Vance C.
Architectural Designer, CAD Specialist, and 3D Visualization Professional with over 28 years of expe
Jacksonville,
United States
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About
Architectural Designer & 3D Visualization Professional
With 28+ years of experience, I help architects, developers, engineers, contractors, and construction teams transform ideas into accurate, compelling visual and technical deliverables.
As the owner of Cogdell Studios, my expertise includes architectural design, CAD production, construction documentation, 3D modeling, photorealistic renderings, 3D animation, 3D printing, site development, and architectural visualization.
My project experience spans commercial, industrial, healthcare, warehouse, sports facilities, and affordable housing, with a proven ability to bridge design concepts and real-world construction requirements.
Core Skills: AutoCAD • Revit • SketchUp • Lumion • Twinmotion • D5 Render • Architectural Rendering • 3D Animation • 3D Modeling • 3D Printing • Site Development • Construction Documentation • CAD/CADD
I bring technical knowledge, creative visualization, and decades of practical design experience to every project.
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With 28+ years of experience, I help architects, developers, engineers, contractors, and construction teams transform ideas into accurate, compelling visual and technical deliverables.
As the owner of Cogdell Studios, my expertise includes architectural design, CAD production, construction documentation, 3D modeling, photorealistic renderings, 3D animation, 3D printing, site development, and architectural visualization.
My project experience spans commercial, industrial, healthcare, warehouse, sports facilities, and affordable housing, with a proven ability to bridge design concepts and real-world construction requirements.
Core Skills: AutoCAD • Revit • SketchUp • Lumion • Twinmotion • D5 Render • Architectural Rendering • 3D Animation • 3D Modeling • 3D Printing • Site Development • Construction Documentation • CAD/CADD
I bring technical knowledge, creative visualization, and decades of practical design experience to every project.
Experience
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Owner / Lead Architectural Visualization Designer
Cogdell Studios · Freelance
Jun 2026 –
Present
2 mos
United States
Founded and operate a specialized architectural visualization studio serving architects, developers, contractors, and community-focused
organizations.
• Create detailed 3D architectural models, photorealistic renderings, animated walkthroughs, presentation graphics, and physical 3D-printed
architectural models.
• Develop visualization workflows using SketchUp, Lumion, Twinmotion, D5 Render, AutoCAD, Revit, and related digital production tools.
• Translate architectural concepts, plans, elevations, and site information into clear visual presentations for design review, marketing, proposals,
and stakeholder communication.
• Support architectural site development visualization, including site layouts, building placement, landscape concepts, grading/context
representation, and surrounding-site presentation. -
Architectural Designer
The Haskell Company · Full-time
May 2026 –
Present
3 mos
United States
• Develop architectural designs, 3D models, construction documents, and proposal graphics for large-scale industrial, healthcare, warehouse, and
sports facility projects.
• Support design coordination and documentation through CAD and 3D modeling workflows, helping project teams communicate design intent and
technical information.
• Contribute to visualization and presentation materials used for internal coordination, client presentations, and project proposals. - Duty Engineer / CAD Operator University Medical Center · Full-time Apr 1995 – Mar 1997 1 yrs 11 mos United States Supported hospital facility planning through space layouts, CAD documentation management, and emergency generator testing.
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Detailer / AutoCAD Operator
SMI-Owen Steel Company of Florida · Full-time
Aug 1991 –
Sep 1996
5 yrs 1 mos
United States
Prepared reinforcing-steel placing drawings and detailed structural documentation.
• Implemented the department’s first CAD workstation and developed new standards for rebar documentation -
Civil engineering technician an and Draftsman
Stone, Joca & Mahoney · Contract
Feb 1996 –
Jul 1996
5 mos
United States
Created site plans, digitized surveyed maps, and batch-plotted CAD drawing sets.
• Supported civil/site documentation and conversion of survey information into usable CAD drawings. -
CAD Operator
Digital Drafting & Design · Full-time
Jan 1988 –
Aug 1992
4 yrs 7 mos
United States
Produced site maps and CATV underground and aerial routing plans.
• Digitized survey maps and site sketches and prepared production-ready CAD drawings.
Education
- Florida Community College Architectural Engineering Technology & Engineering Drafting, Architectural Drafting 1983 – 1986
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Joined: August 23, 2026
Last seen: August 23, 2026
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Location
Jacksonville, FL, United States