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Curriculum Vitae
Arpad Daniel Ronaszegi NCARB, RA
Professor of Architecture, Registered Architect
Professor Ronaszegi, a licensed architect, has extensive experience teaching in higher education and
practicing in the research, design and construction aspects of architecture.
He has taught subjects in the broad - theoretical, conceptual, technical and practice related - spectrum of
architecture and design, further reinforcing his interest in a holistic understanding of the human condition
and the extended role and potential of higher education in the profession. Currently he is teaching
graduate studios and lecture courses in professional practice, portfolio development, visualization and
graphics.
He developed an effective teaching methodology that is informed by his international experience,
involvement in professional practice, building construction, extensive travel and research work, and
exposure to broad range of multi-disciplinary design thinking and digital technology. Using individual,
interactive and technological venues he crafts experiences through his lectures and assignments that
simultaneously and in multiple forms inform, inspire and engage students.
His professional portfolio includes architecture projects, graphic design, furniture design and photography
work. His work has been exhibited in regional galleries.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, Post-graduate degree 1994
University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Architecture, Design and the Arts
School of Architecture
Master of Architecture in Architecture and Building Engineering 1983
Technical University of Budapest, Hungary
Faculty of Architecture Engineering
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Professor of Architecture 2003 to present
School of Building Arts
Architecture Department
SCAD, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Director, European Program Abroad 1993 - 2002
Division of Architecture
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Associate Professor 1996 - 2002
Division of Architecture
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Assistant Professor 1986 – 1996
Division of Architecture
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/ EXAM
State of Michigan, Registered Architect 1991 to present
State of Wisconsin, Registered Architect 1989 - 2012
NCARB, Nationally Certified 1992 to present
State of Michigan, Licensed Builder 1989 - 2005
Hungarian Comprehensive Architecture Exam 1983
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
U.S Green Building Council, Savannah Chapter 2006 to present
American Institute of Architects 1990 -1996
European Association for Architectural Educators 1993 - 2003
Phi Theta Kappa Architectural Honor Society 1988 to present
American Institute of Architecture Students 2012 to 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Savannah College of Art and Design
Examples of student work at Blog.scad.edu/aronasze
Graduate Thesis Seminar and Architecture Thesis Studios – Chair thesis committees
Graduate Comprehensive Design studios III and IV
Graduate Studio I with urban emphasis
Graduate Professional Practice
Fundamental Studios I, II and III
Structures I lectures
Construction technology I lectures
Portfolio Development elective| graduate | undergraduate
Visualization electronic design | graduate | undergraduate
Form, Space and Order Interior Design Studio
Andrews University
Design Studios
Graphic studios
Lectures in Design and Architectural Theory
Lecture in Architectural History
Lectures in Structures
European Programs Abroad | Director and instructor
European Abroad Program Studios and Electives
European Practicum | director and instructor
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Committees, SCAD
University
Graduate Studies Council 2007-2011, 2012-2013
Emerging Technologies Council 2005-2007
Department of Architecture
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Graduate Coordinator 2007-2011, 2012-2013
Chair, Faculty Development Committee 2014 – present
Chair/ member, Admission and Transfer Committee 2005-2011
Transfer Credit and Portfolio Review Committee 2003-2005
Accreditation Exhibition Committee 2007
Faculty Selection Committee 2011
Technology Committee 2012-2014
Structures Coordinator 2006-2007
Structures Award, SCAD
Conceived and organized award recognizing excellence in understanding of connection
of structural and architectural design for students. Acquired sponsorship and funding for
award from Cowart Coleman Group architects and RWP Engineering firms.
NAAB advisory team program review visit exhibition, SCAD
Organize, curate and complete exhibition of student work, 2009
NAAB interim visit exhibition, SCAD
Part of team organizing exhibition, design display system and exhibition layout for interim
NAAB visit 2010
Director, European Programs Abroad, Andrews University
Financial, academic and administrative development, planning and administration of
European Abroad Programs conducted in Spring and Summer Terms and Berlin Office
Practicum program. 1993 – 2001
Committees, Andrews University
University Tenure Track Committee
Department of Architecture Building Committee
Chair, Makielski Graphics Award Committee
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Arpad Daniel Ronaszegi, Private practice 1989 to present
Architecture, graphic design and photography
Integrative design thinking and production approach intersecting intuitive and
comprehensive analytical process and client participation; focus on human, building and
environmental health, user experience and integrated utilization of technology and
manual methods.
Residential, medical, educational and church design projects in US and Europe
Production of architectural design and construction documents
Graphics and photography for business marketing
Website design and development for businesses
Architectural photography for architecture and construction firms
Portrait photography for musicians and professionals
Arpad Daniel Ronaszegi, licensed Builder 1989 - 2002
Design – build, construction projects include:
2 residences and 3 residential remodeling projects
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Project architect and consultant 1985 – 1986, 2002 - 2003
Allegretti Architects, St. Joseph, MI
Draftsman /Designer 1984 - 1985
Middough Associates , Cleveland, OH
Structural department
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Graphisoft ArchiCAD; Adobe Design Suite: Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator
Development, design and management of websites using Wordpress platform
Cloud computing | Data management and marketing
Architectural integrated production
RESEARCH AND LECTURES
Professor Ronaszegi has a library – based on personal visits and collection - of over 15000
images of architectural and urban design projects in US and Europe from more than 150
architects/ architectural firms.
