chris lee

BORD
Architecture
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Tel:
(619) 665-8454
email:
cbnca@hotmail.com
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Chris Bord
Junior Architect
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Cover Letter
Resume
References
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Tis package is my intent to be considered for
hire
Chris Bord
1170 Hornblend Street, San Diego CA
(619) 665-8454
www.cbnca@hotmail.com
My professional experience would make me a perfect asset to your company, and my passion for
Architecture will continue to expand my understanding and abilities exponentially. I have a Bachelors
of Architecture from Woodbury University in San Diego and 3 years of experience interning for local
design frms.
I have experience in the design, construction, and project administration phases of Architecture.
Working on a range of projects from conceptual housing to remodeling of a retirement community
center has given me competence and confdence in my design skills.
Currently, I am enhancing my feld and material knowledge through a weekly training class held by
Masterworks Construction. Throughout my experience, I have worked closely with the designers and
engineers, fne-tuning my skill sets - such as, putting together drawing sets, communicating with
clients, handling unexpected situations ,and adapting to new environments quickly.
Please accept this letter and the attached pdf package as my intent to be considered for either of
these positions. I look forward to discussing this opportunity. If you have any questions, I can be
reached at
(619) 665-8454 or by email at cbnca@hotmail.com.
Sincerely,
Chris Bord


EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture Woodbury University, San Diego, CA.Graduated May 2010

Associates Degree Mesa College, San Diego, CA2005 2007


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marengo Morton Architects, San Diego, CA Intern Architect..February 2011 - Present

Projects
Gatto Residence
Luxury Residential located in La Jolla, CA
Scope: Design and Construction of custom home
Riford Center
Senior Citizen Community Center
Scope: Exterior Faade Remodel and Interior ADA Upgrades
Responsibilities:
Assisting Principal in all aspects of the design and construction processes, i.e. permitting, construction
documents, marketing, drafting, 3D modeling, materials research, & code compliance

DNA European Design Firm, San Diego, CA Intern Architect.....January 2008 January 2010

Projects
IQ Haus
Modular home system constructed from recycled shipping containers
Project Locations: Puerto Rico, Baja Mexico, San Diego, CA
Scope: Design and construction of modules
Responsibilities
Design, model building, CAD drafting, project management, code & materials research

Rain Thanks, San Diego, CA Intern Architect....January 2010 April 2011

Projects
Sound Preparatory Academy Competition
o Technologies School located in Ghana, Africa
o Scope: Contest Submission which led to Construction Documents
Responsibilities
Design, model building, CAD drafting, code & materials research


FREELANCE DESIGN
Demskey Retirement Home, San Diego, CA...Winter 2011
Custom Residential home located in Costa Rica
Scope: Feasibility and Design
Communicated effectively with the client to understand and implement client needs during
the design process

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in: Auto CAD 2004-2010, Rhino, Maxwell, Adobe Suites, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SketchUp
Working Knowledge in: ArchiCad, Revit

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Habitat Community
Inspired by the organization Habitat for Hummanity this project was
meant to deal with afordable housing. The projects frst concern was
the site. To truly be afordable we could not set the site on a piece
of premium land, so we chose an odd shaped left over piece of land
in Oceanside, California. Using pre constructed modules and SIPS I
designed a community that could be built for little cost to
accomodatge low income families
Canopy & Bike Rack
This project was a combination of two semesters work. The original
project was an artistic bike rack which was built from ten pieces of 10ft
longsteel tubing. It is installed on Woodbury Universitys Barrio Logan
Campus. Students and faculty ride bicycles and before the bike rack
there was no place to lock up the bikes, so peoplehad them laying
around the interior of the school. The campus had an open space in
the back of the school where the wood-shop was located. The problem
was that this was the southern facade so it was always very hot and
sunny. These conditions led to the perfect placement of both projects.
Vertical Farm
Using conventional methods to keep up with the needs of an ever
expanding population would take up more land than we have to ofer
anddevastate the water resources that we are dependent on. Using a
Vertical Farming (V.F.) method instead is a way to relive the stress on
ourland and other natural resources. You can farm four vertical acres to
every one acre of conventional methods. The city Chihuahua is a very
horizontal city, and if they can get used to the idea of farming vertically
then the jump to living vertically will follow naturally
Kathmandu, Nepal
Design criteria
Majority of ground-plane must be available to public
Grounds within acred lines shall be raised andundeveloped
Pathways shall be derived from adjacency diagram
Structures shal be located by result of hidden geometries diagram to
ensure avoidence of sacred groun
Woodbury University - BArch
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D N A E U R O P E A N D E S I G N
Storefront Sign
I was asked to design and construct a store sign for our new showroom
located on the frst foor of the Q building in Little Italy, San Diego.
Located in a contemporary post and slab mixed use building,
Sign needed to draw attention to the store while complimenting the
openness of the showroom.
The material is a white, thin, semi opaque plastic.
At night under-lightingilluminates the letters and accentuate the sign.
IQ Haus
Contemporary Pre-Fab homes
Introduced at Dwell On Design. The structures use no wood; they
are designed and engineered of recycled materials - making it
earth-friendly
Allow users to add cells at a later time with almost no modifcations.
Included contemporary Italian kitchen design, recessed lighting and
Low E glass doors.
Dribben House
Three story town home
Design of the kitchen and living room spaces
Design of transforming island
PROJECTS
C
MAR E NGO MOR TON AR CHI T E C T S
Gatto Residence
This 4,200 sf. custom home was the most luxurious project I have ever worked on. Aside
from the cantilevered hot tub at the end the pool which stretched the length of the
property, this home featured only the best quality materials and newest technologies.
Self adjusting Leutron blinds and heated concrete foors fed from a thermal well keep
the interior at just the right temperature.
DRAFTING, 3D MODELING, RENDERING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Drafting
Plans
Details
Mechanical
Structural
3D Modeling
SketchUp
models imported
from autoCAD
Design charetts
Presentation
SketchUp
renderings
Material boards
Competition
entries
R&D
Material
distribution,
composition,
pricing and
availibility
Code research and
analysis
Riford Center
The Riford Center is a senior citizen community center in La Jolla district of San Diego.
A place where retired business men and women can take classes, create art, play cards,
hold events,read, socialize, and network.
The building was built in the 1940s, as it stood the building was not very impressive
and had little to no street presence. Marengo Morton Architects were hired to do a front
facade remodel, and to upgrade the interior to current ADA standards.
H
F R E E L A N C E D E S I G N
OPTION A
Situated on site to accentuate views
Wrapping balcony
Elongated plan
Connection to exterior
Costa Rica Retreat (1000 S.F.)
OPTION B
Double Master
Courtyard and breezeway
Detached Garage
Interior / Exterior Spaces
OPTION C
Cost efective construction
Clients choice