Rafal Schurma von Vorbrodt
Design Studio

Education
Harvard University Extension School, Cambridge, MA, 2006, Environmental Management,
Currently – Student & Course Co-Instructor in Master of Liberal Arts in Environmental Management program

Silesian Technical University, Gliwice, Poland, 1996-2001, Master & Bachelor in Architecture & Urban Planning

Silesian Technical University, Gliwice, Poland, 1991-1996, Master & Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Background
WORK EXPERIENCE (USA):

BAY STATE DESIGN, Woburn, MA, Architectural Job Captain
As an architect with civil engineering background, I was able to manage and perform various tasks in both engineering and architectural department. My work focused on architectural and interior design including construction documents for headquarters, branch banks and credit unions in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York. In addition I coordinated construction and zoning drawings for wireless network systems.

PATH Architects, New York,NY, Architectural Job Captain/Project Architect
I worked on construction documents for multiple commercial and residential small scale projects. Working under direct supervision of a Principal , I was responsible for design and coordination of numerous aspects on the technical parts of the projects.
In completed projects of various size, my responsibilities included preparation of the architectural documents essential for approvals in the Building Department together with presentation boards used for public meetings.

CBT Architects, Boston MA, Model Maker/ Architect, Summer internship

WORK EXPERIENCE (EUROPE):

VISIO88, Gliwice, Poland, Principal/Project Manager
My work consisted of variety of residential projects in addition to commercial – including restaurants, retail stores, hospitality and industrial buildings. Working independently, I had the opportunity to gain wide project management experience, including mentoring and managing staff, meeting with clients and consultants. During that time I became very familiar with representing the firm to the clients, consultants, vendors and city officials. My major accomplishments included independently handled and designed high class hotel in Wegierska Gorka, multiple corporate office interiors as well as coordination and design of an extension of elementary school in Orzesze.

P.P.BOST, Gliwice, Poland, Project Architect
In this company I was mostly busy with academic and hospitality projects, as well as corporate interiors, which gave me experience in additional field.

P.I. BIPROHUT, Engineering Company, Gliwice, Poland, Project Manager
This company belongs to the MOSTOSTAL Group – the biggest engineering company in Poland. I was hired as independent architect and on-site supervisor to complete Biprohut inside project – main office building facade and entrance renovation and restoration.

HOUSING COOPERATIVE AUTHORITY, Gliwice, Poland, Construction Manager in Department of Investment and Development

SILESIA-BUD Construction Company, Gliwice, Poland, Assistant Construction Manager

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES
- Currently waiting to classify for Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) program in order to recive my Architectural License in US.
- United State Green Building Council Corporate Member
- Licensed and registered general contracting manager since May 2002 (in Poland EU)
- Licensed and registered architect since January 2002 (in Poland EU)
- Member of State Architects Society in Katowice Poland (the equivalent of US – AIA and BSA)