Roger Lynn Spears
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
rogerlynnspears@gmail.com
http://rogerlynnspearsportfolio.blogspot.com/
Education
Graduate School of Design
Harvard University
Masters of Architecture
1981
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Architecture
1976
Registration
1983 Texas (inactive)
2000 North Carolina
NCARB
Employment
Szostak Design, Inc.
2005 to Present
Senior Design Architect and Project Manager
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
O’Brien Atkins Associates
2001-2005
Senior Design Architect
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Private Architectural Consultant
2000-2001
Raleigh, North Carolina
The Smith Sinnett Associates
1998-2000
Architect/Project Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina
North Carolina State University School of Design
1993-1998
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Raleigh, North Carolina
Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck
1988-1992
Design Architect
Des Moines, Iowa
Employment history prior to 1988 to be provided upon request
Projects
Selected Science and Technology Projects
Oakdale Research Park
Coralville, Iowa
One-Story, 60,000 GSF Biology Wet Lab
Completed 1990
The University of Iowa School of Medicine
Design Architect for Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck
Iowa Telecommunications Center
West Des Moines, Iowa
One-Story, 30,000 Television Production Facility
Completed 1992
Iowa Telecommunications
Design Architect for Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck
Biogen 26
(Unbuilt Project)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Five-Story, 150,000 Corporate Headquarters
2002
Biogen Idec
Senior Design Architect for O’Brien Atkins Associates
ARE Research Buildings Two and Three
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A Pair of Two-Story, 60,000 GSF Incubator Laboratories
Completed 2003
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Senior Design Architect for O’Brien Atkins Associates
RDU Airport Operations Center
Morrisville, North Carolina
Four-Story Office and Emergency Operations Center for RDU Airport
Completed 2004
The RDU Airtport Authority
Senior Design Architect for O’Brien Atkins Associates
Riverstone Research Building
South Boston, Virginia
Two-Story, 80,000 GSF Multipurpose Technology Building
Completed 2005
South Boston Economic Development Council
Senior Design Architect for O’Brien Atkins Associates
East River Science Center
(Successful Proposal)
New York, New York
Multi-Story Translational Research Facility
2005
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Proposal Editor and Design Consultant for O’Brien Atkins Associates
The Richard Dean Medical Research Building
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Four-Story, 150,000 Biology Research Building
Completed 2005
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Senior Design Architect for O’Brien Atkins Associates
Florida State University Synthetic Organic Chemistry Research Building
Tallahassee, Florida
Five-Story, 130,000 GSF Synthetic Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Completed Winter 2007
Florida State University
Senior Design Architect for O’Brien Atkins Associates
Biotechnology Training and Education Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Two-Story, 100,000 GSF Training Facility for Biotechnology Education
Completed Spring 2008
North Carolina State University
Senior Design Architect for O’Brien Atkins Associates
Triangle Life Science Renovation of EPA/NC
(Unbuilt Project)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Multistory, 400,000 GSF Data Center
2007
Triangle Life Science, PLLC
Architectural Design Consultant for O’Brien Atkins Associates
Neuland Corporation Headquarters
(Unbuilt Project)
Hyderbad, India
