Taylor James Pierce, RA
Director of Architecture
New York, NY
Director of Architecture with over twenty-five years of experience in the built environment. Licensed in the following states: NY, NJ, MA, PA, CT, TX, CO and FL. Completed various comprehensive architectural restoration projects that include; residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. Performed numerous forensic investigations, including accessibility, building envelopes, parapet collapse, architectural standard of care, premises liability, water intrusion, and property damage. Various positions of responsibility include Senior Associate, Senior Architect, and Senior Project Manager on Architectural/Engineering teams at New York City engineering firms. Designed a contemporary, sustainably conscious science and art retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Senior designer on numerous high-end custom homes in the Hamptons of Long Island, assisting an award-winning architect. Certified as Quality Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) by the New York City Department of Building. Over 25 years of experience and training in architecture, design, historic restoration, forensic architecture, building condition assessments, building envelope assessments and corrections, and construction. Lead architect for attorneys and clients on several construction failures and negligence cases.
- Bachelors of Science in Architecture, University of Illinois Chicago, awarded Alpha Rho Chi Medal
- Master of Science, Architecture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
- Licensed Architect NY, NJ, MA, PA, CT, TX, CO and FL.
- LEED AP
- QEWI- New York City Department of Buildings
- OSHA 16 Hour Suspended Scaffold
Sullivan Engineering llc– New York, NY
Senior Building Envelope Consultant
Senior Building Envelope Consultant for this engineering firm. Responsible for management and oversight of restoration designs, building investigations, CAD production, report production, permitting, and construction administration of various restoration projects primarily in residential and institutional assets.
LPE Engineering pc– New York, NY
Senior Associate
Senior Associate after years as Senior Project Manager for this certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), boutique engineering firm. Responsible for guiding initial roof and facade inspections into full construction documents and construction administration in residential and institutional assets. Responsible for maintaining strong relationships with valued clients as primary contact and project management leader. In office responsibilities included proposal creation, human resources, and implementation of company policy.
Andrew Pollock Architect pc– New York, NY
Architectural Designer
Worked directly with award winning residential architect as designer and draftsperson. Responsibilities included assisting in developing full set of construction plans, meeting with clients on design meetings and construction administration through to project completion.
Taylor James Pierce, Designer
Architectural Designer
Worked directly with the Myra Camille Holland Foundation to design and oversee the construction of a home for visiting scholars for the integration of science and art. The contemporary building incorporated sustainable design strategies in the Pacific Northwest.
Cutsogeorge, Tooman and Allen Architects pc– New York, NY
Project Manager
Project Manager for award winning restoration architecture firm. Responsibilities included drafting construction documents and managing restoration projects.
- field investigations, testing, and preparation and production of expert reports, construction drawings, specifications, and the direct provision of construction support services for building envelope restorations.