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9101 E Bay Harbor Dr., #601 Bay Harbor IslandsHOME ADDRESS:
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United States 33154
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WESLEY CHRISTOPHER KEAN
9101 E. Bay Harbor Dr.,#601 Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 305-359-3669 wesley@kodamiami.com
EDUCATION
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Graduated May 2010
Bachelor of Architecture, 2010
Overall GPA: 3.70 Minor in Art, 2010
University of Miami in Rome:
Urban Design, Theory and History of Architecture Program, Spring 2009
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect FL: AR97886
Registered Architect CO: 00404759
NCARB #516373
AIA #38045819
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Architects
Make a Wish Foundation, Champion
Miami Music Project, Soundboard Member
City of Bay Harbor Islands, Planning and Zoning Board
EXPERIENCE
Kean Office for Design + Architecture, Inc, Miami FL
Principal, October 2015-Present
Etnia Barcelona Showroom
Little Haiti, Miami, Florida 2016
Construction Cost: $300.000
Hired by international eyewear brand to develop their Miami, FL distribution and retail center. Provided
Architectural services for a 4,000 SF mixed use, office & retail, building.
Miami Circle
Bayfront Park, Miami, Florida 2018
Construction Cost: $3.500.000
Contracted by the Florida Power & Light Company to design a 24,394 SF solar pavilion roof to display and
showcase the energy harnessed by the sun throughout the day. Provided Architectural design services, which
included meetings with the Mayor of Miami, Executive Director of the Bayfront Trust as well as the Executive
Director of Live Nation, Miami.
Cadena Residence
Coconut Grove, Florida 2018
Construction Cost: $8.500.000
Provided Architectural Design Services and sub-contracted structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil and
pool engineering consultants for the design and construction of a 8,346 SF house in Coconut Grove, FL.
Apizza Brooklyn
Miami, Florida 2018
Construction Cost: $200,000
Provided Architectural Design Services and sub-contracted mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen
consultants for the design and construction of a 4,000 SF Brooklyn-inspired restaurant in Miami, FL.
KZ Architecture, Miami FL
Studio Director/ Project Architect, December 2012- October 2015
Vida at The Point Townhomes
Aventura, Florida 2018
Construction Cost: $3.500.000
Project Architect for a new 21,000 SF townhome development. These high-end luxury units have private rear
yards and in some cases a rooftop terrace. The project team worked to procure City of Aventura Site Plan
Approval.
Bal Bay South
Bal Harbor Islands, Florida 2018
Construction Cost: $6.500.000
Project Architect for a new 12,000 SF residence facing the intracoastal. The building was developed to surround
a courtyard with most of its transparency towards the intracoastal. The project team developed the
architectural design, interior design.
Luna Rossa Residence
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 2016
Construction Cost: $3.500.000
Project Architect for a new 5,000 SF residence facing the intracoastal. The parti was developed around a
central courtyard –a typical Florida home motif. The project team developed the architectural design, interior
design.
Center Island Residence
Golden Beach, Florida 2015
Construction Cost: $4.500.000
Project Architect for a new 8,000 SF residence facing the intracoastal. The house was conceived around the
idea of the family at the center. Designed for an Argentinian family, the Parrilla is the focus and was therefore
placed at the center of the home helping to divide the main private functions from the more public. The project
team developed the architectural design, interior design as well as administering the construction to ensure
design delivery.
Woodcrest Residence
Key Biscayne, Florida 2014
Construction Cost: $2.800.000
Project Architect for a new 4,800 SF residence in Key Biscayne. The house was developed to engage with its
surroundings to blend seamlessly with the landscape. The project team developed the architectural design,
interior design as well as administering the construction to ensure design delivery
Ballantrae Ct. Residence
Boca Raton, Florida 2013
Construction Cost: $10.000.000
Project Architect for a new 12,000 SF residence on St. Andrews Country Club facing the golf course. The
contemporary design takes its inspiration from the expansive nature of the course, extending the interior spaces
out to the landscape and bringing the exterior in. The project team worked through the completion of
construction to ensure design delivery.
Shulman + Associates, Miami FL
Designer/ Project Manager, May 2010-December 2012
The Byobu House
Miami Beach, Florida 2012
Construction Cost: $8.000.000
Lead Designer/Project Manager for a new 7,200 SF residence on Biscayne Bay facing downtown Miami. The
contemporary design takes its inspiration from the tropical necessities of light, air and transparency. The project
team worked to procure City of Miami Beach design approvals.
The Impluvium House
Miami, Florida 2012
Construction Cost: $2.000.000
Project Manager for a substantial renovation and addition to an existing home located close to Biscayne Bay.
The home is designed to maximize natural light as well as organize the main living spaces around a pool and lush
landscape. The project is currently under construction.
