Designer
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Designer

3891 Ruette San Raphael
San Diego CA 92130
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Vivienne Kosviner
Designer
EXPERIENCE
2018-2019
Howard Anderson Architects, San Diego CA
House Gibbs, Recuerdo Drive, San Diego
1500 sf Addition to existing house built, 1968.
Planned integration of the existing 1500sf building with new 1500sf addition.
Developed the external elevations, interior floor plans and sections according to clients’ brief.
Planned layout for the new kitchen, including elevations, appliance specification.
Coordinated structural, electrical, and HVAC drawings with consultants.
Prepared drawing set for contractors’ bid
City of San Diego plan check drawing preparation

2018-2019
Consulting
House Abel, Carmel Valley, San Diego
Conceptual design and styling for existing 3000sf home.
Designed the new kitchen plan and master bathroom plan..
Measured house as built for construction bid drawings.
Selected furniture and appliances throughout house, blending new and existing.
Advised on new landscaping and product selection for hardscaping at pool area.
TI, Rental House, La Jolla, San Diego
Programmed and planned for budget renovation of existing La Jolla 2500sf house.
Selection of new appliances, counters, fixtures, paint colors, light fixtures and overall house update.
Construction supervision of project.

1996-1998
Ehrenkrantz, Eckstat and Kuhn Architects, NYC (Perkins Eastman Architects)
Landmark Residential Townhouse, Upper East Side, New York City
Programmed clients’ needs for the update of an existing carriage house.
Researched original decor and construction for accurate restoration.
Produced new and as-built drawing for submission to City Planning.
City College SUNY
Surveyed existing campus space.
Produced detailed analysis that resulted in a recommended master plan for the campus rejuvenation and extension.


1993-1996
Smith Ottianno Architects, NYC (SpaceSmith)

AIG Insurance, Wall Street, NYC,
Designed, planned, presented and supervised corporate offices.
Produced as-built drawings, specifications, full bid set and construction set of drawings.
Managed construction project.
Coordinated with Interior Designer, contractors, and clients.

Long Island School District: Baldwin
Preparation of construction document set for ADA compliance and routine maintenance.
Designed new School for severely disabled Children

1989-1993
GAP Architects, Cape Town South Africa

Luxury Housing Estate, Silverhurst, Cape Town, South Africa.
Developed standardized design elements for a multi-home luxury development project on an exclusive historic estate with a Landmark Buildings. Prepared construction drawings and supervision of project.
New Lecture Halls for University of the Western Cape
Planning and design development, construction drawings and supervision for twin lecture theaters.
Waterfront Cape Town
Urban Planning drawings, building siting and presentation drawings for waterfront renewal project.
Masterplan drawings for Cape Town Waterfront District. Development, residential mall and tourist destination


EDUCATION
University of Cape Town South Africa, Bachelor of Architecture


SKILLS
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Writing, Microsoft Office, Word, Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz