Yvonne Arena
- Las Vegas US-NV
- yarena@msn.com
Licensed Architect D.C. #ARC4938
LEED AP Leader in Energy and Environmental Design
Travel, Cultural Arts and Museums, Festivals, Continuing Education, Dining Out, Bowling, Gardening.
I have worked for Developers and Architects. Having worked on both sides of the development process, my expertise, creativity and understanding of the design and construction process allows me to facilitate communication, convey ideas, keep the project on schedule and on budget. I have assembled and managed teams of Architects, Engineers, and Consultants engaging them in a collaborative process and building consensus while maintaining focus on the company’s goal. As the Owner’s rep I am typically positioned as the keystone of information flow. I am a valuable resource to the owner and the design team throughout the development process, because of my knowledge of programming, site acquisitions to construction methods thru post occupancy.I have had experience in a broad range of building types from hospitality to medical, from police headquarters to palazzo. I have worked on renovations, retrofits and new construction; residential additions to complete campus master planning, zoning approvals, structure and mechanical system integration, interior and sustainable design. I have worked on projects throughout the US and in China with the world’s best architectural, interior, consultancy firms, and hospitality industry leaders. I enjoy the evolution and creation of the design process.This breadth of facilities enabled me to become an expert in programming, planning and project management for the complete project. I know the development, design and implementation process and can apply them to any building type leading the team to create whole systems, cross cultural environments that people enjoy, are aesthetically pleasing and functional. Implementing principles and components, creating design relative to budget and client style be it Contemporary or Classic. My experience has given me the knowledge base of lifestyle design and how it can be applied to all aspects of the physical environment, relating to where people live, work and play.