Recently, we relocated from Orange County California to Richmond Virginia.  I am excited to be a part of the Evolve Architecture Team.  I have been able to continue my role as project manager working with a variety of clients while learning all about our new City.  Having recently merged with The Wendel Company, i have been fortunate to join a group of Designers, Architects and Engineers with whom I enjoy creating and designing with every day.

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In California and now Virginia, I have been involved with large-scale projects including Department of Transportation and Homeland Security, San Diego Hospice, UCSD Medical offices, Dominion Power, Wells Coleman, California Bank and Trust and Premier Business Centers Executive Suites.   For over 9 years, I was the lead professional, designer and project manager for the San Diego Arden Realty portfolio.  Estimated at over 3 million square feet of office space, I worked closely with the Arden Leasing and Construction departments to ensure project success.  I enjoyed forging new relationships with local clients, tenants, brokers and building owners in the Orange County and LA areas.  Prior to our California departure i was able to complete projects with Siemens in Huntington Beach, Parallel Group at Bixby Office Park in Seal Beach and an exterior remodel renovation of a Huntington Beach strip center.  Having developed the interior finish standard palettes for Premier Business Centers, I have completed projects in Irvine, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills as directly consulted on projects for design implementation in Chicago, Texas Miami and Hawaii.

 

Previously, I was an employee of Hurkes Harris Design Associates for over 17 years.  With the opening of the Irvine office, I oversaw projects in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas for local and corporate clients.  In addition, I am also responsible for business development and marketing within the area.

 

With our recent relocation to the East Coast, our family is enjoying the change of seasons, wide open spaces, trees and the historical architecture and diverse art seen.  

 

Carin Schifano, CID

Senior Project Manager

Commercial Interior Design