JAMES R. WASSER, AIA, LEED AP 21 Spencer Street, #214, Lebanon, NH 03766 603.667.5895/ [email protected]

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UK Architects, P.C., Hanover, NH 2008-present – Senior Architect www.ukarch.com  Brattleboro Food Co-op, Brattleboro, VT, (Under Construction)—Interior planning, store layout, FF&E selection and bidding and construction services for a new ultra energy efficient 25,000 SF grocery store and commissary. Worked closely with engineers to develop a unique heating system the utilizes waste heat from the refrigeration equipment to heat both the store and two floors of housing above.  Hanover Co-op Community Market, Hanover, NH, (2009)—A 5,500 SF all-inclusive new concept market. Planning, store layout, FF&E selection and pricing provided as an independent contractor. Project management during construction as a part of UK Architects.  Flood Sugarhouse, Northfield, VT, (Ongoing)—Programming, interior planning and layout and FF&E selection for a tourist-oriented center with maple syrup production, a cider mill and retail store.  The Haven Adult Shelter, Hartford, VT, (2010, LEED Silver accreditation ongoing)—Project Architect and LEED coordinator. Shelter provides lodging, meals and services for 20 homeless adults.  Proctor Academy Boiler Chip Plant, Andover, MA (2008)—Project Architect for this innovative chip storage, conveyance system and boiler building. Design through Construction Administration.

James R. Wasser Architect AIA, Norwich, VT 2005-2008 – Principal www.jrwarch.com  Retail Design and Consulting, 2005-present—Design services for Hanover Co-op as described above; store layout for a 50,000 SF New Seasons market; design/ detailing of a 1500 SF New Seasons store expansion and design/detailing of a snack bar/school store for Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, NH.  Ridge House Renovation, Orford, NH, (2006)—Undertook a 5000 SF gut-rehabilitation of one of Orford’s historic 18th century Ridge Homes; it featured a 1950’s California high modern interior.

Richard Brown Architects AIA LLP, Portland, OR 1992-2005 – Partner www.rbarch.com  New Season's Markets, Portland, OR, Partner-in-charge, 1999-2005—Provided full architectural services for 9 gourmet/organic supermarkets and corporate offices totaling over $23 million of construction. Worked with the client from this start-up’s conception, helping create a company-wide store image—its branding and its layout—and helping it grow quickly to a +$100 million company.  Nature's Fresh Northwest, Portland, OR, Partner-in-charge, 1992-99—Provided full architectural services for 6 gourmet/organic supermarkets and corporate offices totaling about $10 million of construction. The final project, before the company was purchased by Wild Oats, was a 63,000 SF, $6.5 million retail center—an award winning renovation & addition with an organic supermarket, spa, salon, small retail stores, professional offices & public library—1 of the first sustainable buildings in Portland.  Master Planning, Feasibility Studies and Assessments throughout the Northwest, including: o Delphian School Master Plan--extensive study for a small private K-12 school examining and codifying the school's short and long term academic goals and physical expansion. o Parks & Recreation 12 Bldg. Survey--assessment and feasibility study for 12 community centers and park buildings  Washington Park Visitors' Center, Portland, OR, Project Architect, 1997—visitors' center, gift shop and maintenance facilities design & master planning for Portland's world-renown International Rose Gardens.  Numerous Private Custom Houses throughout the Pacific Northwest.

1 OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Springline LLC, Hanover, NH 2007-8 – Partner  A strategic planning firm that assisted institutions and organizations prioritize, budget and implement long-range/master plans and deferred maintenance rprojects. Its work was highlighted by a 6-month, on-site study for Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, NH. Olson Lewis Architects & Planners, Manchester, MA 1986-1991 – Architect  Responsibilities included: design, construction documents and construction administration for three golf clubhouses, two restaurants, the Harvard Club renovation, several resorts for the Sonesta hotel chain, three bio-tech laboratories and schematics for a downtown Boston office building. Goody Clancy and Associates, Boston, MA 1985-1986 – Intern Architect  Responsibilities included: design and CD’s for the Univ. of MA Signs and Graphics program, Cornell School of Hotel Management remodel, and Tent City–a mixed-income housing development in Boston. Eisenman/Robertson Architects, New York, NY 1981-1982, Summer 1983 – Intern Architect  Responsibilities included: model-making, drafting and marketing Research Assistant, Harvard Univ. Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA 1983-1984  For Peter Eisenman on his book Guiseppe Terragni: Transformations, Decompositions and Critiques Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA 1983-1984 – Adjunct Professor  Taught two architecture design studios in their BArch program Guest Design Studio Critic 1986-2006  Guest Critic for numerous design studios at various institutions including: Harvard University Graduate School of Design, The Boston Architectural Center, University of Washington and Dartmouth College

EDUCATION Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Master of Architecture, 1984 The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies, New York, NY, Intern, 1979-80 Oberlin College, Bachelor of Arts, English, 1979

REGISTRATION Massachusetts 1986, Oregon 1992, Washington 1994, New Hampshire 2005, Vermont 2005

PROFESSIONAL HONORS Merit Award, Hanover Co-op Community Market, Plan NH, 2011 Honor Award, The Haven Adult Shelter, Efficiency Vermont, 2011 Honor Award, Hanover Co-op Community Market, New Hampshire Chapter AIA, 2010 Mayor’s Award, New Seasons Market, Arbor Lodge, Portland Chapter AIA, 2005 Honor Award, Natures Place, Portland Chapter AIA, 2000 Member, American Institute of Architects since 1994 LEED Accredited Professional, since 2009

TECHNICAL SKILLS Highly skilled in two Mac based CADD programs, Vectorworks and Power CADD, along with all applications from Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite 2