Klara Barosova is a graduate architect who joined Chris Dawson Architect (CDA) in the Fall of 2016. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the Czech Republic, with a focus on adaptive reuse of industrial and historical buildings. She has gained experience in adaptive reuse and brownfield site projects through her work at CDA, as well as by attending many international workshops and seminars.
KLARA BAROSOVA
Graduate Architect
Education
- Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, M.Arch, 2016
- VIA University College, Horsens, Denmark, Summer School, 2014
- Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, B.Arch, 2013
Specialty Training
- Architectural & Urban Design Workshop, Klimkovice, Czech Republic, 2015 – Group Leader
Topic: Conceptual study – connecting city of Klimkovice with Hylov spa - International Urban Design Workshop, Prudnik, Poland, 2013
Topic: Urban study of Prudnik city - Architectural & Urban Design Workshop, Ostrava, Czech Republic, 2012 – Group Leader
Topic: Urban study and conversion of coal mine in Ostrava – Hrusov - Urban Design Workshop, Osoblaha, Czech Republic, 2011
Topic: Urban study of border area of Czech Republic that remained uninhabited after displacement of German residents after World War II.
Selected Honors
- AIA Honor Award, Lowengard Adaptive Reuse, 2023
- AIA Citaton Award, 260 Boas Street Residential Conversion, 2022
- AIA Honor Award, Penn State Harrisburg – 24/7 Study, 2020
- AIA Citation Award, Hershey Public Library New Family Entrance & Interior Renovations, 2020
- ASAE Power of A Gold Award, AIA Pennsylvania Design for Better New Cumberland, 2020
- AIA Honor Award, Amber Road Trekking Cabins, 2019
- AIA Citation Award, Amber Road Trekking Cabins, 2018
- Shortlisted Finalist, International Architecture Competition Amber Road Trekking Cabins, 2017
- Gold Mention / 4th place, International Design Competition Lamborghini Road Monument, 2016
Key Past Projects
- Milton Hershey School Environmental Center Study, 2021 – 2022
- Bolger Residence, 2022
- Simply Greek Renovations, 2021
- Schoolhouse Flats – Lemoyne Middle School Reuse, 2020
- Hershey Public Library New Family Entrance & Interior Renovations, 2020, AIA Award
- Hidden Still Distillery & Restaurant, 2020, AIA Award
- 260 Boas Street Residential Conversion, 2020, AIA Award
- Ritner Steel Office Building, 2020
- Memmi Residence, 2020
- Penn State Harrisburg – 24/7 Study, 2019, AIA Award
- AIA Pennsylvania Design for Better New Cumberland, 2019, ASAE Power of A Gold Award
- Camp Small Valley Renovations & Additions, 2017 – 2018
- International Architecture Competition Amber Road Trekking Cabins, 2017, Multiple Awards
- King Mansion Renovations – K&W Engineers Offices, 2017
- 11 East Chocolate Avenue Renovations, 2017
- International Design Competition Lamborghini Road Monument, 2016, Gold Mention / 4th place
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