South Seas Beach House
Miami Beach, Florida 2011
Construction Cost: $28.000.000
Lead Designer/Project Manager for the complete restoration and renovation of the existing 9 story 49,635 SF
historical oceanfront hotel. The project includes the addition of a new 8 story structure on the West side of the
existing hotel to capture the ocean views for a total of 68,950 SF of 118 hotel rooms, increased amenities, an
enclosed courtyard and a 2 story pool side cabana.
The Savoy and Arlington Hotels
Miami Beach, Florida 2011
Construction Cost: TBD
Lead Designer/Project Manager of the complete restoration and renovation of two historic structures and the
addition of four new building components with over 81,000 SF of new residential and commercial space. The overall
complex will constitute a 145,000 SF boutique hotel with 134 units.
Collins Plaza Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida 2011
Construction Cost: $1.500.000
Project Manager for the complete restoration of a historic lobby retrofitted to contain a new bar and lounge. The
project team worked with the owner to procure City of Miami Beach design approval while serving as design &
historic preservation consultant.
The Avalon Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida 2011
Construction Cost: TBD
Lead Designer/Project Manager for the complete restoration and renovation of the 23,313 SF historic Ocean Drive
hotel. The project includes the transformation of 3 ground floor hotel rooms into an upgraded kitchen and an
increase in amenities which include a new lobby, a new green screen trellis over an existing side yard and new
window systems.
The Pavilion House
Colee Hammock, Fort Lauderdale Florida 2011
Construction Cost: $2.800.000
Project Manager for a sustainable home located in a tropical coastal hammock in Fort Lauderdale. The home is
designed to tread lightly on its site and surroundings with its focus on minimizing its impact on the environment.
The project is currently under construction.
The Sterling Building
Miami Beach, Florida 2010
Construction Cost: TBD
Lead Designer/Project Manager of the 28,000 SF restoration and retrofit of the historic retail building on Lincoln
Road. The project has 3 stories of retail with the second hovering over the existing historic Books & Books building.
The project team worked with owner and zoning attorney to procure City of Miami Beach design approval.
The Lincoln Theatre (H&M)
Miami Beach, Florida 2010
Construction Cost: $15.600.000
Design Coordinator for the renovation, interior remodeling and expansion of a historic building into a retail space.
The project team worked with owner to procure City of Miami Beach design approval and later served as Design
Consultant for retail tenant H&M.
Raymond Jungles Incorporated, Miami FL
Design Intern, January 2010- May 2010
Drafted sections of hardscape details
Routine site visits to coordinate with contractor
Worked with design teams to prepare for meetings with clients
Prepared In-Design client presentations
Esvedra Furniture Design, Miami FL
Design Intern, October 2008- January 2009
Ordered and verified necessary materials and equipment from suppliers
Schematic design of new collection for potential clients
Worked on sales in showroom
Hilton VanderHorn Architects, Greenwich, CT
Architectural Intern, May 2007-August 2007
Assisted in the management of sheet sets for submittal to building departments, associations, contractors, and
clients
Worked with project managers to prepare for meetings with clients and contractors
Utilized AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop for drafting and rendering
John C Kean & Sons Building and Remodeling, Laconia, NH
Builder/Carpenter, May 2003-August 2005
Utilized AutoCAD for drafting of as-built/demo floor plans, exterior elevations,
Worked on commercial projects including concert venue and lumber yard
Learned to bid projects based on cost of materials and labor
DESIGN COMPETITIONS
“Carnival” A Float for a Community, Barranquilla, CO 2010
Project Team: Wesley Kean
“Dawntown” Seaplane Terminal Competition, Miami FL, 2011
Project Team: Wesley Kean, Peter Anselmo, Jose Navalujambo
Honorable Mention
http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/check_out_the_2010_dawntown_miami_entries/
“Reimagining the City” Tropic Magazine, Ft. Lauderdale FL, 2012
Project Team: Wesley Kean, Allan Shulman, Mike Gallea, Brand Gonzalez
Honorable Mention
http://www.powersschram.com/news/pdfs/Tropic_Village%20Scene_article.pdf
AWARDS/ACTIVITIES
BUILD Architecture Awards – 2018 Best International Contemporary Design Studio
BUILD Architecture Awards – 2018 Most Innovative retail showroom project
AIA Miami Honor Award of Excellence 2017 Unbuilt, Bayfront Circle
AIA Miami Honor Award of Excellence 2017 Interior Architecture, Etnia Barcelona
AIA Florida Merit Award of Excellence 2017, Unbuilt, Aviation Design Center
Best of Houzz Service Award, 2017
AIA Miami Honor Award of Excellence 2016 Unbuilt, Etnia Barcelona
University of Miami School of Architecture: Undergraduate Student Award. 2010
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