Thomas E. Taylor, Architect

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1958

Graduate, Bechtel Supervisory Training Program, 1983

Registrations and Certifications

National Council of Architecture Registration Board Certificate, 1975

Registered Architect, California 1977

Registered Architect, Nevada 1975

Registered Architect, Oregon, 1964

Registered Architect, Washington, 1960

Technical Experience

Mr. Taylor possesses over 38 years of experience as an Architect and Structural Designer. His project experience includes: historical restorations, residential, commercial, institutional and industrial buildings - types I through V. As the senior architect on several projects he has been key to management of the construction of hotels, shopping centers, multiple residential developments and churches. He has provided project management, construction team supervision, conceptual and detailed estimating, contract negotiation as well as coordination of contractors, engineers, public agencies, owners, etc. Prior to joining Foster Engineering, Mr. Taylor supervised architectural departments in multi-disciplinary firms and also provided consultation to large, private firms in Nevada and California.

Prior to joining Foster Engineering, Mr. Taylor worked for several private developers throughout California, Oregon and Nevada as an architect. He also ran his own architectural design business at various times for a total of 15 years. Additional experience includes a two-year assignment in Saudi Arabia for a large U.S. architectural and engineering firm.

Project Experience

Carnelian Bay Lake Access and Resource Enhancement Project

Architect and structural designer for the design and construction document preparation of public restroom facilities and commercial building. This project was for a public lakefront park facility along the scenic corridor of Highway 28 on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The California Tahoe Conservancy is considering utilizing the public restroom design as the standard for the area.

Martis Village Shopping Center

Architect and structural designer for a shopping center encompassing a movie theater, ground level rental spaces and a second story mall space. This project was designed for a heavy snow area and utilized open bay systems with heavy timber post and beam construction.

Agate Bay Lakefront Residence

Development of plans for a 6,800 square foot , Agate Bay, lakefront residence designed to accommodate the specific needs of the residents. The visual and aesthetics of the project were of particular interest to the local regulating agencies.

Griffith Lakefront Residence

Developed plans for a 4,600 square foot, lakefront home on Lake Tahoe. This structure is particularly complex and required that Mr. Taylor also prepare the structural calculations and structural drawings.

Goldfield Hotel Historic Renovation

Architect, structural designer and construction manager of this project which was considered the largest historic restoration project in Nevada. The project's special challenge was to achieve modern, functional systems, while maintaining a 1907 atmosphere. The building structural system was brought up to 1985 UBC Zone 3 seismic standards.

Ski Run Water Quality Improvement Project/Tahoe Meadows Linear Park

Project Architect for a firm providing architectural services for the design aesthetically pleasing rock facing for Wildwood Arch Crossing. Assisted with design of free span bridges for the Bike trail component of the Linear Park along Highway 50 on the south shore of Lake Tahoe.