Raymond Coleman

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Raymond Coleman

Raymond Coleman ALA, CSI, LEED AP

Specification Writer Raymond Coleman is responsible for preparing the project manuals for all the projects in the office. He works in collaboration with the project team to coordinate the specifications with the drawings.

Before joining AS+GG in 2010, Ray worked as a Specification Writer at several Chicago architecture firms, including Holabird & Root, Perkins + Will, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Lohan Associates, Hansen Lind Meyer and Shaw & Associates. 

Over his career, Ray has prepared specifications for a wide variety of projects, including corporate offices, high-rise residential buildings, government buildings, university and public school buildings, hospitals, corporate offices, convention/art centers, religious buildings and historic and public housing renovations.

Education

Associate Degree of Applied Science in Architectural Technology, Oakton Community College, DesPlaines, Illinois, 1976

Affiliations

Registered Architect in Illinois
Association of Licensed Architects (ALA)
Construction Specification Institute (CSI)
LEED Accredited Professional 

Major projects at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture:

Kingdom Tower
The next tallest building in the world, this multi-use Tower will feature a luxury hotel, office space, serviced apartments, luxury condominiums and the world’s highest observatory. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hilal Tower
138 m mixed-use tower includes four levels below grade for retail, parking and support areas. The tower features residential, office and retail at ground and higher levels. Sustainable elements include district cooling, solar hot water, energy-efficient lighting and equipment, a greywater system and highly efficient HVAC and MEP Systems. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ahlamana
Mixed-use 74.5 m and 105 m residential and office towers consisting of 5,612 sm of area. The program includes four to five below-grade levels for partial storage, parking and support areas.  Sustainable elements include district cooling, solar hot water, energy-efficient lighting and equipment, a greywater system and highly efficient HVAC and MEP Systems. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Beijing Waldorf-Astoria
Luxury hotel project located in the heart of downtown Beijing, China. Bronze exterior reflects the character of the site, and the super frame recalls the symmetry and steady character of Chinese traditional architecture. Beijing, China

Masdar Hq Development
Positive Energy building (generating more energy than it consumes) in zero carbon, zero waste city outside of Abu Dhabi. Project includes office and residential space, retail, transit circulation and incorporates landscaped green space. Masdar City at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates


At Holabird & Root:

Historical Renovations

Three Arts Club of Chicago

Monroe Building, Chicago

Chicago Cultural Center, PBH Dome

University Science Buildings

Augsburg College, Minnesota - Center for Science and Mathematics

Beloit College, Wisconsin - New Science Building

Dominican University, Illinois - New Academic Facility

St. Olaf College, Minnesota - New Science Building

Waubansee Community College, Illinois - New Classroom Building

Western Michigan, Michigan - New Chemistry Building

Winona State University, Minnesota - Wellness Center Addition

Public Housing Renovations

CHA Altgeld Gardens Town Homes, Chicago - Community Renovation

CHA Flannery Senior Apartments, Chicago - Mid-rise Renovation

CHA Kenmore Senior Apartments, Chicago - Mid-rise Renovation

Hollywood House Modernization, Chicago - Mid-rise Renovation

Government

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Renovation

GSA – National Foreign Affairs Training Center – Additions

Ogle County Courthouse, Illinois – Renovation

Village of Oak Park, public Works – New Building

At Perkins + Will:

Airport

Dubai International Airport Concourse 2, Dubai - New Concourse Building

Hospitals

American Hospital Dubai - New Hospital Building

Queens Hospital Center, Queens New York - New Hospital Building

Rush-Presb., St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago - New Hospital Building

St. James Hospital, Olympia Field Illinois - New Hospital Building

UCLA Seismic Replacement Bldg., California - New Hospital Building

K-12 Education Buildings

Cary Elementary, Illinois - New School Building

Cristo Rey, Chicago - New School Building

Lisle Senior High School, Illinois - New School Building

Perspectives Charter School, Chicago - New School Building

University Science Buildings

Qatar Arts & Science, Doha Qatar - New Art & Science Building

Qatar Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha Qatar - New Medical Building

Universidade Agostinho, Angola - New Campus

Corporate Offices

American Red Cross, Chicago -  New Headquarters Building

Chevron Headquarter, China - New Headquarters Building

Crate & Barrel Corp. Headquarters, Illinois - New Headquarters Building

Kraft Expansion, Illinois - Headquarters Building Additions

Morgan Stanley, Illinois - Headquarters Building Additions

Reliance Info Com Office Bldg., Bombay India - New Office Building

Sogutozu Business Center, Turkey - New Office Building

High-Rise Residential

516 Well Condominiums, Chicago - New Condominium Building

Clare at Water Tower, Chicago - New Senior Living Building

Skybridge, One North Halsted, Chicago - New Condominium Building

Government

Los Angeles Federal Courthouse – New Courthouse High-Rise Building


At SOM:

High-Rise Office Buildings

Garrard Office, England - New Office Building

Jin Mao, China - New Office Building

LG Beijing Office, China - New Corporate Office Building

Xiamen Office, China - New Office Building

Lopez Center, Philippines - New Office Center

Convention/Art Centers

Korean Trade Center, Korea - New Convention Building

LG Art Center, Korea - New Art Center Building

Plaza Rakyat, Kuala Lampur - New Convention Center


At Lohan Associates:

Corporate Office Buildings

Blue Cross Blue Shield Building, Chicago - New Headquarters Building

Religious Buildings

Sinai Temple, Chicago - New Religious Building

University Buildings

UIC Molecular Biology Research Lab Chicago - New Laboratory Building

Barat College Library, Illinois - New Library Building

Pace University Law School, Illinois - New Law School Building

Government Buildings

Federal Aeronautics Administration Headquarters - New Headquarters Building


At Hansen Lind Meyer Inc.:

Hospitals

Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis - Hospital Addition

Rush-Presb. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago - Hospital Addition

University of Chicago Illinois Medical Center - Hospital Addition


At Shaw & Associates Inc.:

High Rise Building

181 W. Madison (with Cesar Pelli), Chicago - New Office Building

AMA Building (with Kenzo Tange), Chicago - New Corporate Building

Ray Coleman on...

. . . design
Being on the technical side of the design process, I enjoy the interaction with the manufacturer’s technical representative. As architects, we are generalists, and know a portion of many things. The technical representative works only in his or her area of expertise. I am always learning about changes in the construction industry that I incorporate into the specifications.

. . . his favorite "moment" in architecture
When I start a new project and edit the first draft of the specification.

. . . his favorite city architecturally
It usually is the last new city I visit. I have seldom been disappointed in experiencing something new.

. . . his favorite thing about a collaborative design process
I have been fortunate to work in many architectural offices, working with many talented, interesting and dedicated people, all working toward a common goal, the design and documentation of the project.

...what he'd be if he weren't an architect
I would be a draftsman. I got into the field of architecture because I loved drafting.

...what he does when he's not designing
Working on construction projects at home with my wife. Presently we are building a screened porch.