While at RMA, John worked on a variety of different project types, including public housing, multi-use facilities, and education (K-12). Notably, he managed the design & remodeling of six Edina elementary schools, the Edina Community Center and two gymnasium additions with a total construction cost of $21 million.
Performed Project Architect role from design documents thru project closeout.
Re-organized and re-zoned a three story, multi-use building due to poor circulation, organization and security.
Edina Elementary Schools, ISD #273 I Edina, MN. Concord I Cornelia I Countryside I Creek Valley I Highlands Elementary Schools
Performed Project Architect role from design documentation thru project closeout.
Provided required deferred maintenance upgrades throughout the buildings, including: mechanical systems, lighting, fire sprinkler systems and windows along with renovated kitchens and the remodeling of underutilized spaces for new support spaces.
Forest View Middle School, ISD #181 I Baxter, MN
Performed Cad Lead role from design documents thru construction documents.
Facilitated in the design of a 339,000 sf., multi-level building to serve 2200 students from a large area of northern Minnesota without sacrificing the quality of education common to large population schools.
Performed overall building code analysis and coordinated the required building separations with the needs of the building to serve as a school and as a community center for the city of Baxter, MN.
Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative I University of Minnesota I St. Paul, MN.
Performed Project Lead role from design documents thru construction documents.
Coordinated and led in the documentation, remediation and repair of mold and moisture damage due to improper flashing, failed rainwater management, damaged stucco, faulty plumbing and poor indoor moisture control.