Firm Overview
Richard T. Reep, Architect is a boutique firm in Winter Park, Florida serving clients with unique needs.
Mr. Reep’s experience includes over 22 years in the hospitality design industry, and his portfolio of worldwide projects include some of the most well-known hotels and resorts. Mr. Reep’s experience as Owner, Design Professional, and sometimes Builder gives him a very broad perspective on design and development, and he brings this broad perspective to focus on specific needs.
Richard T. Reep, Architect creates work groups to suit specific tasks. Unlike traditional design professional firms, Mr. Reep’s project teams are:
· Scalable, or sized to suit a particular client’s effort;
· All Stars, composed of the best in the industry; and
· Motivated, consisting of highly experienced individuals who rapidly advance the design work.
Mr. Reep’s design experience ranges from Master Planning to Interior Design. His touchstone is excellent, lasting built products; and regardless of the scale of the assignment, he brings active listening, creativity, and passion.
For clients interested in energy efficiency, Richard T. Reep Architect offers LEED design standards. Buildings with LEED certification have reduced operating costs, increased customer affinity, and higher asset value. Mr. Reep is a LEED-AP and has performed professional services on a number of facilities.
For clients interested in sustainable design, Richard T. Reep Architect offers higher design standards to achieve a product that contributes resources to the environment. Often, this means creative involvement in the construction phase, and Mr. Reep has participated as both supplier and craftsman on selected projects where the Owner’s philosophy aligns with this goal.
For clients that require thoughtful articulation of problems, or education of a targeted audience regarding architecture and design, Mr. Reep is an organizer, consensus-builder, and speaker, having written on urban futures for major academic periodicals, and spoken on hotel design aspects at industry conferences.
As an artist, Mr. Reep integrates art and architecture to express the duality of our physical and virtual world. His work has appeared at museums and galleries worldwide, and is in private collections.
Capabilities Revit 9.0 Building Information Modeling software
Accredited Professional in US Green Building Council LEED Program
ISO 14001 Experience from international development projects
Experienced team builder and consensus builder in design and construction tasks
Finance and Management skills acquired from owning architectural practice
Entitlements negotiation with agencies and municipalities nationwide
Concept Design of large, complex, multiphased, multidisciplinary projects
Interpretation and application of Owner’s design standards
Coordination of design team for large complex projects worldwide
Associate administration, training, leadership and motivation
Accomplishments
Winner of two Above and Beyond Certificates, 1998
Winner of 1990 Tampa Preservation Award for Meininger Residence
Architect of Record for many residential, commercial, and institutional projects
Started architectural practice, built to 4-person firm in 3 years during a recession
Past Vice Chairman, Barrio Latino Commission, City of Tampa
Past Board Member, Friends of Tampa Recreation
Founding Member, Paint Your Heart Out Tampa Executive Committee
Licensure and Education
LEED – AP, U. S. Green Building Council
Registered Architect, State of Florida, License AR11827
Master of Architecture, University of Florida, 1984
Study Focus: Architecture of Asia, Zen Buddhist Temple Architecture
Master’s Thesis: Evolution in the Display of Art
Bachelor of Architecture with Honors, University of Florida, 1981
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects Member
Maitland Art Center Member
U. S. Green Building Council Member
Personal Achievements
Contributing Editor, The New Geography, www.newgeography.com
Asian Art and Architectural Lectures, given locally, based on firsthand experience Received un-invoiced bonus payment from client for job well done
Co-author of Tampa Through Time: Hyde Park, a 4th grade architectural tutorial
Co-author of Tampa Through Time: Ybor City, a 4th Grade architectural tutorial
Design jury member, UF College of Architecture, senior level design
Skilled in still and video photography, primarily architectural documentation
Skilled in Microsoft Office, primarily Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Project
Skilled in ultra high fast graphic problem solving architectural design exercises
Skilled in free hand architectural pen and ink drawing
Solo and Group Exhibitions in galleries and museums worldwide
Extensive travel throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia
Semi-fluency in Spanish, gained from five years of formal study
“Richard, your team took on a challenging and complex design assignment, and delivered fantastic results.”
–Mitchell Etess, CEO, Mohegan Sun
“Richard, thank you for the effort you put into the Mallorca Pool and Garden Design. Your efforts were very supportive of a team focus and the coordination was terrific.”
–Stephen Withers, Vice President, Marriott
“Richard, our hotel project was bid and it was awarded at nearly 18% below the forecasted budget. This is testimony to a good, tight set of construction documents. We appreciate you and your team’s attention to detail throughout the process and your dedication to our quality, schedule, and financial goals.”
–Eric Rosenbaum, Vice President, Sierra Land Group
“Richard, at Wyndham Vacation Ownership, we value motivated, articulate, experienced colleagues at all levels of our organization. You are one of these people.”
–Mark Faulkner, Planning Director, Wyndham
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