Workshop presenter AIAS South Quad Conference 2016
Finishing Touches: Architectural Rendering – Interactive workshop Adobe Illustrator
diagramming and Adobe Photoshop rendering methods and techniques
Speaker AIAS National Conference 2012
Making Sense of Pluralism: An Inside Look at the Design Methods of Select Contemporary
European Firms
SCAD Presidential Fellowship 2012: An Exhibition of Process Work of Emerging Northern
European Architects
Photographing and Documenting the Design Process from Select Emerging Northern
European Architecture Offices.
Structural Design and Architectural Concept Development 2006
A traveling Grant from Cowart Foundation, Savannah, GA, to document buildings that
emphasize the synthetic connection of structural design and architectural concept and
design.
Thinking and Making March 2004
Norwich University Department of Architecture : Lecture presenting professional and
student work.
Private Grant 2002 – 2003
Travel and research grant to study European sustainable and low energy design
concepts, construction methods and building examples.
Private Grant 2002
Develop concepts for a prototypical residence according to sustainable and health
principles.
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Healthy Bodies – Healthy Homes March 2002
Lecture in public Health Lecture Series at Stevensville SDA Church, Stevensville, MI. Focus
on health of indoor home environments including practical ideas through examples for
new construction and remodeling.
Andrews University Internal Research Grant 2000
Study investigating historically the protestant thought process and its influence on historical
and current urban spaces, architectural objects and approaches.
Grant from the Frederick S. Upton Foundation Service-Learning Incentive Program 1996
To incorporate practical experience into architectural studio learning in ARCH 356
Intermediate Architectural Design Studio II.
Andrews University Internal Research Grant 1997
Architectural Graphics Exhibition
Grant to assist in research and preparation of personal drawings for art exhibition shown at
Krasl Art Gallery.
Andrews University Internal Research Grant 1994
Joint grant with Professor Hopkins. Documentation of process on the Design of
Architectural Building Addition at Andrews University by Steven Holl Architects, New York.
Project had partial completion in an exhibition at Andrews University.
HONORS, AWARDS AND JURIES
Panel member, Faculty of Architecture Round Table Discussion, Savannah College of Art
and Design: Tradition and Vernacular architecture: its role and methods and lessons for
contemporary society and architecture
Outstanding Graduate Thesis Committee Member, Thesis committee chair, student
Michael Aziz Graduate Thesis book 2005
Bee About It: Faculty Involvement award for month of October 2004. Recognition for
involvement in Student Involvement and Residence Life and Housing Offices
Jury member, American Institute of Architects Southwest Michigan Design Competition
1993 and 2001
Invited guest jury, Lawrence Technological University, Winter 1998 2nd
year comprehensive
studio
EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND EXHIBITION OF STUDENT WORK
Photograph of MVRDV Architects WoZoCo elderly housing in Prospecta 46 article
by Stanley Tigerman: Apophasis, Wabi-Sabi, and the Ethics of Errancy
Architectural photography work published as cover story Low Country Living with
cover image in At Home Tennessee magazine, March 2010
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Michigan
Solo Show, November 2004- February 2005
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Exhibition of Architectural paintings, graphic works and furniture design
Krasl Art Gallery
Design Elements: Architectural representation
Solo Show, 1998
Exhibition of Architectural paintings, graphic works and furniture
Interfacing Manual with Digital Media, Companion materials to book Yee:
Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods, 3rd Edition
Wiley and Sons publishers - - was published on Wiley and Son, Inc. web site
Graduate Urban Design Studio student work developed for City of Charleston, SC,
titled Charleston Entry Corridor Revitalization completed in collaboration with City
of Charleston Design Division. Work exhibited in City of Charleston Design Division,
Charleston SC. November 2014
Graduate Urban Design Studio student work developed for City of Charleston, SC,
titled Charleston Entry Corridor Revitalization completed in collaboration with
Charleston Civic Design Center. Work exhibited in City of Charleston Civic Design
Center, Charleston SC. November 2012
Graduate Urban Design Studio student work developed for City of Jacksonville FL
titled Downtown Waterfront Revitalization completed in collaboration with City of
Jacksonville FL Planning Department;. Work exhibited in City of Jacksonville
Edward Ball Building, Jacksonville FL. November 2011
Invitation by Finish Consulate of Atlanta to display studio VII projects - entry to Idea
Competition for City of Turku, Finland - and recognition of students at Finish-
American Independence Day Celebration in Atlanta, GA, December 2004
Exhibition of Studio VII student design work - Ideas and Proposals for Gabriel’s
Wharf, London - at Newton Center for British American Studies. Savannah, GA,
2004
Architectural Graphics II course student works
Drawing and text published by Wiley and Sons, Inc. publishers in book by Rendow
Yee: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods 1997 edition
