Ralph Walker
243 Spruce Street, Bloomfield NJ RWalker12813[at]gensler.com
Professional Experience GenslerMorristown NJ & New York, NY Senior Associate / Project Architect2004 Present Project Architect leading and managing multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers and engineers for the programming, design, documentation and construction of complex educational facilities. Provided thought leadership for local and regional business development, national practice area strategy and ongoing marketing and publications. Selected projects include: Crown Heights Charter High School, Brooklyn NY St. Philips Academy, Newark NJ Wilson + Dudley Elementary Schools, Camden NJ PNC Branch Banks, Multiple locations in NJ + PA Fette Ford Dealership, Clifton NJ
Taylor Fierce LLCLos Angeles, CA Senior Associate / Project Architect2003-2004 Assisted in opening new architecture firm. Led business development efforts, new client development and contract negotiations. Project architect managing programming, design development and construction documents for new projects. Selected projects include: Oscar De La Hoya Animo High School, Los Angeles, CA
Fields Devereaux Architects & EngineersLos Angeles, CA Project Architect2000-2003 Project Architect designing and managing multiple new building and renovation projects from concept design through construction. Selected Projects Oak Park High School Activity Center, Oak Park CA Compton USD, Multiple Renovation Projects, Compton CA Torrance USD, Multiple Renovation Projects, Torrance CA Kenter Canyon Elementary School Library, Los Angeles CA California State University Channel Islands, Administration Building, Camarillo CA
The Bilow GroupRidgefield Park, NJ Job Captain1997-1999
Licensure / Accreditations Registered Architect California, New Jersey & Pennsylvania Construction Specifiers Institute:Certified Document Technologist US Green Building Council:LEED Accredited Professional
Education Syracuse UniversityBachelor of Architecture Majored in Architecture & Political Science1992-1997
Organizations St. Philips Academy, Board of Trustees KIPP Academy of Opportunity, Board of Directors Teach For America, Regional Board of Directors LA LA Edupreneurs, Member
Awards Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition: The Blurred Classroom Project Finalist & Exhibitor St. Philips Academy Project AIA NJ Silver Medal, SARA Award, Smart Growth Award ENYA Southpoint Competition - Exhibitor
Selected Speaking Engagements Ralph Walker developed and delivered the following presentations:
ICFF Conference 2007 Design Entreprenuers: Rethinking EnergyEvent & Website http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20070920/teaching-it-ralph-walker-and-the-team-from-gensler-and-the-st-philips-academy-icff-2007
PSEG Community Outreach 2008 Energy Efficiency Workshops: LEED Design for Community BuildingsEvent
NJ Charter School Association Annual Conference, 2008 Sustainable Design Opportunities for Charter SchoolsEvent
Building Success, 2009 Keynote: The Future of Education: Perspectives from the PracticeEvent
Columbia University Ed Lab Seminar, 2009 Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroomEvent
Interface Tribal Gathering: The Future of Education, 2009 Moving towards Learning Environments: The blurred classroomEvent
Selected Web & Print Features Ralph Walker was interviewed for or featured in the following the following features:
After Ed TV Website School ReDesign: Episode 3 Future Leaders Institute and Gensler team up to redefine the classroom http://aftered.tv/index.php?q=node/351
GenslerWebsite Features: Social Studies Architecture For Humanity Classroom Competition http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/29
GenslerWebsite Features: Ahead of its Class St. Philips Academy http://www.gensler.com/#viewpoint/features/12
Edutopia Magazine & Website Features: Greening the Past St. Philips Academy http://www.edutopia.org/green-school-retrofit
Metropolis Magazine & Website Features: Golden Ticket St. Philips Academy http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20080220/golden-ticket
Complete project list and references available upon request.
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