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Matthew M. Graves
originally from atlanta, ga
Lives & works in honokaa, hi
Experience
Owner / Architect
4/2012 - Present Matthew M. Graves, AIA, Big Island, Hawaii
Architectural practice specializing in residential design. Projects include new construction, additions, renovations and consulting.
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Consultant
2/2017 - Present Ranch architect, waikii ranch
design review consultant
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Consultant
11/2019 - Present design review architect, mauna kea fairways
design review consultant
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Design Architect
1/2011 - 4/2012 Homeworks Construction, Honolulu, Hawaii
Manager of the architectural department of a design-build residential construction firm.
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Intern Architect / Project Captain
11/2000 - 1/2009 Self employed, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Project Captain for small (2 person) Architectural firm - Robert Nespor and Associates
Projects included luxury resort homes along the Kona and Kohala coasts, major resort condominium and home remodels, office tenant improvements.
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Project Manager / CAD Consultant
12/1997 - 2/1999 Amtico International, Atlanta, Georgia
Tasks included consulting with sales force, designers, contractors and clients.
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Intern Architect
11/1995 - 2/1997 Lawrence Enyart Architects, Scottsdale, Arizona
Projects included mostly fire stations and fire/police training facilities.
Intern Architect
1/1988 - 1/1995 Turner Associates, Atlanta, Georgia
Employed full or part time depending on school schedule. Tasks included working closely with head designer on presentations and design. Model building, drafting, surveying and contract administration
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Education
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11/1995 - 2/1997 Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
Harley Davidson factory training
8/1995 - 11/1995 Southern College of Technology, Marietta, Georgia
Studied architecture
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8/1993 - 7/1995 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
Studied Architecture
8/1990 - 7/1992 Memphis College of Art, Memphis, Tennessee
Foused on graphic illustration, sculpture and photography
certifications / affiliations
Licensed Professional Architect - State of Hawaii
USGBC LEED Accredited Professional