Architectural Graphics II course student works
Published in Book by Rendow Yee Architectural Design Drawing
Three Point Perspective Construction Method
Drawing and text published by Wiley and Sons, Inc. publishers in book by Rendow
Yee: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods 1997 and 2002 editions
Three Point Perspective Construction Method
Drawings and text published in book Rendow Yee Architectural Design Drawing,
book published by author, 1996 edition
Krasl Art Gallery Complete student work Venetian Festival Street Design
Architectural Graphics II. Summer 1995
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RECOGNITION OF STUDENT WORK
Thesis Award 2014
Zia Musa, Outstanding Thesis Project Award
Thesis Award 2013
Patrick Cooley, Department of Architecture Thesis Award
Thesis Award 2012
Zack Robinson, USGBC (Unites States Green Building Council) Savannah Chapter
Honors Award
Thesis Awards 2011
Stephen Martyak, Thesis Award for Exceptional Achievement
Maxim Nasab, Thesis Student Choice Award, Thesis work featured in Metro
Montreal as well as the Montreal Gazette newspapers
Thesis Awards 2010
Marie-Alice Kacou, Thesis Award for Exceptional Achievement
Fatima Ribadeneira, Thesis Award presented by Department of Architecture
Faculty
Thesis Award 2009
Ted Vitale Faculty Thesis Award
Matthew Engele Thesis Award for Excellence certificate
Michael Mankin, USGBC Thesis Award in Sustainable Design - first place
Thesis Award 2008
Mario Pozzo, USGBC Thesis Award in Sustainable Design
Andreas Meyer, Faculty Thesis Award
Thesis Award 2005
Michael Aziz, AIA (American Institute of Architects) Savannah, Award for
Outstanding Design for Thesis work
Graduate Urban Design Studio student work developed for City of Jacksonville, FL
with collaboration of Jacksonville Planning Department. Work on display in City of
Jacksonville Planning Department. December 2010
Graduate Urban Design Studio student work developed for city of Charleston, SC
in collaboration with Charleston Civic Design Center. Work exhibited in Civic
Design Center gallery November and December 2007
Savannah College of Art and Design Chronicle Article recognized Architecture
Students for the Development of urban design ideas and presentations for city of
Charleston. Written by Monique Bos Vol. 8. No. 7. October 19, 2007.
Jennifer Stemmler (M.Arch., 2006) received the American Institute of Architects
Henry Adams Certificate of Award
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Megan Loder Master of Architecture Thesis work recognition: article published in
Flint Journal Sunday, 11 June 2006 Issue
Joseph O’Toole Thesis student participated in Critical Mass Student Symposium
with Pritzker Prize winning architect Josef Rafael Moneo at College of Architecture,
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Michael Aziz Savannah College of Art and Design Outstanding Graduate Thesis
Award May 2006
Michael Aziz, ARCH 709 Thesis Studio IX student received the American Institute of
Architects Savannah chapter Award for Outstanding Design for Thesis work
Entry to Kakola, Turku, Open International Ideas Competition
Student work exhibited at Finish Consulate Annual Independence Day
Celebration Atlanta, GA
PUBLIC SERVICE AND PROJECTS
Lecture at Hilton Head Sun City Photography Club: People and places – Portraits
in Context, May 2014
Lectures at Hilton Head Sun City Photography Club: Photography methods and
examples, 2009 and 2012
Lecture at Hilton Head Sun City travel Club: Visits to Modern Places in Europe:
Contemporary Architecture designed for Life and Culture, 2010
Conceptual design proposal for addition and renovation, 2010
Savannah First SDA Church, Savannah, GA
Conceptual design proposal for addition and renovation, 2002
SDA church, Brugg am Mur, Austria
Church and School complex conceptual design, 2002
Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen College, Bogenhofen, Austria
St. Joseph Seventh Day Adventist Church conceptual design, 1990
Saint Joseph, MI
Ordained elder, Seventh-Day Adventist Church
SELECTED STUDY TRAVEL
2012 Presidential Fellowship : offices and projects of JDS Architects, Copenhagen, DK, NL
Architects, Amsterdam, NL, Behnisch Architects, and Reichel Schleier Architects, Stuttgart,
Germany
2011 Sabbatical travel: visit select current architecture examples in Switzerland,
Netherlands, Austria, Germany and Great Britain
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2006 travel grant to study relation of Structural Design and Architectural Concept
Development in works of recognized and emerging European architectural firms
2002 Study Grant to study sustainable and energy conscious building design and built
examples in the work of European Architects
1999, 2000 Hamilton, Bermuda, Ponta Delgada, Azores Island, Portugal; central and
northern Italy including Rome, Florence, Pisa and Genoa; Barcelona, Spain; Northern
Africa: Tangier, Morocco
1997, 1998, 1999 Germany, Switzerland: Influence of ideals of historical reformation groups,
in particular Waldenses and Huguenots, in the Pfaltz region
1996 Works of Swiss architecture firm of Herzog and DeMeuron
1995 Contemporary architecture in Hungary, Austria and Switzerland; office of Berghof
Landes Rang, Frankfurt, Germany
1992 New York, office and works of Steven Holl
1991 Southern California: contemporary architecture, in particular, the offices and works of
Morphosis and Moore Ruble Yudel Architects