Ten-Story, 220,000 GSF Headquarters and Research Building
2009
The Neuland Corporation
Architectural Design Consultant for O’Brien Atkins Associates
The Hamner Institutes
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Multiple Building Master Plan
2009
The Hamner Institutes
Architectural Design Consultant for O’Brien Atkins Associates
Apple Data Center
(Unbuilt Project)
Research Triangle Park
400,000 GSF Data Center
Summer 2009
Triangle Life Sciences, PLLC
Architectural Design Consultant for O’Brien Atkins Associates
Governmental Projects
Onslow County Multipurpose Building
Jacksonville, North Carolina
52,000 GSF Senior Center and Ag Extension Renovation
Completed 2002
Onslow County, North Carolina
Co-designer and Architect for Angerio Design PLLC
Richlands Town Hall
Richlands, North Carolina
5,000 GSF Town Hall and Public Safety Facility
Completed 2002
The Town of Richlands, North Carolina
Co-designer and Architect for Angerio Design PLLC
Cary Town Hall Campus
Cary, North Carolina
Town Hall, Public Safety, and Administrative Office in Multiple Building Campus
Completed 2005
The Town of Cary, North Carolina
Master Planner and Schematic Design Architect for The Smith Sinnett Associates
Wake County Courthouse
Raleigh, North Carolina
Twelve-Story Courthouse Annex
2012
Wake County
Programming, Master Planning and Schematic Design for O'Brien Atkins Associates (2004)
Selected Educational Projects
College of Design Renovations
Raleigh, North Carolina
New Exhibit Hall and Administrative Offices Renovation/ADA Access
Completed 1996
North Carolina State University
Architect for The College of Design
Northside High School Auditorium
Jacksonville, North Carolina
800-Seat Auditorium
Completed 1999
Onslow County School System
Senior Design Architect for The Smith Sinnett Associates
Bostian Hall Renovation
Raleigh, North Carolina
Completed 2002
North Carolina State University
Co-designer and Architect for Angerio Design PLLC
Recreation/Performing and Visual Arts Projects
Kochi Prefecture Resort Complex
(Unbuilt Project)
Kochi, Japan
Twelve-Acre Conference Center and Resort
2006
Architectural Design Consultant for O’Brien Atkins Associates
City Of Raleigh Aquatic Facilities Study
Raleigh, North Carolina
Comprehensive 25-Year Aquatics Program Master Plan
Completed December 2007
Principal Investigator for Szostak Design, Inc.
The Durham Performing Arts Center
Durham, North Carolina
2,800 Seat Performing Arts Center
Completed Fall 2008
The City of Durham, North Carolina
Senior Design Architect: Curtainwall, Stairs and Performance Hall Interiors with Szostak Design, Inc.
Utah Performing Arts Center
(Unbuilt Project)
Sandy, Utah
Three Performance Halls, Theater School, Retail and Housing
2008
Assistant Design Architect for Szostak Design
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Arts
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
35,000 GSF Museum Renovation
2009
The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Schematic Design, Construction Documentation for Szostak Design
Walltown Community Center
Durham, North Carolina
30,000 GSF Community and Recreation Center
2009
The City of Durham, North Carolina
Schematic Design for Szostak Design, Inc.
Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
18,500 GSF Indoor Recreational Aquatic Center
Completed June 2012
Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department
Design Architect and Project Manager for Szostak Design, Inc.
Commercial Office
WRAL Headquarters
Raleigh, North Carolina
5,000 GSF New Construction, 6,000 GSF Renovation
Completed July 2012
The Capital Broadcasting Company
Programming and Space Planning for Szostak Design
Proficiencies
Professional
Site and Master Planning
Strategic Planning
Building Design, through Design Development
Laboratory Planning/Schematic
Client Communications
Public Presentation
