Owen Foote 126 Fourth Place No.2 - Brooklyn, NY 11231 - 718 243-0849 ofoote@excite.com
		Owen Foote was born in New York City and graduated from the Bronx High School of Science with an award of excellence in technical design. He earned his Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado at Boulder and worked for years designing investment banking interiors with Gensler Architects. He started his own practice and consulted for several enterprises while pursuing a Masters in Urban Planning from the City College of New York and an accredited architecture degree from Pratt Institute.
For two years, Owen worked as an architect and planner for Gruzen Samton and now works at the Department of City Planning in Brooklyn, NY. Over his twelve year career, he has managed architectural and interior design projects of up to 400,000 sf. and urban planning projects of major metropolitan commercial and residential developments. Owen is adept at producing quality design within strict financial constraints.
Owen's expertise in zoning and building regulations helps to maximize the value of properties with minimal impact to the surrounding communities. He is often called on as a resource for evaluating architectural structures and facilitating a master plan. Owen's background in architecture and urban design is useful to develop realistic proposals for long-term projects. He has evaluated a variety of building types for existing and adaptive reuse. Owen is experienced in identifying building constraints, deficiencies and opportunities.
As a volunteer, he is actively involved with waterfront revival efforts in Brooklyn, other neighborhoods of New York and Newark, New Jersey. Owen's work has been a catalyst for over 300,000 sf. of renovation and has attracted over 75 million dollars of investment in the Gowanus Canal community of Brooklyn. In his spare time, Owen serves a board member and volunteer with the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club that was founded for the preservation and enhancement of New York's estuary. He is involved with many waterfront activities and designed some Internet sites (listed below) that highlight some of the history, charm and character of these areas.
PROJECTS:
Newport Waterfront Development Plan Jersey City, NJ Project manager of a 31-acre design proposal for high-density waterfront housing and open space. Produced concept alternatives, programming and fulfilled the permit application requirements.
1180 Raymond Boulevard Newark, NJ Project architect responsible for assessment and space planning for conversion of a historic landmark building from office use to dormitories and residential apartments.
Arverne Development Plan Jamacia, NY Urban designer of 1,000 units of low-rise housing on Jamaica Bay's shore. Submitted a plan that preserved view corridors, created a sand dune nature trail, pocket parks, and a unique circulation system.
Grand Central Station North End Access New York, NY Project Architect responsible for construction documents of two 600-foot corridors connecting Grand Central Station to office buildings. Coordinated with the MTA, Metro North and New York City Planning.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Facilities Master Plan Kings Point, NY Senior planner for campus plan, evaluating integrity of architectural structures and identifying potential areas for new development. Developed comprehensive plan for campus expansion and development.
Fleet Bank New York, NY Analyzed corporate real estate holdings and prepared graphic documentation for planning purposes. Designed space plans and construction documents for office and banking interiors.
Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation Brooklyn, NY Directed neighborhood revitalization strategies including community board presentations, code review and analysis, creation of potential development plans and submission of grant proposals.
West Point West Point, NY Designed plans for campus facilities including a new boathouse and conversion of a dormitory to a student center. Designed four project development brochures used to procure financing.
Natwest Markets New York, NY Project Architect for four floors / 300,000sf of corporate trading office interiors. Coordinated project from design inception through construction documents and construction.
Buda Nova Competition Budapest, Hungary Part of four-person team that planned a 300-acre new development near Budapest, Hungary. Generated computer perspective renderings to evaluate proposal within existing context.
INTERNET DESIGN:
Friends of Hudson River Park		Promoting the Hudson River Waterfront Park
Waterfront Museum		A floating museum in Red Hook
SouthWest Brooklyn IDC		Business assistance in Sunset Park
Santo Baking Company		Two generations of family baking
Phoenix Recycling		Recycling and maintenance
Uprising Bakery		Specialty baking
Owen Foote 126 Fourth Place No.2 - Brooklyn, NY 11231 - 718 243-0849 ofoote@excite.com