KERRY IRA LEVIN

Curriculum Vitae

 

PUBLIC RECOGNITION

 

2019, Research & Development Award, Cantilevered Boat Shelters

1991, Neighborhood Redevelopment Award, Townhome Urban Infill Project

1989, Award for Development Excellence, Townhome Design and Construction

1986, Award for Architectural Excellence, Restaurant Renovation

1985, Construction Excellence Award, Office Building Adaptive Reuse

1985, Award for Architectural Excellence, Office Building Renovation

1980, Award for Design Excellence, Residential Addition

 

Publications:         Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Pioneer Press, Daily Herald, Building Design & Construction, Builder Magazine, “Ask the Architect” in Builders Without Borders, Better Homes and Gardens.

Lectures:               University of Illinois School of Architecture, Catholic University of America, Loyola University, Oakton Community College, Chicago Chapter American Institute of Architects, Japanese Architects Consortium, Museum of Science and Industry, National Home Office Assoc., Lions and Rotary Clubs, lending institutions, schools, & civic organizations.

Appearances:       HGTV National “Dreambuilders,” Commercial Real Estate Review, Showcase Chicago, Continental CableVision Local Celebrities, and various local productions and talk shows.

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIIATIONS (Current and Previous)

 

AIA         American Institute of Architects                                          

APA        American Planning Association

SARA     Society of American Registered Architects

EAA       Environmental Assessment Assoc.

NCARB   Nat’l Council of Architectural Registration Boards

NAR        National Association of Realtors

NAREA   National Association of Real Estate Appraisers

IAR         Illinois Association of Realtors

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

1980-Present        Levin Associates Architects; Des Plaines, IL                                                                                             Principal

Founder and President of four division, integrated building service firm.  Design/Build Services include Land Planning, Building Design, Interior Design, Graphics & Rendering, Site/Building Engineering, Flood Plain Remediation, Construction Management, and General Contracting.  Real Estate Services include Property Management, Building Maintenance, Real Estate Brokerage, and Property Development.

1977-1980            James March Goldberg Architect; Lake Forest, IL                                                                                 Associate

Residential and Commercial Design, Renderings, Working Drawings and Construction Management.

1976-1977            Henry Addison Restaurant Design; Skokie, IL                                                               Designer/Draftsman

Restaurant Design, Working Drawings, Construction Administration and Supervision of Equipment Installation.

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

 

1980-Present        Registrations & Designations

Licensed Architect: States of Wisconsin, Illinois (current.) Indiana,  Missouri, Arizona, Washington , New Jersey (previous.)  NCARB Certified.  Licensed Contractor:  State of Illinois, various locales.  Licensed Realtor, States of Illinois, Wisconsin

 

1977-Present        Continuing Education

Ongoing Courses on Architectural Design, Land Planning, Flood Plain Engineering, Interior Design, Solar Design, Environmental Inspection, Property Appraisal, Real Estate Brokerage, Property Management, Business Management.

1973-1976            University of Illinois ‑ Champaign/Urbana, IL.

High Honors Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, first ever granted in 3 academic years. Dean’s List, Gargoyle Architectural Honor Society, 1 of Top 5 Freshman in Architecture of 1300 students.