RACHEL HUNTER
Studio+
SAY IT LOUD - FLORIDA Exhibitor
Florida Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
My mom inspired me to follow this path and I’m grateful she saw my interest and helped guide me to architecture. I’m also inspired to create environments that encourage healing, physical and mental health, whether it’s a hospital, school, or office.
RACHEL HUNTER
Bio:
The Great Designer Rachel Hunter is a Registered Architect and Project Manager based in Tampa, Florida. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Miami and a passionate Hurricanes fan! Early in her career, Rachel began working for the architecture firm Studio+, where the shared value of a passion for design has inspired her daily. She recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary with the firm, and views each day as a new opportunity to drive innovation and collaborate with inspiring team members, project partners, and clients.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
In my junior year, I attended the Explorations program at the University of Miami SOA and fell in love with drawing, art, and architecture as a profession. I went on to study at the U where I received my Bachelor of Architecture degree.
What do you do?
I’m a Registered Architect, Project Manager, and Associate Principal with Studio+. I’ve been practicing for 10+ years and manage the design and construction of Hospital renovation projects, ground-up medical office buildings, and commercial projects
What excites you in the work you do?
I love to be busy and I certainly am. I take on a lot, but I love how different each day is as a project manager. Each day, there is a new challenge that needs to be met and overcome.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
My mom inspired me to follow this path and I’m grateful she saw my interest and helped guide me to architecture. I’m also inspired to create environments that encourage healing, physical and mental health, whether it’s a hospital, school, or office.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
The examination process was a challenge for me. I failed many times, but once I found the process and program that worked for me, I began passing my exams. I was proud of my ability to stay the course and reach my goal professionally.
Featured Project Name:
NCH Baker Downtown Hospital Emergency Department
Featured Project Location:
Naples, FL
Featured Project Completion Date:
January 2021
Role in Featured Project:
Project Manager
Featured Project Description:
The design objective for the 47,000 SF expansion focused on improving the operational flow of the department, providing more exam and observation units during seasonal fluctuations. To better support the Naples aging community, simple and intuitive wayfinding features are implemented to help these patients navigate the space while creating efficient workflow patterns for care providers. All work was sequenced to maintain the full operation of the ED throughout the duration of the project.
