
Architectural
Architectural Designer & Draftsman
Design to enlighten the Human spirit. Design for better life.
abqjjy@r.postjobfree.com .
1532 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
U eyond my professional portfolio, I also venture in a vast array of conceptual studies looking to explore new
design aesthetics and methods of planning. The collage below incorporates drawings, models, and photos from many of
those studies. For more information on this collection of work or to review my conceptual projects, visit www.gshodgson.com.
Images
Images from Collegiate and Conceptual Studies
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