BIMx: Visualizing the Future
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A quarter of a century...that is a big commitment and a great deal of experience. Lee King brings this level of experience to the SōL Harris/Day team and clients after working for the firm for 25 years. In his time with the firm, he has watched the firm expand in size and knowledge. He truly is a valuable asset to all of our clients and their projects. We asked Lee some questions about architecture and his experiences and here is what he had to say...
What is the biggest lesson learned since working for SHD?
"We must be problem solvers. If we are working on a difficult detail or guiding a contractor out on-site with a material or product installation, it involves a great deal of thought and collaboration."
What is your favorite part of your job?
"Being involved in construction projects from start to finish. Seeing the progress of the design at the beginning, developing the design documents and and then seeing your project being built and completed to a client’s satisfaction is very rewarding."
What are the most significant changes you have seen over the last 25 years?
"Technology is one significant change... The ability to share in real time with a client their design model in 3D improves their understanding of the project and helps them visualize what their spaces will become. One other change is time... It seems like each year our design timeframe and construction timelines are shrinking due to increased demands."
What attracted you to SōL Harris/Day and has that contributed to you staying?
"I wanted to work for a multi-disciplined firm that designs many different types of projects. The other is the family atmosphere at SōL Harris/Day. It is truly gratifying and makes me want to come to work every day."
What made you decide to pursue Architecture?
"I grew up in a family of Construction workers. My grandfather was a finish carpenter and father was a master mason. I grew up in the construction field with hands-on experience. I wanted to use that experience on the design side to create rather than build."
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