SAMANTHA ELIZABETH SCIME
KMF Architects
SAY IT LOUD - FLORIDA Exhibitor
Florida Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Being able to create a positive impact in the community. What we do really matters. It is tangible and sometimes intangible. We are able to use our creativity, skill, and imagination to make the world more enjoyable, inclusive, and sustainable.
SAMANTHA ELIZABETH SCIME
Bio:
The Great Designer Samantha Scime, AIA, NCARB, is an Architect and Social Media Marketing Director at KMF Architects in Orlando, Florida. Prior to joining KMF, Samantha was an intern at UCF Facilities Planning and Construction. Her work includes significant commercial, cultural, and government projects. Samantha previously served as a member of the Executive Committee for AIA Orlando and as Women in Architecture Chair for AIA Orlando.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
Oddly, I didn’t realize it was architecture that I was noticing when I was younger. I remember asking my dad why the houses changed so much from the south to the north. He told me it was the weather, the environment, etc. After that I was hooked.
What do you do?
I am an architect who works on all phases of a project. We are a smaller firm, so that means I may be on a project where I am the project manager, design lead, and production lead all at once.
What excites you in the work you do?
My favorite part has to be the early/middle stages of design. When you finally get the concept down and the initial sketches/models come out exactly as imagined or better, that is the most exciting feeling!
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Being able to create a positive impact in the community. What we do really matters. It is tangible and sometimes intangible. We are able to use our creativity, skill, and imagination to make the world more enjoyable, inclusive, and sustainable.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Hands down becoming licensed. That was one of the most difficult, professional obstacles I’ve ever experienced, but I kept going. One of my goals since then was to help my fellow ladies stick with it and keep testing.
Featured Project Name:
Orange County Fire Rescue Training Center
Featured Project Location:
Orlando, Florida
Featured Project Completion Date:
09/14/2022
Role in Featured Project:
Lead Designer
Featured Project Description:
The 32,000 SF, Orange County Fire Rescue Training Center, focuses on the dedicated personnel who will function in the space based on three aspects: Training, Rescue and Community. It was important the design honored the firefighter and not the fire. The 60-degree gesture of the exterior concrete tilt wall panels pays homage to the emblem of the ladder as a symbol of connectivity and safety.
