Masataka Beppu
9 years of experience in the U.S. & Japan
Designer / Technical Staff at Merryman Barnes Architects
Contact- . A number of experiences in CA including coordination with consultant + owner & contractor
- . Code knowledge of ADA + IRC & IBC Chapter 7 & 10 + IFC
- . Excellent modeling & graphic skills with Revit + Enscape & Adobe Creative Suite
- . Proficient with detail designs at CD level
- Proficient with Rhinoceros + Flamingo + SketchUp + ArchCad
Background
I am currently working for Merryman Barnes Architects, Portland OR. I have 6+ years of employment in various architecture firms both in the U.S. & Japan. Please see my skill summary at the left hand. I have permanent resident status in the U.S..
Job experience
- March 2022 - presentProject Coordinator
Studio Petretti ArchitecturePortland, OR, USA - August 2019 -Designer / Technical Staff
Merryman Barnes ArchitectsPortland, OR, USAWorking for Trimet South-West Corridor Project, TVF&R Logistic Service Center and more.
- November 2020 - February 2022Job Captain
Rice Fergus Miller ArchitectureBremerton, WA, USA - June 2016 - July 2019Intern-Architect
Integrus ArchitectureSpokaneWorked for civic/governmental projects including Federal Way Elementary Schools & First Interstate Center for the Arts, Spokane. Produced CD drawings, conducted code review & CA and more.
- July 2013 - May 2016Freelance Designer
FreelanceTokyo, Japan & Spokane, WAJoined several design competitions, hired to design a couple of residences, text books and furniture and more.
- April 2012 - June 2013Designer - Full Time
Taito Ward Government OfficeTokyo, JapanDesigned civic building renovations, conducted estimations, CA for facilities in
the ward. Managed more than 10 renovation projects including Takecho Children Club,
Higashi-Asakusa Elementary School, & Taito Riverside Sports Center Gymnastics and Stadium.
In addition to those construction, estimated approximately 35 construction projects. - May 2010 - June 2011Part-Time Designer
Sakakura Associates, Architects and EngineersTokyo, JapanBuilt models for projects, prepared presentations for clients.
- October 2009 - June 2011Intern
Mt. Fuji Architects StudioTokyo, JapanCreated graphic for presentations & built models for the following projects: Seto, Shore House.
- March 2008 - September 2008Part-Time Designer
Maki and Associates, Architecture and PlanningTokyo, JapanMade physical models for the project Aga Khan Museum located in Ontario, Canada
Education
- Graduate School of Shibaura Institute of Technology
Master’s of Engineering in Architecture and Civil Engineering2010 - 2012Focused on architectural designs. The program is certified as the equivalent to a master’s degree from a accredited university in the U.S.. Approved by National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). - Shibaura Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering2005 - 2010emphasis on architecture design