Marketing/Proposal Preparation
Writing and Editing
Visual Presentation
Graphic Design
Staff Management
Project Management
Contract Administration
Technical
Hand Rendering
Conceptual Sketching
PowerCADD
InDesign
Sketch Up
Photoshop
Powerpoint
Excel
MS Word
Mac and PC Platforms
Mac and PC Platforms
Competencies
Professional
Construction Documentation
Construction Administration
Sustainable Practice
Project Cost Estimating
Technical
AutoCADD
MS Publisher
Awards
1991
Central States Region AIA Design Award
Oakdale Research Park
1993
Iowa AIA Merit Award
Iowa Telecommunications Center
2006
South Atlantic Region AIA Merit Award
The Durham Performing Arts Center
2009
NC AIA Honor Award
Golden Leaf Award
AWI Honor Award
The Durham Performing Arts Center
2009
Honorable Mention
Moore Square Competition
Selected Publications
Stuff Shows Up, Appendix 18
Remembrance and the Design of Place
October 2000, p.173-175
Frances Downing, TAMU Press
Beyond the Atrium
The Lab Design Handbook, 2004
p. 63-66, R & D Magazine
Laboratory Design and the Marquee Architect
The Lab Design Handbook, 2004
p. 59-63, R & D Magazine
Putting Biosciences in Their Place
Fall 2004, p. 25-32
Trade and Industry Development Magazine
Show Business, The Durham Performing Arts Center
Auditoria Magazine
Fall 2009, p. 108-110
Publications/The Iowa Architect
Caretakers of Time-Proven Beliefs:
The AIA Central States Region Design Awards, 1989
1990, Spring, v. 39, n. 1, p. 26-35
Collected Fortunes: Penthouse Renovation
1990, Summer, v. 29, n. 2, p. 14-17
The Value(s) of the Small Town: Shenandoah, Iowa
1990, Winter, v. 39, n. 4, p. 26-27
Postcards from Home: the New Realism in Residential Design
1991, Summer, v. 40, n. 2, p. 34-39
Principal and Interest: The Principal Financial Group
1991, Winter, v. 40, n. 4, p. 12-17
Square Roots: The Iowa Town Squares Project
1992, Winter, v.41, n.4, p. 24-35
Architects, Parents and Their Children:
The James Callahan Middle School
1992, Summer/Fall, v.41 n.3, p.30-32
Homes for the Upwardly Mobile:
Selected Entrants to the Orchard Place Birdhouse Auction
1992, Summer/Fall, v.41, n. 3, p.16-17
Image and Substance: Studio AU
1992, Summer/Fall, v41, n.3, p. 12-16
Reasoned Contradictions: The Glynn Residence
1993, Summer, n. 205, p. 20-25
Walden Three: Two (very) Small Houses in Iowa
1993, n. 205, p. 26-29
Exotic Brew: The Zanzibar Coffee House
1994, n. 210, p.18-21
A Circle of Fellowship: Addition to the Unitarian Fellowship Church.
1995, Spring, n. 211, p. 22-23
Lean, Clean and Open for Business:
Mid-America Savings Bank
1995, Spring, n. 211, p 30-31
Self-Representation: The Iowa Chapter AIA Offices
1995, Spring, n. 211, p. 24-25
Small Pleasures: A Gardner's Shed
1995, Spring, n. 211, p 20-21
Independence and Support:
The Madrid Independent Living Duplexes
1995, Summer, n. 212, p. 24-27
The Meaning of Hospice: Hospice of Central Iowa
1995, Summer, n.212, p.16-20
The Idea of Sport: the Richard O. Jacobsen Athletic Building
1995, Fall, n. 213, p. 26-34
Reinventing Tradition: Ben Weese's Wartburg Chapel
1996, Summer, n.215, p. 28-31
Title to Heaven, The Story of Three Iowa Colleges
1996, Summer, n. 217, p. 24-31
Urban Annotations: De-Code, Re-Code Atlanta
1996, Fall, n. 218, p.10-13
Objects of Desire
1997, n. 222, p. 12-15
Presence of Mind:
An Omaha Studio Residence by Randy Brown
1997, n. 222, p. 18-21
Clinical Examination: The "Picnic,"
an Art in Public Buildings Project
1998, n.226, p. 24-25
Marks on the Prairie: The Jasper County I-80 Rest Stop
1998, n.226, p. 22-23
This is Not About Handrails and Shelving:
Two Installations by Mark Rakatansky and the Committee for Physical Thought
1998, n.227, p. 24-30
Masterly and Correct:
Gwathmey and Siegal's University of Iowa Levitt Center
1999, n. 230, p 12-15
Ungainly Things: Three Parking Garages
1999, n. 231, p. 20-23
References
Available upon request