Gisela Schmidt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Just completed design and documents for new retail & restaurant space at major airport that is starting construction in the Spring 2014. I am also starting work on a LEED Silver new learning center with support and accessory buildings for government body.
Past Projects: Renovation of vacation house; Design and Construction Management Services for 1800 sq ft luxury condo renovation in Atlanta; Ongoing architectural design services for colonial vacation home in Mexico; BIM Standards and Template for new architectural startup firm that included standard typical interior details; Technical support for commercial interiors space; Electrical Lighting Survey and Upgrades for High Rise Building

SKIN SURGERY CENTER, WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.
Responsible for the detailing of shell and lobby of two-story outpatient healthcare facility; Building envelope included ventilated fiber cement panel rainscreen system, field stone veneer and aluminum storefront framing on structural steel & timber framing.
CONNECTICUT DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NEW STATE LAB, ROCKY HILL, CT
Work in CD phase of new $62 million dollar, 106,000 sq ft Public Health Laboratory on 22-existing antiquated building in Connecticut. I was responsible for space planning changes that resolved some program issues and was commended by the client. I led in the detailing of a high performing façade and envelope in the goal for an energy efficient building.

Led design and production efforts on two new science Georgian-style buildings for Auburn University’s department of mechanical engineering and visiting research scientists totaling 146,000 sq ft. and $54 million dollars. Spaces included government secure labs and class 100/1000 clean rooms. I received HOK certificate of appreciation for outstanding effort and represented the Atlanta office in setting Best Practice standards for all of HOK.

Project Architect for shell and core for $128 million dollar 160,000 sq ft national bio-containment laboratory in Fort Detrick, MD. I successfully collaborated with the interiors group in the design of a 4-story lobby and with a remote office on the detailing of the façade. Building met federal physical security requirements including blast resistance and control of biohazards.

Project Architect responsible for the planning, coordination, accuracy and production effort on new and gutted facilities for Higher Education including STEM centers, libraries, and a residential dorm. Clients included Augsburg College, University of Evansville, City Colleges of Chicago Harold Washington College, Loras College, Eastern Illinois University, University of Chicago International House, American Dental Association